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Everything You Need to Know About the Blue Screen of Death


200+How-To Geek / 4h
The blue screen of death—or BSOD—is always an unwelcome sight. BSODs appear when Microsoft Windows encounters a critical error from which it can’t recover. Here are some common causes, and how you can start to troubleshoot a BSOD. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Online passport renewal should resume next month
8KThe Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. If you’ve been putting off renewing your U.S. passport, you can soon avoid the logistical hassle of mailing or bringing in your physical passport and supporting documents. Starting in March, the U.S. Department of State plans to expand its current pilot program to allow Americans to widely renew passports online . This follows successful pilot programs


9 Reasons To Get Citi’s American Airlines Business Card Now
57View from the Wing / 2h
I’ve had the CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® both recently and in the distant past, and it’s spending on this card that largely accounting for my first lifetime elite status with American Airlines way back in 2006. American’s miles are the currency I’ve spent the most over the years, and there’s no longer a great way to earn miles through another credit card besides an Am



~11,000 sites have been infected with malware that’s good at avoiding detection
IoC > 9 domains•
Ars Technica - All content / now•
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Enlarge (credit: CHUYN / Getty Images ) Nearly 11,000 websites in recent months have been infected with a backdoor that redirects visitors to sites that rack up fraudulent views of ads provided by Google Adsense, researchers said. All 10,890 infected sites, found by security firm Sucuri , run the WordPress content management system and have an obfuscated PHP script that has been injected into leg


Apple releases iOS 16.3.1 and other updates with fix for “actively exploited” bug
Ars Technica - All content / now
Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple is releasing minor updates to all of its major software platforms today to address one high-priority security vulnerability and to fix a handful of other device- and service-specific issues. The iOS 16.3.1 , iPadOS 16.3.1, and macOS 13.2.1 updates all patch an "actively exploited" arbitrary code execution vulnerability in WebKit/Safari, and a second kernel vulnerabil


Google employees criticize CEO for “dumpster fire” response to ChatGPT
Ars Technica - All content / now
Enlarge / Google's corporate headquarters. (credit: Alex Tai | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images ) When Google's ChatGPT competitor event was announced for last week, we wrote that it seemed like a rush job designed to reassure investors, and since then, that event happened and went worse than anyone could have imagined. Google's event did the opposite of what it wanted, with the stock dow


The World's Longest Limo Had Some Wild Features For Ridiculous Parties
SlashGear / 4min
The world's longest limousine is over 110 ft long and has some amazing amenities including a swimming pool, putting green, and helicopter landing pad.


3 Features Not Included With Honda Sensing That Might Be Worth The Upgrade
SlashGear / 4min
While Honda Sensing includes a suite of technologies a new driver will likely appreciate, a few key upgrades remain available that are worth a second look.


Here's What Made The Mazda 13B Rotary Engine So Special
SlashGear / 4min
The combustion engine market today spans 4-cylinder sedans to V-8 monsters, but they all work similarly. The Mazda 13B engine was different in a unique way.


California’s first electric short-hop ferry launches in 2024
Engadget / 8min
One of the Bay Area’s most popular ferry routes is going electric. The Angel Island Ferry is partnering with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to retrofit one of its watercraft, The Angel Island , as an EV. As part of the partnership, PG&E will help install charging infrastructure at the Angel Island ferry terminal and boost electrical transmission to the facility, so that the 59-foot-long Angel I


Keep Your Natural Peanut Butter From Separating, and How to Remix It When It Does
Lifehacker / 12min
People are very particular about peanut butter. I like the smooth, creamy “bad for you” kind that’s loaded with sugars and unholy hydrogenated oils. If you want peanut butter to act as a “health food,” the natural stuff is a better bet. Made with peanuts and sometimes a little salt, natural peanut butter doesn’t… Read more...


Don't Feed Your Dog This Recalled Dry Food
Lifehacker / 12min
There’s a long list of food dogs should never eat : Some are widely known (like chocolate), and others surprising, like some raw meats and even popular barbecue foods and party snacks . But it’s especially surprising when you see food specifically designed for dogs turn up on this list, even temporarily. Nestlé Purina… Read more...


'The Last of Us' episode 5 referenced a truly tragic backstory from the game
Mashable / 15min
At this point, Easter eggs have become as synonymous with HBO' s The Last of Us as they are with a Taylor Swift video . For the lauded TV adaptation , co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have both expanded the world of the Naughty Dog game and strategically included fan-favourite features from it, meaning both players and newcomers are constantly kept on their toes. And in the fifth episod


Safari Is Under Attack, Update Your iPhone and Mac Now
How-To Geek / 16min
Web browsers are complex applications and need to be constantly patched to keep malicious web pages from breaking out of their sandbox. Apple is now rolling out a fix for a Safari that addresses a critical security vulnerability. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


What You Need to Know About Japan’s New H3 Rocket
Gizmodo / 24min
Following a series of technical delays, Japan’s H3 rocket is set to make its much-anticipated debut this week. Here’s what you need to know about the medium-lift rocket and its inaugural mission. Read more...


Military Says the UFOs They Shot Down Aren't Aliens
68Futurism / 40min
Alien or Not Four mysterious objects entered North American airspace over the last two weeks, leading to genuinely puzzling headlines. In a particularly wild escalation, their sudden appearance triggered the Pentagon to pick them out of the sky with fighter jets. Even high-ranking Pentagon officials aren't entirely sure what to think — but they are willing to put to bed one of the biggest prevale


Elon Musk Tells Ex-NASA Astronaut SpaceX Could Cause World War 3
Futurism / 40min
All's Fair SpaceX Elon Musk apparently has never learned to think before he tweets, even since buying the entirety of Twitter, as most recently evidenced by his bizarre assertion that one of his companies could potentially be responsible for a third world war. Musk's strange comments came during a minor spat with ex-astronaut Scott Kelly . To be fair, Kelly had been beefing with the multi-hyphena


Scientists Observe Long, Curvy Jet Coming From a Quasar Across the Universe
Gizmodo / 40min
The Event Horizon Telescope, which brought us the first-ever image of a black hole and the first view of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy , has inspected a much brighter target: a quasar. Quasars are extremely luminous objects that are powered by matter spiraling into huge black holes. These… Read more...


Want to buy an NFT with your credit card? Magic Eden lets you do just that
TechCrunch / 51min
One of the biggest complaints in the crypto world is that using the technology is, you know, kind of difficult. Users typically have to download a crypto wallet to transfer funds from one place to another or buy an NFT, something many find so challenging to access that they just don’t bother. As the ecosystem evolves, many big players are trying to alleviate the issue through new on-ramps or paym


New Air France 777 Business Class: An Excellent Flight
42One Mile at a Time / 55min
Hello from New York! On my current review trip , I had the chance to fly Air France’s new Boeing 777-300ER business class . In a previous installment I wrote specifically about how the bulkhead seats in this configuration are the world’s best business class seats , in my opinion. In this post I wanted to take a look at the seats overall, and my experience on this flight. Between Air France’s new


Please Clean Your Spice Jars
Lifehacker / 58min
Whether you’re making a simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette or a large, roasted piece of meat with an aromatic, crusty bark, you will, at some point, grab a jar or two from your spice rack. Afterwards, while cleaning up, you will return the jars to their home, be it a highly-organized, alphabetized spice rack,… Read more...


The Inescapable Inevitability of Fan Service Fatigue
Gizmodo / 59min
The superhero film industry—and the larger entertainment industry more broadly—runs on the knowledge that fandom is a powerful factor in its longevity. It’s what’s led the Marvel Cinematic Universe to billions of dollars in success, it’s why non-superhero franchises like the Star Wars and Fast series have endured for… Read more...


Upcoming Axiom Space Mission to Include Woman Commander and Two Saudi Astronauts
Gizmodo / 59min
Axiom Space’s second mission to the International Space Station officially has a crew. Four astronauts will head to the ISS during a launch planned for this spring, and the newly sanctioned crew will feature a woman commander and two Saudi mission specialists Read more...



Amazon Is Pocketing Half of Retailers' Sales
Gizmodo / 59min
Merchants on Amazon Marketplace are paying the company a commission fee of more than 50% of each sale. A new report by Marketplace Pulse revealed Amazon raised the total cost sellers are required to pay out toward storage fees at company warehouses, packaging and delivery, and advertising on the site . Read more...


'Loverwatch' Left Me Wishing For a Third First Date
Wired / 59min
Overwatch 2’s new limited-time dating sim lets you romance Mercy or Genji, but I want so much more.


Bigscreen VR Just Launched The Sleekest, Best Looking Virtual Reality Headset Yet
SlashGear / 1h
Bigscreen has introduced Beyond, a VR headset that features high-end specs and a slim design. It supports SteamVR and will arrive in late 2023.


New RTX 4060 leaked specs have me worried about Nvidia's midrange offerings
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Nvidia recently scored a big win with its RTX 4070 Ti graphics card, which has me pretty optimistic about the future of Nvidia's midrange offerings to come, but a new spec leak from a fairly reliable Twitter leaker has me seriously questioning what the company is thinking. For starters, it's important to qualify spec leaks like this since Nvidia hasn't announced anything yet, and any "leaks" onli


Why Your Free Credit Score Doesn’t Always Add Up
Lifehacker / 1h
Your credit score makes the difference between getting approved or denied a mortgage, car loan, student loan—or any other kind of loan. With plenty of online tools to check your credit score for free , there’s no reason you shouldn’t know the magic three-digit number. But how accurate are these online tools? Here’s… Read more...


Voice Actors Say AI Is Being Used to Fuel a Nightmarish Harassment Campaign
Gizmodo / 1h
Sure, there’s been a lot of attention being paid to deep fakes of celebrities and major public figures . Still, with the advent of free or cheap AI-based voice synthesization software , anybody who has had their audio uploaded to the internet runs the risk of being deepfaked. Read more...


Man With Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection Saved by Old UTI Drug
Gizmodo / 1h
An old drug used to treat urinary tract infections may have a new trick up its sleeve. In a recent case report, doctors in California say they used it to stop a brain-eating infection caused by an amoeba. Though the infection is very rare, it’s almost always fatal. Read more...


What is Hilton Honors elite status worth in 2023?
100+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is The Points Guy’s permanent page about Hilton Honors elite status, so you can bookmark it and check back regularly for the latest information. If you’ve ever been a road warrior, chances are you’ve experienced firsthand how valuable hotel elite status is, thanks to the variety of on-property perks it conveys to frequent guests. However, it can be challenging to peg a specifi


Earn a 120,000-point bonus with the Amex Business Platinum
100+The Points Guy / 1h
If you’re thinking about applying for The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , now could be a great time. Right now, new cardholders can earn 120,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of cardmembership. Its $695 annual fee (see rates and fees ) may sound hefty, but there are still plenty of reasons this business card is


TikTok creators might soon put some videos behind a paywall
100+Engadget / 1h
TikTok might use a simple strategy to keep growing: help creators make extra money. The Information sources claim TikTok is developing a paywall feature that would let producers charge $1 (or a price of their choice) to access a given video. While it's not clear exactly how the system would work, this would help influencers profit directly from their hottest clips. The social network is also cons


Is this the end of the BNPL boom?
TechCrunch / 1h
When the economy was booming, the buy now, pay later space thrived. But as inflation and interest rates climbed, consumer-focused players in the space have struggled with increased defaults amid less discretionary spending. Citing economic turbulence, Affirm announced last week that it was reducing its staff by 19% and shutting down its crypto unit. It also missed analysts’ estimates on revenue a


Breaking Down Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's Heartstring-Pulling Super Bowl Trailer
Gizmodo / 1h
There is precisely one joke in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 's new trailer, so either the movie’s going to be a 2.5 hour fever dream of a depressive episode, or they’re saving the good zingers for the theater. James Gunn’s final Marvel movie certainly has style going for it, so let’s see what else the new head of DC is… Read more...


A Peek Into How Hotel Owners Are Pushing To Skimp On Guest Experience
View from the Wing / 1h
A major hotel asset manager wants to see luxury hotels end turndown service and for hotels to eliminate food service - and is pushing hotel chains to loosen their brand standards. Continue reading ...


Volunteer at TC Early Stage for a free pass to TC Disrupt
TechCrunch / 1h
What’s it take to bring a tech conference to life? A village, people. Not to be confused with The Village People , but I digress. We’re searching for outstanding volunteers to support our events team and help make TechCrunch Early Stage , our one-day founder summit taking place on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts, an awesome experience for our attendees. Whether you’re a college student focused


Use Amazon pickup and score $10 off qualifying purchases over $25
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $10: As of Feb. 13, try Amazon pickup and get $10 off on your first qualifying purchase totaling $25 or more using the code PICKUP10OFF . See full details below and save. Our favorite online mega-retailer has come up with a new way to make sure you get your packages fast: Amazon pickup. These are locations where your packages can be dropped off securely at no extra cost so you can pick them


8 Surprising Household Uses for Razor Blades
Lifehacker / 2h
Razor blades seem like a pretty straightforward tool on the surface: You can use them to remove hair from your body or slice open a package or box, and that’s about it, right? Wrong . From removing burnt food from your stovetop to battling stubborn stickers, you can do a lot more with razorblades around your home than… Read more...


Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Card Review: Good For A-List
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card Chase and Southwest have a great portfolio of personal credit cards at three different price points. In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card , the Southwest personal card with a $99 annual fee (which is neither the highest nor lowest annual fee). This is an especially good


Turkey Earthquake Did Not Damage Famous Göbekli Tepe Site, Archaeologists Say
Gizmodo / 2h
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that devastated south-central Turkey and northern Syria did not damage the ancient site of Göbekli Tepe, according researchers there. Read more...


Samsung 990 Pro SSD firmware update should halt—but not reverse—rapid wear-out
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Samsung) Samsung has released a firmware update for its newest 990 Pro SSDs today. While the company didn't provide official release notes, Tom's Hardware reports that the update is likely intended to fix an issue that caused the drives to report that they were wearing out and failing at an accelerated rate. Samsung’s previous-generation 980 Pro SSD also received a firmware updat


ChromeOS will finally, mercifully, let you change its keyboard shortcuts
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / For the first time since their 2011 launch, ChromeOS devices are seemingly going to allow custom keyboard shortcuts for navigation, browsing, and other functions. (credit: Google) ChromeOS devices have become far more useful since the Cr-48 . With Linux and Android apps, and "web only" being far less of a hindrance these days, they're compelling as a secondary machine. But having to lea



Ford to build $3.5B LFP battery factory using China tech
TechCrunch / 2h
Ford said Monday it is investing $3.5 billion to build a factory in Michigan that will make cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries for its growing portfolio of electric vehicles. The factory, which will be located in Marshall, Michigan, will not make nickel cobalt manganese (NCM), a technology that is in its current EVs. Ford said it is working with Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technolo


Phenomenal Ventures, built by Meena Harris and Helen Min, debuts
20TechCrunch / 2h
Meena Harris knows how to build. The lawyer and author grew her side hustle of making activist T-shirts into a behemoth of a brand, Phenomenal , which recently expanded from merchandising to media to entertainment. Now, she wants to invest in those who show that same scrappiness with her next, and literal, venture: Phenomenal Ventures. The entrepreneur, who is the niece of U.S. Vice President Kam


Voice Actors Enraged By Companies Stealing Their Voices With AI
400+Futurism / 2h
It's not just visual artists who are feeling the heat of AI's encroachment — now, professional voice actors are beginning to be affected, too. Last week, Vice reported on a troubling trend that's gaining traction in the voice acting industry: actors being "asked" — sometimes not very honestly — to sign contracts that would allow their clients to synthesize their voices using AI , enabling them to


There’s a snazzy new ‘business class plus’ cabin on an airline you’ve probably never heard of
50The Points Guy / 2h
Gone are the days of airlines investing in exclusive first-class cabins. Though a handful of international airlines are still committed to offering first class in key business and leisure markets, most carriers are instead going all-in on business class. And, as airlines have been debuting cutting-edge business-class products, a new cabin class is emerging, commonly referred to as “business class


Google Hopes to Inoculate Internet Users Against Misinformation with Expanded 'Pre-bunking' Campaign
Gizmodo / 2h
Google plans to expand a campaign against online misinformation to Germany this week, and later India, as first reported by the Associated Press. The strategy, known as “pre-bunking” or “attitudinal inoculation,” aims to train people on how to recognize false information and manipulated facts on the internet before… Read more...


An AI agent flew a USAF training aircraft for over 17 hours
100+Engadget / 2h
An artificial intelligence agent recently flew the Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A training aircraft for over 17 hours. VISTA (which stands for Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft) can use software to simulate the performance characteristics of other aircraft. On this occasion, it mimicked a human pilot instead. The flight took place during a testing period in December. This is the first time


There's a Secret Way to Restart Your iPhone
Lifehacker / 2h
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Apple's next iMac might get a major upgrade, but you'll have to wait for it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The rumor mill is spinning again; this time, it’s to reports of a new iMac model that could be hitting store shelves as soon as late 2023. According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , the iMac would skip the Apple M2 chip and jump up to the Apple M3 chip. In his newsletter, Gurman states: “I haven’t seen anything to indicate there will be a new iMac until the M3 chip generation, which won’t arrive unt


How to Insert a Check Mark or Checkbox in PowerPoint
How-To Geek / 2h
If you want to place a check mark icon or add a clickable checkbox in your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, all you have to do is press a keyboard shortcut or use one of the menu options. We’ll show you how to go about doing this in your slides. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Can Zinc Really Cure a Cold? What to Know About the Supplement
How-To Geek / 2h
Everyone has a cold remedy they swear by, whether it’s chicken noodle soup, a bedroom humidifier, or over-the-counter medication. Zinc supplements have long been advertised as ways to help you quickly get over the sniffles, but do they really do anything? Here’s what you need to know about the supplement and whether or not you should reach for it the next time you catch a cold. Read This Article


Ford Will Build a U.S. Battery Factory With Technology From China
44NYT > Technology / 2h
Ford’s $3.5 billion plant in Michigan will draw on technology from CATL, a Chinese company that is the world’s No. 1 maker of electric-car batteries.


The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows
22TechCrunch / 3h
Is the AI photo app trend already over? Over the past several months, AI-powered photo apps had been going viral on the App Store as consumers explored AI powered-experiences like Lensa AI’s “magic avatars” feature and other apps promising to turn text into images using AI tech. But new data from app intelligence firm Apptopia indicates consumer interest in AI photo apps has fallen as quickly as


The Volvo XC60 Recharge benefits from bigger hybrid battery
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The styling changes to the Volvo XC60 as part of its midlife refresh are much more subtle than the engineering changes. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Back in 2018 we tested the Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid , Sweden's midsize electrified crossover. A handsome thing, it has mostly supplanted the trusty Volvo station wagon, as car buyers prefer the loftier driving position but want to keep a gene


Michael Keaton’s Batman steals every scene in official trailer for The Flash
42Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Ezra Miller is back as Barry Allen in the official trailer for The Flash . Warner Bros. released the official trailer for The Flash during Sunday's Super Bowl LVII, and Michael Keaton's confirmed return as Batman (from the beloved Tim Burton era ) pretty much set the Internet on fire. For many, Keaton was the definitive Batman for decades until The Dark Knight trilogy (with Christian Bale donning


The secret lives of neutron stars
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Composite X-ray, visible-light, and radio image of the X-ray binary Circinus X-1. This object is a neutron star in mutual orbit with an ordinary star. Such systems could have been responsible for the reionization of the cosmos in the era of the first stars and galaxies. (credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison/S.Heinz et al; Optical: DSS; Radio: CSIRO/ATNF/ATCA ) Forget archaeologists


Z-Library returns, aims to avoid seizures by giving each user a secret URL
200+Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: GIUSEPPE CACACE / Contributor | AFP ) Last fall, the US Department of Justice pushed the e-book pirate site Z-Library onto the dark web after charging its alleged operators with criminal copyright infringement, wire fraud, and money laundering. Back then, Z-Library users—including many college students who relied on the site as a source for free textbooks—weren’t sure if Z-Librar


Samsung has some amazing outlet vacuum deals right now
Mashable / 3h
Cordless stick vacuums are great for people who want to be hands-on about their tidying routine, but not so much that they want to be tied on with a cord—that's so 20th century. Samsung has some awesome outlet deals on these (and many more products). Here are a few recommendations to help you get started. BEST BUDGET VACUUM: The Samsung Jet 60 pet cordless stick vacuum is great for pet hair remov


Save up to 31% on Instant kitchen appliances at Amazon
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 31%: As of Feb. 13, select Instant brand kitchen essentials, including an Instant Vortex Plus air fryer and Instant Pot Duo Plus, are on sale at Amazon. Savings range between $40 and $50 off. Whether you're on the Instant Pot bandwagon or not, there's no denying a good deal. As of Feb. 13, you can score a discount on multiple Instant brand kitchen essentials, including the cult-favorites Ins


These Flash Posters Are Here To Tell You There’s a New-Old Batman in Town
81Gizmodo / 3h
The cowl is back on Michael Keaton in a new batch of The Flash posters. Warner Bros. dropped the trailer for the DC Studios release on Super Bowl Sunday and we couldn’t be more pumped. I mean, did you see those shots of all of the bat-suits in the trailer? Read more...



Minecraft 1.20 Will Add This New Mob
How-To Geek / 3h
Mojang Studios is hard at work on the next major release of Minecraft, and recently has been sharing hints about the update. Now we know something else coming in Minecraft 1.20: a new mob. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Disney Made Lofi Versions of Its Songs and They're Amazing
How-To Geek / 3h
If you’re looking for the perfect playlist to study, work, sleep, or relax, Walt Disney Records has you covered. That’s because Disney recently released Lofi versions of Minnie Mouse’s favorite Disney songs, which are amazing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


This Underrated Android 13 Feature Makes Copy And Pasting Even More Useful
SlashGear / 3h
Copying and pasting on a mobile device can be a huge chore, but starting in Android 13, Google has released a lesser-known feature that makes it way easier.


Microsoft Begins Rolling Out ChatGPT Powered Bing To Early Testers
SlashGear / 3h
Microsoft's implementation of ChatGTP into Bing search is starting to roll out for a select group of testers. We have all the details for you.


How To Choose The Best Android Phone For Your Budget (2023)
SlashGear / 3h
There are so many Android phones available, it can be hard to figure out which one to buy. Our helpful guide can get you pointed in the right direction.


The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars Owned By James May
SlashGear / 3h
James May of "Top Gear" and "The Grand Tour" fame naturally has an impressive car collection. But which ones are the most expensive of the bunch?


After one last release date change, 'Dead Island 2' will arrive a week early
30Engadget / 3h
After far too many delays to count, Dead Island 2 has a new release date once more. This time, however, publisher Deep Silver is pushing the game up by a week. Instead of arriving on April 28th as previously planned, the game will now hit consoles and PC on April 21st. “You asked for it, you got it. Dead Island 2 went gold and it’s coming out a week early,” the company said on Twitter. Notably, t


Twitter’s API Crackdown Will Hit More Than Just Bots
27Wired / 3h
By shutting off its free API, the social network will stop researchers from getting access to crucial data to track hate speech and disinformation.


How to Get Free Wendy's French Fries All Week
Lifehacker / 3h
Starting today, Wendy’s is offering you free fries until Sunday, Feb. 19 at an undisclosed time (probably midnight) if you make a purchase via their app . Here are the cheapest and best options you can choose from the menu so you can get a good deal all week long. Read more...


13 Valentine's Day gift ideas for the home
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's not long until Valentine's Day – in fact, it's tomorrow! If you've yet to buy a gift, don't worry, because we've rounded up a selection of appliances and smart home gadgets that your loved one is bound to appreciate. Not to be too cliché, many (but not all) of the items for the home we've selected arrive in either a pink or red color – because, let's be honest, there aren't many occasions th


Exxon Gives Up on Much-Hyped Algae Biofuels
Gizmodo / 3h
It’s the end of an algal era: Exxon is backing out of a biofuel effort that the company has for years centered as part of its work in clean energy. Read more...


Get your partner bookings in now: Etihad Guest to simplify its award chart
46The Points Guy / 3h
There’s big (and likely bad) news coming from Etihad Guest . While the loyalty program is notorious for astronomical dynamically priced award rates on its own flights (think 1 million miles from the U.S. to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in business class), it also has some fantastic partner sweet spots . On Monday, One Mile at a Time and LoyaltyLobby reported Etihad Guest plans to simplify awa


Meta is reportedly planning a fresh round of layoffs
21TechCrunch / 3h
Meta is preparing a fresh round of job cuts, according to a report from the Financial Times . Two people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times that there has been a lack of clarity around budgets and the future headcount at the company. The job cuts are expected to take place around March, but it’s unknown how people could be affected. The lack of clarity has resulted in staff noting


Samsung adds temperature-based period tracking to its Galaxy Watch5
TechCrunch / 3h
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch5 will now offer improved period tracking features thanks to a new partnership with Natural Cycles that leverages the smartwatch’s temperature sensors to make better predictions. The launch follows last fall’s announcement of a new temperature sensor on the Apple Watch Series 8 that similarly allows wearers to improve their period predictions as well as view retrospective ov


Zoox robotaxis start rolling out on California public roads
TechCrunch / 3h
More than two years ago, Amazon subsidiary Zoox unveiled an electric, autonomous robotaxi it built from the ground up. Now, the cube-like vehicle that is loaded with sensors — and not a steering wheel — is starting to roll out on a few public roads in northern California. A solitary Zoox robotaxi made its inaugural launch on public roads over the weekend after the company received a permit from t


A Second Russian Spacecraft Has Sprung a Leak at the ISS
Gizmodo / 3h
Not one but two Russian vehicles docked to the International Space Station have leaky radiators, the latest being a Progress 82 freighter that arrived last October. Russia attributed the first leak, which happened in December, to a micrometeorite, but the unusual parallels between the two have investigators wondering… Read more...


Hilton Honors American Express Card Review: No Annual Fee
300+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Card Hotel credit cards can be valuable. Typically the cards have reasonable annual fees and offer outsized value , ranging from annual free nights to elite status. What’s rare is to see a hotel credit card that offers substantial perks despite not having an annual fee. I’ve reviewed the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass ® Card ( review


How to Delete Your Photos From iCloud
How-To Geek / 3h
Not every photo is worth saving, and if you’re running out of space in iCloud, you may want to remove some of those unwanted photos. We’ll show you how to delete photos from iCloud on your device and the website. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Tubi Tricked Us All and Won the Super Bowl Ad War
How-To Geek / 3h
If your friends and family started yelling at each other to find the remote during Super Bowl LVII in 2023, you weren’t alone. Tubi’s Super Bowl commercial tricked us all and won the ad war this year, as people all over the internet can’t stop talking about it. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Microsoft Begins Testing 'Minecraft' for Chromebooks with Free Trial
How-To Geek / 3h
Chromebooks are capable of running Android apps and games. But Microsoft has always prevented Minecraft: Bedrock Edition from running on Chrome OS—this may change in 2023, as Microsoft is now offering a free “trial” version of Minecraft for Chromebooks. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



What Bad Money Habits Did You Have to Unlearn From Your Parents?
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Our parents are mere mortals, and never is that more apparent than when we look at how they handled money. Most of our parents’ personal finance advice—solicited or, more often, not—reflects wisdom from a different time . After all, certain money habits only made sense when college was cheap and eggs costed a dollar .… Read more...


Incredible Videos Capture Meteor Burning Up Over European Skies
400+Futurism / 3h
Lights, Camera A meteor burned up while traveling through Earth's atmosphere over the weekend — and lucky skywatchers in Europe were treated to an incredible light show. Known as Sar2667, this meteor was only the seventh in human history that was detected before reaching our planet's atmosphere, as Space.com reports — and what a meeting it was. Photographers all over mainland Europe and in the Br


Blue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dust
59Engadget / 3h
Whether or not Blue Origin puts a lander on the Moon , it might play a key role in sustaining lunar operations. Jeff Bezos' spaceflight company has revealed that it can produce solar cells and transmission wire using simulated Moon regolith. The firm's Blue Alchemist technique uses molten electrolysis to separate the lunar soil's aluminum, iron and silicon from bound oxygen to extract key materia


City of Oakland hit by massive ransomware attack
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The US city of Oakland has suffered a ransomware attack that forced its government body to take some of its systems offline as it assesses the damage and builds a recovery plan. In a short Twitter thread, the city said that the attack did not affect core services, such as 911 or firefighters. However, delays in other services should be expected. Oakland's Information Technology Department (ITD) i


The Last Of Us' Bloaters Just Got Even Scarier
100+Gizmodo / 4h
In The Last of Us , few enemies are as terrifying as bloaters. They’re like clickers, but with the shape and size of a professional wrestler , so when you see one it’s scary and you know it’s gonna be a battle. That same fear translated to HBO this weekend when a bloater made its debut on the TV version of The Last of Us Read more...


Investigators ID Russian Soldier Who Stole AirPods From a Ukrainian Town
Gizmodo / 4h
Ukrainian researchers have identified a Russian soldier who pilfered a pair of AirPods from a Ukrainian home using Apple’s Find My feature and leaked military data. His name: Nureyev Roman Evgenievich. Read more...


Comparing the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority, Premier and Plus credit cards
27The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Welcome offers are usually one of the best ways to differentiate between credit cards from the same family. But what about the Southwest Airlines consumer credit cards that often have the exact same sign-up bonus? The following three cards offer the same bonus: 30,000 points plus a Companion Pass (excludes taxes and


More than a month: These 7 destinations elevate Black culture year-round
58The Points Guy / 4h
While Americans typically commemorate Black achievements and historical challenges during Black History Month in February, African Americans have made contributions that can be celebrated in destinations across the country year-round. Okmulgee, Oklahoma, for example, is a city about 40 minutes south of Tulsa that boasts the Okmulgee Invitational Rodeo , the nation’s oldest continuously held Black


New cheap Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers appear in Twitter leak
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony’s premium-grade audio products feature prominently on our lists of the best headphones and best wireless earbuds , but the company’s grip on the more affordable end of the market isn’t quite as tight. By the looks of things, though, Sony is gearing up to release a new range of cheaper headphones and wireless speakers to compliment its high-end offering. The news comes by way of serial leaker


This Air-Fried French Toast Isn't What You Think
Lifehacker / 4h
I’m a fierce advocate for frangipane. The sweet, buttery, cake spread made from almond flour, sugar, butter, and eggs turns everything it touches into a delicacy. Normally this sweet almond cream is seen behind bakery windows nestled into tart shells, or tucked away between swirls of pastry-making for elegant desserts… Read more...


ChatGPT might bring about another GPU shortage - sooner than you might expect
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Unless you live in a snug, deep cave, you’ll definitely have heard of ChatGPT . The AI-based text tool developed by the non-profit OpenAI has become prolific across the internet and foreshadows an explosion of AI development and mainstream use. In order to create and maintain the huge databases of AI-analysed data that ChatGPT requires, the tool’s creators apparently used a staggering 10,000 Nvid


I spent hours trying to restore Bluetooth on my laptop after a Windows 11 update
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Sometimes, I really hate Windows. There, I said it. I’m not getting into all the reasons why I have a love-hate relationship with this fervently-beloved operating system for fear of persecution. I think that coming close to being excommunicated by my colleagues, more specifically my fellow editors who are Windows diehards, is punishment enough for daring to even speak ill of it. I’m also not abou


China Accuses U.S. of Flying Surveillance Balloons in Its Air Space
27Gizmodo / 4h
In a statement on Monday, China’s government claimed the U.S. has flown more than 10 surveillance balloons into its air space without permission since last year. The allegations are in response to the Chinese-owned surveillance balloon that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. Read more...


Here are the top movie trailers that aired during the 2023 Super Bowl
22TechCrunch / 4h
There was a slew of movie trailers and TV show teasers that football fans–and Rihanna fans–got to watch during the 2023 Super Bowl last night. Of course, the Super Bowl is often a huge day for studios that want a lot of eyes on upcoming titles just a few months ahead of the summer movie season. For instance, viewers saw a debut of a new “ The Flash ” trailer starring the controversial actor Ezra


InfluxData lands $51M to grow its time series database offerings
20TechCrunch / 4h
In late 2013, Errplane, a Y Combinator-backed startup, began developing an open source project called InfluxDB for database performance monitoring and alerting. After raising several million in financing from VC firms including Mayfield Fund and Trinity Ventures, Errplane changed its name to InfluxData — and went on to raise tens of millions more in capital. Years later, it seems InfluxData is st


Six of the best last-minute Valentine's Day deals
Mashable / 4h
Save up to 40%: Tomorrow's the day of love, and wouldn't you love to to save some money and get a gift on time? Here are some of the best V-Day deals we've seen: Best classic gift : Save 20% a last-minute bouquet from UrbanStems with the code LOVE20 Best tech pick: The Beats Studio Buds can be used on the daily, aren't too pricey, and come in a festive red — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50) Best sex toy


Grab the 2021 iPad while it's back at its lowest price ever — plus more of today's best deals
Mashable / 4h
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on Feb. 13 — here are some of our top picks: BEST TECH DEAL: Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80) BEST STREAMING DEAL : Paramount+ gift cards — $85 $100 (save $15) BEST HOME DEAL : Dyson V8 Fluffy cordless vacuum — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150) Beauty tech savings may have closed out last week with a bang, but floor care and te


Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Frankfurt (FRA)
44One Mile at a Time / 4h
Prior to flying Air Canada’s Boeing 777 business class from Frankfurt to Toronto, I visited the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge. As a Star Alliance business class passenger you have the option of using this or the Lufthansa Business Lounge , so I visited both during my time at the airport. As the only non-Lufthansa Star Alliance lounge at Frankfurt Airport, I have a soft spot for the Air Canada Mapl


22 Movies Almost Impossible to Watch on DVD or Streaming in 2023 (and How to Maybe Watch Them Anyway)
24Lifehacker / 4h
Casual movie watchers might might assume pretty much everything is available on streaming these days; or at the very least, easy to find on DVD or Blu-ray. Sadly, that’s not the case...not even close. A ton of films—from obscure cult releases, to nostalgic favorites, and even big-budget blockbusters—are enormously… Read more...



Highbeam secures $10M loan to provide credit, spend monitoring and more to e-commerce retailers
20TechCrunch / 4h
Highbeam , a startup that provides banking features, credit and cash flow insights to e-commerce customers, today announced that it raised $10 million in debt from TriplePoint as it looks to expand the reach of its digital product portfolio. Co-founders Samir Shergill (previously at Microsoft, McKinsey and AppNexus) and Gautam Gupta (formerly of Shopify, Venmo and Alloy) spent years working with


Caldera raises $9M from two rounds led by Sequoia and Dragonfly Capital
24TechCrunch / 4h
Caldera , a no-code web3 infrastructure platform, raised $9 million across two rounds, its co-founder, Matt Katz, exclusively told TechCrunch. The startup was founded in March 2022 by Katz and Parker Jou, CTO of Caldera, in an effort to simplify the process of creating app-specific blockchains so builders can create layer-2 blockchains in the span of hours, opposed to months or years, the team sa


Preorder a New Galaxy S23 Ultra and Save Up to $1,030 Through Thursday
How-To Geek / 4h
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the pinnacle of Samsung’s evolutionary smartphone lineup, boasting a Note-like squared chassis, robust S-Pen support, and a ridiculously powerful 200 MP camera. Best of all, you don’t have to spend a ton to get these features in your pocket. From now through Thursday, save up to $1,030 in discounts and Samsung Credit on select Galaxy S23 Ultra phones. Read This Article on


Leslie Grace Still Sees the Potential In Her Batgirl, In Spite of It All
Gizmodo / 4h
Even as DC Studios looks to the future with James Gunn ’s and Peter Safran’s new slate of movies , the specter of Warner Bros.’ decision to axe Batgirl before its completion as a tax writeoff still lingers—especially for star Leslie Grace , who still sees hope for her future in the cowl, even as she reveals just how… Read more...


Delta SkyMiles Members Losing Elite Status Are Jumping Ship For United Airlines
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Google search trends reveals an exodus for United Airlines MileagePlus. Continue reading ...


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Viewers Worried Jason Derulo's Super Bowl Robot Dogs Will Kill Them
30Futurism / 4h
Dog Days While Rihanna's jaw-dropping Super Bowl halftime performance — and baby bump reveal — invariably stole the night, a group of weird robot dogs during the pregame show left viewers with a bit more shock than awe. As if the concept of an NFL "TikTok Tailgate" wasn't enough, the show put on by singer Jason Derulo featured, for some reason, a bunch of diminutive Boston Dynamics-esque dancing


Introducing the Inside Startup Battlefield podcast
TechCrunch / 4h
Startup competitions are a mainstay in Silicon Valley, and there probably isn’t a VC or founder out there who hasn’t heard of Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt . From the TechCrunch Podcast Network comes Inside Startup Battlefield — a four-episode miniseries that takes you behind the scenes of one of tech’s most anticipated startup competitions. Each episode is a deep dive into a differen


Here are the tech industry’s 2023 Super Bowl commercials, with noticeably less crypto
TechCrunch / 4h
At Super Bowl LVII, the Kansas City Chiefs referees emerged victorious over the Philadelphia Eagles. But maybe the real winner was us, the viewers, who did not have to sit through a bunch of crypto ads this year. (Also, Rihanna. She won.) These ads offer an insight into the way that the companies we write about everyday market themselves to the average consumer — and sometimes they can be intense


Best 2% cash back credit cards
The Points Guy / 4h
Cash-back credit cards have received quite the hype over the past few years. With many people changing their travel habits, some individuals have started to prefer padding their wallets with cash instead of points. Up until a few years ago, the average cash-back card offered 1%-1.5% cash back — nothing worth writing home about, but some return nonetheless. Now, there are actually several cards th


Doxxed: Elon the Media Hater Spotted With Rupert the Media Mogul at Super Bowl
500+Gizmodo / 4h
After months of slamming the media and saying only idiots believe the press , Twitter CEO Elon Musk finally seems to have found an outlet he likes, judging by how cozy he was with Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Read more...


The Samsung Galaxy S23’s Software Is Coming to Other Phones
How-To Geek / 4h
Samsung revealed the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra earlier this month, complete with a modified version of Android 13 called One UI 5.1. That software is now starting to roll out to some of Samsung’s other phones. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Namecheap Email System Hacked, Customers Receive Phishing Scam
How-To Geek / 4h
Domain registrar and hosting service Namecheap’s customers got an unexpected message from the company this weekend informing them that they need to pay a $6.95 fee to complete a DHL parcel delivery. However, the message is a phishing scam made to look real using the official Namecheap.com domain. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


More PyPI packages stealing data have been discovered
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Cybercriminals have managed to once again smuggle a couple of malicious packages into the Python Package Index (PyPi), putting both Python developers, and users, at risk of data theft . The packages were discovered by cybersecurity researchers from Fortinet, who uncovered five seperate entities totaling just above 600 downloads. The packages are called “3m-promo-gen-api”, “Ai-Solver-gen”, “hypixe


Alan Cumming on playing King James in Doctor Who
22Gizmodo / 5h
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'The Last of Us' creators break down what Joel's thinking at the end of episode 5
55Mashable / 5h
Another week, another spectacularly heart-wrenching episode of The Last of Us . But in amongst the horror of tiny Clickers , major Bloaters , and that whole deeply upsetting sequence with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Sam (Keivonn Woodard) , what was our favourite stony-faced smuggler thinking? What was going on in Joel's (Pedro Pascal's) head as he looked down at Ellie's "I'm sorry" note on Sam's gra


Your Mac's Finder Has a Hidden Advanced Search Mode
Lifehacker / 5h
The humble Finder’s search function is pretty simple on the surface, but it has a few advanced features that are more useful than you realize . When you enable these options, you’ll be able to find files with far more precision than usual. Read more...


7 Fun Home Improvement Projects You Can Do With Your Kids
Lifehacker / 5h
Tackling a DIY project with kids usually goes one of two ways: Either everyone has fun and learns something new, or somebody loses interest halfway through and has to be dragged kicking and screaming through the final stages. The secret to avoiding the latter scenario is to choose the right project to do with your kids… Read more...


Earth’s long-term climate controlled by just 12% of the landscape
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Enlarge / A slice through a crystal of Feldspar (gray, center of view), a key mineral in the weathering process. (credit: Chmee2/Wikimedia CC-by-SA) Scientists have understood for years that silicate minerals react with CO 2 and water to remove CO 2 from the atmosphere, acting as a thermostat that kept Earth’s climate broadly stable over billions of years. But how sensitive is that thermostat? To



The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
29Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrification, future autonomous technologies, or the fact that kids these days just don’t care about driving. Whatever helps you cope with this inevitability, the demise of the stick shift is not an "if," it’s a "when." That’s not to say the manual’s death will be qui


David Guetta says the future of music is in AI
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The French DJ recently experimented with AI software to create a vocal that sounded like Eminem.


Why Google Chrome Is Defaulting To Bing Search And How To Fix It
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Google Chrome usually uses its own search engine, but you may find yourself getting results from Bing. We'll tell you why that's happening, and how to fix it.


Save up to 30% on a bunch of Echo Dot models
Mashable / 5h
As of Monday, Feb. 13, Amazon is having a sale on pretty much all Echo Dot models for up to 30% off . See the best deals here: BEST NEW ECHO DOT DEAL: The All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) comes equipped with a clock and Alexa, along with improved sound quality. $49.99 $59.99 (save 17%) BEST BUDGET ECHO DOT DEAL: The Echo Dot (3rd Gen, 2018 release) is incredibly compact, making it ideal f


Telsa Prices Start Inching Back Up
How-To Geek / 5h
If you haven’t followed along, Tesla’s prices are all over the place, and it’s hard to keep track of all the changes. Following a massive 20% price cut to kickoff 2023 and several changes in recent weeks, Tesla adjusted the prices again on many models over the weekend. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


US Military Not Ruling Out That Unidentified Shot Down Objects Were Alien
200+Futurism / 5h
UFO Szn After the Pentagon spotted a series of mysterious objects and then shot them out of the sky, an official made a baffling admission: that the military hasn't ruled out that the objects could have been extraterrestrial in nature. A total of three airborne objects were shot down over just three days, Reuters reports , prompting widespread speculation about their origins. "I'll let the intel


Data Brokers Are Selling Long Lists of People With Depression and Anxiety
21Gizmodo / 5h
Looking for lists of people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or OCD? No problem. There are lots of companies who would love to sell it to you. They can even include names, emails, home addresses, income, ethnicity, and details about people’s children. It’s cheap too, with minimum purchases of just… Read more...


This Working 3D Printer Is No Taller Than a Match Stick
Gizmodo / 5h
Much of the technical progress in the world of 3D printing sees the technology being pushed to its max, with super-sized printers churning out everything from houses to boats . One YouTuber has gone in the other direction, with what looks like an impossibly tiny 3D printer churning out even tinier 3D prints with a … Read more...


Twilio cuts 17% of its workforce just months after previous round of layoffs
35TechCrunch / 5h
Twilio just announced that it will be conducting a round of layoffs that will impact around 17% of its global workforce. The company will also restructure its internal organization and create two business units — Twilio Communications and Twilio Data & Applications. Today’s news must be particularly difficult for Twilio employees as the company already conducted a round of layoffs in September, 2


TechCrunch Live Podcast: Why you should buy your kids a cash register
TechCrunch / 5h
Christina Ross says her favorite toy was a cash register. And that makes sense now. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Cube, a financial planning and analysis company that’s trying to help businesses bridge that gap between custom spreadsheets and modern planning tools. She sat down with me and Mayfield partner Rajeev Batra to talk about her journey from CFO to CEO. It was a great TechCrunch Live ev


Why Is My Computer So Loud, and How Do I Fix It?
How-To Geek / 5h
Does your computer sound like a jet engine? Maybe you’ve noticed some rattling, drones, or whines you’ve not heard before. Let’s take a look at what causes a PC or laptop to get noisy, and what you can do about it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Blink security cameras and video doorbells are up to 43 percent off
100+Engadget / 5h
You might not have to pay much to bolster your smart home's security. Amazon is selling Blink devices for up to 43 percent off, including a Video Doorbell plus Sync Module for $60 (normally $85) — that's near an all-time low, You can also get the doorbell by itself for just $40 if you already have sync hardware. Most camera kits are also on sale, starting at $70 (normally $100) for the weather-re


Looting just got a hell of a lot easier in Starfield, thanks to one little icon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Thanks to some eagle-eyed viewers’ keen dissection of Starfield ’s gameplay trailer, it looks like we’ve found another potential feature of Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG adventure game that could change the lives of those obsessed with loot. The release window for Starfield is getting closer and closer as it's hopefully set to go live sometime in early 2023. In this space-raiding sci-fi adventure, you ca


15 Video Games to Play Mindlessly While You Binge a Podcast
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Video games can be utterly engrossing experiences—but sometimes you just want to chill out and play something while listening to a podcast or marathoning a TV show in the background. Unfortunately, not every game makes for a good “podcast game.” You don’t want to watching long cutscenes, read tons of text, or pay… Read more...


This Valentine's Day, Propose With a Ring That Can Play Doom
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Is there anything more demoralizing than working up the courage to pop the question only to have your significant other reject your marriage offer? Maybe you were just lacking the right hardware? If you’re proposing to someone who prefers the finer electronic things in life, this Doom playing ring all but ensures… Read more...


Updates From Fast X, Star Trek: Picard, and More
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David Gordon Green’s Exorcist reboot adds to its cast. New Scream 6 posters tease a bloody time in the Big Apple. A new Last of Us trailer teases a fateful reunion. Plus, what’s coming on Syfy’s space-disaster The Ark . Spoilers, away! Read more...


Xfinity Customers Will Lose Free Peacock Access This June
How-To Geek / 6h
On June 26th, Xfinity will revoke Peacock Premium access from its TV and internet customers. And to add insult to injury, Peacock just closed the door to its free streaming tier, meaning that Xfinity customers must pay at least $5 a month to continue streaming Peacock. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Got Xfinity? You’re Losing Free Peacock Streaming
How-To Geek / 6h
Peacock is the streaming service from NBCUniversal, with a collection of the company’s movies and shows, plus some original content. It has been freely accessible to Comcast Xfinity subscribers, but that perk is going away soon. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


What Is a Car Head-Up Display?
How-To Geek / 6h
Imagine looking up at the windshield of your car or electric vehicle and seeing a small screen projected into the glass displaying your speed or even navigation directions. That’s a head-up display or “HUD,” and it’s slowly becoming available in more vehicles. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


What Is the Five Things Cleaning Method?
How-To Geek / 6h
Sometimes cleaning your house can be overwhelming. You’ve got a busy schedule, and unfortunately, things have piled up. But there might be a cleaning method that’ll make things easier. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›



EL AL & Etihad Launch Frequent Flyer Partnership
62One Mile at a Time / 6h
In 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates established diplomatic relations, which had positive implications for aviation, including the introduction of direct flights between the two countries . In 2021, we saw EL AL and Etihad launch a codeshare agreement. The two airlines had promised that we’d see frequent flyer reciprocity, and that’s now finally being introduced, nearly two years later. E


Save 50% on a .ART domain name that comes with a website builder
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 13, a 10-year standard .ART domain name is on sale for $49.99 — that's 50% off its usual price — and it comes with a complimentary site builder. Creating your own small business online might be a nice way to put your talent as an artist to work, but it may be hard to stand out from the crowd. If you want to create an impression on your site visitors, you could start with your d


The electric RAM 1500 REV is packed with screens and, surprisingly, buttons and knobs
51TechCrunch / 6h
RAM used some of its 2023 Super Bowl ad time to show off some goodies built into the upcoming electric RAM pickup. The RAM 1500 REV, as it’s called, is Stellantis’ first entry into the growing electric pickup wars. The concept debuted last month at the 2023 Consumer Electronic Show , but few details, including interior features, were revealed then. This is the first time the company has publicly


Close-up view of Beaux-Arts monument at Waterworks Park in honor of Chauncey Hurlbut. Stone monument has domed roof sup...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Close-up view of Beaux-Arts monument at Waterworks Park in honor of Chauncey Hurlbut. Stone monument has domed roof supported by columns. Printed on front: “Hurlburt [sic] Memorial Gate, Water Works Park, Detroit, Mich.” Printed on back: “Hurlburt [sic] Memorial. The 72-acre plot of ground on Jefferson Avenue, owned by the city and partially occupied by its water works pumping station, has been m


Top European telcos come together to build a huge online ad network
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Four of the biggest telecoms companies in Europe are forming a new alliance to create a vast network of targeted advertising. Vodafone Group is leading the venture, which also consists of Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefónica, and will allow customers to opt-in to sharing their phone numbers with other brands so that they can advertise to them. The move has been approved by the European Commiss


New documentary series reveals never-before-seen look at an Xbox classic
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The developers of Psychonauts 2 have released a massive, free documentary series outlining the creative process behind the psychedelic action classic. Double Fine, the developer behind Psychonauts 2, Brutal Legend, and Costume Quest has put together a brand new documentary for your viewing pleasure. The “Double Fine PsychOdyssey” clocks in at over 15 hours long and features an in-depth look at Ps


Transit tech company Via raises $110M at $3.5B valuation
30TechCrunch / 6h
On-demand shuttle service and transit tech company Via has raised another $110 million, bringing the company’s total funding to around $1 billion. The fresh capital pushes Via’s valuation up to $3.5 billion at the same price per share as the company’s previous financing in November of 2021. Via intends to use the funds to further its vision of being “able to provide every city in the world access


A10 Networks confirms ransomware breach
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A10 Networks have confirmed it suffered a data breach in which a popular ransomware group infiltrated its system, deployed malware, and stole sensitive company data. The application delivery controllers manufacturer filed a K-8 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in which it detailed a security incident that took place on January 23, 2023. During the incident, a threat actor a


Charge three devices at the same time with this $25 cable
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 13, the 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone Charging Cable is on sale for only $24.99 instead of $34.99, saving you 28%. Apple device users may not need a separate cable for their iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep all your everyday carry devices in one place and limit the morning scramble to find everything. The 3-in-1 Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone cable has two lightn


TechCrunch Disrupt returns this September
21TechCrunch / 6h
It’s a cold February across much of the U.S., but this hot newsflash should warm the cockles of every entrepreneur’s heart. TechCrunch Disrupt — the original startup conference — returns to San Francisco on September 19–21. Even better, the heat extends to tickets — they’re priced right and available now . Plan ahead for Disrupt 2023 and bank big savings Early action deserves to be rewarded. Buy


Bigscreen’s new VR headset goes small
TechCrunch / 6h
I’m not sure how high up size is on the VR scene’s current list of complaints. Truth is, there are still a lot of things standing between the technology and mainstream acceptance. Still, massive, bulky headsets are a thing worth discussing. Back at CES, I tried HTC’s Vive XR Elite, which made portability a centerpiece. After also demoing the PlayStation VR2, the Magic Leap 2 and the Meta Quest Pr


The 7 Deadly Sins of Quitting Your Job
Lifehacker / 6h
It might be the best time of your entire life to quit your job. Unemployment is hovering around 3% (as low as it’s been in like 50 years), employers across the county are reporting labor shortages, and they don’t appreciate you at that rotten place anyway. So get out now, while the getting is good! But don’t be dumb… Read more...


This Woman Just Flew Atlanta To Charlotte Alone Like American Airlines Was A Private Jet
View from the Wing / 6h
Regina Jackson was traveling from Atlanta to Charlotte on American Airlines, and had the best flight of her life despite a series of delays and a whole bunch of weather-induced turbulence. That’s because American Airlines flight 533 had just one passenger on board – her. Continue reading ...


This Week in Spaceflight: The ‘Don’t Call It a Rescue’ Mission to ISS and More
Gizmodo / 6h
The stage is set for an unpiloted rescue vehicle to launch to the International Space Station, in an important mission that will allow three astronauts to breathe a bit easier once their lifeboat finally arrives. Read more...


How a 10-minute call reversed $2,300 in fraudulent charges on my credit card
The Points Guy / 6h
On a recent Saturday morning, I was cozy on the couch with a blanket. Suddenly, my otherwise pretty monotonous online bill-paying routine was quickly and harshly interrupted as one of my credit card account balances was a few thousand dollars higher than I expected. As I dug in to see what could have caused this huge discrepancy, I found a $2,314.07 charge for RC Hotels Ltd. that rang absolutely


Bigscreen's first VR headset is supposedly the world's smallest
Engadget / 6h
Bigscreen is best known for its namesake virtual social platform, but it's now getting into VR headsets — and it thinks it has a way to stand out in a crowd of powerful but bulky rivals. The company has introduced the Beyond, a PC-only wearable it claims is both the "world's smallest" VR headset and extremely light at just under 6oz with a strap. For context, even a simple competitor like the HTC


This Xbox Series X and PS5 Souls-like game gets its performance confirmed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The wait for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty isn’t too long now. The open-world souls-like has had its Xbox Series X and PS5 performance specs officially confirmed by developer Team Ninja. The game launches on March 3. I’ve had my eyes on this Xbox Series X and PS5 title ever since Team Ninja revealed it in the summer. From the gameplay I’ve seen, it looks like the perfect blend of Ninja Gaiden 's combat


Matchmaking service Tawkify picks up ‘anti-superficial’ dating app S’More in mobile expansion
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Matchmaking service provider Tawkify announced today it acquired S’More , an “anti-superficial” dating app that had experimented with blurred profile photos , and even blurred video chats , in an attempt to get people to get to know one another without the focus on physical appearance. With the acquisition, S’More is sunsetting its app, and founder Adam Cohen-Aslatei will instead join the Tawkify


Blue Origin makes a big lunar announcement without any fanfare
86Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / In this depiction Blue Alchemist is shown constructing solar cells on the lunar surface. (credit: Blue Origin) For decades scientists and engineers have talked about using the dusty lunar surface to manufacture solar panels. All of the key ingredients for solar cells are present in this rocky and dusty regolith on the surface of the Moon—silicon, iron, magnesium, aluminum, and more. The


Toyota will recall 16,680 RAV4 Primes due to faulty battery software
94Ars Technica - All content / 6h
(credit: Toyota) Toyota's RAV4 Prime is one of the better plug-in hybrids we've tested . Its 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery gives it a solid electric-only range of about 40 miles, and its highly efficient Atkinson cycle engine means more than 40 mpg even when the battery is tapped out. But owners of model-year 2021 RAV4 Primes have a trip to the dealership in their future. Toyota is recalling 16,68



Binance Plans to 'Move Away' From Its Stablecoin After Regulators Slam BUSD Issuer
Gizmodo / 6h
Binance’s prime stablecoin Binance USD is on the outs after regulators at both the state and federal level took aim at the company that was issuing one of the most popular stablecoins on the market. Read more...


Practice your startup pitch on TechCrunch Live with Vanta and Sequoia
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Practice pitching your startup on this week’s TechCrunch Live. I have two amazing guests and they bring along a lot of startup pitching experience. Three guests of this week’s TechCrunch Live event will have two minutes to practice their elevator pitch and they’ll get four minutes of candid feedback from the two guests. This week we have Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo and Sequoia partner Andrew Ree


Bard vibes: even Google's own employees are mocking its ChatGPT rival
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Google recently unveiled its Bard AI chatbot at its Live from Paris livestream event , hoping to provide a worthy rival to Microsoft’s new ChatGPT-integrated Bing search engine. Unfortunately, things got off to a rocky start; the Bard bot’s presentation included a key factual error made by the AI program , which saw a whopping $100 billion share drop for Google in the span of just one day. We not


Lufthansa Launches Intriguing “Green Fares”
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
With environmentalism being an increasingly hot topic in the aviation industry, we’ve seen many airlines introduce options to carbon offset tickets. Lufthansa Group is taking it to the next level, with the introduction of “green fares.” The airline first trialed these in the summer of 2022, and is now rolling them out on a more widespread basis. Ironically, these fares almost seem more targeted a


Get a set of 8 high-carbon chef knives for only $90
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TL;DR : Through Feb. 19, you can pick up an eight-piece Seido Japanese Master Chef's Knife Set for just $89.99 instead of the usual $139.99 sale price. That's 36% in savings. If you think groceries got hit by inflation, take a look at restaurant prices . If you’re going to be cooking at home a lot to save money, it might help if you invest in a good set of knives. The Seido™ Japanese Master Chef'


Don’t Let These February Class-Action Settlement Deadlines Pass You By
Lifehacker / 7h
Esoteric U.S. laws can be a pain sometimes—what other country makes it a federal crime to write a check for less than $1 ? But they can also work in our favor, like that $25 check T-Mobile is legally obligated to send me as part of a class-action settlement for carelessly handling my data in violation of the law. Read more...


postcardtimemachine: Library of Columbia University, New York.
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postcardtimemachine : Library of Columbia University, New York.


Singer and actress Lena Horne posing for a portrait painted by Geoffrey Holder. Stamped on back: “Please credit United ...
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Singer and actress Lena Horne posing for a portrait painted by Geoffrey Holder. Stamped on back: “Please credit United Press International Photo. United Press International, Inc. 461 Eighth Avenue. New York 1, New York.” Label on back: “Sitting star. New York: With a far away look on her face, Lena Horne, star of the Broadway musical ‘Jamaica,’ sits for her portrait in New York City. Painting her


Intel’s secret overclocking app is supremely user-friendly – so why hasn’t it been released yet?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Intel has overclocking software which could really take the sting out of juicing up a CPU to perform better, and make the process more accessible to less tech-savvy types – but you can’t get hold of this app yet. Why not? Well, as Tom’s Hardware reports, the ROC app (which stands for Real-time OverClocking) was shown off in a YouTube video by expert overclocker Der8auer, who got to play with the


Microscopic Marvel Heroes and Towering Tyrannosaurs Lead This Week's Toy News
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Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest toy and collectibles news. This week, McFarlane Toys brings us a professor of Egyptology convinced they’re King Tutankhamun , the stars of Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania get miniaturized yet again, and a Jurassic World T.rex has already… Read more...


Grab a 3-pack of mop slippers for $15 and make cleaning fun for the whole family
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TL;DR : As of Feb. 13, a three-pack of Lazy Maid Quick-Mop Slippers is on sale for only $14.99 instead of $59. That's 74% in savings. Cleaning up after your family might seem like a never-ending task, but you might be able to add some fun to the mix and still get squeaky-clean floors. The Lazy Maid Quick-Mop Slippers slide over your shoes and let you mop with your feet. If you want to make moppin


How to have the 'define the relationship' (DTR) chat
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You swipe right. You go on a date ; it's nice. You go on a second date, and then a third, and a fourth. You're getting along, and maybe you even tell your friends about them. Eventually, you stop dating other people, but you're not sure if they've stopped the hunt along with you. The ambiguity gets to you and it's time to do something about it. It's time to Define The Relationship. Sometimes that


Startup pledges to ‘deliver a cup of coffee’s worth of energy in just three sprays’
24TechCrunch / 7h
The past two-and-a-half years have been a roller-coaster ride for the founders of VAE Labs , but today the pre-revenue CPG company has some good news: a $2 million seed round that will help boost its sprayable caffeine device into the commercial market. Draper Associates led the investment and was joined by Midnight Venture Partners and Cartograph Ventures. The new capital gives VAE Labs an $8.5


Citizen Scientists Show Light Pollution Erases Stars From the Sky
28Wired / 7h
More than a decade of eyewitness data shows that fainter stars disappear as artificial light brightens the night sky.


'Love in the Time of Fentanyl' Tells the Whole Truth
30Wired / 7h
This gripping documentary captures the reality of the opioid crisis by focusing on grassroots harm reduction.


35 Royal Caribbean cruise tips and tricks that will make your voyage better
93The Points Guy / 7h
Want to impress your traveling companions the next time you cruise with Royal Caribbean ? Take a scroll through our ultimate list of Royal Caribbean cruise tips, tricks and hacks in the story below — 35 in all! These are specific Royal Caribbean cruise tips that will save you money and time, and let you maximize the experience both on board the vessels and during port calls. Got a great Royal Car


Dell MS700 Bluetooth Travel Mouse Review: Neat, but Heavily Flawed
How-To Geek / 7h
Normally, I love when products break from the mold of what’s typical. While the Dell MS700 mouse flattens for travel, it lacks the remaining functionalities needed in a travel mouse. It feels gimmicky when a product’s overall performance suffers to allow for one semi-useful trick. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


How to Browse the Web With Maximum Privacy
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It seems that the modern web makes it hard to stay private, but there are still ways to make it less likely that anyone can trace you. While no one can promise 100% privacy protection, these tips can maximize your odds. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of Feb. 13, 2023
How-To Geek / 7h
From something for golfers to shows for reality addicts, Netflix is giving you variety with its launches this week. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


The Easiest Way to Be a Better Parent to Your Teenager
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Do you know what your teenager is thinking, feeling, or doing most of the time? Maybe you sense a sullen attitude one day, but you have no idea if it’s a problem at school, a social schism, or just the demeanor of the day. If you feel like your teen is a black box you don’t know how to open, operate, or interact with,… Read more...



The best gaming mouse in 2023
Engadget / 7h
If you regularly play games on a PC, a good mouse will give you greater control over your cursor, add a few more buttons you can customize to your liking and generally make your downtime more comfortable. In competitive games, the best gaming mouse won’t magically make you unstoppable, but its faster response time and extra inputs should make for a more pleasurable and responsive experience as yo


Apple’s new financial services have hit more delays
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Apple is reportedly facing “engineering and technical setbacks” that are pushing the company’s financial service plans further behind schedule. According to a recent report by Mark Gurman (via Bloomberg ), this includes Apple Pay Later, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service first announced at Apple’s June 2022 WWDC event. Initially due for a September 2022 launch, Gurman puts the delay down to the


A decade of fintech failures: 4 innovations that didn’t live up to the hype
71TechCrunch / 7h
Grant Easterbrook Contributor Grant Easterbrook is a fintech consultant based in Amsterdam. He also co-founded Dream Forward, which was acquired in 2020. More posts by this contributor Preparing for fintech’s second decade: 4 moves your firm must make now Over the last decade, fintech has evolved from a label for plucky startups into a sustained movement that has disrupted the traditionally stodg


Tesla Co-Founder’s Startup Gets $2 Billion to Boost EV Battery Production
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This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...


More and more businesses are going all-in on multicloud
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Businesses are becoming more inclined to choose multiple cloud vendors over opting for just one, new research has claimed. A survey from Oracle found 98% of enterprises use - or plan to use - multicloud. Two-thirds (67%) of the respondents were using or planning to use two or three cloud vendors, with a further 28% using between four and 10 services. Just 2% relied on a single cloud. Among the ke


The Download: controversial gene therapy tests, and algorithms on trial
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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. This biohacking company is using a crypto city to test controversial gene therapies Last year, biotech startup Minicircle started recruiting participants for a clinical trial of gene therapy. But several details made it unusual. For one, it instructed would-be


A guide to (not) understanding quantum mechanics
62Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / According to Werner Heisenberg and Niels Bohr, when it comes to the subatomic world, we’re just goldfish. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Quantum mechanics is simultaneously beautiful and frustrating. Its explanatory power is unmatched. Armed with the machinery of quantum theory, we have unlocked the secrets of atomic power, divined the inner workings of chemistry, built sophisti


Doggy Bathroom Review: An Expensive Bin for Your Pup's Business
24Wired / 8h
Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, accidents happen. This pricey and attractive bin helps keep everything contained and easy to clean.


I Found My Chosen Family on Social Media
26Wired / 8h
Though it has its shortcomings, Instagram led me to a core group of friends that I’ll cherish for life.


Etihad Guest Award Changes Coming March 2023
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Some changes are coming to the Etihad Guest program as of March 2023. There’s definitely some good news, though there’s most likely also some (very) bad news. Etihad Guest creating zone based award chart Etihad Guest has sent an email to members, informing them of award pricing changes as of March 10, 2023. Per the email, Etihad will introduce a simplified zone based award chart for travel on Eti


Nvidia says ChatGPT is AI's ‘iPhone moment’, but I’m not convinced
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It’s fair to say that ChatGPT , an Artificial Intelligence chatbot that can reply to user questions in an impressively human-like way, has made quite a splash, especially recently with Microsoft baking it into its Bing search engine . The potential for the technology to make a huge impact on how we search the internet, and even how new content is created, has certainly got a lot of people excited


Security Questions On Flights To The United States…
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I’m sure I’m not the only one who is curious about this… Those silly questions on US-bound flights If you’ve ever flown to the United States from select international destinations (including Europe and South America), you’ve probably dealt with quite a bit of security theater. Specifically, either at check-in or at the gate, there are staff who have to ask you a series of questions. If you pass t


'The Last of Us' episode 6 trailer finally reunites Tommy and Joel
100+Mashable / 8h
Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) scraped through The Last of Us ' action-packed and devastating episode 5 , but it's a long road ahead. In the trailer for the upcoming episode of the HBO adaptation of Naughty Dog's lauded survival adventure game , Joel finally catches up with his missing brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), but it's not all happy families. With Tommy reminding Joel what they


Cannibalism is consuming pop culture. What does it all mean?
Mashable / 8h
Cannibalism is considered the most inhumane of activities. In the last year, however, films and TV shows like Bones And All, Fresh , Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story , House of Hammer , and Yellowjackets have forced viewers to grapple with the trope by digging into the metaphorical, social and political themes it may represent beyond all that body horror. What they’ve discovered is just


What To Say At Hotels To Get Out Of Paying Resort Fees [Roundup]
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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 ...


A Black YC alum explains how he raised $107M
53TechCrunch / 8h
Nathan Beckord Contributor Nathan Beckord is CEO of Foundersuite.com , a software platform for raising capital and managing investors. He is also the host of Foundersuite’s How I Raised It podcast. More posts by this contributor Cold outreach with a warm touch: Here’s the fast pitch we emailed to investors A 7-step method for running effective pitch meetings The founder of Captain, Demetrius Gray


How to Match Speakers With Your Amp or Receiver
How-To Geek / 8h
Buying speakers can be a daunting process. Is matching up the wattage enough, or are there other important specs? How many watts do you need? We’ll show you everything you need to know when buying speakers or a receiver. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Apple’s delayed iPhone subscription service is still coming to fix a big problem
64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A new iPhone subscription service is still in the pipeline, despite some delays – according to fresh rumors – and the service could help to ease a growing issue for both Apple and phone buyers. According to Bloomberg's reliable analyst Mark Gurman, Apple’s iPhone subscription service "should still arrive eventually", despite the fact that it was expected to launch as early as last year. The servi


Apple receives patent for Apple Watch with a camera
51Mashable / 8h
Still yearning for Apple to launch an Apple Watch with a built-in camera? There may yet be hope. A patent granted to Apple last week describes a smartwatch with a camera on the device's bottom surface. While it sounds like the worst possible spot to place the camera on, as it's pointed directly at your wrist, the patent describes a system that would make this usable in some scenarios. SEE ALSO: A


Adtech joint venture by European telcos DK, Orange, Telefonica, Vodafone not a competition concern, finds EU
20TechCrunch / 9h
A joint venture (JV) between four big European carriers to build cross-network ad-targeting infrastructure — which they claim will rely on “affirmative” consent to target mobile and/or fixed network subscribers with “personalized” ads across participating brands/publishers’ sites — has been given the green light to proceed by the European Commission’s antitrust division in a decision announced Fr



Dockhunt is a new way to discover Mac apps by looking at other people’s docks
52TechCrunch / 9h
The App Store might suggest a useful app from time to time, but you can’t always rely on it to discover new apps. Meanwhile, places like Reddit communities or Product Hunt could be very broad for what you are looking for. So a team of engineers at Basedash, a startup that helps companies connect their databases to admin panels, made a product called Dockhunt that lets you discover new Mac apps by


Uber and Lyft earnings diverge, a self-driving truck roadblock emerges and Redwood Materials lands a big one
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The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the full edition of the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. No lengthy lead in this week. There is simply too


The Morning After: A Japanese restaurant combats 'sushi terrorism' with AI cameras
21Engadget / 9h
Many people in Japan have been outraged by a recent trend dubbed " sushi terrorism ." Videos across social media show people carrying out all kinds of unhygienic acts, like licking the spoon for a container of green tea powder. Another video, which has more than 98 million views on Twitter, showed a person licking the top of a soy sauce bottle and a teacup's rim before putting them back at a bran


Say hello to the world's smallest 3D printer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The force behind My N Mi, a hobbyist YouTube channel for “technical experiments”, claims to have built the smallest and lightest 3D printer in the world. At 18 x 31 x 41mm (0.7 x 1.2 x 1.6 inches), coming in as about as tall as a matchstick and as wide as an SD card adapter (per My N Mi’s own comparisons), and weighing just 17g (0.03 pounds), this isn’t just bluster. Showing off the build in a vi


Microsoft is secretly cooking up a major Windows 11 update – here’s what we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft has already kicked off work on Windows 11’s next big update, also known as 23H2, going by some fresh spillage on Twitter – but the company is seemingly keeping things very stealthy and quiet, at least for now. This comes from a name that keeps popping up more and more in the Windows leak scene recently, XenoPanther, who has posted a couple of informative tweets. Seems like early interna


Pig Butchering Scams Are Evolving Fast
27Wired / 9h
Investment schemes are ensnaring victims with increasingly compelling narratives and believable tech.


The Secret Lives of Neutron Stars
300+Wired / 9h
Astrophysicists are using gravitational waves and light to trace the genealogies of dead stars and reveal the history of the universe.


India’s Government Wants Total Control of the Internet
54Wired / 9h
The Modi administration keeps giving itself new powers, and Big Tech keeps giving in.


Eric Schmidt Is Building the Perfect AI War-Fighting Machine
36Wired / 9h
The former Google CEO is on a mission to rewire the US military with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to take on China. Will it make the world safer?


10 Ways You’re Making Your Wi-Fi Network Vulnerable to Attack
21How-To Geek / 9h
Securing your Wi-Fi network isn’t super hard, but you do have to take a moment or two to do it. Here are some common mistakes people make so you can avoid them, secure your network, and get back to enjoying the internet stress-free. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Strava searches for new CEO with cofounder Michael Horvath departing for a second time
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Strava is on the hunt for a new CEO, after Michael Horvath revealed that he’s stepping down from the role for a second time. Horvath co-founded Strava back in 2009, steering the company to become one of the world’s biggest activity tracking social communities, passing 100 million registered users last year. After leaving the Strava hotseat back in 2013 for family reasons, Horvath returned as CEO


Millions of online shoppers could be at risk from hardcoded Shopify tokens
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Millions of Android ecommerce app users are at risk of having their sensitive data accessed by crooks, researchers have claimed. A recent report by CloudSEK’s BeVigil says researchers uncovered 21 ecommerce apps with 22 hardcoded Shopify API keys/tokens which could expose personally identifiable information (PII) of roughly four million users. “By hardcoding the API key, the key becomes visible t


The Supreme Court may overhaul how you live online
26MIT Technology Review / 10h
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up here . Recommendation algorithms sort most of what we see online and determine how posts, news articles, and accounts you follow are prioritized on digital platforms. In the past, recommendation algorithms and their


The Oculus Quest 2 is getting the hand-tracking update I’ve been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hand-tracking on the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro is set to get a huge upgrade in the next update, with the new Direct Touch feature making it much easier to navigate menus and type using the virtual keyboard. I love the idea of hand-tracking on the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro – being able to ditch your headset’s controllers and use your hands to interact with the VR experience makes y


Watch a bullet bouncing off water in extreme slow motion
32Mashable / 10h
Well, it's definitely not one to try and home, but it certainly makes for fascinating viewing. In the video above, YouTube duo The Slow Mo Guys take a tank of water out to the desert and fire bullets at it, with the aim being to make them bounce off the water's surface in impressive slow motion. The tank, amazingly, survives, and the slow motion footage is undeniably mesmerising.


A future Apple Watch could have a built in camera and a new kind of strap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cameras are an essential part of any smartphone or tablet, but so far they’ve rarely been encountered on a smartwatch, and never on an Apple Watch . That could change though, as Apple has now been granted a patent for an Apple Watch camera system. The patent, which was filed with the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) and granted on February 7, 2023, has now been spotted by Phone A


Microsoft Word and Outlook could be getting an AI boost very soon
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Microsoft is reportedly drawing up plans to release its Prometheus model - of which OpenAI’s GPT large language model forms somewhat of a foundation - into even more of its Microsoft 365 ’s office software products. The unnamed source has told The Verge that Prometheus could be making its way into the likes of Microsoft Word , PowerPoint, and Outlook within the next few weeks. This follows the co


As ChatGPT hype hits fever pitch, Neeva launches its generative AI search engine internationally
100TechCrunch / 10h
Challenger search engine Neeva wants to replace the familiar “10 blue links” in search results with something more fitting for the modern AI age. Back in December, Neeva co-founder and CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy , who previously spearheaded Google’s advertising tech business , teased new “cutting edge AI” and large language models (LLMs), positioning itself against the ChatGPT hype train. “ChatGPT can


Nike's Vaporfly Racing Shoe Is Getting a Reboot
37Wired / 10h
The Vaporfly 3 has a new upper and sculpted foam, and it’s designed to return more energy than ever before.


Namecheap email hacked to send out phishing scam emails
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Hackers have managed to use Namecheap’s inbox to send out phishing emails to the company’s customers. Namecheap users have flocked to Twitter to warn of the scams, which impersonate either DHL, or the cryptocurrency hot wallet, MetaMask. The DHL emails claimed the victims need to pay a delivery fee to receive a parcel, while the MetaMask email urged victims to complete the KYC (Know Your Customer



The best electric massagers for soothing muscle aches and pains
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We know you're tense at the moment. We're tense too. Everyone is tense. It’s just the way of the modern world. A fact that’s sure to make you feel, well, tense. The truth is, we could all benefit from a professional massage — preferably somewhere picturesque by someone who really knows what they're doing with their hands. Probably with lots of candles , some atmospheric music, and maybe a few ess


Cleantech Qotto embarks on growth plan backed by $8M funding
32TechCrunch / 11h
Qotto , a solar kits provider with operations in Burkina Faso and Benin, has raised $8 million in a Series A equity-debt round led by the IBL group, a billion-dollar conglomerate headquartered in Mauritius with business interests in a number of sectors including energy, financial services, logistics, distribution, and engineering. The Off-Grid Energy Access Fund (FEI-OGEF), Cordaid, and Qotto’s e


This biohacking company is using a crypto city to test controversial gene therapies
40MIT Technology Review / 11h
The advertisement —posted on Mirror, a Web3 publishing platform, in March last year—outlined an eye-catching if perhaps confusing proposal: “Access NFTs for a follistatin plasmid phase I clinical trial in Prospera ZEDE, Honduras.” The ad had been posted by a biotech startup called Minicircle, which was recruiting participants for a clinical trial of gene therapy. But several details made it unusu


Restoring an ancient lake from the rubble of an unfinished airport in Mexico City
24MIT Technology Review / 11h
When the Mexica people left their ancestral land of Aztlán in search of a new home, they were following orders from the sun god Huitzilopochtli. In 1325, the god’s prophecy brought them to a salty swamp at the lowest dip of the Valley of Mexico. “Among the reeds and bushes they spotted an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake,” writes the poet Homero Aridjis. “This was the sign they were lo


NASA's New All-Electric Plane is Almost Ready to Fly
How-To Geek / 11h
NASA’s experimental X-57 Maxwell all-electric plane is years in the making, but thanks to some recent milestones and thermal testing, it could be getting ready for its first flight as a complete package. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


This LEGO Domino Machine Is Useless Yet Mesmerizing
How-To Geek / 11h
Dominos are made to be set up and knocked down. So, Jason Allemann of JK Brickworks made a LEGO machine that perpetually knocks down an infinite ring of dominos. It’s a useless contraption, but I could stare at it all day, and I’m sure you could too. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


8K TVs That Are Actually Worth The Money
SlashGear / 11h
8K TVs are top-notch in terms of tech and performance -- but some can cause quite a wallet sting. These options deliver the most bang.


This Tool Could Protect Artists From A.I. Image Generators
1KNYT > Technology / 11h
Artists want to be able to post their work online without the fear “of feeding this monster” that could replace them.


Happiness or Success? Salesforce’s Marc Benioff Doesn’t Want to Choose.
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
The chief executive, under pressure from activist investors, seeks to do well and do good — but his options are narrowing.


Beyond Silicon Valley, Spending on Technology Is Resilient
20NYT > Technology / 11h
Despite an uncertain outlook, corporations plan to continue investing in their digital projects — a source of stability for the economy.


Comcast is ending free Peacock access for Xfinity subscribers
100+Engadget / 12h
Comcast subscribers are about to lose a big perk: free access to Peacock streaming. Since it launched in April 2020 , the ad-supported version of Peacock Premium has been provided to Xfinity TV and broadband customers at no charge. Starting on April 3rd, it will no longer be offered to new subscribers, and as of June 26th, existing customers won't get it either, NBCUniversal has confirmed to Vari


5 of the best online AI and ChatGPT courses available for free this week
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FREE COURSES: Mastering artificial intelligence could kickstart a lucrative new career. You can find a wide range of AI and ChatGPT courses for free on Udemy. We're not sure if we're all alone in feeling this way, but recent advancements in AI are making us question everything. We're scared, but we're determined to conquer this feeling by better understanding the technology. If you are also tryin


Qantas Lounge Hong Kong Reopening After “Permanent” Closure
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
This is exciting — it looks like the Qantas Lounge Hong Kong’s closure isn’t as permanent as was believed in 2021… The Qantas Lounge Hong Kong is closed In 2014, Qantas opened a beautiful lounge at Hong Kong International Airport . The lounge has seating for roughly 300 people, and spans around 2,000 square meters (over 21,000 square feet). The lounge closed around the start of the pandemic, give


Kape receives $1.5bn proposal to go private
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The public parent company of ExpressVPN , Private Internet Access and CyberGhost may soon be a private entity - owned outright by its current majority shareholder, Unikmind. The entity, owned by billionaire businessman Teddy Sagi, has proposed to purchase all the shares of Kape Technologies