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How to Make Sure You’re Not Accidentally Sharing Your Location


25Wired / 55min
Keep your movements private.


Tor networks hit by wave of DDoS attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
For the past seven months, anonymous communications platform Tor has been experiencing different types of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks causing outages and slowdowns for users, the company has revealed. In a company blog post , Tor project executive director Isabela Dias Fernandes said the attacks would be sometimes be so severe that users would experience slow page loads, or in mo


Apple’s 8 Biggest Software Gaffes
How-To Geek / 1h
Apple has a history of appealing product design, user-friendly software, and releasing products that are built to last. Along the way, Cupertino has made its fair share of memorable gaffes too. Here are some of the more notable mistakes. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



American Airlines Testing New Meal Service In Business Class
View from the Wing / now
With a new business class product - suites with doors - and more business class seats beginning to roll out at American Airlines next year, the airline is working on new meals, business class bedding, and amenity kits . They're leaning on partner airlines like British Airways to understand how service flow works with more premium customers. And they're testing a variety of products. Continue read


What is subtle merch? Cracking the coded messages of fandom that are all over TikTok
Mashable / 37min
"Run, don't walk to Starbucks! Obscure Harry-coded cups and mugs," reads a recent TikTok video posted by @elizatolfrey that's garnered over 1.4 million views. The video then pans to mugs and thermoses decorated with images of breakfast food, and if you're struggling to put the pieces together, that's the point. Far from the mass-produced concert tee or branded figurine, "subtle merch" or your fav


God Did the World a Favor by Destroying Twitter
Wired / 55min
Remember what happened with the Tower of Babel? Same type of deal.


Review: Sheraton Frankfurt Airport
One Mile at a Time / 1h
After my Bamboo Airways flight from Hanoi , I had a night at Frankfurt Airport, prior to continuing on Air Canada to Toronto the following morning. I figured I’d check out the renovated Sheraton Frankfurt Airport , given that I tried the Marriott Frankfurt Airport during my last overnight at the airport. Background on the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Over the years I’ve probably stayed at the Shera


Applying to jobs? This $40 AI assistant can help speed up the process.
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 12, a lifetime subscription to Resoume AI Assistant Resumé Writer is on sale for just $39.99 rather than $600. That's a hefty discount of over 90% off. Job hunting is always evolving. Years ago, getting out there and pounding the pavement may have been a viable way to snatch up a solid position, but that went away in favor of online applications. Those are still around, but the


Score a powerful, lightweight electric scooter from Segway on sale for a price that beats Amazon
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 12, you can get a Segway Ninebot Air T15E Electric KickScooter for $399.99 instead of $799.99 — that's 50% in savings for a limited time. Rising gas prices aren’t fun for anyone, but they’re especially not doing any favors for students who need a vehicle to get to class on time. A cheaper solution might be to convert to a zippy little electric scooter . The Segway Ninebot Air T


Keep your online data safe with these VPN deals
Mashable / 2h
Cybercrime is no joke. Every year, millions of people have their credentials stolen online, but there may be something you can do about it. Cybersecurity tools are readily accessible and not too expensive if you know where to look. If you want to get proactive about your security online, then you may want to check out these six deals that could help you protect your data and take more control of


Film high-quality ads for your business with this $19 ring light
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 12, the Chargeworx Universal Selfie Ring Light is on sale for just $18.99 instead of $42.99. That's a savings of 55%. Advertising your business isn’t easy. You may be offering a useful, unique service, but getting people through the door can still be a struggle. You might find more success by incorporating high-quality video advertisements into your marketing strategy. A recent


Work on your mental fitness with an app that uses ASMR to reduce stress
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 12, a lifetime subscription to Calmind is on sale for $59.99 — that's an extra 14% off its usual sale price of $69.99. If you’re feeling extra stressed lately, you’re definitely not alone. If you want to try alleviating some of that stress, you may want to start thinking about ways you can prioritize your mental health. Try decompressing with the Calmind Mental Fitness App. Thi


'You' Season 4 Part 2: What will happen? We have 7 burning questions
Mashable / 2h
So, the You Season 4 Part 1 finale was a lot. After a whole slew of events including Joe (Penn Badgley) getting Joe'd , a wild whodunit akin to a chaotic game of Cluedo , and painstakingly watching London's wealthiest be the absolute worst, the first half of the season wrapped up with a mansion ablaze and a serial killer on a mission. It's all very wild. But if there's one thing we can expect fro


The iPhone 15 is being tipped to come with a new camera bump
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It's likely to be another seven months until the official unveiling of the iPhone 15 , but in the meantime there are plenty of leaks and rumors to digest – including one that points to a "new camera bump" for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This comes from tipster ShrimpApplePro (via GSMArena ) on Twitter. The claim was made in response to a round-up of the leaked iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus s


Leica Q3: what we know and what we want to see
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
When it launched in 2019, the Leica Q2 was one of our favorite cameras. About three years later, we fell in love with the Leica Q2 Monochrom iteration, the splurge option in our best compact cameras round up. We've yet to see a true Q2 successor, but rumors abound of a replacement on its way. According to the latest reports, a new camera, called the Leica Q3, will hit the shelves in 2023 with the


Audible Offers a Rare 3-Month Premium Plus Trial
How-To Geek / 2h
New Audible customers can score a three-month Premium Plus trial, which includes a free bestseller or new release every month (in the form of redeemable credits). It’s a solid deal for audiobook fans, and if you’d like, you can cancel this membership after your trial is over to avoid any charges. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


New HBO Max movies: the biggest films to stream in February 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Looking for great new HBO Max movies to stream? You've come to the right place. Every week, we update this guide with the latest films to launch on HBO Max , so you can find something worth adding to your watchlist. These new movies have all debuted on HBO Max in the last few months, so you won't find a comprehensive list of every title in this article. If you're looking for that, our best HBO Ma


Today's Wordle Answer #603 – February 12, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 7h
Today's Wordle is no small feat, nor would one labeled this word have particularly small feet. It's a big word.


The best Echo devices for every smart home
Mashable / 7h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Just like the continuous stream of new Kindle models , there seems to be an ever-growing list of Amazon Echo devices to choose from. There's the Echo Dot, the Echo Show — there are even Echo Buds nowadays. Some of them have numbers attached to their name, and they all have multiple generations


How to unblock SBS On Demand from outside Australia
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the most reliable option for unblocking SBS On Demand from anywhere in the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. We all love SBS On Demand, but do you want to know what we definitely do not love? The fact that most of the platform's best content is only available to strea



'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for February 12
Mashable / 7h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


Save 95% on a lifetime subscription to Deepstash
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to a Deepstash Pro Plan is on sale for £124.60, saving you 95% on list price. Between work, taking care of yourself, and your other responsibilities, you may not have much room for personal and professional growth on your own time. You might have a stack of books to read, but finding the time and the energy isn’t always easy. Deepstash is a platform that could help


How to watch England vs Italy from abroad
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can reliably unblock ITVX from anywhere in the world. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £85.41 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. You can watch every second of the Six Nations on BBC One and ITV1, or stream every game on BBC iPlayer or ITVX. The only thing that could get in the way of your uninterrupted entertainment i


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 12
Mashable / 10h
It's Sunday, time to kick back and puzzle over today's Wordle over a steaming hot beverage and a baked good, possibly. Maybe. You do you. Either way, as usual, just in case your brain's checked out for the weekend, we're here with a few hints and tips to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer us to just tell you the solution, you can scroll to the bottom of this article for February 12's


The Best Treadmills of 2023
Futurism / 12h
With more and more people building home gyms instead of joining fitness centers, treadmills are among the smartest purchases for exercise enthusiasts or anyone looking to get back into shape. There are considerable benefits to putting a treadmill in your living room, office, or basemen