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Elon Musk Recruiting Team to Build His Own Anti-"Woke" AI to Rival ChatGPT


1KFuturism / 1h
New Blood Multi-hyphenate tech guy Elon Musk is apparently seeking to rival OpenAI, the firm he co-founded and subsequently left, with his own anti-"woke" artificial intelligence. According to a scoop by The Information , the Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX CEO has been reaching out to AI researchers about building a competitor to ChatGPT after publicly criticizing the chatbot built by the firm he lef


Elon Musk Is Looking Into Creating an AI Alternative to ChatGPT
500+Gizmodo / 5h
A new report from The Information states that the billionaire has been reaching out to AI researchers in recent weeks about founding a new lab to challenge OpenAI, which Musk co-founded back in 2015 but is no longer involved with. The new Musk AI lab would work to create an alternative to ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral… Read more...


A first look at Tecno's Phantom V Fold, a surprisingly affordable foldable phone
24Engadget / 13min
Tecno, a relatively unknown mobile brand on our side of the world, surprised us with a pop-out portrait lens on its Phantom X2 Pro flagship phone back in December. For its MWC event today, the Chinese company brought us the Phantom V Fold, which happens to be the first horizontally-folding phone to be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9000+ processor (hello, Oppo Find N2 Flip !), rather than someth



Watch This Smartphone Fully Recharge in Just Five Minutes
Gizmodo / now
The easiest cure for smartphone battery anxiety isn’t to pair your svelte device with a chunky portable charger, but to fully capitalize on those times when you have access to a power outlet. As recently demonstrated on Weibo , the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ does exactly that, needing just five minutes to fully… Read more...


Lulu hive, assemble: Lululemon Studio Mirrors are half-off through March 5th
Mashable / 5min
SAVE $700: As of Feb. 28, the Lululemon Studio Mirror is on sale for $795, down from $1,495. That's a discount of 53%. Use the code NEWYEAR23 through March 5th to take advantage of this deal. Home workouts are an amazing way to get in shape for people with busy schedules. And in today's golden age of work from home, there are many fitness gadgets and memberships that can help you get the workout


Grab an Echo Dot for half off at Amazon
Mashable / 5min
SAVE 50%: As of Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd-gen) is on sale at Amazon for 50% off its original price of $39.99, retailing at $19.99. That's a savings of $20. If you want a top speaker at an affordable price, consider the Amazon Echo Dot: It's a versatile, small, and unobtrusive way to automate smart home commands, interact with Alexa, listen to music, and more. It's compact enough


Use ‘Hydro-Dipping’ to Give Anything a Faux Marble Finish
Lifehacker / 7min
Sometimes an old piece of glassware or plant pot simply needs a refresh, or you might have a thrifted item that doesn’t quite go with your decor. Refinishing can be a hassle, especially with ceramic and glassware—but there’s a way to use a bucket of water and some paint to make your old things look fresh again, with a… Read more...


TechCrunch+ roundup: Using predictive LTV, Boston VC survey, active learning for ML teams
TechCrunch / 9min
Last fall, Voyantis CEO Ido Wiesenberg shared a TC+ post with several tactics for reducing customer acquisition costs via predictive modeling. In a follow-up, he explains how to use predictive lifetime value (LTV) to create “more targeted, effective acquisition strategies that focus on acquiring and retaining customers.” Adding predictive LTV to decision flows does more than just identify lucrati


Third Top FTX Executive Pleads Guilty in Fraud Investigation
NYT > Technology / 12min
Nishad Singh, an FTX founder, pleaded guilty to criminal charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors investigating Sam Bankman-Fried.


LG's 2023 OLED TVs arrive in late March starting at $1,299
Engadget / 13min
LG has detailed pricing of its 2023 OLED TVs just as they're about to ship. The flagship G3 and mainstream C3 (pictured) models are now set to arrive in late March, with pre-orders available on March 6th. The C3 starts at $1,299 for a relatively compact 42-inch set, and scales up to $5,299 for the giant 83-inch version. The G3 begins at $2,499 for a 55-inch panel and climbs to $6,499 for the 83-i


With 5 activists in the mix, Salesforce will report earnings Wednesday
TechCrunch / 19min
Earnings reports come and go; for the most part, they’re a fairly routine exercise, but Wednesday’s report from Salesforce could be a little different. That’s because the CRM leader finds itself in difficult waters with five different activist investors — Elliott Management, Starboard Value, ValueAct, Inclusive Capital and Third Point — currently operating in the company. Third Point joined the f


The first headphones with MQA's next-gen hi-res audio are coming, but not this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
We’ve written a lot about the huge potential for SCL6 , the new wireless audio format also known as MQAir , but bemoaned the lack of support for the adaptive hi-res wireless audio format. That looks set to change however, with news that the codec’s developer MQA has announced a partnership that promises a new set of next-gen hi-res headphones. The team-up is with NAD sister-brand PSB Speakers and


Nothing Phone (2) confirmed to get a big power boost from a Snapdragon 8
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
The Nothing Phone (1) is a mid-range device, but for the Nothing Phone (2) it looks like the company could be targeting the high-end, as it’s set to pack a high-end chipset. Specifically, Nothing announced during MWC 2023 that the Nothing Phone (2) will use a Snapdragon 8 series chipset, which are the top mobile chipsets Qualcomm makes. Of course, there is more than one Snapdragon 8 series chipse


How Final Fantasy 16 is brought to life with PS5 hardware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Final Fantasy 16 is looking like the biggest and most detailed game in the series to date and takes full advantage of the PS5’s capabilities to achieve its lofty ambitions. It’s slated for a June 22 release. The biggest difference that separates Final Fantasy 16 on PS5 from most of its predecessors is the real-time battle system which goes for all-out spectacle. This is done by utilizing the cons


Michael B. Jordon on How Naruto Inspired Creed 3's Fight Scenes
Gizmodo / 32min
Michael B. Jordan is riding a winning streak. He both directed and acted in Creed 3 , and he’s showing off some of his anime influences in the big fight scenes between his character—Adonis Creed—and Jonathan Majors ’ Damian Anderson. Jordan revealed to Polygon that he took a lot of inspiration from Episode 450 of Naruto … Read more...


Ritz-Carlton Lake Como Bellagio Opening 2026
One Mile at a Time / 34min
The Ritz-Carlton brand will be making its debut in Italy, though we’ll have to be patient. Basics of the Ritz-Carlton Lake Como It has today been announced that the Ritz-Carlton Lake Como will be debuting in 2026. Specifically, Hotel Grande Bretagne in Bellagio will undergo a significant refresh, and will be converted into this property. That hotel first opened in 1850, making it one of the first


The best adults-only hotels and resorts in Europe
93The Points Guy / 34min
If you’d like to leave the kids at home, take a romantic getaway with your partner or sip cocktails on the beach with your friends, adults-only resorts are a great way to relax and rejuvenate without the squeals and splashes that typically come with taking the kids to the pool. It’s important to note that all-inclusive is not synonymous with adults-only, especially in Europe . While there are a f


Uber and Lyft Are More Likely to Fire Drivers of Color
Wired / 37min
After passenger complaints, non-white drivers are suspended or deactivated more often than their white counterparts, according to new research.


NASA Says Venus Is Being Remade by a Squishy Shell
41Futurism / 39min
Squish Squash Using data that's three decades old, NASA scientists say they've figured out what happens to Venus' heat when it's lost to space — and discovered that the planet's surface may be "squishy" enough for it to be hemorrhaging its internal warmth. As NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory noted in a post about the new findings published in the journal Nature Geoscience , this Venusian discover


Samsung Galaxy S23+ review: A solid phone that’s probably not worth the upgrade
Engadget / 45min
Despite what companies would like you to believe, you don’t need to get a new phone every year or two. So while Samsung’s 2023 lineup of its Galaxy S flagship phones may seem underwhelming when compared to the last generation, it’s not a bad thing that these devices offer little reason to upgrade. It’s just that after having said the same thing about the 2022 models, as well as competing phones f


That ‘Compliment’ Might Actually Be Offensive
Lifehacker / 49min
Compliments (usually) feel good. They can reflect appreciation and value, help build and boost self-esteem, encourage positive behavior, and help create a positive environment. However, even if a compliment is well-intentioned, it can easily fall flat. On the extreme end, it also has the potential to cross lines in… Read more...


Are you eligible for the Capital One Venture X’s welcome bonus?
The Points Guy / 49min
The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card made waves in the premium travel rewards space upon its release. It offers incredible perks at a comparatively low $395 annual fee — which may have you questioning whether it’s a better option than the higher-priced Chase Sapphire Reserve or The Platinum Card® from American Express . Right now, new cardholders will earn 75,000 bonus miles after spendi



YouTube video causes Pixel phones to instantly reboot
Ars Technica - All content / 50min
Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Ars Technica) Did you ever see that movie The Ring? People who watched a cursed, creepy video would all mysteriously die in seven days. Somehow Google seems to have recreated the tech version of that, where the creepy video is this clip of the 1979 movie Alien, and the thing that dies after watching it is a Google Pixel phone. As noted by the user


All the Best Gadgets We Saw at MWC 2023
Wired / 53min
Rollable phones, transforming smartwatches, “retina-level” AR glasses, and liquid tech to keep your mobile cool—these are just a taste of what’s coming.


Google Chrome Won’t Drain Your MacBook’s Battery as Fast Now
How-To Geek / 53min
Modern web sites and apps can be demanding on your computer’s resources, especially battery life. Google is now making further improvements to Chrome’s battery usage, specifically on Mac laptops. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google Chrome Shouldn't Drain Your MacBook's Battery Anymore
How-To Geek / 53min
Google Chrome is arguably one of the best web browsers for most people, but it’s no secret the browser drains battery life and resources, especially on Mac. Thankfully, Google recently announced some significant behind-the-scenes changes to ensure the Chrome browser doesn’t drain your MacBook battery. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Google Chrome to stop being such a battery hog on Macs
Mashable / 53min
It's no secret that Google's web browser, Chrome, can be a huge resource and battery hog. Depending on the version and the operating system, it sometimes got so bad it inspired a ton of memes about Chrome slowing down your computer more than playing games does. Google is working on it, though. On Tuesday, the company announced it has made a number of optimizations to Chrome that should result in


Twitter Outages Are on the Rise Amid Elon Musk’s Job Cuts
21NYT > Technology / 53min
Elon Musk’s repeated job cuts are stoking new fears that there aren’t enough people to triage Twitter’s problems.


The brave new terabyte broadband world of 6G is coming, but not just yet
TechCrunch / 54min
At a session on the future of 6G during Mobile World Congress, expert speakers from companies such as Samsung, the European Space Agency and Telefonica came together to give their views about how 6G will play out. The first thing to note is that it’s not arriving any time soon. The projections are that the likes of you and I will only get 6G into our hot little hands from around 2030 onwards, so


Microservices orchestration platform Temporal raises $75M and remains a unicorn
TechCrunch / 54min
Temporal , an open source microservices orchestration platform used by companies including Netflix, Snap, and Comcast, has raised $75 million from a slew of high-profile investors including Sequoia Capital and Greenoaks. The startup has also maintained its coveted unicorn status with a valuation of “just over” $1.5 billion, despite some reports to the contrary a few months back suggesting that it


Google expands Gmail client-side encryption to more users
Engadget / 1h
Google says client-side encryption (CSE) is now generally available for Gmail after it enabled the feature on Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets and Meet last year and in Calendar earlier this month . The company opened a CSE beta for Gmail and Calendar late last year , but now all organizations on a Google Workspace Enterprise Plus, Education Plus or Education Standard plan can enable the privacy prote


Hitman studio IO Interactive is making a fantasy RPG game
Engadget / 1h
Now that IO Interactive (IOI) has wrapped up Hitman: World of Assassination , it’s moving on to the next logical step: a James Bond game . But the studio is also moving in a more surprising direction, as it announced today that it’s making an online fantasy RPG. “This idea — that a diverse group of individuals with different skills and strengths can work together and become more than the sum of t


Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro with M2 Pro is $200 off right now
32Engadget / 1h
Apple released the latest refreshes to its MacBook Pro laptops just last month, but a new deal has brought the 14-inch model down to $1,799 at Amazon and B&H . That's $150 off this configuration's typical going rate on Amazon, $200 off Apple's MSRP and the largest discount we've seen to date. B&H's listing says the deal is only scheduled to last through Tuesday. Note that only the Space Gray mode


What to Do When You Can Smell Layoffs Coming
Lifehacker / 1h
It’s been a hell of a layoffs season . With this uncertainty in the labor market —not to mention the bigger picture of a looming recession —it’s natural to feel a sense of helplessness. You can’t live in a constant state of paranoia, but it helps to be on the lookout for some signs that layoffs are coming to your office.… Read more...


LG announces US prices for its new OLED TVs, and there's mixed news
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
LG has announced the price and release date (well, release window, really) for its 2023 OLED TV range, including the LG C3 and LG G3 . You can find all the prices just below, but the important things to know are that the LG C3 and LG G3 will available to pre-order from LG directly on March 6, 2023, and will be released in late March. The more affordable LG B3 will be available in April – and ther


A Xiaomi phone was fully recharged in under 5 minutes with 300W charging
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you hate having to wait for your phone to charge up, Xiaomi might be the brand for you. In a newly released demo, the Chinese phone maker has shown one of its phones being juiced from zero to full charge in under five minutes. At MWC 2023 – the big mobile tech expo happening in Barcelona – we’ve been introduced to a slew of new phone gadgets. OnePlus has shown off a mobile liquid cooling syste


A stolen Android phone PIN could be used to change your Google account password
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Internet has recently been awash with frightening stories of how thieves could gain access to all of the deepest, darkest secrets that you keep on your iPhone, just by knowing your PIN number. Simply by knowing your login PIN (and getting hold of your iPhone), it's possible for anyone to change your Apple ID, locking you out of all other Apple devices, and even get unwanted access to your ban


The Spirited Away Stage Play Headlines Ghibli Fest 2023
Gizmodo / 1h
If you’re looking for a reason to brave movie theaters and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania ended up giving you Quantumalaise, might I make a modest proposal: Why not go watch an anime masterpiece or nine? Because GKids is bringing nine of the legendary Hayao Miyazaki ’s films back into U.S. movie theaters for Studio… Read more...


Google Says Chrome Should Eat Up Less Battery Life on MacBooks
Gizmodo / 1h
Google has a new “under the hood” update rolling out that should give Apple laptop users a small boost in battery life for even longer marathon browsing or streaming. Google shared its wide array of optimizations with Gizmodo over email, which included in-house benchmarks using the 13-inch MacBook Pro. The company… Read more...


Every Big Change To The Hyundai Elantra In 2023
SlashGear / 1h
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra shares a lot of features with its predecessor, but there are a few notable changes to this year's lineup that you won't want to miss.


The Google Pixel Watch Finally Has Fall-Detection After New Update
SlashGear / 1h
Google's Pixel Watch has added the staple fall-detection safety feature in the latest update, following in the footsteps of most high-end smartwatches.


Elden Ring Expansion Shadow Of The Erdtree Confirmed At Long Last
SlashGear / 1h
2022's breakout From Software title "Elden Ring" is receiving its first expansion. Here's everything we know so far about "Shadow of the Erdtree."



Microsoft's New Windows 11 Update Puts Bing AI Where You Can't Miss It
SlashGear / 1h
Microsoft released a new Windows update today with a whole host of improvements and features including the addition of Bing AI in a familiar place.


OnePlus Confirms Its Foldable Smartphone Is Coming Later This Year
SlashGear / 1h
At MWC 2023, a senior OnePlus executive confirmed that the company would be launching a foldable smartphone in 2023. We have all the details.


Brooklyn Brewery Pub Opens In Greenwich Lounge JFK
One Mile at a Time / 1h
A pretty cool new feature has been added at the Greenwich Lounge JFK… Pub opens in space of former Flagship First Dining JFK Major changes were recently made to lounges at JFK Terminal 8, coinciding with British Airways co-locating there with American Airlines. We saw the rebranding of the Flagship Lounge and the closure of Flagship First Dining, and that has been replaced by the Greenwich Lounge


India’s YouTube Vigilante Is Wanted for Murder
Wired / 1h
Monu Manesar built a huge audience with violent content, but he’s far from the only sectarian streamer in Modi’s India.


Passenger Bakes A Cheesecake Using Southwest Airlines Mix, Shapes It Like The LUV Carrier’s Logo
View from the Wing / 1h
Jem Jebbia, a PhD candidate in Religious Studies at Stanford, loves Southwest Airlines and its route network from California so much that she's made a special baking tribute to the airline and its snacks on TikTok. Ms. Jebbia decided to make dessert out of snack mix. She used the airline's free snack mix as a crust to make Jell-o cheesecake. The pan was heart-shaped, natch, so that her creation w


The Galaxy Tab S7+ is back at its all-time low price — plus more of the best deals of the day
Mashable / 1h
We've rounded up the best deals we could find on Feb. 28 — here are some of our top picks: BEST FLOOR CARE DEAL : iRobot Roomba s9+ (9550) robot vacuum and Braava Jet m6 (6112) robot mop bundle — $920 $1,599.99 (save $679.99) BEST HEALTH AND FITNESS DEAL : Amazon Halo Band — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45 with code HALOBANDFEB) BEST TECH DEAL : Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus (128GB, WiFi) — $499.99 $849.99


Game Anywhere on the Slim Alienware x14 Laptop for $400 Off
How-To Geek / 1h
It’s possible to take your favorite AAA and indie games virtually anywhere with Alienware’s x14 R1 14 Inch Gaming Laptop. Available until March 2 for $1,499.99 ($400 off), the x14 R1 is a slimline portable gaming station powered by Intel’s 12th Generation i7 processor and top-of-the-line components. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


MortalKombat ransomware victims can now decrypt their files for free
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TechCrunch / 1h
Romanian cybersecurity firm Bitdefender has released a free decryption tool for MortalKombat, a months-old strain of ransomware targeting predominantly cryptocurrency users. MortalKombat, named after the popular video game franchise, was first observed by Cisco Talos researchers in January. The researchers said that the financially motivated gang had been deploying the ransomware to steal cryptoc


Putting the Boston in Boston Dynamics
TechCrunch / 1h
When you name your company Boston Dynamics, certain geographical constraints are inserted into the operation. While the Spot-maker is, by many accounts, a global brand, it’s one that remains deeply tied to Massachusetts, even as it’s changed hands between owners in California, Japan and, most recently, South Korea. Headquarter a dozen miles outside of downtown Boston in Waltham, Massachusetts, th


Deals from Shark and Bissell pack a punch against dirt
Mashable / 1h
Spring is around the corner, which means warmer weather, outdoor gatherings, and, yes — spring cleaning. If you need to get a new vacuum to help you tackle everyday messes or you'd like to upgrade your current one, now is a great time to start looking. Here are some deals to help you save money and make cleaning a breeze. BEST BUDGET VACUUM: The Bissell 2252 CleanView swivel upright vacuum has a


Microsoft's Bing AI search feature is now built into Windows 11
Mashable / 1h
Do you use Windows 11 and love generative AI? I have great news for you if that's the case. Microsoft announced a new Windows 11 update, out now, that adds its signature Bing AI search feature right to the Windows 11 taskbar. You can now ask Bing questions like "is it better to adopt or buy a dog?" (sidenote: Please consult a real human being about that) straight from the search box at the bottom


Windows 11 Now Works With iMessage, But There’s a Catch
How-To Geek / 1h
Windows already has integration with Android phones through the Phone Link utility (previously “Your Phone”), but those features were inaccessible to iPhone owners. Thankfully, Microsoft is now testing limited integration between iPhones and Windows 11 PCs. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Bing Chatbot Is Coming to Your Taskbar
How-To Geek / 1h
Earlier this month, Microsoft launched the “New Bing” into preview. The overhauled Bing combined its well-known search engine with an AI-powered chatbot. Today, the company announced that it’s integrating the new tech into the Windows 11 taskbar. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


How much progress is Klarna making toward profitability?
TechCrunch / 1h
Klarna, a well-known private tech company working in the consumer credit and e-commerce market, dropped its 2022 annual report today. The document contains a wealth of information about its financial performance and recent operating philosophy. We care about both. The former startup has had a publicly difficult few quarters. From seeing its valuation cut sharply to layoffs , the news around Klarn


Nothing’s Phone (2) will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 series
TechCrunch / 1h
Nothing’s presence stood in stark contrast to OnePlus at this year’s MWC. Whereas Carl Pei’s old company, OnePlus, put on a flashy launch event for a concept device yesterday, Nothing has largely used the event to meet with vendors and other big names in the industry. We sat down with Pei yesterday, fittingly in a meeting room inside the Qualcomm booth. Among other things, the CEO confirmed that


Entitle raises $15M seed round to modernize permissions management
TechCrunch / 1h
Tel Aviv-based Entitle , a startup that helps businesses automate how their developers gain permission to access cloud resources, today announced that it has raised a $15 million seed round led by Glilot Capital Partners, with participation from a number of angel investors, including more than 10 prominent CISOs. The company, which was founded in 20201 by two former members of the Israeli Defense


Gamers are fixing a video game ‘taken over’ by hackers
24TechCrunch / 1h
A popular first-person shooter game has significant vulnerabilities that allow malicious hackers to take over other players’ computers, as long as they are in the same online match. The situation is so dire that some streamers have urged people not to play the game, as they have declared it “ completely unplayable ” because hackers have “ taken over .” “I’ve been running into a lot of them, it’s


Richard Madden goes full James Bond in first look at Prime Video's Citadel TV show
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
There was a time when Richard Madden ( Game of Thrones ) was everyone's fan-favorite choice to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond. That boat might have sailed by now, but Madden is set to portray a 007-style agent in Citadel , a forthcoming Prime Video TV show that plans on becoming the next Bond or Bourne-like cinematic franchise. Set to arrive exclusively on Amazon's streaming platform in late


Google Pixel Watch gets fall detection to add insult to Fitbit’s injuries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Google Pixel Watch has finally rolled out a potentially life-saving 'fall detection' mode that's good news for owners of the smartwatch, but less so for Fitbit users. The feature, which is rolling out from today (February 28), uses a combination of motion sensors and machine learning to tell when you've taken a hard fall. If you don't move or respond within a certain timeframe, your Google Pi



Elizabeth Holmes Hopes Her New Baby Will Keep Her Out of Prison
100+Futurism / 1h
According to a report from The Mercury News , new court documents have revealed that infamous Theranos scammer Elizabeth Holmes has given birth to her second child — a development that Holmes' legal team is hoping will help keep their client out of prison, at least for the time being. The Stanford dropout, who was convicted of defrauding investors to the tune of $144 million back in January 2022


These are the best times to visit Mexico
100+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The holidays are a distant memory, and it’s just, well, winter in the U.S. First there was the cyclone bomb and now with prevailing icy winds and frigid temperatures comes the call of azure waters and sandy beaches, perhaps with a margarita and a taco. And while Mexico plays the winter card very well, it turns out wi


How to Get Off a Scammer's 'Sucker List'
Lifehacker / 1h
It’s probably not just a feeling you have: Some people really do get way more spam calls, emails, and texts than others. For every fake McAfee order email your friend gets, you get three missives from African, Swedish, Jordanian, and Australian princes trying to take your money—plus two fake package tracking texts and… Read more...


Russia Hits Wikipedia With Fine for Going Against Putin's War Narrative
42Gizmodo / 1h
Russia issued a two million ruble fine ($27,000) to Wikipedia on Tuesday, claiming the site refused to remove “misinformation” about the country’s military involvement in the Ukraine War. The Kremlin issued a series of laws last year restricting reports that contradict Russia’s official message. Read more...


Grab a new Vitamix on sale at Amazon for up to 40% off
Mashable / 1h
As of Feb. 28, many Vitamix models are on sale at Amazon for up to 40% off. Shop the best deals here. BEST OVERALL BLENDER DEAL: The Vitamix VM0197 Explorian blender is a professional-grade option that'll blend everything from smoothies and sauces to chunky salsas and soups. $299.95 $349.95 (save 14%) BEST SMALL SPACE BLENDER DEAL: The Vitamix One has a streamlined design that won't take up too m


Intel may have fixed one of Windows 11's biggest annoyances
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Intel has released a new Bluetooth driver for Windows 10 and Windows 11 , and it’s an update many of us have been clamouring for. These days, where almost every device has Bluetooth compatibility, a good connection is key, so the new drivers are definitely welcomed with open arms if they can actually solve one of Windows’ biggest problems. For anyone using a Bluetooth device with a Windows 10 or


Microsoft has a new plan to make Edge better than Chrome
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft Edge is going to make an effort to help you improve the browser with a new system of badges for add-ons. Add-ons (also referred to as extensions) are little extras that can be bolted onto the browser to deliver all kinds of functionality, but clearly the trick to making Edge better with them is choosing good add-ons, and not bloat or poor-quality efforts (or even malicious ones in a wor


No, you still can't run Linux on an Apple M1 Mac - yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Despite upstream support for Apple’s M1 family of chips in Linux 6.2, leading developers have said that users still won’t be able to install a Linux distro onto an Apple Silicon Mac anytime soon. While Linux founder Linus Torvalds has been publicly passionate about getting Linux-based operating systems to work on Apple hardware, the open source project presents many hurdles and stages to developm


Pokémon Sleep is a sleep app I wasn’t expecting, and I’m kind of intrigued
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
One brand I didn’t expect to crop up this morning, when I was having a look around for fresh sleep-related stories in my capacity as TechRadar's Sleep Editor, was Pokémon. I used to write about video games for a living, and back in the day I could wield a mean Jigglypuff in the original version of Super Smash Bros , but the actual Pokémon games have largely passed me by. Nevertheless Pokémon Slee


Snipping Tool on Windows 11 Can Now Record Your Screen
How-To Geek / 2h
Snipping Tool has been the primary way to capture screenshots on Windows for years, and last year, Microsoft started working on a screen recording mode. The upgrade is now rolling out on Windows 11. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Apple's Most Exclusive iPhone Feature Is Coming to Windows, With a Caveat
How-To Geek / 2h
The latest Windows 11 Insider update lets iPhone owners call or text from their PC. Before now, this handy feature was exclusive to Mac computers. But don’t get too hyped, as Microsoft’s implementation of iMessage isn’t perfect. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


American Airlines JFK Flagship First Dining Is Now The Brooklyn Brewery Pub
View from the Wing / 2h
The old Flagship First Dining space is now part of the Greenwich lounge, re-opened as the Brooklyn Brewery Pub to take advantage of the bar there. Continue reading ...


Flipboard joins the Fediverse with a Mastodon integration and community, plans for ActivityPub
TechCrunch / 2h
Magazine app Flipboard is joining the Fediverse — the group of interconnected servers powering a range of open source, decentralized applications, including the newly popular Twitter alternative Mastodon . Starting today, the Flipboard app for iOS will include a beta feature that will allow Mastodon users to visually flip through their timeline to view posts from the people they follow, much like


Flipboard is leaning into Mastodon — and away from Twitter
100+Engadget / 2h
Flipboard is the latest service to embrace Mastodon as Twitter becomes increasingly chaotic under Elon Musk. The news reading app, whose founder was once on Twitter’s board of directors, is now going all in on the Fediverse. The company announced that it’s integrating Mastodon into its main app, so that users can browse their feeds much the way they can “flip” through their Twitter timelines. Fli


Realme's GT3 phone with 240W fast charging is getting a global release
Engadget / 2h
Realme, a sister brand of Oppo, is finally bringing its 240W SuperVOOC fast charging tech to the international market by way of a familiar-looking device. Freshly announced at MWC, the Realme GT3 is identical to the Chinese GT Neo5 model, meaning it benefits from the same rapid charging speeds: a quick 80-second connection with the custom 12A cable will replenish the 4,600mAh battery to 20 percen


US Marshals Service says it's the victim of a 'major' ransomware attack
34Engadget / 2h
Federal law enforcement is once again dealing with a cybersecurity breach . The US Marshals Service (USMS) reports that it suffered a serious ransomware attack on February 17th. The perpetrators compromised sensitive data on a stand-alone system, including personally identifiable info for some USMS employees, third parties and the targets of investigations. We've asked the USMS for comment. The a


6 ways award travel and elite status pair well with my digital nomad life
The Points Guy / 2h
I’ve spent the better half of the last decade traveling the world full time as a digital nomad . In the process, I’ve found that points, miles and elite status have made my experience a lot more enjoyable, especially given how much time I spend on the road every year. For some background: My husband and I sold or donated most of our belongings and moved out of our Austin apartment in June 2017. W


Brace Your Wallet For the Best Lego Sets You Can Finally Buy in March
Gizmodo / 2h
When Lego reveals a new batch of sets it’s usually a test of patience for fans who often have to wait weeks, or sometimes months, to empty their wallets and start building. As February draws to a close, however, March will bring with it around 45 new Lego sets , and more challenges for those trying to be responsible… Read more...


Zuckerberg Says 'AI Personas' Are Coming to WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram
25Gizmodo / 2h
It seems like just yesterday that Meta was emphasizing the importance of slow and responsible AI development, and rolling out its large language model only to eligible researchers . But actually it was Friday. Now, just four days later, the company has seemingly abandoned the “AI for researchers alone” tack and… Read more...


How to Tell If Your Cat's Teeth Are Hurting
Lifehacker / 2h
Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush their teeth can be its own battle—cats can develop their own dental issues, including abscessed teeth, gingivitis, or a… Read more...



Meet the space billionaire who is interested in something other than rockets
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / An artist's concept of a Vast space station with artificial gravity. (credit: Vast) There's a new space billionaire, and this one is not interested in launching rockets. His name is Jed McCaleb, a US software developer who made his fortune in blockchain development and cryptocurrency. With an acquisition last week of a small space company named Launcher, McCaleb has shown he is serious


Namco announces the first Elden Ring expansion is in development
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Welcome back. Publisher Namco Bandai has officially announced the first expansion content for Elden Ring , just over a year after the game's initial release earned it Ars' 2022 Game of the Year honors . "Shadow of the Erdtree" is "currently in development," according to a tweet from the game's official account , and promises "new adventure in the Lands Between." While the announcement i


Preview: Final Fantasy XVI is a bold new direction for the series
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Final Fantasy Enlarge / Get ready for a darker story than you might expect from the Final Fantasy franchise. (credit: Square Enix) In so many ways, Final Fantasy XVI wants you to abandon everything you know about the franchise. It’s an action RPG with a heavy emphasis on the “action” part, built around only one playable character. It’s a darker, more violent story that, by the developers’ own adm


Amazon Driver Says AI Is Tracking Their Every Move, Even Beard Scratching
100+Gizmodo / 2h
The dark overlord Sauron that is the online retail giant Amazon always has its eye on its workers, and none more so than its delivery drivers. One TikTok shows how Amazon’s in-van cameras and AI system can track everything, from how often they buckle up, to whether they take their hand off the steering wheel to… Read more...


When Does It Make Sense To Buy Miles & Points?
51One Mile at a Time / 2h
Airline & hotel loyalty programs will often sell miles & points directly to consumers. Some programs just sell points at a price that isn’t particularly lucrative, while other programs constantly have promotions, and generate tens of millions of dollars in revenue per year with this. To many people this concept (understandably) seems strange — points are generally thought of as a reward for trave


'Forspoken' studio Luminous Productions will be folded into Square Enix
100+Engadget / 2h
Luminous Productions, the studio behind Forspoken , will soon close shop. Its team will be folded back into parent company Square Enix and tasked with working on other projects. The publisher set up the studio , which included the developers behind Final Fantasy XV, in 2018 to work on new franchises, but Forspoken was its only game as a standalone studio. In a statement, Luminous said that its te


RAVPower Jump Starter with Air Compressor Review: A Great Emergency Backup
How-To Geek / 2h
I’ve put a lot of miles on my car’s tires over the years and drained a battery in my time. So, I always like to have backup plans in case something goes wrong on the road. The RAVPower Jump Starter With Air Compressor ticks so many boxes that it’s hard not to recommend it for anyone’s trunk. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


How to Protect Your Discord Server From Spam and Attacks
How-To Geek / 2h
Spam is a problem all over the internet, including on Discord servers. As a server owner, there are some things you can do to limit spam by pre-empting the problem and increasing overall Discord security. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This Unexpected Upgrade Could Help Sell Your House
How-To Geek / 2h
When it comes time to sell a home, you probably know the upgrades that are commonly recommended. Paint your house in neutral colors, make sure it’s clean, and repair any visible issues. But there’s one small but important detail you’re probably missing. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Archetype wants to help developers build a metered API billing solution
TechCrunch / 2h
When developers are building software with API access, they need to figure out how to bill users fairly for hitting the API gateway. A flat fee probably wouldn’t cover the heavy users and would be unfair to the lighter ones. Archetype , an early-stage startup, has created a metering solution, so developers can bill on a usage basis. Today the company announced a $3.1 million seed investment to ge


Best no-annual-fee business credit cards
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest credit card information. If you’re looking for a rewards card specifically for your business spending, you have a variety of great options . From The Business Platinum Card® from American Express with its points rebate for airfare to the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card with its 3-point-per-dollar categories, there’s no shortage of cards


Group of 60 Scientists Urge Research Into Geoengineering the Earth to Fight Climate Change
42Futurism / 2h
A Past Resort Humanity is so desperate for solutions to combat climate change that even methods once touted as speculative science fiction are now being entertained as a plausible way forward. Solar geoengineering, or solar radiation modification (SRM) — the process of cooling the planet by reflecting sunlight, likely by injecting aerosols into the atmosphere — is one such proposal. And now, a gr


Learn to budget, invest, and 'recession-proof' your finances in this $30 course bundle
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : Through March 2, you can sign up for the 9-Course Guide to Recession-Proofing Your Finances for just $29.99 — that's just over $3 per course. Tax season is a great time to look back at your finances from the year and plan what they’ll look like next season. With analysts predicting a minor recession , it may be time to start figuring out how to protect your finances against an economic do


VCs and founders are finding life easy in the Big Easy
TechCrunch / 2h
The good times are starting to roll in the New Orleans startup ecosystem. TechCrunch spoke to local founders and investors for a vibe check: How is the city emerging as a tech hub? A flood of both founders and capital is entering the market; that, coupled with tax and business incentives to keep them there, makes NOLA an attractive place to start a business. The city minted its first unicorn in 2


The Best (and Most Affordable) Way to Store Old Video Games
Lifehacker / 2h
If you collect video games, or are holding onto a batch of your childhood favorites, chances are you have more than a few loose carts and discs in your collection. Many retro games came in flimsy cardboard boxes, and I’m willing to bet I wasn’t the only person whose family got rid of game cases in favor of those giant… Read more...


Mileage Runs: What Are They, How Do They Work?
65One Mile at a Time / 2h
On the blog I often mention mileage runs in passing. In this post I wanted to write specifically about what mileage runs are, and reflect on how the math on these has changed over the years. Spoiler alert — back in the day mileage running could actually make sense (assuming you enjoy flying), while nowadays it generally doesn’t. What is a mileage run? Nope, a mileage run doesn’t involve running.


LastPass reveals exactly how it was hacked
2 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
LastPass has shared more details about the December data breach that shook the industry, with the attack sounding like it came straight out of a spy movie. In a security advisory , the password manager said two incidents, seemingly unrelated, which were actually part of a larger campaign. It also said that the threat actors specifically targeted one of four DevOps engineers, further highlighting


Jabra unveils new speakerphones targeting hybrid workers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Audio specialists Jabra have launched a new range of portable speakerphones, also known as conference phones following on from its successful Speak range and designed for hybrid working . The new Speak2 range includes Speak2 75, Speak2 55 and the Speak2 40, which the company says are "engineered for the hybrid worker who wants to hear and be heard in the most productive way....(and) designed to h


The Best Tips To Find Free Wi-Fi No Matter Where You Are
SlashGear / 3h
If you're traveling, or even just leaving the house to run some errands, you'll want to stay connected. We have some tips for you to find free Wi-Fi near you.


Today's Wordle Answer #619 – February 28, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 3h
Wordle is wrapping up February with a challenging puzzle. Here are some hints for those who are struggling, along with the answer for the truly stumped.



Honda Made A CR-V With More Horsepower Than A Lamborghini, But It's No Gimmick
SlashGear / 3h
With more horsepower than some supercars, Honda's latest CR-V is truly special, but there's more to this car than simply being a one-off attention-getter.


10 Discoveries That Changed The Automotive Industry Forever
SlashGear / 3h
Automobiles are a technological wonder, especially the modern machines of today. Looking back, these 10 discoveries changed the automotive industry forever.


Why Fewer United Airlines Passengers Fly Using Points: Behind The Scenes Of MileagePlus
View from the Wing / 3h
United Airlines MileagePlus is somewhat less lucrative for the airline than American’s and Delta’s frequent flyer programs. You can get some insight into the economics of their loyalty program from their latest SEC 10-K filing as well as disclosures made around raising debt backed by the revenue from its mileage offering. Continue reading ...


From Airless Basketballs to Self-Cleaning Touchscreens, These Were February's Coolest and Weirdest Gadgets
Gizmodo / 3h
January brings feelings of new beginnings and fresh starts, while February always seems to be just another reminder of how quickly the year flies by. It probably has something to with the month clocking in at just 28 days, but that was still enough time for lots of weird and wonderful gadgets to debut this year, and… Read more...


Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones are the first to support built-in 'iSIMs'
67Engadget / 3h
Never mind eSIMs — your next phone might have a more advanced way of connecting to your carrier. Qualcomm and Thales have confirmed the certification of the first user-ready Integrated SIM, or "iSIM." It promises the same card-free digital sign-ups and security as eSIMs, but is built directly into a phone's main processor. Your phone doesn't need a dedicated chip, saving space and (hopefully) mon


Canva launches a new paid subscription for universities and colleges
21TechCrunch / 3h
Canva , the online graphic design platform, launched Canva for Campus today, a new paid subscription for universities and colleges. The subscription gives students, professors, staff and campus administrators access to Canva’s full suite of tools, such as professional and educational templates like reports, presentations and other documents, plus millions of stock images, videos, audio, infograph


Find a Relationship by 'Home Depot Dating'
Lifehacker / 3h
Is it possible to go shopping for a life partner? According to the latest TikTok trend, it might just be: “ Home Depot dating ,” which has racked up more than 6 million views on the social media app, first started as videos of single women looking for eligible bachelors among the hammers, paints, and screwdrivers in the… Read more...


Updates From The Last of Us, The Mandalorian, Walking Dead: Dead City, and More
27Gizmodo / 3h
Dermot Mulroney talks about the legacy his cop character brings to Scream 6 . Nic Cage’s Dracula rises in new Renfield images. Plus, the CW teases more from Gotham Knights , and what’s coming in the rest of Star Trek: Picard ’s final season. To me, my spoilers! Read more...


This refurbished iPad mini 4 is only $240
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 28, you can get a refurbished iPad mini 4 (64GB, WiFi) and accessories for just $239.99 instead of $499. Whether you’re in school or working, if you’ve got work you can get done remotely, you don’t have to do it at home if you have the right hardware. You don’t even need to pack up your computer. If you’re looking for convenient portable productivity, then try an iPad mini. The


Learn to train your puppy or dog like the pros with this $40 bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 28, you can sign up for the 2023 Complete Professional Puppy and Dog Training Bundle for just $39.99 — that's just $4.99 per course. Bringing a dog into your life is a huge decision, and there’s a lot more to caring for them than just making sure they have food, water, and fun toys . Making sure your dog is well-trained is part of raising one, but it’s not easy if you haven't d


US Marshals Service says hackers accessed sensitive law enforcement data
TechCrunch / 3h
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) says it was hit by a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive law enforcement data, including personal information belonging to the targets of investigations. The USMS is a bureau within the U.S. Department of Justice that’s tasked with carrying out all law enforcement activities relating to the federal justice system, such as operating the federal witnes


Key legal issues for influencers and brands (and how to deal with them)
TechCrunch / 3h
Nicholas Saady Contributor Nicholas Saady is a broadly experienced litigator in Pryor Cashman 's litigation group. Social media influencers are among the most recognized and highly paid individuals in the world. Their prominence has been fueled by the explosive growth of TikTok, Twitch, and OnlyFans; the continued growth of Instagram, YouTube, and Snap; and the astonishing amounts of money flowin


Make Easier Mashed Potatoes With a Cooling Rack
Lifehacker / 3h
I do not own a potato masher. I own a potato ricer, because it’s better at its job. Rather than chasing potatoes around the pot with a masher, I push them through the ricer, extruding them into tiny little bits that can be gently stirred into warmed dairy, reducing the amount of mashing needed, which keeps the… Read more...


Two in-development Meta Quest VR headsets may have just been canceled
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Meta has just canceled two in-development VR headsets if the latest rumors are true. The social media giant has made a name for itself in the VR world by making some of the world’s best VR headsets – the Oculus Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro. We expect it’ll continue to impress us later this year when the Oculus Quest 3 finally launches, but its launch calendar after that might be looking a little mo


NordVPN apps and servers confirmed as secure by independent auditors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
One of the best VPN services around, NordVPN , has called in an independent cybersecurity firm to test the security of its software. Experts at Cure53 examined both Nord's server infrastructure and the security of all its apps, garnering a "robust impression" overall. These results confirmed, once again, the provider's eagerness to ensure transparent operations, advanced online security, and reli


Chipmakers receiving US federal funds can’t expand in China for 10 years
25Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / A worker prepares a silicon wafer machine in a clean room at the Texas Instruments semiconductor fabrication plant in Dallas, Texas. (credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images ) Chipmakers must agree not to expand capacity in China for a decade if they are to receive money from a $39 billion federal fund designed to build a leading-edge US semiconductor industry, according to new commerce depa


Major Windows 11 update adds Notepad tabs, iPhone pairing, and a dash of AI
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) Update, 11:42 am ET: We've added information about iMessage support in the Your Phone app. Original story: Today, Microsoft announced 2023's first major batch of updates for Windows 11, part of the company's plan to release new Windows features " when they are ready " instead of waiting for the big annual update in the fall. The headliner, at


New Windows 11 update puts AI-powered Bing Chat directly in the taskbar
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The "new Bing" running directly from the Windows 11 taskbar. (credit: Microsoft) Microsoft is adding support for Bing Chat and the other "new Bing" features to the Windows taskbar as part of 2023's first major Windows 11 feature update. Microsoft Chief Product Officer Panos Panay announced the updates in a blog post released today . The Windows update doesn't open the new Bing preview t


White House to Federal Employees: You Have 30 Days to Delete TikTok
55Gizmodo / 3h
In a move to cut government employees from accessing TikTok on government-issued devices, the White House told federal agencies yesterday that they have 30 days to remove the app from government-issued devices . The TikTok ban comes as the U.S. government grows weary about security concerns the app may pose, such as … Read more...


Stay at these all-inclusive resorts with water parks the kids will love
The Points Guy / 3h
The best thing about visiting an all-inclusive resort with your family (other than, you know, being on vacation) is that all of the costs are built in. The price you see when you book your room typically includes unlimited dining and drinks, a fully stocked minibar in your room and a plethora of activities to keep you busy during your stay. When you choose one of these 13 all-inclusive resorts wi



11 Ways to Make a Frozen Pizza Less Sad
21Lifehacker / 3h
Eating a frozen pizza for supper can feel a little like giving up, but you can’t deny the convenience factor, nor the nostalgic, juvenile appeal. It is, after all, still pizza. I would never judge or belittle someone for enjoying their freezer pizza au naturel, but a little adornment can do wonders for them. Here are… Read more...


These Upcoming Missions to Deep Space Have Us Stoked About the Future
37Gizmodo / 3h
Space exploration takes tons of planning, technological expertise, and daring. And given the long timescales involved, they often require considerable patience. Many upcoming missions to deep space aren’t happening any time soon, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be excited. Read more...


Bing AI is coming to the Windows 11 taskbar, of course
79Engadget / 3h
Three weeks after introducing the new AI-infused Bing , Microsoft is ready to shove it into Windows 11 with an update coming today . If you're in the Bing AI preview, you'll be able to access all of its new features from the search box in the Windows 11 taskbar. Just imagine a slightly more streamlined version of what we saw with the Bing AI on Edge : In addition to general web searching, you can


Windows 11 Phone Link supports limited iPhone syncing in preview
65Engadget / 3h
Microsoft is taking its first steps towards bringing iPhone syncing to Windows 11. The company announced today that the Insider preview of Phone Link would support iPhones starting this week. The feature (which has undergone several name changes ) has worked with Android phones since as far back as 2015. The initial preview will only sync calls, messages and contacts from your iPhone to a Windows


GravaStar's latest speaker looks like a tiny crawling robot
92Engadget / 3h
GravaStar, known for science-fiction-inspired speakers with surprisingly solid sound , introduced a new model today. In addition to playing music, the Supernova Bluetooth speaker doubles as a lantern — while resembling something that belongs in the Star Wars prequels. The company pitches it as a camping companion that ticks the boxes for music, lighting and oddball novelty. The speaker has a meta


Bing chatbot just got smarter – and it’s about to get different AI personalities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft has deployed a new version of its Bing chatbot (v96) featuring improvements to make the AI smarter in a couple of key areas – and a big change has been flagged up as imminent, too. Mikhail Parakhin, who heads up the Advertising and Web Services division at Microsoft, shared this info on Twitter (via MS Power User ). OK, it took longer than we initially expected, but finally Bing Chat v9


This critical WordPress plugin flaw could let hackers hijack your website
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Researchers have discovered two high-severity vulnerabilities in a popular WordPress theme and plugin that could allow threat actors to completely take over the affected websites. Cybersecurity experts from Patchstack uncovered two flaws in a premium add-on used mostly for real-estate websites. The $69 theme is called Houzez, and reportedly has more than 35,000 customers. The two vulnerabilities


Microsoft is bringing AI Bing and chat-powered searches to Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
As expected, Microsoft is bringing the powerful and somewhat controversial AI-Enabled Bing to Windows 11, and putting it right inside your taskbar. The update arrives today (February 28), but if you don't already have access to AI Bing (perhaps you're still on a waiting list ) you won't see it. For those that do have access, and are running at least Windows 11 version 22H2 on one of the best Wind


Breville Barista Express Impress Review: An Espresso Machine With Training Wheels
Wired / 4h
Breville’s newest countertop espresso machine is capable and accessible—and worth a shot, as long as you’re not a control freak about your coffee.


ChatGPT, Strollers, and the Anxiety of Automation
27Wired / 4h
I don't feel bad because I no longer need to cream butter by hand or knit my kids’ sweaters, so why do large language models feel different?


'Final Fantasy XVI' Is What Happens When Developers Grow Up
45Wired / 4h
The latest in the 36-year-old series is far darker than its predecessors.


The Unexpected Romance of Lego Sets
35Wired / 4h
My partner and I discovered that they’re the building blocks of a perfect date night. Here’s how you can get started.


Serena Ventures backs SoLo Funds as finance platform tops 1M registered users
54TechCrunch / 4h
SoLo Funds has acquired over 1 million registered users and over 1.3 million downloads to make it “the largest and first Black-owned personal finance platform” to do so, Rodney Williams, co-founder and president of SoLo, told TechCrunch. The community finance company defines the claim “as a business-to-consumer personal finance banking solution, U.S.-based and Black-owned with registered users or


Gable raises the roof (and $12M) for better remote working options
44TechCrunch / 4h
Remote working options and workplace flexibility can be a bit of a head-scratcher for employees and employers alike, but Gable , which has just raised $12 million in Series A funding following on a $3.25 million round of seed funding, is hoping to make it smoother for everyone. The company provides a one-stop-shop for managing employees’ remote working options. Through the Gable portal, employees


Google is rolling out fall detection to all Pixel Watch users
TechCrunch / 4h
Google has announced that its highly anticipated fall detection feature is rolling out to all Pixel Watch users today. Fall detection uses motion sensors and on-device machine learning to identify if a user has taken a hard fall and connect them with help if needed. The feature is similar to Apple’s fall detection feature, which the tech giant has offered since 2018 with the launch of the Apple W


Bonusly, a startup aiming to help employees get recognized for quality work, raises $18.9M
TechCrunch / 4h
Employee recognition is a key retention tool in a competitive jobs market. According to a recent SurveyMonkey poll, 82% of staffers consider recognition an important part of their happiness at work, while an equal percentage — 82% — report feeling happier overall as a result of receiving (presumably deserved) work recognition. It’s not just employees who see the value. In an industry poll , 56% o


Google says Chrome won’t drain your MacBook battery as much
TechCrunch / 4h
Google said that it is rolling out under-the-hood improvements to the latest version of Chrome that makes it less of a battery hog on MacBooks. The company said that version 110, which is rolling out to all users this week, will provide a performance boost on both new Macs with Apple processors and even older models. The test conducted by Google showed that users can watch 18 hours of YouTube vid


Microsoft brings the new Bing to Windows 11 and launches Phone Link for iOS
65TechCrunch / 4h
Microsoft is wasting no time bringing its new AI-powered Bing to all of its products. After introducing it in its Edge browser and then bringing it to the Edge, Bing and Skype apps on mobile , today it’s Windows 11’s turn to welcome the new Bing to its taskbar. This is part of a major Windows 11 upgrade that also includes the first preview of Phone Link for iOS, which will let you take calls and


TikTok launches ‘Sounds for Business’ to help marketers create engaging content
TechCrunch / 4h
TikTok announced today that it’s launching Sounds for Business, a collection of sounds that are designed as templates for easy marketing content creation. The collection includes a mix of music, voice over and other sound cues to help small businesses create quick and engaging content. The company has partnered with Elias Audio Branding, a subsidiary of Universal Production Music to launch the ne


EU antitrust regulators target Apple’s ‘anti-steering’ developer restrictions, but drop in-app purchases case
TechCrunch / 4h
The European Commission (EC) has confirmed a previously-issued preliminary view that Apple’s so-called “anti-steering” practices, which prevent developers from informing users about alternative payment options, constitutes unfair trading practices. However, in a refined Statement of Objections sent to Apple and published for the public today , the EC also said that it’s dropping an additional ant



Google's Pixel Watch Fall Detection Finally Arrives
How-To Geek / 4h
After years of waiting, Google finally debuted its first Pixel Watch late last year. It’s a quality watch with a lot of bells and whistles, but one big advertised feature, fall detection, was listed as “coming in 2023.” With the new March Pixel Watch update, fall detection is finally here. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Dell's New XPS Line Steps up the GPU Game
How-To Geek / 4h
Dell’s popular XPS portfolio is getting a much-needed upgrade with a powerful new XPS desktop and refreshed Dell XPS 15 and 17-inch laptops. And while both new laptops pack big specs like RTX-40 series GPUs into a thin profile, the desktop is bigger and more powerful than ever before. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Google’s Pixel Watch Now Has a Popular Apple Watch Feature
How-To Geek / 4h
Google released the long-awaited Pixel Watch in 2022, and the company is continuing to roll out new features for the smartwatch. It’s now one step closer to matching the Apple Watch with a new fall detection feature. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Dell’s XPS 15 and XPS 17 Laptops Are Getting New Hardware
How-To Geek / 4h
Dell’s XPS ultrabooks are some of the best laptops around, with sleek designs and (usually) the latest PC hardware. Following last year’s redesign of the XPS 13, Dell has now updated the larger XPS 15 and XPS 17 laptops. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Microsoft Bakes Bing AI Chatbot Right Into the Windows 11 Taskbar
46Gizmodo / 4h
Microsoft’s foray into artificial intelligence has been wild, and now its sometimes unhinged Bing chatbot is going to get even easier to access. Microsoft announced that the new AI-powered Bing , based on ChatGPT and pushed out into the world fast to beat Google to the punch, is coming to users in today’s Windows 11… Read more...


Google Starts Rolling Out Fall Detection to the Pixel Watch
21Gizmodo / 4h
Four months after its launch, Google has finally brought fall detection to the Pixel Watch . The software update starts rolling out today to all Pixel Watch users. You can check for it on the device or through the Personal Safety app on Android. Read more...


'Final Fantasy XVI' wants to make you love action games
Mashable / 4h
This is a special version made for media to experience, and contents may differ from the final version. Final Fantasy XVI is ready to drag the famous RPG series from Square Enix into the future. Or, at least, a future where everyone agrees that Devil May Cry is awesome. After playing a couple hours of the latest entry in the 35-year-old franchise and talking to some of its creators, I came away e


Driving The Only Polestar 2 Arctic Circle Ever Made Teaches You One Very Important Lesson
SlashGear / 4h
When Polestar offers you its one-off Arctic Circle EV and a sprawling snow track, it's only polite to go sideways. But there's a lesson for all drivers here.


Salesforce could be set to cut even more jobs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A leaked document has claimed Salesforce could be cutting even more jobs as it chases higher margins. Seen by Business Insider , the document, known as ‘Vision, Values, Methods, Obstacles, and Measurements’ (V2MOM) surfaces each year and is typically shared internally to give the CRM giant's workers an indication of the company’s direction in the coming months. This year, it seems that its direct


Disney Magic review: What it’s like to sail the original Disney ship 25 years later
62The Points Guy / 4h
If cars are often considered classics after 25 years, how does that translate to a popular cruise ship that is sailing toward its 25th birthday? Having sailed on Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, Disney Wish , which is still in its first year of operations, along with both Disney Dream and Disney Wonder , I was curious how my family would find things on the oldest ship in Disney’s fleet: Disney M


The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen Is Its Biggest Gimmick
How-To Geek / 4h
Since 2022, the Galaxy S Ultra range has taken a certain direction — that of the Galaxy Note. Both the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the S23 Ultra have the former Note range’s signature squared design and S Pen. But S Pen, however, is perhaps the phone’s biggest gimmick. Let me explain. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Why You Should Ditch Your Wire Grill Brush
How-To Geek / 4h
If you didn’t know, you need to clean your grill grates. It helps remove rust buildup, prevents germs and bacteria, and keeps food tasting great (no pun intended). But if you’re using a wire grill brush, it’s time to stop. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Time-Saving Laundry Hacks According to Laundry Experts
How-To Geek / 4h
Laundry is one of those household chores that never end. Whether you have a large family or you live alone, you can easily spend hours each week washing, drying, sorting, and folding clothing. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


The Download: making Bitcoin greener, and Elon Musk’s chatbot plans
MIT Technology Review / 4h
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. Ethereum moved to proof of stake. Why can’t Bitcoin? Last year, Ethereum went green. The second-most popular crypto platform transitioned to proof of stake, an energy-efficient framework for adding new blocks of transactions, NFTs, and other information to the


Wearing Masks At Airports & On Airplanes: My Approach
One Mile at a Time / 4h
I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately (as is evident based on my review trips ). Along those lines, a reader asked me whether I’m wearing masks nowadays when flying. In this post I figured I’d share my current approach… My current approach to masking while flying Let me start by saying that I’m happy that the mask mandate for travel has ended in most parts of the world, and I don’t judge anyo


Microsoft makes PC Game Pass available in 40 new countries
200+Engadget / 4h
Starting today, more people around the world will be able to access hundreds of games on Windows through Microsoft's subscription service. The company is expanding its PC Game Pass preview program to 40 more countries around the world, bringing its total number of territories to 86. Previously known as the Xbox Game Pass for PC, the service includes access to new Xbox Game Studios releases from d


Active learning is the future of generative AI: Here’s how to leverage it
59TechCrunch / 4h
Eric Landau Contributor Before Eric Landau co-founded Encord , he spent nearly a decade at DRW, where he was lead quantitative researcher on a global equity delta one desk and put thousands of models into production. He holds an S.M. in Applied Physics from Harvard University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Physics from Stanford University. More posts by this contributor 4 questi


Bitwise Industries lands $80M to expand its sprawling software dev business
TechCrunch / 4h
In 2013, Irma Olguin Jr. — a third-generation Mexican American and the first in her family to go to college — was working on making coding instruction available to disadvantaged members of her community. During her work, she met Jake Soberal, an intellectual property lawyer, who shared Olguin’s desire to leverage the tech industry to effect change at the local level. Olguin and Soberal started by


Businesses can now hire project managers through Fiverr
TechCrunch / 4h
Fiverr, the online gig marketplace for just about anything, today launched a white glove service for big-budget buyers. Called Project Partner , the service pairs customers with a project leader who manages their project end-to-end. (I struggled mightily, dear readers, to find a synonym for “project” here, but couldn’t. Please forgive me.) Shai-Lee Spigelman, the general manager of Fiverr Busines



American Airlines Replaced Safety Videos With Audio. This Lip Syncing Flight Attendant Is Everything [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...


Portrait of soprano Carlotta Franzell. Printed on front: “J. Abresch, N.Y.” Stamped on back: “Kindly give credit to Jam...
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
Portrait of soprano Carlotta Franzell. Printed on front: “J. Abresch, N.Y.” Stamped on back: “Kindly give credit to James Abresch, 200 West 57th St., N.Y.C.” Label on back: “Carlotta Franzell, who originated the demure little Cindy Lou in the Broadway production of Carmen Jones returns in the role when Civic’s final offering opens at Masonic, Monday, February 28.” 1949 E. Azalia Hackley Collectio


Platforms Are Fighting Online Abuse—but Not the Right Kind
30Wired / 5h
For some people, particularly marginalized groups, harassment is a chronic problem. But the best tools to help them only work for “acute” situations.


Q Acoustics M20 HD Review: Big Sound, Small Money
32Wired / 5h
These speakers provide exceptionally clear, smooth, and balanced sound and plenty of ways to play, but they skip some modern features.


Can You Build a Fanless Desktop PC?
How-To Geek / 5h
If you’ve seen gaming PCs, you may have noticed the monstrous number of fans these systems use to keep things cool, but what if you went the other way? Can you build a PC that has no fans at all? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


African watchdog forces Jumia to review its terms in push to protect consumers
TechCrunch / 5h
Africa’s largest e-commerce site Jumia has amended its terms and conditions after the regional watchdog, the COMESA (Common Markets for Eastern and Southern Africa) Competition Commission, compelled the marketplace to review clauses and disclaimers it found to be misleading and false. The commission, which precludes restrictive business practices across the common market (21 countries) in Africa,


Europe’s music streaming antitrust case against Apple will now focus on ‘anti-steering’ clauses
Engadget / 5h
Back in 2021, the European Commission issued antitrust charges against Apple after deciding that the company may be abusing its dominant position when it comes to music streaming apps. The commission sent the tech giant a Statement of Objections listing issues that it believes warrant further investigation. In it, the EU's executive body outlined its issues with Apple, namely making developers us


Delayed Suicide Squad shooter gets Xbox Series X and PS5 performance confirmed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Upcoming co-op shooter The Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League looks incredibly fast-paced and frantic, so it's a good thing that the game is targeting 60fps on Xbox Series X and PS5. Few specific details regarding different performance modes for The Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League for Xbox Series X and PS5 have been verified as of yet. Judging from the fact that the game is an always-o


Google says photo tricks like Magic Eraser are coming to your videos next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google Photos AI tricks like Magic Eraser have just been opened up to all Google One subscribers, but now Google says it's planning to bring them to the next frontier: your videos. In the latest edition of the company's Made by Google podcast, Senior Product Manager Zachary Senzer talks about how using AI to automatically edit videos, in a similar way to existing tools like Photo Unblur and Magic


Zoom reckons it's going to be around for years to come
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Zoom has announced strong end of year financial results, showing the apparent continuing appeal of its video conferencing platform even in a period where many companies announced mass layoffs and huge cost-cutting measures. The platform saw a 27% growth in customers, which CEO Eric Yuan puts largely down to its dedicated, and growing, enterprise customer base. Enterprise revenue was up a staggeri


TikTok answers three big cybersecurity fears about the app
49BBC News - Technology / 5h
Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cybersecurity risks.


The Morning After: Welcome to the exciting world of ‘Pokémon Sleep’
100+Engadget / 5h
Almost four years after it was announced , Pokémon Sleep , a mobile game that tracks your sleep, is finally on the way. According to yesterday's Pokémon Presents event , it’ll arrive sometime this summer , after it was meant to debut in 2020. It features Snorlax (of course) and Professor Neroli, a Pokémon sleep researcher. The idea is you leave your phone next to you when you go to bed, and it an


Meta will create 'AI personas' for WhatsApp and Messenger
200+Mashable / 6h
Chatbots such as ChatGPT might one day be an important part of our everyday lives, and Facebook is facilitating that by building them into its chat apps, Messenger and WhatsApp. In a post published on Monday , Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is creating a "new top-level product group (...) focused on generative AI." The team will start by building "creative and expressive tools," but ov


China Is Relentlessly Hacking Its Neighbors
87Wired / 6h
New details reveal that Beijing-backed hackers targeted the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, adding to a string of attacks in the region.


Apple Users Need to Update iOS Now to Patch Serious Flaws
23Wired / 6h
Plus: Microsoft fixes several zero-day bugs, Google patches Chrome and Android, Mozilla rids Firefox of a full-screen vulnerability, and more.


Face Recognition Software Led to His Arrest. It Was Dead Wrong
78Wired / 6h
Alonzo Sawyer’s misidentification by algorithm made him a suspect for a crime police now say was committed by someone else—feeding debate over regulation.


Want to go from direct-to-consumer to retail? This startup has a platform for that
81TechCrunch / 6h
While the global pandemic was still in full force, Dipti Desai, who had been building data platforms at Uber at the time, started working with a nonprofit selling masks on Shopify. As she helped them build out their digital storefront, Desai began talking to other brands about their challenges with regard to data. “It was really hard for them to understand what was going on in their business,” De


For Bain Capital Ventures, ‘it is 2021 all over again’ (well, almost)
TechCrunch / 6h
Bain Capital Ventures is doubling down on what works, literally. The venture firm, one of Bain’s 11 financial divisions, has raised $1.9 billion across two funds, one for seed to growth-stage startups that hovers around $1.4 billion, and one for later-stage opportunities that closed around a third of that, at $493 million. The capital total is a staggering 46% increase from its last set of funds,


Details: New Lufthansa Business Class, First Row Suite
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
In late 2017, Lufthansa announced its new business class product, which over five years later still isn’t available on a single plane. The airline has today formally unveiled further details of its new “Allegris” product offering. In addition to revealing details about a new first class product , Lufthansa has also announced more details about its new business class. A look at Lufthansa’s new bus


How to Buy a Gaming Monitor
How-To Geek / 6h
Buying a monitor for gaming can be tricky. Manufacturers and retailers will try and pull you in various directions with features you may or may not need. Let’s take a look at some of the most important questions to ask and features to be aware of when buying a monitor. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Obsidian game directors keen on Fallout New Vegas “graphical remaster”
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Obsidian game directors Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky have expressed excitement at the idea of a Fallout New Vegas “graphical remaster”. Speaking in an interview with TheGamer.com concerning the unveiling of The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition ’s impending release , Cain and Boyarsky said that a remastered version of New Vegas would be “awesome” ( via TheGamer ). Though Cain stressed that t


Details: New Lufthansa First Class Suite, Double Bed
1KOne Mile at a Time / 6h
In October 2022, Lufthansa unveiled its biggest-ever investment in the premium cabin experience, as part of what’s called the new “Allegris” product generation. In addition to new business class seats , this also includes a new first class product. The airline has today revealed more details about what we can expect, and there’s a surprise most of us weren’t anticipating. Lufthansa’s new first cl


Elon Musk might be working on an 'anti-woke' version of ChatGPT - and that sucks for AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The explosion in popularity of the ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot is one to be admired and feared (just a little), and we’re seeing more and more companies scramble to include it in their products as quickly as possible. Meta and Twitter are likely to be next in the Silicon Valley Scramble for AI, and no one seems to be sure what this might mean for users. We’ve already witnessed th


Elden Ring's first expansion is called 'Shadow of the Erdtree'
100+Engadget / 6h
FromSoftware has confirmed the rumors that had been circulating since earlier this year that Elden Ring is getting a big DLC. In an announcement posted on the game's Twitter account, the Japanese developer said that an upcoming expansion entitled Shadow of the Erdtree is currently in development. It also shared a key artwork for the expansion, but it has yet to reveal details on what it's going t


OnePlus is working on a foldable phone, and it’s launching this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
OnePlus has had a busy time at MWC 2023 , showing off a OnePlus 11 Concept phone , letting us deliver a hands-on OnePlus Pad review , and revealing a OnePlus 45W Liquid Cooler . But the company might have saved the best for last. In a panel hosted by TechRadar’s Senior Phones Editor Alex Walker-Todd, we learned from Kinder Liu, President and COO of OnePlus, that the company is building its first


This major encryption boost means that even Gmail can't read your emails
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Client-side encryption (CSE), a means of protecting and controlling access to personal or corporate data, has arrived for Gmail . In a blog post announcing the news, the tech giant notes that, while Google Workspace already encrypts data using secure cryptographic libraries, CSE gives Workspace users and admins “total control” over their cryptographic keys and access to data. Simply put, this sho


Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review: Overlooked No More
How-To Geek / 7h
The new year means new Samsung phones. The Galaxy S23+ is the middle child of Samsung’s latest family, but it’s trying to break out of that mold. It just might be the family favorite this time around. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


OnePlus will launch its first foldable smartphone later this year
500+Engadget / 7h
OnePlus is having quite an eventful Mobile World Congress. In addition to revealing its latest experimental phone that it envisions to have liquid cooling capabilities, the company has also announced that it will be launching its first foldable smartphone in the second half of 2023. With this revelation, OnePlus has confirmed previous rumors that it's working on a foldable device similar to Samsu


The Mining Industry’s Next Frontier Is Deep, Deep Under the Sea
54Wired / 7h
Companies are diving to the bottom to scoop up metals essential for our EV-driven future. But how much ocean are we willing to sacrifice?


Mobile malware threats are slowly dwindling
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Since reaching record highs in 2020, the number of mobile malware installers has been gradually declining, new figures from Kaspersky have claimed. The company's “mobile malware threat landscape in 2022” report claims that although 5.6 million detected mobile malware installations were detected in 2020, this number has fallen to 1.6 million in 2022, a drop of roughly 70%. In previous years, the m


'They are right': The Mandalorian director admits some season 3 fan theories are true
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Rick Famuyiwa has admitted that some fan theories surrounding The Mandalorian season 3 are 100% true. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar, the Star Wars show's director-executive producer confirmed that some fans had correctly guessed parts of The Mandalorian season 3 's story, character introductions, and how it'll tie into other projects set in the galaxy far, far away. Star Wars fans shouldn't g


Microsoft Teams is finally putting an end to your potty mouth
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Telling your boss what you really think of them on a Microsoft Teams call could soon be a thing of the past after the company announced a new update aimed at censoring some of user's more unfortunate utterings. The video conferencing platform is working on a new filtering control that will allow users to choose whether they see profanity or not in Microsoft Teams Live Captions. The new addition w


The Galaxy Ring could be Samsung's take on the health-tracking Oura Ring
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Samsung might be developing its own smart ring, a wearable that could monitor your health and fitness data in a similar way one of the best fitness trackers . Like the Galaxy Buds , Galaxy S23 , and Galaxy Watch 5 , the new smart ring would likely use the brand’s typical naming convention and be called the Galaxy Ring. Not many details are known about it yet, but the trademark filing that reveale


The best gaming mouse to upgrade the way you play, according to gamers
Mashable / 7h
Whether you’re exploring intense and immersive virtual worlds or obliterating foes with your buddies by your side, any self-respecting gamer knows that a quality gaming mouse is an absolute necessity. This basic computer accessory has become more sophisticated as it evolved for the needs of gamers, and adding a fast, responsive mouse to your gaming setup can make all the difference. There are a l


OnePlus’ first foldable will arrive in the second half of the year
37TechCrunch / 7h
The OnePlus that was founded in 2013 was a cautious company, deliberate in its release schedule. The Shenzhen-based firm would announce one to two phones a year, not hung up on being the first to market with new features. It was a cadence that allowed the company to distinguish itself, in part, through pricing, with products often priced hundreds of dollars less than flagships from Samsung and Ap


Polar is bringing its fitness tracking tech to rival watches
100+Engadget / 8h
Polar isn't as big a name in fitness watches as competitors like Garmin, but it believes it has a way to extend its footprint: license its technology to those rivals. The company is now making 25 fitness algorithms available to some companies. "Powered by Polar" watches can use the brand's activity, health and sleep tracking know-how in combination with their own hardware and services. Third part


Human brain cells are trouncing computers in raw speed and power
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Scientists are using human brain cells to create biocomputers that offer “unprecedented advances in computing speed, processing power, data efficiency and storage capabilities” over the current zeitgeist in computer processing, artificial intelligence (AI). Per an article in academic journal Frontiers in Science (FiS), scientists note that this form of biocomputing, known as organoid intelligence


The best PlayStation 5 controllers to pair with your new-gen console
Mashable / 8h
Has HBO's The Last of Us inspired you to play the PlayStation games that inspired the show? Whether you're a newbie gamer looking to buy a PlayStation 5 or a seasoned pro looking for a few upgrades, you're going to want the best add-ons possible. One of the most important ones? A controller. Now is the best time to buy a PlayStation 5 controller Just a few months ago, writing a roundup of the bes


All the best toasters that we tested and loved
Mashable / 8h
Do you like toast? Of course you do. We spent hours testing toasters to come up with this final list of favorites. Believe it or not, toasters are more complex than you think. Although all toasters toast, not all toasters are the same. The simplest toasters will quickly toast bread with the turn of a dial and the push of a lever, whereas the fanciest options will feature more ways to customize yo


Ditch your gas stove for a portable induction cooktop. These are the best, according to cooks.
Mashable / 8h
Anyone who has attempted to cook in a very tiny kitchen (hi, it’s me) knows the struggle of how quickly that space can heat up, especially when you have both an oven and a gas cooktop going. But what if you could cook wherever you have the space to place a burner — and eliminate those pesky flames from the equation altogether? Well, whether you’re working with an incredibly small kitchen, need so



Govee’s Envisual TV Backlight T2 takes movie night to the next level
Mashable / 8h
I’m a sucker for smart lighting. From LIFX’s color-changing light bulbs to installing swoon-worthy LED backlights in both my living room and home office, I’ve learned firsthand the power of great lighting to level up your home decor. Weirdly enough, it’s one of the only ways I’ve stepped into the world of smart home devices — I’m not a huge fan of many home assistants or randomly WiFi-enabled gad


Get 2 LED corner lamps for only $140 and choose from 16 million colors
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : As of Feb. 28, you can get a two-pack of the Lamp Depot Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamps for just $139.99 — that's 53% in savings. You don’t have to completely redecorate a room to make it feel like a fresh, new place. All it takes is a subtle shift in lighting for you to turn a living room into a party space or a kitchen into a cozy dining nook. With a two-pack of Lamp Depot Minimalist


The best cameras for travelling
22Mashable / 8h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. It can't have escaped your attention that people like to take photographs when they travel . In fact, people who barely use their phone's camera in regular life are often eager to document new places, wonderful landscapes, buildings, water features, art, nature, people, animals, and, of course


Aventon's New Electric Bike Has Cargo Hauling in Mind
How-To Geek / 8h
Aventon is a California-based electric bike company with several neat bikes, and now it’s branching out with new models. The company just announced the Abound, an ebike perfect for hauling kids, cargo, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The Next 'Pokemon' Game Is the Opposite of 'Pokemon Go'
How-To Geek / 8h
You’ve spent plenty of time walking in Pokemon Go. But the franchise’s next mobile app asks you to sit still and take a rest—arriving this summer, Pokemon Sleep tracks your rest and pairs you with slumbering monsters. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Ethereum moved to proof of stake. Why can’t Bitcoin?
61MIT Technology Review / 8h
Tech Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more here . Last year, Ethereum went green. The second-most-popular crypto platform transitioned to proof of stake, an energy-efficient framework for adding new blocks of transactions, NFTs, and other information to the blockchain. When Ethereum completed t


The best blenders for every task
Mashable / 8h
It might come as a shock to cocktail enthusiasts, but blenders can be used for more than just frozen margaritas. Surprising, right? The possibilities are actually endless: hot soup without a hob, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a hand mixer. Those are just a few of the tasks these multitasking blenders can tackle. Just like how the Instant Pot can replace a pan or slow co


The best blenders for making healthy smoothies
Mashable / 8h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. If you’re the sort of person who likes to make smoothies with a capital “smooth”, you need a blender in your life. Of course, you can use a blender for all sorts of stuff — soups, juice, general nutritional mush — but the first thing that comes to mind is smoothies. If a blender isn't good at


Cycle is a new product management hub that centralizes all customer feedback
TechCrunch / 10h
Meet Cycle , a French startup that is building a collaboration tool for product managers where they can collect data from various tools, work on the next product iterations and close the feedback loop with the most engaged customers. The company raised a total of $6 million across two funding rounds, including a recent funding round led by Boldstart that closed late last year. The startup is back


LastPass says hackers broke into an employee PC to steal the company's password vault
45Engadget / 10h
LastPass has posted an update on its investigation regarding a couple of security incidents that took place last year, and they're sounding graver than previously thought. Apparently, the bad actors involved in those incidents also infiltrated a company DevOps engineer's home computer by exploiting a third-party media software package. They implanted a keylogger into the software, which they then


'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this year, letting Pikachu join you in bed
Mashable / 11h
We finally have an update on Pokémon Sleep , four years after it was first announced . At last, we may finally get some good Pokémon -themed rest. Nintendo revealed our first look at Pokémon Sleep on Monday, sharing a teaser trailer as well as a video explaining how the game will work — though whether or not this app can actually be classified as a game is debatable. SEE ALSO: I still play Pokémo


Xiaomi's 300W demo fully charges a phone in five minutes
500+Engadget / 11h
Back in late October, we saw Xiaomi releasing its 210W mobile charging tech by way of its Redmi sub-brand, and this was eventually beaten by a 240W version from Realme — part of the Oppo and OnePlus family — in early February. Given that it's MWC week, today Xiaomi swiftly responded with a whopping 300W demo, which brought the charging time down to a little under five minutes — almost half that o


Meta says it is experimenting with AI-powered chat on WhatsApp and Messenger
200+TechCrunch / 11h
No company is immune from the generative AI wave, and everybody wants in. Meta is the latest entrant in testing AI-powered tools for its products. Mark Zuckerberg has announced that the company is building “a new top-level product group” to integrate generative AI into its services used by billions of users. Zuckerberg said the team will focus on building creative tools at first, but its long-ter


Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, February 28 (game #400)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you're already a Wordle addict then Quordle could be your next must-play game. This spin-off takes the familiar Wordle format and makes it harder by giving you four puzzles to solve simultaneously. As you might imagine, it's hard! So if you already find yourself searching for Wordle clues , you'll probably need some for Quordle too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle addict who's been playing since Dece


Canada bans TikTok on government devices
500+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The federal government says the video app is an "unacceptable" risk to privacy and security.


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 28
Mashable / 12h
It's somehow the end of February already, but Wordle is forever. Celebrate the lengthening days (or the advent of soup weather, if you're in the other hemisphere) with our fresh hints and tips to help you figure out today's word. If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 28's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yours


This old-school Star Wars role-playing game bundle is on sale for under £5
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Bundle is on sale for £4.13, saving you 75% on list price. Why do kids get to have all the fun? With a rise in Kidults (adults buying toys for themselves) now is the perfect time to embrace your inner child. And if you happen to still harbour a love of video games from your younger years and are feeling nostalgic, you might want to check out this


The iPhone 4 SE could make a surprising comeback with an OLED screen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The iPhone SE 4 lives...maybe. In a recent Twitter thread, reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that the tech giant has restarted development on the iPhone SE 4 – two months after it was reportedly canceled. The reason the project was axed in the first place, according to Kuo’s post on Medium ,