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Jenna Ortega wants 'Wednesday' Season 2 to be more horror, less romance
100+Mashable / 1h
Jenna Ortega is coming off the heels of Netflix's Wednesday , reprising her role as Tara Carpenter in Scream VI , and she's set to host Saturday Night Live . But alongside her sparkling repertoire, she's known for her frank, deadpan delivery and distinctively honest humor. All of this comes through during her appearance on The Tonight Show , when she spoke to host Jimmy Fallon about her performan
JJ Abrams' Batman TV show finds a new home after HBO Max cancellation
57TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Batman: Caped Crusader , a new animated series from JJ Abrams, has been picked up by Amazon Studios after its HBO Max cancellation. The TV show, which is billed as a reinterpretation of the Dark Knight's mythos, has been given a two-season order for Prime Video , Amazon's streaming platform, according to Variety . Batman: Caped Crusader was initially set to debut on HBO Max , Warner Bros. Discove
Guide To Alaska Airlines Status Match & Challenge
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Note : California-based Mileage Plan members who initiate an MVP Gold 75K status challenge between March 9-20, 2023, can receive an Alaska Lounge membership for their 90-day status challenge period. I’ve added a section below to reflect this unique opportunity. It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal t
Bird still has a long way to go to reach profitability
TechCrunch / now
Shared micromobility company Bird reported a somewhat head-scratching fourth quarter and full year 2022 earnings Friday morning. At first glance, Bird’s earnings show a company that beat Wall Street revenue expectations and is promising free cash flow positivity by the end of this year. But at second glance, that revenue beat isn’t as simple as it seems. Bird reported revenue of $69.7 million for
Get Ready to Meet the ChatGPT Clones
Wired / 7min
The technology behind OpenAI’s viral chatbot is set to become widely replicated, unleashing a tidal wave of bots.
The World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Is About to Launch
Wired / 7min
Relativity Space’s attempt to reach orbit heralds the increasing use of 3D printing in the space sector.
12 Best Mario Day Deals on Nintendo Games and Consoles (2023)
Wired / 7min
Celebrate everyone's favorite red-capped plumber with a discount on a special Nintendo Switch and classic games.
'The Last of Us' Isn’t the Last of Anything
Wired / 7min
Watercooler TV didn’t end with Game of Thrones. The success of HBO’s latest viral drama makes this obvious.
Russia Is Powering Up a Giant Laser to Test Its Nuclear Weapons
Wired / 7min
To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest one of all.
Apple's next HomePod is tipped to be its take on the Amazon Echo Show
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Following the surprise return of the HomePod smart speaker earlier this year, there are reports suggesting Apple could launch a new model in 2024 to take on the Amazon Echo Show. Alongside its iPad tablets, Mac computers, and other tech, Apple also produces a range of smart speakers called HomePods, the most recent of which is the HomePod 2 . The devices are very sonically capable – in our HomePo
Hands-On With The 2024 Mustang's Dashboard Convinced Us Ford's Unreal Gamble Pays Off
SlashGear / 17min
The stakes are high when you're trying to add technology to a bonafide automotive icon. For the 2024 Mustang, then, the challenge is considerable.
How (and why) to get off the beaten path in Denmark
Mashable / 40min
When you think about Denmark, you might think about LEGO, Hans Christian Andersen, or the country’s considerable contributions to the world of furniture design. But if you’ve never given the country much thought as a travel destination, you’re missing out. From Medieval-era cobblestone streets in urban landscapes to natural wonders you have to see to believe, Denmark offers something for everyone
TikTok creator Becca Moore on life online and stealing her sisters' identity
Mashable / 40min
Becca Moore is for the girls. On TikTok , @becccamooore is best known for her amusing ratings ( rating my creepy dms ), lists ( things I've genuinely, genuinely posted on Instagram ), dating stories ( that time a baseball player flew me out to meet him ), and that time an Uber driver saved her life and she went on to be good friends with his entire family . Moore is part of a group of women onlin
Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 2 looks like Cyberpunk 2077 on a mind-bending sugar rush
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Fortnite Chapter 4 season 2 is here, boasting a psychedelic new trailer, along with a range of new cosmetics, items, and locations. Fortnite ’s latest update promises all sorts of new goodies. Mega City, a brand new map comes with a new biome full of new locations including the tranquil cherry blossoms of Steamy Springs, the waters of Knotty Nets, and the frantic battles of Kenjutsu Crossing, jus
Mortal Kombat 12: everything we know so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
Mortal Kombat 12 is coming out in 2023. The latest iteration of the classic fighting game from NetherRealm Studios will bring yet more no-holds-barred action and bloody violence to our screens. Mortal Kombat 12 was only announced recently via a Warner Brothers earnings call, so we don’t yet have many concrete details about the fighting game. Like its predecessors, Mortal Kombat 12 is likely to be
Microsoft finally fixes annoying Windows 11 file copying bug
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
Windows 11 is about to get the full fix for a bug that causes serious aggravation to some users when trying to copy big files. This problem has been around for some time, but Microsoft has finally got a handle on it, because as Windows Latest points out, the cure is bundled up with the freshly revealed ‘Moment 2’ update for Windows 11 22H2 . That update is already available as an optional offerin
iPhone 17 could get under-display Face ID, while iPhone 19 could regain Touch ID?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
It’s been rumored for years that Apple is working on moving its Face ID sensors under the iPhone display, so that they’re invisible, but it seems we could still be years away from this happening. According to Ross Young – a reliable leaker – (via 9to5Mac ) the company’s under-display Face ID plans are expected to be pushed back at least a year, to 2025 or later, due to sensor issues. This would m
You won't even be able to escape ChatGPT at work now, thanks to Microsoft
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
Since ChatGPT launched in November 2022, individuals and businesses have been using it to summarize text, create new content, think up new ideas, and even write code. As the service began to amass millions of active monthly users, rumors started circulating about Microsoft’s involvement with the company behind ChatGPT, OpenAI. Since then, Microsoft is reported to have invested billions in the com
More than 200 people have been treated with experimental CRISPR therapies
MIT Technology Review / 59min
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . I’ve spent the last few days thinking about how, when, and if we should use gene-editing tools to change the human genome. These are huge questions, and very emotive ones—especially when it comes to editing embryos. I watched scientists, ethicists, patien
Everything you need to know about the TikTok ban in the U.S.
Mashable / 1h
When you scroll on my TikTok For You page, you see Selena and Haley drama, vegetarian recipes, cats, comedy, and a lot of capybaras. That might not seem particularly threatening to you, but it sure does to governments across the world. It seems like everyone is trying to ban TikTok. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Why the U.S. wants to ban TikTok TikTok was once an American app n
Major Etihad Guest Award Changes March 2023
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Etihad Guest has just made some major program changes. A few weeks ago, Etihad revealed that updates would be coming to award pricing, and they have been implemented as of today, March 10, 2023. While there’s some good news, these changes are overwhelmingly negative, at least for those who were good at maximizing miles. Etihad Guest creates zone based award charts Etihad Guest has introduced new
Watch Jenna Ortega lying to Jimmy Fallon with a completely deadpan face
Mashable / 1h
Anyone with a poker face as good as Jenna Ortega's should be pretty good at lying, right? Facing off against Jimmy Fallon in the Tonight Show clip above, the Wednesday star channels all her skills of deception in a game of "Box of Lies", which sees the pair taking turns describing the bizarre contents of different mystery boxes to each other and attempting to trick their opponent into making the
8 Music Videos That Show How Fast Deepfakes Are Evolving
Gizmodo / 1h
The sudden explosion of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other large language models has led to renewed attention on artificial intelligence that’s capable of mimicking speech, especially for well-known figures. It has left some spectators fearful of a rise in deepfake-fueled misinformation, copyright chaos, or possibly even the… Read more...
Latvia Punishes Drunk Drivers by Donating Their Cars to Ukraine
Gizmodo / 1h
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Prosus in talks to sell Olx Autos business in India, other markets
23TechCrunch / 1h
Prosus is actively engaging with multiple players to explore sale of classified business Olx’s Autos unit in several markets including India and Indonesia, according to a source familiar with the matter. In a statement, the technology investor said pursuit of a global growth strategy for Olx’s automotive business “is no longer the right approach for our shareholders” and that it was exploring “al
Meet the AI expert who says we should stop using AI so much
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Meredith Broussard is unusually well placed to dissect the ongoing hype around AI. She’s a data scientist and associate professor at New York University, and she’s been one of the leading researchers in the field of algorithmic bias for years. And though her own work leaves her buried in math problems, she’s spent the last few years thinking about problems that mathematics can’t solve. Her reflec
Customer service is the next industry to get an AI boost
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
This year has been the year to deliver widescale AI solutions, with technologies from OpenAI and Google taking much of the spotlight in recent months. Besides the public-facing conversational tools, many organizations are starting to adopt artificial intelligence in an effort to enhance worker productivity. Integrated cloud communications platform provider 8x8 is the next company to jump on the b
'65' review: Who wins when Adam Driver fights dinosaurs? The audience.
Mashable / 1h
Is 65 ridiculous? Absolutely. Is it trope-y and occasionally too self-serious for its own good? Also yes. But did I still have the time of my life? You're darn right I did. Of course, it probably helps that I'm obsessed with the core premise: "Adam Driver fights dinosaurs." Take an Oscar nominee renowned for his intensity, pit him against a bunch of prehistoric predators, and I am 100 percent in
MAR10 Day deals on Nintendo Switch, games, and more at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
Mashable / 1h
Whether you're looking for the best deal on a Nintendo Switch console or a Nintendo Switch game, here are our top picks for March 10 — aka MAR10 Day: BEST DEAL ON NINTENDO SWITCH CONSOLE: Get a Geek Squad-certified refurbished Nintendo Switch for just $289.99 , down from $299.99 (save $10) at Best Buy. BEST DEAL ON NINTENDO SWITCH GAMES: The Super Mario Odyssey (standard edition) is on sale for $
Work on your game with this at-home golf simulator, now $50 off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through March 15, you can snag the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator for just $199.99 instead of $249.99 and save 20%. Know a golf lover who is counting down the days until the big tournament ? Golf season is in the air, so it's understandable that golfers and fans of the greats are getting excited to watch next month. And now, during the Golf Campaign, there are some great golf-related ways to
Outshine your car's high beams with this $50 flashlight
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of March 10, the P80 Pocket Torch by Nextorch is on sale for only $49.99 — that's 16% off its usual price of $59.99. Spring can’t come soon enough for diehard campers and outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re planning your first big excursion of the season, make sure you have a solid everyday-carry flashlight to bring along. The P80 Rechargeable Pocket Torch is a powerful flashlight with a ma
'The Company of Wolves' rebrands Red Riding Hood as sensual horror
Mashable / 1h
"Little girls, this seems to say / Never stop upon your way / Never trust a stranger friend / No-one knows how it will end / As you're pretty, so be wise / Wolves may lurk in every guise / Now as then, 'tis simple truth / Sweetest tongue has sharpest tooth." That's a bit more poetry than your basic, "My what big teeth you have," no? But then Neil Jordan's 1984 gothic-horror classic, The Company o
As Meta democratizes marketing, here's what small businesses need to know to grow
Mashable / 1h
Social media is the common marketplace for just about everything these days, supplying forms of cultural and real world currency to billions of users. It's often a democratizing force for creators and businesses operating in highly competitive markets and systems which make it difficult to succeed. That's especially the case for businesses started and run by women, which received only 1.9 percent
11 movies we can't wait to see at SXSW 2023
Mashable / 1h
South by Southwest 2023 kicks off Friday with a rousing festival that celebrates tech, wellness, comedy, music, television, film, and much, much more. This year, Mashable will be on the ground at SXSW, hitting the big premieres and seeking out the hidden gems in a movie line-up studded with stars like Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Taron Egerton, Ayo Edebiri, Rachel Sennott, and Academy Award no
Penn Badgley shares his thoughts on 'You' Season 4's big twist and what it all actually means
Mashable / 1h
Season 4 of You felt like an episode of Riverdale . Joe (Penn Badgley) moved to London, assumed a new identity, briefly got stalked, befriended a billionaire Brady bunch, was almost burned alive, and yet none of the aforementioned are actually this season's wildest moment. While You 's always been partial to plot twists, Part 2 of Season 4 saw the show employ its most ambitious twist yet, transfo
7 burning questions we have for 'You' Season 5
Mashable / 1h
If I were to make an out-of-context You Season 4 , there'd be a game of Cluedo , Fight Club , a bottle of urine , and Taylor Swift . This season was wild . And the finale's rolling credits felt like a deep breath of air after running a marathon. After a series of plot twists and a lone Joe (Penn Badgley) haphazardly trying to clean up his mess, Season 4 wrapped up Joe's chapter in London with a m
Here's the deal with 'You' Season 4's finale and what might happen in Season 5
Mashable / 1h
We can all agree that the fourth season of You was by far the most chaotic in the twisted cinematic universe inhabited by our protagonist Joe (Penn Badgley). From methodically disassembling a human body while "I Like It" by Cardi B plays in the background to Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" becoming his self-proclaimed anthem, Joe has been ridiculously wild this season, managing to one-up himself as th
'Super Mario Bros.' cast singing the Mario theme with Fallon and The Roots is cheery viewing
34Mashable / 1h
Whether you're a Mario fan or not, you're probably familiar with that classic Super Mario theme music. And if you're familiar with it, you might well have found yourself humming that catchy tune at some point. In the Tonight Show video above Jimmy Fallon and The Roots sing the theme music alongside the cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie , including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Keegan-Michael Ke
A Representative Goes to A.I. School, and How to Ban TikTok
25NYT > Technology / 2h
Also, how Waluigi may explain why A.I. chatbots are misbehaving.
Scientists create the most complex map yet of an insect brain's 'wiring'
Engadget / 3h
Researchers understand the structure of brains and have mapped them out in some detail, but they still don't know exactly how they process data — for that, a detailed "circuit map" of the brain is needed. Now, scientists have created just such a map for the most advanced creature yet: a fruit fly larva. Called a connectome, it diagrams the insect's 3016 neurons and 548,000 synapses, Neuroscience
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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
retropopcult : lisamarie-vee : March 9, 1973
Meta is working on a Twitter killer, but with a twist
46Mashable / 3h
Twitter hasn't been doing too well lately, and now the sharks are coming. Facebook's parent company Meta is working on a standalone, text-based social network app that will be both a rival to Twitter, and its decentralized competitor, Mastodon , at the same time. Moneycontrol broke the news, and Meta confirmed the news, though the company didn't share too many details about what it's working on.
'Ted Lasso' Season 3 review: Higher stakes, same old Ted
Mashable / 4h
Just as football continues to be life, so too does Ted Lasso continue to be its charming, heartwarming (and occasionally heartbreaking) self in Season 3. If you enjoyed the Emmy-winning first two seasons of Ted Lasso , which sees American Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) coaching London-based football team AFC Richmond, then you'll surely enjoy Season 3. Based on the first four episodes given to critic
‘Ted Lasso’ returns with a stronger, more focused third season
Engadget / 4h
I’ve always found the major criticism against Ted Lasso , that it’s too saccharine, to be quite unfair. This is a series in the Frank Capra mold, where the sunny skies and primary colors sweeten the bitter pills being handed out. For every scene of wish fulfillment designed to get you pumping the air, there are meditations on suicide, betrayal and emotional neglect. It’s also funny – enough that
Meta is working on a decentralized social app
37TechCrunch / 4h
If there is a social media phenomenon getting some kind of popularity, Meta will try and jump in. We have seen the company copy different kinds of formats ranging from Stories to short videos after seeing the success of other platforms. Now, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company is working on a decentralized text-based app. Meta confirmed this development in a statement but didn’t give out details abou
Meta is building a decentralized Twitter competitor
Engadget / 4h
Meta might offer a Twitter alternative like Mastodon in the future, according MoneyControl and Platformer . The social networking giant is reportedly in the early stages of developing an app codenamed P92 that would let users post text-based updates, and it's going to support Mastodon's social networking protocol called ActivityPub. Meta confirmed that a decentralized social network is in the wor
Remotely access a PC from any iPhone or Android. Here's how.
Mashable / 5h
Since 2020, more people have been working from home. As a result, there’s been a greater need to access computers remotely. And one tool for the job is Microsoft's Remote Desktop program , which can help you connect your home computer to one in the office. But if you’re on the go without a laptop, you can also access a remote PC from an Apple or Android device. After making the connection, you’re
Quordle today - hints and answers for Friday, March 10 (game #410)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's been a tough old week on Quordle, and Friday's puzzle isn't any easier. You'll want some Quordle hints to have the best chance of success - and if you're a Wordle fan then I definitely recommend visiting my Wordle clues page, too. I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read
How to block a number on your smartphone
Mashable / 5h
There are all sorts of reasons to block a number: an ex who can't take a hint, relentless telemarketers, or those scammers who love spoofing . When your phone has buzzed one more time than you can take , it's time to block that number. But how? Here are the steps to take depending on your OS and carrier. Do Not Call List The first way to reduce the number of unwanted calls coming to your phone is
Today's Wordle Answer #629 – March 10, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 5h
Today's Wordle answer is a verb that means to deeply enjoy or derive satisfaction from something. Need more hints or the answer? We have them.
You're locked out of multi-factor authorization. Now what do you do?
Mashable / 6h
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is simply the best thing you can do to keep bad guys from accessing your accounts. But what happens if you lose your security key, delete your authenticator app, or lose all your devices and can't prove you're you? It's a nightmare scenario, but don't panic! Here's what to do when this bad dream becomes a reality. What Are the Three Types of Multi-Factor Authenti
How to access UK Netflix from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 6h
SAVE 83%: CyberGhost VPN is a streaming-friendly service that's on sale for a limited time. A two-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £49.95 and includes an extra three months for free, saving you 83% on list price. Netflix is great, but it's far from perfect. The password sharing issue continues to frustrate subscribers, but we're here to talk about another problem concerning trav
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 10
Mashable / 7h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club is on sale for under £50
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus+ is on sale for £41.59, saving you 97% on list price. Hoping to fill 2023 with loads of adventures? The cost of travel doesn't seem to be getting more affordable anytime soon, but you don't have to let that spoil the fun. There are travel services out there that are ready to help you find flights that don't put a major dent in you
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 10
Mashable / 7h
It's Friday! You made it! Celebrate with today's fresh new Wordle . Getting stuck? Use our daily 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 March 10's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Word
How to watch Indian Wells Masters 2023 livestream online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Prime Video is hosting the Indian Wells Masters 2023 from March 8-19. You can watch for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Prime Video is hosting absolutely loads of tennis tournaments this year, with Prime members in the UK and Ireland gaining exclusive access to the ATP Tour and WTA Tour in 2023. You will need to subscribe to Amazon Prime to watch every single event, but if you're
Silicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
Global bank shares slide after problems at one US bank trigger fears of wider issues.
Windows 11 preview shows a File Explorer ready to recommend what you open next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft is currently rolling out new File Explorer features via Insider Preview Build 23403 on Windows 11 with a big focus on streamlining work. One of the more interesting features of this package is File Recommendations . As the name suggests, the File Explorer will begin suggesting which files you should open on the home tab. It appears Microsoft created this tool for business-centric users,
Lenovo’s new Thinkstation PX workstation has up to 120 CPU cores but misses a crucial feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Lenovo has released three new ThinkStation workstations , with the PX being the top-of-the-range model, one that can take two 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs (formerly known as Sapphire Rapids ). With a pair of $17,000 Intel Xeon Platinum 8490H processors, users can access 120 cores (240 threads) and 225MB cache. The other highlight of the new PX range is its ability to support four Nvidi
DC Health Link Hack Exposed Sensitive Data On Members Of Congress
SlashGear / 9h
A major hack targeting DC Health Link exposed sensitive data on politicians, including Social Security numbers. The info has made its way to the dark web.
‘Pig Butchering’ Scams Are Now a $3 Billion Threat
37Wired / 10h
The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report highlights the stunning rise of investment-themed crimes over the past 18 months.
The Last of Us Will Get a Behind-the-Scenes Special After the Finale
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The climactic season one finale of The Last of Us , where we’ll find out the this current arc’s fates for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) is nearly upon us. But it’s not quite the end before we have to wait for season two. Read more...
Instagram Founders Want To Sprinkle AI Into Their Next Social Media App
SlashGear / 11h
Instagram's co-creators are now back with some hot AI fuel in tow: Artifact is a social news reading app.
Bob Iger Talks Marvel Sequelitis and Star Wars' Movie Future
300+Gizmodo / 11h
During the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference, Bob Iger participated in a Q&A and was asked about his notable acquisitions during his previous term as Disney’s CEO. On the current slate of Marvel and Star Wars projects, Iger discussed that the franchises future are always on his mind, “I think a… Read more...
Was There Ever Life On Mars? Here's How AI Might Help Us Finally Find The Answer
SlashGear / 11h
New research looked at life as it exists in remote places on Earth to get clues for what we should be searching for on other planets.
Clone Cars And Tributes Explained: What You Should Know Before You Buy One
SlashGear / 11h
You're not entirely out of options if you can't afford a classic muscle car. There are such things as "clone cars" or "tributes." Here's what to know.
The Short-Lived Life Of Microsoft Kin: What Went Wrong
SlashGear / 11h
Once upon a time, Microsoft built a phone that would feed teens' addiction to social media, and it died immediately. Here's what went wrong.
What Really Happened To The Ford Falcon From Mad Max 2
SlashGear / 11h
The first time we see Mel Gibson as Mad Max, he is standing next to his bright yellow, red, and blue striped Main Force Patrol V8 Pursuit car
This Device Turned A Once-Promising Startup Into A Vaguely Remembered Tech Flop
SlashGear / 11h
Back in the day before the Apple Watch and Android Wear, a unique startup started to make waves in the smartphone peripheral space, until it all fell apart.
Gun violence is the top killer of US kids—the pandemic made it worse
86Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Guns on display during a buyback event in the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles on March 4. Los Angeles County, in partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department, hosted a voluntary gun buyback event offering residents gift cards between $100-200 value to surrender their unwanted firearms. (credit: Getty | Jill Connelly ) While gun violence has for years been among the leading
Malware infecting widely used security appliance survives firmware updates
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40Ars Technica - All content / 11h•
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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Threat actors with a connection to the Chinese government are infecting a widely used security appliance from SonicWall with malware that remains active even after the device receives firmware updates, researchers said. SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access 100 is a secure remote access appliance that helps organizations securely deploy remote workforces. Customers use
Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?
90BBC News - Technology / 12h
Aerogel is described as the most effective insulating material known to science, so why isn't it used more?
New No Notice Changes From Marriott, JetBlue, How Can They Keep Doing This? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
Intel breaks Cinebench R23 world record with its super powerful Sapphire Rapids chip
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AMD Threadripper has been dethroned as the world champ as Intel's Xeon W9-3495X 56-core workstation processor absolutely crushes it in the industry-standard Cinebench R23 benchmark. Cinebench R23, in case you haven't used it, is a visual rendering benchmark that breaks up an image into individual segments that are each drawn to the screen sequentially. The more processing cores and threads you ha
Meta is 'pausing' bonus payouts for Reels creators
Engadget / 12h
Meta seems to be phasing out one of the key initiatives that helped Reels creators on Facebook and Instagram get paid. The company is “pausing” its Reels Play bonus program, Insider reports . The program, originally introduced in December of 2021, offered creators monthly payouts if they hit certain view counts and other metrics. The incentives, which promised that top-performing creators could e
American Flight Attendants Demand Huge Pay Raises
71One Mile at a Time / 12h
This week, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom announced that he was prepared to give pilots massive raises , which will see some senior captains making $590K per year. Not surprisingly, other work groups want big raises as well, as first noted by Paddle Your Own Kanoo . What American flight attendants are demanding American flight attendants have been negotiating a new contract, but haven’t yet co
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 9
Mashable / 12h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
A 'Resident Evil 4' demo is live right now on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam
Engadget / 12h
The Resident Evil 4 remake is due out on March 24th, and today Capcom released a free trial for the game on PlayStation 4 , PS5 , Xbox Series X/S and Steam . It's dubbed Chainsaw Demo and it takes place early on in the game, as Leon is entering the Spanish village where las plagas has been spreading. There's no time limit on the demo, so have at it. Roost to Condor One. The #ResidentEvil4 demo ha
Spotify Has Your Ears. It’s Coming for Your Eyes
37Wired / 12h
The world’s most popular music streamer is putting more focus on video and previews. But it’s not clear that’s what listeners want.
Return of the Jedi's Anniversary Anthology Collection Will Tell Tales of Wicket, Sarlaccs, Palpatine, and More
61Gizmodo / 12h
Like A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back ’s 40th anniversaries before it, Return of the Jedi is celebrating its landmark year in style with its own From a Certain Point of View collection—and the authors include some familiar Star Wars faces, some new ones, and perhaps of most interest to us, a co-founder of io9 ! Read more...
The F-82 Twin Mustang Is An Incredible And Ultra Rare Night Fighter Plane
SlashGear / 12h
The P-82 Twin Mustang was the last American piston-engine and propeller-driven fighter purchased by the Air Force.
Final Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer Has Secret Treats For Nintendo Fans
SlashGear / 12h
The final trailer for Nintendo's hotly anticipated "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" has arrived, it packs a whole lot of action and Easter eggs.
5 Chromebook Keyboard Shortcuts Every User Should Know
SlashGear / 12h
If you use a Chromebook as your daily computer, there are a lot of keyboard shortcuts you can use to ramp up your productivity. Here are some of our favorites.
Best standing desk accessories to get you on your feet
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
(credit: Ergonofis) If you bought a standing desk , chances are you’re interested in the health benefits of, well, not sitting all day. Better posture, reduced back pain, and an increase in productivity due to a boost in mood and focus are among some of the top benefits of standing, according to a 2021 research paper published by the National Institutes of Health . But without the proper equipmen
The final trailer for 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' looks more like a game than ever
Engadget / 12h
There was a time when movies based on video games tried to distance themselves from their source material. "This ain't no game," bragged the poster for the 1993's live-action Super Mario Bros. film . Times have changed: The final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie by Illumination leans hard into its origins. This is absolutely a game, it says. See? Here's a scene that looks like New Super Ma
Daily Crunch: Bach to the future – Forthcoming Apple Music Classical app will feature 5M tracks
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To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PST, subscribe here . Hello crunchers! Christine is off for a few days, which means you’re stuck with just me. Prepare for awful puns and worse jokes. Oh yes. But before we start the pun-ishment, let’s start with some good news: Devin reports that machine learning may be helping us crea
With this brain map we are one step closer to total fruit fly simulation
TechCrunch / 12h
In a way, fruit flies are just like us. They have eyes, legs , nervous systems, and they love fruit. Unlike us, however, they only have a few thousand neurons in their brains, which means scientists can map not just all the cells but all the connections between them — producing for the first time a
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