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Air France-KLM Flying Blue Promo Rewards March 2023


1KOne Mile at a Time / 4min
The Air France-KLM Flying Blue program has just published a new Promo Rewards list for March 2023, offering discounts for 26 different award options. Unfortunately most of the options are for travel in economy, but there’s still potentially some value to be had. What are Flying Blue Promo Rewards? I’m a big fan of the Air France-KLM Flying Blue program , especially for long haul premium cabin red


20 best sci-fi movies on Netflix to escape reality in 2023
200+Mashable / 1h
The beauty of science fiction is how it can take shape in endless ways on screen. When you look at the types of sci-fi narratives that filmmakers have explored in movies, it's hard to deny the fact that it’s one of the most unique, versatile, and exciting genres of all time Whether you want to be transported to a world of futuristic innovations, a dystopia where the fate of the planet depends on


Netflix 4K too expensive? Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution could be the answer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
Nvidia has released new GPU drivers that can upscale the video quality of old web videos on RTX 30 series and RTX 40 series graphics cards. The RTX Video Super Resolution feature could potentially put an end to blurry YouTube videos and low-resolution Netflix films with new AI upscaling technology that’ll work within the Chrome or Edge web browsers to improve the video quality of any video by sha



Cloud spending is on the rise once again as company budgets increase
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
New research has claimed that although cloud spending remains a top priority for many organizations, but there’s a darker side to the investment that might be costing them unexpected money. New Wasabi Technologies research as part of its 2023 Global Cloud Storage Index found that despite tightening budgets, it appears that companies are now prepared to inject more money into technologies such as


CFOs and finance teams really want to get involved in tech innovation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
A Microsoft study has emphasized the new pressure facing CFOs and their teams as they struggle to balance strategic innovation with their company’s financial goals and long-term financial health. The report explores the effects of the pandemic which changed the role of CFOs, who went from fiscal planning to driving innovation amid global economic uncertainty, to the point that 79% of finance lead


Space organizations want the moon to have its own time zone
Engadget / 8min
There's been a resurgence of interest in the moon, now that we're getting closer to re-establishing a foothold on the celestial body. Space agencies and private companies around the world have been scheduling their own lunar missions to take place over the coming years, and it will be quite complicated having to coordinate with each other when they use different time zones. During a meeting at th


Man Steals American Airlines Bus From JFK Airport, Drives It Around New York
View from the Wing / 10min
Around 2 a.m. this morning a man stole a bus from American Airlines at New York JFK and drove it around New York. The bus had been left running, and there were no passengers on board at the time. Continue reading ...


Twitter timeline is broken for multiple users
TechCrunch / 13min
Usually, the best way they know if a service is down is to look on Twitter. But this time, we can’t really do anything because Twitter itself is facing issues. Multiple people, including folks from TechCrunch staff, reported that many parts of the social network are broken for them, including the following timeline. The algorithmic “For You” feed is showing older tweets. Thousands of people have


Why the stress around Chinese apps in the US is overblown
MIT Technology Review / 28min
China Report is MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. If you take a look at app stores in the US right now, you might be surprised to find they are dominated by Chinese programs. On Monday , the three most downloaded free apps on Apple’s App Store were Temu, TikTok, and CapCut (a TikTok video editor); the same


It's Not Just You, Twitter Is Down
Gizmodo / 34min
Twitter is down for thousands of users this morning. When users log in, they see a message that says “Welcome to Twitter!” but are unable to see new posts or post tweets. Read more...


TikTok will automatically limit screen time for teens
Engadget / 35min
TikTok is introducing new settings that are meant to reduce how much time teens are spending in the app. In an update , the company says it will automatically default teens under the age of 18 to a daily screen time limit of 60 minutes. With the change, teens will still be able to bypass the daily limit, but they’ll be required to enter a passcode, “requiring them to make an active decision to ex


TorGuard Review: A Great and Geeky VPN
How-To Geek / 45min
TorGuard is a VPN service that has been around for years, gaining a reputation for being the service of choice for the more hardcore VPN user. I took it for a spin to see where this reputation comes from and to what extent it deserves it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The iPhone 15 could embrace USB-C in the most Apple way possible
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
The latest iPhone 15 leaks have shown that the phone will finally trade a Lightning port for USB-C, but a new rumor suggests that Apple will still find a way to bring restrictions to the charging standard. A previously reliable leaker called ShrimpApplePro has said in a tweet that "USB-C with MFi is happening", with the MFi standing for Apple's 'Made for iPhone' program. That's significant, becau


TikTok rolls out new screen time controls, adds new default settings for teens and expands Family Pairing
TechCrunch / 48min
TikTok announced today that it’s introducing new well-being features for teens, families and its broader community. The company is improving its screen time controls with more custom options, introducing new default settings for teen accounts and expanding Family Pairing with more parental controls. Every account belonging to a user under the age of 18 will soon automatically be set to a 60-minut


Prince Harry answering Stephen Colbert's quickfire questions gets into the real stuff
Mashable / 1h
Michelle Obama has done it. Keanu Reeves too. Jennifer Lawrence , Sandra Bullock , Jon Batiste , Bradley Cooper . Jon Stewart. They''ve all survived it. And now, Prince Harry has taken Stephen Colbert 's "Questionert." Appearing on The Late Show on Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex and Spare author answered the host's quickfire questions on such important topics as: what is the best sandwich? What is t


Learn how to use AI with the best free online courses on Udemy
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses on artificial intelligence are available for free on Udemy. You don't need a voucher code to access these courses for free, and you can learn at your own pace. What camp are you in when it comes to AI? Do you believe this technology is going to save humanity and lead everyone towards a brighter future, or are you convinced that this is the end? Either way, ar


Transfer Capital One Miles To Virgin Red With 30% Bonus
50One Mile at a Time / 1h
Capital One has introduced its latest transfer bonus, which cardmembers might find to be valuable. This is the second time that we’ve seen this exact transfer bonus in the past six months. Capital One 30% Virgin Red transfer bonus Through Thursday, March 30, 2023, you can receive a 30% bonus when you transfer Capital One miles to Virgin Red . For context, Virgin Red is the overall loyalty program


Revolut reports first full year of profit
TechCrunch / 1h
The all-in-one fintech app Revolut has released its annual report for 2021. While 2021 ended more than a year ago, this report includes some significant figures as the company nearly tripled its revenue between 2020 and 2021. Because of this explosive growth trajectory, the company reached profitability for the first time. Revolut’s financial success starts at the top of the funnel. At the end of


Google Chrome won't drain your Macbook battery as much anymore
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Up until now, MacBook users seeking the ultimate browser for top battery life have often used Safari, Apple’s own offering, which has been optimized specifically to work in harmony with the company’s other hardware and software. However this could all be about to change, with the latest version of Google Chrome promising to match Safari’s level of energy efficiency for simple web browsing tasks.


A new Google phone could be launching in May – but which one?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google is thought to be launching a lot of phones this year – as well as the Pixel 8 series we’re likely to see the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold , and at least one of those last two could be launching quite soon. Both phones have previously been rumored to land around the middle of the year, likely in May , and now an unnamed Google phone has been listed with the FCC (Federal Communications Commis


Transfer Chase Points To Marriott With 50% Bonus
75One Mile at a Time / 1h
Chase Ultimate Rewards has just launched its latest transfer bonus, though this isn’t a promotion I’d necessarily recommend taking advantage of. Chase offering 50% bonus on Marriott Bonvoy transfers Chase is offering a 50% bonus when you transfer Ultimate Rewards points to Marriott Bonvoy between March 1 and May 15, 2023. The bonus isn’t hard-coded into the transfer ratio, meaning that when you t



UK provisionally greenlights Viasat and Inmarsat’s $7.3B pointing to competition from Starlink
TechCrunch / 1h
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally cleared the proposed $7.3 billion merger between London-based satellite company Inmarsat and its U.S. rival Viasat . The two companies, which offer myriad satellite services spanning everything from in-flight Wi-Fi to military use-cases, first announced their merger plans back in November, 2021. However, given the size and natur


Save 50% on a lifetime subscription to this intuitive organizational writing app
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of March 1, you can get a lifetime subscription to Scrivener 3 for Mac or Windows for just $29.99 instead of $59. That's a 50% savings for a limited time. Writing is tough. Whether you’re a famous author, a lawyer working on a closing argument, or a student writing your first research paper, if you’re struggling through a draft, you may want to try a new approach. Scrivener 3 is a writ


This CES-featured tripod mount helps you make content with AI technology
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through March 5, you can snag the Pivo Pod Lite auto-tracking smartphone pod in gray for $69.99 rather than $79.99. That's 13% in savings. Though artificial intelligence can sound intimidating, advancements in technology are making their way into our daily lives more and more every day. And sometimes, it's in places you wouldn't expect. The Consumer Electronics Show is a trade show that d


Miss your Tamagotchi? This CES-featured virtual pet includes STEM learning.
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through March 5, you can slash an extra 24% off the CircuitPet handheld virtual pet coding kit and pick it up for just $83.99. That's 30% in savings total from the usual $119.99 MSRP. '90s kids know the true love of a Tamagotchi pet...and the pain of losing one after forgetting to feed it. If you're feeling nostalgic for this simpler time, we have some good news. The digital pet has recei


This CES-featured stacking charger conveniently stores your Apple accessories
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through March 5, you can snag the Bento Stack Charge 8000 for only $79.99 instead of $99.95 — that's a savings of 19%. Love to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest tech gadgets, but have a hard time keeping up with the ones worth investing in? The Consumer Electronics Show is an annual trade show that rounds up the most innovative new products and technologies — from the latest tabl


What do our sex dreams mean?
Mashable / 1h
Have you ever found yourself squirming in the middle of the night (in a good way) after dreaming of being railed by your next-door neighbour, or perhaps a platonic best friend? Same. We're not alone. With three-quarters of the population experiencing sex dreams left, right, and centre — you're in excellent company. Some of the most common dream events include same-sex shags, dirty talk, and oral


Want to shop from more small businesses? Here's how to do it.
Mashable / 1h
Shopping from small businesses is a practice that in theory, pretty much everyone can get behind. In reality though, you may rely more on Amazon Prime than you'd like. Massive online retailers often promise quick delivery times and ultra-low prices, which contrasts the slower turnarounds and higher prices of a small business's selection of curated goods. Naturally, inflation exacerbates that diff


What Does Workplace TikTok Look Like During Layoffs? It Gets Weird.
34NYT > Technology / 1h
Tech and finance workers posted countless videos about the luxuries of their jobs — until the mood shifted.


Shortwave email app introduces AI-powered summaries
TechCrunch / 1h
Last year , a bunch of Google executives launched an email app called Shortwave , which aimed to fill in the gap left by the search giant’s Inbox app. Now, the company has introduced an AI-powered summary feature so you don’t have to read long emails or threads to get the gist. The feature — powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3 — is available on all platforms in beta for free. The company says the summary a


News Corp admits hackers had access to its systems for two years
25Engadget / 1h
The threat actors who infiltrated News Corp., the company that owns The Wall Street Journal and other news outlets, apparently had access to its network for two full years. In February last year, News Corp. admitted that it had discovered a security breach a month earlier and that hackers broke into a third-party cloud service that contained employees' information. Now, according to Ars Technica


Meta has massive plans for VR, despite users not being that into it
37Mashable / 2h
Meta is planning to launch a new version of its Quest virtual reality headset this year, followed by two more advanced models later on. This is according to a detailed roadmap presentation, obtained by The Verge , that Meta shared with its employees on Tuesday. The new Quest 3 headset will be two times thinner and at least twice as powerful as the company's current model, Quest 2 . It will also b


Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, March 1 (game #401)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
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


Why Qualcomm taking away your SIM card might be a bad idea
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Qualcomm revealed this week during MWC 2023 that it will be adding the “world’s first commercially deployable iSIM” (Integrated SIM) to its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform . In other words, Android phones with this chipset will be ditching swappable SIM cards, opting for a hardware solution instead. Qualcomm accomplished this thanks to some help from French electronics company Thales Group, a


D-ID unveils new chat API to enable face-to-face conversations with an AI digital human
32TechCrunch / 4h
D-ID , the Israeli company leveraging artificial intelligence to create unique experiences like Deep Nostalgia , announced today that it’s launching a new chat API to enable face-to-face conversations with an AI digital human. The announcement was timed to coincide with Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is taking place in Barcelona this week. The company is currently offering the API to enterpri


Meta reportedly plans to launch its first true AR glasses in 2027
200+Engadget / 5h
Meta has shared its latest augmented and virtual reality hardware roadmap with employees, and according to The Verge , it's planning to launch its first full-fledged AR glasses in 2027. While the company intends to release other AR glasses before then, the device it's launching in four years' time is the same one Mark Zuckerberg believes could become Meta's " iPhone moment ." That is, he thinks i


Today's Wordle Answer #620 – March 1, 2023 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 5h
Has the Wordle puzzle for March 1, 2023, got you lost in the woods? Don't worry, we'll tell you how to spot the answer in its natural habitat.


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for March 1
Mashable / 6h
Well, would you look at that: It is not only Wednesday, my dudes, but it is also somehow March already. Why not distract yourself from the inexorable passage of linear time with a new Wordle ? Stretch it out by pretending you're stuck and diving into 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 fo


This smart Casio G-Shock is the Garmin beater I've been waiting for
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Casio G-Shock G-SQUAD line of watches are sports watches at their heart, equipped with simple, effective training tools. Last year’s revamp of the line offered step counts and running pace tracking, calories burned, and a dedicated stopwatch for interval workouts. Sometimes it’s more useful to pare things down, so you can focus on your watch. Connecting to your phone to share some of these me


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for March 1
Mashable / 6h
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



This yoga training bundle is on sale for 98% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : The 2023 Yoga Wellness Bundle is on sale for £23.95, saving you 98% on list price. It's routine at this point, but at the start of every year, you're bombarded with ads and posts of your peers hamming it out in the gym to either shed holiday weight or kickstart a new workout regimen. And while the prospect of doing Romanian lifts and completing 10km runs is empowering (and exhausting, let


Watch 'The Mandalorian' from anywhere in the world with this discounted VPN
Mashable / 6h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN can reliably access Disney+ from unsupported locations. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £86.51 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. We're sure that you're excited for the launch of the third season of The Mandalorian , because who isn't? This massively popular show will finally return to Disney+ on March 1, so it's tim


How To Pick The Best Smart Lock For Your Home
SlashGear / 6h
Smart locks have been made more sophisticated, offering features like voice control, remote access, and integration with other smart home devices.


This Nazi Aircraft Designed For Bombing New York Was Also A Space Shuttle
SlashGear / 6h
The "Silbervogel" was a "suborbital rocketship" that could make it over the Atlantic Ocean and drop bombs on a target anywhere in the United States.


Meta AR Glasses And Companion Neural Interface Watch Details Leak With Roadmap
SlashGear / 6h
Meta's alleged wearables roadmap for the next several years has leaked, and it includes a true pair of AR smart glasses alongside a unique type of watch.


This Was The First Honda Civic To Receive The Type-R Badge
SlashGear / 6h
The first ever Honda Civic Type-R model arrived at Japanese dealerships on August 22, 1997. It came stateside in 2017


These US-Made EVs Could Soon Be Delivering Your Mail
SlashGear / 7h
The U.S. Postal Service plans to switch to a modern EV mail delivery fleet. One popular automaker has been given a contract to help make it happen.


Here's How Scientists Plan To Build Next-Gen Supercomputers With Real Brain Cells
SlashGear / 9h
For years, scientists have been studying the human brain to achieve the next computing breakthrough. Could clusters of lab-grown brain cells be key?


Future Ford EVs May Drive Themselves Back To The Dealership If You Miss A Payment
SlashGear / 9h
Ford has filed a patent application for various smart vehicle technologies that would punish owners who fail to make their car payments on time.


Google adds client-side encryption to Gmail and Calendar. Should you care?
30Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Google) On Tuesday, Google made client-side encryption available to a limited set of Gmail and Calendar users in a move designed to give them more control over who sees sensitive communications and schedules. Client-side encryption is a generic term for any sort of encryption that’s applied to data before it’s sent from a user device to a server. With server-side encryption, by c


A Top LastPass Engineer's Home PC Got Pwned by a Hacker's Keylogger
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Beleaguered password manager LastPass has announced yet another serious security screwup and, this time, it may be the final straw for some users. Read more...


Is The Mandalorian's Armorer Trustworthy? Producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Weigh In
Gizmodo / 10h
This is the way. But is it really? On The Mandalorian , the titular character has always put a ton of faith into the words of the Armorer, a wise Mandalorian who can not only craft armor but knows all about the histories and customs of the galaxy. It was the Armorer who, on The Book of Boba Fett , told Mando that he was… Read more...


Scientists May Have Figured Out How To Find Wormholes (If They Exist)
SlashGear / 10h
Scientists have found that existing techniques can be used to hunt for wormholes if they exist, but be warned: things are about to get even more warped.


10 Ways Technology Is Transforming The US Military
SlashGear / 10h
Technology is affecting our lives every day, but this is even more prevalent in our military. Here are some ways that it is helping our fighting men and women.


Sequoia heats up early-stage startup investments in India and Southeast Asia
98TechCrunch / 11h
On a recent winter morning in New Delhi, Rajan Anandan and Pieter Kemps were pacing on the floor of a five-star hotel, quizzing a group of over two dozen young startup founders about their goals. One founder set eyes on getting the most downloads in the mobile gaming category. Another pledged to reach an annual recurring revenue of $100 million in a few years. “When you think about how big you wa


YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data
61BBC News - Technology / 11h
The video platform faces a challenge over claims it is gathering and using the data of under-13s.


Amazon is letting employees use their stock to finance home purchases and even second homes
26TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon has struck a deal with embattled online mortgage lender Better.com to offer up a new benefit to employees. Better.com is launching Equity Unlocker , a program that allows employees to use their vested equity as collateral for a down payment when trying to buy homes. Amazon employees in Florida, New York and Washington State will be the first to try the tool. Unique about the program, accor


Here's One Last Round of Indie Games Crowdfunding During Zine Month
Gizmodo / 11h
Zine Month always sees a slew of creativity in the space, from TikTok filters to clever reveals when funding goals are hit, and while we’re wrapping up ZiMo , we still have a ton of great games that deserve your attention. There’s been a lot of movement in the TTRPG space and I’m excited to get back to reporting news… Read more...


How To Use Bluetooth Controllers With The Nintendo Switch While In Airplane Mode
SlashGear / 11h
If you turn on the Nintendo Switch's Airplane Mode, you still have the ability to use Bluetooth connectivity. Here's how to enable both features.


Here's Why You Might Want To Reboot Your Router
SlashGear / 11h
Restarting your router is about more than just a fast connection for streaming Netflix. It can also protect you from being hacked.



Rivian R1S Max Pack Promises 7 Seats And Estimated 390 Mile Range
SlashGear / 11h
A new performance pack has just been announced for one of the world's best off-road electric SUVs, the Rivian R1S. Here's what we know so far.


StudentFinance nabs $41M to help Europeans upskill for in-demand jobs
30TechCrunch / 11h
StudentFinance , a European fintech that funds educational programs for individuals through so-called income share agreements , has raised €39 million ($41 million) in a Series A round of funding. Founded out of Spain in 2019, StudentFinance partners with educational institutions such as Ironhack and Le Wagon to help finance those looking to upskill into disciplines like software development, cyb


E-commerce aggregator Una Brands lands $30M just five months after its Series B
TechCrunch / 11h
Una Brands , a Singapore-based e-commerce aggregator, has raised $30 million in pre-Series C financing just five months after announcing its $30 million Series B funding that was raised in September of last year. Northstar Group, a regional private equity firm, is the sole investor in Una Brands’ latest round, which involves a mix of equity and debt, though Una Brands declined to break out how mu


Robots let ChatGPT touch the real world thanks to Microsoft
71Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Last week, Microsoft researchers announced an experimental framework to control robots and drones using the language abilities of ChatGPT , a popular AI language model created by OpenAI. Using natural language commands, ChatGPT can write special code that controls robot movements. A human then views the results and adjusts as necessary until the task gets completed suc


FDA official behind Alzheimer’s drug scandal steps down
47Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Congressional Quarterly ) The Food and Drug Administration official who allegedly had an inappropriately cozy relationship with the maker of the controversial Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm, is stepping down from his role, effective immediately , according to numerous media reports . Billy Dunn, head of the FDA's neuroscience office, has been with the agency for around 18 year


Dictionary.com defines the times with 1,500 new words, revisions
96Mashable / 11h
Dictionary.com has a new list of more than 1,500 words for your consideration. On Tuesday, the site released fresh entries , along with updates and revisions to existing words. You may know some of them well already. Others may prompt controversy, because of their social and political significance. But John Kelly, senior director of editorial at Dictionary.com, told Mashable that the new terms an


Everything to Remember Before The Mandalorian Season 3 Begins
72Gizmodo / 12h
The Mandalorian has been away for over two years now—and if you’ve not been keeping up on, say, when Din Djarin and his little green friend decide to butt in on other people’s shows, a lot’s happened in the years between seasons two and three . This is what you need to remember ahead of tomorrow’s big Disney+ premiere. Read more...


American Airlines Becomes First Airline To Guarantee Families Sit Together In Its Customer Service Plan
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines became the first U.S. airline to offer a guarantee that families could sit together, by writing it into its customer service plan. That’s a commitment which is enforceable by the Department of Transportation. Continue reading ...


What Is Erythritol (and How Bad Is It for You)?
21Lifehacker / 12h
A recent study suggests that the sweetener erythritol, found in many foods, may put us more at risk for blood clots, and thus for heart attack and stroke. So what is erythritol, and what are the chances you ate something containing it today? I’ll explain. Read more...


Breaks taken during psych experiments lower participants’ moods
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Klaus Vedfelt) An unfortunate feature of science is that two experiments that are ostensibly looking at the same thing can produce different results. Often, the different results are greeted unhelpfully as the experimenters—and sometimes even the entire field—are accused of being garbage. A more helpful response is to consider whether the experiments, while looking at the same th


Daily Crunch: Remote workspace platform Gable raises $12M Series A
48TechCrunch / 12h
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 . TikTok just can’t dodge the watchful eyes of the watchmen: Earlier this year, Taylor reported that a string of universities banned TikTok from devices . Last week, Paul reported that the European Commission threw the kibosh on having TikTok on work devices , and to


‘I Saw Jonathan Frakes Giving Patrick Stewart a Noogie’
20Gizmodo / 12h
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Conservatives Target American Airlines For Being Too Good At Diversity Hiring
View from the Wing / 12h
Conservative groups have targeted American Airlines over its push for diversity hiring and that’s… a little weird? The publicity is actually good for American Airlines, burnishing its credentials with a group like the NAACP which had previously issued a travel warning against the company. And it's odd for conservatives who used to believe that companies should be free to hire as they wish. Contin


Tecno's Phantom V Fold Smartphone Shows That Little Brands Can Hit Big Too
SlashGear / 12h
Samsung gets most of the attention when it comes to foldable phones, but a little-known Chinese brand has surprised everyone with a Fold 4 competitor.


15 Most Frustrating Apple Watch Issues (And How To Fix Them)
SlashGear / 12h
Your Apple Watch is a great accessory for your iPhone, but when it stops working, it can be frustrating. Here are some ways to fix your ailing smartwatch.


An SAS A320neo’s Bizarrely Hot Approach To Rome
21One Mile at a Time / 12h
File this one under “huh?!?” A320neo tries to land at 230 knots without flaps The Aviation Herald reports on an incident that happened on February 13, 2023. This incident involves Scandinavian Airlines flight SK681 flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Rome (FCO). The flight was operated by a roughly five