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Register by Wednesday: Get a month and a half of Companion Pass with 1 round-trip flight


6KThe Points Guy / 4h
Southwest Airlines has launched a new status challenge promotion that gives registered Rapid Rewards members the Companion Pass for a month and a half by completing two one-way flights or one round-trip flight by May 24. The Companion Pass is a 2-for-1 that lets you bring a friend with you for “free” when you travel — you just have the pay the taxes on your friend’s ticket. With the Companion Pas


NASA just picked these astronauts to go back to the moon
500+Mashable / 8h
NASA has named four astronauts as the first people who will fly around the moon in over 50 years, leading a pivotal spaceflight before humans return to the lunar surface. U.S. astronauts Christina Hammock Koch, Victor Glover, and G. Reid Wiseman will ride in the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, expected to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, as early as November 2024. Joining them wi


New iPhone feature will instantly improve your phone call quality – here's how
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
iOS 16.4 is finally out in the wild for Apple’s best iPhones , meaning you’re now able to activate Voice Isolation – a neat little tool that blocks out ambient noise during cellular calls to prioritize the quality of your voice. The feature was previously only available on VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls made through apps like WhatsApp, but Apple opted to make Voice Isolation compatible



Deal alert: New United Airlines promo code can save you 15% on your next flight
The Points Guy / 1h
Want to save money on your next United Airlines flight? If so, and you’re flying economy on United by June 28 and booking by April 30, you can potentially save 15% on your base fare with the promo code UASKIES . This United Airlines promo code works on one-way and roundtrip United and United Express-operated flights within the contiguous United States (so not Hawaii, Alaska and territories) booke


Rode Wireless ME Adds A Second Microphone And Gets Twice As Useful: First Look
SlashGear / 1h
Rode is adding a new set of wireless microphones to its lineup in the Rode Wireless ME which is a pair of microphones for a really great price.


Here's How To Get Access To Google's Bard AI Chat
SlashGear / 1h
Google Bard is the search giant's answer to ChatGPT. We'll tell you how to go about getting access to the LLM, and what it can do once you get there.


Rode's Wireless ME squeezes a second mic into its receiver
Engadget / 1h
When Rode released the original Wireless GO, it was an instant success. The ease of use, audio quality and reasonable price made wireless microphones much more accessible. In fact it was so successful that it spawned a number of copycat products from rivals . After releasing the Wireless GO II ($299) with dual mics, the company is back with a more affordable option - the $149 Wireless ME . There’


All of a sudden, NASA’s return to the Moon feels rather real
27Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (bottom), Victor Glover (top), and Christina Hammock Koch (left), and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen (right) were announced Monday as the crew of Artemis II. (credit: NASA) NASA on Monday staged the kind of celebratory event it has wanted to hold for five decades—the naming a new crew to fly to the Moon. The Artemis II mission will fly four astronauts around th


‘There’s too much opportunity’ in Cerebral Valley
TechCrunch / 1h
Evan Buhler moved to San Francisco’s Hayes Valley three months ago to build an AI company that would combine the buzzy technology and his experience as a startup attorney. At the time, he didn’t realize he had moved to the heart of a movement. Hayes Valley, which has been nicknamed “Cerebral Valley” by tech enthusiasts and builders, is exploding with happy hours, networking events and hackathons


50 Years Ago, the First Cell Phone Call Was Made on This DynaTAC Dinosaur
Gizmodo / 1h
Leer en español . Read more...


You Didn't Finish Watching the Lord of the Rings TV Show
Gizmodo / 1h
Although streaming services try to keep their viewing numbers secret, Amazon Studios was all too happy to crow that the premiere of Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power TV series had 25 million global viewers on the day it premiered. That’s quite a lot! But as it turns out, by the time the first season ended, a… Read more...


Quantexa raises $129M at a $1.8B valuation to help navigate online fraud and customer data management
TechCrunch / 1h
Financial fraud and other online crime continue to present major threats to businesses, and they remain a key focus for regulators requiring more rigorous efforts to keep illicit activity at bay. Now, London-based Quantexa — one of the big startups providing AI and other tools to major banks and others in financial services, governments and other major organizations to tackle these challenges — i


A nutty solution for cleaner stoves and barbecues
BBC News - Technology / 1h
Cleaner fuels for cooking could improve health and be better for the environment.


Black former Tesla worker payout for racial bias slashed from $15M to $3.2M
TechCrunch / 2h
Owen Diaz, the Black former elevator operator at Tesla’s Fremont factory, has seen his payout in a racial bias lawsuit slashed from $15 million to $3.2 million. Monday’s verdict from a federal jury in San Francisco came after a week-long trial , in which Tesla was once again found to have failed to prevent severe racial harassment at its flagship assembly plant. The EV-maker has been ordered to p


ASUS' New 'Ally' Gaming Handheld Is No Joke And Available For Pre-Order Soon
SlashGear / 2h
ASUS has confirmed that it is launching a handheld gaming console, the ROG Ally, which is expected to compete with Valve's Steam Deck. Here's what we know.


NASA Names The 4 Astronauts That Will Be Going To The Moon With The Artemis 2 Mission
SlashGear / 2h
After much anticipation and speculation, we finally know the four astronauts that will return to the Moon after a fifty-year absence. We have all the details.


How To Edit A PDF On Windows
SlashGear / 2h
PDF editing has long been the bane of computer users everywhere. Luckily there are three fairly simple solutions.


5 Cars In Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason's Collection That Prove He Has Great Taste
SlashGear / 2h
Pink Floyd's drummer, Nick Mason, has a jaw-dropping collection of cars that he races regularly. Here are just a few of our favorite picks that stand out.


2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Review: Bucking Trends
SlashGear / 2h
American drivers may not be buying sedans at the same rate as they used to, but we're still a long way from the death of anything that isn't an SUV or pickup.


The 5 Best Porsche Racing Liveries, Ranked
SlashGear / 2h
While Porsches are often beautiful on their own, there have been several livery designs over the years that have made the cars stand out even more.


A New Spider-Man Adventure Is Here, Courtesy of Author Preeti Chhibber
Gizmodo / 2h
Spider-Man’s Bad Connection— the sequel to Marvel Universe novel Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma, part of Preeti Chhibber’s middle-grade series—is out in September. To celebrate the cover reveal for book two , io9 caught up with the author to discuss her inspirations for the novel, including what music she listened to while… Read more...


Activision Blizzard Settles Antitrust Suit Alleging It Imposed Salary Caps on Professional Overwatch and Call of Duty Players
Gizmodo / 3h
The Department of Justice said Monday that it had reached a settlement with gaming giant Activision Blizzard over a complaint accusing the company of financially penalizing successful Overwatch and Call of Duty esports teams. The DOJ alleged Activision’s “Competitive Balance Tax” would have “effectively operated as a… Read more...


Daily Crunch: Patreon rival Fanfix projects paying creators $50M by end of 2023
23TechCrunch / 3h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . What up, Crunchers! Welcome back to Monday Crunch, where we sift through the seemingly never-ending string of gems posted on TechCrunch on Friday. If you read nothing else today, read The Great Pretender by Devin . It’s a great piece that looks into AI and how it (



Max Q: The Starliners are not aligned
TechCrunch / 3h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Isar Aerospace’s new funding Boeing’s Starliner crewed flight test delayed again News from Virgin Orbit and more Isar Aerospace raises $165 million to bring more sovereign launch to Europe German launch startup Isar Aerospace has scored $165 million (€155 million) in new funding as it races toward the inaugural flight of its Spectrum small rocket la


Maker of eye drops linked to deadly outbreak flunks FDA inspection
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | DEA / M. FERMARIELLO/De Agostini ) The maker of eye drops linked to a deadly outbreak of extensively drug-resistant infections in the US had a slew of manufacturing violations—from brown slime on filling equipment to a lack of basic measures and systems to ensure sterility—according to an inspection report released by the Food and Drug Administration ( PDF ). In February,


Judge slams Fox News for false election claims as Dominion wins key ruling
30Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Protester holding a sign outside the News Corp building in New York City on March 7, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Erik McGregor ) Dominion Voting Systems won a significant ruling against Fox News Network on Friday, with a judge finding that Fox News aired false statements about Dominion related to the 2020 presidential election and must face a jury trial in the defamation lawsuit. "Whi


Proton’s mass radius is apparently shorter than its charge radius
39Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The Jefferson Lab particle accelerator, where the work took place. Electrons in the oval at top center are sent to different underground target rooms (circles at lower right). (credit: Jefferson Lab ) If you ask how much an object like a bicycle weighs, there's a simple answer. But if you ask where the mass of a bicycle is, things get more complex. The bike has a lot of parts—some of wh


Everything We Spotted in Blue Beetle's Electrifying New Trailer
Gizmodo / 3h
This morning DC and Warner Bros. gave us our first look at Blue Beetle , the former HBO Max exclusive superhero movie from Angel Manuel Soto that’s now getting to swarm the box office itself as the next big movie of... well, DC’s weird transitory universe phase right now. But its peculiar place in DC’s slate doesn’t… Read more...


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Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
jukeboxblowingafuse : “Talking bout Mar-vin Gaye - we got him. Detroit - woo! - Michigan!”


Watch us race to JFK via train, subway, cab and helicopter
100+The Points Guy / 3h
In the latest edition of our famous airport races, TPG members from both sides of the Atlantic teamed up to find out which mode of transportation is the cheapest — and the speediest — way to get from Times Square in New York City to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). To help our readers choose the best option for their own trip, we compared the New York City subway, an iconic yellow cab


California Officials Find Some of the Deepest Snowpack Ever After a Stormy Winter
Gizmodo / 3h
After an unexpectedly wet winter marked by consecutive storms in California , the state’s snowpack is now one of the highest that officials have ever documented. Read more...


Google Just Added 3 New Features Which Could Save You A Bunch Of Money When Traveling
SlashGear / 3h
Google has released a new set of search features that should help travelers save on flights and find better accommodation once they reach their destination.


iPhone 17 Pro Could Finally Hide Apple's Face ID Sensor
SlashGear / 3h
Apple hasn't neglected the growing trend of removing display notches, but it's going to be a while before Apple shows off an under-display selfie camera.


How To Print Screenshots From Your Android Phone
SlashGear / 3h
The process is fairly straightforward and can be done in a matter of minutes. However, you need to make sure you have a printer with wireless capabilities.


IHG cardholders and select elite members: Book by April 5 to get 15% off award stays of 3 nights or less
100+The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this story now that this award sale is also open to select elite members. IHG One Rewards’ award discount is back, offering select members 15% off award stays of three nights or less. Eligible members must book by April 5 and check in by May 12 for this discount. IHG One Rewards members with a Chase IHG Rewards credit card got early access to this sale beginning on Ma


Jury Says Tesla Must Pay Worker $3.2 Million Over Racist Treatment
25NYT > Technology / 3h
A former Tesla factory worker, who is Black, challenged a judge’s earlier award of $15 million, but came away with less in a new trial.


Spotify is shutting down its standalone live audio app
200+Engadget / 4h
Spotify is shutting down Spotify Live, the company told Music Ally on Monday. Previously known as Spotify Greenroom , the standalone live audio app came out of Spotify’s $62 million acquisition of Betty Labs in 2021 . Shortly after the deal went through, Spotify rebranded the startup’s Locker Room app to Spotify Greenroom, and expanded the scope of the experience to include topics outside of spor


ChatGPT Can Pass Medical Tests, But Its Actual Medical Advice Is a Lot More Dubious
35Futurism / 4h
A few months ago, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posited that AIs like ChatGPT could serve as a "medical advisor" for poor people without healthcare. It sounded like a dumb idea then, and it's sounding like a dumb idea now. In fact, according to new research from medical experts at Stanford University, even though OpenAI's ChatGPT has passed all sorts of tests including the US Medical Licensing Exam , the


U.S. Government Proposes New Rules For Passengers Flying In And Out Of The Country
20View from the Wing / 4h
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is proposing to require that all passengers on flights in and out of the United States provide a U.S. address; two phone numbers, and an email address - or be denied boarding. Continue reading ...


Yes, Tinder Is Working on a $500 Subscription Tentatively Called 'Tinder Vault'
Gizmodo / 4h
Tinder is working on an ultra-expensive subscription offering that seems explicitly geared toward those wealthy enough (or at those feigning affluence) looking to swipe right on other semi-influential folks. The company is leaving the door open to abandon the idea altogether, meaning that those with deep pockets would… Read more...


Unknown Government Agency Disobeyed White House, Using Front Company to Purchase Banned Spyware
Gizmodo / 4h
In November of 2021, after years of ongoing scandals, the Biden administration formally blacklisted the NSO Group , a notorious spyware maker from Israel, shutting it off from American business and investment opportunities. But the New York Times now reports that not every part of the government was on the same page… Read more...


China's Space Pioneer Becomes First Private Company to Reach Orbit During Debut Launch
Gizmodo / 4h
Chinese company Space Pioneer established a pair of milestones this past Sunday, becoming the first startup to successfully reach orbit on its first attempt, and the first Chinese company to reach orbit with liquid rocket propulsion. Read more...


Twitter changed its logo to Doge. The internet reacted by laughing at (not with) Elon Musk.
100+Mashable / 4h
Elon Musk bought Twitter for a preposterous $43 billion and things have gotten stranger every day since. Frankly, it's all too much to summarize but it has been one weird, shortsighted decision after the next with Musk at the helm. The latest oddity? Musk has swapped out the Twitter logo with Doge , the dog meme of which the billionaire is super fond. In the upper left corner of your browser, whi



A knife so sharp you don’t feel it cut
58TechCrunch / 4h
There’s an ongoing and heated debate about whether generative AI — like the technology that powers OpenAI’s ChatGPT — is either an overblown parlor trick or an existential threat to humanity that’s already raging out of control. The truth is, of course, some more nuanced point between these two extremes, but no matter what side you’re on, you should realize it’s already powerful enough to reshape


First drive: The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a swoopy EV sedan that stands out in an SUV crowd
TechCrunch / 4h
In a world where nearly every automaker is pushing bigger, heavier, battery-electric SUVs and crossovers that all look the same, Hyundai is bucking the trend with its brand new, swoopy, tech-forward 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan. The stakes are high for the Hyundai Ioniq 6 . Hyundai has cast the sedan as a worthy rival to the Tesla Model 3 , an EV that has dominated the market. The Ioniq 6 is also a


ASUS' ROG Ally is yet another Steam Deck competitor
400+Engadget / 4h
ASUS isn't going to let the likes of Ayaneo or Valve have the handheld gaming PC market to themselves. After an April 1st announcement that prompted skepticism (don't announce real products on April Fools' Day, folks), ASUS has confirmed that it's building its own handheld, the ROG Ally. While the company is light on details, it notes the system will run Windows 11 and use a custom AMD Ryzen chip


The Next Game of Thrones Prequel Could Be About Aegon's Conquest
100+Gizmodo / 4h
The Game of Thrones prequel may be about to get a prequel. Variety has reported HBO is in active discussions to make another series based on George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series, this time set even earlier in the timeline than the current prequel, House of the Dragon . If made, however, it’ll… Read more...


Microsoft Edge Has a New Hidden Split-Screen Mode
How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft has been hard at work integrating Bing Chat into the Edge browser, but there’s another new feature that isn’t as obvious: a hidden split-screen mode. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Twitter Gets Doge Makeover As Another Timeline Bug Strikes
SlashGear / 4h
Twitter has received a new (and certainly temporary) design that revolves around the Shiba Inu dog known as the Dogecoin cryptocurrency avatar.


Charging Your Kia EV6 At Home: How Much Will It Cost You?
SlashGear / 4h
If you have a Kia EV6 in your sights, you may wonder how much it will cost you to charge. We break it all down for you and it's not as bad as you might think.


How To Check Your Detailed Uber Rating
One Mile at a Time / 4h
Rideshare giant Uber is known for its reciprocal rating system, whereby passengers rate drivers, and drivers rate passengers. While many can appreciate the intent of this (to keep both parties well behaved), the rating system has also been controversial, and rubs many people the wrong way. While it’s easy to see your overall Uber rating, many are surprised to learn that Uber lets you see a breakd


How to tell if a Twitter profile is real or fake
Mashable / 4h
Twitter under Elon Musk keeps getting dumber. Over the weekend, Twitter's new management decided to pull back on its promise to take away "legacy" blue checkmarks, relics of Twitter's now-defunct system for verifying the identity of notable accounts, on April 1. Instead, Twitter introduced a change that makes the blue checkmark functionally meaningless. Users can no longer see whether an account


Twitter’s Logo Changes to Doge as Users Await Blue Check-Mark Removal
NYT > Technology / 4h
The promised changes to the platform’s verification program have been slow. Attention has focused instead on the image of a doge in place of the blue Twitter bird.


Google Could Be Setting Itself Up for Failure With New Flight Price 'Guarantees'
22Gizmodo / 4h
Google is taking a bold step in the world of online travel planning. The tech giant is piloting a price guarantee for airline bookings. Now, certain flights departing U.S. airports will come with a money-back promise. If a Google-guaranteed ticket price gets cheaper before the time of the flight, Google says it will… Read more...


Drinking for Your Health Isn't Really a Thing, Study Finds
53Gizmodo / 4h
A new study is the latest to suggest that modest alcohol consumption isn’t likely to provide any health benefits. The research, a review of existing studies, found no strong evidence that light to moderate drinking can reduce people’s risk of dying early. Past studies that did find a positive effect might have failed… Read more...


This new Google Flights tool will help you buy the cheapest plane tickets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
As the weather warms up, people will naturally begin planning their next vacation. Google, in response, is adding four new features across several platforms on smartphones in an effort to help users find good travel deals and build an itinerary. Arguably the most impactful addition, Google Flights is getting a new price guarantee badge to indicate the current price of a ticket is the lowest it wi


Spotify Live Dies
Gizmodo / 4h
Spotify is officially shuttering its Clubhouse copycat called Spotify Live. The feature was a bit like a live radio station that listeners could access on the Spotify mobile app. Read more...


Pro-Putin Blogger Handed Bust of Himself Before Explosion Killed Him
52Gizmodo / 4h
A Russian pro-Kremlin blogger who was known for his support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was killed in an explosion on Sunday that authorities believe was inside a gift. Vladlen Tatarsky, whose real name is Maksim Fomin, was speaking at a cafe in St. Petersburg for the pro-war group Cyber Front Z when witnesses say… Read more...


Netflix orders its first pilot for comedy series ‘Little Sky’
TechCrunch / 4h
Netflix has ordered a TV pilot for the first time in its history, a Netflix spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. The company typically follows the straight-to-series model, so its willingness to greenlight a pilot is certainly notable. The comedy series is titled “Little Sky” and stars “Nine Perfect Strangers” actress Samara Weaving. The series will follow a character named Penelope Paul Porter


Activision Blizzard settles DOJ lawsuit over eSports wage suppression
Engadget / 4h
The US Department of Justice has settled a lawsuit it filed Monday with Activision Blizzard over suppressed eSports wages, according to Reuters . The case, submitted in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, focuses on a rule that required independently owned teams to effectively pay double if they passed a soft salary cap. A federal judge will still need to approve the settlement. T


Today’s best deals: Apple MacBook Air, Apple Watch, Mac mini, Amazon Kindle
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Amazon's entry-level Kindle doesn't have all the features of the pricier Kindle Paperwhite, but it's a good choice for those who want a quality e-reader for as little money as possible. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Today's best deals feature Amazon's two best entry-level tablets, the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite , as well as Apple's MacBook Air and Mac Mini , all matching their record-lo


Google brings “Nearby Share” to Windows, making it easy to transfer files
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Google's Nearby Share can quickly send a photo to your computer. (credit: Google) Google is bringing Android's "Nearby Share" feature to the desktop with a new Windows app . Google says the new program will make sharing between Windows and Android easier, letting you send files over in just a few clicks and taps. Google's Nearby Share has been built into Android for a few years now and



Users fume after My Cloud network breach locks them out of their data
29Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge (credit: Western Digital ) Users of the Western Digital My Cloud service are fuming after a network breach has locked them out of their data for more than 24 hours and has put company-handled information into the hands of currently unknown hackers. The inability to access data stored in My Cloud was reported on social media by multiple users, including this one , who indicated the outage


Blue Beetle trailer promises a classic superhero origin story
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Xolo Maridueña stars as Jaime Reeves, who encounters alien biotechnology in Blue Beetle . Is there anything better than a good superhero origin story? There's something about watching an ordinary person, struggling with self-doubt, discover their unique hidden strengths and own their power that never fails to capture our imaginations. It's the bread-and-butter of the superhero genre, and we're ge


Canadian statistics professor games Tim Hortons contest for 80-98% win rates
20Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Tim Hortons is a coffee and donut chain popular with Canadians, Canadian-adjacent regions of the US, and statistics professors. (credit: Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images) All you had to do, if you really wanted some free coffee and doughnuts, was wake up around 3 am each day and click on some virtual Tim Hortons coffee cups. It was 3:16 am, actually, that gave a Universi


Tesla’s silly new accessory is a big, tough home charger
40TechCrunch / 4h
Meet Tesla’s latest gadget: A home charging station that looks as futuristic as a Porsche hard drive from the early 2010s. The Cybervault seems to be a Tesla Wall Connector in a decidedly Cybertruck -inspired case, and boy does it look tough in a promo video posted by Tesla on Weibo . The device is “tailor-made for the Chinese market,” an auto-translation of Tesla’s product page reads, and the vi


Silicon Valley Private School Giving Kids "AI Tutors" Quietly Created by OpenAI
500+Futurism / 4h
Wrath of Khan Would you trust OpenAI's ChatGPT to help teach your kids? You might be inclined to say "no." There's a wealth of evidence out there demonstrating that ChatGPT and other chatbots can frequently get the facts wrong and make plagiarizing all too easy . But a Silicon Valley private school called Khan Lab School thinks differently. Enter its newly unveiled, AI-powered tutor called "Khanm


'Fatal Attraction's trailer reimagines the classic thriller, and it's wild
Mashable / 5h
Paramount+'s Fatal Attraction reimagines the '80s hit, and it's as steamily scary as you'd hope. Set between two timelines, Fatal Attraction follows Daniel Gallagher's (Joshua Jackson) affair with a woman called Alexandra Forrest (Lizzy Caplan) in 2008, and his trial for her murder 15 years later. Gallagher is adamant that he's innocent, and by the looks of Alexandra's dangerous obsession in the


Physicists Recreate Classic 'Double-Slit' Experiment Using Time Instead of Space
Gizmodo / 5h
A team of physicists has recreated a classic experiment in particle physics with a dimensional twist, by performing it in time instead of just space. In the process, they showcased the utility of a unique material for future experiments. Read more...


Android's Answer to AirDrop is Available to Try in Beta
29Gizmodo / 5h
Android’s answer to Apple’s AirDrop is almost ready for Windows PCs, and you can try it out now. In an official blog post , Google announced that Nearby Share in Beta is already available to download to your PC. It’s compatible with PCs running Windows 10 and up and phones on Android 6 and up. ARM-based machines, like… Read more...


India Performs Successful Flight Test of Prototype Spaceplane
Gizmodo / 5h
The Indian Space Research Organization successfully conducted a test yesterday of its Reusable Launch Vehicle, an in-development spaceplane that took flight from an air force helicopter at an altitude of 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) and landed autonomously on a runway. Read more...


Post, a publisher-focused Twitter alternative, launches to public
200+TechCrunch / 5h
Post , a Twitter alternative of sorts that’s rethinking how publishers should engage with social media — and how they should monetize their readership — has opened its doors to the public. The startup, like others in this space, gained ground in the wake of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter as many began to look for a new place to read and discuss the news or share their own thoughts with their


Sustainability at Disrupt
TechCrunch / 5h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 will have a whole new look this fall with one aim in mind: bring together investors, founders and technologists who have specific industry interests — all under one roof at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Disrupt has always been big. But this year we’re folding TC Sessions, the standalone industry events that are traditionally held throughout the year, into the big an


Report: Klaviyo to IPO later this year
41TechCrunch / 5h
As the stock market cooled last year, it led to a dearth of startup IPOs. That could be about to change. The Wall Street Journal reports that Klaviyo , the Boston-based marketing automation startup that has raised more than $775 million, is going to pull the trigger later this year. If it’s true that the company has hired bankers to prepare a listing, as the article states, Klaviyo could help end


Twitter replaces logo with doge as Musk seeks Dogecoin lawsuit dismissal
100+Mashable / 5h
On Monday, Twitter users logged into the platform and noticed something odd. The blue bird logo that's usually visible throughout Twitter has been replaced. Instead of the bird, users are shown doge, the Shiba Inu internet meme that the 51-year-old, father of nine Elon Musk is seemingly obsessed with. The Twitter menubar currently displays doge instead of the blue bird. Credit: Mashable screensho


Paddington in Peru Will Bring the Beloved Bear Back for Another Adventure
42Gizmodo / 5h
The world always needs more Paddington —and production has finally started on the third film in the wonderful, feel-good series starring the best bear . Read more...


The Texas Legislature Is Considering Some Absurdly Evil Environmental Bills
Gizmodo / 5h
For a crash course in how to fuck up the environment, look no further than the Texas Legislature. At the start of this year’s legislative session, lawmakers have introduced a slew of bills with some jaw-droppingly bad environmental ramifications—including bills that would override the EPA’s authority and punish people… Read more...


Should you post that you’re #OpenToWork? A tale of two labor markets.
25TechCrunch / 5h
Aline Lerner Contributor Aline Lerner is founder and CEO of interviewing.io , where engineers go to practice technical interviewing. More posts by this contributor To improve close rates for technical interviews, give applicants feedback (good or bad) Maxim Massenkoff Contributor Maxim Massenkoff is an economist and assistant professor at the Naval Postgraduate School. Job seekers face a dilemma


Take One Trip, Friends Fly With You Free On Southwest Airlines For Six Weeks
View from the Wing / 5h
Southwest is offering six weeks of a companion pass – bring someone with you when you travel on points or cash for just the taxes – after you take just a single trip. Register, purchase one roundtrip or two one way flights by April 5, and then travel by May 24. Your companion pass will be valid August 15 – September 30, 2023. Continue reading ...


Meet the First Four Artemis Astronauts
51Gizmodo / 5h
The next phase of NASA’s return-to-the-Moon program is underway, with the space agency naming the four-person Artemis 2 crew who will fly around the Moon and back. Read more...


Twitter is covered in Doge for no discernible reason
500+Engadget / 5h
I don’t know about you, but when Elon Musk took Twitter over last fall , the last thing I had on my bingo card was a Doge takeover of the website. Yet here we are. As of Monday afternoon, if you open the Twitter web client, the loading screen and main interface will display an icon depicting Kabosu , the Shiba Inu who inspired the Doge meme, instead of the company’s trademark blue bird. pic.twitt


Google Drive now caps the number of files you can create
300+Engadget / 5h
You might not want to use Google Drive for large system backups or other many-file transfers. Ars Technica has learned Google quietly instituted a user "creation limit" of 5 million files sometime in February. As Reddit user ra13 discovered , personal (Google One) and business (Google Workspace) users get an error message if they try to directly upload any files past that ceiling. The cap doesn't



Exclusive: Preferred Hotels & Resorts just revamped its loyalty program with more ways to use points
The Points Guy / 5h
There’s exciting news for fans of luxurious, boutique and historic hotels: Preferred Travel Group — the force behind Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Historic Hotels of America, Historic Hotels Worldwide and Beyond Green — has given its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program a face-lift. As a family-owned business with more than 650 participating hotels around the world, like the stylish Pendry Manhattan West


Why The Toyota Hilux Is Considered The Most Indestructible Truck Ever Made
SlashGear / 5h
The Toyota Hilux has a well-earned reputation for being the most indestructible truck ever made, and there's a good reason for it. We'll tell you why.


Saving Money On Car Repairs: Learn To Replace Brake Pads On Your Own
SlashGear / 5h
Changing your own brake pads can save you a decent amount of money while also providing a new skill that will be useful for years to come.


Apple Reportedly Ordering Fewer M2 Chips as MacBook Demand Falters
Gizmodo / 5h
Apple is reportedly facing lagging demand for its M2-powered MacBooks, so much so it’s held back significantly on any more M2 chip production in what’s turning out to be a rough start for Apple’s 2023 laptop ambitions. Read more...


Low-cost awards to Europe: This month’s Flying Blue Promo Rewards
2KThe Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. From paid ticket sales to redemption promotions , there are endless opportunities to book travel at a discount. However, few sales are as reliable as the Promo Rewards we see each month from Air France-KLM Flying Blue . These deals regularly appear on the Flying Blue website and offer discounts on flights to and from


Elon Musk Adds Dogecoin Button That Does Nothing to Twitter Homepage
500+Futurism / 6h
Doge Feed Twitter CEO Elon Musk has swapped Twitter's logo for the logo of the jokester cryptocurrency Dogecoin, a largely meaningless change that quickly drove up the price of the meme coin. Users were surprised to find the face of Dogecoin's mascot, a shiba inu dog, replacing the social media platform's main logo and loading page. Surprising absolutely nobody , however, is the fact that the val


Google Chrome is giving more of its extensions another lease of life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Several years have passed since Google first announced plans to retire its Manifest V2 browser API, and after having made several empty promises and revisions, spent much of 2022 in and out of readiness for its successor, Manifest V3. However, the company has now delayed the transition from Manifest V2 to Manifest V3 once again, meaning that it lives on for a little longer. While Chrome stopped a


Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Mixtape Has Been Revealed
29Gizmodo / 6h
The first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies were scored to Peter Quill’s musical tastes for late ‘70s and ‘80s rock (having been abducted by aliens in 1988). But like the reality-warping Infinity Stones, a Zune —Microsoft’s defunct MP3 player—has radically reshaped the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 , and… Read more...


Nothing Phone 2: everything we know about Nothing so far
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The original Nothing Phone 1 is an important independent launch, if only because the phone world is dominated by so few players. With the Nothing Phone 2, founder Carl Pei hopes that lightning will strike again and again, and this time it looks like he is bringing more of his winning original OnePlus formula to the upcoming handset. Even though Nothing is a smaller player in the phone market, it


The Super Mario Bros. Movie Powers Up Its Merch Game
Gizmodo / 6h
The nostalgia for Nintendo’s games which inspired The Super Mario Bros. Movie is catering to grown-up fans in a big way just in time for the Chris Pratt-starring film’s release . Read more...


Delta drops 2 US cities, bringing pandemic-era total to 17 market exits
37The Points Guy / 6h
Another week, another round of cuts at a major U.S. airline. This time, it’s Delta Air Lines’ turn. The Atlanta-based carrier will exit two regional markets in June, as first seen by TPG in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. Specifically, the airline will pull out of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and State College, Pennsylvania, effective June 5. The airline currently offers


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Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
deathandmysticism : Friedrich Justin Bertuch, Fire-breathing dragon, 1806


Musk loses in court, has to delete tweet threatening Tesla workers who join union
80Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk at an opening event for Tesla's Gigafactory on March 22, 2022, in Gruenheide, southeast of Berlin. (credit: Getty Images | Patrick Pleul) Tesla CEO Elon Musk violated US labor law by threatening to take stock options away from employees who join a union, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The appeals court said the US National Labor Relations Board can enforce its


Western Digital Got Hacked, “My Cloud” Services Are Down
66How-To Geek / 6h
Western Digital doesn’t have the best track record with security, so it’s not much of a surprise that the company just got hacked again. The breach has also shut down most of the company’s online services, including My Cloud. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Are Roaches More Active in Spring?
How-To Geek / 6h
No one wants to see cockroaches scurrying about any time of year. But, have you ever wondered if they’re more active during a specific season? Specifically, are you more likely to see spring cockroaches? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Google Reveals a New Way to Save on Plane Tickets
How-To Geek / 6h
In anticipation of summer travel, Google Flights is testing a price guarantee program. The idea is pretty simple; if you purchase a plane ticket with a price guarantee badge, Google believes that you’re getting the lowest possible price. And if Google is wrong, it will refund you the difference. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Vice President Harris’ Staff Revolt Over Low Quality Food When Flying Private
View from the Wing / 6h
Staff for the Vice President are reportedly “revolting” over “the inferior quality of lunches on Air Force Two, the vice president’s plane.” President Biden’s staff on Air Force One receive filet mignon, and the service comes on “gold-rimmed plates, accompanied by cold beers.” In contrast, staff for Kamala Harris receive “soggy sandwiches in brown paper bags – and no booze.” Instead, expect “cold


Spotify is shutting down its live audio app Spotify Live
83TechCrunch / 6h
Spotify is shutting down its live-audio app Spotify Live, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The company says it will continue to explore live features on its main platform. The news was first reported by Music Ally . “After a period of experimentation and learnings around how Spotify users interact with live audio, we’ve made the decision to sunset the Spotify Live


Twitter’s new homepage logo is very doge-y
TechCrunch / 6h
Breaking news: A 51-year-old man has made a joke that reeks of the same sophistication a 13-year-old boy might bring to Reddit. After Twitter’s botched attempt to remove legacy blue checkmarks from verified accounts that don’t pay for Twitter Blue, it seems the platform has set its sights on more juvenile coding endeavors. Yes, Twitter’s homepage icon really is the doge meme right now. Doge for s


Yale's Assure Lock 2 is down to its lowest price ever
300+Engadget / 6h
The Yale Assure Lock 2 can automatically open your door, takes voice commands and let guests in with a code. Right now at Amazon, the keyless configuration of the smart lock is down to its lowest price since its debut, with a 17 percent discount that makes it $216 instead of $260. The deal applies to the black finish only — the nickel finish is seeing a nine percent, or $15, discount and the bron



Sonos Era 300 Review: Stunning Spatial, Superior Sound
34Wired / 6h
Yes, it has looks only a mother could love—but shut your eyes and wait till you hear how mind-blowingly good this new speaker is.


Disney and Dwayne Johnson Announce Moana Live-Action Movie
1KGizmodo / 7h
In a surprising turn of events, Dwayne Johnson and Walt Disney Pictures are fast-tracking a live-action adaption of their Disney Princess tale Moana . Johnson will reprise his role as Maui. Read more...


Fungus Learns to Infect Human, Spreading "Root-Like Filaments"
56Futurism / 7h
In what appears to be the first-ever recorded case of its kind, a fungus that usually infects plants has infected a human host, putting root-like filaments into his body. A 61-year-old mycologist in India contracted a severe case of silver leaf disease — a fungus that can prove fatal for a huge variety of plants — in his throat, ScienceAlert reports . In other words, it sounds a lot like the open


The Great Pretender
TechCrunch / 7h
There is a good reason not to trust what today’s AI constructs tell you, and it has nothing to do with the fundamental nature of intelligence or humanity, with Wittgensteinian concepts of language representation, or even disinfo in the dataset. All that matters is that these systems do not distinguish between something that is correct and something that looks correct. Once you understand that the


Twitter’s new dog icon is sending dogecoin — sigh — to the moon
56TechCrunch / 7h
Today Twitter users are noticing that an image of a dog has been added to a place of prominence. You can see it for yourself on Twitter.com, where you will be greeted with a pup: Image Credits: Twitter The particular dog image — a Shiba Inu — corresponds with the logo of the dogecoin blockchain and cryptocurrency. Normally the swapping out or addition of an icon inside an app is not news. In this


A decade later, this VR treadmill is finally ready to ship
TechCrunch / 7h
As free promotion for hardware startups go, one would be hard pressed to point to something better than a $175 million Spielberg film. “It was actually Warner Bros. that had reached out to us to get two Omnis for use in the movie,” Virtuix founder and CEO Jan Goetgeluk tells TechCrunch. “We shipped them two, and they were used as the model for the CGI in the movie.” An omnidirectional treadmill f


AirTree backs generative AI content creation and management platform Narrato
77TechCrunch / 7h
Generative AI is hot among venture capital firms now , with $4.5 billion invested in 2022. Narrato , a AI content creation and collaboration platform, announced today it has joined the ranks of other generative AI startups with VC funding. Based in San Francisco, Narrato raised a $1 million pre-seed round led by AirTree Ventures, the Australian firm that was an early investor in Canva , Linktree


Massive 3CX Supply-Chain Hack Targeted Cryptocurrency Firms
2 TTPs•
27Wired / 7h
North Korean hackers appear to have used the corrupted VoIP software to go after just a handful of crypto firms with “surgical precision.”


Mac sales have tanked, forcing Apple to temporarily halt M2 chip production
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Apple M2 chip and the Macs it powers are definitely some high quality hardware, but not enough to entice enough customers to buy them, forcing Apple to scale back production of the chip and pausing production for two months entirely to match the lower demand. Apple hasn't said anything publicly about the chip production halt, which apparently took place in January and February before resuming


The Beginner's Guide to Lining a Bamboo Steamer
Lifehacker / 7h
Bamboo steamers are gorgeous, functional kitchen tools, that make the delicate cooking method nearly effortless. But much like cake sticking to the pan, food sticking to the bamboo is a special kind of heartbreak. In order to use a bamboo steamer effectively, you need to know how to line them. Read more...


Sony’s next pair of budget earbuds will reportedly cost $120 when they arrive this month
50Engadget / 7h
Sony’s upcoming WF-C700N earbuds have leaked courtesy of Best Buy. In a listing spotted by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt , the retailer revealed the true wireless buds will go on sale on April 21st for $120. That’s $20 more than the WF-C500 model they’re expected to replace. According to Android Police , which saw the listing before it was removed by Best Buy, the WF-C700N will offer active noise can


Nintendo and mobile giant DeNA launch mysterious Nintendo Systems subsidiary
200+Engadget / 7h
Late last year, Nintendo announced that it would be establishing a joint venture called Nintendo Systems with mobile developer DeNA, and now the company has officially launched, right on time. So what exactly will Nintendo Systems make? Things are still murky. There is an official website but that is about where the information ends. A press release from November states that the company will work


Here’s how much value you can get from the Amex Platinum card in your 1st year
54The Points Guy / 7h
I recently celebrated my one-year anniversary at The Points Guy. However, hitting that milestone also marked another important anniversary — I’ve now been learning the ins and outs of the points and miles world for a full year. One of my first major decisions after beginning my points and miles education was to finally get my first premium travel card, The Platinum Card® from American Express . I


Musk revokes NYT’s Twitter badge after news org refused to pay $1K a month
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: STEFANI REYNOLDS / Contributor | AFP ) After a weekend where many Twitter users waited to witness the moment when their legacy verified badges disappeared, the official Twitter handle of The New York Times became one of the first accounts to lose its verified status. While many legacy accounts still have their badges, the speedy removal of the badge from one of the platform’s mos


This new browser offers a whole new spin on the Tor Network
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Mullvad VPN has teamed up with the internet privacy organization The Tor Project to release a new browser aimed at preserving user privacy as much as possible without actually accessing the Tor network. The Tor network is a series of routers that encrypt and protect web traffic from prying eyes, so that no one can track your activity or IP address as you browse the internet. Only certain browsers


How to Pose for the Perfect Mugshot
80Lifehacker / 7h
Whether you’re a legendarily vain plutocrat surrendering to authorities after being charged with multiple financial felonies , you’ve stolen the Mona Lisa from the Louvre , or you got popped in Rochester with a bag of weed , you should always try to to look your best in your mugshot. Read more...


YouTube will livestream all six Coachella stages across both weekends
100+TechCrunch / 7h
YouTube announced today that for the first time it will be livestreaming all six stages during both weekends of Coachella. In the past, the Google-owned company only livestreamed three stages. The music festival kicks off on April 14 at 7 PM ET and resumes April 21 at the same time. “This year we will be live streaming Coachella from more stages than ever before with 6 feeds in action (double the


NASA Announces the Astronauts Who Are Returning to the Moon
500+Futurism / 7h
Fantastic Four NASA has announced the astronauts who will fly to the Moon during the space agency's upcoming Artemis II mission, the first humans to head to the Moon in more than 50 years. The mission will involve a crew of four flying to and around the Moon before making their way back to Earth, an exciting next step in our efforts to eventually return humans to the lunar surface before the end


A beginners guide to visiting Puerto Rico: Everything you need to eat, see and do
200+The Points Guy / 7h
Puerto Rico is beloved by travelers around the world, and for good reason. From bioluminescent bays, pristine Caribbean beaches and lush forests to historic streetscapes, a vibrant local food scene and fascinating cultural attractions, each region of Puerto Rico offers visitors a distinct experience. And there’s simply never a bad time to visit. Better yet, you can often find cheap nonstop flight


10 destinations where you can learn about Black history in America
500+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated. What began as Negro History Week in the month of February — established by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 — evolved into Black History Month decades later in 1976. The annual observance commemorates the triumphs and hardships of Black people in the U.S. It is reserved as a time to honor, celebrate and preserve the memory of the people who selflessly



12 Retro PlayStation Exclusives Worth Playing On PS4 And PS5
SlashGear / 7h
Retro gaming still has a strong pull for gamers of all ages. We put together a list of the best retro games that are exclusive to PS4 and PS5.


Tim Cook Just Shed New Light On Apple's Upcoming Mixed-Reality Headset
SlashGear / 7h
Tim Cook sat down with GQ and talked about Apple's upcoming mixed-reality headset and what Apple hopes to accomplish with it. We have all the details.


50 Years Since The First Cellphone Call: A Tech Revolution That Is Still Shaping The Future
SlashGear / 7h
50 years ago, an engineer at Motorola placed the first cell phone call. Since then, massive bricks have made way for the slim smartphones of today.


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Is Set For A Big Cover Screen Upgrade
SlashGear / 7h
If we are to believe fresh rumors, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 5 will likely feature a significant design overhaul with an all-new, larger cover display.


Tons of our favorite Beats ear buds are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off
Mashable / 7h
As of Monday, April 3, several Beats ear buds are on sale at Amazon for up to 28% off . Here are the best deals. BEST SECURE-FIT EARBUDS: The Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones come with adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks to survive even the harshest workouts and longest commutes. $179.95 $249.95 (save 28%) BEST NOISE-CANCELING EARBUDS: The Beats Studio Buds are a classic option that have both


Wild Iguana Steals Little Girl's Cake, Gives Her Rare Bacterial Infection
22Gizmodo / 7h
A 3-year-old girl’s holiday in Costa Rica was ruined by an iguana in more ways than one. The scaly reptile stole her cake, but not before biting her hand and transmitting a rare bacterial infection that endured for months, according to the girl’s doctors. Fortunately, the infection was treatable. Read more...


This App Is BeReal but for Music
Lifehacker / 7h
The recent push toward social media platforms that embrace authenticity over curation is a good thing. Instagram might be the home of perfectly edited photos with expertly-crafted captions, but BeReal frees you up to show yourself as you really are. Kiwi wants to do the same, but for exposing your true musical taste… Read more...


Warner Bros. gives DC fans an official ‘Blue Beetle’ trailer
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Warner Bros. is giving DC fans a “Blue Beetle” movie, set to hit theaters on August 18. The trailer was released today, providing a glimpse into the world of the bug-legged superhero. “Blue Beetle” stars “Cobra Kai” actor Xolo Maridueña as Jamie Reyes, a recent college graduate who gets his Iron Man-style powers from an ancient relic of alien technology created by an alien race called the Reach.


How a fintech company handled a fintech crisis
22TechCrunch / 8h
When Silicon Valley Bank collapsed earlier this month, it sent massive waves across the banking and venture capital worlds, and beyond. Companies like Rippling , Brex and many others scrambled to secure funding to offset not being able to access funds, while companies on the payments side, like Etsy , worked to find alternative ways to process payments. Spend management company Airbase found itse


Kaszek earmarks nearly $1B in new funds for Latin American startups
TechCrunch / 8h
Kaszek Ventures , one of Latin America’s first venture firms, has raised $975 million across two funds. Specifically, the São Paulo-based firm has closed on Kaszek Ventures VI, a $540 million early-stage fund and Kaszek Ventures Opportunity-III (KVO-III), a $435 million vehicle for later stage investments. In recent years, there has been an explosion of global investor interest in Latin American


YouTube will livestream all six Coachella stages this year
200+Engadget / 8h
You no longer have to fret about missing an act during YouTube's live Coachella streams . The company has confirmed that, for the first time, it will stream all six stages during both weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which kicks off April 14th, 2023 at 7PM Eastern and resumes April 21st at the same time. Previously, you had to make do with three streams. Replays will be a


Three ways AI chatbots are a security disaster
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100+MIT Technology Review / 8h
AI language models are the shiniest, most exciting thing in tech right now. But they’re poised to create a major new problem: they are ridiculously easy to misuse and to deploy as powerful phishing or scamming tools. No programming skills are needed. What’s worse is that there is no known fix. Tech companies are racing to embed these models into tons of products to help people do everything from


Awesome Southwest Companion Pass Promo
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Southwest Airlines has just introduced an amazing promotion that can help you earn Companion Pass for a limited time. We’ve seen this promotion a few times in the past, and it’s nice to see it return. Southwest Companion Pass promo with two flights Southwest Airlines is offering a limited time Companion Pass. In order to take advantage of this promotion : Register for the promotion and then purch


Scientists Capture Deepest-Ever Footage of a Fish
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Researchers using baited camera traps recorded an unknown species of snailfish more than 5 miles (8 kilometers) deep just off the coast of Japan. These are the deepest fish ever caught on film. Read more...


What Does It Take to Make the Criterion Collection of Video Games?
44Gizmodo / 8h
If you want to watch the famously bad 1956 Sci-Fi film Plan 9 from Outer Space , you have several options on both free and paid streaming services. The film has been archived, restored, and documented by people who care about the history of cinema. The same can’t be said about the similarly horrible 1993 Atari Jaguar… Read more...


This new ransomware campaign wants millions of dollars to get your files back
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A new ransomware threat actor has been reported targeting large corporations and demanding huge payouts in exchange for the decryption key and for not leaking sensitive data stolen in the attack. Calling itself Money Message, the group was first reported on the BleepingComputer forums in the last days of March, with cybersecurity researchers from Zscaler ThreatLabs also flagging the potential thr


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Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
robert-hadley : Palazzo Angelo Giovanni Spinola. The World of Interiors, April 2022. Photo - Massimo Listri


Now Scammers Can Use AI to Fake Anyone’s Voice
31Lifehacker / 8h
When a powerful new technology like AI is dropped into society with no regulation, there will be folks who use the tool for their own benefit: And unsurprisingly, AI is making scammers’ jobs much easier and more believable. We wrote about the “virtual kidnapping” scam making the rounds—with this scheme, scammers use… Read more...


Best Buy's spring video game sale is from April 3 through April 9
Mashable / 8h
Stock up on gaming essentials: Best Buy's spring video game sale is from April 3 to April 9. Savings start at 21% and deals are chosen on a daily basis. Today's deals end at 11:59 p.m. CT, and more deals will be announced daily until Sunday, April 9. Opens in a new tab Credit: Best Buy Best Buy spring video game sale (April 3-April 9) (opens in a new tab) Save $15 and up on Best Buy's daily deals



Score a TCL 5-Series 55-inch 4K TV for $328
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $372: As of April 3, Walmart is selling the TCL 55-inch 5-Series 4K TV for $328. That's $372 off the listing price! Opens in a new tab Credit: TCL Our pick: TCL 55-inch 5-Series 4K TV (opens in a new tab) $328 at Walmart (save $372) (opens in a new tab) Finding a new, affordable TV with all the features you need might be difficult, especially if you're on a budget — but it's not impossible.


Doctor Who Recruits Drag Race's Jinkx Monsoon
1KGizmodo / 8h
The TARDIS has picked up another new star for Doctor Who ’s next season : drag star Jinkx Monsoon, who will appear in the upcoming 14th season of the show in what the BBC describes as a “major new role.” Read more...


Turns Out Asus' Flashy ROG Ally Steam Deck Competitor is Real
62Gizmodo / 8h
Most companies will avoid making real product announcements on April Fools’ Day, as the news will inevitably get buried under a mountain of pranks from companies incorrectly assuming they can be funny. But not Asus. It used April 1 this year to announce its first handheld gaming device , leaving fans wondering if it… Read more...


Yik Yak users are protesting the app’s makeover after acquisition by Sidechat
TechCrunch / 8h
Yik Yak users are enraged over the changes being made to the anonymous social app after its quiet acquisition by the similarly focused campus chat app, Sidechat. While Yik Yak had focused on anonymous posting within a local community, Sidechat is working to build private communities for colleges. Initially, Yik Yak had been pushing its users to migrate to the Sidechat app after the deal went thro


Bravo's Scandoval has made Peacock my number one streaming app
400+Engadget / 8h
Have you heard about the Scandoval? I asked a handful of friends this question over the past week, and a surprising number confirmed this strange new word had recently popped up in their news feeds, attached to stories from The New York Times , CNN and Vanity Fair . My friends didn’t quite know what it was, aside from the vague notion that it was related to the Real Housewives shows. More importa


Get perfect lattes at home with this Nespresso machine on sale for 42% off at Amazon
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 42%: As of Monday, April 3, Nespresso's Lattissima Machine is on sale for a whopping 42% off at Amazon, saving you over $200. That means you now get it at $308, as opposed to its original price of $529. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Lattissima Machine (opens in a new tab) $308 at Amazon (save 42%) (opens in a new tab) There are some who drink their coffee black, and there ar


NASA Announces Astronauts Who Will Fly Past the Moon on Artemis 2
300+Gizmodo / 8h
Four astronauts—three men and one woman—have been selected for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years. As expected, the crew also features a Canadian, who will become the first non-U.S. citizen to venture past Earth orbit. Read more...


Here's What Made The Buick Nailhead V8 Engine So Special
SlashGear / 8h
The Buick V8 Nailhead, too often overlooked, turned up everywhere, from powerful muscle cars to support tech for the fastest plane that has ever flown.


New chipset could finally make it easier to build budget Ryzen 7000 PCs
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / AMD's AM5 processor socket. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you're trying to build a low-end to midrange gaming PC or workstation with inexpensive but modern parts, it has been hard to recommend AMD's Ryzen 7000-series processors. That's partly because Intel's CPUs have offered more cores for similar money, but motherboards with AMD's socket AM5 have remained stubbornly expensive, and th


It’s one last fight for Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury in Secret Invasion trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Nick Fury is back to save the Earth in Secret Invasion . Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania in February. And now we have the official full trailer for the first TV series in Phase Five, Secret Invasion , which focuses on Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury. The trailer dropped during ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. (Spoilers for 20


Blue Beetle looks like it could be the best DC movie in years
74TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The first trailer for Blue Beetle is here – and, while it looks a tad corny in places, it could be the best DC movie in years. Blue Beetle 's official teaser, which you can view below, offers a first look at one of the many new movies yet to release in theaters this year. And, based on the humor, snippets of horror, and Iron Man -styled supersuit witnessed in its two-minute long trailer, it might


Sony’s new cheap noise-cancelling earbuds boast tech to rival AirPods Pro 2
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Sony has announced a new pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, called the Sony WF-C700N. They feature most of the same tech you'll find in the class-leading Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds – which we still rate as the best wireless earbuds on the planet years after their release – but they're much smaller, much lighter, and much cheaper. The Sony WF-C700N cost £99 / AU$199.95 (about $120), and will


Tesla Teases Fans With a Cybertruck "Crash Test" Video
How-To Geek / 8h
Over the weekend, Tesla’s Twitter account shared a Cybertruck crash test video that had fans up in arms. As you can imagine, waiting for the stainless steel bulletproof EV to crash is a bit exciting and nerve-racking. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Monthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in April
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel overwhelming. Can you remember all of these perks without help? Maybe not. Rather than trying to keep track of all of them on your own, we’ve compiled a monthly checklist of credit card perks and benefits you m


Make This Bacon Salad Immediately
Lifehacker / 8h
It’s weird that adding mayonnaise to something makes it a salad. But it does; just ask tuna, potatoes, and eggs. Whatever adjustments you have to make in your mind to accept this, do it now because a new salad has entered the fray: bacon salad. It is a salt and crunch lover’s dream date, and your calendar just freed… Read more...


The week in AI: The pause request heard ’round the world
TechCrunch / 8h
Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of the last week’s stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. In one of the more surprising stories of the past week, Italy’s data protection authority (DPA) blocked OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, Ch


Passenger Uses ‘So Little Legroom’ As Excuse For Manspreading, Snooping On Female Seatmate
View from the Wing / 9h
Expecting a woman to confront a tall man, when she's pinned between him and the wall of an aircraft, without the assistance of cabin crew seems a bit rich. But not as rich as doubling down on the invasion of her personal space by looking over her shoulder at her phone screen. And somehow she's being unreasonable for seeking comfort from a friend that she's stuck next to him? Continue reading ...


Guide To Hilton Honors Elite Food & Beverage Credit
89One Mile at a Time / 9h
There are a variety of valuable perks to having elite status with a hotel group . Historically one of the most valuable benefits has been complimentary breakfast, at least for those belonging to higher elite tiers. In 2021, Hilton Honors made a controversial change to its elite breakfast policy. Specifically, at properties in the United States, Hilton stopped giving elite members complimentary br


How to Disable Bluetooth on Arch Linux
How-To Geek / 9h
If your Arch Linux computer supports Bluetooth but you’re not using it, it’ll just be wasting power. Instead of turning it off whenever you boot your computer, disable the Bluetooth service instead. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


This Device Claims to Lower Your Stress and Improve Sleep
How-To Geek / 9h
Do you struggle for a decent night’s sleep or constantly fight to focus on the task in front of you? It may be a matter of being overstressed, and Apollo thinks it can help. The Apollo Wearable is a simple touch therapy device designed to send slight vibrations to your body to improve your overall quality of life. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Google Drive Has a New Hidden Limit on Files
23How-To Geek / 9h
Google has built its cloud storage systems to handle your entire digital life, including all your photos, videos, emails, and other files. However, there’s now a limit to the number of individual files you can keep in Google Drive. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


ICE Used Shady Subpoena to Get Data from Elementary Schools, Abortion Clinics, and News Orgs
45Gizmodo / 9h
Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly used a little-known administrative subpoena more than 100,000 times over six years to request information from schools, abortion clinics, and newspapers, all without first procuring warrants from judges. Read more...


DC's Blue Beetle Trailer Is Here With a Fun, Family-Filled Superhero Origin
200+Gizmodo / 9h
The next new hero of the DC Universe is here and he brought his whole family along for the ride. Read more...


New Google Flights feature guarantees the lowest price, pays you back if it’s wrong
400+Mashable / 9h
A new Google Flights feature tells you when to go ahead and book that flight, because it won't get any cheaper. Google announced new travel features on Monday, including a price guarantee badge for booking flights. The badge, which has launched as a pilot program in the U.S., "means we’re confident that the price you see today won’t get any lower before takeoff," said VP of Travel Products Richar


'Doctor Who' adds the incredible Jinkx Monsoon to the cast
100+Mashable / 9h
Doctor Who 's upcoming season just got even better, with the addition of spectacular Broadway star, singer, and two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon. Announced by the BBC on Monday, the "Queen of Queens" will join the cast of Doctor Who "in a major role" when it returns later this year. Monsoon recently made her Broadway debut as Matron "Mama’" Morton in Chicago , the first drag queen


'Blue Beetle' trailer: A new DC hero takes flight
Mashable / 9h
The DCEU just got bluer. Warner Bros. Pictures has released its first look at the upcoming Blue Beetle , the 14th film in the DC Extended Universe, which introduces hero Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña) and his titular alter ego. A recent college graduate, Jaime is searching for his purpose in the world. Instead, he finds a piece of biotechnology known as the Scarab, which chooses Jaime as its symbio


Kick off your Earth Day celebrations early with an AeroGarden for over 40% off
Mashable / 9h
Save 42%: As of April 3, Woot has the AeroGarden Harvest Elite Slim with an heirloom salad kit on sale for just $69.99. That puts it $49.96 below its $119.95 list price. Opens in a new tab Credit: AeroGarden AeroGarden Harvest Elite Slim (opens in a new tab) $69.99 at Woot (save $49.96) (opens in a new tab) We've made it to spring, Earth Day is just around the corner, and grocery prices are still


WWE, UFC merge to form new sports entertainment company. See the details.
Mashable / 9h
If your social media feeds are already filled with people arguing over the results of the big Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes wrestling match on Sunday night, get ready to see even more WWE posts. On Monday morning, fresh off WrestleMania weekend, pro wrestling giant World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) officially announced that it would be merging with MMA conglomerate Ultimate Fighting Championship


Venture interest in Chinese companies remains muted after slow 2022
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome to the second quarter, friends. It’s time to take stock of just what went down in the first three months of the year, which means a deluge of venture capital data and yet another earnings cycle. I want to start our formal Q1 2023 venture lookback with China. PitchBook recently dropped some numbers relating to venture capital funding in China for 2022, and I’ve augmented it with a quick sc


Push Security raises $15M to help SaaS users lower their online vulnerability
TechCrunch / 9h
To keep a company secure in today’s digital universe, it takes a village — specifically, all the company’s employees, who have to be on their guard pretty much all the time to avoid phishing, credit stuffing and other kinds of common attack vectors and techniques that lead to their data and that of their businesses being compromised. A London startup called Push Security believes it can help in t


Behind the Scenes at Gerard Piqué’s Kings League Finals
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Au Revoir, Electric Scooters: Paris Votes to Ban E-Scooter Rentals
24Gizmodo / 9h
E-scooters are set to make a final French exit from the City of Lights. Residents of Paris, France have overwhelmingly voted to ban the electric micro mobility rentals in a Sunday referendum. Read more...


Never run out of juice with a great deal on a portable power station
Mashable / 9h
Save $140: As of April, the Powerworks portable power station is on sale for $359.99 at Amazon, down from $499.99. That's a discount of 28%. Opens in a new tab Credit: Powerworks Powerworks portable power station (opens in a new tab) $359.99 at Amazon (save $140) (opens in a new tab) Outdoor camping and hiking season has begun, which means enjoying time in nature with friends and family. You'll p


'Succession's karaoke scene 'apology' wasn't all it seemed. This Season 3 moment tells us why.
Mashable / 9h
We didn't have "Logan and the Roy kids visit a karaoke bar together" on our Succession Season 4 bingo card, but here we are. Perhaps more surprising than the frivolous location of the little family reunion that took place in episode 2 , though, was the content of that reunion — specifically, renowned bully Logan Roy's (Brian Cox) conciliatory tone and apparent "apology". But was it something real


These are the astronauts that will fly on NASA's Artemis 2 mission around the Moon
500+Engadget / 9h
NASA has finally named the astronauts that will orbit the Moon during the Artemis 2 mission. Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Hammock Koch will fly for the US, while the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen will represent his country. The crew will spend up to 21 days aboard an Orion capsule that will spend about 42 hours in high Earth orbit before touring the Moon and splashi


The Tor Project Launches a New Browser
How-To Geek / 9h
There’s a good chance that you’ve heard of the Tor Browser, an ultra-anonymous browser that goes beyond common security measures. Well, in an odd twist, The Tor Project is partnering with Mullvad VPN to launch a brand new browser—the Mullvad Browser. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Your Job Might Give You Free Spotify Premium
How-To Geek / 9h
It’s common for workplaces to provide benefits through third-party companies, like discounts at certain stores or various memberships. One benefit might become more common in the coming weeks and months: a Spotify Premium subscription. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Your Mint Mobile Plan Just Got a Free Upgrade
How-To Geek / 9h
Phone plans are pretty expensive these days, but if you’re a Mint Mobile customer, we have good news. This week the company announced that most subscribers are getting a free upgrade with an extra 5GB of mobile data per month. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Western Digital Hacked in "Network Security Incident"
How-To Geek / 9h
Digital storage company Western Digital this week announced that it is the victim of a “network security incident.” Its short press release is light on details other than to say that “an unauthorized third party gained access to a number of the Company’s systems.” Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Threaten to Cancel Every Single Subscription
Lifehacker / 9h
Increasingly, modern life means juggling an ever-pricier collection of subscriptions . Want to listen to music on demand? That’s a subscription. Want to use a particular suite of software? That’s a subscription. Want to keep up with the latest TV? That’s a bunch of subscriptions. All these monthly fees are putting a… Read more...



The Chinese Spy Balloon Captured Sensitive Military Info After All
89Gizmodo / 9h
U.S. officials confirmed on Monday that the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. in February transmitted sensitive military information to China in real time. The Chinese government continues to claim it was a weather balloon that had blown off course. Read more...


Elon Musk Makes It Harder to Distinguish Between Blue Verified and Paid Checkmarks to Save Face
500+Gizmodo / 9h
After sparking a heated debate for saying he would take legacy blue checkmarks away from verified accounts beginning on April 1 if those users didn’t pay $8 for Twitter Blue, Twitter CEO Elon Musk backed away from his threat. To save face, though, Musk has simply made it harder to tell the difference between verified… Read more...


California Takes the Lead on Curbing Big Oil Price Gouging
Gizmodo / 9h
This story was originally published by Grist . You can subscribe to its weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Rivian sticks to 2023 production goal for EVs despite quarterly dip
100+TechCrunch / 9h
EV automaker Rivian said Monday it produced 9,395 vehicles at its factory in Normal, Illinois in the first quarter, lower than the previous period but still on track to hit its 50,000 production goal for the year. Rivian said it delivered 7,946 of those vehicles in the first quarter. Rivian’s first-quarter delivery numbers just missed analysts’ expectations. Analysts polled by FactSet expected Ri


The best credit cards for Amazon purchases
56The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. With millions of products at your fingertips, it’s no surprise that people spend a lot at Amazon. Whether you are an occasional Amazon shopper or at the point where the online retail giant’s “Recommended for You” section knows you better than your best friend, you’ll want to make sure you’re using a card that maximiz


Pokémon Go raises the price of Remote Raid passes inviting concerns of ableism
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Pokémon Go ’s Remote Raid Pass is due to have its price raised on April 6. Remote Raids were a feature introduced during the COVID pandemic. It allowed players to continue playing during the lockdown – a time when it was tough for anyone to Pokémon Go anywhere. Remote Raids allowed players to engage in tough PvE battles from the comfort of their own homes ; however, it looks like Niantic, the dev


These ransomware attacks are actually completely fake
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A cybercriminal outfit is posing as well-known ransomware gangs in order to extort money from US companies. Since March, the group, known as Midnight, has impersonated other gangs in emails sent to US companies, instructing them to pay up or have their data leaked. The threats are completely empty, though, as no malware tools are used to encrypt or steal data. At worst, the group will instigate D


‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’ preview: Cal, we’re home
200+Engadget / 10h
About an hour into my time with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor , Cal Kestis, the game’s protagonist, reunites with Greez Dritus, the cranky pilot from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order . The two embrace after five years apart, one of Greez's four arms now replaced by a robotic prosthetic. It's a moment that encapsulates how I felt playing the upcoming game at a recent preview event Electronic Arts and Respa


Lord Help Us After They Hooked ChatGPT Up to a Furby
2KFuturism / 10h
iFurby It's the beginning of the end — the Furby Uprising is upon us. Programmer Jessica Card has kicked off horrors beyond our imagination by hooking up OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT to a stripped-down Furby. The results are just as hair-raising as you'd expect. "I hooked up ChatGPT to a Furby and I think this may be the start of something bad for humanity," Card admitted in a tweet . "Hello there, i


How to Spot Signs of Burnout Culture Before You Accept a Job
Lifehacker / 10h
It’s normal to feel overtaxed by your job once in a while, but when that feeling becomes persistent no matter what you do to pull back or redirect your efforts, you may be experiencing burnout—and the problem probably lies with your employer. According to a study by the University of California, Berkeley, Rutgers, and … Read more...


Move Aside, Crypto. AI Could Be The Next Climate Disaster.
Gizmodo / 10h
The coming age of powerful AI chatbots may very well reshape the world in radical and unforeseen ways, but it could do so at an immense environmental cost. A new report released today by the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence estimates the amount of energy needed to train AI models like … Read more...


Working on Everything Everywhere All at Once | Harry Shum Jr. Interview
26Gizmodo / 10h
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Elon 'The Dogefather' Musk Asks Judge to Toss $258 Billion Racketeering Lawsuit
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Elon “the Dogefather” Musk has moved to dismiss the $258 billion Dogecoin lawsuit he is facing, according to documents filed with Manhattan federal court. The plaintiffs claim that Musk peddled a pyramid scheme in the form of Dogecoin with accusations including wire fraud and gambling. Read more...


The Apple Watch SE drops back to $219
83Engadget / 10h
The Apple Watch SE is back on sale for $219 at Amazon and Best Buy , bringing what was already one of the better values on the wearable market within $10 of the lowest price we've tracked. Though we've seen this deal a few times since the SE launched last September, it's still $30 off Apple's MSRP and about $20 off the device's usual street price . Note that this offer is for the 40mm model; if y


Chris Hemsworth returns from the dead in 'Extraction 2' trailer
200+Mashable / 10h
Extraction 's Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) may have been shot in the neck, and he may have been clinically dead for a bit. But as the teaser trailer for Extraction 2 shows us, Rake is alive and kicking... and punching. Extraction 2 sees Rake fighting to rescue a Georgian gangster from prison, with the teaser giving us an extended look at a long-take fight scene. Rake battles through a prison yard


Bear-y good news: 'Paddington 3' is officially happening
33Mashable / 10h
Everyone's favorite marmalade-loving, raincoat-sporting bear is finally returning to the big screen, as the third Paddington film is set to begin filming this summer. As reported by Deadline , Paddington In Peru will start production on July 24. Commercial and music video director Dougal Wilson will be making his feature debut with the film, taking the reins from Paul King, director of the first


Are Used Car Prices Dropping? Here's What We Know
SlashGear / 10h
Car prices in general have been very high since the pandemic, but there is room to be optimistic that things are returning to normal levels.


Android’s File Sharing Now Also Works With Windows
How-To Geek / 10h
Nearby Share has been available on Android devices and Chromebooks for a few years now, serving as an equivalent to Apple’s AirDrop. Google has now released a Nearby Share app for Windows. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


How to Find an EV Charger
How-To Geek / 10h
If you bought your first electric vehicle or have a rental, and now the battery is running low, you’re probably wondering how to find an EV charger. Unfortunately, charging stations aren’t everywhere or nearly as noticeable as gas stations, so here’s how to find one near you. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Senator Ted Cruz Will Unfortunately Speak Today at NASA’s Artemis Astronaut Unveiling
57Gizmodo / 10h
NASA is set to reveal the names of four astronauts who will fly around the Moon as part of the Artemis 2 mission. But first, we’ll have to endure a speech from Ted Cruz during the Houston-based event. Read more...



Fries Are a Crouton
Lifehacker / 10h
Pendants will tell you a crouton is piece of cubed bread, tossed in oil and seasoning and baked or fried until crunchy, but a crouton is merely a construct. If it provides textural contrast to a pile of raw vegetables, it is, in my book (or blog), a crouton. Cheese is a crouton . Tater tots are a crouton . Pizza is a… Read more...


Portrait of singer Frances Burnett. Printed on front: “Frances Burnett.” Handwritten on back: “Frances Burnett. Flame S...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
Portrait of singer Frances Burnett. Printed on front: “Frances Burnett.” Handwritten on back: “Frances Burnett. Flame Show Bar beg. Fri. 4/3/59. Recordings: ‘Walkin’ into love’ and 'Look up.’” Courtesy of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


Nintendo and mobile games company DeNA launch Nintendo Systems
50TechCrunch / 10h
Back in November, Nintendo and app developer DeNA announced its joint venture company called Nintendo Systems, which is meant to help reinforce Nintendo’s business and “create value-added services,” according to Nintendo’s Japanese website . Today, the companies officially launched the Nintendo Systems website. “Nintendo Systems was born in April 2023, led by a team of engineers from Nintendo and


Google Search gets new travel features, including a ‘price guarantee’ tool for flights
21TechCrunch / 10h
Google announced today that it’s introducing three new Search features to make it easier for users to research hotels, book their next plane ticket and discover things to do while on vacation. Most notably, the company is piloting a new “price guarantee” badge for flights. If you see a flight with the price guarantee badge, it means that Google believes that the price you see today won’t get any


Hear Lady Gaga Sing on the Set of Joker: Folie à Deux
23Gizmodo / 10h
Marvel’s Wonder Man show adds to his cast. Get a look at new footage from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts . The Last of Us plans a filming move for season 2. Plus, the end of Ghosts , and what’s coming on Hello Tomorrow! Spoilers, away! Read more...


Welcome to Q2, Equity family
TechCrunch / 11h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Today’s recording was the first of our Q2 run. Welcome to the new tranch of 2023! On the show today we riffed through the stock market and crypto se


Scientists Create "Tea Bag" Implant That Manages Diabetes, Powered by the Body's Excess Sugar
500+Futurism / 11h
A team of researchers has come up with an implantable fuel cell that they say can manage type 1 diabetes — and make use of glucose in the body to power itself instead of relying on an external power source. The device, devised at ETH Zurich in Basel, Switzerland, can release insulin depending on the patient's blood sugar levels, a task that is conventionally taken care of by an insulin pump attac


Last chance: Earn up to 125,000 points on these Marriott Bonvoy credit cards
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With over 8,000 properties under 30 brand names , there is a Marriott hotel for everyone. And when it comes to choosing a Marriott credit card, there are multiple options from both Chase and American Express. If you’re looking for a new card as you plan upcoming trips, there are some solid offers on Marrio


Data breach sees nearly 5 million users hit at major loan firm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Public financial service company TMX Finance has disclosed suffering a data breach incident that exposed personally identifiable information (PII) on almost five million customers. TMX Finance operates three subsidiaries: TitleMax, TitleBucks, and InstaLoan, all of which have been hit. TitleMax is a lending business, TitleBucks a car loans service, while InstaLoan is a personal loan service for p


Why Your Back Hurts, and What You Can Do About It
Lifehacker / 11h
Saying “my back hurts” is a bit like saying “my car is making a noise.” It may be serious, or it may be nothing, and only a professional will know for sure. But if you have back pain, especially in your lower back, you’re not alone: By some estimates, 75% of us will have an achy lower back at some point in our lives,… Read more...


Getting Your Points Back After An Airline Devalues Its Miles [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...


Musk's Twitter Downranks Any Post Regarding the 'Ukraine Crisis'
72Gizmodo / 11h
“Free speech absolutist” Elon Musk’s Twitter algorithm has been heavily suppressing any topic regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, downranking it with the same vehemence as toxic, violent, or hate content on the platform, according to an analysis of the Twitter source code. This forced head in the sand for all… Read more...


Babylon raises $8M for its self-contained vertical farming system
TechCrunch / 11h
Personal vertical farms — that’s the big promise driving Babylon Micro-Farms . The Richmond, Virginia-based startup produces the Galleri, a large $15,000 wall appliance designed to grow more than 50 different plant varieties for on-site harvest. The system is obviously price-prohibitive for most individuals at the moment; accordingly, the company is currently focused on food service for verticals


The Best Xbox Series X and Series S Accessories of 2023
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to make your Xbox Series X or Series S gaming experience better? It’s time to pick up some accessories. A new headset, an extra controller, and more storage space for your favorite games can go a long way. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Guide To American AAdvantage Platinum Status
59One Mile at a Time / 11h
American AAdvantage has four published elite tiers (in addition to Concierge Key status , which is invitation-only). In separate posts I’ve written guides to Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro status , and in this post I wanted to look at Platinum status, which is the second lowest elite tier in the AAdvantage program. Ultimately Platinum status is significantly more valuable than Gold status, b


Thousands of Gen Z creators are using Fanfix to monetize content and interact with fans
200+TechCrunch / 11h
More and more Gen Z users are hopping on the content creation train in an effort to earn a living beyond a regular 9-5 gig. According to a 2022 study by Adobe, around 45% of Gen Z creators surveyed said they want to earn money from their content. However, given the recent drama surrounding major social media apps, with Meta discontinuing its monthly Reels Play bonus program and the potential TikT


This Week's Toy News Goes Across the Spider-Verse
Gizmodo / 11h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest toy news hitting the internet shelves. This week: Hasbro gets us ready to thwip with an entire legion of Across the Spider-Verse toys, Nerf goes fancy for its latest blasters. Check it out! Read more...


This Week in Spaceflight: NASA's Artemis Astronaut Reveal, Plus a Space Station Shuffle
21Gizmodo / 11h
This week, NASA announces the names of the four astronauts who will venture beyond the Moon for the planned Artemis 2 mission next year, and we couldn’t be more excited. Read more...


Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing AI gets smarter with more local knowledge
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft’s Bing AI just got some more improvements, including one that should make the chatbot considerably more helpful when it comes to providing tailored recommendations based on your local area. In a blog post introducing the latest changes, Microsoft acknowledged that it had received feedback telling the company that the ChatGPT-powered Bing needed to do better with local-related queries. I


Weirdly Practical Ways to Use Toothpaste in Your Yard
Lifehacker / 11h
There are lots of ways to use toothpaste around your home , but you might not realize that it is also useful outside your home. Grab a tube of the minty stuff to keep in your shed or garage for your upcoming spring and summer projects. Here are some of the ways you can use it to prepare your yard for the warm months… Read more...



Amazon's Kindle is back on sale for $80
48Engadget / 11h
Amazon is running a sale on Kindle e-readers just in time for outdoor reading, and there are a few good deals in the mix. The company is selling the base Kindle with lock screen ads for $80 , or $20 off. That's near an all-time low, and makes it an easy pick if you want a compact, no-frills device for reading on the park bench. The sale also drops the price of the 8GB Kindle Paperwhite to $100 ,


Tesla built more cars than it could sell in Q1 2023
65Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Sales of new Tesla electric vehicles rose for the first quarter of 2023, according to sales and production figures released by the EV maker on Sunday. For the three months between the start of the year and the end of March, Tesla delivered 422,875 EVs; in 2022, they managed 310,048 deliveries during Q1. That represents a 36 percent increase yea


Artificial Wombs Will Change Abortion Rights Forever
100+Wired / 12h
Ectogenesis—gestation using an artificial womb—is fast approaching reality. Yet without legislation, this innovation also has the potential to cause harm.


'Succession' Season 4 recreated a real-life Rupert Murdoch moment
57Mashable / 12h
Although the characters and events in Succession are fictional, it doesn't take too much searching to find the real-life figures that inspired the show. The Murdoch family, led by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, with its vast media empire, massive wealth, and complicated succession politics , is one of the clear frontrunners — and after watching Succession Season 4, episode 2 , the line between ficti


Google Drive has suddenly decided to introduce a file cap - but you might never hit it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
It’s official - cloud storage provider Google Drive has decided to add an official cap on the amount of files that can be stored on a single account. Per Ars Technica , the limit, set at five million files, started cropping up for some Google Drive users in February 2023, despite Google offering no warning that the cap was being introduced, and offering a notification that wasn't all that clear a


Amazon Luna (With Luna+) Review: A Niche Gaming Product for Non-Gamers
How-To Geek / 12h
You don’t need a console for gaming fun. Amazon Luna lets you play games with only your computer, an internet connection, and a supported controller. There are many reasons to consider joining the Amazon Luna universe—and why you might want to stay away. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Palm, Claw, and Tip: The Pros and Cons of Mouse Grip Styles
How-To Geek / 12h
Choosing the right mouse grip can make a big difference in your computer use experience. From palm to claw to tip grip, each style has its pros and cons. Learn which grip is best for you and how it can impact your productivity and comfort. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of April 3, 2023
How-To Geek / 12h
While last week had a plethora of new Netflix content, this week is a bit slower. But there’s still plenty to watch as you celebrate the longer days and warmer temperatures of spring. From kid-friendly films to comedy specials, there’s plenty to see. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Sigma reveals prime lens treats for everyone except Canon fans
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Sigma has just taken the wraps off several exciting new prime lenses for most of the major mirrorless camera systems, except Canon. The big news for anyone who's looking for a bright, affordable prime lens for street or portraiture is Sigma's new pair of Contemporary series lenses. The 17mm f/4 DG DN ($599 / £549) and 50mm f/2 DG DN ($639 / £619) are both full-frame lenses that are designed for S


These Are the Best Cheap and Easy No-Cook Foods, According to Reddit
24Lifehacker / 12h
Maybe you’re living in a hotel room without a microwave for a little while. Or maybe you’re spending the day somewhere you can’t easily get takeout, but there’s a grocery store nearby where you can grab some lunch and snacks. What are your best bets? This question has come up a few times on our favorite reddit sub, … Read more...


A passenger aircraft that flies around the world at Mach 9? Sure, why not
75Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Concept art of Venus Aerospace's Stargazer aircraft. (credit: Venus Aerospace) HOUSTON SPACEPORT —On a cloudy day in late March, Andrew Duggleby guided me a safe distance away from a rocket engine. We did not have to go far, maybe 50 meters, because the prototype engine designed and built by his small engineering team is not that large. We waited for a few minutes before steam began to


Stable Diffusion copyright lawsuits could be a legal earthquake for AI
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Image generated by Stable Diffusion with the prompt “Mickey Mouse in front of a McDonalds sign.” (credit: Timothy B. Lee / Stable Diffusion) The AI software Stable Diffusion has a remarkable ability to turn text into images. When I asked the software to draw “Mickey Mouse in front of a McDonald's sign,” for example, it generated the picture you see above. Stable Diffusion can do this because it w


2024 Mazda CX-90 First Drive: New Three-Row SUV Doesn't Neglect The Driver
SlashGear / 12h
Mazda's CX-90 is entirely new, but there's some familiar attention-to-detail in how this three-row SUV drives. Question is, is the PHEV worth the price?


Acorns acquires UK’s GoHenry, a fintech focused on 6- to 18-year-olds
62TechCrunch / 12h
U.S.-based savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired London-based GoHenry , a startup focused on providing money management and financial education services to 6- to18-year-olds in an all-equity deal, the two companies announced today. The combined valuation of the company, as well as further financial terms, were not disclosed. When Acorns last raised funding, $300 million in March 2022,


Great Deal: Save 15% On IHG Free Night Awards
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
IHG One Rewards is currently offering a promotion for award stays, which could save you quite a few points on a redemption. This promotion was initially only available to those with a co-branded IHG credit card, but has now been extended to select elite members as well. Save 15% on free night award redemptions IHG One Rewards is offering members 15% savings on award stays: You must book by April


This top WordPress plugin had a security flaw that could let hackers hijack your site
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
One of the most popular website builder plugins for WordPress carries a high-severity vulnerability that threat actors can use to take over the vulnerable website completely, researchers have warned. Cybersecurity researcher Jerome Bruandet from NinTechNet said he discovered a flaw in Elementor Pro that allows an authenticated attacker to create an administrator account. That gives the attackers


How to Use Microsoft Word’s Hidden Transcription Feature
How-To Geek / 12h
Did you know Microsoft Word has a voice transcription feature that lets you upload audio files? You can upload and transcribe unlimited minutes of audio—great for transcribing interviews, meeting minutes, or anything else. It works incredibly well, too. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Time-Saving Amazon Products That Are Actually Helpful
How-To Geek / 12h
Time is a valuable commodity, and finding ways to save it is always appreciated. Fortunately, Amazon has a large selection of products that can help you save time in various aspects of your life, from cooking to cleaning to feeding your pets. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›