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Angel Reese is a national champion, not the villain



1KMashable / 2h
It didn't begin with a hand gesture. Long before the closing seconds of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship game, when Louisiana State University (LSU) star player Angel Reese raised the "you can’t see me" hand wave to Iowa player Caitlin Clark, sparking a torrent of rebuke on social media for her "poor" sportsmanship, anti-Black bubbles were already coming to the surface. It began in the le


Twitter lawyer quits as Musk’s legal woes expand, report says
500+Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) After the Federal Trade Commission launched a probe into Twitter over privacy concerns, Twitter’s negotiations with the FTC do not seem to be going very well. Last week, it was revealed that Twitter CEO Elon Musk’s request last year for a meeting with FTC Chair Lina Khan was rebuffed . Now, a senior Twitter lawyer, Christian Dowell—who was clos


American Airlines First Class Passenger Kicked Off Flight After Demanding Predeparture Beverage
200+View from the Wing / 7h
A first class American Airlines passenger was kicked off of a flight after requesting a predeparture beverage. He refused to leave after being told to do so a flight attendant and a pilot, so police were called. He wants to know what he's done. It doesn't matter, he's been told to leave and in the moment there's nothing he can do about it. The request does not have to be reasonable. He's going to



The AI machines are coming for thought work, and other TC news
TechCrunch / 4min
Welcome back to The TechCrunch Podcast, where we break down the biggest stories in tech with the people who covered them. The internet is always changing, but something about generative AI feels different. With the advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the machines are evolving beyond remix and delivery machines to become the content creators themselves. In this week’s episode, Darrell Etherington talks wi


Airbnb Guests Like The Cleaning Fees And Chore Lists, Think Hotels Are A Scam
View from the Wing / 4min
Complaining about Airbnb on social media is almost de rigueur . There's so much to criticize about what Airbnb has turned into, which is light years from where the service began. But defenders of Airbnb seem to be having their day. Why would anyone ever stay in a hotel when there's Airbnb? And what if they made a new Airbnb, that was more like WeWork? Continue reading ...


Pet Dog Dies of Bird Flu After 'Chewing on a Wild Goose'
Gizmodo / 8min
As a highly pathogenic variant of avian influenza continues to cause mass outbreaks and mortality in wild and domestic birds worldwide, another unfortunate animal casualty has emerged. A pet dog died of bird flu in Ontario, Canada this month, the country’s public health and food inspection authorities confirmed in a… Read more...


Magnus Carlsen's Mouse Slip Cost Him His Last Match as World Champion
Gizmodo / 8min
Magnus Carlsen lost his final match as world champion with a slip of the mouse during Thursday night’s game against his longtime rival, Hikaru Nakamura. Carlsen made it to the Armageddon round, to face off against Nakamura after their previous two games ended in draws. Carlsen has defended his title as world champion… Read more...


the1920sinpictures: 1917 The library staff at Forbes Library,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8min
the1920sinpictures : 1917 The library staff at Forbes Library, Massachusetts. From Vintage America Uncovered, FB.


Google Sets an Expiry Date for Nest Secure and Dropcam
How-To Geek / 10min
After several years of service, Google will drop support for Nest Secure and Dropcam on April 8th, 2024. These products cannot migrate to Google Home, hence the need for a retirement. Thankfully, Google is contacting affected customers to offer compensation. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Why Is Tetris So Addicting?
Gizmodo / 29min
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Did a Harvard Environmental Law Professor Lobby for an Oil Company?
Gizmodo / 29min
If an environmental law professor at a prominent university—who makes more than $350,000 a year advising a major oil and gas company—helps that company set up meetings with the federal government, is that lobbying? This is the question surrounding Harvard law professor Jody Freeman, who has come under increasing… Read more...


NASA’s New Artemis II Graphics Are So Freaking Awesome, Y’all
Futurism / 40min
Arte-misty Eyed NASA just dropped new graphics in the wake of its crew announcement for the Artemis II mission to the Moon and, reader, they're so freakin' lit. The image assets that feature a melting moonwalker and a close-up shot of the very badass-looking spacesuit 's helmet paired are, it seems, part of NASA's campaign to promote this historic lunar mission — which, as the graphics note, is "


Google Accidentally Sends Users Free Money
37Futurism / 39min
Pay It Forward If you use Google Pay, you might be in luck. Users of the payment service noticed that for seemingly no discernible reason, they're receiving cash deposits of up to $1,000 in their app accounts. There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but, hey, here's some free money. The whole fiasco was kickstarted on Tuesday, when confused Google Pay-ers took to social media wondering why th


JWST Looks Back In Time And Discovers Oldest Known Black Hole in the Universe
67Futurism / 39min
Long Ago Because it looks so deeply into space, the James Webb Space Telescope is also looking way back in time — and it recently spotted what scientists believe is the oldest known black hole in the universe. As Live Science notes , the Webb telescope's uber-powerful sensors allowed it to spot the supermassive black hole, which is 10 million times more massive than the Sun and sat at the center


Just Make an 'Andor' Movie, You Cowards!
Wired / 41min
Luscafilm has announced three new Star Wars movies. There’s a crucial title missing.


What if Scandinavian startups don’t need Y Combinator?
TechCrunch / 46min
When The Exchange wrote about Sweden’s startup scene at the end of last month, we said we’d revisit the Nordics this week. Well, a promise is a promise. But after spending hours watching YC’s Winter 2023 Demo Day pitches this week, we also couldn’t help but try to connect the dots: Are Scandinavian startups making waves at Y Combinator? Turns out, not really. And that’s actually interesting. The


Canon EOS R8 Review: Budget Full Frame Power With Compromises
SlashGear / 47min
The Canon EOS R8 takes parts from a couple of different cameras and makes a new product that's high in value, but only if you need this sort of power.


How To Set Up Parental Controls On The Nintendo Switch
SlashGear / 47min
Despite its family-friendly impression, the Nintendo Switch has a variety of games and experiences for all ages, some of which may not be suitable for kids.


2023 Volkswagen Arteon Review: A Stylish Sedan On Borrowed Time
SlashGear / 47min
The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon is a stylish, appealing sedan, that may be nearing the end of its run, but what a way to go. This is our full review.


Rockwell XFV-12: The Futuristic VTOL Fighter Jet That Couldn't Cut It
SlashGear / 47min
The XFV-12 concept, in short, was that the one-engine aircraft boasted "thrust-augmented wings."


YouTube Music Seems To Be Rolling Out Real-Time Lyrics To Android Users
SlashGear / 47min
Real-time lyrics for songs is finally being rolled out to users on YouTube Music, following in the footsteps of Spotify and Apple Music's lyrics.


5 Of The Best AMD Graphics Cards For Any Budget
SlashGear / 47min
If you're in the market for a new AMD graphics card, we have a list of our favorites from the GPU maker that will fit any budget. Here are our picks.


The 12 Cheapest Electric Cars That Also Have Good Range
SlashGear / 47min
Buying an electric car doesn't have to be a source of stress on your wallet or a cause of range anxiety, with these affordable options.



4 Features That Will Change The Way You Use Apple CarPlay
SlashGear / 47min
More than just increasing driver safety, Apple CarPlay has plenty of handy features and options to streamline and customize your smart driving experience.


A Find My iPhone Error Is Sending Hordes of Strangers to a Single Texas House
Gizmodo / 48min
If you lose your iPhone in the greater Houston area, don’t show up at Scott Schuster’s house expecting to get it back. The resident of the city’s Richmond suburb says he doesn’t have it: not your phone, not anybody else’s. But that fact hasn’t stopped Apple Maps from directing a large number of grumpy strangers to his… Read more...


Amazon Bans Flipper Zero, Claiming It Violates Policy Against Card Skimming Devices
Gizmodo / 55min
Amazon has banned the incredibly versatile F lipper Zero pen-testing tool on its platform, labeling it as a prohibited card-skimming device. Read more...


Forget AirPods and Spatial Audio, these new, cheaper earbuds have ‘RoomFeel’
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Canada’s PSB Speakers is a company best known for making loudspeakers, but it’s also been designing and manufacturing headphones for the past 10 years. The latest additions to its portable audio lineup are the M4U TWM true wireless earbuds and M4U 9 wireless ANC headphones, both of which feature the company’s proprietary RoomFeel processing and Audiodo Personal Sound technology. We’ll cover both


United and American reduce New York flights this summer amid air traffic controller shortage
The Points Guy / 1h
United Airlines and American Airlines said they will cut the number of flights on some routes from New York City and Washington, D.C.-area airports this summer, following warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration about air traffic controller staffing levels. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly aviation newsletter . Last month, the FAA said it would allow airli


The Mandalorian’s Relationship With Droids Is Completely Messed Up
34Gizmodo / 1h
Are the droids of Star Wars people ? From the moment Wuher glowered at C-3PO and R2-D2 and snarled “we don’t serve their kind, ” the galaxy far, far away has danced around the powder keg of its android heroes and villains as a fully fledged sentient species. But the more The Mandalorian has engaged with the idea, the… Read more...


The Dude With Sign Instagram Account Is Suing a Chocolate Company
Gizmodo / 1h
The company behind the viral Dude With Sign meme is suing an Oregon chocolate company, alleging copyright infringement. FJerry LLC, also behind the popular @fuckjerry Instagram account, claims the copyright for the specific Dude holding the particular Sign, accusing JEM Organics of using the Dude’s face for posts, and… Read more...


Microsoft PowerToys Will Now Let You Preview REG Files
How-To Geek / 1h
Microsoft PowerToys is an open-source project that adds new utilities and settings to Windows 10 and 11. The latest release has a helpful new tool: a preview tool for registry files. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Samsung forecasts a shocking 96 percent drop in profits for Q1 2023
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The regional headquarters of Samsung in Mountain View, California. (credit: Getty Images/Smith Collection) Samsung's next quarter is shaping up to be even worse than Samsung's last quarter , which was already at an eight-year low. The company warned investors today that it's a shocking 95.8 percent year-over-year drop in operating profit for Q1 2023. If that expectation holds true this


Could TikTok ban bill criminalize VPN use? The EFF says it’s not impossible
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / TikTok ad at a Metro station in Washington, DC on March 30, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Banning TikTok has been a hot topic in Congress lately. But if lawmakers go through with a ban on the social network owned by Chinese company ByteDance, the US could end up banning or restricting access to many more apps and technology products than just TikTok. A leading "TikTok ban" ca


Burglars tunnel through Apple Store’s neighbor, allegedly steal $500K in iPhones
30Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The store recently burgled is in Lynnwood, Washington. The one pictured is in Palo Alto, California, but last year was infamously robbed. (credit: Getty Images ) Breaking through an Apple Store's secured doors sounds like a tall order, even for ambitious burglars. But what if you didn't have to get through the Apple Store's doors after hours and could instead break into the unassuming s


ULA continues investigation of Centaur stage “anomaly”
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / ULA stacks its Centaur V upper stage onto the first flight version of the Vulcan rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. (credit: ULA) On the evening of March 29, at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, United Launch Alliance started pressurizing the upper stage of its new Vulcan rocket. But then, suddenly, something went wrong with this Centaur upper stage. Shortly after the


Chrome will support the WebGPU API by default—here’s why that’s important
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Andrew Cunningham/Google) Google announced today that it would enable WebGPU support in its Chrome browser by default starting in version 113, currently in beta. In development since 2017, WebGPU is a next-generation graphics API that aims to bring the benefits of low-overhead APIs like Microsoft's Direct3D 12, Apple's Metal, and Vulkan to web browsers and other apps. WebGPU supp


How to Fix Plex's Broken Offline Downloads Feature
How-To Geek / 1h
One of the big selling points of Plex Pass is offline streaming. Like Netflix or Hulu, Plex allows you to download movies, shows, or music directly to a mobile device—a killer feature for plane rides, road trips, or camping trips. But Plex’s offline downloads feature is kinda broken. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Brand New SpaceX Satellite Falls to Its Death
81Futurism / 1h
(V)2Soon In February, SpaceX launched an array of 21 "V2 Mini" Starlink satellites, which the company bragged had four times the capacity of their previous generation. Intended to be a small-scale teaser to its impending, full-sized cousin, the V2 minis are seemingly flopping more than impressing, struggling to reach their intended altitude. One of the mini satellites, designated 30062, was even


Take Easter Eggs to the Fiery Depths of Hell With Chili and Garlic
Lifehacker / 1h
Post-Easter festivities might have you swimming in a sea of colorful eggs. In case your boiled egg bounty is getting monotonous, I’ve got a surefire way for you to spice things up: Drag you sanctimonious eggs to hell with hot chili-garlic oil. Read more...


Turkish Airlines Adds Free Inflight Messaging
45One Mile at a Time / 1h
Turkish Airlines has just announced a new feature for passengers, which I’d say is mostly good news. Turkish adds unlimited free inflight messaging Turkish Airlines will begin offering unlimited complimentary inflight messaging to all Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles members on international flights. It’s free to sign up for Turkish’s loyalty program, and you’ll even be able to enroll inflight and t


A comparison of the top ‘buy now, pay later’ services — and what to watch out for
52The Points Guy / 1h
Paying your credit card balances in full every month is one of the 10 credit commandments here at TPG — not just for succeeding in travel rewards but also for smart personal finance. However, there may be occasions when you need to make payments over time for larger purchases and don’t want to pay high interest rates for the ability to do so. Enter “ buy now, pay later ,” or BNPL, services. A com


John Wick Is Fantastic Because It Has Restraint
Gizmodo / 1h
John Wick answers the door to his home, lights and sirens clearly visible outside. Wick isn’t bothered, half-covered behind the door, a gun clutched in his hand, held at the small of his back. A cop stands a respectful distance away from the door, turns his head, looks past Wick and sees bodies–not a body, multiple… Read more...


Everything you need to know about parametric insurance
TechCrunch / 2h
Insurance is one of the few industries that have remained largely unchanged over the past few decades at a low level: You suffer losses as a direct result of something going south, and you get paid by your insurer. But that old model doesn’t always work. For example, a construction company in a region regularly affected by hurricanes might see its projects surviving these storms mostly unscathed,



Three Samsung employees reportedly leaked sensitive data to ChatGPT
Engadget / 2h
On the surface, ChatGPT might seem like a tool that can come in useful for an array of work tasks. But before you ask the chatbot to summarize important memos or check your work for errors, it's worth remembering that anything you share with ChatGPT could be used to train the system and perhaps even pop up in its responses to other users. That's something several Samsung employees probably should


Twitter Takes Aim at Posts That Link to Its Rival Substack
22NYT > Technology / 2h
Elon Musk’s company made the norm-shattering move two days after the publishing start-up Substack unveiled a Twitter-like service.


Twitter blocks interactions on tweets with Substack links
Engadget / 2h
Substack users woke to a strange surprise today when trying to share links on Twitter, finding an error message when interacting with any tweet featuring a Substack link. Tweets with an outgoing link to Substack cannot be retweeted, replied to or even liked. The error message states that “some actions on this tweet have been disabled by Twitter.” The loss in functionality even extends to tools li


Hyatt Clamps Down On Hotel Improperly Charging A Resort Fee By Changing Its Name
View from the Wing / 2h
The Hyatt House San Juan charges a resort fee but calls it a "Hotel Fee' and has been billing guests for it that they shouldn't. Continue reading ...


Guide To 2023 Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
One of the valuable perks of Marriott Bonvoy elite status is being able to select Choice Benefits, which can be earned after passing 50 or 75 elite nights for the year. In this post I wanted to go over everything you need to know about the program. Marriott’s Choice Benefits haven’t yet launched for 2023, even though many members have already passed 50 of 75 elite nights for the year. Some have w


Google Is Pulling The Plug On Dropcam And Nest Secure
SlashGear / 2h
Several years after acquiring Dropcam and Nest, Google is pulling support next year for Nest Secure as it transitions to a new partnership with ADT security.


TechCrunch+ roundup: YC Demo Day faves, thrift shop VCs, cybersecurity product challenges
100+TechCrunch / 2h
You don’t need to move to San Francisco to launch a startup, but working here does have some advantages: moderate weather, natural beauty, great food, and sure, the world’s largest concentration of venture capital. Y Combinator’s Demo Day took place this week , and although the event itself was virtual-only, 86% of the founders in YC’s winter 2023 batch lived in SF while participating. The ongoin


Star Wars Celebration and May the 4th Merch You Can Find Near You
Gizmodo / 2h
If you’re missing Star Wars Celebration 2023 , which is taking place in London this year, there’s still a ton of Lucasfilm merch drops from lots of different brands to get excited about, celebrating Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary, The Mandalorian , May the 4th, and more. Read more...


Star Wars Celebration 2023: What we learned.
Mashable / 2h
Once again at Star Wars Celebration, fans across the globe gather to hear the big announcements. "Big," however is often not the best descriptor for these announcements due to the secrecy Lucasfilm likes to wrap around its various projects. Precious few release dates were given, for instance. But we got some pretty juicy details about already-announced projects, which is exciting too. So here's e


Update Your Apple Devices Now to Fix a Safari Security Flaw
How-To Geek / 2h
Modern web browsers are complicated, which opens them up to more potential security problems. Apple has now released updates to patch a flaw in Safari that allowed web pages to execute code on the device. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Mark Zuckerberg Abandons Metaverse as Shiny New Toy Appears
300+Futurism / 2h
Squirrel! Poor, poor, Horizon Worlds. According to Facebook-turned-Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth, the company's metaverse of dead-eyed avatars has been all but abandoned by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — who, in an added blow, is instead said to be spending the bulk of his time chasing the investor-appeasing Silicon Valley squirrel that is generative AI. "We've been investing in artificial intelligence fo


Someone Has Apparently Hacked the University of Arizona’s Website
25Futurism / 2h
Slot Me Up It appears that hackers have compromised the University of Arizona's website — and posted a bunch of stuff about what seems to be a Southeast Asian online casino. On what used to be the catalog site for the UofA's Academic Program Requirements Reports, there is now a bunch of Indonesian-language text and graphics advertising "the best online slots gambling site in Indonesia" (or at lea


The Right Way to Use 'Honor Among Thieves' Characters in Your Next D&D Campaign
Lifehacker / 2h
If you’re among the many fantasy fans blown away by Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves , there’s now an easy way to bring the film’s characters and magical items into your own pen and paper D&D campaign. Wizards of the Coast has released movie-accurate character stat blocks. magic items, and a set of digital dice… Read more...


Ooni Volt 12 review: Taking the pizza party indoors
Engadget / 2h
Outdoor pizza ovens are having a moment. The compact, portable models have become popular for both novice and pro cooks alike, allowing them to host casual pizza parties or cater events as part of a restaurant business. While the wood- and gas-burning ovens can be fun to use for all skill levels, they have to remain outdoors, and using wood or charcoal requires more attention. After making some o


Twitter won’t let you retweet, like or reply to Substack links
TechCrunch / 3h
So much for “ free speech absolutism .” Twitter is censoring Substack links by making the posts impossible to reply to, like or retweet. While quote-tweeting works, simply pressing the retweet button surfaces an error message: “Some actions on this Tweet have been disabled by Twitter.” The timing of this action doesn’t seem coincidental. Two days ago, Substack launched its Notes feature, which lo


Tesla’s strategy to fuel EV sales? Keep cutting prices
TechCrunch / 3h
Tesla may be a relative newcomer compared to legacy companies like GM and Ford, but it has adopted an age-old tactic in the industry: price wars. The automaker has lowered the sticker price on its vehicles in the U.S. and China numerous times since last fall. And any speculation that the cuts would stop in 2023 ended in January when Tesla drastically slashed prices by as much as 20%. Now, the com


Google Is Shutting Down Some Old Nest Devices and Services
How-To Geek / 3h
Smart home devices usually offload as much processing power to external servers as possible, which means they often become paperweights when the servers go away. Google has now announced two of its older security systems will shut down in 2024, along with some connected services. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Scientists Are Desperate to Save a Venus Mission on NASA's Chopping Block
Gizmodo / 3h
A space advocacy organization is rallying the scientific community in an effort to revive NASA’s VERITAS mission to Venus, which has been delayed indefinitely due to staff and budgeting issues at the space agency. Read more...


Three Unexpected Ways to Eat Leftover Easter Eggs
Lifehacker / 3h
Easter eggs are safe to eat, provided you follow a few safety rules (and don’t try to eat the plastic kind). If they weren’t, my mother would be dead: When my sisters and I were gorging ourselves on bunny-shaped chocolate, that woman was peeling and eating our dyed eggs, determined to not let a valuable protein source… Read more...



How stacking deals could get you a flight to Europe for under 10K miles
40The Points Guy / 3h
There is an incredible stacking opportunity right now that could get you economy flights to Europe for less than 10,000 miles one-way. Yes, that’s for this spring and summer, when prices are as high as $3,000 for coach fares to Europe. One of the most underrated loyalty programs out there is Air France-KLM Flying Blue . Right now, there are Flying Blue award tickets for as low as 7,500 Flying Blu


Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard review: Best for casual American Airlines flyers
58The Points Guy / 3h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® Overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a solid mid-level credit card for anyone who wants to earn American Airlines miles and enjoy elite-status-like benefits. Although this card won’t help you with Admirals Club access, fans of American Airlines can still get valu


How to earn miles in the American Airlines AAdvantage program
400+The Points Guy / 3h
Editors note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. As some of the most valuable U.S. airline rewards, there are many ways to redeem American Airlines miles . The airline has a plethora of Oneworld and non-alliance partners, so you can redeem AAdvantage miles for travel to many destinations on various airlines. And now, American has s


Here are the best elevated card offers for April
500+The Points Guy / 3h
We’re now into the second quarter of 2023, and with summer closing fast, now may be a great time to evaluate your credit card portfolio . Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide. But to help you keep up with an ever-changing


New effort IDs the genes that made the mammoth
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Beth Zaiken) An international team of scientists has published the results of their research into 23 woolly mammoth genomes in Current Biology . As of today, we have even more tantalizing insights into their evolution, including indications that, while the woolly mammoth was already predisposed to life in a cold environment, it continued to make further adaptations throughout its


World Chess Champion Loses $30,000 Prize By Clicking Wrong Square
Futurism / 3h
Master Class The world's top chess grandmaster apparently made a fat finger error for the ages when he accidentally lost a game by dropping his queen on the wrong square — and it apparently wasn't the first time, either. As the Wall Street Journal reports , Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen lost a tie-breaking online game (and a shot at $30,000 in prize money ) against his rival, American play


Share Focus Status On iPhone: What It Is And How To Enable It
SlashGear / 3h
iPhones allow you to set up Focus modes so apps and people don't distract you, but you can let those people know why you're not answering. We'll show you how.


Toyota Teases New Lexus As It Promises To Launch 10 BEVs By 2026
SlashGear / 3h
Toyota has ambitious plans to evolve its EV strategy, beginning with a new all-electric Lexus sedan, as well as 10 new battery-electric vehicles in a few years.


Disney Plus may soon have enough Star Wars to make you love it again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Disney Plus is about to get some fresh Star Wars content and it could not come soon enough. Since its launch almost three years ago, Disney Plus has enjoyed a meteoric rise in subscribers (topping out at roughly 164.2M ) numbers right up until this most recent quarter when the service suffered a surprising drop of almost 3 million subscribers . The cause? It might be the skyrocketing subscription


The Short Life and Humiliating Death of the Clipper Chip
Gizmodo / 3h
It was 1992 and the FBI had a major problem on its hands. Read more...


Are the Politics of The Power Timeless/Modern/Contemporary? | io9 Interview
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See How Different This Supernova Looks to Webb Versus Hubble
Gizmodo / 3h
About 340 years ago, a brilliant light appeared in Earth’s night sky—a distant star had died in an enormous explosion. That light, which we now know is from the supernova Cassiopeia A, has just been captured in never-before-seen detail by the Webb Space Telescope. Read more...


Nest Secure and Dropcam products will stop working in April 2024
Engadget / 3h
Google announced end-of-life dates today for products relying on the Nest app that won’t carry over to the new Google Home. If you own any Nest Secure or Dropcam home-security products, you have a year to use them before they become paperweights. Phasing out old and incompatible hardware could signal that the arrival of Google’s more customizable new Home app is drawing near. Nest Secure will con


This Flourless Coconut Cake Is Perfect for Snacking
Lifehacker / 3h
Every coconut lover knows the homely drupe packs big flavor inside its hairy shell. It pairs well with other ingredients, but is strong enough to play a starring role, especially when that role is cake. This flourless coconut cake is moist, tender, and downright snackable. It’s gluten-free, Easter-worthy,… Read more...


Best Uses Of American Airlines AAdvantage Miles
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® with 75K bonus miles offer When it comes to the loyalty programs of the “big three” carriers in the United States, I tend to think that American AAdvantage offers the most value when redeeming miles for international premium cabin travel, both in terms of partner airlines and redemption rates. There are plenty of


Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis, issues software update after crashing into city bus
TechCrunch / 4h
GM’s self-driving unit Cruise filed with federal regulators a voluntary recall to update the software in 300 robotaxis after one struck the back of a city bus in San Francisco. Cruise said in a report with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that it initiated the recall because in rare circumstances the software could inaccurately predict the movement of “articulated” vehicl


TechCrunch’s crypto-focused podcast Chain Reaction is nominated for a Webby Award
TechCrunch / 4h
Every week something newsworthy (or chaotic) transpires in the wild world of crypto . And this week was no different, but for somewhat personal reasons. I’m excited to share that the podcast I host, Chain Reaction , was nominated for a Webby award in the Best Technology Podcast category . You can help Chain Reaction win by voting here . Voting closes April 20. Chain Reaction’s most recent season


Lower Drought Conditions In California | Extreme Earth
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NASA launches powerful air quality monitor to keep an eagle-eye on pollution
Engadget / 4h
NASA has launched an innovative air quality monitoring instrument into a fixed-rotation orbit around Earth. The tool is called TEMPO, which stands for Tropospheric Emissions Monitoring of Pollution instrument, and it keeps an eye on a handful of harmful airborne pollutants in the atmosphere, such as nitrogen dioxide, formaldehyde and ground-level ozone. These chemicals are the building blocks of



Pfeiffer’s lunch recipes / C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co. Title from cover. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Libra...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
Pfeiffer’s lunch recipes / C. Pfeiffer Brewing Co. Title from cover. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


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simena : Frederick Carl Frieseke - Woman Reading Beside a Lamp,


jstor : The Gay Coloring Book (undated), another gem from Cornell University’s Images from the Rare Book and Manuscript...
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jstor : The Gay Coloring Book (undated), another gem from Cornell University’s Images from the Rare Book and Manuscript Collections on JSTOR. You’ll have to visit the university library to see the inside of the book, though. But fret not, with more than 11,000 additional images in the collection, there’s plenty to keep you busy—and they are all free and open for everyone!


the-flying-salmon: José Sobral de Almada Negreiros (1893-1970),...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
the-flying-salmon : José Sobral de Almada Negreiros (1893-1970), Portugal.


heavyanddissolved: In 1982, the Swedish Association of Beer...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
heavyanddissolved : In 1982, the Swedish Association of Beer Brewers donated their collection of historical books about beer and beer brewing to Uppsala University Library in Sweden. This is part of the collection, which is notable for its collection of English, German and Swedish works on beer mainly from the 18th century. In total it consists of about 14 shelf meters and around 140 volumes. Pic


Portrait of singer Billie Holiday. Printed on front: “Billie Holiday. Associated Booking Corp. Joe Glaser, president. S...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
Portrait of singer Billie Holiday. Printed on front: “Billie Holiday. Associated Booking Corp. Joe Glaser, president. Squibb Bldg. 745, 5th Ave., N.Y.” Courtesy of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


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Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
From our vertical files: “Portrait in a Library” by James Liotta


Bog Is the Rubber-Suit Monster Movie You Never Knew You Needed
Gizmodo / 4h
For an ultra low-budget movie about a monster in a lake terrorizing a small town, 1979's Bog is quirky enough to make it notable and charmingly bad enough to make it thoroughly entertaining . Its highlights include a script stuffed with howlers and a fish-man costume that looks like a middle-school art project. Read more...


Get great blowouts at home with big savings on a refurbished Dyson Supersonic hair dryer
Mashable / 4h
Save $160: As of April 7, you can get a refurbished Dyson Supersonic hair dryer on sale for $269.99 at Walmart. Opens in a new tab Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (Refurbished) (opens in a new tab) $269.99 at Walmart (save $160) (opens in a new tab) You know it, you love it: the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer . It's famous for two things: helping you achieve gorgeous, salon-quality blowout


Conquer spring shedding: Bissel's SpotClean ProHeat carpet cleaner takes on your pet's mess
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SAVE $30: As of April 7, you can snag the Bissel SpotClean ProHeat pet carpet cleaner for $89 at Walmart. That's a savings of 25%. Opens in a new tab Credit: Bissel Bissel SpotClean ProHeat pet portable carpet cleaner (opens in a new tab) $89 at Walmart (save $30) (opens in a new tab) Spring is here, and while that may mean warmer weather and beautiful blooms, it also means that shedding season h


The Company Behind Stable Diffusion Appears to Be At Risk of Going Under
51Futurism / 4h
Burning Cash Stability AI, a startup that's made a huge name for itself by helping develop the incredibly popular open-source image generator called Stable Diffusion , is in serious trouble, Semafor reports , burning through cash at an alarming rate without a clear path to profitability. The company is now looking to hire new executives who will help sales and generate some much-needed revenue. G


Delivering a quantum future
MIT Technology Review / 4h
More companies are starting to consider the impact that quantum computing will have on their business in the coming years. According to a survey by Deloitte, about half of all companies believe that they are vulnerable to a “harvest now, decrypt later” attack, where encrypted information is stored until a future quantum computer can decrypt the data. No wonder, then, that 61% of firms have either


Microsoft crackdown disables emulators downloaded to Xbox consoles
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / It was nice while it lasted... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Back in 2020, we reported that emulator developers were using a hole in the Xbox Store's app distribution system to get around Microsoft's longstanding ban on emulators running on Xbox consoles . This week, though, many of the emulators that were distributed through that workaround have stopped working, the apparent v


E Ink's New Color E-Paper Looks Almost as Good as LCD Screens
Gizmodo / 4h
With the first E Ink devices having debuted almost two decades ago, it’s been a long road transitioning the technology from black and white to color. But yesterday, E Ink revealed some tantalizing details on its latest color electronic paper panels, Spectra 6 , with color reproduction that looks almost as good as what… Read more...


Tuberculosis-Infected Woman Still Going Out in Public Despite Arrest Warrant
100Gizmodo / 4h
A Washington woman with acute tuberculosis remains free despite having an arrest warrant filed against her. She was diagnosed over a year ago and has continued to refuse treatment or to isolate herself from others while contagious. Local health officials are expected to once again obtain a court order on Friday. Read more...


Andor's Most Uncomfortable Costume Is Star Wars Celebration's Hottest Cosplay
21Gizmodo / 4h
Star Wars fans will cosplay anything from the galaxy far, far away , especially at Star Wars Celebration , where you’re going to be among an audience that will get any obscure reference. But just one day into the 2023 con, one look dominates all: Andor ’s prison getup . Read more...


You Can Use AI to Summarize YouTube Videos and Boring Emails
Lifehacker / 4h
As it stands, AI is not a reliable source of information. But while AI bots like ChatGPT are known to hallucinate and offer false information, there is one task where it truly excels: summarizing. Read more...


How a Custodial Brokerage Account Can Help You Invest for Your Kids' Future Now
Lifehacker / 4h
It pays to start investing early . Even if your kid isn’t yet old enough to count, let alone make savvy financial decisions, you can give them a head start by investing for them now. Many online brokers offer custodial accounts designed to allow a parent to make investments in their child’s name. When your kid reaches… Read more...


Tesla cuts EV prices for the fifth time this year
Engadget / 4h
For the fifth time in just over three months, Tesla has slashed the prices of its electric vehicles in the US, as Reuters reports . The company has cut prices by up to six percent across its lineup. The Model 3, for instance, is $1,000 less expensive than it was yesterday. It now starts at $41,990, according to Tesla's website. There are bigger discounts on higher-end configurations. The Model Y


Twitter appears to be going to war with Substack
46Mashable / 5h
It appears that Twitter may currently be feuding with the newsletter platform Substack. Substack writers began noticing that they were no longer able to embed tweets when creating a post on Substack yesterday. While this could've been just a technical issue, perhaps related to Twitter switching over to its new yet heavily-criticized API plans, it appears now that something more is going on here.



LEGO 'Star Wars' Set Lets You Duel It Out With Darth Vader
How-To Geek / 5h
With Star Wars Day right around the corner, the LEGO Group isn’t wasting any time releasing epic new builds for fans. We’re getting a massive new X-Wing Starfighter, and now LEGO has announced two Star Wars: Return of the Jedi diorama building sets to relive the classic film. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Fixed: “There Was an Error Generating a Response” on ChatGPT
How-To Geek / 5h
Are you seeing ChatGPT’s “There Was an Error Generating a Response” error and can’t get an answer to your prompt? If so, your internet connection may not be working, or there may be an issue on ChatGPT’s end. Here are a few ways to resolve this problem. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Can Sugar Change Your Brain?
How-To Geek / 5h
Have you ever found yourself craving sugary or fatty snacks? Maybe after eating them, you realize you want more and more. In some scenarios, you may find yourself disliking other nutrient-dense foods that have lower amounts of sugar or fat. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Make Your Legal Practice More Efficient With Nuance Dragon Legal Software
How-To Geek / 5h
Harness the power of your voice to increase productivity and efficiency with Dragon Legal software from Nuance. Its advanced features make it ideal for busy law firms and legal departments. Their speech recognition solution will save you time on everyday tasks, freeing you up to take your legal practice to the next level. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Solios Proves That Sustainable Materials Can Make Gorgeous Watches
How-To Geek / 5h
Sustainability has been a hot-button issue for a few years now, and companies are still finding new ways to save the environment without sacrificing product quality. Solios succeeded with its line of men’s and women’s solar-powered watches. The stylish timepieces enhance any look with vegan leather or comfortable mesh bands and recycled stainless steel casings for an accessory that puts both the


Four Clever Ways to Reuse an Old Garden Hose
Lifehacker / 5h
As you’re preparing your yard for spring, you may have no reservations about throwing out the stiff, cracked old hose that sat out all winter—but instead of tossing it, consider repurposing it for use elsewhere in your yard. Here are four practical ways to do just that. Read more...


'Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth' arrives May 10th
Engadget / 5h
EA will release the mobile free-to-play Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth on May 10th, marking its first LOTR game since 2009's The Lord of the Rings: Conquest . It also unveiled the first real trailer, showing gameplay, menus and more. It's one of five LOTR games currently in development from Embracer (which bought the rights last year), including the much anticipated Lord of the Rings:


How Big Hotel Chains Destroy Their Business When They Franchise
View from the Wing / 5h
When chains actually owned the hotels that they marketed, there was better alignment of incentives for maintaining and extending their brands (and they found it much easier to deliver promises to guests on-property). Managed hotels are usually though not always better than franchised properties. An ‘asset light’ model where the chain simply rents out the brand (franchised) can work – but needs a


Easy Ways To Unlock Your iPhone Without A Passcode
SlashGear / 5h
From passcodes to biometrics to a couple of surprising methods, we've got all the ways you can unlock your iPhone, and we'll show you how to do it.


A New Tesla Just Got Cheaper Again
SlashGear / 5h
Tesla is once again slashing prices on its entire lineup of EVs as continued investment from established automakers adds to the EV maker's competition.


Whatever Happened To Rollable TVs (And Why Are They So Expensive)?
SlashGear / 5h
Flexible screens of all kinds have filtered their way into modern technology, but LG is the only manufacturer to produce a truly 'rollable' screen.


How To Check Your Windows Computer's CPU Temperature
SlashGear / 5h
Your CPU temperature affects your computer's performance and can indicate its overall health. We'll show you how to monitor it and what to do when it spikes.


The Dungeons & Dragons Movie Is a First-Rate Comedy
33Wired / 5h
Honor Among Thieves is the movie D&D fans deserve.


Get an Apple iPad under $450 with a great deal
Mashable / 5h
Save $50: As of April 7, you can get an Apple iPad 10.9-inch (64GB, 2022) for $399, down from $449. That's a savings of 11%. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple iPad 10.9-inch (64GB, 2022) (opens in a new tab) $399 at Amazon (save $50) (opens in a new tab) A great tablet can open up doors for creativity and provides an alternative to laptops. They're an excellent way to watch your favorite str


Solawave just dropped a brand-new skincare wand
Mashable / 5h
This is not a drill — Solawave sneakily dropped a brand-new Radiant Renewal Wand, and we're pretty stoked about it. Bonus: You can also score a 15% discount sitewide (even on the new wand) — but it's only good for one day through April 7. Opens in a new tab Credit: Solawave Solawave Radiant Renewal Wand (opens in a new tab) $144 at Solawave (save $25) (opens in a new tab) Opens in a new tab Credi


3 takeaways from Substack’s newly released financial results
21TechCrunch / 5h
I got excited — very excited — when I found out that Substack’s equity crowdfunding effort would result in it releasing financial results. Sadly, due to rules and the timing of the fundraise, Substack is not required to detail its financials for 2022, and so the startup released hard data for 2020 and 2021 along with certain user-specific metrics for last year. This provides an interesting, if in


Grab a Fire TV Stick 4K Max for Just $35 Today
How-To Geek / 5h
Amazon sells a lot of streaming devices, but the company’s best stick-sized player right now is the Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Now it’s on sale for $35, a discount of 36% from the original price. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Tesla Employees Caught Sharing Private Videos From Customer Vehicles
How-To Geek / 5h
Tesla employees have shared numerous private videos recorded by customer vehicle cameras in a company chat room, according to a report from Reuters. The alleged privacy violations took place between 2019 and 2022. Reuters reports it obtained this information from multiple former company employees. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Take These Steps to Protect Your Data After a Cyberattack
Lifehacker / 5h
Security breaches suck. Unfortunately, they’re quite common. As reported by The Washington Post , the latest high-profile ransomware attack hit Dish and its subsidiaries, Sling TV and Boost Mobile, six weeks ago, and customers are still having issues getting through to customer support. While the company has not… Read more...


What 'Genuine Leather' Really Means
Lifehacker / 5h
When you’re shopping for a leather jackets, shoes, purses, or other items, you may come across a stamped label noting the item is “genuine leather.” If you know nothing about leather grades, you’ll think that’s a good sign. If you know a little bit about leather grades, you’ll think that’s a bad sign. Today, my… Read more...



Maggie Rogers Swipes at Ticketmaster With IRL-Only Ticket Pre-Sale
300+Gizmodo / 5h
Maggie Rogers announced she’s going “old school” ahead of her upcoming tour by bringing ticket sales back to the in-person box office. Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. today, and Rogers told her fans on her site to “buy an in-person ticket like it’s 1965” while expressing her frustration over recent price gouging and… Read more...


Doge's Twitter Reign Ends, Triggering Memecoin Slump
46Gizmodo / 5h
‘What goes up must come down’ is a fundamental truth of physics, and also seemingly of cryptocurrencies. Sometimes though, the coins get a little help on the roller coaster ride. On Thursday evening, after hyping the blockchain bucks, Twitter pulled the rug out from under Dogecoin. Read more...


Economist Warns That Capitalism May Be Ending
78Futurism / 5h
Closing Time The world is changing, and it's getting more expensive — while wages, as most working people have witnessed in their own lives, have failed to keep up with the rising cost of pretty much everything. According to Albert Edwards, a global strategist at the 159-year-old bank Société Générale, this phenomenon is the result of what he calls "greedflation." And if we can't find a way to ca


Jealous Elon Musk Blocks All Links to Substack on Twitter
500+Futurism / 5h
Substack Drop In one of the pettiest moves imaginable, Twitter CEO Elon Musk has blocked all links to the popular publishing platform Substack on Twitter, an almost direct acknowledgment that people would rather blog elsewhere. Even simple mentions of "substack" are affected, as The Verge reports . "In other news, any link with Substack in its name is now blocked on Twitter," blogger and game dev


Star Wars fans, rejoice! Here’s the first teaser for the Ahsoka series
21Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Disney+ has released the first teaser trailer for its forthcoming Star Wars series, Ahsoka , starring Rosario Dawson. Star Wars Celebration Day kicked off with the release of an extended teaser for Ahsoka , the latest interconnected series in the Star Wars franchise set to debut this summer on Disney+. Written by Dave Filoni, the series stars Rosario Dawson in the title role. The Jedi Padawan of


Tesla drops its prices once again this year
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Tesla) In the past, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly claimed that his company's cars are appreciating assets . But this week, Tesla dropped the prices of its cars—and not for the first time this year. As we reported on Monday , despite sales growing by 36 percent globally, the automaker missed its ambitious target and will need to grow even faster in the remaining months of the


The dumb reason Twitter won’t allow retweeting tweets linking to Substack
37Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Twitter users on Friday began noticing that they could not retweet or reply to tweets containing links to the Substack.com domain. This behavior seems to have started less than 48 hours after the popular newsletter platform announced a new product called Notes that will compete directly with Twitter. For example, this tweet references my newsletter, unde


Scientists turned monkey stem cells into “synthetic embryos”
61Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / An image of a cell under a lab microscope. This procedure was not related to the new experiment with monkey embryos. (credit: Getty Images) The early days of how an embryo develops are shrouded in mystery, because it pulls a kind of vanishing act. Once a sperm finds an egg, it begins a roughly weeklong journey to the uterus, becoming a tiny ball of cells along the way. When it reaches i


Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite falls back to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Engadget / 5h
It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of good tech deals. Today's highlights include Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite back down to $100, which is within $5 of the popular e-reader's all-time low. Apple's AirPods Pro are $50 off their list price at $200, while the Apple Watch SE is a good value at $219. Beyond that, we're still seeing a handful of deals on Super Mario games for the Nint


Three new Star Wars movies are coming, including one with Daisy Ridley as Rey
1KEngadget / 5h
The latest edition of Star Wars Celebration is underway and, along with some fresh details about shows coming to Disney+ over the next year or two , Lucasfilm revealed more info about what's ahead for the movie side of the franchise. It announced three Star Wars films, one of which will feature the return of Daisy Ridley as Rey. That film will take place 15 years after the events of The Rise of S


We've Seen 6 Minutes of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
82Gizmodo / 5h
At Star Wars Celebration, James Mangold, the soon-to-be- Star Wars and current director of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny , could have stopped at just showing fans the latest trailer for the upcoming fifth Indiana Jones adventure , but he wanted to do more. So after the trailer, he also showed six minutes of… Read more...


American First Class Passenger Dragged Off Plane Following Drink Request
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
As noted by View from the Wing , there’s a video going viral on Reddit of someone being kicked off an American Airlines flight. While people get kicked off planes all the time, the backstory here, as well as the man’s reaction, make this pretty noteworthy. American first class passenger forcibly removed from plane A roughly five minute video has been posted to Reddit, showing an American Airlines


Save on home essentials at Amazon with $15 in credit when you spend $60
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 20%: As of April 7, Prime members can get $15 in Amazon Credit when spending $60 on select home essentials with promo code PGSTOCKUP. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Amazon Home Essentials Sale (opens in a new tab) Get $15 in Amazon credit when you spend $60 on select items with coupon code PGSTOCKUP (opens in a new tab) No matter where you are in life, there are certain home goods you'll


Investigation Finds YouTube Served New Teen User Almost 30 Andrew Tate Videos in Less Than 2 Hours
400+Gizmodo / 6h
After signing up to YouTube as a new, 13-year-old user, Sky News found that YouTube flooded the feed with Andrew Tate videos, despite the professional misogynist being banned from the platform. The report highlights criticisms that YouTube is algorithmically pushing young boys to become fans of the toxic influencer… Read more...


You’re Not Alone: Windows 11 Is Randomly Opening File Explorer
How-To Geek / 6h
You’re just sitting there browsing the web, watching video, or playing a game, and suddenly a File Explorer window opens right in front of you. Before you think you’re losing it or a hacker is messing around with your computer, read this. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Save Nearly 50% on Logitech's Best Mini Keyboard
How-To Geek / 6h
When our readers are interested in buying a new keyboard, we almost always direct them to Logitech’s MX-series devices. But Logitech’s high-quality keyboards are a bit expensive. Thankfully, money isn’t much of an excuse today, because you can grab the MX Keys Mini for $67 with coupon code EXTRA5. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Grab a Discounted Tesla Before the Prices Go Back Up
How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re in the market for a new electric vehicle, Tesla marked down the price of every model overnight, the third significant price change of 2023. Now’s a good time to order yourself a new Tesla Model Y. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Quick Points: Be careful with your synced loyalty accounts
46The Points Guy / 6h
As a senior credit cards editor here at TPG, I pride myself on getting the most out of my credit cards and points and miles . Part of my routine is checking my card accounts every Monday. One of my favorite cards is the American Express® Gold Card , which offers $10 in monthly dining credits with select merchants, including Grubhub. I make sure to put in an order every month. So you can imagine m


The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Is the Mario Movie Actually...Good?
Lifehacker / 6h
This week’s Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide explores two of the main forces shaping young people’s lives in 2023 America: Corporate-created culture like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Barbie , and grassroots expressions of shared humanity like TikTok’s “mouse moments” and being shot in the stomach while making YouTube… Read more...


New at Disrupt, the AI Stage
41TechCrunch / 6h
We’re pleased to announce that Disrupt , TechCrunch’s annual flagship conference, will feature a new stage this year: the AI Stage. The AI Stage will feature experts from across the AI landscape , including ethicists, entrepreneurs and investors enmeshed in developments around AI and machine learning technologies. Their areas of expertise touch on generative AI, but also copyright issues as they



Look cute and save big with Eyebuydirect's BOGO 50% off glasses sale
Mashable / 6h
BUY ONE PAIR OF EYEGLASSES, GET ONE 50% OFF: As of April 7, you can save 50% on a second pair of glasses at Eyebuydirect when you use the coupon code OOOBOHO. Opens in a new tab Credit: Eyebuydirect Buy one pair of glasses, get a second pair 50% off (opens in a new tab) Use coupon code OOOBOHO (opens in a new tab) Glasses perform the double duty of helping you see clearly and showing off your per


'Ahsoka' trailer is a dream for 'Star Wars Rebels' fans
200+Mashable / 6h
Star Wars Rebels fans, today's your lucky day. Lucasfilm released the first teaser for The Mandalorian spin-off Ahsoka , and it is full of Rebels characters. Obviously there's Jedi Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) herself, but the Rebels fun doesn't stop there. You've got Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren (Natasha Liu Bordizzo), revolutionary leader Hera Syndulla (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Jedi Padawan


'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' trailer: Indy's not ready to retire just yet
1KMashable / 6h
The trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may open with a retirement party for its titular hero (played by Harrison Ford), but the action-packed sneak peek that follows shows that Indy isn't done with adventuring just yet. Indiana reunites with his goddaughter Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), who's on the hunt for a mysterious artifact her father (Toby Jones) and Indy sought long ago. T


Bluetti EP900 Energy Storage System Brings Whole-Home Power Outage Backup To The U.S.
SlashGear / 6h
With outages increasingly common, many homeowners are considering whole-home backup power. Bluetti's new EP900 system does more than just keep the lights on.


These Fake Liquid Trees Are Enraging the Internet
100+Futurism / 6h
Boxed In Bioreactor Cities across the world are losing their trees . But planting more of them? That's too old school. Behold the high-tech, decidedly nondendroid successor that people are only now discovering in a furor of outrage: so-called "liquid trees." Though first unveiled by University of Belgrade researchers in their host city in 2021, these ostensible tree replacements have recently bec


Google CEO Says It's Adding AI to Search
500+Futurism / 6h
Back in Business Despite being far and away the dominant force in search engine technology, Google is seemingly tired of playing second fiddle when it comes to conversational, AI-powered chatbots. Now, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that's all about to change. Dismissing notions that chatbots threaten to upend the company's business model, Pichai confirmed that the tech monolith is planning to add


Why Amazon Is Growing Diamonds
How-To Geek / 6h
The ever-growing demands on datacenters and networks to keep them running for everyone is leading to some creative ideas. Amazon is now partnering with another company to grow artificial diamonds to improve its networks. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Everything we know about Disney Treasure, coming to Disney Cruise Line in 2024
500+The Points Guy / 6h
After a 10-year hiatus in expanding the fleet, Disney Cruise Line has been busy in recent years. Disney Wish joined the cruise line in the summer of 2022, ushering in an all-new class of three Triton-class ships that will join the original Disney Magic , Disney Wonder , Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy. Up next is Disney Treasure, which will be second in that trio of Triton-class ships coming to D


Make networking work for you at TC Early Stage
60TechCrunch / 6h
You might think networking is about flattering other people. It’s not. Networking is about you , your future, and everything you need to get your business connected at the next level. That’s why we’ve made sure that TechCrunch Early Stage in Boston on April 20 is all about you, the early-stage founder. Feel all the eyes on you? That’s a good thing. TC Early Stage offers a caliber of focused, impa


VCs to recommerce startups: Let’s pop some tags
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Brian Schwarzbach Contributor Brian Schwarzbach is an SF-based investor with Cathay Innovation, a global venture capital firm investing across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. He focuses on early-stage investments in commerce, marketplaces and consumer. Recommerce is a concept as old as trade itself. Everyone knows thrift stores or has bought a used product before — it’s not a new concept.


The first group of upcoming potential unicorn IPOs is shaping up well
300+TechCrunch / 6h
Sure, it’s demo day week over at Y Combinator , but that doesn’t mean we have to only discuss the smallest and youngest startups out there. In fact, a small news item from today reinforces our view that the list of companies we’re earmarking as strong possibles for an IPO when the window for public debuts opens is getting rather long. It’s even more extensive than we know, given the number of lat


‘The Acolyte’ Star Wars series will debut on Disney+ in 2024
200+TechCrunch / 6h
At the Star Wars Celebration in London, Lucasfilm announced that Star Wars spinoff “The Acolyte” will premiere on Disney+ in 2024. The series is set at the end of the High Republic era before the events of the main Star Wars films. Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae will be starring in the leading roles. The cast also includes Carrie-Anne Moss, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecc


Substack Is Totally Borked on Twitter
Gizmodo / 6h
Like a voodoo doll that’s been poked and prodded by an overly-enthusiastic amateur magician, Elon Musk’s Twitter has started to come apart at the seams. Now it’s an open question if Musk’s well-known vindictiveness has broken another aspect of the site as Substack writers say their attempts to promote their work on… Read more...


More Guardians of the Galaxy News Than You Can Shake a Groot at
Gizmodo / 6h
A new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 featurette really nails home that this is a send-off. Five Nights at Freddy’s and the Minecraft movie get premiere dates. Quicksand does not make a good marriage counselor in a new horror flick. Plus, we have more proof the Rick and Michonne TWD series is really happening. Get to… Read more...


TikTok Diet Culture Is Ruining Cottage Cheese
Lifehacker / 6h
TikTok is Pinterest for the younger generation. It’s where they go for recipes, product recommendations, and tips that will “change your life.” TikTok is their Pinterest, and cottage cheese ice cream is their banana ice cream. Read more...


Going to Coachella? Amex cardmembers get lounge access, a $10 credit and free Ferris wheel rides
The Points Guy / 6h
For the last few years, American Express has sponsored one of the world’s most popular music festivals: the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Southern California. Now, Amex has announced this year’s perks for cardmembers attending the festival — and the benefits this year are pretty sweet. Here are some of the perks you’ll be able to enjoy at this year’s music fest. Access the Amex Lounge


The Best Intel Motherboards for Gaming in 2023
How-To Geek / 6h
Have an Intel CPU? You’ll need a quality motherboard that’s compatible with it. The motherboard is essentially the central nervous system of every PC, and the right one will make sure your rig will work flawlessly without overworking the other components. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island Opening Late 2023
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
This is probably the most luxurious and aspirational points property that’s slated to open in 2023… Waldorf Astoria Platte Island Seychelles basics In early 2021, Waldorf Astoria announced plans to open a private island resort in the Seychelles in 2023. While the hotel isn’t yet accepting reservations, it’s my understanding that the property is on track to open in Q4 2023, which is exciting. If y


Climate Change Is Making Baseball Worse
Gizmodo / 6h
Famines, sea level rise, extreme weather, more pandemics—by this point, you’ve probably heard about the most disturbing consequences of climate change. What you might not have heard is that it could also hurt Major League Baseball. That’s right, America’s favorite pastime is imperiled by its other favorite hobby:… Read more...


7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV Plus and more this weekend (April 7)
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It’s a relatively quiet weekend on streaming services, with the usual smorgasbord of headline-grabbing arrivals making way for a handful of more under-the-radar titles. Leading the charge is Beef on Netflix , a new dark comedy show starring Steven Yeun, while Tiny Beautiful Things and On a Wing and a Prayer front the new additions to Hulu and Prime Video , respectively. Don’t subscribe to any of



NASA Is Getting Really Serious About Tracking Air Pollution
53Wired / 7h
With new satellites and programs, the agency is tackling air quality from all angles—for the health of people and the planet.


What do AI chatbots know about us, and who are they sharing it with?
Engadget / 7h
AI Chatbots are relatively old by tech standards, but the newest crop — led by OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard — are vastly more capable than their ancestors, not always for positive reasons. The recent explosion in AI development has already created concerns around misinformation , disinformation , plagiarism and machine-generated malware . What problems might generative AI pose for the priva


Don’t ever leak data, but especially if you’re building this
TechCrunch / 7h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This was Y Combinator week in a sense, with the well-known accelerator showing off hundreds of startups over a two-day period. We had some thoughts about that. But! There was a lot more for Mary Ann , Natasha and Alex to dig into, so we have a little something


Cha-Ching: Google Pay Bug Might Have Sent You Free Money
Gizmodo / 7h
Sorry Venmo and CashApp heads, you’re missing out. Earlier this week, Google Pay users began reporting that they were receiving phantom payments in their accounts. The amounts ranged anywhere from a few bucks to over $1,000. Read more...


‘Super Mario Bros. Movie' review: A fun but safe Mushroom Kingdom romp
78Engadget / 7h
Super Mario Bros. is an almost perfect kids film. It's stunningly animated, it has enough momentum to keep youngins from being bored, and almost every character is unique and likable (even Bowser himself, thanks to the comedic stylings of Jack Black). It's clear that Nintendo didn't want to repeat the mistakes of that other Mario movie, the live-action 1993 film that's ironically beloved by some


How to make sure you get an accessible hotel room if you need one
The Points Guy / 7h
After a 20-hour journey, an exhausted Emmett Yee recently checked into the Marriott Cincinnati Airport hotel. He was looking forward to a hot shower and a cold beverage before getting some shut-eye. Unfortunately, the shower part of these simple plans turned out to be impossible. Yee, a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum member , is battling a brain tumor and uses a wheelchair. Months before this trip, he


Star Wars: The Acolyte Reveals a First Look at Its Stellar Cast in Action
70Gizmodo / 7h
We’ve never known much about what to expect from Star Wars: The Acolyte, the Disney+ series from Leslye Headland (Russian Doll), other than it’s set at the end of the High Republic era around 100 years before The Phantom Menace , will explore the Dark Side, and has a ridiculously talented cast . At Star Wars Celebration… Read more...


Donate Blood to Get This Cool Snoopy Shirt
Lifehacker / 7h
Ideally, the prospect of saving lives and the personal satisfaction of helping others would be motivation enough to get us to donate blood regularly. But the Red Cross knows that while we can sometimes be driven by altruistic motives, at other times, it helps to sweeten the pot with a giveaway—be it a gift card, a… Read more...


$50 gets you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows
24Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get your Mac or PC ready for work or school with lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office 2021 for $49.99. Both Mac and PC MS Office licenses include lifetime access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, but Windows also gets Publisher, Access, and Skype for Business. Whether you just got a new computer or are finally ditching online-only apps, adding Microsoft Of


HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless Mouse Review: A Simple and Fantastic Option
How-To Geek / 7h
The complexity of modern video games often requires advanced peripherals with a multitude of features. So it’s surprising that HyperX, a brand built for gamers, went a simpler route with the Pulsefire Haste 2, a comfortable and responsive wireless mouse that could benefit from a few more buttons. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Here's Why Stop Signs Are Red
How-To Geek / 7h
You see a red, octagonal sign, and you know to stop even before you can read the big bold letters on the front. Yes, that’s partially due to the shape, but for most, the color red is a near-universal method for communicating the need to stop. But why red? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


What's the Difference Between Iced Coffee and Cold Brew?
How-To Geek / 7h
With warmer weather just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how to stay cool and refreshed this summer. If you’re a coffee-lover, that means enjoying all the cold caffeinated drinks possible! Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


Gruesome cache of severed hands is evidence of trophy-taking in ancient Egypt
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Archaeologists have discovered the first physical evidence of the so-called "gold of honor" ceremony in Ancient Egypt, in which the severed hands of defeated foes were presented to the Pharaoh in exchange for a collar of golden beads. (credit: J. Gresky et al., 2023/CC BY 4.0 ) There is evidence that ancient Egyptian soldiers would sever the right hands of foes and present them to the P


Citi AAdvantage Platinum Card Review: Big Bonus & Waived Annual Fee
27One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® with 75K bonus miles offer Airline credit cards are among the most popular co-brand credit cards out there. Many people may be loyal to an airline because of where they live or their travel patterns, and picking up a co-branded airline credit card seems like the most logical way to extend that relationship. In th


Stay toasty with this mini fireplace on sale for just $45
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Get the Insta Heater Fireplace on sale for just $44.99 instead of $59.99 as of April 7. That's a savings of 25%. Even with spring and summer on the horizon, there could still be a chill in the air for a while. Whether it’s brisk summer evenings outside with friends or nights nestled under a blanket at home, you might be more comfortable with a space heater. The Insta Heater Fireplace is a


The Best Stim-Free Preworkout Supplement Is Eating a Damn Snack
Lifehacker / 8h
Working out is hard—that’s the whole point. So we understand if you’re staring down the day’s workout thinking how am I going to get through this? and looking for something to give you a little extra energy to make it through. If you lift in the morning, that something may be a preworkout supplement with a huge dose… Read more...


Jon Watts' Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Shares a First Peek at Jude Law's Space Adventures
41Gizmodo / 8h
We’ve known about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew for the past year, which has been called an “Amblin-style” series about a group of space-adventuring kids (plus Jude Law) from Spider-Man director Jon Watts (and a few more friends, including Oscar-winning duo the Daniels ). At today’s Star Wars Celebration, we learned even… Read more...


Best Changing Robes (2023): Swim, Surf, Water Sports
Wired / 8h
Whether you’re a water sports fanatic or a seasoned wild swimmer, these changing robes will make you feel like royalty.


Lyft’s Vibe Shift Signals the End of the Gig Economy Dream
49Wired / 8h
The company's founders promised good vibes and greener cities. Now they’re stepping down, and the new CEO is focused on saving the business.



This 'Super Mario Bros.' Movie Is Destined to Sell Tons of Games
100+Wired / 8h
The animated adaptation of Nintendo's iconic franchise is practically guaranteed to lure in a new generation of gamers. That's the point.


How Much Detail of the Moon Can Your Smartphone Really Capture?
42Wired / 8h
What’s the smallest lunar object a phone camera lens could resolve from Earth? Here’s what the physics of light tells us about shooting the moon.


Watch out - that YouTube email asking for your account details is definitely a scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
YouTube is warning users of phishing messages that appear to be coming from the video-sharing platform’s legitimate email address, urging them to be vigilant. A screenshot of the email shared by content creator and Twitter user Kevin Breeze shows what appears to be a video without a thumbnail from “YouTubeTeam” covering “Changes in YouTube rules and policies.” YouTube’s advice as per its Tweet is


A lifetime subscription to this password manager is only $24
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Through April 11, you can score a lifetime subscription to Sticky Password Premium for only $23.97. That's an extra 20% off the usual sale price. Between your email, streaming services, bills, favorite news sites, social media, and all the other websites that want you to make an account, the passwords really start to build up. Keeping all those accounts takes work, and sometimes it may se


Deal alert: Book these cruises now and get $1,000 in onboard credit
The Points Guy / 8h
Silversea Cruises is out with a new promotion that will get you $1,000 in onboard credit when booking a new sailing. The Suite Upgrades offer, as the luxury line calls it, can also give you a two-category cabin upgrade on select voyages for certain cabin categories. All cabins on Silversea ships are suites, hence the name of the promotion. For more cruise news, guides and tips, sign up for TPG’s


Miracle: Passengers Request Wheelchair Assistance Before Flight, Walk Just Fine Afterward
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...


'The Acolyte' Star Wars series will hit Disney+ in 2024
1KEngadget / 8h
At the Star Wars Celebration in London, Lucasfilm has unveiled a raft of news, trailers and more on its numerous upcoming streaming series, Variety has reported. That starts with a first look at The Acolyte showed to the ExCel Center crowd (but not online yet) and a launch date window of sometime in 2024. First revealed at Disney's Investor Day 2020, The Acolyte takes place in the High Republic e


Engadget Podcast: Amazon's unique approach to health and the death of E3
Engadget / 8h
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra dive into our review of Amazon's Halo Rise and look into the role it plays in the company's overall strategy as a healthcare provider. Then, our hosts contemplate the cancelation and possible end of E3, as well as the spate of odd news around April Fools day, including Twitter's doge-ification and ASUS' ill-timed gaming handheld launch. Listen below or subscribe o


5 reasons why you should hire a professional resume builder
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Resumes remain the top tool when it comes to getting a new job. You can write a new resume by yourself, which will cost you nothing. However, it might be wiser to get some assistance from a pro. Today, many terrific online professional resume builders are worth checking out, and there are reasons you should do so. Here are five reasons you should hire a pro to write your resume. 1. Experience and


I Got A Credit Card Rejection Letter… For Someone Else
75One Mile at a Time / 9h
I’m not sure what to make of this, though it sure is strange. Is someone just playing a trick on me, or is this part of a larger problem? My suspicious credit card situation Last week I got a phone call from Citi, asking to speak to someone with the exact same middle initial and last name as me. However, his first name was Brian, while my first name is Benjamin (interestingly both start with “B”)


Musk Is Having Second Thoughts About Labeling NPR ‘State-Affiliated Media’
Gizmodo / 9h
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is having second thoughts over sticking NPR with a “state-affiliated media” label this past Wednesday, a decision which opened a debate about press freedom and led NPR to stop tweeting in protest. Read more...


Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Whips Up an Incredible New Trailer
500+Gizmodo / 9h
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is arriving in June—but so far, all fans of Harrison Ford ’s rakish-at-any-age hero have gotten is one measly trailer . That changed today when the fifth entry in the beloved franchise got a fresh look at the film as part of Lucasfilm’s big panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe. Read more...


The Next Three Star Wars Films Go to the Past, Present, and Future With Daisy Ridley
1KGizmodo / 9h
Star Wars has kicked off Star Wars Celebration 2023 with the official announcement for the highly anticipated next live-action film. Rumors about the film circulated when Lucasfilm announced the panel lineup that included “live-action” filmmakers . Now, we finally know what they were talking about. After a hiatus from… Read more...


Hands-free fun: Disney Cruise Line introducing wearable DisneyBand+ to ships this summer
100+The Points Guy / 9h
It’s been 10 years since Disney changed the game in its theme parks by introducing MagicBands, which are roughly the size of an Apple Watch and allow you to tap into the park using your ticket, access a Lightning Lane, open your Disney resort room door and even charge a Mickey ice cream bar instead of digging out your credit card. And just last year, the MagicBand got some new tricks with the int


Rocket Report: Starship gets a tentative launch date; China tests ocean landing
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Starship is seen stacked on top of the Super Heavy rocket on April 5, 2023. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 5.32 of the Rocket Report! We have plenty to discuss this week, including the surprising success of a quasi-private Chinese company that reached orbit on its first launch attempt. I don't think this achievement has quite gotten the attention it deserves. As always, we welcome


Star Wars: Ahsoka's First Trailer Gives the Former Jedi Her Due
300+Gizmodo / 9h
At Star Wars Celebration 2023, Disney unveiled the first official look at Star Wars: Ahsoka . The series picks up after Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson)’s live action appearances on The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett, and once again features Dave Filoni as a driving creative force for the series. Take a look at the… Read more...


Samsung warns of lower profits amid falling demand for memory chips
200+Engadget / 9h
Samsung has warned of plummeting profits and plans to cut back on memory chip production in response to falling demand, The Korea Herald has reported. It expects to earn just 600 billion won ($455 million) for the first quarter of 2023, a drop of 96 percent from the same period last year. It blamed falling demand for memory chips, a situation that could be a bad sign for the tech industry as a wh


This new $299 laptop dock might be the most divisive Microsoft Surface release yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Microsoft has introduced a new laptop docking station that may give some clues as to the future of its Surface hardware range. The new Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock comes with a USB-C port as the main power connector for the first time, in place of the company's proprietary Surface connection. The dock will offer a wide range of connectivity options, packing in 3x USB-C ports, 3x USB-A por


America’s Tornadoes Are Evolving, Fast
74Wired / 10h
Scientists are hesitant to blame climate change, but varying weather conditions are causing new and troubling tornado patterns.


Twitter’s Open Source Algorithm Is a Red Herring
54Wired / 10h
Elon Musk’s highly publicized decision distracts from his recent move to reduce transparency on the platform.



10 iPhone Photos App Features You Should Be Using
How-To Geek / 10h
Apple has been gradually infusing the iPhone Photos app with awesome, powerful features. It’s really much more than the basic default gallery app of old. There are a lot of features you may not know about—we’ll share some of the best. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Andor's First Season 2 Footage Showed the True Birth of a Rebellion
300+Gizmodo / 10h
The first season of Andor turned out to be one of the best shows (both sci-fi and generally speaking) of last year. Thanks to some pretty great performances and writing, the show wasn’t so much the Rogue One prequel it was initially pitched as and more a look at what rebellion and government systems look like, and how… Read more...


Emirates Expands In Toronto With Daily A380 Flights
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
A couple of days ago I wrote about how Canada and the United Arab Emirates expanded their bilateral aviation agreement , allowing 50% more flights between the two countries. This means that Emirates and Etihad both have the opportunity to expand in Canada, and we’re now seeing the first concrete sign of that… Emirates adds more frequencies to Toronto It has just been announced that Emirates will


Spotify may start using Sliding Doors-style 'what if?' AI to suggest your new music
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Not content with the recent and highly specific niche mix rollout, Spotify ? Think there must be a better way to understand our deepest unspoken musical wants and desires? Personally, I'd just love for you to make good on your Spotify HiFi promise , (and I can take or leave the TikTok-style revamp , thank you) but it seems you have other plans. The concept I'm about to share is a cerebral one and


Apple's Mac Mini M2 models fall to new all-time lows
100+Engadget / 11h
Apple's Mac Mini M2 computers are the cheapest way to get the company's latest processors, and now Amazon is offering them at the lowest prices we've ever seen. You can buy the 256GB version for just $500 ($100 off the regular price) and the 512GB model for $690, or $110 off — both all-time lows.


This Windows update might have just fixed Mac printing for good
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Printing from a Mac could soon be easier than ever before, ironically thanks to a new update from its greatest rival. Microsoft has confirmed that it is bringing native integration for its Universal Print service to macOS systems, giving the latter a more straightforward method to print from whichever app they prefer. The upgrade should mean that consumers and businesses alike will now have a smo


Icelandair Orders Up To 25 Airbus A321XLRs
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
For the first time ever, Icelandair has placed an aircraft order with Airbus. Icelandair’s Airbus aircraft order Icelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for an order of up 25 Airbus A321XLRs. This includes 13 firm orders, plus 12 options. The catch is that deliveries will only start in 2029, so this order is still quite a ways off. Icelandair has plans to add Airbus aircra


Microsoft Outlook is finally solving one of its biggest email headaches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Some Microsoft Outlook users will soon be able to utilize the platform not just to read their messages, but also to capture and upload video. The email client has announced it is working on a new feature that will allow users of the Outlook Mobile app to capture a video from their smartphone, before "seamlessly" uploading it to their email. The launch will see Microsoft looking to remove a time-c


iOS 17 rumored to bring major changes to the Control Center
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We're hearing more and more about iOS 17 as the expected unveiling date of June 5 gets closer, and the latest rumor concerning the upcoming update is about a key part of Apple's mobile operating system: the Control Center. According to an anonymous and previously reliable source speaking to MacRumors , this year is the year we're going to see "major" changes to the Control Center – the hub that h


Gwyneth Paltrow and the birth of courtcore
200+Mashable / 11h
The fascination with the trial of Gwyneth Paltrow should come as no surprise. A major-league actress embroiled in a lawsuit saga over a ski accident ? Each component calls for intrigue. But an even larger fixation landed not on the specifics of the case, but on the details of Paltrow's wardrobe inside the courtroom. The actress turned wellness advocate showed up each day donning curated outfits:


On TikTok, 'The Hunger Games' is a metaphor for our modern dystopia
58Mashable / 11h
The odds of The Hunger Games on your TikTok FYP are ever in your favor. In a feat of marketing genius, the four The Hunger Games movies returned to Netflix , but only for the month of March, ushering in a collective rewatch and re-examination of the dystopian YA franchise that defined the early 2010s. The Hunger Games spent three weeks of March on Netflix's Global Top 10 watch list. The month cul


Unlock a world of streaming with this $50 smart DNS and VPN
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Getflix Smart DNS VPN guards your privacy and lets you stream movies and TV from all over the world, and as of April 7, a lifetime subscription is on sale for $49.99 — that's 90% off. If you’ve been sifting through your streaming services and finding nothing interesting to watch, you might have better luck if you go international with your search. If Hulu doesn’t have anything on, maybe yo


'Showing Up' review: Kelly Reichardt and Michelle Williams are picture-perfect
Mashable / 11h
Showing Up , the intricate, quietly devastating character study from director Kelly Reichardt, is a portrait of an artist on fire. It's an elegant tale, concerned with the protection of a personal ethos, that also takes heed of the crushing realities of living for your art amid capitalistic requirements and the harm caused by the stereotyped romanticization of the lonely, eccentric artist. Brusqu


We can use stem cells to make embryos. How far should we go?
50MIT Technology Review / 11h
This article is from The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, sign up here . Embryos are special. These tiny blobs of cells have the potential to create life. That’s why we limit what scientists can do with them. Researchers are generally not allowed to grow human embryos for more than 14 days, for example. But what about embryo-l


Do Airline Miles Expire? What You Need To Know
48One Mile at a Time / 12h
For those of us into collecting miles & points , one thing to always be on the lookout for is mileage expiration policies. Programs have different policies when it comes to whether miles expire, and if so, what activity will prevent your miles from expiring. Even as someone who probably dedicates way too much time to loyalty programs, I’ve had airline miles expire on me, and it’s such a frustrati


Hoping to Draw Moviegoers and Filmmakers, Amazon Heads to Theaters
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
The streaming company released Ben Affleck’s “Air” on 3,500 movie screens this week, and it plans to open 10 to 12 films theatrically every year.


How Elon Musk Is Changing the Twitter Experience
51NYT > Technology / 12h
Nearly six months after buying Twitter, Mr. Musk has made tweaks that have altered what people see on the platform and how they interact with it.


In A.I. Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed Over Caution
1KNYT > Technology / 12h
Technology companies were once leery of what some artificial intelligence could do. Now the priority is winning control of the industry’s next big thing.


How AI and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains
200+NYT > Technology / 12h
Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from?


A.I. Vibe Check With Ezra Klein, and Kevin Tries Phone Positivity
NYT > Technology / 12h
How do you make sense of all the different philosophical camps surrounding A.I.?



Google's WebGPU is coming to Chrome to boost online gaming and graphics
2KEngadget / 12h
Google will soon start rolling out WebGPU, a new feature that will allow Chrome browsers to use your graphics card to accelerate games, graphics and AI, the company announced . It'll be enabled by default in Chrome 113 set to arrive in a few weeks for Windows PCs (via Direct3D 12), MacOS (Metal) and ChromeOS (Vulkan). WebGPU will give web apps better access to your graphics card, Google said, all


With latest hit Lemon8, ByteDance again learns from the China playbook
47TechCrunch / 12h
Amid a wave of heated debate over whether TikTok should be banned, another ByteDance product, Lemon8, has popped up and quickly climbed into the top 10 on America’s app stores . Lemon8’s sudden rise is reminiscent of TikTok’s early-day growth. At the time Vine had already pioneered short-video sharing in the U.S., but TikTok took the media format to the next level through its content recommendati


This European nation is officially the most creative online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new global study found that Iceland is leading the way in creative activity online. Of the top 30 countries web hosting provider Hostinger analyzed that ranked highest in online creativity activity, the data shows that 23 can be found in Europe. In terms of website and app creation and GitHub commits,