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Why The 2023 Hyundai Kona Is Among The Least Reliable Electric Cars You Can Buy


27SlashGear / 16h
Despite Hyundai's recent successes in electric vehicles, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is receiving some of the worst reliability scores possible. Here's why.


SpaceX moves Starship to launch site, and liftoff could be just days away
1KArs Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Super Heavy Booster 7 undergoes a test firing in December. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX moved the most flight-ready of its Starship rockets, Ship 24, to a launch site in South Texas on Saturday. While a launch is not imminent this week, it could take place as early as April 10, sources said. Earlier this week, the company lifted the massive "Super Heavy" first stage of its launch system onto


OpenAI geoblocks ChatGPT in Italy
500+TechCrunch / 20h
No, it’s not an April Fools’ joke: OpenAI has started geoblocking access to its generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, in Italy. The move follows an order by the local data protection authority Friday that it must stop processing Italians’ data for the ChatGPT service. In a statement which appears online to users with an Italian IP address who try to access ChatGPT, OpenAI writes that it “regrets” to in



This professional puppy and dog training bundle is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : The 2023 Complete Professional Puppy and Dog Training Bundle is on sale for £32.46, saving you 97% on list price. Bringing a dog into your life is a huge decision, and there’s a lot more to caring for them than just making sure they have food, water, and fun toys. Making sure your dog is well-trained is part of raising one, but it’s not easy if you haven't done it before. Instead of shell


huariqueje: Tim’s Home - Bea Sarrias , 2016.Catalan, b....
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
huariqueje : Tim’s Home - Bea Sarrias , 2016. Catalan, b. 1978 - Acrylic on canvas , 130 × 162 cm.


Andreessen Horowitz is now openly courting capital from Saudi Arabia, despite U.S. strains
100+TechCrunch / 5h
. According to Bloomberg , Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz appeared on stage with WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann to talk for at least the second time since November about their firm’s $350 million investment in Flow, which is Neumann’s new residential real estate company. Their choice of venue was intentional: the conference was organized by a nonprofit backed by one of Saudi Arabia’s largest so


Anger and anxiety - inside pro-Trump online networks
20BBC News - Technology / 5h
Donald Trump called on his supporters to protest about his indictment - so how are they responding?


Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 2
Mashable / 5h
It's Sunday! You made it! Celebrate with, you guessed it, today's Wordle ! If your brain's a bit foggy at the end of a long week, don't worry — we're here with our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for April 2's Wordle solution to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, k


10 Most Affordable Suzuki Motorcycles You Can Buy Today
SlashGear / 6h
Of all the great Japanese motorcycle marques, Suzuki ranks as one of the most iconic. Here are 10 of the most affordable Suzuki motorcycles you can buy today.


Now live: Earn 5% back at Amazon and Lowe’s through June (Chase Freedom/Freedom Flex)
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. After a strong start to the year with its Q1 categories, Chase Freedom (no longer available to new applicants) and Chase Freedom Flex℠ cardholders can now earn more on their spring purchases from Amazon and Lowe’s. After activation , cardmembers can earn 5% back (or 5 points per dollar spent) on up to $1,5


Everything you need to know about Hilton Honors lifetime elite status
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. It’s currently easy to earn and keep top-tier Hilton Honors Diamond status since it’s a benefit of the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card . You can also earn Hilton Diamond status through the end of the next year in any calendar year you spend $40,000 on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card


8 Cheap Electric Cars That Are Much More Interesting Than Tesla
SlashGear / 8h
It's been many years since Tesla was the only electric vehicle game in town. Here are some cheaper electric cars that are much more interesting than Teslas.


The Timeless Moto Guzzi That Still Turns Heads Today
SlashGear / 8h
Out of competition was born Italian bike maker Moto Guzzi's 850 Le Mans, considered by many to be the most collectible Moto Guzzi of all time.


Japan joins US-led effort to restrict China's access to chipmaking equipment
Engadget / 8h
Japan is officially moving forward with restrictions aimed at limiting China’s access to advanced chipmaking machinery. As CNN reports , the country announced Friday it would tighten export controls on 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Once the new rules take effect in July, companies like Nikon and Tokyo Electron will need to obtain approval from Japan’s trade ministry if they w


How Starbucks And Uber Are Now Driving Airline Credit Card Signups
View from the Wing / 9h
When airlines partner with third parties so that customers earn miles for transactions outside of travel, we normally think of the non-travel partner renting the frequent flyer program to help sell their product. The partner buys miles and is paying for the reward they give to customers, for access to the airline's customers, and for use of the frequent flyer program's intellectual property. But


Photo Cutout Feature On iOS 16: How To Cut And Paste Images
SlashGear / 9h
The Photo Cutout feature in iOS 16 is a very slick and easy way to separate the subject of a photo from its background, but how exactly do you use it?


12 Classic American Cars That Are A Total Waste Of Money
SlashGear / 9h
America has a long history of cars and SUVs that are still amazing, even to this day. Then there are the cars on this list which are better left to history.


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for April 2
Mashable / 9h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam


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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
nemfrog : Balloon dog. Little Folks Story Of Rin-Tin-Tin. 1927. Internet Archive


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harvestheart : Dog Library


Weekly Review: April 01, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’m happy to be back at home after a fun week of travel. On the points & travel front, this week Atlantic Airways announced it would fly to New York, Air France and KLM added seat assignments fees in business class, Air India unveiled new Tumi amenity kits, Emirates and United formally launched their partnership, World of Hyatt implemented its 2023 categ


8 Best USB Headsets You Can Buy Right Now
SlashGear / 10h
From the office to your favorite gaming console, USB headsets are multipurpose investments. Here are the eight best USB headsets you can buy right now.



Here's How Rinspeed Made A James Bond Car Into A Reality
SlashGear / 10h
While James Bond's submarine car was merely fiction, it did inspire a real-life car that could travel on roads and underwater. Meet Rinspeed's sQuba.


Official 'Star Wars' Lofi Beats Help You Chill in the Cosmos
How-To Geek / 10h
It seems that Disney’s on a bit of a music kick. In addition to its Minnie Mouse lofi playlist, Disney is livestreaming a collection of Star Wars lofi beats on YouTube. The chill, spacey music is great for studying, working, relaxing, or stargazing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Virgin Orbit runs low on cash, ByteDance pushes a TikTok replacement, and Canoo settles with the SEC
200+TechCrunch / 10h
It’s the weekend, party people, and you know what that means: It’s Week in Review (WiR) time. For the uninitiated, WiR is where TechCrunch recaps all the tech news that took place for the week. It’s like the morning paper, but in digital form, and without all the extraneous stuff unrelated to tech. So…not much like the paper, really, but very much worth a read (in this reporter’s humble opinion).


Court rules Elon Musk broke federal labor law with 2018 tweet
Engadget / 10h
Elon Musk broke US labor law in 2018 when he tweeted Tesla factory workers would forgo stock options if they chose to unionize, according to a federal appeals court. On Friday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a decision spotted by Business Insider , upheld a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling that found Musk made unlawful threats around employee compensation. In May 2018, a Twitt


Junji Ito's Bloodsucking Darkness Manga is Getting a Film Adaptation
58Gizmodo / 10h
Junji Ito is one of the biggest horror creators in manga, and his long career has led to numerous adaptations of his work. While much of it as of late has been in anime form, several stories such as Scarecrow and Uzumaki have been adapted in live action. Read more...


How To Use Cinematic Mode To Turn PS VR2 Into A PS5 Display
SlashGear / 11h
The PlayStation VR2 has more uses beyond playing games in VR. Here's how to set up cinematic mode to play games and watch videos using the headset as a display.


Andrew Tate and brother out of jail and on house arrest
100+Mashable / 11h
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are being moved to house arrest, following a ruling by a Romanian judge on Friday. The brothers had been detained in a Romanian jail for the last three months following their arrests on suspicion of human trafficking and organized crime. The two won their appeal to replace their detention with house arrest, the Associated P


nobrashfestivity: Maurice Sendak used his own dog Jennie for as...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
nobrashfestivity : Maurice Sendak used his own dog Jennie for as a model for his book “Higglety Pigglety Pop!” in 1967


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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
alyssterinec : Drew my dog but as a Richard Scarry character


NLRB accuses Activision Blizzard of labor violations during unionization efforts
Mashable / 11h
Activision Blizzard, publisher of the Call of Duty franchise, has been accused by a U.S. federal agency of spying and intimidating workers amidst unionization efforts at the company. According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the video game publisher has been illegally surveilling employees and threatening to shut down internal chat channels to keep the staff from organizing. As repo


The Fast Saga Won't End Without Giving Brian O'Conner a Farewell, Says Vin Diesel
62Gizmodo / 12h
In the relative early days of the Fast franchise , Vin Diesel’s Dominic Toretto was headlining the series with the late Paul Walker’s Brian O’Conner. When Walker died in 2013, the franchise opted to retire the character with Furious 7 two years later. Later installments have made it clear he’s quite alive— F9 even ends… Read more...


50% Of Men Think They Could Land A Plane If Pilots Became Incapacitated
42View from the Wing / 12h
While 110 million Americans haven’t even played Microsoft’s flight simulator, apparently one third of Americans think they could take the controls of an aircraft and land it if they had to. For males the number is 50%. Continue reading ...


Always be prompting
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here . Reporter’s note: Before we get into this, thank you to the Startups Weekly readers who pointed out that last week’s link to my column was broken. If you want to know about the state of solo GPs — which oh boy, is i


Woman Gets Drunk At Strip Club, Disputes $10,000+ In Charges With Chase
View from the Wing / 12h
A woman says that she ran up more than $10,000 in charges at a strip club, but doesn't think she should be responsible for the transactions on her Chase Freedom and Chase Sapphire cards. She says she "had one too many drinks and/or I was drugged" and has filed disputes with Chase. She was given temporary credits on her Sapphire card. However she's been denied credit for her disputes on the since-


The Fastest Car In The Mercedes-Benz Line-Up Might Surprise You
SlashGear / 12h
If you don't count Mercedes-Benz's souped-up, limited edition million-dollar hypercars, the fastest car in the company's lineup is surprising.


The French Maritime Patrol Plane Capable Of Flying For 18 Hours
SlashGear / 12h
So valuable was the Bréguet Br 1150 Atlantic that the NATO armaments committee selected it over 30 other options.


Google Drive rolled out a hard file limit with no warning
200+Mashable / 12h
Google has put a hard limit on the number of files Drive users can have in one account, according to a report from Ars Technica . The rollout came without warning and many paying Drive users found themselves suddenly locked out of new file uploads. As Ars Technica reports, the file limit was not a bug as some Reddit users had suspected. A Google spokesperson confirmed to the publication that the


This Week in Apps: WWDC23, ByteDance pushes Lemon8 ahead of TikTok ban, T2 capitalizes on Twitter chaos
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app economy in 2023 hit a few snags, as consumer spending last year dropped for the first time by 2% to $167 billion , according to data.ai’s “State of Mobile” report. However, downloads are continuing to grow, up 11% year-over-year in 2022


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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
doglogbook : The Book of Dogs by James Gilchrist Lawson (1934)


obsidian-sphere: To buy him some shoes,But when she came backHe...
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obsidian-sphere : To buy him some shoes, But when she came back He was reading the news. Artist unknown, 1877