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Google Pixel 7a – these are the 7 biggest rumors so far
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It looks very likely that the next phones we're going to get from Google will be the Pixel Fold and the Pixel 7a , with both tipped to launch at Google IO 2023 this week. The latter will be the successor to the Pixel 6a in Google's series of value-for-money mid-rangers, and based on the rumors it looks like being pretty special. At the time of writing, we don't have anything official on the Pixel
Cool: Atlantic Airways’ Faroe Islands To New York Flight
500+One Mile at a Time / 54min
Back in late March, Atlantic Airways announced plans to fly to the United States, though in a very limited capacity. The airline has now published the schedule for this route, and flights should go on sale within the next week. Atlantic Airways & the Faroe Islands First for some background, the Faroe Islands are located East of Iceland and North of the UK. The destination has been on my bucket li
There is a lot of Acting in this explosive new 'Oppenheimer' trailer
25Mashable / 2h
If there's one thing Christopher Nolan is gonna do, it's assemble an expensively impressive cast of big names and then turn every story into some kind of heist . Even for his first ever biopic. Nolan's telling of the creation of the atomic bomb under J. Robert Oppenheimer — and the secret operation that facilitated those terrifying scientific advances — appears to focus on the Los Alamos Laborato
How to hack a smart fridge
MIT Technology Review / 13min
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up here . Do you know how many internet-connected devices there are inside your home? I certainly don’t. These days, it could be almost anything: a thermostat, a TV, a lightbulb, an air conditioner, or a refrigerator.
SafeGraph Lands US Air Force Contract After Targeting Abortion Clinics
Wired / 16min
Documents obtained by WIRED show SafeGraph, which sold location data related to Planned Parenthood visits, is now pursuing contracts with the US Air Force.
Etihad Selling Upgrades To The Residence On The A380
One Mile at a Time / 17min
With Etihad Airways bringing back its Airbus A380s this summer, we finally know what’s going to happen to The Residence… The basics of Etihad’s Airbus A380s First for some background, Etihad grounded its Airbus A380 fleet at the start of the pandemic, and everything was pointing toward those planes just being retired prematurely. Fortunately the airline had a change of heart, and Etihad will brin
Amazon sale discounts Kindle ereaders by up to 33 percent
Engadget / 29min
Sure, ereaders aren't exactly the kind of devices you replace every year, but if you're looking to get a new one right now, Amazon is selling a few Kindle models at a discount. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature with no lockscreen ads in black or denim will set you back $145, or $45 less than its retail price. That would make it just a little more expensive than a regular, undiscounted Paperwhite. T
Qualcomm acquires Autotalks to boost Snapdragon’s automotive safety technology, reportedly for $350-400M
TechCrunch / 52min
Qualcomm’s longer term bet on the automotive sector as a lucrative customer base for its chips and related communications technology is getting a significant push today: the company announced that it is acquiring Autotalks , a fabless chipmaker out of Israel that builds semiconductor and system-on-a-chip technology to aid in automotive safety; sources tell us Qualcomm is paying between $350 milli
Promo: 15-20% Cash Back With Rakuten (Or Earn Amex Points)
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. Rakuten has just launched its biggest cash back
Verified Facebook accounts are being hacked to spread malware - here's how you can stay safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Hackers have been detected breaking into popular verified Facebook pages and using them to run ads on the social media behemoth distributing malware . Social consultant Matt Navarra first spotted the malicious campaign, outlining the danger on Twitter. Navarra noted whoever is behind the campaign first targeted popular Facebook pages (one of the victims has more than seven million followers and h
President Biden Announcing That Airlines Will Have To Pay Out Cash When They Delay Or Cancel Flights
View from the Wing / 1h
According to a White House official, President Biden and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg plan to introduce new airline regulations along the lines of Europe's EU261 compensation rules that require payment to passengers for flight cancellations that are within the carrier's control as well as in the event of significant delays. Continue reading ...
Got bugs and/or rodents? Two ultrasonic pest repellers are only $20.
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 8, get The Ultrasonic 360-degree Plug-in Pest Repeller two-pack for $19.99 — A 56% discount. The weather warming up may be welcome after such a long winter, but it may also mean the return of some household pests. If insects are bugging you or there’s a mouse in the house, try a safe, humane solution that sends them away. The Ultrasonic 360-degree Plug-in Pest Repeller emits ultr
Learn to build a website without coding in this $40 course bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 8, get The Complete 2023 No Code Development Bundle for $39.99 — A 97% discount. You don’t need to know how to code to build a website. Instead of dedicating days or weeks mastering a coding language, you can dedicate your time to a more direct method. The Complete 2023 No Code Development Bundle shows you how to build a website from scratch using WordPress , and all course mater
Train your dog with expert knowledge from this $29 bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of May 8, get the 2023 All-in-One Dog and Puppy Training bundle for $29 — That's 93% off. Adding a new puppy or dog to the family may be infinitely exciting and rewarding. While you’re getting to know them, you may also be interested in training them commands, how to walk on a leash, and other behavioral essentials . The 2023 All-in-One Dog and Puppy Training bundle comes with courses,
The moment of 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' that I can't shake
Mashable / 1h
Star-Lord and his crew are back in action with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. And to be frank, I wasn't a big fan of James Gunn's latest spin with these MCU misfits. But there's one part of this movie I can't stop thinking about, for better or worse. But mostly worse. I can't stop thinking about the forgotten bat-family. No, not that one. The more I ponder, the more I wonder what's going on with
This platform is designed to help you host epic events
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of May 8, request a demo of vFairs and use the code MASHABLE10 to get an exclusive 10% discount if you decide to sign up after the demo. The starting price is $5,000 and varies based on needs. Whether it's an in-person gathering or a digital one, every type of modern event can benefit from incorporating the latest technological tools available. When connectivity is streamlined and info
Best-Ever $40 Bonus For New Rakuten Members
500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Sign-up for a Rakuten account with a best-ever $40 bonus Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up bonus points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards poi
The latest Pixel Tablet leak reveals specs, pricing, and an on-sale date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We're coming up to a year since the Google Pixel Tablet was first announced, and so it's fair to say that it's been a long time coming. Now a listing posted to Amazon, apparently in error, has revealed some of the specs, the pricing, and the on-sale date for the device. There is a caveat though: this listing (via 9to5Google ) was on the Amazon Japan site before it got pulled. Still, it gives us s
Airline Shopping Portal Bonuses: Earn 7,000 Bonus Points
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. For following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. The number of bonus points you earn per dollar spent varies greatly by retailer , though in addition to those variable bonuses, there are often promotions that are avail
Speedrun a weird 2023 MTV Movie Awards with all the stars' acceptance speeches
Mashable / 2h
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards' in-person ceremony and live broadcast may have been cancelled due to the Hollywood writers' strike , but that doesn't mean there weren't still buckets of golden popcorn to hand out. This year's MTV Movie & TV Awards ceremony was entirely virtual, with winners accepting their shiny buckets of corn via prerecorded video. The end result is a 13-minute compilation vide
Hollywood Writers Strike Is ‘Going to Be a While’
NYT > Technology / 3h
The writers and entertainment companies remain far apart on several key issues, including money, and the standoff could last for months.
Asus RT-AXE7800 Review: The Complete Wi-Fi 6E Package
Wired / 3h
Fast, feature-packed, and refreshingly subscription-free, this is the complete package.
Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, May 8 (game #469)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers! Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on. It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle
The Global Battle to Regulate AI Is Just Beginning
39Wired / 4h
Europe’s parliament is struggling to agree on new rules to govern AI—showing how policymakers everywhere have a lot to learn about the technology.
Save 50% on a lifetime subscription to interactive piano and keyboard lessons
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is on sale for £119.43, saving you 50% on list price. Dreaming of tickling the ivories? Whether you want to learn to play the piano to master some classical tunes or you're thinking about playing pop tunes on a keyboard instead, it's a fun hobby to pick up at any age that can help you flex your brain. If you've ever wanted to be prof
How to watch the Italian Open 2023 online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Prime Video is hosting the Italian Open 2023 from May 8-21. You can watch for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Prime Video is the place to be for tennis fans right now, because Prime members can enjoy exclusive access to the ATP Tour and WTA Tour in 2023. For those who want to watch every tournament, you should really consider subscribing to Amazon Prime for the whole year. If you
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 8
Mashable / 6h
New week, new day, new Wordle! And as inevitably as the return of Monday, we're here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for May 8's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The Legendary A-10 Warthog
SlashGear / 6h
The iconic A-10 Warthog has earned itself a place in pop culture. Despite its capabilities, the U.S. Air Force plans to retire the entire fleet. Here's why.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 8
Mashable / 7h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Elizabeth Holmes, left to her own devices
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Critics are flaming the New York Times today for posting what they say is an overly empathetic 5,500-word profile of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes earlier this morning. But writer Amy Chozick is in on the con. In fact, her story may provide the clearest understanding yet of how Holmes so captivated investors, business partners, and the U.S. media, before the Wall Street Journal finally blew t
'Succession' Season 4, episode 7: Gerri proves why she should have been CEO all along
Mashable / 8h
Another Succession episode, another clear piece of proof that Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) aren't the best people for the CEO job. A couple of episodes back they were easily outmanoeuvred by Shiv (Sarah Snook), and this week it's very much the turn of Gerri (J. Smith-Cameron), with one particular monologue basically reducing Roman to a pile of semi-speechless dust. Let's reca
'Succession' Season 4, episode 7: The 7 times I wanted to scream, cry, and throw up
Mashable / 8h
With the presidential election looming, the Roys are buckling down and figuring out their next power plays. And what better way to do that than host a party on election eve with a room full of the country's top dogs? So goes the set-up for episode 7. But this is a Roy party, and for the first time ever, Logan (Brian Cox) isn't there to keep his kids in check. Naturally, things go awry. If you eve
'Succession' Season 4, episode 7 has an amusing throwback to the Season 1 finale
Mashable / 8h
So much has already happened in Season 4 of Succession alone that the show's first season now feels like a distant memory. But episode 7 came with one blast from the past in the form of political strategist and Shiv's (Sarah Snook's) former love interest Nate Sofrelli (Ashley Zukerman), who she had an affair with in Season 1 when they were working together alongside presidential candidate Gil Eav
69 ways to say you're horny
56Mashable / 8h
If we hear the word "horny" one more time... We don't know about you, reader, but we get tired of saying the word horny. No, not tired of being horny. We're just tired of using the same term over and over again. There's gotta be more than just "horny." Luckily, there are at least 69 other ways to get the same message across . We compiled a list, including slang you may or may not have heard befor
nyupreservation : Preserving Leaf Paintings in an Anglo-Indian Commonplace Book, 1822-1825 Hello, I’m Alexa Machnik, a ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
nyupreservation : Preserving Leaf Paintings in an Anglo-Indian Commonplace Book, 1822-1825 Hello, I’m Alexa Machnik, a third-year graduate student at the Conservation Center, Institute of Fine Arts, NYU. I first came to the Barbara Goldsmith Preservation & Conservation Department in Fall 2022 as a student in the graduate course, Conservation in Context , taught by Laura McCann, Director of Preser
How To Connect Multiple Subwoofers To Your Home Theater Setup
SlashGear / 8h
A powerful and immersive audio experience can transform your home theater, and this can be enhanced by incorporating multiple subwoofers into your setup.
3one4 Capital, driven by contrarian bets, raises $200 million new fund
98TechCrunch / 9h
Partners of 3one4 Capital , a venture capital firm in India, recently went on a road show to raise a new fund. Within two and a half months, at the height of the worsening global economy, they had secured $200 million. It’s the fourth marquee fund for the Bengaluru-headquartered fund, whose portfolio includes four unicorn startups. The fund, sixth overall for 3one4 Capital , was oversubscribed to
Major Internet Service Providers In The U.S. Ranked Worst To Best
SlashGear / 10h
There are dozens of ISP options throughout the United States. Here are the major internet service providers in the U.S. ranked worst to best.
Twitter Criticized for Allowing Texas Shooting Images to Spread
500+NYT > Technology / 10h
Graphic images of the attack went viral on the platform, which has made cuts to its moderation team. Some users said the images exposed the realities of gun violence.
Twitter Criticized for Allowing Texas Shooting Images to Spread
500+NYT > Technology / 10h
Graphic images of the attack went viral on the platform, which has made cuts to its moderation team. Some users said the images exposed the realities of gun violence.
Hilton Honors Dining program: Earn easy points at your favorite restaurants
38The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you want to earn a few extra Hilton Honors points on dining purchases, you’ve come to the right place. Hopefully, you’re already earning credit card rewards on restaurant spending with one of the best dining credit cards . But, many major hotel and airline loyalty programs offer dining rewards programs that let yo
Smart Bullets Explained: How Do They Work?
SlashGear / 12h
Smart bullets are exactly what they sound like. They're bullets that can change their trajectory on the fly in order to hit a target. We have all the details.
How To Check What NextGen TV Channels Your Antenna Can Receive
SlashGear / 12h
Old-school TV broadcast signals are still a thing, and now that NextGen TV is on the way, it can be helpful to know what channels are available in your region.
The Best Wellness Apps On Android To Help You Get Better Sleep
SlashGear / 12h
Sleep is important for your overall health and there are a lot of great Android apps that can help you sleep better. Here are some of our favorites.
10 Best RFID Blocking Wallets To Help Keep Your Money Safe
SlashGear / 12h
Traditional leather wallets offer little protection against RFID skimming, but several wallets offer built-in RFID blocking to keep your money safe.
'Darkest Dungeon II' arrives on Steam next week
4KEngadget / 12h
After almost two years of early access and more than five years after it was first announced, Darkest Dungeon II is ready for release. Red Hook Studios announced this week that version 1.0 of the sequel to its hit 2016 RPG will arrive on the Epic Games Store and Steam , where the game was previously unavailable, on May 8th. For fans who already own Darkest Dungeon on Valve’s storefront, Red Hook
How to maximize the Hilton Amex Aspire Card
The Points Guy / 12h
The top-tier Hilton Honors Aspire Card from American Express packs a wallop of benefits for the frequent Hilton guest, surpassing our expectations for a premium cobranded hotel card . Let’s dig a little deeper into the unique benefits of the card and discuss strategies for maximizing each, ensuring you
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