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NASA rover just found evidence of a once roaring river on Mars


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NASA 's car-sized Perseverance rover parachuted down to a region of Mars called the Jezero Crater, a place planetary scientists suspect once teemed with water. Now, two years later, the space agency's scientists may have spotted evidence of a once "rollicking river." The telltale formation, shown in the image below, shows curving rocks — which indicates past vigorous water flow — made of larger,


Best-Ever $40 Bonus For New Rakuten Members
500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
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 No Annual Fee American Card May Now Be The Best – And Make Sense To Spend On
47View from the Wing / 5h
For elite AAdvantage members, I think changes to how status is earned at American Airlines beginning next year mean that this card makes more sense than ever. It makes more sense than the main consumer AAdvantage card with its $99 annual fee. And it finally makes sense to spend on the card, too. Continue reading ...



Withings Scanwatch Has Some Of The Best Battery Life In The Smartwatch Game
SlashGear / 36min
Are you tired of having to recharge your smartwatch every day or two? There are some models that can run for weeks, including the Withings Scanwatch.


5 Free Photoshop Alternatives You Can Use Online
SlashGear / 36min
While Photoshop can be an expensive proposition for any budding image editors, there are alternatives available for those working out of an internet browser.


'Elden Ring' has sold more than 20 million copies
Engadget / 1h
In little more than a year, Elden Ring has sold approximately 20.5 million copies. That’s according to an investor report spotted by a ResetEra forum user (via Eurogamer ). “Repeat sales of existing titles such as Elden Ring were strong, especially overseas, [with] worldwide sales reaching 20.5 million,” Bandai Namco writes in the document. The publisher adds that it expects “a pullback” in repea


Amazon Astro Leak Claims Home Robot Will Get A Massive AI Upgrade
SlashGear / 1h
Amazon is working on a big intelligence upgrade for its Astro home robot, at least according to internal documents that leaked. Here's what we know so far.


How To Set Up Your Chromecast With Google TV (2023)
SlashGear / 1h
Adding a Chromecast to your TV helps give it a Google TV-powered boost, easily expanding your smart TV's capabilities (or enhancing a non-smart TV).


thekimonogallery:by Japanese artist Tanaka Ryohei
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thekimonogallery : by Japanese artist Tanaka Ryohei


childrenslitumn:An original illustration from Shy Little Kitten...
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childrenslitumn : An original illustration from Shy Little Kitten by Gustaf Tenggren, 1946.


Apple offers a free one-month trial of MLS Season Pass to new and returning subscribers
Engadget / 2h
Apple has begun offering a free one-month trial for MLS Season Pass . The promotion is available in every country where you can sign up for the streaming package, and both new and returning monthly subscribers can take advantage. Apple says the offer will remain available through the end of October, meaning it roughly overlaps with what’s left of the MLS season. After the trial is over, your subs


The Attire On This Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant Haunts Me
View from the Wing / 2h
The attire on this Spirit Airlines flight attendant haunts me. I can't stop watching it, and I can't look away. She parades down the aisle dressed in concert, while another crewmember makes an announcement about it. She's apparently promoting her Philadelphia-based cleaning services business that she runs on the side. Continue reading ...


10 Features We'd Want From A New PlayStation Handheld Console
SlashGear / 2h
Sony could be set to make a return to the handheld console market in the near future. Here are 10 features we'd want from a new PlayStation handheld console.


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 14
Mashable / 3h
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


Weekly Review: May 13, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 3h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I have an exciting review trip planned for this coming week with my dad, which I can’t wait for! On the points & travel front, this week Turkish Airlines announced it would order 600 jets, Philippine Airlines ordered Airbus A350-1000s, Emirates reported a record profit and paid employees a 24-week salary bonus, details about the Chase Sapphire Lounge Bos


jazzcathaven:by Eva Fialka
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jazzcathaven : by Eva Fialka


gacougnol:Manolo B. ManteroWe Live by the Sea 2020
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gacougnol : Manolo B. Mantero We Live by the Sea 2020


scavengedluxury:Tabby cat with kittens, 1962. From the Budapest...
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scavengedluxury : Tabby cat with kittens, 1962. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.


sparklejamesysparkle:“𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲 ‘𝐰𝐞...
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sparklejamesysparkle : “𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲 ‘𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫’, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐚𝐲 ‘𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦!’ 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐭—𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬. 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭.” Film star and animal rights advocate Doris Day poses with one of her cats, circa 1976.


petsincollections : Domestic cats in Tel Aviv. 1978. National Library of Israel - 318_Ag_JHN_NationalLibraryIsrael Jewi...
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petsincollections : Domestic cats in Tel Aviv. 1978. National Library of Israel - 318_Ag_JHN_NationalLibraryIsrael Jewish Heritage Network europeana.eu


allcatsconstitutethesamefamily:From Chatterbox, 1872. They’ve...
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allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Chatterbox , 1872. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy


nobrashfestivity: Vladimir Bobri, Illustration, 1950s Bobri was...
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nobrashfestivity : Vladimir Bobri , Illustration, 1950s Bobri was also a composer and founder of the New York Society of The Classic Guitar


Google bets the farm on AI, Twitter gets a new CEO, and Meta contractors protest
TechCrunch / 3h
Hey, friends — you’ve made it to the end of the week. Congrats! That’s an achievement worth celebrating, I’d say. And what better way to ring in the weekend than by recapping the week in tech? This is Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly news roundup, where we highlight the most important, impactful and otherwise eye-popping stories over the past days. We get it — you’re busy. Hence, a diges



5 Of The Rarest Original Xbox Consoles You Should Buy (If You Can Find Them)
SlashGear / 3h
Much like modern consoles today, the original Xbox had several special edition variants with custom air-brushed designs, but they're rare and hard to find.


Research Says YouTube Elevates Anxiety And Loneliness
SlashGear / 3h
An in-depth assessment concluded that users under 29 years of age, or those visiting the platform frequently, suffer the worst of YouTube's negative impact.


5 Great Tech Gift Ideas For College Graduates In 2023
SlashGear / 3h
If someone you know is graduating soon, these tech gifts might be the perfect things to set them up for success.


Meta fixed a Facebook bug that sent automatic friend requests to users
Engadget / 3h
Meta has patched a Facebook bug that saw the social network send automatic friend requests when users would visit any profile. In a statement the company shared with The Daily Beast on Friday, Meta apologized for the glitch. “We fixed a bug related to a recent app update that caused some Facebook friend requests to be sent mistakenly,” a Meta spokesperson told the outlet. “We’ve stopped this from


Here's Why The BMW E30 M3 Commands So Much Money Today
SlashGear / 4h
A motorsports icon, the BMW E30 M3 wore its iconic blue, purple, and red colors with honor - showcasing incredible racing pedigree, unique styling, and power.


Web Browsing On The Nintendo DS: Why It Flopped
SlashGear / 4h
The dual-screen Nintendo DS handheld console offered a web browser, but it was very primitive compared to modern standards. Here's why it flopped.


Doctor Who Ushers in David Tennant's Return with The Star Beast Special
64Gizmodo / 4h
News of David Tennant’s return to Doctor Who as a new-ish version of his old self felt like a big hit at the nostalgic feels for longtime fans. As part of the BBC’s 60th anniversary of the longtime series, he and a similarly returning Catherine Tate as Donna Noble will get into some more time travel shenanigans one… Read more...


Add Lockwood & Co. to the List of Canceled Netflix Shows
81Gizmodo / 5h
Netflix has opted to pull the plug on Lockwood & Co . Read more...


OpenAI rolling out ChatGPT plugins to Plus users
51Mashable / 5h
Back in March , OpenAI began to develop "eyes and ears" for ChatGPT in the form of plugins. This would allow ChatGPT to exponentially expand its capabilities as a tool for users to basically delegate any task too. At the time, these plugins were only available to a select few in a "limited alpha." But with OpenAI's announcement Friday afternoon, over 70 third-party plugins are finally being rolle


American Airlines Loosens Rules For Refunds When You’re Forced To Fly To An Alternate Airport
View from the Wing / 5h
When your flights are cancelled or substantially delayed, and the airline can't get you where you're going, sometimes you're willing to... fly somewhere else. If you're flying cross-country, you might even take something hundreds of miles away from your destination, if the trip is important enough. Maybe you'd fly to Los Angeles instead of San Francisco and drive. An interesting question is, what


The week in AI: Google goes all out at I/O as regulations creep up
43TechCrunch / 5h
Keeping up with an industry as fast-moving as AI is a tall order. So until an AI can do it for you, here’s a handy roundup of the last week’s stories in the world of machine learning, along with notable research and experiments we didn’t cover on their own. This week, Google dominated the AI news cycle with a range of new products that launched at its annual I/O developer conference. They run the


The Best SUV From Every Major Brand
SlashGear / 5h
SUVs are one of the most lucrative overall segments of the car market. These are the best SUVs from every major brand.


Super AMOLED Vs Super LCD: The Key Differences You Should Know
SlashGear / 5h
When shopping for a new device, you might run into terms like Super AMOLED and Super LCD. We break down what those are and the key advantages of each.


This Innovative System Is Mazda's Secret To A Great Handling Car
SlashGear / 5h
Mazda's proprietary system is called Kinematic Posture Control, or "KPC" for short. This system works somewhat similarly to the concept of torque vectoring.


Apple Watch Users Will Soon Lose The Facebook Messenger App
SlashGear / 5h
Once the app is removed, new Apple Watch users will no longer be able to download the app onto new WatchOS-powered devices.


How To Listen To Spotify's AI DJ On Your Computer
SlashGear / 5h
Spotify recently launched a DJ feature, which uses AI to curate a playlist and provide commentary. It's currently mobile-only, but there is a workaround.


A pivot, in this market‽
TechCrunch / 5h
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior reporter Natasha Mascarenhas. Startups Weekly readers know I love a pivot story, and now I have one of my own: I’m leaving TechCrunch! This is my last Startups Weekly issue, a newsletter that I’ve written every week for over two years. I’ll be moving on to a new publication, continuing to report on venture


This Week in Apps: Google I/O 2023 recap; Android, apps and AI; Twitter’s new CEO
50TechCrunch / 5h
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



Google faces antitrust compliance review in India following Match Group complaint
Engadget / 6h
Google’s ongoing feud with Match Group over in-app payments has spilled over to India, with potentially significant ramifications for the search giant. According to a regulatory order seen by Reuters , Match, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, joined a group of Indian startups this week to request that the Competition Commission of India investigate Google’s User Choice Billing system . The


Superman: Legacy May Have Found Its Leads
Gizmodo / 6h
Though James Gunn’s Superman movie is a ways off, the new co-head of DC Films has been fairly open about his plans for the character and what he’s looking for in an actor to play him. Historically, playing the Man of Steel has been a bit of a mixed bag , and names are frequently floated out there (either true or not… Read more...


Hilton Honors Amex Business Card Review: Big Bonus, Great Perks
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the Hilton Honors American Express Business Card Hotel credit cards are among the most underrated credit cards out there, given the perks that they can offer, including elite status and free nights . While I’ve historically been primarily loyal to Hyatt and Marriott , Hilton has grown on me a lot in recent years, thanks to the number of new luxury hotels the group has opened,


TikTok quietly unveils a search widget for iPhone users
30Mashable / 6h
TikTok makes searching easier than ever before. TikTok's search widget is now available for iPhone users, giving you a shortcut to its search. So, instead of opening the app and then clicking the search button, when you tap the widget you're automatically brought to TikTok's search screen. It saves you 5 seconds max but suggests that the platform is doubling down on its status as a search engine.


Never Put These Things Down Any Drain in Your Home
Lifehacker / 6h
We like to think of drains as some kind of magic hole that makes things disappear. As convenient as that would be, unfortunately, that’s not how they work—including those attached to kitchen sinks with a garbage disposal , utility sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Read more...


The Wait For A New Rivian R1T Just Got A Whole Lot Shorter
SlashGear / 6h
The Rivian R1T has been held back by slow deliveries. However, a recent press release indicates that the wait for a new Rivian R1T should be getting shorter.


8 Best Motorola Phones Ever Made, Starting With The Original Moto G
SlashGear / 6h
Motorola was arguably the most influential early brand of cell phones. Here are the 8 best Motorola phones ever made, starting with the original Moto G.


The Top 5 Fastest Cars McLaren Ever Built
SlashGear / 6h
Which McLaren is the fastest? Did the Speedtail live up to the company's expectations? Find out with this look at the fastest McLaren cars ever by top speed.


Tesla's Cybertruck Roof Rack Cant Fix Its Dumb Shape
How-To Geek / 6h
Love it or hate it, the Tesla Cybertruck is real and in production ahead of its eventual release date. During the initial unveiling back in 2019, Tesla teased a few possible accessories for the vehicle, and now we’re getting our first look at an official Cybertruck roof rack. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members just got a sweet free shopping perk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Of course, the main reason you sign up for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is to get access to a rolling library of new and classic games to play on your Xbox and PC but membership also comes with extra perks. These include in-game bonus content, free trials to other services such as Apple TV Plus and Discord Nitro, and now, a new freebie that's sure to delight online shoppers at one of the biggest US re


All hail the Unicorn Kingdom?
100+TechCrunch / 6h
W elcome to the TechCrunch Exchange, a weekly startups-and-markets newsletter. It’s inspired by the daily TechCrunch+ column where it gets its name. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here . This week, I look into three topics that don’t have to be an “either/or” situation: France or the U.K.; product-led or sales-led; psychedelics medicine or traditional health care. — Anna Cool or cr


Meet Wonder Woman's New Superheroic Daughter, Trinity
46Gizmodo / 6h
When it comes to big name superheroes, there’s a couple of story threads that you can often expect from them. They’ll reboot, they’ll die (and have someone replace them for a bit), and they’ll get boosted to a ridiculously powerful cosmic status . You can also expect them to have a kid—though it can often be done for… Read more...


thekimonogallery: “Mother Love” by Saito Kiyoshi, 1964
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
thekimonogallery : “Mother Love” by Saito Kiyoshi, 1964


thekimonogallery:By Japanese illustrator 元祖ふとねこ堂@mojugiso
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thekimonogallery : By Japanese illustrator 元祖ふとねこ堂 @mojugiso


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wewereborntoolate: Veruschka with a cheetah in 1967.Photo...
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wewereborntoolate : Veruschka with a cheetah in 1967. Photo by William Klein


Lufthansa Decided To Cut Inflight Meals – To Save Just 51 Cents Per Passenger
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...


Apple’s M1 iPad Air drops to $500 at Amazon
Engadget / 8h
If you’ve been eyeing Apple’s 5th-generation iPad Air for a while, now is a great time to purchase one. On Amazon, a handful of the 64GB WiFi models are $99 off at the moment. Specifically, you can get the Space Gray, Blue and Starlight colorways for $500. That’s a record-low price for the iPad Air. Of all the different tablet models Apple currently offers, the iPad Air is the one that’s the best


How To Uninstall Bloatware Apps On Your Android Phone
SlashGear / 8h
Bloatware gets installed on plenty of Android phones just before you walk out of the retailer or carrier's shop, but you can disable/delete those apps.


8 Best Antivirus Apps For Android Phones
SlashGear / 8h
Antivirus apps provide extra security features like anti-phishing, VPN protection, and anti-theft measures. Here are the best antivirus apps for Android phones.



I’m Taking My Dad On A Surprise Review Trip…
58One Mile at a Time / 8h
I’m going to be dragging my dad along on a trip shortly. He has no clue where we’re going, and for that matter, I don’t even know exactly where we’re going… I haven’t traveled much with my dad lately I love traveling with my parents, and over the years I’ve made an effort to do so as much as possible. It’s the least I can do for them for all they’ve done for me, and for that matter, I really enjo


Deal Dive: AI relationship coach Amorai offers more questions than answers
55TechCrunch / 8h
Building and maintaining relationships is hard, and COVID-19 definitely didn’t help. Multiple studies have shown that adults have gotten even more lonely since the start of the pandemic. Founders are trying to find tech solutions. There are many startups looking to combat loneliness — some formed years before the pandemic — including senior-focused ElliQ and Replika , which creates an AI companio


What Is Keystone Correction in Projectors?
How-To Geek / 8h
Achieving the perfect projector image can be a challenge. That’s where keystone correction comes in, a feature that ensures your image is displayed correctly. In this article, we’ll explore keystone distortion, how keystone correction works, and why it’s so important. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The Best Car GPS Trackers of 2023
How-To Geek / 8h
GPS-enabled car trackers are handy electronic gadgets that allow you to track and monitor vehicular movement. It uses satellite navigation data to determine a vehicle’s exact location, speed, direction, and distance in real-time. Car GPS trackers primarily prevent car theft and facilitate recovery. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Use Baking Soda to Get Rid of Moss Growing on Your Sidewalk and Driveway
Lifehacker / 8h
Not everyone is a fan of the rustic look of moss growing on their driveway, sidewalk, or patio. But, appearance aside, it’s a safety hazard. When moss covers materials like concrete, brick, wood, and paving stones, it can make these high-traffic surfaces extremely slippery, increasing the risk of someone falling. Read more...


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random-brushstrokes : Paul Jouve - The Tiger (1907)


yama-bato: Orna and Jacob the cat before Barak’s birth. At...
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yama-bato : Orna and Jacob the cat before Barak’s birth. At home, Ramat Hen, Israel. 1967. ©Micha Bar Am /Magnum Photos


petsincollections : Lion cubs, ca. 1935-1955 Arthur Griffin Photographs Griffin Museum of Photography Digital Commonwea...
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petsincollections : Lion cubs, ca. 1935-1955 Arthur Griffin Photographs Griffin Museum of Photography Digital Commonwealth


myfairynuffstuff: Théophile Steinlen (1859 - 1923) - Siamese...
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myfairynuffstuff : Théophile Steinlen (1859 - 1923) - Siamese Cat and her Kitten. 1920. Charcoal and pastel on paper.


petsincollections : Kittens - ca. 1959 From the Darkroom - Springfield’s Historic Newspaper Photographs Missouri Digita...
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petsincollections : Kittens - ca. 1959 From the Darkroom - Springfield’s Historic Newspaper Photographs Missouri Digital Collections


From our stacks: Illustration from The Cat: Being a Record of the Endearments and Invectives Lavished by Many Writers U...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
From our stacks: Illustration from The Cat: Being a Record of the Endearments and Invectives Lavished by Many Writers Upon an Animal Much Loved and Much Abhorred. Collected, Translated and Arranged by Agnes Repplier. With Illustrations by Elisabeth F. Bonsall. New York: Sturgis & Walton Company, 1913.


Beetlejuice 2 Gets More Real as Willem Dafoe Joins Cast
57Gizmodo / 9h
For years, the idea of Beetlejuice getting a sequel has been a pipe dream. A sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 film has been sparking up since 2011 , though nothing ever really got off the ground in the last decade. But with casting announcements over the last week, the long discussed sequel is beginning to come together,… Read more...


Saturn apparently has 145 moons. So eat it, Jupiter.
66Mashable / 9h
Jupiter briefly stole the limelight in February when new research revealed the planet had so many more moons than once thought, it was the new solar system leader. But Saturn is back, baby. A group of astronomers has announced the discovery of 62 more moons orbiting the sixth planet from the sun, bringing its total natural satellites up to 145. When confirmed by the International Astronomical Uni


An Artist Turned A DeLorean Into A Strange Eroding Art Exhibit
SlashGear / 9h
Immortalizing the iconic car in a bronzed and crystallized form, this DeLorean became a post-apocalyptic art exhibition for artist Daniel Arsham.


American Airlines Flight Attendants Calls Cops On Dad, Falsely Report Him As A Sex Trafficker
View from the Wing / 9h
A dad and his 13 year old daughter flying American Airlines from Seattle to Charlotte last week were shaken to their core when law enforcement met them on arrival. The flight’s crew had radioed ahead to report him as a suspected sex trafficker. The pair were traveling to the man’s oldest daughter’s graduation. The first time he noticed something amiss was during the flight when he got up to use t


Binance leaves Canada due to stricter crypto rules
Engadget / 9h
Canadians will no longer have access to the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. Binance has announced that it's withdrawing from the Canadian marketplace due to new stablecoin and investor limits in the country. Back in February, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released new guidance that gives crypto trading platforms operating in the region 30 days to register or to leave.


American Airlines Crew Accuses Dad Of Trafficking Daughter
37One Mile at a Time / 9h
A father and daughter duo were traveling together on an American Airlines flight last week, and the father was accused of human trafficking. Is this a case of “better safe than sorry,” or does this cross the line? American flight met by police over human trafficking claim As reported by King 5 News and flagged by PYOK , a man named Francisco De Jesus had quite a flight last week on American Airli


8 best things to do in DC for families with kids of different ages
The Points Guy / 9h
As the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. , is a great destination for tourists craving American culture and history. However, if you’re traveling with family, you may wonder which attractions are kid-friendly. For example, the National Archives Museum is a popular attraction, but it might be difficult to get kids to remain quiet inside and keep their hands to themselves. Fortunately, Washington


The Best Google Pixel Watch Bands of 2023
How-To Geek / 9h
While the default band that comes with the Google Pixel Watch is great, you may be looking to expand your collection to suit your needs. There are bands best suited for exercise or different wrist sizes, and some can even dress your Pixel Watch up for a night out. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Forget a Smart TV, You Should Get a Stick PC
How-To Geek / 9h
Smart TVs are currently the standard, and many of us enjoy the expanded capabilities that come with them. But when you really think about it, smart TVs are pretty limited, and you can do a whole lot more with your television for not much money at all. What you really need is a stick PC. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



Qatar Airways Resumes Airbus A350 Deliveries
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Qatar Airways has just taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 in well over two years, and that’s exciting, for both the airline and passengers. Qatar Airways welcomes its newest Airbus A350-1000 This morning (Saturday, May 13, 2023), Qatar Airways’ newest Airbus A350 touched down in Doha. Specifically, the Airbus A350-1000 with the registration code A7-ANT flew from Toulouse (TLS) to Doha (DOH)


Leaked Google Memo Shows Fear of Losing the AI Race, But Not to the Foe You'd Think
33Futurism / 10h
In a leaked internal memo, a Google exec expressed serious fears about losing the ongoing AI arms race — but the competition that the exec fears most, according to an NBC report , might be a little unexpected. "We've done a lot of looking over our shoulders at OpenAI," reads the memo, which a Google spokesperson confirmed as authentic to NBC but cautioned were only the thoughts of one person at t


NASA Mars Rover Appears to Have Found Remnants of Ancient Raging River
100+Futurism / 10h
Red Water Rafting NASA's Mars Perseverance rover has found what scientists suggest could be evidence of a raging, fast-moving river that flowed on the Martian surface billions of years ago. Before the loss of most of its atmosphere, early Mars is believed to have been a watery world, featuring lakes and oceans. This new evidence, however, suggests that some of these waterways were far more feroci


Google CEO Baffled by Suggestion That AI Will Take People’s Jobs
23Futurism / 10h
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who's currently hard at work automating human labor at an incredible scale , is very confused as to why anyone might suggest that AI might replace human workers. Fresh on the heels of Google's Wall Street-winning and heavily AI-focused I/O conference, Pichai made an appearance on The Verge 's Decoder podcast . And editor-in-chief Nilay Patel wasted no time in hitting him


Fallout Between Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa May Involve Kidney Transplant
27Futurism / 10h
If you haven't heard: there's drama. Kidney transplant drama. After months of speculation regarding why actresses Selena Gomez and Francia Raisa appeared to have had a falling out , we appear to finally have an answer — and it's a rare intersection between the worlds of celebrity news and the deep ethical waters of organ transplants. Basically, the issue is that back in 2017, Raisa famously donat


BuzzFeed Says Its AI Is Outperforming Its Pesky Human Employees
300+Futurism / 10h
AI Supremacy The struggling media company BuzzFeed told investors this week that its readers spend 40 percent more time with its AI-facilitated quizzes than traditional ones, Bloomberg reports . While we have yet to see a more detailed breakdown of the numbers — the company would obviously be incentivized to present the stats in as flattering a way as possible — it is interesting to see it doubli


New EPA Power Plant Rules Emphasize Carbon Capture—What Does That Mean?
Gizmodo / 10h
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a historic climate policy proposal on Thursday. Through a new rule , the Biden Administration intends to set limits on coal- and gas-fueled power plants’ greenhouse gas emissions. Read more...


How Library Book Requests Can Keep You From Impulse Shopping
Lifehacker / 10h
A lot of people find online shopping therapeutic : A way to zone out and destress at the end of a long day. For some people, simply browsing—and maybe adding items to their virtual cart with no intention of actually buying them—is enough. But others can’t resist going through with the purchase, knowing that once they… Read more...


The 5 Best Chevy Camaros Ever Made, Ranked
SlashGear / 10h
Whether you're a big fan of the classics or love the newer additions to the range, there's a Camaro out there that can satisfy any driver and car lover.


The Best Ways to Legally Stream Music for Free
Gizmodo / 10h
The arrival of music streaming services has given us access to tens of millions of songs at the click of a button or the tap of a finger—almost all the tunes in history ready and waiting to be streamed on demand. There’s more choice than ever before, and all for around $10 or so a month, depending on the service you… Read more...


We tried every bar on Virgin Voyages and ranked them from best to worst
The Points Guy / 10h
Pub crawl! If ever a cruise line was made for bar hopping, it’s Virgin Voyages . Its identical “Lady Ships” were imagined as adult playgrounds, and when grownups are having fun, you know alcohol is often a part of the equation. (Not that it has to be.) Not all bars are created equal, though, and on a short four- or five-night sailing, you have to prioritize. So I vowed to discover which bars are


Teenage Engineering’s New Handheld Recorder Is Reel Cute
82Wired / 10h
Plus: Final Cut and Logic Pro land on the iPad, even Amazon is copying TikTok, and Google’s AI plans come to the fore at I/O.


Toyota Leaked Vehicle Data of 2 Million Customers
83Wired / 10h
The FBI disables notorious Russia-linked malware, the EU edges toward a facial recognition ban, and security firm Dragos has an intrusion of its own.


Twitter's new CEO is Musk's first step in admitting Twitter Blue failure
400+Mashable / 10h
By now you probably have heard the big news: Elon Musk is passing the baton to his newly announced Twitter CEO, former NBCUniversal head of advertising Linda Yaccarino . Musk may like that Yaccarino seems to share the same right-wing politics as he does and that probably played a role in her hire, but that's not why he went with Yaccarino specifically. Yaccarino will be Twitter's next CEO because


Twitter Conspiracy Bozos Are Freaking Out Over Elon's WEF-Friendly CEO Pick
Gizmodo / 10h
On Friday, Elon Musk announced that he’s stepping back as CEO of Twitter, and will soon be replaced by Linda Yaccarino , NBCUniversal’s former head of advertising. It’s a sensible choice for the platform. Advertisers fled Twitter during Musk’s tenure amidst skyrocketing hate speech and other objectionable content , and… Read more...


Millions of Android phones are shipping with malware already installed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro have discovered a worrying supply chain attack in which millions of Android devices are infected with infostealer malware before they even make it out of the factory. The affected device are mostly budget smartphones , but the attack also spilled into smartwatches, smart TVs, and other smart devices. Senior Trend Micro researcher Fyodor Yarochkin, and hi


The Mystery of Fish Deaths in a Foul Chartreuse Sea
52Wired / 11h
Researchers in Kotzebue, Alaska, are investigating why their town is increasingly playing host to harmful cyanobacteria.


What Do United Pilots Think They’re Accomplishing By Picketing?
View from the Wing / 11h
Say what you will about the business logic of providing United pilots with a richer contract, these aren't traditional blue collar workers. They aren't working 80 hour weeks to make ends meet and slowly falling behind, they fly 80 hours a month, and are well-paid, and many of them have side businesses - hardly the image of Cesar Chavez standing up with grape workers, “We draw our strength from th


Skylab, the First U.S. Space Station, Changed What We Thought Was Possible in Orbit
21Gizmodo / 11h
It’s the 50th anniversary of the launch of NASA’s Skylab—the space station that laid the groundwork for the International Space Station. These days, the orbital lab is mostly remembered for the hysteria it created prior to crashing down to Earth, but it’s important to reflect on its historical legacy. Read more...


Meet Blast Radio, the Social Network Beating Amazon at the Audio Game
93Gizmodo / 11h
Social media offers a never-ending stream of content, but to get it, you have to put up with a lot of manipulation. Influencers entice you with clickbait, notifications hijack your attention, and algorithms tune your experience to keep you glued to your phone. The internet can be a hostile place, but recently, I found… Read more...



Not upgraded to Windows 10 22H2 yet? You’ll soon be forced to (or switch to Windows 11)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Windows 10 users who haven’t upgraded to the latest version of the operating system (22H2) will soon have to do so. That’s because Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 21H2 on June 13, and has issued a reminder to that effect (as Neowin reports). In other words, the June 2023 security update will be the final one for those on 21H2. After that, there’ll be no more updates at all, feature-wis


The US government wants to recall 67 million airbag inflators
Engadget / 12h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling for a recall of 67 million airbag inflators after a lengthy investigation over allegations that they could rupture and injure drivers and passengers. These inflators were designed by ARC Automotive, Inc. and were manufactured for the US market during the 18-year period before January 2018. They were supplied to six airbag manuf


Best Credit Cards For Groceries And Supermarkets
53One Mile at a Time / 12h
One of the best ways to maximize your credit card rewards is to pick a card that offers bonus points in the categories that you spend the most in, whether that’s restaurants , gas stations , or non-bonused categories . In this post I wanted to look at the best credit cards for grocery store & supermarket purchases . While everyone has to eat, people are split on this — some people primarily eat o


Instagram and Facebook Are Using Fears of a TikTok Ban to Poach Influencers
Gizmodo / 12h
Meta and other social media firms chasing TikTok’s short-form video success are fanning the flames of ban rhetoric while simultaneously vying to boost the attractiveness of their own TikTok clones with new monetization features. The goal? Steal away as many fearful TikTokers as possible. Read more...


Here's What Made The Buick 3800 V6 So Special
SlashGear / 12h
Buick was one of the first American carmakers to utilize a V6 engine as standard across its lineup, and the 3800 was known for being especially bulletproof.


How to Use iMessage on Android
24Wired / 12h
Yes, you can send texts in blue bubbles—and knock your friends with iPhones off their high horses.


Twitter’s New CEO, Linda Yaccarino, Has a Fearsome To-Do List
100+Wired / 12h
She previously worked to convince brands to shun online ads and instead buy TV spots. Now she must do the reverse—while also handling Elon Musk.


12 Best Deals: Kindles, iPads, and Headphones
Wired / 12h
Need a new frying pan? How about an espresso machine? Some of our favorite devices are on sale this weekend.


10 Google Assistant Features You Should Be Using
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Assistant is absolutely packed to the brim with features, and it integrates with many other apps and services. If you use Google Assistant on your phone or Nest smart speakers, you’re probably not aware of everything it can do. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits
22Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Shareholders of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), join a demonstration against the central bank's investments in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), ahead of the annual general meeting in Bern,