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1 in 8 men under 35 have brought condoms to a funeral


500+Mashable / 15h
Carrying around a (non-expired!) condom is usually a smart idea — but according to Trojan, some people tote protection even in the saddest of circumstances. Nearly one in eight men 35 and under admit to bringing protection to a funeral just in case, the condom brand found in an online survey of around 2,000 adults aged 18-35 in the U.S. Meanwhile, about one in four millennials brought protection


Your flight is canceled or delayed – here’s what you should do next
3KThe Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Last year, an average of over one in five flights were delayed, and about 2% were canceled. While that means most flights went out on time, millions and millions of travelers still found themselves not flying when they hoped. Another busy travel season is upon us. When flight delays and cancellations do happen, there


HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and the Day Streaming Died
500+Wired / 17h
The streaming industry has been facing a reckoning for a while. This week, it hit.



Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, May 27 (game #488)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
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


Fluidstance: Promoting Stylish Solutions To Workstation Comfort, Focus, & Fun
SlashGear / 1h
Fluidstance products are a smart addition to any workstation - improving work life via clever solutions that promote mental and physical wellbeing.


NeueChair Review: A Premium (& Fully-Customizable) Office Chair
SlashGear / 2h
The NeueChair is a high-end office chair - designed to offer maximum comfort and support to users but what makes it stand out from the crowd?


A lifetime subscription to this stock screener app is on sale for 55% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to a Tykr Stock Screener Pro Plan is on sale for £96.77, saving you 55% on list price. Have you wanted to pick up a new skill? How about one that earns you money? No, we're not talking about side hustles this time. We're talking about the stock market. Tykr Stock Screener helps you confidently manage your investments on your own, serving as your very own stock scre


How to unblock YouTube for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: Unblock YouTube from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Opens in a new tab Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) (opens in a new tab) £81.38 only at ExpressVPN (money-back guarantee) (opens in a new tab) We talk a lot abo


Get Buried in a $1,000 Organic, Biodegradable Mushroom Coffin
Futurism / 3h
Farm to Coffin For the eco-conscious — and thrifty— a Dutch startup has created a mushroom coffin that will biodegrade in less than two months and costs the equivalent of just $1,000. Dubbed the "Loop Living Cocoon," the fungal sarcophagus is made from mycelium, the thread-like underground structure of mushrooms, and upcycled hemp fibers, according to the company , Loop Biotech. The company grows


Captcha AI Asks Users to Identify Bizarre Imaginary Object
Futurism / 3h
Double Agents The captchas have turned! According to a new report from Vice , hCaptcha, a version of the widely-used gatekeeping integrations designed to keep unwanted bots out of digital spaces, is suddenly starting to keep humans out of those spaces, too. Why? Because they keep asking people to identify increasingly strange, AI-generated images of increasingly bizarre objects — some of which ar


New Supernova in Sky May Shine for Months
Futurism / 3h
Out With a Bang Look out for more than fireworks this summer. A massive star in the arm of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) has exploded — aka gone supernova — and its fiery death throes, Astronomy reports , are expected to be visible for months, even from amateur backyard telescopes . The supernova, now designated as SN 2023ixf, was first seen by supernova hunter Koichi Itagaki of Japan on May 19th. S


Scientists Harvest Electricity From "Thin Air" Using Strange Material
Futurism / 3h
Electric Feel In intriguing new research, scientists are continuing to explore the finding that the electrical currents surrounding us can be harvested — using a material made from living organisms. In a statement, the University of Massachusetts Amherst announced that electrical engineer Jun Yao and his team had built upon prior research in a new paper in the journal Advanced Materials into what


Tesla Falls 50 Spots in Survey of America's Most Reputable Brands
Futurism / 3h
Big Drop Tesla just fell 50 spots in Axios ' Harris Poll, an annual survey that ranks the nation's top 100 most reputable brands. In last year's survey , the Elon Musk-led EV manufacturer enjoyed a respectable spot at number 11. This year, however, the poll, which surveyed 16,310 Americans, tells a very different story. Amid a number of lawsuits and government inquiries — in addition, of course,


Hawaii Menaced by Furious Wild Chickens
Futurism / 3h
Bad Motherclucker Ferocious feral chickens with "supercharged survival skills" have gotten out of control in Hawaii, The Atlantic reports . The island of Kauai in particular has become famous for its astronomical chicken population. The wild roaming roosters and hens roam the beaches, peck at landscaping, and crow all the livelong day. They've even become a local tourist attraction. While tourist


Maniac Conspiracy Theorists Think the Space Station Is Actually Underwater
Futurism / 3h
A hot new conspiracy theory has dropped — and this one is a faked-Moon-landing-level doozy. This particular deranged rumor suggests that the International Space Station, which has been orbiting the Earth for well over two decades, is actually an underwater Hollywood soundstage. Social media users have been flooding comments sections, including ones on Futurism's own Facebook page, suggesting NASA


Android TV's Live Tab: What It Is And How To Use It
SlashGear / 5h
You may not have noticed it before, but Android TV has a live tab up at the top of its interface. We'll tell you what it's there for and how to use it.


Explaining Blockchain Capital’s Big Bet on an Eyeball-Scanning Orb
TechCrunch / 5h
This week, Worldcoin , an outfit that aims to serve as proof of personhood in a world where it’s harder by the day to distinguish a human from a bot, raised $115 million in Series C funding. Led by the 10-year-old venture firm Blockchain Capital , whose bets have included Coinbase, Kraken and OpenSea, the investment brings Worldcoin’s funding to at least $240 million, even as the controversial or


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 27
Mashable / 5h
You made it! It's finally Saturday, and it's time to start the weekend with a fresh new Wordle puzzle. As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for May 27's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies t


Nintendo Once Created A Real Pikmin Flower You Could Grow At Home
SlashGear / 7h
If you were a gamer in the 90s, you might have had a clay pot and trowel next to your controller because Nintendo once released a real flower you could grow.


The Writers' Strike's Star Trek Picket Showed Solidarity Across Generations
Gizmodo / 7h
Last Friday, May 19, a group of WGA writers were able to pull off an incredible act of solidarity across generations. In front of Paramount offices, a Star Trek -themed picket convened, spread by word of mouth and utilizing invitation only channels. Over the course of the four-hour picket block, actors, crewmembers,… Read more...


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 27
Mashable / 8h
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


Is Tesla's New Wireless Charging Platform Worth The $300 Price Tag?
SlashGear / 8h
Tesla launched a Qi wireless charging pad that promises to deliver 15W of power to up to three devices, but is Elon charging too much? We break it down for you.


The MRI Machine Is An Engineering Marvel That Continues To Evolve
SlashGear / 8h
The Magnetic Resonance Imagining machine is one of the most impressive medical tools in our arsenal. Here's how it came about and what it'll be able to do next.



8 Best Engines Ever Put In A Ferrari
SlashGear / 8h
Ferrari's biggest strength has always been its ability to create world-leading engines. These are the eight best engines ever put in a Ferrari.


Space Marine's Hero Is Going From Tabletop to Video Game to Tabletop
Gizmodo / 8h
Lieutenant Titus has had a long strange journey, even for a massive, alien-stomping genetically enhanced religious zealot. He’s gone from being the star of the surprisingly-solid Space Marine video game over a decade a go, to emerging from obscurity and across the rubicon Primaris for its surprise upcoming sequel . And… Read more...


Company responsible for 7.5 billion robocalls sued by nearly every Attorney General
Engadget / 9h
We can all agree that robocalls are the worst. While there might never be a way to get rid of them entirely (though agencies are certainly working on it ), one the most prolific sources of these intrusions is finally getting hauled into court. CBS News reports that Attorneys General from 48 states (as well as DC) are coming together to file a bipartisan lawsuit against Arizona-based Avid Telecom,


Frontier Airlines’ Unique Credit Card Status Match Promo
300+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Frontier Airlines and StatusMatch.com have teamed up to offer an intriguing paid status match promotion , for anyone with a travel rewards credit card issued in the United States. This is way different than the usual status match promotions we see from airline loyalty programs, and for some people it could prove to be worthwhile. Pay a fee and receive Frontier Elite 20K status Those with any trav


Elite status sampler: Try Frontier 20k benefits via these credit cards
The Points Guy / 9h
Frontier Airlines has just launched a new status offer, allowing Frontier Miles members with a U.S. travel rewards credit card to purchase or enroll in an Elite 20K offer. Unlike most previous offers, this doesn’t require existing status with another loyalty program. Instead, all you need is an eligible travel credit card. Here’s what you need to know about this Frontier Airlines status offer. Ch


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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
smithsonianlibraries : Ornately decorated bedstead legs from Thomas Hendley’s Memorials of the Jeypore Exhibition 1883. Full text here .


Acer’s New Swift Edge 16 Laptop Is Thin and Has Wi-Fi 7
How-To Geek / 9h
AMD’s Ryzen processors are, slowly but surely, earning a place among the top choices for both thin PC laptops and gaming laptops. Now, Acer has just released a new option powered by AMD’s latest and greatest Zen 4 CPUs: the Swift Edge 16. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Mark Hamill Is Fine With Star Wars Recasting Luke Skywalker
300+Gizmodo / 9h
Even dead, Luke Skywalker keeps finding his way back into Star Wars. It happened first in 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker when the deceased Jedi Master returned as a Force Ghost. In 2020, it happened again, this time as a younger, de-aged, CGI version on The Mandalorian . Finally, in 2022, Skywalker returned a… Read more...


'Succession' finale: The cases for 3 extreme dark horse winners
20Mashable / 9h
As Succession gears up for its big finale, fans are making their final bets on the outcome. No, literally. Johnny Avello, DraftKings' director of race and sportsbook operations crunched whatever numbers one can crunch about a fictional show , and has the smart money predictions for you: Yes, the company will likely be sold to GoJo , according to Avello. As far as the stickier question of who will


Maybe Don't Update 'Tears of the Kingdom'
Lifehacker / 9h
For a game as complex as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , it’s remarkably bug-free. You can run around Hyrule, build whatever you want, and dive from the sky all day without encountering a single issue. Still, as with all software, a few glitches have popped up, which Nintendo has now patched in the latest… Read more...


DeSantis Signs Bill to Protect SpaceX, Blue Origin from Potential Lawsuits Over Crew Safety
33Gizmodo / 9h
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that essentially provides legal protection to private space companies in the event of injury or fatality to a crew member during their flights. Read more...


The Acer Predator Triton 16 Gaming Laptop Has an RTX 4070
How-To Geek / 9h
There are plenty of gaming laptops out there, and Acer is one of the strongest brands in this segment. Now, the company has announced its latest range of laptops, which includes the Predator Triton 16. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Is Whoop's New Strength Trainer Worth Switching For?
Lifehacker / 9h
Wearables that track activity have always done well with cardio. When you run or cycle, your heart rate is a pretty accurate reflection of how hard you worked. But strength training stresses your body in a very different way, and wearables have never really managed to get a handle on that—until, possibly, just now. Read more...


Google's AI-boosted search engine enters first public trial - here's how to try it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google has opened up access to its Search Labs testing program allowing users to try out the upcoming search engine update with the most notable change being the Search Generative Experience or SGE. To be clear, Search Labs isn’t technically open to the public as you’ll have to first join a waitlist. If you’ve already signed up, be sure to check your email account for an invitation from Google as


Google fined $32.5 million for infringing on Sonos patent
Engadget / 10h
Google has just been hit with a $32.5 million penalty for infringing on a patent held by Sonos. According to Law360 , a California federal jury ordered the fine after determining that Google infringed on a patent Sonos holds relating to grouping speakers so they can play audio at the same time, something the company has been doing for years. US District Judge William Alsup had already determined


World’s Dumbest Hotel Housekeeper Steals From World’s Stupidest Guest At MGM’s Vdara Las Vegas
View from the Wing / 10h
A housekeeper at MGM’s Vdara in Las Vegas is accused of stealing more than $1 million in jewelry from a guest room consisting of “two Rolex watches, an Audemars Piguet watch, a Cartier watch, seven diamond Cuban link chains, a couple of bracelets and a gold ring.” Here’s the story of tweedle dee and tweedle dumber. Continue reading ...


Is a Free Lighthouse the Answer to All Your Problems?
62Gizmodo / 10h
Calling all aspiring old crones and stoic Willem Dafoe lookalikes: Now is your chance to become keeper of the lighthouse. ‘What lighthouse?,’ you might ask. Why, any of the 10 lighthouses that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is granting to the public and other entities in 2023. Read more...


OpenAI's Sam Altman Promises His Company Won't Leave the EU, Actually
Gizmodo / 10h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose company has become one of the most lucrative ventures for the rollout of artificial intelligence, has also worked to become one of the new figureheads for AI regulation. It’s a hard line to walk, and while he managed to make a number of U.S. congresspeople smile and nod along , he hasn’t… Read more...



Everything to Remember Before Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Gizmodo / 10h
One week. That’s all that’s left before audiences can jump back into the Spider-Verse and go across it. It’s been five years but on June 2, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse finally opens, and audiences will get to see the return of Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy , Peter Parker, and dozens of other Spider-people in the… Read more...


New Study Is Extremely Embarrassing for Lab-Grown Meat
100+Futurism / 10h
Researchers at UC Davis have made a startling discovery that could change the way we view lab-grown meat. As detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper , they found that the meat alternative's environmental impact appears to be "orders of magnitude" higher than retail beef you can buy at the grocery store — itself already a very environmentally damaging foodstuff — at least based on current prod


Two Keys to Optimizing Your FAFSA and (Hopefully) Getting More Financial Aid
Lifehacker / 10h
Going to college is all about filling out forms. Even before you get it, you have to fill out standardized tests , admissions and scholarship applications , and it doesn’t stop there. One of the most important of them all is your FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which helps determine your eligibility… Read more...


7 of the best airline award chart sweet spots
100+The Points Guy / 10h
One important distinction between advanced award travelers and those newer to the world of points and miles is how each group searches for award space. Those with experience earning and burning points and miles will carefully study various partner award charts, looking at where to transfer their flexible points and what sweet spots they can utilize. Meanwhile, beginners may log into their United


Naughty Dog says its Last of Us multiplayer game needs more time in the oven
Engadget / 10h
One of the most notable omissions from this week's PlayStation Showcase was anything from Naughty Dog. Many (including yours truly) expected the studio to reveal more details about its Last of Us multiplayer game, but we'll need to wait a little longer to learn more about that title. In a statement posted on Twitter , Naughty Dog said "we're incredibly proud of the job our studio has done thus fa


Zero-emission steel lays a foundation for progress
Mashable / 10h
Zero-emission steel lays a foundation for the next era of human progress Dek: The steel industry is at an inflection point as the global climate crisis looms. One company is rising to the challenge by introducing the first-ever zero-emission form of the material. From the ancient Hittites’ early experiments with forging iron to the construction of modern skyscrapers, steel has been a bellwether o


California’s Impressive Winter Snowpack Means Dangerous Rushing Rivers This Summer
Gizmodo / 10h
A series of consecutive snowstorms dropped a lot of snow all over California’s mountains this winter. And now all of that snow is finally melting and filling up the state’s rivers. It’s making them larger, faster, colder, and extremely dangerous to swim in. Read more...


Critical Role's First Non-D&D Campaign Makes the Production the Point
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Last night was the premiere of Critical Role’s first episode of Candela Obscura –their latest Actual Play (AP) campaign. “The Cold Embrace” was led by Matt Mercer, Critical Role’s reliable (and exceptional) Game Master. The actors include Ashley Johnson as Auggie James, Anjali Bhimani as Charlotte Eaves, Laura Bailey… Read more...


NASA's Mega Moon Rocket Is $6 Billion Over Budget, Claims Scathing New Report
36Gizmodo / 10h
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket cost the space agency $6 billion more than its original budget and is six years behind schedule, a shocking report recently revealed. The massive rocket is designed to return humans to the Moon, but could end up jeopardizing the space agency’s lunar program as funds run low. Read more...


Twitter’s Former PR Firm Is Giving Twitter Some Bad PR
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Twitter’s former public relations firm filed a lawsuit against the company on Friday, accusing it of unpaid bills since Elon Musk took over the company in October of last year. The PR firm and Twitter severed ties on November 16, three weeks after Musk acquired the company , but the firm says Twitter still owes… Read more...


Take a Delightful Hell Ride With Animated Short Mr. Pete & the Iron Horse
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s a simple tale: a lowly underling does more and more to please his demanding boss , until everyone and everything cracks under the pressure. But animated short Mr. Pete & the Iron Horse elevates its story with near-perfect execution, pairing vibrant, kinetic artwork with a tone that pinballs between elation and… Read more...


How To Watch The Indy 500 Without A Cable Subscription
SlashGear / 10h
The annual Indianapolis 500 begins this weekend, and even if you don't have cable, there are ways to tune in and catch all the intense race moments live.


Eufy Security S100 Wired Wall Light Cam Review: A Big Bold Outdoor Security Solution
SlashGear / 10h
The eufy Security S100 Wired Wall Light Cam has a giant name and a gigantic presence -- it's made to light up a big area and capture just a little bit of video.


Not Every Scientist Is Thrilled Elon Musk's Neuralink Just Got Human Trial Approval
SlashGear / 10h
Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-interface company, received FDA approval to move to human trials, but not all experts are convinced that it's ready.


How To Watch Summer Games Done Quick 2023 Kick Off This Weekend
SlashGear / 10h
Summer Games Done Quick begins this weekend, marking yet another sweaty summer of completing games as fast as possible, all in the name of charity.


Inner workings revealed for “Predator,” the Android malware that exploited 5 0-days
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28Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge Smartphone malware sold to governments around the world can surreptitiously record voice calls and nearby audio, collect data from apps such as Signal and WhatsApp, and hide apps or prevent them from running upon device reboots, researchers from Cisco’s Talos security team have found. An analysis Talos published on Thursday provides the most detailed look yet at Predator, a piece of advan


No A/C? No problem, if buildings copy networked tunnels of termite mounds
34Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Part of the system of reticulated tunnels (egress complex) of a mound of Macrotermes michaelseni termites from Namibia. (credit: D. Andréen) The mounds that certain species of termites build above their nests have long been considered to be a kind of built-in natural climate control—an approach that has intrigued architects and engineers keen to design greener, more energy-efficient bui


Airport meltdowns: Tips if you’re headed to Europe this summer
500+The Points Guy / 11h
The summer of 2022 was one of the most chaotic air travel seasons in recent memory. European destinations , in particular, experienced unprecedented travel disruptions right as visitor numbers spiked following the end of coronavirus lockdowns and the easing of entry requirements. From widespread flight cancellations and delays to continued labor actions and strikes across the continent to melting


Install a Stock Tank for a Cheap and Easy Backyard Pool
Lifehacker / 11h
A pool is the sort of upgrade that can’t help but sound enticing—until you see the price tag. Add in the maintenance required, and your dreams of the pool life can fade quickly. With water use concerns also on the rise, a smaller plunge pool is an option more people are considering. To make this upgrade affordable,… Read more...


Google Chrome’s Reader Mode Has Been Quietly Removed
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Chrome has offered a hidden Reader Mode for years, providing a simplified view of any web page you visit. Google announced a similar Reading Mode back in March, and ahead of that feature’s rollout next week, the original feature might be gone for good. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



These promotions will make your next hotel stay more rewarding
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In 2020 and 2021, many major hotel companies offered some of their most generous promotions . That’s how some TPG staffers achieved top-tier Hyatt Globalist with just 10 nights. But those days are far behind us. Overall, hotel promotions aren’t quite as generous as they once were. But from helping you accrue a


This Is How Long Your Cash Physically Lasts
Lifehacker / 11h
While the legendary cashless society may eventually become reality, for now cash is still a pretty useful thing. There are still scenarios in which you need some paper money, whether it’s a local restaurant that only accepts cash to an extended power outage that renders your digital payments useless. As a result, most… Read more...


Watch Out for Travel Delays on These 10 Airlines
Gizmodo / 11h
Heading into Memorial Day weekend, preparedness for travel is essential, with the Transportation Security Administration telling ABC7 it expects to screen 10 million travelers between Friday and Monday. Read more...


[Updated] Obama Crossed the Picket Line, Some Striking Writers Say
64Gizmodo / 11h
Updated 5/26/2023, 7:17 P.M. ET: The Writers Guild of America-West posted a tweet endorsing President Obama’s statements in support of the union and strike effort on Friday afternoon, following initial publication of this article. Read more...


Try the ‘Memory Anchoring’ Method to Calm a Child (and Yourself)
Lifehacker / 11h
If you or your child has had anxiety, anger, or other dysregulation, you may be familiar with “grounding techniques,” mindfulness exercises that help calm the nervous system. You can name objects, check in with your physical state, or use physical “tricks” such as the “ butterfly hug ” or by using ice to help hack your… Read more...


New sneak peeks as Disneyland’s most affordable hotel becomes Pixar Place Hotel
400+The Points Guy / 12h
Unlike the wide variety of lodging choices at Disney World , Disneyland only has three on-property hotels: The original Disneyland Hotel , the higher-end Disney’s Grand Californian and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel . Of those three, only one comes in at a more budget-friendly level: Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. Originally built in the 1980s and purchased by Disneyland in the 1990s, Disney’s Parad


HP printers should have EPEAT ecolabels revoked, trade group demands
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / HP sometimes bricks third-party ink and toner that's over 90 percent full, Imaging Technology Council claims. (credit: Getty ) HP printers have received a lot of flak historically and recently for invasive firmware updates that end up preventing customers from using ink with their printers. HP also encourages printer customers to sign up for HP+ , a program that includes a free ink-subs


Eating Disorder Hotline Fires Entire Staff and Replaces Them with a Chatbot
97Futurism / 12h
Workers taking crisis hotline calls at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) unionized — and just four days later, according to an NPR report , NEDA told its hotline staff that they would be fired and replaced by a chatbot. Per NPR , the hotline is hugely active. NEDA is the largest eating disorder-focused nonprofit in the US, and its helpline fielded nearly 70,000 calls last year alon


Aprilia RS660 Review: Two-Wheel Perfection
SlashGear / 12h
If there's a recipe for the perfect motorcycle, Aprilia may have figured it out. The right weight, the right balance, and the right power make the RS660 a star.


Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Includes More Games Than Originally Revealed
SlashGear / 12h
'Metal Gear' is making a triumphant return to modern consoles alongside a 'Snake Eater' remake, and even the oldest 'Metal Gear' games are coming, too.


Bluesky now lets you choose your own algorithm
Engadget / 12h
Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized Twitter alternative , has released one of its most significant updates to date: the ability for users to choose their own algorithms. The service, which is still in a closed beta, released its “custom feeds” feature, which allows people to subscribe to a range of different algorithms and make their own for others to follow. In practice, the feature wo


Southwest Airlines Pilot Climbed Through The Window After Passenger Locked Him Out Of Cockpit
View from the Wing / 12h
A Southwest Airlines pilot of a Boeing 737 bound for Sacramento got locked out of the cockpit prior to departure on Thursday - and had to climb back in through the window - after a passenger shut the door. Thanks to the reinforced cockpit door, it was the quickest way in. A customer had boarded the plane and, needing to use the restroom, closed the door to the cockpit in order to access the aircr


Neuralink: Why is Elon Musk’s brain chip firm in the news?
30BBC News - Technology / 12h
Elon Musk’s brain chip firm Neuralink has received the US regulatory green light for its first human clinical trial, after earlier controversies.


We rounded up all of Amazon's best Memorial Day deals
Mashable / 12h
Memorial Day weekend is a time to rest and shop. And what better way to indulge in some retail therapy than sitting comfortably at home and browsing through online deals? Here are our top picks: Best Memorial Day Deals at Amazon BEST GAMING DEAL Fire TV gaming bundle (opens in a new tab) $48.98 (Save $40) (opens in a new tab) BEST SPEAKER DEAL Anker Soundcore Motion+ Speaker (opens in a new tab)


Quick Points: Haven’t been able to use your $10 Amex dining credit before the end of the month? Use this trick
45The Points Guy / 12h
There’s a lot I love about the American Express® Gold Card . One of my favorite perks is the $10 monthly dining credit that you can use at The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Grubhub, Milk Bar, Wine.com and participating Shake Shack locations (enrollment is required). But last month, I was traveling overseas until May 1, so it looked like I would forfeit my $10 April dining credit. As it turns out


Study narrows long COVID’s 200+ symptoms to core list of 12
51Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A long COVID patient sits with her daughter in her wheelchair while receiving a saline infusion at her Maryland home on Friday, May 27, 2022. (credit: Getty | The Washington Post ) Tens of millions of people worldwide are thought to have developed long-term symptoms and conditions in the wake of a SARS-CoV-2 infection. But this sometimes-debilitating phenomenon, often called long COVID,


Make Pistachio Milk, the Perfect ‘Creamer’ for Your Summer Iced Coffees
Lifehacker / 12h
Summer is (almost) here, and many folk are switching from hot coffee to icy cold brew. Not me though. I’ve been drinking iced coffee this whole time. My caffeinated summer switch is a little more subtle: Instead of changing the temperature of my coffee, I switch from half & half to a plant-based “milk.” Read more...


Oops: Southwest Passenger Locks Pilots Out Of Cockpit
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
It’s not every day that an airline passenger accidentally locks pilots out of the cockpit… fortunately it happened while on the ground. Passenger accidentally locks Southwest cockpit door On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, a Southwest Airlines flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) had a slight delay because the pilots got locked out of the cockpit. How could this happen? Well, while the aircra


Tesla Corporate Data Allegedly Leaked by Former Employee
How-To Geek / 12h
A former service technician for Tesla has allegedly leaked 100GB of company data to the German newspaper Handelsblatt. The data includes sensitive personal information about Tesla employees, customer data, complaints about the company’s autonomous driving technology, and more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Roku Service Outage Affects Several Apps and Channels, Including Hulu and CNN
How-To Geek / 12h
Roku users flooded to support forums on May 25th when CNN, TNT, TBS, TruTV, and other WBD streaming channels suddenly displayed a “not available in your area” error message. This outage appears to be ongoing, as Roku is now having trouble with Hulu, Peacock, and other platforms. Read This Article on Review Geek ›



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The EV giant is under pressure to launch new products, but a huge dump of confidential files in Germany details a litany of technical failings.


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Fly to Paris for as little as $484
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Flying to Paris is almost always expensive, but these deals slash those pricey fares in half: Flights to Paris are selling for as low as $484. One of the world’s most romanticized cities has so much to see, from the Eiffel Tower to the