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Xbox games will hit cloud gaming service Boosteroid for the first time in June
2KEngadget / 10h
Xbox games will hit cloud gaming platform Boosteroid for the first time next week. Users of the platform will be able to access Deathloop , Gears 5 , Grounded and Pentiment starting on June 1st. Boosteroid users in the US, UK, European Union and Ukraine will be able to stream eligible Microsoft-owned games that they buy from Steam or the Epic Games Store. Support for Microsoft Store purchases and
Plex’s Lifetime Pass is Cheaper Than Ever Today
100+How-To Geek / 1d
Plex touts itself as a streaming app for everyone, and it’s easy to see why. Contrary to services like Netflix, Plex is completely free, with a subscription geared not towards unlocking more content, but giving you actual features. Now, it’s cheaper than ever to get in on the action. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
15 words we use for periods that are funny any time of the month
Mashable / 19min
Shark Week. Aunt Flo. Period. All of these words are euphemisms for one thing: menstruation. So why can't we just use the word menstruation instead of all of this period slang? Well, there's probably a lot of reasons we're always looking for other words for period, ranging from everything from social pressures to the idea that the word menstruation is just a little bit hard to say. SEE ALSO: 'Tur
WhatsApp finally lets you edit messages, but you have to be fast
Mashable / 19min
The reports were right: WhatsApp has added the ability to edit messages you've already sent. It works like this: Long-press a message you've already sent and select "Edit" from the dropdown menu. Once you've edited a message, it will get a small label saying "Edited" at the bottom, letting your chat friends know that the message's been changed, though they won't be able to see edit history. You c
The Shein-Reliance India alliance could offer inspiration for Chinese startups
TechCrunch / 1h
Shein is partnering with Reliance to re-enter India, a strategy which, if proven viable, could set an example for startups grappling with the China backlash amid rising geopolitical tensions. The China-founded, Singapore-headquartered fast fashion giant is teaming up with Reliance Retail, the retail subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Reliance, The Wall Street Journal reported. A spokesperson for S
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, May 23 (game #484)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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
Artifact news app introduces emoji reactions and flagging articles as clickbait
TechCrunch / 1h
Instagram founders’ news app Arifact launched a new set of features Monday, allowing users to report clickbait articles, react with emojis and share articles as images. The clickbait flag feature now lets you mark an article as misleading through the three-dot menu in the article view or through a long press in the feed view. The company says that it will use these reports as signals to “better p
Massive Sails Power Ships Like Never Before
Wired / 1h
Global trade relies on ships powered by dirty fuel. To meet climate deadlines, some are proposing a return to wind power.
The Not-So-Subtle Art of the Meme Coin
Wired / 1h
The wild success of Dogecoin and other joke cryptocurrencies has led to many imitators. But the joke has to come at somebody’s expense.
Amazon's Kindle Scribe updates include support for direct on-page writing
200+Engadget / 2h
We were enamored with the Kindle Scribe when we reviewed it , but we weren't blind to its shortcomings, including its limited editing capabilities. Now, Amazon has rolled out an update for the device, which solves some of the issues we had with it and makes it a much better option for note-taking. One of the new features is the ability to write directly on page. It's still not available for every
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 23
Mashable / 3h
How's your week? GREAT? BLAND? CRAZY? Whatever's going on, one daily certainty is a fresh Wordle ! And as always, we're here to offer some wisdom to help guide you to a solution. If you'd rather just be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for May 23's Wordle solution delivered to you straight up. But if you'd rather figure it out yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, a
Amazon Kindle Scribe just got a huge update but it might not be all we want
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amazon is rolling yet another major update to its Kindle Scribe e-reader – making this the third one since the device’s launch back in November 2022. Users will be getting four new features with this patch . Chief among them is the long-awaited support for “direct on-page writing”. Unfortunately, you may be disappointed with the feature as it’s not as extensive as some would have preferred. It on
How to unblock Spotify for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 3h
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Take your IT career to the next level with this CompTIA prep course bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : The Complete iCollege 2023 CompTIA Certification Course Super Bundle is on sale for £55.62, saving you 64% on list price. Some IT careers may not require you to have a formal degree. That is, if you can otherwise demonstrate that you have knowledge and skills in the field. Earn CompTIA certifications to prove yourself to prospective employers. Prepare for the certification tests on your o
10 of the best online Blockchain courses you can take for free this week
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A wide range of online Blockchain courses are available for free on Udemy . We are living in the golden age of information. There are literally thousands of online courses out there just waiting for you to enroll, and some of the best examples of these courses can be taken for free. There's no excuse not to learn something new or expand your knowledge on a subject. Udemy is one of the most
Here are Max's 220 movies and shows available in 4K at launch
Mashable / 3h
In today's capitalist society we are so ground down and exhausted by work that we can do nothing in our scant few hours of personal time but sit on the couch and stare vacantly ahead. Now Max has announced 220 4K launch titles for you to gaze emptily at until your untouched coffee turns cold. HBO Max and Discovery+ are merging into the single service Max on May 23, effectively throwing out years
How to watch Canadian Netflix for free
Mashable / 3h
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Reliance JioMart to cut 11,000 jobs, report says
22TechCrunch / 4h
JioMart, Reliance Retail’s online shopping platform , has laid off over 1,000 employees and plans to cut as many as 9,900 more roles over the coming weeks, according to a report, as the Indian retail giant looks to improve its margins. The shakeup , reported by the Indian daily Economic Times, comes in the wake of JioMart’s aggressive pricing strategy, which prompted traditional distributors to c
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 23
Mashable / 4h
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
Dyson launches 360 Vis Nav and V15s Detect Submarine
32Wired / 4h
An updated robot cleaner and an all-new wet-and-dry vac are dandy, but the revolutionary battery tech Dyson keeps dangling is nowhere to be found.
Dyson's new robot vacuum cleaner promises power and a superior floor clean
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
For the last few years in the merry month of May, Dyson has launched a new vacuum cleaner. And, right on schedule, there's another one... just not another cordless vacuum cleaner like last year's Dyson Gen5 Detect . This year, Dyson's got a new robot vacuum cleaner instead which, the company promises, will outperform its competition. Called the Dyson 360 Vis Nav, it's apparently been seven years
Dyson upgrades its vacuums and air purifiers
TechCrunch / 4h
When someone asks for a tech recommendation, we almost invariably answer with one question: what’s your budget? It’s as true with vacuums as anything else. You can get a pretty good one for not a lot of money. That’s the best option for most people. But those people are not Dyson people. The Dyson vacuum is nearly a category unto itself — a product for people who, for whatever reason, need the sp
Dyson's Redesigned Robovac Will Finally Clean Every Inch of Your Room
Gizmodo / 4h
Although its recent product announcements have included a hair straightener that doesn’t use plates and a questionable pair of air purifying headphones called the Dyson Zone , Dyson today returns to what made the company a success with a collection of new home cleaning products that include a redesigned robot and its… Read more...
This Nintendo Switch & Steam Deck Hybrid Is The Mod That Nobody Asked For
SlashGear / 4h
The Steam Deck and Switch have the same general form factor despite being very different devices. One modder changed that, merging the two into one device.
WhatsApp to allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
The instant-messaging service, which is used by 2 billion people, counts India as its largest market.
'The Color Purple' musical trailer promises to break your heart
Mashable / 5h
The official trailer for the film adaptation of the Color Purple musical has arrived, and it looks primed to hurt just as much as ever. Based on the Tony Award-winning 2005 musical , which is itself based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel, The Color Purple follows Celie (Fantasia Barrino), a Black woman in the rural southern U.S. during the early 1900s. In case that mere concept wasn't enough of a hin
Put Pennies and Vodka in Your Flower Vases
Lifehacker / 5h
Fresh-cut flowers can be a lovely addition to your home decor, but they can also be hard to justify buying when they don’t last more than a few days before wilting. Read more...
Daylight, the LGBTQ+ neobank, calls it quits
38TechCrunch / 6h
Daylight , an LGBTQ+ banking platform, is shutting down. Its operations will cease on June 30, according to embattled co-founder and CEO Rob Curtis. The announcement comes months after NY Magazine published an explosive feature on the neobank . The article honed in on Daylight, whose seed and Series A fundraises TechCrunch had covered here and here , respectively. NY Mag’s piece detailed a lawsui
These U.S. Planes Celebrate States' Indigenous Cultures With Custom Paint Jobs
SlashGear / 6h
Two commercial jetliners now bear the artwork of distinct Indigenous peoples, designed by Indigenous artists.
Even Space Force's Chief Doesn't Know What Its Mission Statement Should Be
SlashGear / 6h
The current Space Force mission statement is 36 words long, but doesn't explain what the branch does.
Anthemis targets $200M for new fund after layoffs and canceled SPAC
TechCrunch / 7h
Anthemis Group is trying to raise $200 million for a third fund, according to an SEC filing , as first reported by Axios . It has been in the market since last year and has so far secured commitments of just $36.4 million. The firm separately had to scrap plans to raise a SPAC late last month. Founded in 2010, London-based Anthemis is focused on financial technology (better known as fintech) — a
TikTok sues Montana to overturn first US state ban
89BBC News - Technology / 7h
The western state last week became the first in the US to ban the hugely-popular video platform.
Going for a walk with Shift’s Moonwalker electric shoe-skates
TechCrunch / 7h
Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised to see someone skate-walking down the halls of Detroit’s Huntington Place convention center. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of interesting stuff happening at Automate today, but it simply never occurred to me that $1,400 footwear was a possibility. For the record, that person was Abe Pleta, the lead mechanical and design integration engineer and third e
Here's How You Can Develop Film At Home Without A Darkroom
SlashGear / 7h
Developing film and photos is more involved than what you might be used to with digital photography, but you don't necessarily need a dark room.
Influencer Captures the Perils of Being Extremely Online
Gizmodo / 8h
Influencer is a horror movie. You know this because it’s the latest from Kurtis David Harder, whose credits include being a producer on V/H/S/94 , and because you’ll find it streaming on Shudder . Also, its opening shot reveals an isolated tropical island with a face-down body on the beach. So you have a sense of what… Read more...
Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones
35Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have devised a low-cost smartphone attack that cracks the authentication fingerprint used to unlock the screen and perform other sensitive actions on a range of Android devices in as little as 45 minutes. Dubbed BrutePrint by its creators, the attack requires an adversary to have physical control of a device when it is lost, stolen, temporarily surrender
TikTok Files Lawsuit Against Montana, Calls State Ban Unconstitutional
SlashGear / 8h
Only days after Montana announced a full ban on TikTok set to go live in 2024, TikTok has fired back with a lawsuit claiming multiple issues with the plan.
Max Q: Double the fun
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! In this issue: Blue Origin lands major NASA contract News from SpaceX, and more NASA picks Blue Origin-led team to build second human landing system on the moon, joining SpaceX NASA has chosen a Blue Origin-led team to develop a second lunar landing system for the Artemis program, as the agency looks to provide competition with SpaceX and support long-term explora
TikTok sues Montana over state-wide ban
Mashable / 9h
TikTok sued Montana on Monday, just days after Governor Greg Gianforte signed a law that would ban the app in the state . It's the company's first official move to the block the ban. The new law — SB 419 — is the first state-wide ban of the app, and it's easily the most aggressive ban in the U.S. It follows a ban prohibiting the use of TikTok on government devices in Montana, a far less controver
Why is everyone on Twitter talking about this blue couch?
Mashable / 9h
TikTok creator Yafavv.Mandaa has divided Twitter, like so many before her. Earlier this week, she made a TikTok documenting her rescue of a blue couch she found on a New York City sidewalk. Free curb finds are one of the many joys of living in the city, but fabric furniture is often left out on purpose due to bed bugs or some other hygienic horror show. Plus, Yafavv says it was left out in the ra
Jedi Survivor Adds a Twist That Could Change Star Wars Storytelling
Gizmodo / 9h
One of the best things about Star Wars can, on occasion, also be one of the worst things. It’s the canon . The fact that all Star Wars stories released these days are happening in the same universe. So whatever happens in one story could, and should, impact the others. Read more...
Nintendo Faces Loot Box Lawsuit Over 'Immoral' In-Game Monetization
Gizmodo / 9h
An under-18 gamer, with support from a guardian, is suing Nintendo over the company’s in-game loot boxes that charged players real money for a slim chance at pretend advantage. The class action lawsuit was originally filed last month, but escalated to the federal system through California State Court last Wednesday,… Read more...
TikTok sues to stop Montana from enforcing its “unconstitutional” ban
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: PATRICK T. FALLON / Contributor | AFP ) Days after TikTok users sued to block Montana's TikTok ban , TikTok has followed through on its promise to fight the ban and filed its own lawsuit in a United States district court in Montana. "We are challenging Montana’s unconstitutional TikTok ban to protect our business and the hundreds of thousands of TikTok users in Montana," Brooke O
The best Mac client for Gmail users is now a 1.0 release with nifty new features
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Mimestream's got a lot of direct Gmail integrations, but its own Profiles separation is quite useful. (credit: Mimestream) When I searched for the best Mac email clients for Gmail/Google Apps users in September, I was surprised to find that there was an app built specifically for this purpose. You didn't need to customize it, change its settings, or bolt on a bunch of extensions to make
The Dolphin Emulator Just Got Better on Android
How-To Geek / 9h
Thanks to the Dolphin Emulator, you can play your GameCube and Wii games on all kinds of devices, including PCs, gaming handhelds, and, of course, Android devices. The latest round of updates is making the emulator better than ever on Android. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Read Into A Bright Heart's Stunning, Folklore-Inspired Cover
Gizmodo / 9h
Kate Chenli’s debut YA novel arrives in October, and I don’t think anyone would mind if you judged this book on its cover, because the cover is absolutely stunning. A Bright Heart is inspired by wuxia storytelling tropes and takes us on a journey of revenge , reincarnation, and court intrigue. Read more...
The Worst Ways to React to a Bee Attack
Lifehacker / 10h
Bees want to be left alone, and in return, they typically leave us alone. Even when you see a swarm of bees out in the wild, they’re usually moving from one hive to another—not chasing after an enemy. But on rare occasions, such as their home being disturbed, bees can and do attack people. When this happens, you need… Read more...
Seemingly AI-Generated Image of Pentagon Explosion Caused Stock Market to Dip
65Futurism / 10h
Bogus Bloomberg Here's a concerning dispatch from the fresh pits of AI-assisted misinformation hell. A fake image of an explosion at the Pentagon, almost certainly generated by an AI, garnered so much attention on Twitter this morning that, according to Insider , it caused the stock market to briefly dip. The picture was shared by a "verified" account — though of course that means nothing now tha
Sneaker X looks like a sneaker but plays like a gaming PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cooler Master revealed two new gaming PCs, the aptly-named Cooling X and Sneaker X, and yes the latter is designed exactly how you think it is. Sneaker X was designed by JMDF and based on the iconic sneaker, which might especially appeal to sneakerheads. It’s able to accommodate standard components like ITX form factor motherboards, SFX PSUs, and 3-slot GPUs. But what makes this PC so special is
New App Hires Rideshare Drivers Who Pack Heat
Gizmodo / 10h
A rideshare app allowing drivers to carry guns launched in Atlanta, Georgia last week. The people behind the app say it’s meant to combat the rising levels of gun violence in the U.S. The app, Black Wolf, boasts that it hires drivers who are trained in private security to give passengers peace of mind on their next… Read more...
TikTok Sues Montana to Reverse App Ban
Gizmodo / 10h
TikTok sued the state of Montana Monday in an effort to overturn a first-of-its-kind law banning downloads of the app in the state . The lawsuit , which comes on the heels of other suits filed by Montanan TikTok creators, alleges the state’s law violates users’ freedom of speech and illegally singles TikTok out. If the… Read more...
7 current promotions for buying points and miles
1KThe Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies — in part because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points at a discount or with a bonus directly to travelers. Selling points or miles gives the program an immediate cash injection, a
Gigabyte's dual-fan RTX 4060 might be just what we need
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Since the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 was revealed, third-party manufacturers have already been announcing their own versions, with Gigabyte announcing a whopping 33 models – including a dual-fan version. The dual-fan model, the GeForce RTX 4060 WindForce OC 8GB, is the most impressive one, as dual–fan cooling systems were pretty limited beforehand. This setup means that, according to PCGamesN , it d
BMW reveals three new EVs for its summer 2023 lineup
500+Engadget / 10h
BMW announced new EVs today as part of its summer 2023 lineup. The new models include the i4 xDrive 40 (an all-wheel-drive variant of the i4), the single-motor i7 eDrive50 and the hybrid 750e xDrive. In addition, the automaker revealed an updated infotainment operating system for some models. The 2024 i4 xDrive40 is an all-wheel-drive, 396-horsepower variant of the popular Gran Coupe . The all-el
Biden picks new FCC nominee to fill seat that’s been empty for over two years
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / US President Joe Biden on March 13, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. (credit: Getty Images | Saul Loeb) President Biden today announced his new choice to fill the empty seat on the Federal Communications Commission, which has been deadlocked with two Democrats and two Republicans for his entire presidency. Biden nominated Democrat Anna Gomez, who has worked in both govern
Life on Earth might have gotten a boost from the Sun’s mega-tantrums
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: NASA/SDO ) How, exactly, living things emerged on Earth remains a mystery. Now a new experiment has revealed that blasts of solar particles could have kickstarted the process by creating some of the basic components of life. Time in the sun Before so much as the first microbe existed, there had to be amino acids thought to have formed in one of the primordial oozes of early Earth
Judge refuses gamers’ attempts to immediately halt Microsoft/Activision merger
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A group of PlayStation owners worries that an image like this is coming in their near future... A federal judge has refused to grant a requested preliminary injunction that would have stopped Microsoft's continuing effort to buy Activision Blizzard . But as the private case moves forward, the judge in the case writes that the plaintiffs have "plausibly" argued that they might be adverse
HP breaks its own printers (again) with firmware update
60Ars Technica - All content / 10h
HP's OfficeJet Pro 9025e printer is affected. (credit: HP ) A firmware update has rendered several models of HP OfficeJet printers useless for weeks. As reported by Bleeping Computer on Saturday, a recent firmware update inadvertently left many users with devices that won't print and will only display a dreaded blue screen. HP's support forums are currently littered with users complaining that th
New EV tire for Teslas, Mustang Mach-E promises better durability
27Ars Technica - All content / 10h
(credit: Juli Hilovsky ) There's a new aftermarket tire option for Tesla's electric vehicles, as well as the Ford Mustang Mach-E. Bridgestone has developed a new EV-specific tire, at first available for all four Tesla models as well as the Ford EV crossover, with 13 more sizes coming next year. The tire maker says that the new Turanza EV all-season tire should offer EV drivers greater durability
Fake Pentagon attack hoax shows perils of Twitter’s paid verification
40TechCrunch / 10h
Surprising literally no one, the combination of paid blue checks and generative AI makes it all too easy to spread misinformation. On Monday morning, a seemingly AI-generated image of an explosion at the Pentagon circulated around the internet, even though the event didn’t actually happen. Within about half an hour, the image appeared on a verified Twitter account called “Bloomberg Feed,” which c
You Can Get a Lifetime Subscription to Babbel for 20% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
Want to learn a new language but you’re not down with Rosetta Stone ? You can learn up to 14 new languages with a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for $199.97 (a 20% savings from the regular price of $249.99) now through May 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT, no coupon necessary. Read more...
walkingdetroit : Sunday afternoon at The Scarab Club . The community lost beloved artist Charles Alexander in December,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
walkingdetroit : Sunday afternoon at The Scarab Club . The community lost beloved artist Charles Alexander in December, and are honoring him in the “Cosmic Flow” exhibition, running until June 17th. His work is also for sale at an unbelievable price, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Affirmations , a wonderful LGBTQ organization in Ferndale.
2023 Lotus Emira Review: Junior Supercar Marks The End Of An Era
SlashGear / 10h
Lotus may have an electric future ahead, but it's sending the V6 out in style with the Emira. Gorgeous looks meet old-school sports car attitude.
The Most Incredible Features Of Adam Levine's New Hennessey VelociRaptor 500
SlashGear / 10h
Adam Levine, lead singer for Maroon 5, has been seen cruising around California in his new Hennessey VelociRaptor 500. Here are some of our favorite features.
2023 Nissan Z Review: Paying The Price For Heritage
SlashGear / 10h
Enthusiasts can be an automaker's best advocates and harshest critics. With the latest Nissan Z, anticipation and skepticism are locked and loaded from day one.
Asus ZenBook 14 OLED (2023) Review: Ryzen 7000 Goes Toe-To-Toe With M2 MacBook Air
SlashGear / 10h
The Asus ZenBook 14 OLED (2023) has been released with AMD Ryzen 7000 series hardware and a surprising amount of value for its asking price.
Is Taylor Lautner in the New Twilight TV series? | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 10h
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TikTok sues Montana over its controversial new law banning the app
21TechCrunch / 10h
Last week, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a law that banned TikTok in the state . Now the company is hitting back with a lawsuit that aims to keep the app available to Montanans. In the complaint, TikTok argues that Montana’s ban violates the Constitution by limiting the company’s right to host and distribute user-created content. TikTok also argues that Montana is overstepping its role b
The Blu-ray test disc I use to fix the picture on 4K TVs just got bigger and better
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Ask a die-hard home theater enthusiast to recommend a Blu-ray test disc for adjusting a TV’s picture and there’s just one response you’re likely to get: the Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark . I’ve used the Benchmark for testing the best 4K TVs and 4K projectors since it was first released in 2019, and it remains an indispensable tool for evaluating picture quality and fine-tuning displays for op
This HP Gaming PC With an RTX 2060 Is Only $800 Today
How-To Geek / 10h
It’s often said that prebuilt PCs, while way easier than custom-built PCs, are more expensive. Even I have argued that. But that doesn’t mean that all of them are expensive. If you don’t want to spend more than $1,000, and you don’t feel like building, you should check out this discounted HP unit. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Youth-Obsessed Tech Mogul Now Swapping Blood With His Teenage Son
44Futurism / 10h
An eccentric millionaire obsessed with staying young forever has apparently taken to getting blood transfusions from his teen son — and is giving some of his own to his dad, too, for good measure. As Bloomberg reports , 45-year-old tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson recently took to a Dallas-area health clinic with his 17-year-old son Talmage and his 70-year-old dad Richard to engage in an intergene
Sous Vide Your Old, Dried-Out Weed
21Lifehacker / 10h
Seven years ago, I used my immersion circulator to make some edibles (for work), then tried them all at once and got too high to order a burrito. Sous vide was, and continues to be, an efficient THC extraction method. But I live in Portland, a city where delicious professionally made edibles are ubiquitous and cheap,… Read more...
Jeff Bezos Reportedly Engaged to Lauren Sanchez—Will Still Launch Her Into Space
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Before launching girlfriend Lauren Hernandez into space , Jeff Bezos has apparently popped the question: The two are reportedly engaged following five years together. Read more...
Airlines that offer you a credit if the price of airfare drops
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Purchasing airfare is often a guessing game. You never know for sure if you’re getting the best deal or if the airline will launch a sale or drop fares and offer a better price in the future. If that happens and the fare drops, you might assume that you’re out of luck. Sometimes that’s the case. However, there are times you can cash in on the savings even after you’ve booked your ticket. Some may
TikTok Sues Montana Over State Ban
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
The Chinese-owned video app filed the lawsuit days after Montana’s governor signed the ban, which takes effect on Jan. 1, into law.
Twitter users report deleted tweets return, won't delete
41Mashable / 11h
Another new bug is apparently plaguing Twitter . And this time the problem is a pretty big one from a privacy standpoint. Twitter users are reporting that once-deleted tweets have since returned to their profile. The issue affects not only regular tweets, but replies and retweets as well. The Verge's James Vincent reported on Monday that he experienced this bug himself. Vincent deleted all of his
TikTok is suing Montana over statewide ban
500+Engadget / 11h
TikTok filed a lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court of Montana to challenge the state’s ban of the social platform, as reported by The Wall Street Journal . The case was brought against the state Attorney General Austin Knudsen. Montana’s governor signed the bill into law last week, just one month after it passed through the state legislature. It was met with immediate pushback — a group
Teenagers No Longer Need To Enroll To Use PreCheck When Traveling With A Parent
View from the Wing / 11h
No matter how young, children still need their own approved Global Entry application in order to use Global Entry machines and lanes when going through U.S. immigration. But they don't need it for airport security. And the TSA has increased the age from 13 to 18 for when that changes. Continue reading ...
The Postal Service Is Begging You to Fix Your Mailbox
Lifehacker / 11h
Good news, everybody—it’s Mailbox Improvement Week! While this is sometimes spun as an opportunity to “beautify” your mailbox (paint it, plant some flowers around it), there’s a more pressing issue: a human being has to stick their hand inside that thing, so please try not to make it a threat to life and limb. Read more...
Wes Anderson's Star-Studded Sci-Fi Film Asteroid City Looks Extremely Wes Anderson-y
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Three new Asteroid City clips have been released, and each one shows Wes Anderson at his Wes Anderson-est . The director is treading new genre ground with a sci-fi film, and the results are strange and evocative (was Isle of Dogs sci-fi or fantasy ? Who’s to say; genres are fake marketing tools anyway). Close, centered… Read more...
'Verified' Twitter Accounts Spread Pentagon Explosion Hoax
49Gizmodo / 11h
Breaking news: The U.S. Pentagon is NOT under attack. But that didn’t stop false reports of an explosion from circulating widely online along with a seemingly AI-generated image of billowing black smoke near the Department of Defense headquarters on Monday. Read more...
Character.AI: What it is and how to use it
Mashable / 11h
Fanfiction is nothing new , but the rise of AI has the potential to take it to a whole new level. The first indication of that has been the popularity of Character.AI , an artificial intelligence experience that mimics conversations with your favorite characters, be they fictional, historical, or completely new to the world. So, how does the site work, and how can you start creating? We've got yo
WhatsApp now lets you edit your messaging nightmares – here's how to do it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
WhatsApp is saving you from those awkward spelling mistakes and missing commas by giving you the power to edit messages - within limits. We first saw inklings of this update in a late March beta. The feature didn’t work at the time, but there were some clues hinting at how it would function. From the looks of things, not much has changed since then. To fix a text, Meta states you need to first lo
SkyFi lets you order up fresh satellite imagery in real time with a click
TechCrunch / 11h
Commercial Earth-observation companies collect an unprecedented volume of images and data every single day, but purchasing even a single satellite image can be cumbersome and time-intensive. SkyFi , a two-year-old startup, is looking to change that with an app and API that makes ordering a satellite image as easy as a click of a few buttons on a smartphone or computer. SkyFi doesn’t build or oper
‘Ted Lasso’ and other Apple TV+ merch could arrive in the Apple Store, report says
TechCrunch / 11h
The Apple Store could be expanding beyond tech products. As the company continues to invest in its original Apple TV+ content, a recent Bloomberg report indicates that Apple plans to introduce a new product category for its online store — merchandise tied to its popular TV shows. This includes “ Ted Lasso ” merch, which is rounding out its third — and possibly last — season. The potential additio
Gen Z is challenging the way we date, says Tinder report
37Mashable / 11h
The renaissance is upon us. And no, we're not talking about Beyoncé's legendary tour. According to Tinder's Future of Dating Report 2023, we have entered a dating renaissance, driven by Gen Z's desire to disrupt dating and relationship norms carved out by previous generations. 75 percent of Gen Z feel they are challenging dating and relationship standards that were passed down to them, the report
Best Western Rewards Promo: $50 Gift Card After Two Nights
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Best Western Rewards isn’t the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has today launched its summer 2023 promotion, which some members might find to be valuable. Best Western Rewards summer 2023 promo Best Western Rewards has a new promot
Use This 'Tears of the Kingdom' Inventory Glitch for Unlimited Items
Lifehacker / 12h
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features a lot of items. It carries over staples from Breath of the Wild like food and monster parts, and adds plenty of new options from bomb flowers to Zonai devices. You really can’t have enough items in this game, which makes this item duplication glitch so useful. Read more...
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Finally Reveals a Bit About the Actual Dial
Gizmodo / 12h
Right now, at this very moment, you can buy tickets to see a new Indiana Jones movie . And that’s a very exciting thing. Sure, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny doesn’t open for another five weeks, but with tickets on sale, the anticipation is starting to get very, very real, no matter what early reviews say. Read more...
SpaceX Tourists Charting New Frontiers in Product Placement
26Futurism / 12h
Brand-A-Bear The final frontier is, apparently, the new site of brand marketing — or at least, that's the message sent by a couple of new and very "huh!"-worthy partnerships between space tourism companies and consumer brands. Axiom Space — you know, the first private company to send a private crew of rich folks to the International Space Station — has, per a press release , sent a custom, drippe
Leaked EU Document Shows Spain Wants to Ban End-to-End Encryption
100+Wired / 12h
In response to an EU proposal to scan private messages for illegal material, the country's officials said it is “imperative that we have access to the data.”
American Express Green Card Review: Underrated 3x Points Card
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Green Card In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the American Express® Green Card , which is underrated and often overlooked. In my opinion this is a great card for anyone looking to earn travel rewards in the long run, and this is an ideal time to pick it up, given the current best-ever bonus . American Express Green Card Basics For May 2023
Australian clean tech Endua fixes renewable energy’s intermittency problem
TechCrunch / 12h
One of Endua’s hydrogen power banks. Image Credits: Endua One major problem with renewable energy sources like wind, solar and hydro is intermittency. This means they cannot be relied on constantly since, for example, the sun might stop shining or it might be a still, windless day. To fill gaps, users often rely on diesel generators or batteries. But diesel generators produce emissions and batter
Mount Etna eruption: Flights canceled after Catania Airport runway covered in volcanic ash
29The Points Guy / 12h
Europe’s largest active volcano Mount Etna erupted on Sunday, forcing a slew of cancellations and delays to flights operating to and from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Sicily, Italy . The volcanic eruption reportedly left runways and other parts of Catania, Sicily’s capital, covered in volcanic ash, with many services in and out of the airport suspended until 9 a.m. local time on Monday.
These Simple Food Choices Can Drastically Reduce Your Environmental Impact
24Lifehacker / 12h
A few years ago, during a long drive from San Diego to Davis, I decided to go vegan cold turkey. I was driving toward my alma mater, where I was planning to study environmental science; the closer I got, the harder I found it to escape the feeling that I would be hypocrite if I did anything else, given the staggering… Read more...
Gene Therapy in the Womb Is Inching Closer to Reality
20Wired / 12h
Treatment in utero could cure diseases before birth. Recent advances in lab animals may bring medicine closer to achieving it—but this field is still in its infancy.
Airline Passenger Lies Down And Props Their Bare Foot On A Tray Table, ‘This Is Not Your Living Room’
45View from the Wing / 12h
It’s one thing to lie down across a row of seats. It’s another to do it with your shoes and socks off. But it’s something else entirely to prop one of those bare feet up on a try table. When one airline executive their new domestic coach cabin – with less legroom, smaller lavatories, and no seat back TVs but faster internet – as a ‘living room experience’ I don’t think this scene from a Seattle –
Netflix updates My List feature so users can find content they have yet to watch
TechCrunch / 12h
Thanks to a new update, Netflix is making it easier for iOS and Android users to search through “My List,” a feature that allows users to have a section dedicated to saved movies and TV shows. On Monday, the streaming service began rolling out new filters for the My List feature, including options for users to sort titles by release date, alphabetical order, if the title is a movie or TV show, as
Fake Pentagon explosion photo caused a real dip in the stock market
50Mashable / 12h
A deepfake of an explosion at the Pentagon that caused the stock market to dip exemplified the misinformation risks of generative AI . On Monday, a seemingly AI-generated image of what looked like an explosion outside of the Pentagon circulated on Twitter. The Arlington Police Department quickly debunked the image tweeting, "There is NO explosion or incident taking place at or near the Pentagon r
TikTok Users Can Apply to Make $1,000 to Watch Trending Content
20Gizmodo / 12h
Watching endless TikTok videos will become a lucrative pastime for the three social media users who land a job that will pay them to continuously scroll through the app. Ubiquitous, an influencer marketing agency, announced it will pay $100 per hour for successful applicants to scroll through TikTok for 10 hours… Read more...
Ray Stevenson, Star of Thor, RRR, Punisher, and Star Wars, Has Died
300+Gizmodo / 12h
Ray Stevenson was having a moment. Mere weeks ago, the impressive, talented Irish actor was revealed to be starring as a new character in the upcoming Star Wars show, Ahsoka . This came mere months after RRR , a film in which he plays the despicable villain , was a box office smash and took home an Oscar. The actor was… Read more...
Novo Nordisk Weight Loss Pill Works as Well as Wegovy, Trial Data Shows
79Gizmodo / 12h
An effective pill for obesity treatment looks to be within reach. This week, Novo Nordisk announced the results of a Phase III clinical trial testing out an oral version of its in-demand drug semaglutide. The once-daily pill not only substantially outperformed a placebo but did as well as the injectable form of the… Read more...
Get a Like-New Refurbished MacBook Air for Under $200
Lifehacker / 12h
Getting a new computer can be pricey, but depending on your needs, you might not need a top shelf model to realize solid performance. Heck, if all you need to do is surf the internet, stream video, and use Google docs, a new machine is almost certainly overkill. A better choice: This refurbished MacBook Air , which… Read more...
This brute-force fingerprint attack could break into your Android phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
There is a way to “brute-force” fingerprints on Android devices and with physical access to the smartphone , and enough time, a hacker would be able to unlock the device, a report from cybersecurity researchers at Tencent
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