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Uber starts offering flight bookings in the UK


100+Engadget / 1h
Uber has started offering domestic and international flight bookings in the UK and will continue rolling it out across the whole region over the coming weeks, according to the Financial Times . The company's general manager for the UK, Andrew Brem, told the publication that this is "the latest and most ambitious step" it has taken to achieve its goal to become a wider travel booking platform. Ube


Air New Zealand Skynest: Economy Bunk Beds
200+One Mile at a Time / 43min
Air New Zealand will be introducing what’s arguably the biggest innovation we’ve ever seen in economy, even if only very few passengers will be able to enjoy this. The airline will be introducing bunk beds in economy, which is something we’ve never seen before. While Air New Zealand first confirmed it would introduce this back in 2022, the airline has now revealed more details about what we can e


This distinguished little gentleman just won the 2023 Westminster Dog Show
21Mashable / 1h
The 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show has crowned this year's dog king, with the coveted title of Best in Show awarded to Buddy Holly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen. Though as always, it's important to remember that every dog is a good dog. Our destructive obsession with beauty standards is just driving us to elevate a single canine above the rest. This year the Westminster Dog Show took pl



This last-minute Google Pixel Fold teaser video shows off the phone in full
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2min
We’re now just hours away from Google I/O 2023 , but it seems Google can’t wait until the event itself to show off its most anticipated new product. Following on from a short Google Pixel Fold teaser video released last week, the company has now shared a lengthy advert featuring the phone. This was shared by the official Google Pixel Twitter account (via Phone Arena ), and the wording of the twee


The EU is making it harder for US cloud giants to get full security certification
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2min
US and other non-EU cloud providers will have to forfeit some of their control to EU-based partners if they are to maintain their position in the European market, reports have claimed. According to a new draft document seen by Reuters , the proposed change will see non-EU-based cloud service providers having to enter a joint venture with EU-based bodies in order to obtain an EU cybersecurity labe


Save $99 on this adjustable dual-screen monitor
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR : As of May 10, you can score the Geminos Stacked Dual Screen Monitor for only $699.99 instead of $799 and save 12%. And just like that, foldable gadgets have become cool again. Google has just launched its much-awaited Pixel Fold , while Samsung is ahead of the game with its constant releases of foldable devices. It won't be surprising if Apple follows suit soon, either. Foldable tech is h


Make some tasty vegan-friendly dairy-free treats with this $63 soft serve maker
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR : As of May 10, you can get this Classic Vegan, Dairy-Free, Frozen Fruit Soft Serve Maker for just $62.99 instead of $89 and enjoy tasty treats all season long. That's a savings of 29%. It may feel like spring has only just sprung, but as time is flying by, summer is on the horizon — it’s time to start thinking of how you’re going to stay cool. Summer might be the signal for some to bust ou


Get a MacBook Air and Microsoft Office license bundle for over $700 off
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR : As of May 10, you can get a refurbished MacBook Air (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) and a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac for just $499.99. That's 59% in savings from the $1,219.98 value. Getting a new laptop is exciting...but expensive. Not only do you have to purchase that new device, but after a while, you'll realize there are a lot of other items you'll need


Power up your Apple Watch anywhere with this convenient wireless charger, now just $19
Mashable / 26min
TL;DR : As of May 10, the Apple Watch Wireless Charger Keychain is on sale for just $18.99 instead of $49 — that's a 61% discount for a limited time. It's 2023...are you still charging up your devices with cords? With advancements in technology, you no longer have to deal with tangled-up chargers thanks to convenient wireless options . But it can be really difficult to figure out the right ones f


45 TV shows we can't wait to watch this summer
Mashable / 26min
There's no doubt about it: 2023 marks a sizeable shift in the TV landscape. Popular, award-winning series like Succession, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , and Barry are all wrapping up their final season. Elsewhere, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike will likely push back the third season of beloved shows like Abbott Elementary and Yellowjackets — a small price to pay in order for writers to f


Twitter is adding encrypted direct messages very soon
Mashable / 26min
Messaging on Twitter is about to become a lot more private. According to the company's CEO and overlord Elon Musk , Twitter is launching "version 1.0" of encrypted direct messaging on Thursday. This means that no one should be able to read the direct messages you send and receive on the platform unless they have your user credential. As Musk put it, "The acid test is that I could not see your DMs


The Companies Trying to Make Live Shopping a Thing in the U.S.
NYT > Technology / 35min
The market for selling goods in real time online is relatively small, but a number of start-ups and big tech names are betting American consumers will catch on.


OSKAR is a wireless TV speaker made for people with hearing loss
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Picture the scene: you're watching Dune (in preparation for Dune 2 ) and you're having a ball. Then bam – it happens again. The scene gets serious, voices drop to whispers and one of your group can't hear what's being said amid the cacophony of sand worms. Cue a dash for the remote, the spilling of chips and a broken mood. That's apparently why the new wireless speaker OSKAR was created – faller


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 10
Mashable / 1h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and there is a new Wordle . We're here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution. If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for May 10's Wordle word to be revealed. But if you'd rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle


Twitter now allows you to react to DMs with a wide range of emojis
TechCrunch / 1h
Twitter has introduced a new feature that lets users choose almost any emoji to react to a direct message in a conversation. Previously, the company allowed you to react to only the most recent DM with only a select set of emojis. Elon Musk tweeted that the feature is rolling out with the latest app update. This brings Twitter on par with other messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram that alrea


Google I/O 2023 live blog: Pixel Fold, 7a, Tablet, Bard, Android 14 and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Just one day. The usually voluble Google will spend just one day at Google I/O 2023 walking the world through a wide array of hardware and software updates and reveals. It's a new look for the California search giant, which usually spends at least six hours over two days carefully explaining both near-term releases and moon shots like a voice assistant that can replace customer service . Maybe th


With its planet-friendly protein, Farmless wants to dramatically outperform animal agriculture
TechCrunch / 2h
Dutch startup Farmless has today announced that it has raised a €1.2 million pre-seed equity round at an undisclosed valuation to bring to our tables proteins created without the need for traditional farming operations. The climate crisis means that it has never been more pressing to develop alternative food sources in order to both protect our planet and feed its ever-growing population both eff


MediaTek's newest Dimensity chip is built for gaming phones
200+Engadget / 2h
MediaTek has a simple answer to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 you see in many gaming phones: deliver an uprated version of last year's high-end hardware. The brand has unveiled a Dimensity 9200+ system-on-chip with improvements that will be particularly noticeable with games. You'll find higher clock speeds for the main Cortex-X3 core (up from 3.05GHz to 3.35GHz), three Cortex-A715 cores (from 2.


Sound Ventures has already plugged half its new $240 million AI fund into three companies
TechCrunch / 2h
Sound Ventures , the eight-year-old, Beverly Hills, Ca.,-based venture firm led by general partners Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary, and Effie Epstein, announced a new $240 million AI fund just last week . Turns out half of it is already invested in the three companies that it announced at the time that it rolled out the fund: OpenAI, Anthropic, and Stability.AI. Further, says Epstein, the team plans


Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, May 10 (game #471)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
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



This European Satellite Giant Is Coming for Starlink
20Wired / 3h
To compete with American rivals, Eutelsat’s Eva Berneke first has to navigate Russia’s war in Ukraine, Brexit politics, and jamming attacks by Iran.


Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Stops Producer Duties as Writers Strike Continues
Gizmodo / 4h
Days after it was revealed Andor was continuing production on season two during the writers strike, its showrunner Tony Gilroy has stopped working on the show. Read more...


Build passive income with this discounted online business bundle
24Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : The 2023 Build a Passive Income Online Business from Scratch Bundle is on sale for £23.77, saving you 97% on list price. It might be easier to rise and grind when you’re your own boss. Building a business is hard, and building one that actually generates income might be even harder, but it could be manageable if you have a well-informed guide leading the way. The 2023 Build a Passive Inco


How to watch UK Netflix for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 5h
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Philips' new monitor has an ingenious E-Ink sidekick to save you from eyestrain
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
You can’t blame a company for wanting to innovate in order to stand out from the crowd. Such is the case with Philips as it recently revealed its Dual Screen Display, a monitor consisting of a LCD screen with an ePaper screen right next to it. It’s certainly a unique-looking design that reminds us of the ThinkBook Plus Twist . According to the official specs sheet , the LCD screen measures 23.8 i


The 15-inch MacBook Air is Apple’s chance to prove me wrong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It’s looking increasingly likely that Apple will unveil a 15-inch MacBook Air at WWDC 2023 on June 5 – and if it does, I’m looking forward to being proved wrong. Rumors that Apple will release a larger version of the Air have been around for months, with the likes of Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claiming that a 15-inch Air will be one of several new MacBooks launched at WWDC . Thus far, I've dismissed


Backed by Sequoia Southeast Asia, SquareX protects web users with disposable browsers
TechCrunch / 5h
Much of our computer time is spent in a web browser, where we check emails, create documents, transfer files, carry out online banking, shop or stream entertainment. This leaves us vulnerable to security threats like phishing, identity theft and session hijacking, but many cybersecurity tools were created when the main threats were file viruses, worms and network attacks, said Vivek Ramachandran


How to livestream Giro d’Italia online for free
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 49%: Watch Giro d’Italia livestreams 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. This discounted plan also comes with a generous money-back guarantee. Sports don't come much tougher than cycling. We'll be honest and say that we don't fully understand the appea


Tucker Carlson is reviving his show on Twitter
Mashable / 5h
Former Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson has announced he is relaunching his talk show Tucker Carlson Tonight on Twitter . In a three-minute video posted to his account on Tuesday, Carlson claimed that news outlets are "misleading" viewers, and that Twitter is the last big platform in the world that allows free speech. This assertion itself is somewhat misleading, as it conflates lack of conten


Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Handwritten on back: “Grace Bumbry.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Am...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Handwritten on back: “Grace Bumbry.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry as Eboli in Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo.” Printed on front: “Louis Melancon, Metrop...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry as Eboli in Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo.” Printed on front: “Louis Melancon, Metropolitan Opera House, New York City.” Stamped on back: “The use of this photograph is granted with the understanding that it is for your publication only, and will not be syndicated, rented, loaned, or used for advertising purposes without written permission. When published, the cu


Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Printed on front: “Richard De Grab, Paris, New York.” Stamped on back: “S. Huro...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Printed on front: “Richard De Grab, Paris, New York.” Stamped on back: “S. Hurok presents Grace Bumbry, mezzo-soprano. Hurok Attractions, 730 Fifth Avenue, N.Y. 19, N.Y. Martin Feinstein, publicity director; Michael Sweeley, associate. Phone: Circle 5-0500.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Stamped on back: “S. Hurok presents Grace Bumbry, mezzo-soprano. Hurok Attracti...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
Portrait of mezzo-soprano Grace Bumbry. Stamped on back: “S. Hurok presents Grace Bumbry, mezzo-soprano. Hurok Attractions, 730 Fifth Avenue, N.Y. 19, N.Y. Martin Feinstein, publicity director; Michael Sweeley, associate. Phone: Circle 5-0500.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library


V-Twin Vs Parallel-Twin Motorcycle Engines: What's The Difference?
SlashGear / 7h
Your Motorcycle's engine will most commonly come in a V-Twin or Parellel-Twin configuration. We break down the differences, advantages, and disadvantages.


'Run Rabbit Run' trailer sees Sarah Snook dealing with her own creepy child
Mashable / 7h
Australia's bad history with rabbits is about to get even worse. Netflix has released the official trailer for Australian psychological horror Run Rabbit Run , and somehow resisted using the song of the same name despite it being a creepy vibes stalwart. The film follows fertility doctor and single mother Sarah ( Succession 's Sarah Snook ) as her daughter Mia (Lily LaTorre) begins to display som


American psychology group issues recommendations for kids’ social media use
27TechCrunch / 8h
One of the most prominent mental health organizations in the U.S. is out with a set guidelines designed to protect children from the potential harms of social media. The American Psychological Association (APA) issued its first ever health advisory on social media use Tuesday, addressing mounting concerns about how social networks designed for adults can negatively impact adolescents. The report


Elon Musk Confused Why You'd Think Someone Was a Nazi Simply Because of Their Swastika Tattoo
37Futurism / 9h
Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk's flirtation with the alt-right might have just leveled up into full-on conspiracy-mongering. On Saturday, a shooter — since identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia — opened fire at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas. Eight mall-goers were killed, while another seven were wounded; the youngest slain victims of the horrific attack were 11, eight, and three ye


Vietnam to crack down on anonymous social media accounts
56BBC News - Technology / 9h
It's the latest in a series of restrictions imposed by the Vietnamese government on social media users.


5 Fun Ways To Shop On The Amazon App
SlashGear / 9h
Amazon Shopping app actually has several nooks and crannies that can provide you with some ideas on what to buy next.


Tucker Carlson Resurrects His Show on Twitter, After Getting the Boot from Fox
300+Gizmodo / 10h
He’ssss backkkkkk. Read more...



'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for May 10
Mashable / 10h
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


Briton pleads guilty in US to 2020 Twitter hack
200+BBC News - Technology / 10h
It was probably the most high-profile hack in social media history, hitting dozens of famous accounts.


Watch Adam Savage Geek Out Over Tippett Studio's Poker Face Stop-Motion Marvel
Gizmodo / 10h
In this latest video from Adam Savage ’s Tested , the special-effects designer, former MythBusters host , and noted nerd-culture aficionado visits legendary animator Phil Tippett’s Tippett Studio in Berkeley, CA, where he talks with stop-motion master Tom “Gibby” Gibbons about a standout puppet from a standout episode of … Read more...


Microsoft Outlook Won't Open On Mac: Here's How To Fix It
SlashGear / 10h
If you're using Outlook on a Mac and suddenly find yourself unable to get it to open, don't worry: There are several reasons this could be happening.


How To Use ChatGPT To Write Better Midjourney Prompts
SlashGear / 10h
When you're trying to figure out the best way to prompt an AI, why not ask another AI to help? We've got some suggestions from around the web to do just that.


Tucker Carlson Will Relaunch His Show On Twitter After Fox Firing
100+SlashGear / 10h
Days after being dropped by Fox News, Tucker Carlson has announced that his show will resume on Elon Musk's troubled microblogging platform, Twitter.


Porsche 718 Spyder RS Is A Potent Roadster For Purists
SlashGear / 10h
The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is one of the car maker's most powerful mid-engine roadsters and is a first in one special way. We have all the details.


How To Connect An Xbox Controller To Your Apple TV
SlashGear / 10h
The Apple TV supports most Bluetooth controllers out of the box, and if you have an Xbox controller, you're in luck: most of the newest models connect easily.


5 Tips For Making Your DSLR Photos Look Like Film
SlashGear / 10h
If you don't have a film camera or don't want to use one, there are a few crafty ways to approximate the look of film photography.


Charging Your Tesla Model X At Home: How Much Will It Cost You?
SlashGear / 10h
Superchargers aren't the only way to go. You can also charge your Tesla at home. We break down the methods you can use and how much it might cost.


'10 MacBooks' Twitter hacker returns, steals LeVar Burton's account
43Mashable / 10h
The 10 MacBooks hacker has returned to Twitter after some downtime to accomplish one of their biggest gets yet: The official Twitter account of actor LeVar Burton of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Reading Rainbow fame. For months, Twitter has been plagued by a now-notorious hacker that has been stealing legacy verified accounts belonging to celebrities. And LeVar Burton's account, with its mo


Rare myocarditis after COVID shots: Study rules out some common culprits
24Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Heart scan. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) The mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have proven remarkably safe and effective against the deadly pandemic. But, like all medical interventions, they have some risks. One is that a very small number of vaccinated people develop inflammation of and around their heart—conditions called myocarditis, pericarditis, or the combination of the two, myopericarditi


“Sleep language” could enable communication during lucid dreams
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Westend61 ) Sleep is a semiconscious state, but there are neurons firing in the brain even when all seems quiet. Now brain activity during the deepest sleep phase could make it possible for people to communicate with the waking world during lucid dreaming. If someone is lucid dreaming, they are aware they are dreaming and able to manipulate what happens in the dream. Sleep expert


Wide Open Star Alliance Business Class Award Space To Asia For 2024
View from the Wing / 10h
Star Alliance member EVA Air has opened up award space wide for available dates in 2024 on most of their North America routes. This means nearly every day at least through March, and in many cases it means that if you are looking for 8 award seats, and want everyone on the same flights, now is your chance. Continue reading ...


We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city
56TechCrunch / 11h
For founders and investors, there’s no platform like TechCrunch Disrupt. Just as the industry is always evolving and innovating — especially in recent months — we’re doing the same to keep Disrupt on the cutting edge for first-time founders, seasoned investors, visionaries and everybody in between. It’s time to disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt This year, we’re reimagining and refreshing Disrupt to deli


WhatsApp bug is making some Android phones falsely report microphone access
200+Engadget / 11h
Google and WhatsApp have confirmed they are aware of a bug that makes it appear as if WhatsApp is accessing phones’ microphones unnecessarily on some Android devices. The issue first cropped up a month ago, but gained new attention after a Twitter engineer tweeted about it in a post that was boosted by Elon Musk. An image shared by Twitter engineer Foad Dabiri appeared to show that the microphone


Warhammer 40K's Smaller New Game Mode Is a Great Idea
Gizmodo / 11h
In a game as vast as Warhammer 40,000 has become, there’s always been need for different ways to smash your pile of plastic against someone else’s pile of plastic in ritual combat. From full-on legions on each side to squad-based skirmishes, they’re still persisting into the game’s upcoming new edition —just with the… Read more...


All Raise’s interim CEO is now full-time
TechCrunch / 11h
All Raise ’s interim CEO Paige Hendrix Buckner has now dropped the “interim,” according to the nonprofit’s blog post . Hendrix Buckner joined the organization, which supports women founders and funders, as chief of staff in early 2022 and stepped in as interim CEO in January following the resignation of former CEO Mandela S.H. Dixon. Prior to joining All Raise, Hendrix Buckner worked with Dixon a


Tucker Carlson Says He Will Start New Show on Twitter
3KNYT > Technology / 11h
His claim, made on Twitter, suggested that his negotiations to reach an amicable separation with the network had broken down.


Daily Crunch: IBM says its new watsonx platform is an ‘enterprise studio for AI builders’
67TechCrunch / 11h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Happy Tuesday! Couple of quick things: Apply now to pitch at TechCrunch Live’s Atlanta pitch-off . Also, today’s head scratcher of an article is from Devin , who reports that Acapela lets anyone back up their own voice . Until literally 10 seconds ago, we had no id



AI Cameras Are Being Deployed to Hold UK Drivers Responsible for Littering
30Gizmodo / 11h
Artificial Intelligence cameras are being installed in the United Kingdom to combat the ongoing littering problem on the region’s highways. The UK government is rolling out the cameras in a trial run in the South East of England which will be programmed to identify and fine drivers who litter on the highway. Read more...


The Dos and Don'ts of Texting in a New Relationship
Lifehacker / 11h
While texting often is looked down upon when it comes to developing a new relationship with someone, it can be a useful tool when first getting to know someone. It’s a great way to flirt and helps to foster connection and intimacy. Plus, it’s an easy way to show someone you’re thinking of them. That is, when it’s used… Read more...


GM Just Put Apple's Former Cloud Chief In Charge Of Its New Car Software Division
SlashGear / 12h
GM is tapping into former Apple executive Mike Abbott for building out its next-generation software for use in future vehicles' infotainment systems.


McLaren's Future Hybrid Supercars Will Have A V8 Heart
SlashGear / 12h
McLaren's next-gen V8 will be the product of a partnership with Ricardo. It is an extension of what is already a long history of collaboration between the two.


AI gains “values” with Anthropic’s new Constitutional AI chatbot approach
46Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Anthropic's Constitutional AI logo on a glowing orange background. (credit: Anthropic / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday, AI startup Anthropic detailed the specific principles of its " Constitutional AI " training approach that provides its Claude chatbot with explicit "values." It aims to address concerns about transparency, safety, and decision-making in AI systems without relying on human fe


The best memes from Eurovision 2023's first semi-final
Mashable / 12h
It's the best time of the year: Eurovision week! Every year, the European Broadcasting Union puts on the world's biggest song contest, with countries all across Europe (and some outliers like Australia) sending musical acts to compete. Entries range from sincere ballads to poppy dance numbers to hard rock hits — all tinged with classic Eurovision weirdness... After all, it's Eurovision: If it was


Elon Musk Says Twitter Will Purge the Accounts of Dead People
200+Futurism / 12h
If you've lost a loved one, but still take a comforting scroll through their old tweets from time to time — well, we might have some bad news. Twitter CEO Elon Musk took to the social media platform yesterday to declare that Twitter was preparing to mass-eradicate inactive accounts from the platform, warning users beforehand that they might see their follower counts drop as a result. "We're purgi


Chukwudi Iwuji Talks Working on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 After Peacemaker
Gizmodo / 12h
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25 Last-Minute Deals on Mother’s Day Gifts (2023)
20Wired / 12h
From discounted weighted blankets to tablets, we’ve got you covered for Mom’s special day.


Delta Partner Wheels Up May Go Bankrupt With A Billion Dollars In Customer Flight Credits. What Should You Do?
25View from the Wing / 12h
Private jet company Wheels Up is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy. It's also on the verge of being de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange, with a share price that's gone from high flyer to penny stock since going public and trading at over $11 a share two years ago. Continue reading ...


The Most Commonly Wasted Foods (and How to Stop Wasting Them)
Lifehacker / 12h
Food waste is a serious issue. According to Feeding America , around 119 billion pounds of food is wasted in the US every year, worth more than $408 billion. Here are some of the most commonly wasted foods, and what changes you can make to save food and money. Read more...


NASA Built a Creepy Robot Snake to Slither Its Way Around Alien Worlds
Gizmodo / 12h
A new robot has joined NASA’s collection of odd mechanical beings that traverse across other planets in search of life. But unlike the usual autonomous machines shaped like SUVs or tiny helicopters, this one is long, slithery—and hella creepy. Read more...


Spotify Purges Thousands of AI Songs to Stop Bots From Streaming Them
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Some of our posts include links to retailers. If you buy something from clicking on one, G/O Media may earn a commission. Because editorial staff is independent of commerce, affiliate linking does not influence our editorial content. Spotify recently purged tens of thousands of AI-generated songs from its vast digital music library. The problem doesn’t appear to have been the songs themselves—whi


U.S. Says It Dismantled Russia’s ‘Most Sophisticated’ Malware Network
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
The Justice Department said the F.B.I. had turned the structure of the Russian intelligence service’s “Snake” network for spying on computers against itself.


BenQ’s new low input lag laser projector is primed for PS5 gaming
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Ultra short throw (UST) projectors are a great alternative to a more traditional projector setup, mainly because they sit a mere few inches from the screen and can project a 100-inch or larger picture. This space-saving arrangement saves you from having to dedicate your entire living room to movie viewing, but another upside to UST projectors is that they’re great for watching sports in well-lit


Before Ahsoka Arrives, It's Time to Rewatch Star Wars Rebels
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Star Wars Rebels , the first major Star Wars project released after Disney bought Lucasfilm, is about to become very, very important . And, if by chance you haven’t seen it yet, or just want to watch it again, now is the perfect moment. We’ve got it all worked out for you. Read more...


Warming Ocean Tides Melt Glaciers, Which Makes Sea Levels Rise, Which Melts More Glaciers
Gizmodo / 12h
A large glacier in Northwest Greenland is melting far more rapidly than previously thought, which could mean faster global sea level rise. In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ,