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NASA's finally talking about UFOs with Americans. Here's what they said.
500+Mashable / 21h
After decades of shrugging off UFO sightings, NASA has shifted from chief debunker of extraterrestrials to taking its first steps to formally investigate these mysteries of the sky. The U.S. space agency held a public meeting of the unidentified anomalous phenomena study team , an independent panel of 16 experts charged with addressing the many unexplained reports of glowing orbs, darting dashes
They plugged GPT-4 into Minecraft—and unearthed new potential for AI
1KArs Technica - All content / 19h
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) The technology that underpins ChatGPT has the potential to do much more than just talk. Linxi “Jim” Fan , an AI researcher at the chipmaker Nvidia , worked with some colleagues to devise a way to set the powerful language model GPT-4 —the “brains” behind ChatGPT and a growing number of other apps and services—loose inside the blocky video game Minecraft . The Nvidia te
This Electric BMW Existed Long Before The I3 And Looked Way Better
SlashGear / 9h
Though 2014 i3 was the first production EV by BMW, it wasn't the brand's first attempt at building an electric car. It wasn't powerful, but it looked great.
Get lifetime access to Luminar Neo for under £100
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Luminar Neo Lifetime Bundle is on sale for £96.62, saving you 80% on list price. With nearly everyone snapping photos of their fancy dinners or selfies on nights out, it can be hard to stand out in the crowd. If you’ve been looking for a way to spice up your photos without having to learn complicated software, check out Luminar Neo. This user-friendly software uses the power of AI to h
How to watch the UEFA Champions League final online for free
Mashable / 2h
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How to watch UK Netflix for free
Mashable / 3h
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How To Trade In Your Old Android Phone For Amazon Gift Cards
SlashGear / 4h
Rather than toss it into a random box or throw it in the trash, trading in your old smartphone with Amazon could be an easy way to make a quick buck.
10 Classic Pickup Trucks That Are A Total Waste Of Money
SlashGear / 4h
Buying an older pickup truck to restore is not without its perils. In particular, these 10 classic pickup trucks are a total waste of money.
How To Use PS5's Screen Reader Accessibility Feature (And Why You Might Want To)
SlashGear / 5h
Many games, even action-centric ones, tend to be a bit text-heavy. Here is how to use the PS5's screen reader accessibility feature and how it can help.
Amex cardmembers: Save $20 on a $100+ Expedia hotel booking this summer
The Points Guy / 6h
If you’re looking to save a quick buck on hotel bookings this summer, we’ve got a deal for you. Through August 27, targeted Amex cardholders can spend $100+ on prepaid hotel bookings at expedia.com/amex and get a $20 statement credit back — especially useful for cheap one-night stays. AMERICAN EXPRESS It’s worth noting that this offer is valid only on pre-paid hotel purchases made through Expedia
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 4
Mashable / 6h
It's Sunday! You made it! But can you make it through today's Wordle ? As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution today and finish the weekend strong. If you just want to be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for June 4's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategi
Scientists claim they're the first to transmit space-based solar power to Earth
Engadget / 7h
The idea of solar energy being transmitted from space is not a new one. In 1968, a NASA engineer named Peter Glaser produced the first concept design for a solar-powered satellite. But only now, 55 years later, does it appear scientists have actually carried out a successful experiment. A team of researchers from Caltech announced on Thursday that their space-borne prototype, called the Space Sol
Oscar-Winner Kevin Costner's Autio App Will Transform Your Next Road Trip
SlashGear / 7h
Kevin Costner is behind a new app that introduces a new way to enjoy a long drive. Here is how Costner's Autio app will transform your next road trip.
YouTube rolls back its rules against election misinformation
TechCrunch / 8h
YouTube was the slowest major platform to disallow misinformation during the 2020 U.S. election and almost three years later, the company will toss that policy out altogether. The company announced Friday that it would reverse its rules around election denialism, allowing some previously prohibited false claims, effective immediately. Axios first reported the changes. “In the current environment,
5 Emergency Tools You Should Always Keep In Your Car
SlashGear / 8h
In an emergency situation, the tools you keep in your vehicle make a huge difference. Here are five emergency tools you should always keep in your car.
Apple AirPods Update: How To Make Sure Yours Have The Latest Firmware Installed
SlashGear / 8h
Updating your AirPods is typically a pretty painless experience, but it's not the most immediate or straightforward process to update a pair right away.
64 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
400+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: We’ve updated this post with new hotels where you can earn 500 extra points per night. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in early 2022. However, when I checked my account activity after my stay, I earned far more points than expected. Looking at the details, I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points. Then, I remembered that
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
arsvitaest: Gudmundur Erró, Le Chatenor, 1964, oil on canvas
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arsvitaest : Gudmundur Erró, Le Chatenor , 1964, oil on canvas
fightingwithallreality : Benjamin West and his cat Grimalkin (1947) written by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley ...
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fightingwithallreality : Benjamin West and his cat Grimalkin (1947) written by Marguerite Henry, illustrated by Wesley Dennis Original title page by me! See this post for the first edition title page @antiqueanimals
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: From Picture-Play Magazine,...
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allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Picture-Play Magazine, 1920. You might flip: vintage magazine covers . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
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centuriespast : Repoussé plaque with a winged goddess holding lions Greek, East Greek Orientalizing Period 660–620 B.C. MFA Boston
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annedebretagneduchesseensabots : "Black Cat on a Chair" (1850s), Andrew L. von Wittkamp , oil on canvas
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allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : From Photo-Era Magazine, 1922. They’ve had many lives and many ages: cats I’ve met in my time travels . Wondering about this post? Wait for the dissertation (TBA). For now: Weblog ◆ Books ◆ Videos ◆ Music ◆ Etsy
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classicalallure : Josephine Baker takes her pet cheetah, Chiquita, for a walk (1931).
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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 4
Mashable / 9h
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
Why Hilton Is The Worst Major Hotel Chain For Frequent Guest Benefits
View from the Wing / 10h
There are four major hotel loyalty programs, at least for Americans: Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and IHG. Hyatt has the smallest footprint but the best benefits for frequent guests. Marriott is great on paper but most inconsistent at the property-level delivering promised benefits. IHG never had much in the way of benefits at all until last year when everything changed. And Hilton stands alone, promi
Nintendo's '1-2 Switch' party game is getting a sequel
Engadget / 10h
Nintendo is launching a sequel to 1-2 Switch , its party title that features a robust collection of mini-games, on June 30th. It's called Everybody 1-2-Switch! , because you don't even need to use Joy-Cons to participate in some of its games — you can join in, as long as you're using a compatible smartphone. The original 1-2 Switch launched with 28 mini-games meant to get people playing and to li
Weekly Review: June 03, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’m happy to be back at home spending time with family and catching up on sleep after my round the world trip last week. I don’t have any immediate travel plans, and I’m kind of happy about that, given the demand for travel this summer. On the points & travel front, this week United further devalued MileagePlus miles, Delta opened a new premium check-in
5 Of The Best PS2 Games Still Worth Playing If You Haven't
SlashGear / 10h
The PlayStation 2 built one of the largest game libraries ever. Here are five of PS2 games that are still worth playing, especially if you haven't already.
School district sues TikTok and other platforms over kids' mental health
20Mashable / 10h
A Maryland school district is suing the parent companies of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube for "intentionally cultivat[ing]" harmful product features that have created "a mental health crisis among America’s youth." These products, the suit alleges, trigger crises that lead young people to skip school, abuse alcohol or drugs, and overall act out in ways that harm Howard County
Gig workers get paid, Fidelity slashes Reddit’s valuation and AI conquers Minecraft
21TechCrunch / 10h
Hey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that recaps the week in tech. Hope the summer’s treating y’all well — it’s a balmy 90 degrees here in NYC! — and that some much-needed R&R is on the agenda. Speaking of “agenda,” mark your calendars for Disrupt , TC’s annual conference, kicking off in September. Whether you’re a startup rookie learning the ropes or a fou
Diablo 4's authentication servers are down, preventing players from logging in
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Diablo 4 players with early access are struggling to log in due to ongoing issues with Blizzard's authentication servers. The problem first came to light on Diablo 4's subreddit , with players reporting problems with accessing the server. It seems that after selecting their character, players are told "queued for game – start game pending"... and then nothing happens. At all. In the last half hou
The Winchesters Officially Dead After Failed Season 2 Efforts
80Gizmodo / 11h
Towards the middle of May, the CW canceled a handful of shows, one of which was The Winchesters . The prequel-spinoff to the network’s fairly famous (and infamously unkillable) series Supernatural only lasted one season before the plug was pulled. Shortly after that, its actors and creative talent said they’d attempt… Read more...
How To Remove Version History In Google Docs
SlashGear / 11h
The version history of a document can be a useful tool, but you may not want to share that with everyone who has access to a document. Here's how to remove it.
United Club Infinite Card review: 80,000 bonus miles and lounge access
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United Club Infinite Card overview The United Club Infinite Card is the ideal card for United lounge access — bar none. For any loyal United flyer who spends a significant amount of money with the airline each year, this card would make a great addition to your wallet. And with a welcome offer of 80,000 bo
Can't access your Street Fighter 6 deluxe or ultimate edition extras? Here's a workaround
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Struggling to access the extra content in your Street Fighter 6 deluxe and ultimate editions on PS5? You're not alone. According to posts popping up on Reddit and social media, a number of fighting fans have been having issues with accessing their DLC since yesterday's launch. Despite having paid considerably more for the extra bells and whistles, such as the year one character pass and additiona
5 Workflow Generative AI Tools That Could Soon Help Make Your Job Easier
SlashGear / 12h
Generative AI has already started to change how many approach their work. Here are five workflow generative AI tools that could help make your job easier.
These Technological Relics Will Have You Nostalgic About Your Time In The Classroom
SlashGear / 12h
Classrooms have evolved over time as technology has advanced, leaving behind outdated tech that used to be essential tools for students and teachers.
10 Electric Cars With The Highest Maintenance Costs
SlashGear / 12h
Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than those with internal combustion engines, but that doesn't mean owners are off the hook for repairs or maintenance.
Surprisingly, WB Won't Spoil The Flash's Ending
Gizmodo / 12h
In two weeks time, Warner Bros. will finally release The Flash , its loooooooong in development superhero movie. So much of the movie’s marketing has been playing up the movie as an epic team-up between Ezra
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