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Elton John's Glastonbury performance among the most watched TV of the year


100+Mashable / 4h
Elton John brought this year's Glastonbury Festival to a close on Sunday night, with a three-hour-long performance that was reportedly watched by over 7 million viewers on the BBC . The numbers suggest the 76-year-old music icon's set, possibly his " last show ever in England and Great Britain," is now one of the most-watched TV gigs of the year. In the UK, the most watched live TV episode of the


Netflix Tests Killing Off Its 'Basic' Subscription
40Gizmodo / 1h
Netflix announced that Canadian users will no longer have access to its cheapest streaming subscription tier that doesn’t include ads. Netflix’s help page now notes Canadians looking to get Netflix or switch plans will no longer have access to the $9.99 Basic option. Their choices now are to accept ads into their… Read more...


Apple leaks predict its next 18 launches from iPhones to iMacs – here's the full list
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Apple Vision Pro has clearly been Apple's main focus this year, but the tech giant hasn't let mixed-reality distract it from its iPhones , MacBooks and iMacs – with fresh rumors predicting it'll launch at least 18 new devices in the next year. The source of Apple's rumored roadmap is Bloomberg's Mark Gurman – and while most of the products have been speculated upon before, seeing them all rou



Over 17,000 weekend flight delays, a grim outlook for Monday pose major test for airlines
The Points Guy / now
It was a weekend that many travelers likely couldn’t wait to forget, and Monday’s travel outlook doesn’t look much better. Widespread flight disruptions led to more than 17,000 delays nationwide on Saturday and Sunday, according to data collected from FlightAware. While far fewer, the number of cancellations wasn’t great either: Nearly 2,000 flights were scrapped over the weekend. The cause? A mi


An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Race
Lifehacker / now
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here . Read more...


You Don't Need to Separate Your Laundry (With One Common Exception)
Lifehacker / now
Separating whites from colors was once a necessity. We separated whites so we could bleach them, and washed colors in cold water to protect them from running and fading. Clothes were expensive, as were washers and dryers, and care was taken with both. Since laundry habits are typically passed down through the family… Read more...


ThoughtSpot acquires Mode Analytics, a BI platform, for $200M in cash and stock
TechCrunch / 9min
ThoughtSpot , an AI-powered analytics startup, today announced that it’s entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mode Analytics, a business intelligence platform, for $200 million in cash and stock. The deal, ThoughtSpot CEO Sudheesh Nair says, will bolster ThoughtSpot’s generative AI capabilities while doubling the company’s customer base and growing its annual recurring revenue to more t


The Xbox Series S receives a full Barbie glow-up - but you can't buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
Microsoft has partnered with Mattel and created an exclusive Barbie-themed Xbox Series S console to be won in select giveaways which begins on July 10. The Barbie-themed Xbox Series S console is adorned in the long-running doll series' staple hot pink complete with contrasting white for a splash of color unlike any other console variant available. However, that's just a small part of the overall


John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery
NYT > Technology / 9min
An unassuming professor who remained active into his 90s, he is credited with the breakthrough that gave rise to the batteries powering today’s electronic devices.


Today only: Earn up to 10 miles per dollar on Apple purchases
300+The Points Guy / 14min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Is it time to upgrade the technology in your home office? If so, now is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time. Here are the elevated earnings you’ll receive on Apple


10 items you can buy with the Amex Business Platinum’s $200 Dell credit
100+The Points Guy / 14min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit cards with hefty annual fees usually come with equally hefty perks. After you get over the initial shock of the $695 annual fee on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express ( see rates and fees ), the benefits help make this card worth the price for many. One of those perks is up to $400 in


Donate to win a $2,500 Airbnb gift card and a dream trip worth 1 million Chase points
32The Points Guy / 14min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. This Pride season, TPG is offering you the chance to win 1 million Chase Ultimate Rewards points by supporting our campaign with Rainbow Railroad , an organization that helps LGBTQI+ people facing persecution through relocation and other resources. The grand prize winner of this sweepstakes will also win a


Paint.NET Just Got a Helpful Update
How-To Geek / 15min
Paint.NET is one of the best free image editors if you’re on a Windows PC. Now, there’s a new update that aims to fix some leftover issues from the big 5.0 update. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Google Docs Has a New Way to Vote in Documents
How-To Geek / 15min
For being a free-to-use tool, Google Docs actually have a very wide range of features. It’s one of the best online collaboration tools out there. And now, it’s getting even better, with the addition of a new smart chip that’ll help you collect thoughts from others. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Meta launches new VR subscription ‘Meta Quest+’ for $7.99
TechCrunch / 18min
Meta Quest users are getting a new subscription that gives them access to the top two titles every month. Dubbed Meta Quest+ , the virtual reality subscription costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 annually. The first hint of the subscription service occurred in March when a Twitter user discovered a description of a game pass feature in the Meta Quest app. Earlier this month, another Twitter user spot


Meta’s Quest+ subscription offers two VR titles per month
Engadget / 19min
Meta is getting into the games subscription business. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta Quest+ , a plan that grants users access to "the best titles on the platform" for $8 per month or $60 per year. The subscription is available starting today on Quest 2 and Quest Pro. It's also coming to Quest 3 when that headset arrives this fall. Those who sign up to Meta Quest+ by the end of July will o


Urtopia's Chord e-bike is a little overkill for a city ride and that's okay
Engadget / 19min
Urtopia may be a relatively new name in the e-bike world, but it makes a strong first impression. With its 4G, GPS, mmWave sensors and even light projection turn indicators, the Carbon 1 felt like the Inspector Gadget of two-wheeled travel, but its exotic design and road-bike leanings meant it wasn’t for everyone. The company’s second bike, the Chord ($1,799), has a much less divisive aesthetic a


How do you destroy a forever chemical?
24Ars Technica - All content / 22min
Enlarge (credit: Andrew Brookes ) PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon , they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Then tests started detecting PFAS in people’s blood . Today, PFAS are pervasive


Worries over Starfield “skipping Xbox” helped push Microsoft to buy Bethesda
Ars Technica - All content / 22min
Enlarge / The only way we can ensure Sony doesn't capture that planet is if we buy it ourselves! (credit: Bethesda) Thus far, much of the legal and regulatory drama surrounding Microsoft's proposed purchase of Activision has centered on concerns about the potential for Microsoft to make major cross-platform franchise Call of Duty into an Xbox console exclusive . But Microsoft Xbox Chief Phil Spen


Lucid will supply Aston Martin with leading-edge electric powertrains
Ars Technica - All content / 22min
Enlarge (credit: Aston Martin) On Monday morning, Aston Martin announced that it has a new technology partner. The low-volume British sports car maker has just signed a deal with Lucid, the US-based electric vehicle startup, that will see future Aston Martin EVs use Lucid's efficient and powerful powertrains. "The proposed agreement with Lucid forms a significant pillar of our electrification str


'Black Mirror's 'Demon 79' episode includes hat tip to early Stephen King
Mashable / 22min
Although the new Black Mirror has plenty of mind-bending sci-fi in episodes like "Joan Is Awful" and "Beyond the Sea" , there's also a healthy dose of horror in there too. "Demon 79" , with its story of a woman summoning a demon that demands human sacrifices to prevent the apocalypse, falls firmly into this category — and to make the genre even clearer, there's even a pretty big Stephen King nod


Bugs be gone: These Thermacell mosquito repellent devices are up to 30% off
Mashable / 22min
Bug bite frustration is real. Luckily — with these Thermacell mosquito repellent products — you can have a hot, mosquito-free summer. Shop our top Thermacell deals below: Our top picks this week: Best rechargeable repellent deal Thermacell Radius Zone Mosquito Repellent (blue) (opens in a new tab) $28.09 (save $11.90) (opens in a new tab) Best repellent deal for large outdoor areas Thermacell E55


OceanGate CEO Bragged About Using Expired Carbon Fiber to Build Doomed Submarine
39Futurism / 34min
New evidence continues to strongly suggest that OceanGate's submersible, which catastrophically imploded and killed all five passengers on its way to the wreck of the Titanic last week, unfit for the journey. Arnie Weissman, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly , initially agreed to join the June expedition, the Washington Post reports , but backed out at the last minute due to a scheduling conflict.



In Classrooms, Teachers Put A.I. Tutoring Bots to the Test
22NYT > Technology / 35min
Newark public schools are cautiously trying out a new automated teaching aid from Khan Academy. The preliminary report card: “could use improvement.”


An A.I. Diagnosis Can Wait. Just Eliminate ‘Pajama Time.’
23NYT > Technology / 35min
For now, the best use for generative A.I. in health care is to ease the heavy burden of documentation that takes doctors hours a day and contributes to burnout.


The Flash Movie's Miserable Box Office Keeps Getting Worse
Gizmodo / 39min
There’s very little the Flash can’t outrun, but it seems audience interest is one of those things. The Flash movie, which opened to a significantly less-than-expected box office of $55 million, way down from Warner Bros.’ expected/optimistically hoped-for $75 million. But if that was the Flash stumbling , the hero has… Read more...


False 911 Calls Skyrocket During Bonnaroo as the iPhone Mistakes Dancing for Car Crashes
Gizmodo / 39min
There’s bound to be a few extra emergency calls when 80,000 people descend upon your city for a weekend music and arts festival, but according to authorities in Coffee County, Tennessee, the iPhone 14's automatic crash detection was responsible for a spike in false 911 calls at Bonnaroo as it mistook revelers’… Read more...


Tips For Diversifying Miles & Points, Avoiding Devaluations
61One Mile at a Time / 41min
Everyone takes a different approach to collecting miles & points. Some rack up points with a specific goal in mind, while others rack up points and almost view it as their retirement account, with no plans to redeem rewards anytime soon. The issue, as we see all too often, is that loyalty programs tend to devalue over time. In this post I wanted to talk specifically about how you can best diversi


Microsoft Teams bug allows malware delivery from external accounts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
Microsoft Teams has a vulnerability that could see it being abused as a vector for delivering malware . Security researchers at Jumpsec discovered a way to use the video conferencing software to inject malware into an organization's network from a Teams account that is outside of the organization in question. Using default configurations, the attack leverages the ability of an organization's Micr


Amazon wants to turn small shops into delivery partners
TechCrunch / 44min
According to a new report from Axios , Amazon wants to partner with small businesses, such as bodegas and IT shops, so that they can become delivery partners. The company pays a small fee to small retailers for each package they deliver. With this program, Amazon wants to expand its last-mile delivery network and find new partners who can deliver packages for the e-commerce company. Every day, sm


As the generative AI craze rages on, Ramp acquires customer support startup Cohere.io
TechCrunch / 44min
Want more fintech news in your inbox? Sign up here . Finance automation company Ramp has acquired Cohere.io, a startup that built an AI-powered customer support tool, the companies told TechCrunch exclusively. Founded in 2020, New York-based Cohere.io (not to be confused with Cohere, another AI startup that recently raised capital ) raised $3.1 million in a seed funding round led by Initialized C


Netflix Really Wants You to Watch Ads
How-To Geek / 44min
Last year, Netflix released its “Basic with Ads” plan, giving you a slightly cheaper Netflix experience if you’re willing to sit through occasional advertising. Unfortunately, the company is now starting to push more people to sign up for the ads plan. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Chevy Silverado EV Debuts With a Huge Battery and Price Tag
How-To Geek / 44min
The all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is coming this summer, and it’ll have more range, towing capabilities, and performance than initially promised. However, it’ll also be a lot more expensive. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Google Pixel Devices Are Bugging Out After June Update
How-To Geek / 44min
This month’s Pixel Feature Drop introduces bug fixes and emoji wallpapers. But it’s also responsible for a few new problems—some Pixel users report excessive heat and battery drain after installing this update, while others are experiencing random cellular dropouts. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


Is social media good for mental health? Young people think it is
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
The tides may be turning on how young people view social media. YouGov’s most recent bi-annual survey of social media’s mental health impact in the US shows 18-29-year-olds in the US feel like it’s a net positive for their mental health - but why when this feels so very counterintuitive to everything we’ve collectively seen so far? This particular demographic is largely made up of digital natives


Riot Games' upcoming Soul Fighter summer event promises to tie together all of its Runeterra games
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Riot Games is launching a special summer event across all of its Runeterra titles. Entitled Soul Fighters, the summer event will last for six weeks and take place across League of Legends , Teamfight Tactics, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Legends of Runeterra. Starting July 20, the event takes inspiration from the best fighting games like Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6 and promises a sl


Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is here to make 5G phones more affordable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
While Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 currently dominates as the company's most powerful mobile chip – finding its way into almost every one of the best Android phones available right now – Qualcomm has just pulled the wraps off its latest entry at the other end of the scale: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Following on from last year's Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (the first in the series to adopt Qualcomm's update


Apple Vision Pro might be lacking some features at launch, says leak
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Apple's Vision Pro headset hasn't even gone on sale yet, and it might not do for another year yet. But that was never going to stop Apple from working on what will follow it and now a recent report suggests that isn't just one, but two new headsets. Unfortunately for Vision Pro hopefuls, that same report also suggests that Apple will hold back some visionOS features for when those successors are


Microsoft Edge for Business is available to test out now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Having teased professionals with its redesigned, work-focused browser, Microsoft has now announced that Edge for Business is available to test in private preview for select customers who will be able to access some features early in exchange for feedback. However, the company is quick to point out that this early version of Microsoft Edge for Business makes do without “visual treatment and brandi


OnePlus' new wireless earbuds could be an even better bargain buy than Sony's WF-C500
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
OnePlus is set to launch a new more budget friendly pair of earbuds on July 5. The OnePlus Nord Buds 2r will officially be announced on June 27, but leaks have surfaced online already and the price looks like it will be massively cheaper than their predecessors. With a street price of £59, which is often lower (they're on sale today from some UK retailers for just £29), the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 ar


M3 MacBooks are coming, but I’m more interested in this new iMac leak
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, long known as a prolific Apple hardware leaker, has published his latest list of expectations for Apple’s upcoming product releases – and the inclusions range from wholly unsurprising to very intriguing. Naturally, we’ve got the expected successors to Apple’s M2 hardware – the Apple M3 , which will reportedly be arriving in three new MacBook Pros, two new MacBook Airs, an


Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipsets for budget-friendly phones
Engadget / 1h
Qualcomm just revealed its new budget-friendly mobile chipset, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. This refresh brings plenty of improvements that will kick lower-tier smartphones up a notch. The platform is designed for excellent battery life, with the company promising “all-day use.” Qualcomm also promises fast CPU speeds, 5G connectivity and the potential for upgraded visuals via integrated cameras. The chips


Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Will Make Budget Phones Better
How-To Geek / 1h
Qualcomm makes a wide range of chips belonging to the Snapdragon lineup. Some of those chips are meant to go into flagship phones, while others will instead go into budget phones. For the latter category, Qualcomm has a brand-new chip for you to check out: the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Glean operational advice from Airbnb and Instacart at TC Disrupt 2023’s Builders Stage
31TechCrunch / 1h
What does it take to turn an unknown startup into a household name? The ability to scale. It’s the Holy Grail that every early-stage startup founder chases. Scaling internal operations may lack the glamor of funding rounds and founder profiles, but it’s essential heavy lifting for startup success. Founders looking for inspiration need look no further than Airbnb and Instacart . These two respecte


The Biden administration’s $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway
Engadget / 1h
President Joe Biden today announced how $42 billion in funding to bolster broadband internet access will be allocated. The investment, which was funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to give all Americans access to high-speed internet by 2030. Texas is getting the largest slice of funding with $3.3 billion. Eighteen other states are receiving over $1 billion, including Alabama, C


Many businesses still aren't using their data effectively, and that's a huge problem
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Data management software company Cloudera has highlighted the alarming number of businesses that aren’t getting the best value from the data they have access to. According to its survey of more than 850 IT decision-makers (ITDMs) across the EMEA region, almost three-quarters (72%) agreed having data sitting across multiple cloud and on-prem environments is making extracting value more complex des


Updates From Indiana Jones, Paddington 3, and More
Gizmodo / 1h
Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, and Anna Kendrick are all set to join the new French sci-fi drama The Assessment . The cast and crew of Disney’s Haunted Mansion discuss the classic ride. Plus, John Hamm experiences the concept of Tea in a new Good Omens season 2 clip. Spoilers now! Read more...


Elon Musk's Mommy Says He's Not Allowed to Cage Fight Mark Zuckerberg
200+Futurism / 1h
But Mom! What started out as a childish gauntlet throwing — by two of the world's wealthiest billionaires, no less — has turned into a full-blown schoolyard crisis, tantrums and all. Last week, SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk challenged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a billionaire-versus-billionaire brawl in the octagon, a cage match of two middle-aged men, only one of whom seems to have much experie


Comparing Delta’s and United’s new domestic first-class seats
The Points Guy / 1h
For the past few years, airlines have spent millions of dollars upgrading their international planes with fancy new premium seats. Now that most international jets sport fancy lie-flat pods in the pointy end, carriers are turning their attention to the domestic first-class experience. ZACH GRIFF/THE POINTS GUY In the U.S., both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have recently unveiled a new firs


shaykarniel:Hamlet - Shakespeare - bookcover, 1963
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
shaykarniel : Hamlet - Shakespeare - bookcover, 1963


An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Drugs
Lifehacker / 1h
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here . Read more...


'Elemental' cast on the power of being vulnerable
Mashable / 1h
Mashable's UK editor Shannon Connellan speaks to Elemental stars Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie about their characters Ember and Wade and power of embracing emotional vulnerability. Elemental is out in cinemas now , and lands in the UK on July 7.


People Who Say ‘Credit Card Rewards Are Scams’ Are Scamming You
View from the Wing / 1h
Rewards are not for everyone . If you can't be strategic, if you can't handle your finances, then you shouldn't play. Dave Ramsey profits off scams but also has advice that is helpful to a segment of the population that can't manage money. The problem is that Ramsey thinks it applies to everyone, and he's wrong . Continue reading ...


WinGPT App Brings ChatGPT to Windows 3.1
How-To Geek / 1h
Even though Windows 3.1 is over 30 years old now, there’s still occasionally new apps and games, thanks to the retro computing community. This time, a ChatGPT client has been released for Windows 3.1, called WinGPT. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


European prices for Sony's WF-1000XM5 have leaked, and you're not going to like it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We're excited about the Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds, but rumors are suggesting that they're going to cost more than their predecessors. The upcoming headphones are the successor to Sony's best true wireless earbuds , the Sony WF-1000XM4 , which have been a blockbuster hit and deservedly so. But while we think their successors are going to be even better, it looks like they're going to cost m


Netflix quietly axes its basic plan in Canada
TechCrunch / 2h
Netflix has quietly killed the $9.99 CAD per month basic plan in Canada for new subscribers, as first noted by the Canadian publication BlogTo . This simplifies the streaming company’s offering but leaves a big gap between the ad-supported plan and the standard plan. The company’s plans still start at $5.99 CAD per month with the recently introduced ad-supported plan, which offers most of the Net


Irish government criticized over proposed law-change that would ‘muzzle’ Big Tech critics
TechCrunch / 2h
An 11th-hour amendment to the government of Ireland’s Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 will serve to “muzzle” people looking to speak out about how Big Tech and public bodies are misusing their data. That’s according to civil liberties and human rights nonprofit the Irish Council for Civil Liberties ( ICCL ), which is calling on politicians to veto the amendments when the


Crypto ticks higher, fintech gets interesting again and fraud is still bad
TechCrunch / 2h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. All the cool kids are filling out the Equity listener survey . We want to hear from you! Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s the rundown: The crypto mini-boom of the last week c


Last chance: Earn up to 165,000 points with these IHG credit cards
69The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have upcoming travel to any of IHG’s brands — which include Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo — these cards can save you hundreds of dollars year after year. And that’s not even factoring in the juicy welcome bonuses available. Let’s take a lo


BentoML scores $9M funding to expedite AI app development
TechCrunch / 2h
The success of large language models like GPT has sparked a frenzy of developers eager to make AI-powered applications. But building AI services can be tricky, especially due to the shortage of skilled developers to meet the rising demand these days. That’s where Chaoyu Yang , an early software engineer at the data mega-unicorn Databricks, comes in. Along with his co-founders, he’s built the AI d


The Best Apps to Upgrade Your Summer Road Trip
Gizmodo / 2h
If you’ve got a road trip planned this summer, you’ve no doubt got Apple Maps or Google Maps ready and waiting to get you from place to place, as well as a music, podcast, or audiobook app to provide audio accompaniment for the journey. However, there are plenty more apps out there that can make your traveling a whole… Read more...


This Week's Toy News Is a Tale of Two Primes
Gizmodo / 2h
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round up of the latest toy and merch news across this internet. This week, Hasbro keeps on the Transformers train, with multiple Primes and a Primal for good measure. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures gets a cutesy plush line, and be ready to embrace the new flesh: a new… Read more...



Amazon will use small businesses to help deliver packages in the US
Engadget / 2h
A local shop might deliver your next Amazon order. The company tells Axios it's launching an Amazon Hub Delivery system that uses small businesses in 23 states (including California, New York and Washington) to complete shipments to customers. Those businesses need secure storage areas and must deliver an average of 30 packages every day outside of major holidays. However, Amazon isn't fussy abou


Don't Replace News Editors With AI
24Gizmodo / 2h
Germany’s best-selling newspaper, Bild, is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to replace certain editorial roles, in an effort to cut costs. Read more...


5 ways Disney makes cruising Europe easy for families
The Points Guy / 2h
Many people know Disney Cruise Line for its family-friendly cruises from North American home ports to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and Alaska. But did you know that every summer, one Disney cruise ship makes its way across the Atlantic Ocean for a season in the Mediterranean? Previously, Disney Magic was the lucky ship to cruise among the charming European ports, but in 2023, Disney Dream saile


Battery Health Tips: How to Make Your Phone Battery Last Longer
How-To Geek / 2h
Many of us rely on our phones for work, relaxation, and staying in touch with loved ones, so it’s a good idea to do everything possible to avoid wearing your battery our prematurely. Here are some tips and tricks to delay its wear and tear and keep it in good condition. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


Lenovo Thinkbook 14s Yoga Gen 3 Review: Excellent Internals, Iffy Extras
How-To Geek / 2h
The Lenovo Yoga laptop series is known for its flexible 2-in-1 design. I’ve been using the new Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 for a month now, and overall, it’s been a pleasant experience. However, some drawbacks make it difficult to recommend, at least for some. Read This Article on Review Geek ›


The 2024 Silverado EV WT impresses with a 450-mile range and outstanding towing
32TechCrunch / 3h
I hope you like gray. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck is, well, a work truck. Besides the impressive Ultima EV powertrain, there’s nothing spectacular about this truck. The seats have manual adjustments; the LCD control screens are small with huge bezels. Everything is gray, from the dashboard to the seats to the wheel fenders. There are no chrome accents or automated driving features.


'Pikmin 4' Is the Perfect Excuse to Chill Out and Stay In
Wired / 3h
The latest in Nintendo’s real-time strategy series is made for zoning out. In a good way.


Is British Airways premium economy worth it on the Boeing 777-300ER?
The Points Guy / 3h
British Airways launched its premium economy cabins and service way back in 2000, dubbing it World Traveller Plus. The product is on all the airline’s long-haul aircraft, so travelers (with one “l” here in the U.S.) will find it on most of the airline’s major international routes, including to the carrier’s U.S. gateways at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Phoenix Sky Harbor International


11 strategies to find cheap airfare
31The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Purchasing airfare can be a complicated process, and it can take considerable skill and patience to find the best possible ticket prices. To demystify the process and help you snag a great price on your next trip, we gathered 11 of our tried-and-true strategies for finding the best prices on airfare. Every situation is unique, so you may


Databricks picks up MosaicML, an OpenAI competitor, for $1.3B
TechCrunch / 3h
Investors aren’t the only ones who want to get their hands on hot tech companies in the field of AI: it’s also likely to spur a big wave of M&A, too: today, Databricks announced that it would pay $1.3 billion to acquire MosaicML, an open-source startup with neural networks expertise that has built a platform for organizations to train large language models and deploy generative AI tools based on


An Age-By-Age Guide to Talking to Kids About Sex
Lifehacker / 3h
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here . Read more...


Apple is reportedly working on a ton of new gadgets
Mashable / 3h
Prepare your wallets, Apple's faithful fans, because an absolute onslaught of new gadgets is coming. This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , who shared what he knows about Apple's roadmap for the next year or so. Of course, he's not only talking about the four variants of the iPhone 15 , which everyone knows are coming this fall. At the iPhone launch event, which typically happens early in


The Download: advertising on junk AI websites, and forest bathing in VR
30MIT Technology Review / 3h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads The news: AI chatbots are filling junk websites with AI-generated text that attracts paying advertisers. More than 140 major brands are paying for ads that end up on unrelia


A 5G deadline could ground some US flights starting July 1st
Engadget / 3h
Starting July 1st, any planes without retrofitted sensitive radar altimeters across the US can't land in low visibility, a stipulation that could cause delays for travelers, The Wall Street Journal reports . To be clear, this is not addressing an ongoing safety issue — the deadline aligns with US wireless companies increasing the power of their 5G networks , potentially creating greater interfere


Here's Everything Coming to Netflix the Week of June 26, 2023
How-To Geek / 3h
Netflix saved some heavy-hitting drops to round out the last week of June. The streaming service has some serious star power behind its final June releases, and there are multiple shows and movies to get excited about. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›


TP-Link’s New Smart Light Switches Support Matter
How-To Geek / 3h
Matter hasn’t quite lived up to its promise of an effort-free smart home platform, but some manufacturers are sticking with it. TP-Link is joining the fray with new smart switches of its own, belonging to its Tapo sub-brand. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


How to Tell if Your Hotel Room is Clean
How-To Geek / 3h
There’s been a lot of talk about how dirty hotels are recently. While some establishments hold themselves to the highest cleaning standards, others seem to do the bare minimum in between guests. It’s not unreasonable to want a clean and relatively germ-free room while spending the night, so we put together a guide to help you determine whether or not your hotel room is really clean, plus what to


SnapCalorie taps AI to estimate the caloric content of food from photos
TechCrunch / 3h
While working at Google, Wade Norris wanted to create a project that could positively impact people’s lives. He co-founded Google Lens, Google’s computer vision-powered app that brings up information related to the objects it identifies. But it didn’t quite scratch the itch. So several years ago, Norris teamed up with Scott Baron, a systems engineer in the aerospace industry, to launch a health-f


The Best Complimentary Airport Lounge Spa Treatments
One Mile at a Time / 3h
The quality of airport lounges can vary hugely, depending on where in the world you are, who can access the lounge, etc. Airlines and lounge operators try to find all kinds of ways to differentiate their lounge experience, and one of those ways is with complimentary spa treatments for guests. In this post, I wanted to provide a rundown of what I’d consider to be the best complimentary spa treatme



Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis Says Its Next Algorithm Will Eclipse ChatGPT
62Wired / 4h
Demis Hassabis says the company is working on a system called Gemini that will draw on techniques that powered AlphaGo to a historic victory over a Go champion in 2016.


The One-Shot Drug That Keeps on Dosing
30Wired / 4h
Chronic illness patients often struggle to keep up with medications that need frequent, timely doses. What if a single shot lasted for months?


Qualcomm introduces new Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipsets for budget-friendly phones
Engadget / 4h
Qualcomm just revealed its new budget-friendly mobile chipset, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. This refresh brings plenty of improvements that will kick lower-tier smartphones up a notch. The platform is designed for excellent battery life, with the company promising “all-day use.” Qualcomm also promises fast CPU speeds, 5G connectivity and the potential for upgraded visuals via integrated cameras. The chips


View of visitors in the Cass Avenue concourse of the Detroit Public Library during the dedication ceremonies of the Cas...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4h
View of visitors in the Cass Avenue concourse of the Detroit Public Library during the dedication ceremonies of the Cass Avenue entrance. Label on back: “Cass Avenue wings, main concourse. Dedication ceremonies, visitors. June 26, 1963.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


The Case Against The Case Against Travel
View from the Wing / 4h
It’s true that travel alone doesn’t make you interesting, but what you get out of travel can. And it’s also possible to do the uninteresting things, while still getting something out of travel more broadly. Continue reading ...


How to Prepare for All the Parenting 'Big Talks'
Lifehacker / 4h
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here . Read more...


Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Bing AI just got a really useful new feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Microsoft is in the process of adding a new feature to its Bing chatbot that will considerably increase the utility value of the AI, namely image recognition. Bing Vision is being tested with a small number of chatbot users at present, as Neowin reports, and it lets those folks upload an image for a query. In other words, instead of typing text, you can sling the AI a picture, and it’ll identify


Mamma mia - this Super Mario Windows game was actually just installing malware
Resource Hijacking (Enterprise T1496)•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Super Mario 3: Mario Forever, a legitimate game that represents a modernized spin on one of the all-time classics, is now the subject of an attack that is seeing malware spread to the Windows devices of excited players. The news comes from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs , which has identified a trojanized Super Mario Bros game installer that’s spreading malware. Cryptomining is clearly a fo


IBM acquires Apptio from Vista for $4.6B in cash to double down on hybrid cloud services
TechCrunch / 4h
As cloud architecture continues to more ubiquitous among organizations, increasingly what is more apparent is that many organizations are taking a hybrid approach, blending SaaS in private and public clouds with some products that remain on premises. Today, IBM made a big acquisition doubling down on the hybrid concept: it will pay $4.6 billion in cash to buy Apptio — which has built a platform t


The best travel pillows for every trip
Mashable / 4h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. The worst part about travelling is... well, travelling . Nobody likes to spend hours sitting in a cramped space in between two strangers with little to no leg room. In fact, if you think about it, every flight or bus ride is the worst way to begin and end just about every trip. Not to mention


How to watch the Tour de France 2023 in the U.S.
Mashable / 4h
The best ways to tune into every stage of the 2023 Tour de France: BEST VPN OVERALL ExpressVPN (1 year + 3 months) (opens in a new tab) $6.67/month (save $6.28/month) (opens in a new tab) MOST AFFORDABLE VPN CyberGhost VPN (2 years + 2 months) (opens in a new tab) $2.19/month (save $10.80/month) (opens in a new tab) BEST STREAMING OPTION Peacock Premium (opens in a new tab) $19.99/year for your f


The Morning After: NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee on the ISS into drinkable water
Engadget / 4h
NASA has achieved a technological milestone, announcing the International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) is now recycling 98 percent of all water astronauts bring onboard. Advanced dehumidifiers capture moisture from the station’s crew breaths and sweats, while urine processor assembly recovers water from astronauts’ urine through vacuum distillation. Accord


More People Are Going Blind. AI Can Help Fight It
Wired / 4h
Early detection is crucial for treating eye disease. AI-enhanced eye scan analyses could spot warning signs quicker—and reach patients at scale.


The US Senate Wants to Rein In AI. Good Luck With That
32Wired / 4h
With a poor track record on tech regulation, do lawmakers stand a chance?


How to Advocate for Trans Rights in Your Community
Wired / 4h
Want to push back against attacks targeting trans and gender-nonconforming people? Here are specific ways you can help—with your time, money, and everyday actions.


In the Future, Patients Won’t Go to the Hospital—It Will Come to Them
Wired / 4h
Virtual wards provide people with remote care and monitoring, allowing patients to go home sooner and hospitals to run more efficiently.


The US Is Exporting Anti-LGBTQ Hate Online
63Wired / 4h
Conspiracy theories and misinformation with their roots in the American right are driving global anti-LGBTQ sentiment—and offline violence.


Gmail and Google Calendar are getting an upgrade that your employees might actually like
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Running and operating a small business or start-up is tricky, but owners are set to get an organizational boost thanks to Google Workspace . The office software will now allow anyone with a personal Google account to create a booking page, meaning users without a paid Workspace subscription can now start taking appointments or meetings without needing to sign up to a full package. These booking p


How to Tell If Your Phone is Being Tracked
How-To Geek / 5h
Suspicious apps and email messages can harbor spyware designed to hack your phone. Even some standard apps like Find My on iPhone can be used to track you if you’re unknowingly sharing your location. So how can you tell if your phone is being tracked? The following signs could be a clue. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›



Samsung's latest Pokémon-themed Galaxy Buds are too cute
Engadget / 5h
Pokémon might be a Japanese franchise, but, like people around the world, South Korean conglomerate Samsung continues to show a kinship to the series with its latest Pokémon-themed products . The electronics company has announced the release of its new Pokémon Packs, with three new Galaxy Buds 2 cases designed to look like Jigglypuff, Ditto and Snorlax. Along with the adorable case, the packs fea


Malaysia Airlines Rolls Out (Limited) Free Wi-Fi
51One Mile at a Time / 5h
We’ve seen a trend lately whereby airlines have increasingly rolled out free Wi-Fi for passengers. This has come in a variety of forms, ranging from Delta offering unlimited free Wi-Fi to all SkyMiles members, to Air Canada offering free inflight messaging to Aeroplan members. As flagged by Executive Traveller , Malaysia Airlines is now joining the list of airlines offering free Wi-Fi… but in a l


Best cloud management software of 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cloud computing is one of the best innovations of the 21st century. It has made it easy for people to build online services and spurred a massive explosion in the internet economy. In the early stages of the internet, you needed to buy and maintain your own servers or sign long-term contracts with co-location providers, but cloud computing changed all of that. Anyone can now sign up with a cloud


The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5’s price could be its fatal flaw
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series has been a big seller for Samsung, and these phones are reportedly a lot more popular than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold line. There’s one obvious reason for that – the price, and for this reason the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 might struggle a bit. That’s because according to Greek site Tech Maniacs , the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 will start at €1,299 (around $1,415 / £1,1


Norman Reedus wanders France in 'The Walking Dead' Daryl spinoff clip
100+Mashable / 5h
Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) is a long way from the Commonwealth in his upcoming spinoff from The Walking Dead . Following a first peek of the production in May, AMC gave fans of the long-running franchise another treat with a second look at the Daryl spinoff, catching up with the fan favourite after he rode off into the horizon on his beloved motorbike at the end of the series. In the teaser, we


How to post on Instagram from your desktop
Mashable / 5h
Instagram has had a slew of new updates recently, from being able to add music to your Instagram notes (if you actually use those), to including up to five links in your bio now. One much-requested update came a few years ago though — having a viable way to post via your desktop or laptop. Launched globally in October 2021, the feature allows creators to post photos or videos via their web browse


Escape from Tarkov streamer and dataminer gets permabanned and unbanned in under 24 hours
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
A streamer and dataminer that's been at the centre of Escape from Tarkov 's datamining saga, has had a whirlwind 24 hours finding themselves supposedly permanently banned before being unbanned within the day. LogicalSolutions tweeted on Saturday that they had been permabanned, but proceeded to follow up just 24 hours later, with an update saying that the decision had been reversed. The latter cam


Adobe indemnity clause designed to ease enterprise fears about AI-generated art
25TechCrunch / 5h
When it comes to artworks created by generative AI, enterprise users have specific legal concerns around permissions – and Adobe has recognized those worries. That’s why the company has written an indemnity clause that states that Adobe will pay any copyright claims related to works generated in Adobe Firefly, the company’s generative AI art creation tool. In a statement about the clause, the com


Lucid will power Aston Martin's future EVs
Engadget / 5h
Aston Martin plans to build "ultra-luxury high-performance" EVs using Lucid's electric motors, batteries and other technology, Lucid announced in a press release . It's the first deal for Lucid to supply parts to other automakers — much like Rimac, which itself developed batteries and other components for Aston Martin, along with Koenigsegg and others. Lucid recently released its own debut electr


Windows 11 Copilot leak gives us a glimpse of the AI assistant in action
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We know Windows 11 is set to get Microsoft’s Copilot built in, and we’ve just caught a glimpse of the AI assistant feature (well, actually, a couple of sightings, and we’ll come back to the other one later). In case you missed it (unlikely, admittedly), Copilot is the Bing Chat -powered integrated AI that pops up in a side panel to help in Windows 11, and Windows Latest managed to get a peek at a


Amazon’s New Robots Are Rolling Out an Automation Revolution
72Wired / 6h
A wave of advanced machines is coming to the company’s facilities thanks to better AI and robots smart enough to work with—and without—humans.


Samsung 55-Inch QN90C Neo QLED 4K TV (2023) Review: Another Fantastic QLED
How-To Geek / 6h
The 55-inch Samsung QN90C is the brand’s latest foray into 4K QLEDs, and that Mini LED lighting just keeps improving. The picture is breathtaking, the features are numerous, and the slightly confusing Tizen OS makes for a great smart TV. Mind you, it’s not a flagship model, but it performs like one. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›


'The Idol' episode 5 preview teases a tense end to the season
27Mashable / 6h
For better or worse, The Idol has nearly come to an end. Max has now dropped the preview for the fifth and final episode of the season, which follows Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) as she balances the demands of her tour with the growing influence of Tedros (The Weeknd) in her life. Will she break free of him, though, or fall completely under his spell? The Idol is streaming now on Max.


“Forest bathing” might work in virtual reality too
26MIT Technology Review / 6h
The Japanese concept of “forest bathing,” or shinrin-­yoku (森林浴), has long been acclaimed for its supposed health benefits. Hundreds of scientific studies suggest that it can improve mental health and cognitive performance , reduce blood pressure , and even treat depression and anxiety. Yet forests can be hard to reach or, for some, completely inaccessible in a world where as many as 5 billion pe


Thousands of LastPass users have been locked out of their accounts - here's what to do if you're affected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A number of LastPass users have reported struggling to access their accounts due to security upgrades from the company. The issues began in May 2023, when the password manager announced some upcoming changes and warned users that they would have to log back into their accounts and reset their multi-factor authentication (MFA). However, many users have reported being locked out of their accounts e


Netflix is removing its 'basic' plan in Canada
Engadget / 6h
Users in Canada are once again serving as involuntary first adopters of Netflix's new policies. Following its February decision to charge more for account sharing between houses in the country, the streamer has now announced its basic plan will no longer be an option for Canada's subscribers, The Winnipeg Free Press reports . Anyone already on a basic plan doesn't have to worry about being kicked


Xbox head says Microsoft bought Bethesda to stop it "skipping" Xbox
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has claimed that Microsoft's acquisition of Bethesda was motivated by a fear that Sony might incentivize the studio to "skip our platform". While providing testimony at the ongoing court battle between Microsoft and the US Federal Trade Commission over the former's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard , Spencer voiced his concern that when it came to Starfield ,


Diablo IV and other Blizzard games taken down by DDoS attack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A number of Blizzard games including Diablo IV were inaccessible over the weekend following a DDoS attack that left some users without access. Following a number of Reddit comments concerning downtime, the company took to Twitter to announce that it was investigating an issue affecting its authentication servers, which it said “may result in failed or slow login attempts.” One user commented on t


Get a whole new perspective this summer with this 4K drone, now $110 off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of June 26, you can get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $89.99 instead of $199.99 — that's a savings of 55%. Looking for a fun summer activity? How about getting out into the great outdoors and seeing the world from a fresh new perspective with help from a drone? If you want to make some amazing memories — and get them all in 4K — the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dua


This $31 portable flash drive works with your smartphone
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of June 26, you can get the 4-in-1 Smart Flash Drive for just $30.99 instead of $39.99 — that's a savings of 22%. Sick of that annoying notification that your phone storage is almost full? You don't have to shell out the big bucks on a new phone with more storage. You can now just as easily transfer files onto a super portable flash drive with the 4-in-1 Smart Flash Drive. This 128GB fl



Boost your cardio with this 2-in-1 bike and rower, now 51% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of June 26, you can get the Stamina Deluxe Conversion II Recumbent Bike/Rower for $678.99 instead of $1,399.99 — that's a savings of 51%. If you're looking for a full-body workout while simultaneously remaining kind to your joints and your back, a recumbent exercise bike might just do the trick. Stamina Deluxe Conversion II Recumbent Bike/Rower is a 2-in-1 exercise machine that allows f


Pay only $111 for this refurbished 2-in-1 Lenovo Chromebook
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of June 26, you can get a refurbished Lenovo 2-in-1 Chromebook for just $110.99 instead of $475.99 — that's a savings of 76%. Chromebooks may not have all the fancy bells and whistles many high-end laptops have, but they are reliable devices with enough features to help you achieve most web-based tasks. They're also on the cheaper end of the spectrum, making them a great buy for folks w


Guerrilla honors Lance Reddick with touching Horizon Forbidden West tribute
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Guerrilla Games has included a memorial site to Lance Reddick in Horizon Forbidden West via a game patch. The site pays tribute to the actor who played the iconic character of Sylens in the game as well as its predecessor Horizon Zero Dawn . The commemorative shrine for Lance Reddick can be found in the Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores expansion and features the actor's name brightly illumin


Google reportedly working on YouTube Playables game streaming service
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It looks like Google is whipping up another game streaming service, albeit this time through the YouTube video-sharing platform. YouTube Playables will reportedly be the company's succeeding streaming platform after the failure of Google Stadia , which shut down entirely earlier this year. The report of YouTube Playables' existence comes from the Wall Street Journal , which cites an internal emai


Aston Martin taps Lucid to help develop electric vehicles
TechCrunch / 7h
Lucid Group , the U.S. automaker that produces the luxury all-electric Air sedan, will supply Aston Martin with powertrain components for future electric vehicle models, the companies said Monday. The iconic British luxury automaker aims to launch an EV in 2025. The agreement marks a first for Lucid — a chance to act as supplier and diversify its revenue streams. Lucid has been struggling to meet


The robotic falcon maker who lost £100,000 to cyber criminals
44BBC News - Technology / 7h
John Donald transferred the money to fraudsters as his business struggled during the Covid pandemic.


NASA is creating a ChatGPT-like assistant for astronauts
Engadget / 7h
Despite our intrinsic distrust of AI in space taught to us by movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey (" I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave "), it offers large advantages to both manned and unmanned missions. To that end, NASA is developing a system that will allow astronauts to perform maneuvers, conduct experiments and more using a natural-language ChatGPT-like interface, The Guardian reported. "The id


Save On Select Hyatt Stays With Amex Offers
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. We’ve just seen Amex roll out a new offer for stays at select brands, which could save you some money on a summer hotel stay. Spend $400+ with select Hyatt brands, save $100 There’s a new targeted Amex Offers deal for stays at Hyatt Independent Collecti


Today Only: Earn 2-10x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. There’s one promotion on online purchases right now that I thin


Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, June 26 (game #518)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 26
Mashable / 11h
New week, new day, new Wordle ! And as always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution today. If you just want to be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for June 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created


Avoid roaming charges with this lifetime aloSIM deal
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR : Get a £40 aloSIM Mobile Data Traveller Lifetime eSIM credit for only £20 — that's a saving of 50%. Travelling internationally may be on your list of activities this year or your bucket list. While it’s exciting to take in new sights and cultures, you also have to think about the more boring parts of travel. Making sure you have access to data is important to stay connected with friends an


How to watch Wimbledon online for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 11h
SAVE 49%: Livestream Wimbledon for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. Novak Djokovic has already won the Australian Open and Roland Garros this year, so the big question is whether anyone can stop the star from claiming his fifth Wimbl


Junk websites filled with AI-generated text are pulling in money from programmatic ads
74MIT Technology Review / 11h
People are using AI chatbots to fill junk websites with AI-generated text that attracts paying advertisers, according to a new report from the media research organization NewsGuard that was shared exclusively with MIT Technology Review. Over 140 major brands are paying for ads that end up on unreliable AI-written sites, likely without their knowledge. Ninety percent of the ads from major brands f


How to watch the Tour de France online for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 49%: Livestream the Tour de France for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. For anyone curious about how tough the Tour de France really is, we recommend checking out Tour de France: Unchained on Netflix . It provides an up-close ac


French VC firm Frst reaches $80 million first close for its new seed fund
67TechCrunch / 12h
Frst , the Paris-based VC firm with no vowel in its name, is in the process of raising its second fund. The firm has already reached a first closing of €72 million (nearly $80 million at today’s exchange rate). And if there’s one thing to say about this new fund is that it’s business as usual for Frst. As the name