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The Beatles Used AI to Create Their 'Final Song' With John Lennon’s Voice
5KGizmodo / 15h
Nearly two months after AI created a viral hit song featuring (fake) Drake and The Weeknd that shook the music industry, The Beatles are getting ready to possibly do the same by using this advanced technology to release their “final song” with deceased member John Lennon. Read more...
Pixar's 'Carl's Date' trailer teases a glorious 'Up' reunion
500+Mashable / 17h
Up fans, rejoice! 14 years after Pixar's heartwarming tale of an elderly man and his dog travelling to South America via a balloon-assisted floating house, the duo are coming back for a new short film. In the clip above, Carl (Ed Asner) attempts to prepare for a date with the help of Dug (Bob Peterson), asking his faithful talking hound if the heart-shaped chocolates he's bought are "fun" before
Great Deal: Buy LifeMiles With 160% Bonus (1.27 Cents)
3KOne Mile at a Time / 17h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first & business class travel. The Avianca LifeMiles program has just launched a new promotion on purchased miles, and there’s an exclusive value proposition for OMAAT readers who register . If you’re frustrated by the recent United MileagePlus devaluation and want a great value transatlantic premium cabin award, thi
Kaya Founders backs Philippines startups from “Day 0”
TechCrunch / 47min
The Philippines’ startup ecosystem is poised for strong growth, thanks to the country’s rising GDP, fast adoption of online services and a new generation of founders. Launched by tech and investment veterans, Kaya Founders wants to back the most promising startups from the very beginning. The venture firm announced today that it has closed $12 million in funding across two new funds, bringing its
4 things you need to know about Juneteenth, the federal holiday
30Mashable / 48min
Just days before its 156th anniversary, President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth, which marks the true end of slavery, an official federal holiday. On July Fourth, the nation will celebrate its independence that began in 1776. Across the country, Americans, many with no ancestral connection to early colonists, will watch firework displays, march in parades, and proudly wear red, white,
Finfra lets Indonesian businesses add embedded finance to their platforms
TechCrunch / 1h
Finfra , an Indonesian startup that provides the tech infrastructure for online businesses that want to offer embedded finance products, has raised $1 million in new funding. The round included participation from DSX Ventures, Seedstars International Ventures, Cento Ventures, Fintech Nation, FirstPick, BADideas Fund and Hustle Fund. The startup’s new funding will be used on product development an
Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US
53BBC News - Technology / 2h
The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.
Instagram's new music-sharing status feels like the return of MySpace
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
What is old is now new again as Instagram is updating its Notes status tool with a new music-sharing feature. This information comes from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg who shared the update via the Broadcast channel on his Instagram account (which is only viewable on mobile). He states that users will soon be able to post a short 30-second clip of a song they like directly to their Notes for all their
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 14
Mashable / 3h
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
The case for 'Succession' season 5
Mashable / 3h
Count me among the hordes of Succession fans who regarded the season 4 (and series) finale as a triumph, and applauded showrunner Jesse Armstrong for sticking the landing. Also, count me among the untold numbers who have spent weeks refining a dream storyline that could yet be told after that ending. It's a very Succession -like situation — dissatisfaction and desire for control, even in the face
3D muscle reconstruction shows 3.2 million-year-old “Lucy” walked upright
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
3D reconstruction of lower limb muscles of Australopithecus afarensis fossil AL 288-1, aka "Lucy." Credit: Ashleigh Wiseman One of the most famous fossils in human evolutionary history is known as " Lucy ," who belonged to an extinct species called Australopithecus afarensis —an early relative of Homo sapiens who was among the first hominins to walk upright. But scientists have long debated the e
The Mario Movie's Cast and Crew Talk Bringing the Mushroom Kingdom to Life
Gizmodo / 4h
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Discrimination bigger concern from AI than human extinction, says EU
36BBC News - Technology / 4h
The warning comes ahead of the European Parliament voting on rules to regulate artificial intelligence.
OpenAI rolls out big chatbot API upgrades for developers
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / An AI-generated chatbot flying like a superhero. (credit: Stable Diffusion / OpenAI) On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a sizable update to its large language model API offerings (including GPT-4 and gpt-3.5-turbo ), including a new function calling capability, significant cost reductions, and a 16,000 token context window option for the gpt-3.5-turbo model. In large language models (LLMs), t
Amazon Web Services Meltdown Temporarily Breaks the Internet
Gizmodo / 4h
Amazon Web Services, the ubiquitous cloud computing provider that is responsible for supporting large portions of the internet , endured a pretty bad meltdown today. For obvious reasons, that was bad news for the droves of websites and companies that rely on it to keep things running smoothly. Read more...
Reddit Blackout: CEO downplays protest. Subreddits vow to keep fighting.
Mashable / 5h
The 48-hour Reddit "Blackout " is technically coming close to an end. However, the company's blasé attitude about this issue, which clearly many of its users feel passionate about, may end up backfiring. And that scheduled two-day protest may be extended on some subreddit communities...indefinitely. On Monday, thousands of subreddits went private , blocking access to the years-worth of content th
American Comedian Joked About Malaysia Flight 370, Now Interpol Is Looking For Her
View from the Wing / 5h
Interpol is has been asked to track down a New York-based comedian at the request of Malaysia, because she told a joke about Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. While the joke was criminally un-funny, but she’s an American and this is an abuse of power that should concern all Americans. Continue reading ...
Harrison Ford Says Punch Nazis, Just Like Indy Would
100+Gizmodo / 5h
In the realm of fictional characters who are well-known for punching Nazis, Indiana Jones has to be at the top of the list. So one might wonder what Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford, has to say about that. Read more...
OpenInfra Foundation opens regional hubs in Europe and Asia
24TechCrunch / 5h
The Open Infrastructure Foundation , the open-source foundation that hosts projects like the OpenStack cloud computing platform and Starling X edge computing stack, today announced that it is launching two regional hubs — OpenInfra Asia based in Singapore and OpenInfra Europe based in Belgium — to better promote and protect open source in those regions. The Foundation specifically notes that whil
Here's what the internet might look like without Reddit
Mashable / 5h
We are on day two of the Reddit Blackout , as thousands of subreddits protest the company's decision to steeply hike the price of access to its API, which many popular third-party apps like Apollo rely on to work. These apps are now being priced out to the extent that shutting down is the only option left for them. Their failure deeply impacts popular Reddit communities as well, since moderators
Glow-Worms Can’t Find Their Spark Under Harsh Light Pollution
Gizmodo / 5h
Nights on Earth are getting brighter with the spread of human light pollution , reducing humankind’s visibility of the cosmos. But the brightening night is also messing with glow-worms, spunky insects that rely on their luminous abdomens to procreate. Read more...
Google's 'Katamari Damacy' easter egg lets you roll up your search results
47Engadget / 5h
Google has a long history of building in easter eggs into its search engine, whether that’s minigames or animations when searching specific keywords . The company is continuing the fun with a built-in minigame when you search for " Katamari " (via Kotaku ), a game series that originally launched on the PlayStation 2. The minigame lets you roll everything on the page into a virtual ball. To start,
Thank God, Star Wars Outlaws Isn't Set During the Rise of the Empire
20Gizmodo / 6h
Of all the surprising things we’ve learned about Star Wars Outlaws in the days since its reveal—its focus on the galaxy far, far away’s underworld elements; its open-world gameplay ; its intriguing protagonist Kay Vess—one of the most pleasant is a simple chronological shift that presents so much potential. Read more...
After Decades of Independence, Moog Sells Out Again [Corrected]
40Gizmodo / 6h
Correction 6/13/2023, 10:23: P.M. ET: An earlier version of this story and headline incorrectly implied that Moog Music has been an independent company for 70 years. However, the company was previously sold to parent muSonics in 1971, and later Norlin Industries. After bankruptcy, the company was returned to its … Read more...
Fast-paced platformer 'Neon White' is coming to Xbox
300+Engadget / 6h
During the Xbox Games Extended Showcase , it emerged that several more indie titles are bound for Game Pass. One of them is Neon White, which was one of Engadget's favorite games of 2022 . It debuted on PC and Nintendo Switch last June before landing on PlayStation in December. There's no Xbox release date as yet, but as soon as Neon White lands on Microsoft's consoles, Game Pass subscribers can
Google Delays Bard AI Launch in the EU Over Privacy Concerns
34Gizmodo / 6h
Google has delayed the release of its Bard chatbot in the European Union, according to Irish regulators concerned the AI doesn’t adhere to the European Union’s data protection laws . Google announced it was releasing its Bard chatbot only last week, giving the EU little time to discuss what steps the tech giant took to… Read more...
Lead admin of child sex abuse website pleads guilty, faces 20 years to life
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Charles O'Rear) A man described as the lead administrator of a child sexual abuse website pleaded guilty to engaging in a child exploitation enterprise and faces a sentence of at least 20 years and possibly life in prison. The website was "dedicated to the advertisement and distribution of images and videos depicting child sexual abuse," the federal government said
Reddit CEO assures employees that API pricing protests haven’t hurt revenue
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Reddit ) There are nearly 8,500 subreddits that are private or read-only right now in protest over Reddit's upcoming API price hike. The protest started on June 12, crashed Reddit for three hours , and is scheduled to continue until June 14. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, according to an internal memo reportedly viewed by The Verge today, isn't too worried, though, since it hasn't hur
Alan Wake II preview: A waking nightmare
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / I just wanted some toilet paper from the General Store... what the heck is that?! (credit: Remedy ) Over a decade ago, the release of Alan Wake cemented Remedy Entertainment—then best-known for the Max Payne series—as the arbiter of mind-bending, original, and somewhat experimental experiences that blend traditional action-adventure gameplay with atmospheric environments and existential
Binance Spars With U.S. Regulators Over Asset Freeze
21NYT > Technology / 6h
A judge urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to reach a compromise with Binance that would allow the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to continue operating in the United States.
Pixel phones will call your worried friends, and more from the June feature drop
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google devices of all stripes today were treated to a feature drop, which is larger than a security update but smaller than a whole-number OS change. Google drops features every three months or so, and they include large and small updates across myriad devices. The June 2023 Pixel Feature Drop is so wide that it hits Pixel phones, Pixel Watch , Fitbit watches and even the Pixel Tablet and Pixel F
Husband Flies First Class While Family Is In Coach, So He Can Flirt With Other Passengers
25View from the Wing / 6h
One father pretends he is working in order to claim the business class seat while his family is seated at the back of the plane. When what he's really up there for is to chat up the woman sitting next to him. And the woman shared the experience on TikTok. Continue reading ...
The CIA Warned Ukraine Not to Blow Up the Nord Stream Pipeline: Report
Gizmodo / 6h
After learning of a plot by the Ukrainian military to blow up the Nord Stream pipeline last summer, the CIA warned the embattled nation’s government not to move ahead with its plans, according to new reporting from the Wall Street Journal. Read more...
The Gaming Shelf Travels With The Last Caravan
Gizmodo / 6h
Games have always been used to build community, with current examples like the Anti-Imperialist Bundle (supporting a local chapter of the MTST Solidarity Kitchen in Brazil) and the Queer Games Bundle , which directly benefits queer game designers. We are also in the middle of the second annual KiwiRPG week ! Read more...
Forget Boxes, Ikea’s Experimental Designers Created a Couch That Fits in an Envelope
29Gizmodo / 6h
Ikea has turned stuffing big things into small packages into an art form with its flat-packed, easy-to-transport furniture. But how far can the company take its obsession with deconstructing furniture ? How about a couch that can be carried home from an Ikea store in an envelope ? Read more...
Pandemic-era hit 'Phasmophobia' is coming to consoles this August
22Engadget / 6h
Phasmophobia , like Among Us and Animal Crossing , was a staple of pandemic-era gaming — the co-op ghost hunts were a way to connect when real-life meetings were much scarier. If you missed out or just have fond memories, then, you'll be glad to hear that Kinetic Games is releasing the title on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and Xbox Series X/S in early access this August. The living room version
Binance Spars With U.S. Regulators Over Asset Freeze
21NYT > Technology / 6h
A judge urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to reach a compromise with Binance that would allow the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange to continue operating in the United States.
The Blue Moon update makes me want to play Fallout 76 again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Fallout 76 just got a new update with fresh public events, daily ops mutations, and rewards. In a pleasant surprise the Xbox Extended Showcase gave us a sneak peak into Fallout 76 's newest update, Once in a Blue Moon. This howling horror show depicts mutant werewolves among a flurry of other monstrosities that'll be attacking your bases, so team up and suit up because it looks like this'll be a
After Blowing Up Crypto Industry, Exec Turns to Magic Mushrooms
23Futurism / 6h
Crypto Tripto Wondering what Su Zhu and Kyle Davies, the crypto hedge fund managers widely credited as the first major domino to fall in last year's devastating crypto crash, have been up to since the collapse their now-defunct firm led to the vaporization of about one trillion dollars? As they told The New York Times in a newly-published profile , they've never been on the lam . No sir! They've
Popular subreddits plan to extend API protests indefinitely
Engadget / 6h
Moderators from popular Reddit communities say they plan to extend their blackout protests indefinitely. Many of the subreddits protesting the company’s API changes were initially scheduled to participate only from Monday to Wednesday this week. But the vow to extend the demonstration came after CEO Steve Huffman reportedly sent a memo to staff saying Reddit would “get through it” while opining t
Three Ways a Pillowcase Can Keep Your House a Little Cleaner
Lifehacker / 6h
Pillowcases are more versatile household helpers than we give them credit for. In addition to protecting your pillows from your night sweats, they can help you keep things a little neater around the house. Here are three ways to repurpose yours. Read more...
For reasons no one can fathom, McDonald’s has released a new Game Boy Color game
27Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / We couldn't get it on genuine hardware on short notice, but the game runs fine on the Analogue Pocket using a Game Boy Color FPGA core. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Infinite monkeys working at infinite typewriters would have trouble coming up with the sentence I am about to write: Fast food giant McDonald's has released a new retro-style game featuring Grimace, the purple milkshake blob.
Montana calls UN climate report “hearsay” at landmark youth-led climate trial
23Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Glacier National Park, Montana. (credit: Evgeny Vasenev | Cavan ) Yesterday, a landmark climate trial kicked off in Montana, with 16 young residents demanding that the state be ordered to do more to protect residents' constitutional rights by reducing emissions and tossing out state policies promoting the fossil fuels industry. The trial comes shortly after the state legislature passed
Alabama Congressman Wants to Restrict Air Force Travel Funds as Battle Over Space Command HQ Heats Up
23Gizmodo / 7h
Alabama lawmakers are tightening the screws in the ongoing battle over the relocation of the Space Command headquarters, a move that the current U.S. administration is looking to reverse due to the state’s severe anti-abortion law. Read more...
The 9 Credit Cards I Use Most For Spending
41One Mile at a Time / 7h
I have over two dozen credit cards , though I hold onto these cards for a variety of reasons. I have some of these cards because they help me maximize my everyday spending, while I have other cards because of the ongoing perks that they offer. In this post I wanted to share the cards that I spend the most money on, as this has evolved over time. Credit cards worth having for the benefits There ar
othmeralia : Look at this stuff…. isn’t it neat? I tend to think of Ariel as a museum curator and Belle as the libraria...
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
othmeralia : Look at this stuff…. isn’t it neat? I tend to think of Ariel as a museum curator and Belle as the librarian but this dye book would definitely be in Ariel’s cavern of wonders. This ombre fabric would make a great little mermaid cosplay look but I still can’t get over the fact it’s from 1907! The coal tar colours of Farbwerke vorm. Meister Lucius & Brüning, Hoechst on Main and their a
A Bambi Live-Action Movie Is in the Works to Make Us Relive Childhood Trauma
31Gizmodo / 7h
It was only a matter of time before we got to see Bambi’s mom die in “live-action” glory . Read more...
The Summer of Smoke Is Just Getting Started
49Gizmodo / 7h
Last week, hazardous air hung over much of the Eastern U.S. —blanketing major cities like New York , Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. in a heavy haze of smoke. The Air Quality Index shot above 400 in some places (including NYC), well into the danger zone for human health. Thankfully, shifting air… Read more...
Pebble Mobility wants to build the iPhone of electric RVs
TechCrunch / 7h
Bingrui Yang knows a thing or two about hardware, software and how people interact with them — skills picked up during stints at Apple, Zoox and Cruise. Now he’s applying those tricks of the trade to RVs with Pebble Mobility , a California-based EV startup he founded that aims to change the way people live and work on the road (or at the campground). “We’ve seen a profound shift in how people liv
Man of Steel Showed Superman's (and DC's) Fragility for All to See
Gizmodo / 7h
Few superheroes have had as tumultuous a media presence as Superman . Joel Shuster and Jerry Siegel’s 1938 creation grew in popularity outside of comics thanks to Christopher Reeve’s movies and the 1990s cartoon (and the subsequent DC Animated Universe shows that spawned from it). During the 2000s, the character’s… Read more...
OpenAI Warned Microsoft That Its AI Is Absolutely Terrible At Telling the Truth
83Futurism / 7h
2000 and Late Last fall, as Microsoft was rushing to stuff AI tech into its Bing search engine, its partner OpenAI warned the tech giant about the dangers of integrating its GPT-4 large language model (LLM) early without training it more, the Wall Street Journal reports . Despite OpenAI cautioning Microsoft that jumping the gun and integrating an unreleased version of the LLM could lead to lies a
World’s Second Highest Paid Athlete Shows Up In Beijing, Trolls Border Officials
View from the Wing / 7h
Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina national football team and the world’s second highest paid athlete earning $130 million last year, flew into Beijing on a private jet. And was taken into custody. Continue reading ...
New leaks hint the OnePlus Nord 3 may see an all-around hardware upgrade
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A series of leaked renders for OnePlus’ Nord 3 have recently surfaced, potentially giving us our first look at the upcoming smartphone. The renders come from German tech website WinFuture , and they appear to be either marketing or press images which may indicate an imminent launch. If you check out the photos, you may notice the device has an identical design to the China-exclusive OnePlus Ace 2
Megaplume of water vapor erupting on Enceladus caught by Webb Telescope
29Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A close up of Enceladus (inset) and a wide-field view of the geysers it creates. (credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and G. Villanueva ) Enceladus, a frozen moon orbiting Saturn, has caught the interest of scientists because of the plumes of water vapor that erupt from its icy crust, which are possible evidence for a subsurface ocean. And an ocean means it has the potential for life (at lea
A company called Atari is releasing a brand-new 2600 cartridge this year
65Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Mr. Run and Jump Enlarge / A render of the Mr. Run and Jump Atari cartridge. (credit: Atari) The company that currently owns the Atari name and trademarks has decided to give owners of the old Atari Video Computer System (aka the Atari 2600) something new to do. Mr. Run and Jump is a new Atari-published platformer that is coming to vintage Atari consoles in cartridge form, complete with a box and
Microsoft promises Starfield has “fewest bugs” of any Bethesda game
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Hopefully that ship is supposed to do that... (credit: Bethesda Softworks) At this point it's more than fair to say that Bethesda has a reputation for massive, ambitious RPGs that can be absolutely riddled with bugs , at least at launch. Bethesda has even leaned into this reputation a bit, warning players of "all new spectacular issues none of us have encountered" ahead of 2018's Fallou
How to travel on a budget: Here are our 22 top tips
42The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. “How can I travel on a budget?” is one of the top questions we receive at TPG. There’s no question that travel is expensive right now as millions satisfy the itch to travel more. Demand has been through the roof. Inflation and correspondingly high hotel, rental car and airline ticket costs have many would-be travelers throwing up their ha
At Meta, Everything Old Is New Again
21Gizmodo / 8h
Meta is going back to basics. The company with some of the world’s top engineering talent in the world (though staff numbers have taken a hit as of late) and tens of billions in quarterly revenue has figured out that social features present since the long-defunct AIM and in some of the earliest multiplayer games could… Read more...
Three Things You Should Do Before Deleting Your Reddit Account
Lifehacker / 8h
Reddit is in turmoil. The company decided to make it prohibitively expensive for third-party Reddit apps to exist after June 30, a move that hasn’t gone down well with its users . If these events—or anything else—have you threatening to delete your Reddit account, there are a few things to do first. Read more...
These Birthday Cake Waffles Are Almost Too Easy
Lifehacker / 8h
I’ve waffled many things , but few batters, which is odd given the intended purpose of the waffle maker. I can count the number of times I’ve made actual waffles in mine on one hand, and I rarely make anything that has to be poured onto the plates (I usually just smash stuff). Liquid batters do well in a waffle maker,… Read more...
In-Ear Device Aims to Help People With Long Covid Get Answers About Their Illness
29Gizmodo / 8h
STAT Health announced it has created a device that will monitor the root cause for people suffering from long Covid and POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) symptoms. The device, called STAT, uses blood flow measurements to determine why an individual may be suffering from dizziness, fainting spells,… Read more...
Jack Dorsey Says Indian Officials Raided Twitter Employees' Homes
Gizmodo / 8h
Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey says government officials in Turkey and India “made many requests” to remove posts or accounts tied to journalists and other dissident voices critical of the state during his leadership. Dorsey claimed the officials would demand Twitter provide targeted users’ contact… Read more...
Major New Study Finds Way to Significantly Expand Heart Donor Pool
Gizmodo / 8h
A transplant method pioneered by Duke University researchers and others is set to expand the availability of hearts from organ donors. In a major study published this month, the authors found that hearts obtained from deceased donors using this method were just as safe to use as those gathered traditionally. If widely… Read more...
NASA Sending Adorable Little Buddy to Hang Out Next to the James Webb
65Futurism / 8h
Sidekick Energy After spending an exceedingly lonely year and a half peering into the universe roughly a million miles from the Earth, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is finally getting some company. The space agency recently selected a toaster-sized cubesat that will become the much bigger telescope's tiny, adorable "sidekick," according to a statement . NASA chose the $8.5 million space missi
'33 Immortals' first look: Defying a god is more fun with friends
1KEngadget / 8h
Have you ever struggled to bring together four folks for an Overwatch team? Tried to figure out how you and your friends can play Destiny 2 simultaneously? Can you imagine assembling 33 players for a 25-minute raid? 33 Immortals plans to do exactly that. Channeling the animation style of retro cartoons (and a little Banner Saga ), 33 Immortals is a massively substantially multiplayer roguelike to
United Airlines Will Begin Serving Three Meals On Long Flights
88View from the Wing / 8h
Airlines fly ultra long haul flights, such as New York to Hong Kong or Sydney to Perth, and they usually treat catering similarly to a short hop across the pond from Boston to London - a meal after takeoff, and then something to eat again prior to landing, perhaps with midflight snacks available in the galley. Passengers are hungry . Continue reading ...
McDonald's Serves Up a Brand New Game Boy Color Game in the Year 2023
400+Gizmodo / 9h
Although he started life as a villain in the McDonald’s cinematic universe, Grimace has come around and spent most of his 52 years as one of the fast food chain’s more endearing—yet confusing—mascots. To help celebrate his 52nd birthday, McDonald’s has commissioned a brand new Game Boy Color game —in 2023—starring the… Read more...
GitHub Survey Finds 92% of Programmers Are Using AI Tools
84Gizmodo / 9h
Is using computer code to debug computer code a little too on the nose? Not for programmers at large companies, apparently. A new survey from Microsoft’s GitHub says that out of 500 programmers surveyed, 92% reported using AI tools in their workflow. Read more...
It's Jamie Foxx, John Boyega, and Teyonah Parris vs. the government in 'They Cloned Tyrone' trailer
Mashable / 9h
Jamie Foxx, John Boyega , AND Teyonah Parris — I'm already seated for They Cloned Tyrone . Juel Taylor's feature directorial debut follows an outlandish trio with stellar style as they stumble upon a government conspiracy. It turns out, the government is cloning people living in Slick Charles (Foxx), Fontaine (Boyega), and Yo-Yo's (Parris) neighborhood, and it's up to them to put an end to it. Wi
Reddit's CEO reportedly told staff that the community's API protest will blow over
Engadget / 9h
If you go to Reddit right now, your favorite subreddit might not be available. More than 8,000 communities on the platform have gone private to protest Reddit's API policy changes. Moderators of many of those subreddits said they'd open up access to their communities again on Wednesday, while others are prepared to prolong their protests indefinitely. Either way, Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve H
'Forza Motorsport' wants you to drive forever
100+Engadget / 9h
"Basically, we're not planning a distinct sequel at all." Dan Greenawalt, GM of the Forza series, has been working on Motorsport games for two decades, but his remarks in a post-Xbox Showcase briefing on Sunday suggest this next release could be the last in the series. Forza Motorsport is the eighth title in Turn 10 Studios' driving sim franchise, and the first new entry in almost half a decade.
Strange New World's Melissa Navia Talks Flying the Enterprise | io9 Interview
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This Amazon and Spotify Dropshipping Course Is $30 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
If you’re looking for ways to make extra money, dropshipping is one way to earn some passive income—and right now, you can get lifetime access to lessons and materials through this Amazon FBA and Shopify dropshipping course bundle for $29.99 (regularly $39). Read more...
Phasmophobia is finally coming to consoles with early access announced
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
In an exciting surprise announcement the genre-defining horror game Phasmophobia will be coming to consoles with early access announced for later this year. In a typically creepy short trailer you can see a player walk through all the familiar sites we PC users are familiar with. However, this time the fun isn't tethered to those with a gaming PC, no, Phasmophobia is finally coming to consoles wi
Game director for Avowed wants you to play it - obviously
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Xbox Extended Showcase is spotlighting the exciting new action RPG Avowed with its game director Carrie Patel talking us through the universe and its connections to Pillars of Eternity . While it has been confirmed that Avowed will share a universe with the Pillars of Eternity in the world of Eora, Patel confirms that this isn't crucial information. "You don't need to have played Pillars one
OpenAI reportedly warned Microsoft about rushing GPT-4 integration into Bing
1KEngadget / 9h
OpenAI warned Microsoft early this year about rushing the integration of GPT-4 into Bing without further training, according to The Wall Street Journal . Although Microsoft forged ahead anyway, the alert proved prescient as early users noticed “unhinged” behavior in the Bing AI tool. (The most memorable examples included arguing, plotting ways to break out of its restrictions and trying to convin
Are you eligible for the Capital One Venture X’s welcome bonus?
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card made waves in the premium travel rewards space upon its release. It offers incredible perks at a comparatively low $395 annual fee — which may have you questioning whether it’s a better option than the higher-priced Chase Sapphire Reserve or The Platinum Card®
The No Annual Fee American Card May Now Be The Best – And Make Sense To Spend On
47View from the Wing / 9h
For elite AAdvantage members, I think changes to how status is earned at American Airlines beginning next year mean that this card makes more sense than ever. It makes more sense than the main consumer AAdvantage card with its $99 annual fee. And it finally makes sense to spend on the card, too. Continue reading ...
Promo Code For 40% Off Southwest Airlines Flights (Paid Or Award Travel)
View from the Wing / 9h
Southwest is offering 40% off paid and award flights booked by June 15 for travel August 15 – December 14, 2023 using promo code 40OFF. Continue reading ...
Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert “wasn’t even told” about Sea of Thieves DLC
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Guybrush Threepwood's enthusiasm to meet some character archetypes from Sea of Thieves does not seemingly match that of his creator. (credit: Rare/LucasFilm Games) If Microsoft's Rare studio and Disney's Lucasfilm Games (formerly LucasArts) want to make a Monkey Island crossover DLC for Sea of Thieves , they do not, in fact, have to ask the original game's creator, Ron Gilbert. In a Mas
OpenAI intros new generative text features while reducing pricing
100+TechCrunch / 9h
As the competition in the generative AI space grows fiercer, OpenAI is upgrading its text-generating models while reducing pricing. Today, OpenAI announced the release of new versions of GPT-3.5-turbo and GPT-4 , the latter being its latest text-generating AI, with a capability called function calling. As OpenAI explains in a blog post , function calling allows developers to describe programming
Ramen-Fried Eggs Are a Textural Delight
Lifehacker / 9h
The ramen fried egg is an umami-packed breakfast full of satisfying textures, with instant ramen acting as the transformative canvas of choice. Depending on how you cook them, ramen noodles can be soft and spongy, or airy and crunchy. In this frying pan preparation, we shall have both. Grab your favorite flavor (the… Read more...
muspeccoll:“The twelve virtues of nobility”, followed by an...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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nocnitsa : Museum of Witchcraft and Magic A Moon Talisman that belonged to Gerald Gardner, an English Wiccan regarded a...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
nocnitsa : Museum of Witchcraft and Magic A Moon Talisman that belonged to Gerald Gardner, an English Wiccan regarded as the father of a mid 20th-century witchcraft revival.
There's an awesome lifesized Mech-themed PC right now — but you can't buy it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you didn't think it was possible for PC builds to get any cooler, then feast your eyes on this one-of-a-kind gaming machine that’s shaped like a giant mech. Meet the Machine Origin, a collaborative effort between OTK Games and Blue Horse Studios that resulted in this glorious custom scratch-built PC model that looks like a mech straight out of any mech anime from the 80s or 90s. The best part
AMD unleashes 128-core Epyc ‘Bergamo’, trounces Intel’s most expensive CPU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
AMD has unveiled its first cloud optimized processor, the EPYC “Bergamo” with up to 128 Zen 4c cores and 82 billion transistors in a single socket at its Data Center & AI Technology Premiere event in San Francisco on Tuesday. The top-of-the-range processor, the Epyc 9754, is aimed at cloud native workloads that are popular with Arm vendors such as Ampere computing. The new core is smaller by 35%
Go Behind the Scenes on How the Mario Movie Made the Mushroom Kingdom
Gizmodo / 9h
Say what you will about the Mario movie, if there’s one thing it unequivocally nailed was an adoring ability to take the worlds of Nintendo’s most iconic character and craft them into a moviescape worth gawking at. Of all the Mario movie’s aesthetic accomplishments, it’s perhaps the Mushroom Kingdom that rightfully… Read more...
Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Planet Four Light-Years Away
400+Futurism / 9h
Shiny New Planet He hasn't even made it to Mars yet, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's wandering eye is already on a new planet — this one completely outside our star system. Over the weekend, Musk seemed to ideate on the prospect of visiting the relatively nearby Promixa Centauri B, an exoplanet that sits a little over four light-years away in Alpha Centauri , the star system that James Cameron's "Avat
Winklevoss Twin Compares “War on Crypto” to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Futurism / 9h
Can't Make This Up Crypto-obsessed twins and " long-time Bitcoin permabulls " Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss took to Twitter over the weekend to decry a recent crackdown on crypto by US regulators, with Tyler inexplicably going as far as to compare the Democrats' so-called "war on crypto" to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Yes. Really. "Roe cost Republicans the mid-terms," Tyler — whose crypto exch
Fan fiction writers are trolling AIs with Omegaverse stories
21TechCrunch / 9h
Fan fiction writers know that their work is being used to train generative AIs, and they’re not happy about it. Now, “ Omegaverse ” writers are participating in a week-long writing marathon called Knot in my Name to encourage the fan community to publish as much of their fan fiction as possible. It’s a long-shot attempt to mess with AI generators, but why not try? As generative AI becomes more ma
Feeling More Turbulence During Your Flights? Blame Climate Change.
Gizmodo / 9h
If you’re a frequent flyer who has experienced increasingly shaky flights, it’s not just your imagination. Turbulence has increased in the last few decades. Read more...
Night City has never looked so cool in new look at Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Xbox Extended Showcase is here and the first interview gave fans an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty ’s darkest corner of the map. The newest DLC for Cyberpunk 2077 , Phantom Liberty sees V and a cast of characters fight to save their lives in the raining and killer city that fans have come to know. This DLC will also add a new ending to the base game, giving players even more
Your Google Pixel Watch just got a long-awaited health feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Update June 13, 2023: It's official! Google has now announced the arrival of SpO2 monitoring on the Pixel Watch, alongside other features. Your Google Pixel Watch just got a big update that lets it show your blood oxygen levels (SpO2), which means it's now a better health tracker and a rival to the world's best smartwatches . Earlier today, the Pixel Watch update was spotted by a Reddit user , wh
Twitter's new CEO is here to transform Elon Musk's vision into a LinkedIn post
Mashable / 10h
If there was any question as to whether a new CEO would steer Elon Musk's Twitter in a new direction, it was answered on Monday. And that answer, at least as understood by Twitter's user base, is "no." Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino addressed its employees in a company wide email on Monday. And, shortly after snippets from the email started to spread online, Yaccarino posted an amended version
'Landscape With Invisible Hand' trailer: Aliens and teen romance clash in this unique coming-of-age story
Mashable / 10h
Landscape with Invisible Hand might just be one of the greatest movies of this summer . Based on M.T. Anderson's novel of the same name, the film is set in an alien-occupied Earth where a species called the Vuvv rule over humanity. From taking over jobs to constantly orbiting above them in the sky, the Vuvv have made it difficult for humans to lead a prosperous life — that is until 17-year-old Ad
Aliens Watch Humans for Fun in the First Trailer For This Unpredictable Sundance Drama
Gizmodo / 10h
Even if we tell you what the new sci-fi film Landscape With Invisible Hand is about, you can’t quite grasp the full scope of it. Based on a novel by M.T. Anderson, it’s about a world where aliens have taken over Earth . For fun, they watch humans broadcast their relationships on social media. Read more...
Try ‘Connections’ If You’re Bored With Wordle
Lifehacker / 10h
My first attempt at the game Connections did not get off to a good start. There was a grid of 16 words, and I’m supposed to pick out sets of four that each follow a theme. I went with rain , heat , snow , and sleet , only to be told that this was, somehow, wrong. Huh? Read more...
Spotify has been fined $5.4 million for violating GDPR data rules
35Engadget / 10h
A Swedish regulator has fined Spotify SEK 58 million ($5.4 million) after determining that the company had violated the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation ( GDPR ). The issue concerns how Spotify handles users' personal data and its customers' access to the information. Advocacy group Noyb, which is led by privacy campaigner Max Schrems, filed a complaint against Spotify and othe
'Katamari' and Google Team Up for a Hilarious Viral Easter Egg
How-To Geek / 10h
Ready to procrastinate? In what can only be described as a stroke of genius, Google Search now features a Katamari Easter Egg. Do a quick search for Katamari, click the bouncing ball on the right side of your screen, and start rolling! Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Netflix May Swing Into Live Sports Streaming
How-To Geek / 10h
Netflix has a never-ending supply of on-demand movies, TV shows, documentaries, and more, but it looks like the next big addition is streaming live sporting events. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Google delays EU launch of its AI chatbot after privacy regulator raises concerns
TechCrunch / 10h
Google has delayed a planned launch of its generative AI chatbot, Bard, in the European Union this week, according to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) — the tech giant’s lead data protection authority in the region. The development, first reported by Politico , comes long after OpenAI launched a free research preview ( November 2022 ) of its rival chatbot, ChatGPT, without applying limi
TechCrunch+ roundup: Paid acquisition basics, most-valued startups, 10 investors open to pitches
TechCrunch / 10h
There’s a direct correlation between the size and strength of your network and your chances of success. In fact, it’s relatively easy to connect with reputable investors — most firms’ websites have email addresses and contact forms. There are a myriad of reasons why startups fail to get off the ground, but it generally boils down to three things: you don’t have a billion-dollar idea. you’re pitch
Google’s June Pixel drop brings new safety and health features
37TechCrunch / 10h
Google announced the June Pixel Drop today with features like the ability to schedule a safety check with Google Assistant, instant location sharing with emergency contacts in case of a car crash, a new hands-free photos gesture, and oxygen saturation monitoring for the Pixel Watch. Pixel Features Google Pixel’s safety check feature sends an alert to your emergency contact if you don’t respond to
Itoka wants to license AI-generated music via the blockchain
30TechCrunch / 10h
AI-generated music is fast becoming a reality. Thanks to tools like Meta’s MusicGen , it’s now possible to create halfway decent songs in a range of styles without ever having to play an instrument, read sheet music or learn to use a DAW . But while the creative potential of generative AI music tools is nothing less than extraordinary, the tools also threaten to upend the music industry’s copyrig
Amazon says even its AI can't stop fake reviews – here's how to spot them
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Amazon has renewed its war on fake reviews by developing new AI-powered tools to help tackle the problem, but the retail giant admits they aren't enough to solve the issue on their own. In a new blog post , Dharmesh Mehta, who's Amazon's VP of Worldwide Selling Partner Services, writes "we must work together to stop the fake review brokers that are the source of most fake reviews", calling on "pr
Google's Pixel Watch now offers overnight blood oxygen tracking
Engadget / 10h
Google's Pixel Watch is a relatively new addition to the market compared to its competitors, so it has some catching up to do features-wise. To that end, Google has announced a new update for the Pixel Watch that will allow for blood oxygen tracking. While you sleep, your watch will monitor your nighttime oxygen saturation and notify you of any changes. The Samsung Galaxy Watch , Apple Watch and
Pixel phones receive a slew of new features like improved car crash detection
Engadget / 10h
Google just added a bunch of new features for Pixel smartphone owners in a system update. First of all, there’s a major improvement to the car crash detection feature, as it now not only contacts emergency services but automatically shares real-time location information with emergency contacts. To that end, the update also makes it easier to start emergency sharing or schedule a safety check by a
Pixar's Elio Teaser Promises an Adorable First-Contact Adventure
Gizmodo / 10h
An unlikely hero rises when he’s beamed into a spaceship after being mistaken for Earth’s leader in Disney and Pixar ’s animated adventure Elio . Read more...
When You Should Use a Lease Guarantor Company (and When You Shouldn’t)
Lifehacker / 10h
It’s getting hard out there for a tenant. Rents are high —even in North Dakota, where the nation’s lowest average rent sits at about $835 . Rents are so high most people are now what’s called “ rent burdened ,” which means they’re spending 30% or more of their income on rent. Read more...
Gamers and creators: Level up with deals on Logitech headphones, streamcams, and more
Mashable / 10h
Gaming, streaming, and creating content can get pricey. That's why it's great to be the first to know about new deals that can help you enjoy your favorite hobbies while saving money. Here are some of our favorite deals on Logitech products at Amazon as of June 13. BEST GAMING HEADSET: The Logitech G935 wireless headset offers surround sound for a more immersive experience — $109.99 $169.99 (save
ChatGPT Delivers Church Sermon, Tells Congregants Not to Fear Death
200+Futurism / 10h
GPT-Preach Over 300 parishioners gathered in Feurth, Germany last week to attend a church service written — and delivered — by AI, the Associated Press reports . "I conceived this service — but actually I rather accompanied it, because I would say about 98 percent comes from the machine," Jonas Simmerlein, a 29-year-old theologian and philosopher from the University of Vienna and the human behind
Moog acquired by conglomerate inMusic, joining Akai and Alesis
100+Engadget / 10h
Iconic synth manufacturer Moog has been acquired by super conglomerate inMusic, joining other brands snatched up by the company like Alesis, Akai, M-Audio and, well, a bunch more. In a statement, Moog president Joe Richardson says the acquisition could help the company overcome “ongoing challenges”, citing global distribution supply chain concerns. To that end, chip shortages and various supply c
Instant Pot parent company files for bankruptcy
100+Engadget / 10h
The Instant Pot has been one of the most important kitchen gadgets of the past decade, but that hasn't prevented financial turmoil at its parent company. Instant Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US citing worldwide "macroeconomic and geopolitical challenges" that include higher interest rates and tighter credit. While the company says it endured the pandemic and the ensuing suppl
AMD data center & AI technology premiere 2023 live: All the updates on 144-Core EPYC Bergamo
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
AMD is set to share a ton of new updates it has been working on since the last time we were in San Francisco in November 2022, and we are on the ground once again to keep you up to date with all the announcements. We expect some exciting news about the development the company's data center portfolio, AI technology advancements and so much more, so stay tuned to our live blog below for all the lat
U.S. Intelligence Has Amassed 'Sensitive and Intimate' Data on 'Nearly Everyone'
66Gizmodo / 11h
When it comes to data privacy in our present, hyper-connected age, many of your worst fears and biggest anxieties are probably correct. Yes, smartphones and our manifold other devices collect an incredible array of information on our habits, choices, and movements at all times. Yes, all of this information is compiled… Read more...
Stop Strava From Revealing Your Home Address
Lifehacker / 11h
Strava makes it easy to show not just friends and family your exercise routes, but the entire Strava community. While this feature is supposed to be entirely anonymous, researchers have discovered a way to link your heatmap data to your home address. Strava has a serious privacy problem on its hands. Read more...
Nobody is happy with NYC’s $18 delivery worker minimum wage
35TechCrunch / 11h
New York City has established a new minimum wage for food delivery workers who deliver for platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub and Relay. It should be a historic win for gig workers, but both delivery workers and companies are unhappy with it. Many workers, labor rights activists and even the city’s comptroller say the minimum pay – just under $18 per hour – is not nearly enough to cover
Vectara lands $28.5M to supercharge enterprise search
TechCrunch / 11h
Some years ago, three former Googlers — Amr Awadallah (who previously founded Cloudera ), Amin Ahmad and Tallat Shafaat — set out to build what they describe as a “conversational search” platform for the enterprise. Their goal was to help organizations unlock data from their text-based files, chiefly by empowering developers to build conversational AI apps that can retrieve and summarize text fro
Southwest Wanna Get Away Day sweepstakes: Earn bonus points, discounted flights and more this week only
37The Points Guy / 11h
It’s Southwest Airlines’ birthday this week, and the airline is celebrating with the Wanna Get Away Day sweepstakes, giving flyers a chance to win up to 20 million Rapid Rewards points throughout the week. Through Sunday, Southwest will unveil daily giveaways online , including discounted flights and bonus-points-earning opportunities for Rapid Rewards cardholders. SOUTHWEST.COM Deal basics First
Paul McCartney: “Final” Beatles song out this year, thanks to AI
62Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A portrait of The Beatles in 1966, as imagined by AI image synthesis. (credit: Stable Diffusion) On Tuesday, BBC Radio 4's Today program aired an interview with Paul McCartney in which he announced that thanks to AI technology, a "final Beatles record" has been finished and will be released later this year. He said that AI techniques have isolated John Lennon's vocals from an old casset
This Geminos Stacked Dual Monitor Is $100 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
As useful as a dual-monitor setup can be, it’s not the best for a cramped workstation. If you want a dual-screen rig that’s a little easier on the neck and saves space, consider the Geminos Stacked Dual 24-inch Screen Monitor. This vertical dual monitor is fully adjustable, so you can line it up at eye level and avoid… Read more...
GM and Samsung SDI are building a $3 billion EV battery cell plant in Indiana
Engadget / 11h
General Motors and Samsung SDI have chosen Indiana for their joint EV battery plant. The state’s governor, Eric Holcomb, announced today that the companies will build the $3 billion facility in St. Joseph County, scheduled to open in 2026. The factory, designed to help GM meet rising EV demand, is expected to bring 1,700 new manufacturing jobs to the Hoosier State. The plant will manufacture nick
Want to Understand Canada's Wildfire Crisis? Read This Book
28Wired / 11h
John Vaillant’s ‘Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World’ is a tortuously timely examination of the effects of climate change.
Air Tahiti Nui Launches Seattle To Paris Flight
1KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
In October 2022, Air Tahiti Nui launched a new route from Papeete to Seattle. Today the airline is extending this service, with a link between Seattle and Paris. Air Tahiti Nui’s new Seattle to Paris route Air Tahiti Nui has just launched a new 2x weekly year-round flight between Seattle (SEA) and Paris (CDG), which is an add-on to the existing Papeete (PPT) to Seattle route. For the summer seaso
YouTube is making it easier for creators to make money — here's how
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
In a surprising move from the massive video platform, YouTube has announced that it would be lowering the requirements for its YouTube Partner Program, which will make it easier for content creators to monetize their content. Under these new requirements, YouTubers will be eligible to apply for partnership at 500 subscribers, a 50% cut from the previous 1,000 needed. Other requirements will also
AMD Ryzen 7000 Pro CPU takes aim at Apple’s M2 Pro but fails to impress
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
AMD has unveiled a new family of processors based on its Zen 4 cores to target business owners. The new Ryzen Pro 7000 series with integrated Radeon graphics were the highlight of the launch, featuring up to eight cores and a base frequency of 4GHz on its flagship model, the Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS. Our sister publications Anandtech and Toms Hardware have also commented extensively on the launch, one
Atari just announced the first new Atari 2600 game in more than 30 years
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Mr. Run and Jump is the first new Atari 2600 game to be announced in more than three decades and is getting a full conversion onto the company's 46-year-old console. Pre-orders for the cartridge begin on July 31 for $59.99. The complete package available contains not only the Atari 2600 cartridge itself but also an authentic collector's box and full manual, acting as a piece of lost media. Mr. Ru
Ukraine builds Europe’s first 3D printed school
Mashable / 11h
School closures, shelling, and displacement has made access to education especially difficult for children in Ukraine. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, at least 2,600 schools have been damaged in the country, 300 of which were completely destroyed. Additionally, 2.5 million children have been internally displaced within Ukraine as their families seek relative safe
Grab a new Lego set inspired by Disney's Hocus Pocus
Mashable / 11h
Starting July 4, you can order a new Lego set inspired by Disney's Hocus Pocus for $229.99 . Here's everything you need to know. Opens in a new tab Credit: Lego Lego Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters' Cottage (opens in a new tab) $229.99 at Lego (opens in a new tab) Lego has just unveiled a brand new set for movie lovers, and Disney fans will be particularly overjoyed—it's a Hocus Pocus s
Grab the AirPods Max for nearly $100 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $99.01: As of June 13, the AirPods Max in space gray are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for just $449.99. That's a discount of 18%. Absolutely no one should buy AirPods Max at full price. We're not saying they're bad headphones — in fact, we're big fans of their impressive noise cancellation and sleek design . It's not solely hype that put these headphones all over your FYP, but at $549, the
France’s Mistral AI blows in with a $113M seed round at a $260M valuation to take on OpenAI
TechCrunch / 11h
AI is well and truly off to the races: a startup that is only four weeks old has picked up a $113 million round of seed funding to compete against OpenAI in the building, training and application of large language models and generative AI. Mistral AI , based out of Paris, is co-founded by alums from Google’s DeepMind and Meta and will be focusing on open source solutions and targeting enterprises
The 6 best cruise ship waterslides and watery fun zones
61The Points Guy / 11h
Call it the Battle of the Waterslides. In the last few years, the big boys of the cruise industry — Royal Caribbean , MSC Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — have been locked in a game of one-upmanship when it comes to waterslides and watery fun zones on vessels. In addition to such over-the-top, new attractions as go-kart tracks and roller coasters , the brands behind the
When Airlines Don’t Deliver The Product They Advertise, You Get Bupkis [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Watch the Xbox Games Showcase Extended here at 1PM ET
500+Engadget / 11h
It's been a packed few days of game announcements, but Summer Game Fest isn't done yet. Microsoft will host the awkwardly named Xbox Games Showcase Extended at 1PM ET and you can watch it below. The stream perhaps won't be quite as newsworthy as the main Xbox showcase that took place on Sunday, but it seems like it'll have some juicy details. Microsoft says this presentation will include deeper d
Crucial SSDs are up to 48 percent off right now
400+Engadget / 11h
If you’re in the market for a new SSD, Amazon is holding a sale on Crucial drives . The company might not have the brand recognition that Samsung and SanDisk do, but rest assured, Crucial’s products are known for their reliability. The highlight of the sale is the company’s P5 Plus NVMe drive . If your PC features a Gen4 M.2 connection, the P5 Plus offers sequential read speeds of up to 6,600MB/s
Apple MacBook Air (15-Inch, 2023) Review: Big Screen Love
26Wired / 11h
You finally don't have to pay an arm and a leg for a large-screen Apple laptop.
How to Stop Your Xbox From Overheating
How-To Geek / 11h
When you’re playing your Xbox you want to enjoy hot new titles, not a too-hot console. Here are some tips for reducing thermal buildup in your overheating Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Nothing Phone 2 Gets an Official U.S. Release Date
How-To Geek / 11h
The most artsy phone brand is ready for round two. And this time, it’ll actually sell a phone in the United States—Nothing’s Phone 2 launches globally on July 11th. Pricing for the device is still unknown, though. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Save 50% On Mint Mobile’s Unlimited Plan Right Now
How-To Geek / 11h
At a time when consumers are gouged on their increasingly-expensive mobile plans, Mint Mobile has stepped in with a sale to ease the burden of hefty phone bills. From today until July 14, the low-cost mobile service is offering all Mint Mobile plans for just $15 per month for three months — that’s 50% off Mint Mobile Unlimited, available right now. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
You Can Now Buy the 15-Inch MacBook Air and New Pro Macs
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple’s yearly WWDC events are usually focused on software, but this year, the company announced several new Mac models alongside the Apple Vision Pro headset. Now you can buy the new Mac models, like the 15-inch MacBook Air. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Salesforce is bringing generative AI to CRM, pledges huge investment
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
At its first-ever AI Day, CRM software provider Salesforce announced a range of updates and improvements to its existing artificial intelligence portfolio as it looks to capitalize on the $15 trillion that AI is expected to contribute to global economic growth by the end of the decade. Company CEO Marc Benioff shared details of AI Cloud, which the company describes as “a suite of capabilities opt
This Shape-Shifting Robot Could Help Astronauts Transport Objects on the Moon
21Gizmodo / 11h
Packing a full-sized robot for space travel could pose a bit of a challenge as rockets headed to the Moon, or maybe even Mars, might be a little cramped. The solution: a modular robot that can be assembled from smaller parts that come together to form a swarm of connected pieces, all sharing the same brain. Read more...
Disney Delays All Its Upcoming Star Wars and Avatar Movies
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Disney spent its Tuesday shaking up its movie release schedule in some very, very big ways. The biggest takeaway? That December 2025 Star Wars movie is no more. That’ll now be coming out May 22, 2026, and a second Star Wars movie is coming out later that year on December 18, 2026. Read more...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Surfshark VPN launches new Dedicated IP feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
One of the best VPN providers out there, Surfshark has just launched a "significant" new feature. Known as Dedicated IP, it's a unique IP address specifically assigned to one user only. In this way, people can have the protection of a virtual private network (VPN) together with all the perks of a fixed IP. Available for all the main operating systems, users can choose from six locations at the mo
Who should (and who shouldn’t) get the Amex Gold?
35The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When it comes time to apply for your first (or fifth) premium-ish rewards card, don’t ignore the American Express® Gold Card . The Amex Gold has an annual fee of $250 (see rates and fees ), which effectively drops to $10 in true out-of-pocket cost when you fully use the monthly statement credits at select
United MileagePlus Selling Miles With Bonus Or Discount
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles . As usual, different members are being targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I almost certainly wouldn’t recommend taking advantage of this, in light of the recent Unit
Use 'Social Stories' to Help Kids Navigate Big Transitions
Lifehacker / 12h
If only there was a Bluey episode for every problem you encounter as a parent to young kids. If only there was a book specific enough to encapsulate your child’s exact anxieties about a new scenario. But maybe there is: “Social stories,” a tool used by mental health professionals like psychologists and occupational… Read more...
GM and partner Samsung SDI pick Indiana for $3B battery factory
TechCrunch / 12h
The battery belt — a region stretching from Michigan down into Georgia where the bulk of EV and battery manufacturing is concentrated — has yet another project. GM-Samsung SDI has picked Indiana for the site of a $3 billion battery cell factory that is slated to begin operations in 2026. Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb made the announcement Tuesday, noting that the factory will be located east of New C
The Company That Bought a Chunk of Lord of the Rings Is Already Preparing to Gut Itself
Gizmodo / 12h
In a rare move absurd enough to make the already arcane licensing ownership of The Lord of the Rings somehow even more arcane, last year Swedish conglomerate Embracer Group, at the apex of a spree of acquisitions that hoovered up everything from game companies to comics publisher Dark Horse , acquired one of the key… Read more...
You can now add music to your Instagram Notes
Mashable / 12h
Instagram Notes: Now with music! On Tuesday, the Meta-owned company introduced two new features for Instagram Notes — a.k.a. the small text bubble that pops up next to your friends' names on the DM page of Instagram. What was once home for only short text and emojis now includes music and translations. SEE ALSO: What we know so far about Instagram's Twitter rival You can now share a 30-second cli
The more powerful 2024 Polestar 2 starts at $49,900
Engadget / 12h
Polestar has outlined pricing for the significantly upgraded 2024 Polestar 2, and it's evident you'll get a lot more value for your money. The electric sedan now starts at a slightly more expensive $49,900 for a rear-wheel drive long range single motor variant that's arguably the more compelling model. It now includes a new 299HP motor (up 68HP from before) while delivering an estimated 320 miles
This Mini Electric Truck Aims to Take on the Oversized Competition
How-To Geek / 12h
Cars and trucks are bigger than ever, especially in the United States, but a new EV startup named TELO wants to change that. In a market dominated by oversized Ford F-150s or the Hummer EV, the Telo electric truck is as small as a Mini Cooper yet potentially as capable as a Toyota Tacoma. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Skullcandy’s new earbuds are for AirPods Pro 2 haters who like to save money
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Skullcandy has conjured up a very different, decidedly edgier vision for its new Rail ANC noise-canceling wireless earbuds than the one created by Apple for the AirPods Pro 2 – and it’s a vision that’s only reinforced by a black-only color and a skull-shaped on-bud control. While the AirPods Pro 2 currently rank high on our best wireless earbuds list, these new buds from Skullcandy offer many of
Your Google Meet meetings could soon be a lot more interactive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google has announced support for whiteboard cameras on its popular video conferencing app beginning with the Logitech Scribe. With this news, the company hopes to make hybrid collaboration via Google Meet , easier, enabling colleagues to physically whiteboard in person while keeping virtual colleagues present via a live stream. This represents the emergence of a new type of content camera that al
Xbox head Phil Spencer doesn't see the need for an upgraded Xbox Series X yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Phil Spencer has commented on the status of an Xbox Series X successor in a recent high-profile media interview. The current CEO of Xbox Game Studios, who oversees the development of new titles for the Xbox Series X among other duties, explained that he doesn't "feel an imperative" for the company to release an Xbox successor when speaking to Bloomberg . He went on to explain: "That's not the fee
With Ford and GM’s help, Tesla reignites the charging standard war
44Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: General Motors) Up until about a month ago, the electric vehicle charging landscape was finally looking pretty settled . After many years of confusion for potential buyers, the CCS1 standard had just about achieved dominance as the de facto standard for all non-Tesla EVs. But Ford , and then General Motors , upended all that, as both automakers signed deals to adapt their EVs to
Feeling the Pressure: Instant Pot's Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
1KGizmodo / 12h
Every twentysomething’s favorite appliance—the Instant Pot—is ready to blow. The gadget’s parent company, Instant Brands, filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Texas Monday. Read more...
Turo’s Q1 2023 results indicate it may be a while until we see its IPO
TechCrunch / 12h
Late last week, car rental marketplace Turo dropped an updated S-1 filing featuring its first-quarter results. TechCrunch+ previously covered the company’s full-year 2022 results , noting at the time that Turo was growing quickly while staying profitable, and was posting revenue totals that, when compared with its last known private valuation , were attractive indeed. “What’s not to like?” we ask
Seven Types of Insurance That Are Usually a Waste of Money
Lifehacker / 12h
Choosing insurance coverage is all about mitigating risk and betting that a catastrophe will (or will not) happen. Car insurance—liability coverage at the very least—is mandatory in almost every state , and while homeowners or renters insurance isn’t required by law, your lender or landlord may demand it . Health… Read more...
Instagram adds music and translation to its Notes feature
Engadget / 12h
It seems that Meta has a fully fledged Twitter alternative that ties into Instagram on the way. In the meantime, Instagram still has its own Notes feature, which is getting an upgrade today as it now supports music and translation. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update on his Instagram broadcast channel. Since December , the Notes feature has enabled users to share short status updates in
The Nothing Phone 2 is coming on July 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Nothing, a tech startup company founded by a few people from OnePlus, released its first smartphone last year. Now the group is gearing up to unveil a new, and hopefully improved, Nothing Phone 2. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Skullcandy's Latest Earbuds Make the AirPods Look Overpriced
How-To Geek / 12h
Skullcandy is best known for its ultra-affordable earbuds. But every now and then, it tries to take on the big dogs—Skullcandy just launched the Rail and Rail ANC, two sets of earbuds that mimic Apple’s AirPods and AirPods Pro at a more reasonable price. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Logitech MX Keys S Review: New Upgrades for an Old Favorite
How-To Geek / 12h
Logitech is the king of professional keyboards, and the super-slim MX Keys is widely regarded as one of its greatest creations. Now, four years after the MX Keys’ initial launch, Logitech is wheeling out a new keyboard called the MX Keys S—a straightforward upgrade that addresses new trends and old complaints. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Netflix reportedly plans first live sports event with celebrities playing golf
TechCrunch / 12h
Netflix could be planning to livestream a sporting event, which would feature professional golfers and Formula 1 drivers participating in a celebrity golf tournament. The potential move would mark the streamer’s first venture into live sports. The report comes from the Wall Street Journal , which wrote that the event would likely premiere in the fall and take place in Las Vegas, according to peop
Announcing the Security Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch / 12h
A few weeks ago we introduced you to the brand new Security Stage, our debut space dedicated to cybersecurity at TechCrunch Disrupt . Now, we’re ready to reveal what we have in store. We’ve got a packed agenda featuring some of the sharpest minds and professionals in the industry discussing the biggest cybersecurity challenges today. There is a little something for everyone, and a lot we hope you
Paul McCartney Using AI to Create "Last Beatles Record"
100+Futurism / 12h
Record Breaker Music legend Paul McCartney has announced that he's using artificial intelligence to create what he's calling the "last Beatles record," the BBC reports — even though half the members of the iconic duo have passed away. "We just finished it up and it’ll be released this year," he told the broadcaster. Fortunately, this isn't an instance of some half-baked attempt to cash in on the
A Writer Actually “Learned to Code” And Now AI Threatens That, Too
100+Futurism / 12h
Code Switching Remember when extremist chuds were trolling journalists by telling them to " learn to code "? So do we. Writing for The Guardian , journalist-turned-coder Tristan Cross pretty aptly described the horrible conditions that led him to learn to code in the first place. "I spent the best part of the 2010s working in new media," he wrote, "which — if you enjoyed being repeatedly laid off
Is The Bank Of America Premium Rewards Card Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card with 60K bonus points The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card is one of the best cash back cards . As y’all know, I like to earn miles & points for my credit card spending. However, I’m seriously considering switching my everyday spending to this card, and in this post wanted to talk about that in a bit more detail, a
Embracer announces layoffs and game cancellations after a $2 billion deal falls through
500+Engadget / 12h
Embracer Group has announced a major restructuring of its business — which includes game cancellations, layoffs and selling or closing studios — in an attempt to reduce costs and make the business more efficient. The news comes in the wake of the company revealing that a deal that would have been worth $2 billion in revenue over six years fell apart, despite Embracer having a verbal agreement fro
The CIA Is Begging Congress to Please Keep Spying on U.S. Citizens Legal
70Gizmodo / 12h
High-level officials from the CIA, FBI, and NSA are testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee today, asking Congress to continue allowing the agency to spy on the communications of US citizens. They are urging Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)—one of the… Read more...
LGBTQ+ pride flags explained: How inclusivity has expanded the rainbow
31Mashable / 12h
The pride flag just isn't what it used to be. And that's probably a good thing. If you're queer, if you've been to any kind of Pride event, if you've walked past the fire escapes of Brooklyn, or if you've spent any time online in June, you've
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