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iPhone 15 tipped to steal yet another key design feature from the iPhone 14 Pro
86TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The iPhone 15 is hotly tipped to inherit both the Dynamic Island and 48MP main camera from the iPhone 14 Pro , but we’re now hearing that another Pro-level design feature could be making its way onto Apple’s next standard iPhone. According to the same Weibo user who correctly leaked the existence of the yellow iPhone 14 , the standard iPhone 15 will ship with an iPhone 14 Pro -style textured matt
Southwest Airlines Will Start Selling Overnight Connections Next Week
200+View from the Wing / 8h
Southwest will start selling overnight connection flights for the first time on June 26. They won't offer redeye flights, but will use their current schedule to sell itineraries that involve an overnight at six airports - Baltimore; Denver; Las Vegas; Phoenix; Chicago Midway; and Oakland. No new flights are being added to the schedule, this just adds flight options to sell... that customers shoul
'The Flash' disappoints at the box office on debut
500+Mashable / 19h
Warner Bros.' summer blockbuster hopeful The Flash saw a disappointing flicker at the box office in its opening weekend, with the the latest DCEU film missing relatively low targets . Beleaguered by deeply underwhelmed reviews , low box office takings from previous DCEU releases Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Black Adam , and the many allegations against its lead Ezra Miller , The Flash made $55.1
Alibaba CEO Daniel Zhang to pass the torch and focus on cloud
TechCrunch / 34min
Hours after rumors started circling in China about a possible stepdown of Alibaba’s chairman and CEO Daniel Zhang, the ecommerce behemoth confirmed midday on Tuesday that the executive will hand over the torch. Zhang will be replaced by Joe Tsai, Alibaba’s current executive vice chairman, as chairman, and Eddie Wu, current chairman of Alibaba’s marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, as CEO and director o
Sennheiser's first over-the-counter hearing aids come with a modern charging case
Engadget / 40min
Sennheiser is the next big brand to offer over-the-counter hearing aids , and it's clearly aiming at people who are already fans of its personal audio hardware . The newly introduced All-Day Clear (shown below) and All-Day Clear Slim (above) both include a charging case that behaves much like those you'd get with the Momentum True Wireless line or other Bluetooth earbuds. While the aids last up t
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, June 20 (game #512)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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
iPhone 15 price predictions: how much might each iPhone 15 model cost?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
One thing we can always be sure of with new iPhones – outside of the iPhone SE line – is that they’re going to be expensive. But exactly how expensive varies depending on the model and where in the world you are. So what about the iPhone 15 series? As well as the iPhone 15 itself, we’re expecting to see the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro , and iPhone 15 Ultra (or iPhone 15 Pro Max as it might be c
Meta says its new speech-generating AI tool is too dangerous to release
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Meta has unveiled a new AI tool, dubbed ‘Voicebox’, which it claims represents a breakthrough in AI-powered speech generation. However, the company won’t be unleashing it on the public just yet - because doing so could be disastrous. Voicebox is currently able to produce audio clips of speech in six languages (all of which are European of origin), and - according to a blog post from Meta - is the
Itching for Secret Invasion? Watch these 7 Marvel movies and shows before it launches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Secret Invasion is almost here. The next Marvel TV series – the first episodic TV show to launch on Disney Plus in 10 months – debuts on the streaming service on Wednesday, June 21. And, if you're anything like us, you'll be eager to dive into the first Nick Fury-led Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) project. We suspect, then, that you're wondering what MCU movies and shows you need to watch to und
Apple makes Safari more private on the iPhone with iOS 17’s powerful new feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple is striking another blow in the name of privacy by adding Link Tracking Protection to select iOS 17 apps, which will make it easier for users to keep their data private while browsing the web on their iPhone. Link tracking identifiers are a collection of numbers and letters typically appended towards the end of a link as a way for websites to keep track of users as they move around the web.
The Assassin's Creed Mirage map is somewhere between that of Revelations and Unity
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Assassin's Creed Mirage map size has been revealed as somewhere around that of Constantinople from Revelations, and Paris from Unity. As originally reported by MP1st , Easy Allies revealed that Ubisoft described the Assassin's Creed Mirage map size in a pretty clear and distinct way, giving some tangible comparisons and data. Easy Allies' Michael Huber said of the information, "They compared
Final Fantasy 16's battle director believes this title is perfect for newcomers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Final Fantasy 16 battle director, Ryota Suzuki believes that this upcoming installment in the long-running series is just the title to get newcomers invested in the action RPG franchise. Final Fantasy 16 's new demo has been making waves as of late, and it's not just because it'll let you take progress into the full game . Like the Final Fantasy 7 remake , this upcoming action game is set to be i
Nikon wants you to quit AI and take photos with 'natural intelligence'
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The big camera manufacturers have remained pretty quiet about the rise of AI image generators like Midjourney so far, but Nikon has now broken cover, with a campaign that encourages a return to "natural intelligence" in photography. As spotted by Little Black Book and Petapixel , a clever Nikon Peru campaign shows a succession of stunning real-world photos, on which are superimposed the AI prompt
Your Sony TV will soon support Zoom video calls but it's only coming to a select few
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Video calling is coming to your TV, especially if it's one of Sony's best TV s. Following on from the news that the next generation of Android TV could be getting a big upgrade that will enable you to receive calls, Sony is following in the footsteps of Amazon's Fire TV Cube and Fire TV Omni (pictured) and will enable you to enjoy Zoom calls on selected Sony TV s, specifically those related to th
Vimeo intros a trio of AI-powered editing features
TechCrunch / 1h
Vimeo, the video hosting and sharing platform, is embracing AI in a major way. This week, Vimeo announced a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help users create scripts, record footage using a built-in teleprompter and remove long pauses and unwanted disfluencies like “ahs” and “ums” from the recordings. They’ll be available starting July 17 as a part of Vimeo’s Standard plan, which costs $20
A lifetime subscription to the Wordplay AI Content Generator is on sale for 49% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the Wordplay AI Content Generator is on sale for £79, saving you 49% on list price. If you’re an online content creator or small business owner, you likely know the struggle of producing frequent, high-quality content. Whether it’s churning out blog posts, web pages, or marketing content, the process can be time- and money-consuming. This AI writer can create lon
10 of the best Dartmouth College courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Dartmouth College are available for free on edX. Learn about Linux, environmental science, philosophy, and more, without spending anything. There is an absolutely massive bank of online courses out there, just waiting for you to enroll. There has never been a better time to pursue a passion or learn something new. Some of the best examples of these onlin
How to securely unblock porn sites for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites for free with ProtonVPN. This free VPN offers access to 24 servers in three countries, decent connection speeds, and a strict no-logging policy so your data is secure. Opens in a new tab Credit: ProtonVPN ProtonVPN (opens in a new tab) Create a free account and download at ProtonVPN (opens in a new tab) There is a battle brewing between porn sites and authorities in the
Vimeo Wants ChatGPT to Write Execs' Video Scripts Then Fix It When They Inevitably Screw Up
Gizmodo / 1h
On Tuesday, that other video hosting site, Vimeo, said it will introduce a new suite of generative AI features into its video editing tools for paying users with the aim of shortening the scripting and editing process from hours to minutes. Vimeo has steadily backed off from challenging YouTube for amateur content in… Read more...
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 20
Mashable / 2h
Another day, another dollar, and also: Wordle ! 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 20'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? Origin
G.O.P. Targets Researchers Who Study Disinformation Ahead of 2024 Election
200+NYT > Technology / 2h
A legal campaign against universities and think tanks seeks to undermine the fight against false claims about elections, vaccines and other hot political topics.
How to watch JioCinema for free from outside India
Mashable / 2h
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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 20
Mashable / 2h
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
TerraUSD: South Korea 'cryptocrash king' Do Kwon jailed
76BBC News - Technology / 3h
The collapse of the terraUSD stablecoin and the associated Luna token rocked cryptocurrency markets.
TuSimple tests removing human driver from self-driving truck in China
TechCrunch / 3h
Autonomous trucking company TuSimple last week successfully completed a fully autonomous semi-truck run on public roads in China without a human present in the vehicle and without human intervention. The company claims to have completed China’s first so-called “driver-out” run. This is the second time TuSimple has pulled the driver out of operations on public roads. The first time was back in Dec
Horrible: Solo Female Traveler Says She Was Raped By Butler At The Ritz-Carlton Maldives
View from the Wing / 6h
A woman's story about being raped by a staff member while a guest at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands is going viral on twitter. Continue reading ...
Airbus experiments with more control for the autopilot
85BBC News - Technology / 6h
Airbus has been testing new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve flight safety.
Philippines startup Shoppable Business smooths bumps in the business procurement process
TechCrunch / 7h
Shoppable Business Chris Blanquera, Sam Blanquera and Carlo Silva Shoppable Business wants to make it easier for businesses in the Philippines to source and procure branded products and other inventory, with an emphasis on making sure products are authentic. The B2B e-commerce marketplace announced it has closed what it says was an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round of $1.15 million. The round
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Comes Alive in All These Gorgeous Posters
Gizmodo / 7h
I think we can all agree we’d love to visit somewhere as beautiful as the Spider-Verse . So many colors, so many unique looks, so much vibrant life. For that to happen, though, you’d either have to employ thousands of artists to illustrate the world around you, or just grab the work several artists have already done. Read more...
Review: The Flash isn’t a terrible film—just a forgettable one
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Ezra Miller as Barry/The Flash unwittingly screws up the multiverse in The Flash . (credit: YouTube/Warner Bros.) In the months leading up to the much-delayed theatrical release of The Flash —the 13th and penultimate film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU)—new DC co-head James Gunn publicly said that he thought it was one of the best superhero movies he'd ever seen. That and a series of
Polestar and Xingji Meizu join forces to create tailored OS for Chinese EVs
33TechCrunch / 8h
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has formed a joint venture with Xingji Meizu, a mobile phone and consumer electronics company, to build an operating system for Polestar cars sold in China. In the rest of the world, Polestar has integrated Google’s Android Automotive OS into vehicles to power its infotainment systems. Google has very little market share in China, though, in large part beca
The First Reactions to Mission Impossible 7 Are Here
Gizmodo / 9h
The seventh Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One , had its world premiere in Rome, Italy on Monday and the first reactions are here. It’s a film many, many fans have been waiting for . A film that started filming pre-pandemic and had many, many ups and downs along the way. So, after all… Read more...
bibliotheca-sanctus:The personal library of Carlos Monsivais in...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
bibliotheca-sanctus : The personal library of Carlos Monsivais in Mexico City, Mexico
The biggest aircraft order in aviation history and other cool things from day 1 of the Paris Air Show
31The Points Guy / 9h
A sweltering, muggy day in Paris did little to dampen the atmosphere at the Paris Air Show on Monday. Representatives from the aviation industry gathered for the first time in four years to showcase the latest products and technologies and to plot the course for the aerospace industry. There was joy in being back at Paris—Le Bourget Airport (LBG) for the first time since 2019 (the coronavirus pan
'Kraven the Hunter' trailer: Aaron Taylor-Johnson bites off a nose and smoulders
100+Mashable / 9h
The new red band trailer for Kraven the Hunter shows Aaron Taylor-Johnson playing a version of the legendary Spider-Man villain with no shortage of daddy issues – or abs. An origin story set before he crosses paths with Spider-Man, we see young Kraven mauled by a lion in front of his dad (Russell Crowe) who leaves him for dead. Kraven's blood mixes with the lion's and, from there, it's Morbin' Kr
11 cards currently offering sign-up bonuses of 100,000 points or more
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit card welcome offers are the fastest way to increase your points and miles stash. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a massive bonus post to your loyalty account. From there, you can start dreaming about using your travel rewards to explore the world. Some of the best travel rewards card
New Air France Lounge San Francisco (SFO) Now Open
57One Mile at a Time / 9h
For the past several months, the Air France Lounge San Francisco (SFO) has been closed, as it has been under renovation. The lounge finally reopened in the past few days, and looks gorgeous! A look at the refurbished Air France Lounge SFO On June 16, 2023, the completely refurbished Air France Lounge SFO located in Terminal A reopened. The lounge is larger, has a new design, and has new spaces an
Apple is trying to trademark depictions of actual apples
400+Mashable / 10h
Apple is trying to trademark images of apples – the fruit, not the computers. Apple has been trying to trademark the apple in Switzerland since 2017 and has launched similar applications in several other countries, per Wired UK . It submitted an application to the Swiss Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) for the IP rights to a black-and-white depiction of a Granny Smith apple. In 2022, the
Kraven the Hunter's First Trailer Is Brutal, In a Good Way
60Gizmodo / 11h
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is still swinging in theaters and now Sony has begun to spotlight its next Spider-project . It’s Kraven the Hunter starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, the latest in Sony’s stable of Spidey villain projects like Venom and Morbius before it. Read more...
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Selling Avios With Up To 80% Bonus
86One Mile at a Time / 11h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Qatar Airways Privilege Club program has just launched its latest promotion on purchased Avios, and it’s the best offer we’ve seen from the program in a long time. However, there are a lot of ways to acquire Qatar Airways Avios, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend outright buying them. Promotion on
US Airlines Should Sell Food in Domestic First Class
View from the Wing / 11h
Raising more money for airlines by delivering a better product to customers is a better and more sustainable business model in a competitive industry than trying to charge more for the same or lesser product. Continue reading ...
enchantedbook: Alice in Wonderland illustrated by Blanche...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
enchantedbook : Alice in Wonderland illustrated by Blanche McManus, 1899
Capital One Spark Miles for Business credit card review: Double miles on everything
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Capital One Spark Miles for Business overview The Capital One Spark Miles for Business (see rates and fees ) is a solid business credit card, offering double miles on everything as well as two lounge passes a year. Miles can be transferred to any of Capital One’s 18 airline and hotel partners, and you’ll p
[ENDING] A Truly Original Offer For Southwest Airlines Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest's consumer credit cards from Chase all have an innovative new offer. They've increased the initial bonus off points, but have added a unique twist - a discount code for use on a future trip that can be... very valuable. Continue reading ...
Why You Don’t Need to Sterilize Your Soil
Lifehacker / 11h
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered what’s been called a “ global garden boom ,” there has been a renewed interest in various methods and strategies for improving growing conditions for houseplants and outdoor gardens alike. Read more...
Apple TV+'s Metropolis TV Series Is Dead
Gizmodo / 12h
Almost ten years ago , Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail began work on a passion project of his. Bring Fritz Lang’s 1927 sci-fi masterpiece , Metropolis , back to life as a long-form television series. It was a dream that was very close to becoming a reality with Apple TV+ getting ready to start production later this year.… Read more...
G.O.P. Targets Researchers Who Study Disinformation Ahead of 2024 Election
4KNYT > Technology / 12h
A legal campaign against universities and think tanks seeks to undermine the fight against false claims about elections, vaccines and other hot political topics.
Air France Lounge Coming To LAX!
81One Mile at a Time / 12h
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will be getting a new SkyTeam lounge, which is long overdue. Air France opening lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal As flagged by Thrifty Traveler , Los Angeles World Airports has approved the construction of a new Air France Lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Here’s what we know so far: This lounge will be located in the west gat
Greece makes beaches more accessible to wheelchair users
Mashable / 12h
Around 150 of Greece’s beaches now offer autonomous sea access to wheelchair users. Seatrac is a solar-powered, remote-operated chair helping people with mobility issues to enjoy the sea more easily. Using buttons on the chair to adjust its height, users can transfer from their wheelchair onto the ramp. From here, they can navigate at their own pace via a remote control. Before hitting the beach,
Scarlet Lady cruise ship review: What to expect on board Virgin Voyages’ 1st ship
36The Points Guy / 12h
Scarlet Lady, Virgin Voyages ’ original cruise ship, takes all your preconceived notions of a cruise ship and turns them on their head. The ship does not have a buffet or a cavernous banquet-style dining room. Kids are not welcome, but the adults-only ship gives grownups plenty of opportunities to play in both childlike and mature ways. Cruise fares include all meals, soda, basic Wi-Fi and crew g
'Cypher' review: Tierra Whack's music doc hides a sinister secret
Mashable / 12h
Cypher 's trickery begins with its title. As the film explains to us, "cypher" has multiple meanings, two of which are relevant to director Chris Moukarbel's pseudo-documentary project. The first has its roots in battle rap culture,
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