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Fujfilm's Instax SQ40 marries retro charm with larger square film


100+Engadget / 1h
Fujifilm's line of instant cameras has grown again with the launch of the Instax SQ40 . The new model borrows retro cues from the Mini 40 , while shooting larger-format square film like previous SQ models . Unlike the shiny plastic square format models of the past, the SQ40 is wrapped in faux black leather with silver accents. It measures 5.25 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall by 2.25 inches thick,


Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Award Sale
1KOne Mile at a Time / 46min
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. This is a fantastic offer, especially with the world once again being more or less open to travelers with few restrictions. There are several opportunities to save miles on tickets in economy, premium economy, and business class. Unfortunately this isn’t o


Stellantis has invested about one-third of its 300M euro fund into 10 startups
TechCrunch / 4min
The corporate venture arm of automaker Stellantis has invested about one-third of its 300 million euro ($324M) fund into 10 startups that cover everything from battery technology and holographic augmented reality to sustainable manufacturing and even e-bikes. Stellantis Ventures said Wednesday it also invested in an unnamed venture capital firm’s mobility fund. Stellantis didn’t disclose how much



Peach Cars, a Kenyan used-car marketplace, raises $5M in seed investment
TechCrunch / 4min
Kenyan automotive marketplace Peach Cars is announcing its $5 million seed round led by Japan-based The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) and other angel investors, including Shintaro Yamada (founder and CEO of Mercari), Peter Kenevan (VP, Head of Japan at PayPal), and Hiroaki Ohta (general partner at Japan’s Waseda University Ventures). The startup, founded by Kaoru Kaganoi and Za


Windows 11 just got a huge new feature for the stylus, finally catching up with Apple’s iPad
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Windows 11 has implemented a major change for those who use a stylus, allowing for writing directly in the operating system’s interface and menus – though this is still in testing right now. The move comes in preview build 23481 in the Dev Channel, where Windows Ink has been bolstered to allow for writing with a pen directly into, say, the search box in Windows 11. The eventual goal, Microsoft no


Meta urged to act on rising consumer fraud scams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Consumers could lose up to $250 million from scams involving Meta in 2023 thanks to worryingly high levels of fraud if the social media behemoth doesn’t intervene, TSB Bank has warned. The bank’s data showed that in the last month alone, 80% of the fraud cases it registered in its three biggest fraud categories stem from Meta platforms. City AM , which is credited with reporting on TSB’s efforts


Don’t rush generative AI apps to market without tackling privacy risks, says UK watchdog
TechCrunch / 17min
The UK’s data protection watchdog has fired its most explicit warning shot yet at generative AI developers — saying it expects them to address privacy risks before bringing their products to market. In a blog post trailing remarks the Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) exec director of regulatory risk, Stephen Almond, will make at a conference later today the watchdog has warned against de


In the clash of the EV chargers, it’s Tesla vs. everyone else
MIT Technology Review / 23min
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . I love a good rivalry story. In soda it’s Coke vs. Pepsi, in baseball it’s Yankees vs. Red Sox, and in EV fast chargers it’s Tesla vs. everyone else. Fine, that last one might not be quite at the same level as the others just yet, but it’s a battle that’s


Lizzy Caplan will scare the crap out of you in 'Cobweb' trailer
Mashable / 29min
Personally, I wouldn't mind being terrorised by a demonic Lizzy Caplan. You might not believe me after watching the Cobweb trailer, however, which sees the Masters of Sex and Fleishman Is in Trouble star take a terrifying turn into horror . Directed by Marianne 's Samuel Bodin and written by the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 reboot's Chris Thomas Devlin, Cobweb establishes your classic creepy-kid-


8 BookTok recommendations you have to read in 2023
Mashable / 29min
In this age of social media, if there is one go-to place where people can find their next favorite read, it's TikTok. There is no denying that TikTok has made reading cool again. BookTok has recommendations for every reader's palate, no matter what your taste — or, in BookTok terminology, your reading aesthetic —is. Here’s a sneak peek of eight of the most viral books on BookTok right now, listed


'Kokomo City' trailer is a groundbreaking portrait of Black trans sex workers
Mashable / 29min
"This is survival work. This is risky shit." In Kokomo City , Black trans sex workers speak out: about their identities, sex, society, and oppression. Directed by D. Smith, the feature documentary —shot entirely in black and white — stars Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, and Dominique Silver, living across Atlanta and New York. The result is an unfiltered, stunning portrait, which w


Register Now: Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q3 2023
64One Mile at a Time / 31min
The Chase Freedom Flex SM Credit Card ( review ) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. While it’s still Q2 2023, Chase has just opened registration for the Q3 2023 bonus categories, which allow you to earn 5x points on the first $1,500 spent in select categories over the coming


European startups still have a long way to go to achieve gender parity
TechCrunch / 39min
According to a new study from Sista and the Boston Consulting Group , women are still underrepresented in the European tech ecosystem. Only 22% of startups created in 2022 included a woman in the founding team. And when you look at women-only founding team, that number drops to 10%. That means that, yes, 78% of European startups founded in 2022 only had male founders. To put it another way, one i


Netflix and Apple TV Plus just renewed two of their biggest hit TV shows
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
When it comes to the best streaming services ' TV shows, I have a fear of commitment. I've seen too many shows canceled just as I was getting into them, which is why I'm pretty wary of committing to a new show in its first season. So it's nice to have some good news for a change: both Netflix and Apple TV Plus have renewed some of their best shows for a second season. First up, there's Silo on Ap


Mortal Kombat 1 is being stress-tested next week and you could be part of it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Mortal Kombat 1 's servers are being stress-tested next week and you can still register for a chance to participate. It launches on June 23 until June 26. The server stress test for Mortal Kombat 1 will only be available on Xbox Series X and PS5 and will commence at 8am PT / 11am ET (or 4pm BST). You will not need to have an online subscription to either service to be able to play the title onlin


Update your phone now to get the latest major fix for Android Auto
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
If you're an Android Auto user, you should get the Google app on your Android phone updated to the latest version at your earliest convenience – that's the app that assists Android Auto on car dashboards, and it means you'll get the latest fix rolled out by Google. As reported on the Android Auto Help forums (via Autoevolution ), engineers have now dealt with a rather annoying bug that interfered


Google Docs is finally fixing one of its most annoying pain points
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Google has revealed it is adding a new update for its office software that will make customizing and moving tables in Google Docs much more intuitive and easier to do. A new post in the Google Workspace update blog outlines how the software is introducing "improved table positioning options" for documents. Google says the update will add more flexibility and control over the layout of text with t


Apple's new 15.3-inch MacBook Air is already $100 off
Engadget / 47min
Apple has just released its new 15-inch Macbook Air, and it's already touting a $100 price cut. Amazon had already run a pre-release sale knocking $50 off the price but the retailer has now discounted the 256GB model in Starlight from $1,300 to $1,200 (Space Gray and Midnight are $66 off), and the 512GB option in Midnight from $1,500 to $1,400. Yes, upwards of $1,000 for a laptop is still not chu


How to Survive a Devastating Earthquake—and Firestorm
Wired / 49min
When a 7.9-magnitude quake struck San Francisco in 1906, it opened the gates of hell. You could have ridden it out, if you made all the right decisions.


The Psychedelic Scientist Who Sends Brains Back to Childhood
Wired / 49min
Kids soak up new skills, adults not so much. But neuroscientist Gül Dölen might have found a way—with drugs—to help grownups learn like littles.


How Shady Chinese Encryption Chips Got Into the Navy, NATO, and NASA
29Wired / 49min
The US government warns encryption chipmaker Hualan has suspicious ties to China’s military. Yet US agencies still use one of its subsidiary’s chips, raising fears of a backdoor.



Black Mirror season 6 has sparked a heated debate among Netflix fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
TV fan opinions can be subjective at the best of times. One person's favorite TV series can be someone else's idea of a bad time. Similarly, a show's most beloved and/or best episode in the eyes of many might be viewed as a piece of garbage by a small minority. When people don't agree – especially on the wild west of the internet – heated debates ensue. Unsurprisingly, that exact scenario is play


Ransomware gang lists first victims of MOVEit mass-hacks, including US banks and universities
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TechCrunch / 1h
Clop, the ransomware gang responsible for exploiting a critical security vulnerability in a popular corporate file transfer tool, has begun listing victims of the mass-hacks, including a number of U.S. banks and universities. The Russia-linked ransomware gang has been exploiting the security flaw in MOVEit Transfer, a tool used by corporations and enterprises to share large files over the interne


Windows 11’s latest update proves disastrous for some Chrome users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest update for Windows 11 has totally broken Google’s Chrome browser for users of a popular antivirus app. For Malwarebytes users, patch KB5027231 for Windows 11 22H2 causes Chrome to fail to work – the browser window simply doesn’t appear, even though there is a running Chrome instance in Task Manager. Neowin spotted that Malwarebytes staff members have posted several times on the issue,


How tactile graphics can help end image poverty
MIT Technology Review / 1h
In 2020, in the midst of pandemic lockdown, my husband and I bought a house in Brooklyn and decided to reimagine and rebuild the interior. We began talking through our ideas about how to arrange each detail, from an open kitchen to bathroom fixtures, but before long we realized that imprecise language was slowing us down and annoying us both. So my husband taught me a few key architectural symbol


Nokia is introducing a novel new way to make your Android phone faster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Nokia successfully tested a new way to make Android phones faster, with the feature set to be available as soon as Android 14 is released. In a press release, the company said it found a way to allow Android users to buy and activate network slices on-demand from their operators. Network slicing is a practice of splitting (or “slicing”) a physical network infrastructure into multiple virtual netw


BYD is overtaking Tesla, but its EV dream skips the US for now
TechCrunch / 1h
A Chinese electric vehicle brand that’s rarely spotted in the U.S. is quickly catching up to Tesla’s dominance of the global EV market. BYD, which started in Shenzhen 28 years ago, delivered 547,917 passenger EVs, including hybrids, a category it’s known for, in the first quarter of 2023. The tally surpassed that of Tesla, which shipped around 422,000 vehicles during the period. BYD, which is sho


This adaptive cable can power almost any smart device — get two on sale for $40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of June 15, you can pick up two InCharge X Max Charging Cables for only $39.99 instead of $78 — that's 48% in savings. Cable clutter isn’t just a home problem. If you rely on multiple devices at work, that’s another pile of chargers to bring along. If you’re hitting the road, there’s probably a tumbleweed of wires and adapters dominating at least one pocket. That is, unless you consoli


Filter out smoke, dust, and pollen with this $130 air purifier
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through June 18, the Wetie PM2.5 Air Purifier is on sale for just $129.99 instead of $299.99 — that's a savings of 56%. Recent news about the wildfire smoke covering cities across the nation may have you thinking about the air quality in your home. If you want to filter out these smoke particles, along with some dust and pollen , you might want the Wetie PM2.5 Air Purifier with HEPA Filte


Get a VPN with parental controls and a WiFi adapter for $149.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of June 15, the Deeper Connect Pico Decentralized VPN Hardware is on sale for just $149.99 instead of $248 — that's a savings of 39%. Whether you work from home or have a family of internet users you want to keep safe, a VPN could be the right tool for the job. Instead of paying every month for a software VPN, you can get a reliable hardware VPN that you only have to pay for once, with


Save 37% and get a brand-new Apple Mac mini for $686
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of June 15, you can get a Mac mini (Core i7, 32GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for only $685.99 instead of $1,099. That's a savings of 37%. If you’re shopping for a new computer , you aren’t limited to the ones that just hit the market. You can still find an older model that’s never been used, and it might be a little easier on the wallet without giving up much in terms of performance. This 2018 Ap


The best internet moments of 2023 (so far)
Mashable / 1h
The internet moves fast, and if you aren't chronically online (like I am), you're going to miss some of the best bits. That's why we've made a list, in no particular order, of some of the best internet moments of the year. We've got you covered on everything from AI trickery to spy balloons suspicions. Don't say we never did anything for you. Wednesday everything! Credit: Gilbert Flores/Variety v


How to use ice cubes during foreplay like in 'The Idol'
Mashable / 1h
In the first episode of Max's new series The Idol , club owner (and/or cult leader) Tedros (played by Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye) tells pop sensation Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) that she needs to sing like she "knows how to fuck." He then rubs an ice cube down her leg and he inserts it where the audience can't see. By the next episode, Jocelyn takes a glass full of ice cubes and masturbates with it.


The second deadliest boss in Diablo 4 is responsible for 2% of all player deaths
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you've had a rough time fighting the Butcher in Diablo 4 , then you're not alone. It turns out most players have had their fair share of controller-breaking moments at the hands of a single relentless boss. Diablo 4 is by no means a walk in the park, but some bosses are more forgiving than others. In a recent infographic from Blizzard , it turns out that the Butcher is officially the second de


US injunction temporarily blocks Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition leading up court battle
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has placed a temporary block on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The injunction prevents Microsoft from making any kind of bid to acquire Activision Blizzard until the matter is settled in court. Given the FTC’s concerns that the acquisition breaches anti-trust laws , the imminent court case will be a pivotal moment for Microsoft ( via CNBC ) M


PS5 game streaming now in testing for PS Plus Premium members
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Sony has just announced that it's begun testing PS5 game cloud streaming for PS Plus Premium members. That means you'll soon be able to play many of the best PS5 games without having to download them. Though, the official PlayStation Blog post notes this will only be for "supported" PS5 games, likely indicating some won't make the cut when the feature launches. Sony didn't say when PS5 game strea


Watch Out for ‘Junk’ Fees When Booking Travel Online
NYT > Technology / 1h
Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges. Don’t fall for them.


Deepchecks snags $14M seed to continuously validate ML models
TechCrunch / 1h
As companies increasingly rely on machine learning models, it’s imperative that they continuously check the models to make sure they are working as intended and that the data is valid, unbiased and not corrupted in any way. Deepchecks , an Israeli startup has come up with a solution to continuously test models from development through production. Today, the company announced a $14 million seed in


Music publishers are suing Twitter for $250 million over 'massive' copyright infringement
Engadget / 2h
Twitter has yet another major lawsuit to contend with. A group of more than a dozen music publishers has filed a $250 million lawsuit against the company over allegations of “massive” copyright infringement on the platform. The suit, filed by the National Music Publishers Association, alleges Twitter users have violated artists’ copyrights on thousands of occasions and that the company has done l


An investor, an operator, and their plan to upskill Africa’s workforce
TechCrunch / 2h
One out of three tech jobs globally are filled by necessary skilled labor, and according to the World Economic Forum (WEF), this is one of the biggest concerns of global business leaders. Over 50% of the organizations that these leaders manage, in a survey, say they have lost competitive advantage due to talent shortages. The bad news is that the situation might not improve for these companies in



Google Made Millions From Ads for Fake Abortion Clinics
Wired / 2h
The search giant took $10 million in ads from, and gave grants to “crisis pregnancy centers” that work to prevent women from accessing abortions.


EU officials pass draft law to regulate AI and ban facial recognition systems
27Engadget / 3h
Lawmakers from the European Union have taken a big step towards regulating the use of artificial intelligence systems in the region by passing a draft law known as the AI Act. As The New York Times notes, it's merely one part of a longer process, and the soonest we can see the final version of the law is most likely later this year. But if the law gets enforced in its current form , then the Euro


'Black Mirror' Season 6 is Charlie Brooker versus Netflix
Mashable / 3h
As screenwriters are waging war against studios and streamers that would underpay them and undercut them with AI, Black Mirror Season 6 hits Netflix with a middle finger pointed firmly at a Hollywood studio system that doesn't give a shit about humanity. Over the course of five new episodes, ranging from 40 to 80 minutes in length, creator Charlie Brooker uses the satirical sci-fi platform he cre


Stay tuned after the credits for 'Black Mirror's 'Joan Is Awful'
Mashable / 3h
If you've been busy binge-watching the newest season of Black Mirror , you may have missed something crucial thanks to Netflix's autoplay function. You might want to go back and hit that "Watch credits" button at the end of "Joan Is Awful" — or just keep reading. There's an extra scene at the end of Season 6, episode 1, which explains one major action on behalf of our protagonist: that crap-fuell


How does Aaron Paul tie the 'Black Mirror' universe together?
Mashable / 3h
Aaron Paul is the latest Easter egg connecting the Black Mirror universe. Netflix's hit series is back with another season brimming with the existential dread and techno-paranoia that we all love. And while each episode of Black Mirror takes on its own unique, notoriously ruthless story about society's collapse, show writer Charlie Brooker has made it a point to connect all of the show's episodes


'Black Mirror' Season 6 takes another cheeky shot at HBO in 'Joan Is Awful'
Mashable / 3h
Black Mirror Season 6 is here at long last, and there's a lot of hidden elements to unpack — including the return of a long-running Black Mirror joke about HBO . Episode 1, "Joan Is Awful", a very meta (even by Black Mirror standards) story about a woman whose life is dramatised on a streaming website in almost real time, has plenty of Easter eggs to break down just on its own — and hidden among


JBL Bar 1300X Review: A Rechargeable Home Theater
Wired / 4h
This soundbar has some of the most immersive surround sound we’ve heard, and detachable surround speakers we’re unsure of.


Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, June 15 (game #507)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
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


Meta scientist Yann LeCun says AI won't destroy jobs forever
100+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Prof Yann LeCun says fears that AI will pose a threat to humanity are "preposterously ridiculous".


Jack Ma Isn't Back
Wired / 4h
The iconic Alibaba founder disappeared from view after criticizing China's government. He returned to the country in March—as a teacher, not a businessman.


Lightspeed says India not for the faint-hearted amid Sequoia split
TechCrunch / 5h
Bejul Somaia, the founding partner of Lightspeed India, staunchly defended the allure of South Asia’s investment landscape, even in the wake of unsettling movements such as Sequoia’s decision to segregate its Indian venture . “The startup and venture model is predicated on learning and adapting fast, navigating to high upside and understanding that the few companies that really succeed drive econ


'Shortcomings' trailer is a compelling glimpse of a strong debut and a breakout performance
Mashable / 5h
There's a quiet but strong buzz around Shortcomings , a film adaptation of Adrian Tomine's cult graphic novel of the same name directed by first-timer Randall Park. (If you somehow don't already know Park from Fresh off the Boat , the MCU, or Always Be My Maybe , " Asian Jim " might ring a bell). Park's assured debut is "a slice-of-life comedy that prefers understated, wince-worthy jokes to out-t


ChrysCapital invests $100 million in India’s Lenskart
29TechCrunch / 5h
ChrysCapital has invested $100 million in Lenskart, the two said Thursday, pushing the Asian eyewear startup’s raise in the past year to $850 million as it expands its offerings and reach in international markets. The Indian private equity firm is buying shares worth $100 million in Lenskart through both primary and secondary transactions, the two said. The new investment follows Abu Dhabi Invest


The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 will get one of the Apple Watch's best health features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 will offer irregular heart rhythm notifications when it launches later this year. What’s more, the feature will also arrive on older Samsung watches – but there’s a catch. In an official press release, Samsung states that irregular heart rhythm notifications will be available in 13 countries, including the US and Samsung’s native Korea. Irregu


The iPhone’s next big camera trick could be 3D photos and video – here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
3D photography has never taken off in the same way as the two-dimensional art form, but the Apple Vision Pro and iPhone are aiming to change that. If they succeed, it could change the way we capture and experience memories. That lofty goal is far from guaranteed. After all, Apple's introduction of the Vision Pro (its "first 3D camera") was simultaneously the most interesting and creepy part of a


Forget waterproof – Samsung’s earbuds seem to be fireproof
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Earbuds have a knack for getting bashed about and while there are some that are more indestructible than others, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro appear to be one of the toughest. A recent tweet from the tech blogger Maaz Perwez reveals that even after being burnt in a house fire, the buds are still working, including their location-finding function. And while the charging functionality of the buds


A lifetime subscription to this premium stock screener is on sale for 86% off
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to a Tykr Stock Screener Pro Plan is on sale for £95.65, saving you 86% on list price. Have you wanted to pick up a new skill? How about one that earns you money? No, we're not talking about side hustles this time. We're talking about the stock market. Tykr Stock Screener helps you confidently manage your investments on your own, serving as your very own stock scre


How to watch The Ashes 2023 for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 6h
Arguably the biggest cricket contest of the year is here, and that means dedicated fans from around the world will be searching high and low for the best way to stream The Ashes. This is where we can help. If you're interested in watching The Ashes for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need. What is The Ashes? The Ashes is a Test cricket series played between bitt


Elon Musk: Twitter sued by music publishers for $250m
48BBC News - Technology / 6h
A group of 17 firms, such as Sony, claim Twitter enabled copyright violations of nearly 1,700 songs.


Is the US trying to kill crypto?
62BBC News - Technology / 6h
The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.



25 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: You can find a wide range of free online courses from MIT on edX. Learn about everything from entrepreneurship to computer science, without spending anything. edX hosts an absolutely massive range of online courses on everything from artificial intelligence to poetry writing, and some of the best examples are available for free. That probably sounds too good to be true, but it gets better.


How to watch Netflix India for free
Mashable / 6h
SAVE 49%: The best service for unblocking Indian Netflix is ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also comes with a money-back guarantee. Opens in a new tab Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) (opens in a new tab) £82.82 only at ExpressVPN (money-ba


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 15
Mashable / 8h
Oh, hi there! It's Thursday, and there's a new Wordle for you to solve. 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 15'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


'Eric LaRue' review: Judy Greer devastates in Michael Shannon's moving directorial debut
46Mashable / 9h
Michael Shannon's directorial debut Eric LaRue isn't a ghost story, but it feels like one. Eric (Nation Sage Henrikson) is absent from much of the film, yet his presence haunts every scene. It haunts his mother Janice (Judy Greer) as she folds his clothes to give away. It haunts his father Ron (Alexander Skarsgård) as he reminisces on past father-son vacations. But they know — and we know — that


Steam overhauls notifications, UI elements and the in-game overlay
49Engadget / 10h
Feel like the Steam desktop client was long overdue for a major upgrade? So did Valve. Today the company released an update for the platform that includes many of the features it has been testing in the app's beta channel. The latest client features updated fonts and menus, a revised notification system and a redesigned in-game overlay. Better still, Valve says the platform has been rebuilt with


The Barbie Movie Car Is Pink, Pink, Pink, and Pink
Gizmodo / 10h
Barbie will soon hit the big screen, and our excitement over every aspect of this film—director Greta Gerwig’s “abstract poem”-informed approach, Ryan Gosling’s Kenergy , Margot Robbie and her subversive doll squad —can barely be contained. Today’s scrap of fun to tide us over comes in the form of a whole lotta photos… Read more...


Damn, Final Fantasy XVI Really Does Want to Be Its Own Game of Thrones
Gizmodo / 11h
Before the release of the Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Shadowbringers , game director Naoki Yoshida joked that George R.R. Martin needed to finish his A Song of Ice and Fire books before he’d consider a Game of Thrones collaboration with the MMORPG. Four years later and with Winds of Winter nowhere in sight , it would… Read more...


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for June 15
Mashable / 11h
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


17 music publishers sue Twitter, alleging infringement
24Mashable / 11h
In the latest case against Twitter announced on Wednesday, a group of 17 music publishers have filed a lawsuit against the company alleging rampant copyright infringement on the social network. According to the publishers, Musk's company allows users to share music on the platform without permission from the copyright holders. The companies that are suing Twitter range from major music publishers


Google Home gets powerful smart home automations, but there’s a catch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Expanding on Google Home's recent redesign , Google has begun offering users a way to build custom automations for their smart homes. This means you’ll be able to create very specific instructions for your smart home devices, according to a recent Google Nest Community post . For example, someone can instruct Google Home to activate their Roomba and have it begin vacuuming the moment everyone has


GM’s BrightDrop makes first commercial EVs delivery outside US
41TechCrunch / 11h
BrightDrop, the electric delivery van subsidiary of General Motors, has made its first delivery outside of the U.S. The company delivered 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans to FedEx Express Canada on Wednesday, part of a larger order of 2,500 Zevo EVs. The introduction of BrightDrop’s vans is in line with FedEx’s goal to shift its entire fleet to all-electric vehicles by 2040. BrightDrop’s Zevo


othmeralia:“If you want to conquer the world you best have...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
othmeralia : “If you want to conquer the world you best have dragons.” George R.R. Martin, A Dance of Dragons. From the Othmer Library’s copy of Musaeum Hermeticum


lesterpubliclibrary: It’s OK to be Different by Lester Public...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
lesterpubliclibrary : It’s OK to be Different by Lester Public Library Via Flickr: Summer Reading Decorations at the Lester Public Library, Two Rivers, Wisconsin


Carrie Fisher's Last Film Will Finally Be Released
32Gizmodo / 12h
Seven years after beloved actress Carrie Fisher ’s untimely passing, her final film Wonderwell will receive a limited release. Fisher had just completed shooting the film before getting ready to reprise her role as General Leia in what would ultimately become Star War: The Rise of Skywalker . Read more...


Radio station gets part-time AI DJ based on its midday host
41TechCrunch / 12h
Live 95.5, a radio station in Portland, Oregon, announced Tuesday that its midday host Ashley Elzinga will broadcast a cloned version of her voice — aka “AI Ashley” — to listeners every day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’ll be using Futuri Media’s “ RadioGPT ,” an AI-powered tool that uses GPT-4 to generate a script based on trending news and reads it with a synthetic voice. The radio station noted


EV startup Telo bets America is ready for a dreamy little pickup
82TechCrunch / 12h
Most trucks today are headed in the wrong direction, metaphorically speaking. They’re far too big and heavy, with shrinking beds and expanding cabins that reflect their turn from a classic workhorse into a status symbol-meets-family car. This is my take, but I’m not just here to blab about aesthetics and my weird love of teeny-tiny cars. Huge vehicles are uniquely deadly for pedestrians and cycli


For the first time in decades, Congress seems interested in space-based solar power
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Enlarge / A photo taken of the first space-borne prototype from Caltech's Space Solar Power Project. (credit: SSPP) As far as legislative moments go, the passage of a minor amendment to an innocuous US House resolution on Wednesday was not exactly groundbreaking. But for space exploration enthusiasts, the amendment offered by US Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., was kind of a big deal. That's because,


Ancient Egyptian followers of a deity called Bes may have used hallucinogens
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Enlarge / An Egyptian drinking vessel in the shape of Bes head contained traces of Syrian rue and blue water lily, among other compounds. (credit: Tampa Museum of Art, Florida) An ancient Egyptian vase in the shape of the deity Bes showed traces of chemical plant compounds known to produce hallucinations, according to a recent preprint posted to Research Square. The authors suggest that members o


Comcast and Charter are making a streaming box for self-loathing cord-cutters
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Enlarge / Xfinity's Flex box is likely the model for the Xumo Box, a streaming device to be sold at Walmart later this year. (credit: Xfinity/Comcast/Charter) There are an overwhelming number of choices right now for watching streaming media on your TV. Most TVs have a system built in, often Roku, Google, or Samsung. Standalone boxes from Roku, Apple, Google, and Amazon run the third-party market


Sony Introduces Cloud Streaming Test for PS5 Games
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In its latest attempt to compete with Microsoft’s Game Pass, Sony is bringing cloud streaming support for PS5 games to PlayStation Plus Premium members. Soon, members will no longer need to download games to the PS5 console, and hopefully, that means Sony’s recently announced handheld is