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Apple’s Vision Pro Isn’t the Future
300+Wired / 1h
The new mixed-reality headset is an alarming misfire. Has Apple lost its innovation mojo?
United is putting 4K displays and Bluetooth on its planes
49Engadget / 1h
United Airlines has struck a deal with Panasonic Avionics that could make flying in economy more bearable. No, it will not magically make the seats wider or the leg room bigger, but it will distract you with a larger, sharper in-flight entertainment display and — some will perhaps find this even more exciting — Bluetooth. The airline has announced that it's installing almost 300,000 units of Pana
Apple Music is getting 6 new features in a free update – here's what's coming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple Music subscribers are set to see several new free features when they update to iOS 17 later this year, including the ability to finally collaborate on playlists, discover new insights about the artists they listen to, and more. While some of these changes and new features were announced during the WWDC 2023 keynote, Apple has since released a bit more information about all the updates that
Uber is expanding availability of shared rides and other 'green' services
Engadget / now
Uber is expanding existing services and introducing new features meant to help it achieve its goal of becoming a zero-emission platform by 2040 . To start with, the company is bringing UberX Share , its revamped carpooling service, to 18 more cities. That brings the total number of markets where it's available to 50, allowing more people to share their commute with others going the same way. For
You Can Now Download Apple Developer Previews for Free (But You Shouldn’t)
How-To Geek / 7min
Apple now lets anyone download its earliest beta software, known as developer previews, free of charge. You no longer need a $99 Apple Developer membership to try bleeding-edge versions of iOS, macOS, and more. Despite this, you should probably pass on racing to download them. Here’s why. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Repel Flies at Cookouts
How-To Geek / 7min
As the weather gets warmer, many of us look forward to hosting cookouts and barbecues with family and friends. Unfortunately, flies seem to like cookouts just as much as we do. These pesky insects can quickly turn a delightful outdoor gathering into an annoying experience. Here are seven ways to discourage flies from taking over your next barbecue. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Una primera prueba del Vision Pro de Apple
NYT > Technology / 12min
Tuve en mis manos el nuevo visor de alta tecnología que me dejó impresionado y asustado. ¿Para qué lo necesitamos?
Barracuda now says you'll have to replace your ESG device right away
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Barracuda has announced that its vulnerable Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances should now be replaced immediately. Despite releasing a patch for a high-severity zero-day vulnerability found roughly a week ago, the email and network security firm's new advice suggests that affected devices are in fact beyond help. The company updated its initial security advisory earlier this week to: "Impact
Mac Pro is not making Windows workstation folks nervous - the Mac Studio is
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Since its inception until the launch of its own Silicon, the Mac Pro was Apple’s fastest computer and continues this aura of greatness till now. More people are interested in Apple’s most expensive product than in its smaller sibling, the Mac Studio . That may come to change after the latest refresh that saw the Mac Pro and the Mac Studio get exactly the same components with the only significant
Southwest Airlines Karen Harasses Elderly Woman At The Orlando Airport [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 14min
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 ...
All the Ways ChatGPT Can Help You Land a Job
Wired / 18min
Whether you use ChatGPT, Bard, or Bing, your favorite AI chatbots can help your application stand out from the crowd.
This Artificial Muscle Moves Stuff on Its Own
Wired / 18min
Actuators inspired by cucumber plants could make robots move more naturally in response to their environments, or be used for devices in inhospitable places.
Objects in Apple’s Vision Are Closer Than They Appear
Wired / 18min
This week, we learn what it's like to wear and use Apple's Vision Pro headset. Also, we round up the rest of the news from WWDC.
Why I never travel without my Apple Watch anymore
The Points Guy / 19min
These days, nearly every adult travels with a smartphone. From capturing photos and videos to managing the travel journey while on the go, smartphones have become indispensable for road warriors, myself included. But while everyone might carry a smartphone, smartwatches are far less ubiquitous. These wearable devices are designed to be a companion to your phone, giving you easy access to the most
UK’s AI safety summit gets thumbs up from tech giants
TechCrunch / 49min
Make way for another forum on AI safety. The UK government has announced it will convene a “global” AI summit this fall with the aim of agreeing “safety measures to evaluate and monitor the most significant risks from AI”, as its PR puts it. There’s no word on who will attend as yet — but the government says it wants the discussion to feature “key countries, leading tech companies and researchers
4 Wildly Popular Apple Products That Were Criticized at Launch
How-To Geek / 1h
The Vision Pro headset is Apple’s first Gen 1 product since the Apple Watch in 2015. The company is no stranger to entering new product markets, but new launches are often met with skepticism, later followed by massive success. Here are four examples. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Air India’s Russia To United States “Rescue” Flight
One Mile at a Time / 1h
On Tuesday, an Air India Boeing 777 flying from Delhi to San Francisco diverted to Russia due to an engine issue . Specifically, the plane landed in Magadan, in the northeast of the country, leaving passengers stranded for over 36 hours. I wanted to share an update on this situation, as all passengers have now arrived in the United States. Air India operates Magadan to San Francisco flight It goe
Here’s why the iPhone 15 could be Apple’s best-selling iPhone in years
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Despite recent rumors suggesting that Apple’s iPhone 16 line will bring more meaningful upgrades to the table than its upcoming iPhone 15 line, the latter could still prove a windfall release for the company, owing to the number of soon-to-be-outdated iPhones currently out in the wild. According to analyst Dan Ives (via CNBC ), “roughly 250 million iPhones have not been upgraded in over four year
The Morning After: Let’s talk about Air Quality
Engadget / 1h
Wildfires in Canada have led to a surge in air pollution levels in the US, with New York currently having the worst air quality of any major city. There are plenty of images of N95-mask-wearing people walking down smog-blighted streets that wouldn’t look out of place in many a dystopia. Many states and cities have urged folks to stay inside unless they absolutely need to leave, and they’re pumpin
Major Adobe Express update brings Firefly Generative AI integration
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Adobe Creative Cloud Express – which enables you to design everything from social media posts to fliers – has received a major update in a beta version that chiefly integrates Adobe Firefly Generative AI. The desktop and mobile app is designed for users of all skill levels, and is now more versatile than ever, with generative text-to-image and text effects expanding the app’s extensive collection
Cisco has fixed a highly severe flaw in its business VPN - so patch now
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Cisco released a patch for a high-severity flaw that was plaguing its Cisco Secure Client. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-20178, allowed threat actors elevate account privileges and tamper with the system on the admin level. No interaction on the victim’s side was necessary. "This vulnerability exists because improper permissions are assigned to a temporary directory that is created during the upg
Top Features in Apple’s iOS 17 and iPadOS 17: Compatible Devices, Release Date
Wired / 1h
Learn about the NameDrop, Contact Posters, and Adaptive Audio—all coming to your iPhone later this year.
Ocean Currents Are Slowing, With Potentially Devastating Effects
Wired / 1h
Melting Antarctic ice is disrupting the movement of deep seawater, which could further destabilize weather patterns around the world.
HTC launches its Apple Vision Pro rival for businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
HTC’s virtual reality division, Vive, has announced a brand-new headset destined for business, complete with a dedicated web app for managing the fleet. The new Vive XR Elite Business Edition promises to be around half the price of the Apple Vision Pro, retailing at $1,299, and while it may not have the flashy appeal of its rival, initial specifications suggest it could still be a worthy contende
It's Even Cheaper To Try Adobe's Firefly AI Now
SlashGear / 1h
Adobe is making its Firefly AI even more accessible via Express for those who want to give it a try but aren't willing to pay for a subscription.
The Crown may be ending but the royal drama TV show could return as a series of films
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you're a fan of the Netflix original TV series The Crown , we've got good news for you: season six of the series, which will stream later this year, might not mean the end of the show. Following reports that Netflix was planning to film a prequel as the royal drama nears its end , a UK newspaper has since revealed that The Crown may return not as just one spin-off but as multiple films. Accord
Google Cloud Enterprise Search is getting even better with AI models
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
In response to the limits of traditional enterprise search, Google Cloud has now lifted the lid on generative search, made possible using the company’s own generative AI technology. In its announcement , Google explained how traditional search surfaces a list of links and requires manual investigation to locate the most relevant answers. With generative AI assistance, the company hopes to help us
This unlikely fuel could power cleaner trucks and ships
MIT Technology Review / 2h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Last Friday, I hoisted myself up a ladder and plopped down into the seat of a bright green John Deere tractor. There wasn’t a cornstalk or a soybean sprout in sight—my view through the windshield was a fairly typical parking lot in Brooklyn. I’d asked to cl
Windows 11's new-look File Explorer and RGB lighting control looks promising
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The revamped version of File Explorer is now available for Windows 11 testers (known as ‘Windows Insiders’), and you can take a look yourself to get an idea of what a future version of Windows 11 could look like. File Explorer is an integral part of the PC user’s experience, so seeing it get a refresh is incredibly exciting. If you’re itching to try it out you can head over to Windows Insider Set
OnePlus likely to unveil Samsung and Google foldable rival in August
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
OnePlus is working on its first foldable phone and the latest reports claim that the device will be launching in August. The launch event is said to be taking place in New York. Talk of a ‘OnePlus Fold’ August launch came as early as May, with tipster Max Jambor sharing as such. This latest report, however, comes from Yogesh Brar via Pricebaba . According to Brar, OnePlus will also try for a glob
Diablo 4’s first max-level permadeath character perishes in hilariously tragic way
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The first character to reach level 100 in Diablo 4 ’s aptly named Hardcore permadeath mode has perished, not two days after reaching the game’s highest level. Streamer Souaïb Hanaf, also known as “cArn_”, was the first person to reach level 100 in Diablo 4 ’ s challenging Hardcore mode. However, the glory of this impressive achievement was short-lived as his character perished not in epic battle,
Hyatt Expanding In Germany With Lindner Hotels
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
In 2022, it was announced that Hyatt would expand its footprint in Germany, through a partnership with Linder Hotels. This is something I’m excited about, given that most of my family lives in Germany, and I travel there a lot. There’s now a positive update, as the first Linder Hotels properties have joined World of Hyatt, and the remaining properties should join before the end of the month. Hyat
Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) Review: A Nice Green Laptop With Some Flaws
How-To Geek / 2h
The next-generation Aspire Vero 15 (2023) laptop takes Acer’s commitment to sustainably and reducing its carbon footprint to new levels thanks to using more recycled materials. When I received my review unit, I wanted to determine whether it was also a great laptop. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
ChatGPT for iOS gets support for Siri and Shortcuts
30Engadget / 2h
OpenAI has announced a few new updates for its iOS app , including Shortcuts integration. Now you can create a ChatGPT prompt in Shortcuts and save it as a link between the AI tool and different apps. For example, ask ChatGPT to answer a problem or look up a fact and then message the response to your friend or save it as a note. You can also now ask Siri to bring up ChatGPT or create these Shortc
5 Of The Best Open World Games On Android To Check Out In 2023
SlashGear / 2h
While gaming on a smartphone or tablet has been a downgraded experience in the past, we're now at a point where open world games are available for Android.
Android 14 Beta 3 is here, and it brings enhanced lock screen customization
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We’re not expecting the finished version of Android 14 to roll out for another two or three months, but the beta version has just had a big update, with Android 14 Beta 3 now here, complete with new lock screen customization options for Pixel phones . These features – spotted in Beta 3 by Mishaal Rahman – were previously teased at Google I/O 2023 , and they allow you to change the colors, size, a
Winnie the Pooh is the star of this upcoming body horror game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Winnie the Pooh is the star of an upcoming body horror title that's seriously pushing the boundaries on what can be done when a beloved character goes public domain. No release date has been given yet. The debut title from indie game studio Twice Different, Winnie's Hole places you in control of a raging and rapidly mutating virus that's developing inside of the beloved children's book character.
Adobe brings Firefly to the enterprise
TechCrunch / 2h
Adobe today announced that it is bringing its Firefly generative image generator to its enterprise customers and allowing them to customize the model with their own branded assets. In conjunction with this, the company is also bringing its Adobe Express design app (which you remember under its previous name of Adobe Spark) to enterprise users, who will be able to access Firefly from there as well
Nigeria’s Haul247 raises funding to scale its logistics platform
TechCrunch / 2h
Haul247 , a Nigerian end-to-end logistics platform connecting businesses to haulage and warehousing assets, has raised a $3 million seed round. Gender-lens investing fund Alitheia Capital provided the equity capital, with Investment One contributing $1 million in debt financing. The logistics startup allows small businesses and large companies to book trucks and warehouses across multiple African
Madden NFL 24 is making characters more 'anatomically correct'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Electronic Arts dropped a reveal trailer for the next title in the NFL sports series Madden NFL 24 and it looks to be making some considerable changes. One of the biggest changes for Madden NFL 24 is that for the first time it will offer crossplay and feature parity on PS5 , Xbox Series X |S and PC. This means you’ll be able to go up against friends and strangers in online multiplayer modes no ma
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 publisher is now refunding pre-orders
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It doesn't seem like Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is releasing anytime soon, as publisher Paradox Interactive has begun refunding pre-orders for the game's physical and digital versions. If you've pre-ordered the physical version of Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 for PS5 , Xbox Series X |S or last-gen systems , you won't have a say in the matter, as Paradox is automatically reim
Mullvad removes port-forwarding on security grounds
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Swedish virtual private network (VPN) provider Mullvad has removed its port-forwarding option on security grounds. This is a feature that many of the best VPN services nowadays include in their software. But, while it can be an added value for sharing connections with friends when gaming or torrenting, it sadly allows avenues for abuse, too. That's why, starting on May 29, Mullvad users can no lo
'Never Have I Ever' Season 4 review: A sweet, satisfying goodbye to the series
23Mashable / 2h
Since its debut in 2020, Mindy Kaling's Never Have I Ever has grown a steady set of fans, soaring ratings, and increased interest in the life and antics of one Devi Vishwakumar ( Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ). The show's much-anticipated fourth and final season has now arrived, thankfully hitting all the right emotional notes and moments of laughter to draw the curtain on the beloved teen comedy. Seaso
The best memory foam mattresses in 2023
Mashable / 2h
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Memory foam mattresses are where it's at these days. Metal springs all throughout your bed? No thanks. We'll pass. If you're looking into buying a new mattress, it helps to narrow it down to what kind of mattress you want. Memory foam is a great place to start, but as we said, it's a popular m
Josh Groban's 'Sweeney Todd' Broadway revival shocks and awes
Mashable / 2h
For theater fans, their favorite shows exist in an overlapping multiverse — more Everything Everywhere All At Once , less Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse . Bear with me; I'm chiefly a movie critic, but first and foremost, I was once a theater kid who grew up adoring Sweeney Todd . The first production I saw of this Stephen Sondheim classic was a small-town college's staging, where a friend of
Get a great deal on a wireless gaming mouse, on sale for $49.99
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: As of June 8, you can get the MOJO M2 Performance Wireless Gaming Mouse for just $49.99 – that's 16% off the regular price of $59.99. Ready to settle in for a summer of gaming? Once the temperatures get too hot, relaxing in the A/C with a good game is a solid option. Whether you're a casual gamer or an expert dungeon-crawler, you'll want to make sure your set-up is maximized with superior
This personal air purifier is 16% off, just in time for allergy season
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of June 8, the evaPURE Personal Air Purifier is on sale for just $82.99 instead of $99. That's 16% in savings for a limited time. Allergy season cramping your style this spring? If you're sick of sniffling from pollen or dealing with respiratory issues, you might want to look into a personal air purifier. Right now, the evaPURE Personal Antibacterial Air Purifier & Oxygenizer is on sal
Save on a refurbished iPad and renewed Beats Flex headphones
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of June 8, you can get a refurbished iPad 6th generation (WiFi, 32GB) and a renewed pair of Beats Flex headphones for just $199.99 (reg. $249.99) — that's 20% off. The iPad doesn't need a hard sell to convince anyone why it's worth the splurge. Practically powerful enough to replace a laptop, Apple's flagship tablet has long proven itself to the masses as being a capable machine, with
This Polaroid wireless charging stand lets you chat while you charge
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : As of June 8, you can snag a two-pack of Polaroid Fast Wireless Charging Stands for only $16.99 instead of $49.99 — that's a savings of 66%. We all know that people are on their smartphones a large portion of each day. Certain apps can be a real battery drain, as can screen brightness, your phone's GPS, Bluetooth, and a lot of other factors. Given the amount of activity we put our phones
Save big on wireless with Boost’s new plan
Mashable / 2h
We’d never suggest you give up your daily cold brew to save a little extra cash. But when life throws us a new way to save money without making a single sacrifice, you better believe we’ll be urging you to jump on board. Boost Infinite is the ultimate save-without-sacrifices deal. It’s the unicorn of wireless plans: Offering incredibly fast and reliable service, at a price so good you barely noti
6 of the loudest calls to action from youth activists in 2023 (so far)
Mashable / 2h
For nearly every incendiary piece of legislation, attempt to restrict access to resources , or rollback of digital protections and safe spaces proffered in 2023, a multiplied wave of activism has followed in its wake. Rounding out the first half of the year, 2023 continues to be a test of will between those in power and the communities they represent, a show of force that pits institutional might
5 ways parents can talk to kids about LGBTQ+ identities
Mashable / 2h
If you're a parent or caregiver unsure of how to start a conversation with a child about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, consider Pride month an important opportunity to start an ongoing dialogue. The monthlong recognition of LGBTQ+ identity, community, and history typically brings rainbow pride flags, celebratory professional sporting events and gear , and doze
Inside the quest to engineer climate-saving “super trees”
MIT Technology Review / 2h
Fifty-three million years ago, the Earth was much warmer than it is today. Even the Arctic Ocean was a balmy 50 °F—an almost-tropical environment that looked something like Florida, complete with swaying palm trees and roving crocodiles. Then the world seemed to pivot. The amount of carbon in the atmosphere plummeted, and things began to cool toward today’s “icehouse” conditions, meaning that gla
Hey, Alexa, What Should Students Learn About A.I.?
28NYT > Technology / 3h
While schools debate what to teach students about powerful new A.I. tools, tech giants, universities and nonprofits are intervening with free lessons.
Khan Academy’s AI Tutor Bot Aims to Reshape Learning
39NYT > Technology / 3h
Proponents see the tools as a way to automatically customize academic support. They could also make children test subjects for A.I. experiments.
New York Nico Celebrates the City’s Colorful Side
55NYT > Technology / 3h
Nicolas Heller, better known online as New York Nico, has developed a following in part by not being the star of his own feeds.
Does CNN’s Turmoil Mean There’s No Room on Cable for Independent News?
33NYT > Technology / 3h
Chris Licht’s tenure illuminated how increasingly hard it can be to find success on the divided cable news dial.
Not Just Math Quizzes: Khan Academy’s Tutoring Bot Offers Playful Features
26NYT > Technology / 3h
The new, A.I.-assisted Khanmigo allows students to chat with simulated historical figures or co-write stories with the software.
WhatsApp's new Channels feature lets accounts send one-way updates to followers
42Engadget / 3h
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called Channels that makes it much more like a social media app, the Meta-owned company announced . It allows accounts to send one-way broadcasts to followers in the form of "text, photos, videos, stickers and polls," much as you can with an app like Twitter. Broadcasting accounts can decide who's allowed to follow their channel, whether they want it to be disc
Uber is taking its car-sharing service to North America
TechCrunch / 3h
Uber plans to bring peer-to-peer car sharing to North America, starting with Toronto and Boston, the company said Thursday at its Go-Get product event in London . The ride-hailing and delivery app company launched a car-sharing service in Australia last year after acquiring local startup Car Next Door. The service, which lets apps users rent out their vehicles, has since been rebranded Uber Carsh
Uber toots its eco horn and gears up for big sustainability drive
TechCrunch / 3h
Uber unveiled a handful of new eco-focused features, services, and expansions today, as the ride-hailing giant doubles down on previous efforts to align itself with sustainable transport. The announcements came during the second instalment of Uber’s annual Go-Get product event — the first incarnation was held in New York last month with a focus on family , with today’s sustainability-themed follo
Raising sim 'Volcano Princess' lets you minmax a digital daughter
Mashable / 3h
Parenting is not a game. The choices a person's caregivers make deeply impact them well into adulthood, stoking their dreams and shaping their insecurities. Caring for a child is a task that must be undertaken with the utmost thoughtfulness, sensitivity, and love. I know all of this. And yet, I will still micromanage my virtual daughter like a pageant mum aiming to raise the first Pulitzer Prize-
Google really doesn't want its employees to work from home anymore
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
According to an internal memo seen by The Verge , Google is becoming increasingly vocal about its disapproval of remote working setups, expressing its preference for in-face collaboration. Now that several years have passed since office staff all over the world were forced to work from at home, many companies are revoking fully remote privileges and asking them to return to the office, at least s
Adobe Summit 2023 live: all the news and announcements from Day One
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Welcome to our live coverage of Adobe Summit 2023 . For the next two days (June 8 - 9), we’re on the floor at ExCel London to see what’s new from Adobe. CEO Shantanu Narayen will be kicking things off in the opening keynote, He’ll be joined by other Adobe execs and industry leaders to reveal the latest work from the company, and its impact. Expect plenty of focus on productivity, personalization,
Netflix's creepy 'DELETE' trailer teases a phone that can delete people
21Mashable / 4h
June is shaping up to be a great month for fans of the creepy tech subgenre. Black Mirror Season 6 arrives next week with five new episodes, and then after that we'll have Parkpoom Wongpoom's DELETE , a Thai thriller series about a phone that allows you to delete someone from existence just by taking a photo of them. The trailer above stars Ice-Natara, Nat Kitcharit, Fah-Sarika, Aokbab-Chutimon,
Ahsoka: Disney's next Star Wars show gets an official release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Strap in Star Wars fans – Disney’s next big show set in a galaxy far, far away now has an official premiere date. Star Wars: Ahsoka will air on Disney Plus from August 23, 2023 , bringing The Clone Wars alumni back to our screens in her very own dedicated TV show. The release date might not be a huge surprise for fans who’ve been keeping up to date with news of the show's progress. Back in Februa
WhatsApp launches Channels feature for broadcast messages
TechCrunch / 5h
Meta is rolling out a broadcast-based messaging feature, called Channels, on WhatsApp, similar to a recent update it sent out to Instagram , as the social juggernaut experiments with giving more conversational avenues to its 2 billion users. The company is also aiming to earn money from this feature down the road. On WhatsApp, Channels messages will show up in a new tab called Updates. It’s a dep
FCC orders Avid Telecom to stop health insurance-related robocalls
Engadget / 5h
The Federal Communications Commission has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Avid Telecom, the same company sued by nearly all Attorneys General in the US for alleged robocall activities . In the letter (PDF) addressed to Avid CEO Michael Lansky, the FCC said it has determined that the company "is apparently originating illegal robocall traffic on behalf of one or more of its clients." The commi
Insify raises another $10.7 million for its business insurance startup
23TechCrunch / 6h
Amsterdam-based insurtech startup Insify has completed its Series A funding round with another €10 million ($10.7 million at today’s exchange rate). Overall, the startup has raised €25 million as part of its Series A round ($26.7 million). Munich Re Ventures, the venture capital division of the large reinsurance company, is leading the extension round. Insify has already been working with Munich
Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, June 8 (game #500)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - and today's instalment is a special one, because the game just hit 500! 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
Segway partners with Drover AI, Luna to bring computer vision to e-scooters
TechCrunch / 6h
Segway-Ninebot is partnering with Drover AI and Luna Systems — two startups that build computer vision technology to detect and correct improper electric scooter riding — to integrate their technologies into its AI-enabled e-scooters. The partnerships, announced at the Micromobility Europe event in Amsterdam, are something of a pivot for Segway. This time last year, the scooter manufacturer launc
The Bizarre Reality of Getting Online in North Korea
26Wired / 7h
New testimony from defectors reveals pervasive surveillance and monitoring of limited internet connections. For millions of others, the internet simply doesn't exist.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
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How to unblock Max for free from abroad
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 49%: Unblock your Max subscription with a streaming-friendly VPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee. Opens in a new tab Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) (opens in a new tab) £82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back
This lifetime Rosetta Stone bundle is on sale for 74% off
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle is on sale for £153.11, saving you 74% on list price. Just because you finished school or uni doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Whether you want to pick up a new language, make a career change, or study a new subject, this online learning course package may interest you. Get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone and more than a t
How to watch Canadian Netflix for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 49%: Unblock Canadian Netflix with a high-speed VPN. 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-back guarantee)
10 of the best cryptocurrency courses you can take for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A wide range of cryptocurrency courses are available for free on Udemy . Learn about earning passive income, investment fundamentals, and trading patterns, without spending anything. Taking your first steps into the world of cryptocurrency can feel daunting, but it doesn't need to be this way. You can learn all about earning passive income, investment fundamentals, and crypto trading patte
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 8
Mashable / 8h
You're nearly there! Just one more sleep before Friday — and one more 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 8's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Wher
Here Are the Unhinged "Highlights" from Tucker Carlson's Wildly Popular New Twitter Show
Gizmodo / 8h
Tucker Carlson is back with a brand new web show and I’m sorry to report that it’s already gone viral. Read more...
Why The World's First Jet Airliner Was A Failure (But Still Revolutionary)
SlashGear / 8h
Before Boeing and Douglas, the 'Comet' was the first jet-fueled airliner to carry passengers, but its trailblazing was not without some significant failures.
ChatGPT Was Tasked With Writing An Episode For Black Mirror & Failed Tremendously
SlashGear / 8h
There are legitimate fears about ChatGPT replacing humans in creative fields, but it looks like AI isn't entirely up for the task quite yet.
Julie Wainwright is back with a new, venture-backed startup
TechCrunch / 10h
Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of the publicly traded, luxury online consignment company The RealReal, is back with a new startup. Called Ahara , the Los Angeles-based outfit describes itself as a personalized nutrition company that provides recommendations to its customers after they first fill out a health questionnaire that asks them about their diet and health history, and their age
NYC Sues Hyundai And Kia As Car Thefts Use Up Police Resources
SlashGear / 11h
Hyundai and Kia have been sued by yet another city over the rampant thefts that have impacted many of its vehicles - ones rooted in a TikTok trend.
Amazon Reportedly Plots Ad-Supported Tier For Prime Video
21SlashGear / 11h
Amazon has no intention of slowing down its video streaming business. To handle the production bills, it may be exploring an ad-supported Prime Video tier.
The Age of Flames Reaches the US East Coast
43Wired / 11h
Canadian wildfires are spewing smoke into New York City and Washington, DC, threatening the health of millions. Welcome to the “Pyrocene.”
Crypto-ad overhaul in UK sees 24-hour cooling-off period
27BBC News - Technology / 11h
Crypto bosses could face up to two years' imprisonment if they fail to comply with the new rules.
Warning firms may use brain data to watch workers
73BBC News - Technology / 11h
The data watchdog examined a range of potential future uses of “neurotech” in a new report.
Layoffs hit rocket engine maker Ursa Major
TechCrunch / 11h
At least seven people have been laid off from rocket engine startup Ursa Major, with one person citing budgetary constraints as the reason for being let go, according to posts on LinkedIn. Ursa Major did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s inquiry into the layoffs, or the number of people affected. According to LinkedIn, 292 people are listed as currently working at Ursa. This makes Ursa Majo
UK to host global AI 'safety measure' summit in autumn
72BBC News - Technology / 12h
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says the UK is "natural place" to lead conversation on mitigating AI risks.
Boeing hit with a lawsuit over alleged “theft” of SLS rocket tools
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen before the Artemis I launch. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) A Colorado-based company, Wilson Aerospace, is suing Boeing for what it claims to be "theft" of its intellectual property. At issue is a specific tool, known as a Fluid Fitting Torque Device-3, that Wilson developed, and Boeing said it needed to attach four main engines to the Space Launc
AI system devises first optimizations to sorting code in over a decade
89Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Anas Photography ) Anyone who has taken a basic computer science class has undoubtedly spent time devising a sorting algorithm—code that will take an unordered list of items and put them in ascending or descending order. It's an interesting challenge because there are so many ways of doing it and because people have spent a lot of time figuring out how to do this sorting as effic
Why Singapore is the only place in the world selling lab-grown meat
100+BBC News - Technology / 12h
US-based Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty.
Giving Optimus Prime a Proper Backstory | io9 Interview
Gizmodo / 12h
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