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Cathay Pacific “The Pier” First Class Lounge: Reopening July 19, 2023
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Here’s something that will probably make oneworld frequent flyers very happy… Cathay Pacific reopening flagship first class lounge With Asia having fully reopened after the pandemic, Cathay Pacific is finally seeing a significant recovery in demand. The Hong Kong based airline had reduced passenger capacity by over 95% for roughly two years, given Hong Kong’s strict travel and transit requirement
Azolla Ventures hopes its new $239M climate fund will help founders take bigger risks
TechCrunch / 2min
Who would have thought that venture capital just needed a little help from its friends in philanthropy to get its mojo back. For much of the past decade, the lion’s share of venture funding has gone toward relatively conservative investments. Think: fast-followers, rehashes of existing business models updated with some new tech or buzzword and a preference for software above all else. The common
Windows 11 update is reportedly slowing down PCs and breaking internet connections
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 31min
Windows 11 just received a new cumulative update ( Moment 3 ) a couple of days back, and don’t look now – well, actually do look, or you’ll struggle to read this article – but there are complaints filtering through about a number of issues. The main bones of contention with patch KB5028185 for Windows 11 22H2 are instances of performance slowdown – with severe cases going by some reports – and pr
ASUS ROG Ally review: The Steam Deck’s most powerful rival
Engadget / now
Handheld gaming PCs are booming. Over the last year and a half, we've seen compelling devices from Valve, Ayaneo , GPD and others, and now ASUS is entering the fray with the ROG Ally. It's sleek, it's quiet and it packs a gorgeous 1080p display. And with a new Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip from AMD, it may be the Steam Deck’s most powerful rival yet. It also runs Windows 11 instead of Steam OS, so it has
iOS 17 preview: FaceTime, everywhere
Engadget / now
Apple just launched its iOS 17 public beta, meaning you can test out the latest iPhone software if you’re willing to live with a bug or two. I’ve been using iPhone 14 Pro with the developer beta for the last few weeks and there are plenty of features and upgrades to dig into. While some of the more exciting features weren’t available until mere days ago, some nice quality-of-life improvements are
Ford picks up the pace on hands-off driving with BlueCruise 1.3 release
TechCrunch / 2min
Ford is on a quest to ensure that its drivers keep their hands off the wheel for as long as possible. Drivers that own BlueCruise-equipped cars, anyway. Today, the company is announcing BlueCruise 1.3, dropping just a few months after the 1.2 release, which added niceties like automatic lane changes. For 1.3, BlueCruise will stay engaged through tighter corners than before. It will also position
Stability AI releases Stable Doodle, a sketch-to-image tool
TechCrunch / 2min
Stability AI, the startup behind the image-generating model Stable Diffusion, is launching a new service that turns sketches into images. The sketch-to-image service, Stable Doodle, leverages the latest Stable Diffusion model to analyze the outline of a sketch and generate a “visually pleasing” artistic rendition of it. It’s available starting today through ClipDrop, a platform Stability acquired
Secure Code Warrior lands $50M to educate developers on best cyber practices
TechCrunch / 2min
In 2015, Pieter Danhieux and Matias Madou, both cybersecurity analysts, came to the realization that they wanted to provide a way to make software more secure by empowering developers with the skills and tools to enhance their speed of delivery. They struggled with how to accomplish this, initially. But Danhieux and Madou eventually decided to create a learning platform that could help developers
View of The Inn at Charlevoix, Michigan. Printed on front: “The Inn, Charlevoix-the-Beautiful, Mich.” Printed on back: ...
Music, Arts & Literature / 4min
View of The Inn at Charlevoix, Michigan. Printed on front: “The Inn, Charlevoix-the-Beautiful, Mich.” Printed on back: “Made in U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis.” Handwritten on back: “You know how indifferent I was about coming up but am glad now to be here. The days have been hot but the nights are nice & cool. Have been out so much need by the time I get back I’m thinking I’ll need the
Video: Business Class Passenger Becomes Loses It When United Runs Out Of First Choice Meal
View from the Wing / 4min
Here the passenger is shown confronting a crewmember, saying he's a frequent traveler on United and that he's standing up for his rights - while the flight attendant "is a douche." Continue reading ...
Alaska Airlines Adds Flights To Guatemala City
One Mile at a Time / 5min
Alaska Airlines is continuing its international expansion, with another route to Central America. Alaska adds Los Angeles to Guatemala City route As of December 14, 2023, Alaska Airlines will add a new daily year-round flight between Los Angeles (LAX) and Guatemala City (GUA). The new route will operate with the following schedule: AS1353 Los Angeles to Guatemala City departing 11:15PM arriving 6
The problem with TikTok's dating advice 'if he wanted to, he would'
Mashable / 7min
There's one piece of dating advice that I never want to hear ever again: "If he wanted to, he would." It's that statement, uttered in a matter-of-fact tone with a shrug, that's all over TikTok at present. And hearing it as I swipe through my For You Page makes me want to hurl my phone out of the nearest window. Don't get me wrong, there's definitely a lot of truth to that line. And I'm in no doub
How to Make Smart Playlists in iTunes or Apple Music (Plus Ideas for Using Them)
How-To Geek / 8min
In addition to standard playlists you build from scratch, Music for Mac and iTunes for Windows can create smart playlists. This allows you to make playlists from your library in almost no time. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Who Is Winning the 21st Century Console Wars?
How-To Geek / 8min
If you’ve paid even the slightest bit of attention to gaming over the past few decades, you’re probably aware of the “Console Wars.” These wars essentially center on the biggest gaming companies at the time going all out to get the edge over one another and secure the biggest market share. But who is winning the 21st century console wars? Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This tiny, gorgeous music streaming box uses ChatGPT to find new music you'll like
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9min
The latest job that AI is coming to replace is "That friend you know who's really into music and always has new recommendations for you". Italian hi-fi maker Volumio has just launched a new super-compact all-in-one hi-fi box that can work with the company's new ChatGPT-powered Supersearch tool to find new music recommendations for you from all your streaming services. The Volumio Integro is an am
How to Block Ads on Reddit
Lifehacker / 9min
Reddit has crushed the biggest protest in the site’s history , and some of our favorite third-party Reddit apps no longer work. Even if you didn’t really need any of the features these apps offer, many of them allowed you to browse Reddit without looking at any of its promoted posts. You may want to continue browsing… Read more...
Skagway’s White Pass Railway cruise excursions in Alaska: All you need to know
The Points Guy / 9min
Even if trains, history and nature aren’t your cups of tea on their own, something absurdly special happens when the three combine. The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is a staple of any visit to Skagway, Alaska, particularly if you arrive by ship during an Alaska cruise . The town’s success is closely linked to the development of the railroad infrastructure, with the train line carrying both
Apple removes AI-powered content generator impersonating Meta’s Threads app after it appeared in top charts
TechCrunch / 17min
Meta’s Twitter competitor Threads , has been off to a great start as it gained 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launch. But with its absence in the EU, some AI-powered content generator apps are trying to gain the advantage of the situation. Today, Apple removed one of the biggest gainers — an app called “Threads for Insta” developed by SocialKit TLD. It was a content generator, which
The essential guide to mirror sex
Mashable / 22min
There’s nothing wrong with spending a bit of cash on fancy vibrator s and complex sex-tech to boost our sex lives, but there’s one object that can really up the ante in the bedroom and there’s probably one already in your house, involving no money and little effort. Did you know you can use a mirror, or a few, to create new sexual experiences and make sex better? You might have seen the term "mir
Meta could soon make its AI model available for commercial projects
Engadget / 26min
One question is constant in the race to create AI: Should code be held privately or made available to everyone as "open-source"? OpenAI has kept data for projects like GPT-4 close to its chest, while Meta has allowed researchers and academics to access its language model, LLaMA . Now, Meta is allegedly set to "imminently" release a new commercial version that companies can customize, the Financia
Pixel Fold review: The first foldable that actually feels like a tablet
Ars Technica - All content / 37min
Enlarge / The Pixel Fold's inner display. (credit: Ron Amadeo) After years of rumors and at least one canceled attempt , Google is finally releasing a foldable smartphone. Samsung has been in the foldables business for four years now, and with a ton of Chinese OEMs following in Samsung's footsteps, you could be forgiven for thinking that the Pixel Fold would simply copy what Samsung is doing. But
How to get gum out of pubic hair
Mashable / 37min
In the third episode of Netflix's Survival of the Thickest , protagonist Mavis (played by Michelle Buteau) has a sticky situation when her gum gets stuck to a date's pubic hair. Mortifying, yes, but also a real-life scenario. Mavis and her hookup Luca (Marouane Zotti) solve the problem with peanut butter and ice — as it turns out, is not a bad way to do it. To get chewing gum out of hair (pubic o
Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With 30% Bonus
200+One Mile at a Time / 43min
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. Emirates Skywards has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles. While this isn’t personally an offer I’d take advantage of, I think it’s still worth covering, as I know some find value here. Promotion on purchased Emirates Skywards miles Through 11:59PM GST on Saturday, July 22, 2023, Emirates Sk
Google One VPN is fixing one of its most annoying issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 46min
Google has announced plans to address location-based issues with its popular VPN service . Going forward, Google One VPN will switch its default IP address from broad to local to improve people's online experiences. Those users looking for greater privacy are still able to use the broader IP address region option. While the provider has begun to notify its users from July 12, the update won't be
The Morning After: Researchers find evidence of organic matter on Mars
Engadget / 49min
The Perseverance Rover has found evidence of organic compounds in the Jezero Crater on Mars. Don’t get too excited: These compounds could have also developed in nonbiological ways. But even if it’s not proof of organic life on Mars, the results hint at complex organic conditions for the “key building blocks for life.” Organic molecules like those observed in the Jezero Crater contain carbon and o
Hollywood actors may be about to strike. Here's what that means.
Mashable / 59min
Hollywood may be about to enter a near-total shutdown. In the early hours of Thursday morning, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists ( SAG-AFTRA , the organisation that represents actors in the U.S.) confirmed that its negotiating committee has unanimously voted to recommend strike action. The vote came after talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Te
'Survival of the Thickest' review: Think 'Sex and the City' but more fun, and more inclusive
Mashable / 59min
Michelle Buteau is long overdue for her moment. Although fans may recognize her from BET's First Wives Club , Always Be My Maybe, or Key and Peele , one glance at Buteau’s IMDb page, and you'll realize that she’s been in everything . Buteau's frank humor and undeniable charm have mostly relegated her to “sassy and strong” sidekick roles, but that's about to change. The stand-up comedian, actress,
Sony plans to boost game R&D spending this year as competition ramps up
Engadget / 1h
Sony plans to boost R&D spending in gaming and focus that extra money on Fortnite -style live service games and mixed reality, Nikkei has reported. It will invest $2.13 billion for the segment in fiscal 2023, accounting for about 40 percent of R&D spending company wide — over double what it spent in 2020. The aim is to better compete in cloud gaming and VR, particularly if Microsoft's Activision
Why Are Mobile Share Menus So Bad?
How-To Geek / 1h
Tablets and smartphones get better every year, but there’s one aspect of Android devices, iPhones, and iPads that is still really bad. We’re talking about share menus. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Security flaws in Honeywell devices could be used to disrupt critical industries
TechCrunch / 1h
Security researchers have discovered numerous vulnerabilities in Honeywell devices used in critical industries that could, if exploited, allow hackers to cause physical disruption and potentially impact the safety of human lives. Researchers at Armis, a cybersecurity company specializing in asset security, uncovered nine vulnerabilities in Honeywell’s Experion distributed control system (DCS) pro
How IBM is making Wimbledon 2023 the smartest-ever tournament for fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The world’s oldest tennis championships has become the latest institution to embrace AI in order to help boost the sporting experience for fans around the world. Wimbledon tournament organizer, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), has once again partnered with computing giant IBM to provide its own coverage and online experience, with the 2023 tournament bringing in AI technology in a big wa
Viasat Satellite Malfunctions, Could Impact Inflight Wi-Fi
25One Mile at a Time / 1h
I’ll be the first to admit that as much as I appreciate and enjoy inflight Wi-Fi, satellites are a bit beyond my area of expertise. I’ll still do my best to cover this, because it doesn’t sound good… Viasat-3 Americas satellite suffers malfunction Viasat has disclosed that “an unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas
Lots of IT infrastructure still isn't stored in the cloud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A new Paessler study of more than 1,050 IT admins from 100 countries has claimed the public sector has been the slowest to migrate its IT infrastructure to the cloud, with the vast majority (92%) of government-related data still being stored in on-prem environments. This comes as companies begin to push for hybridized environments, with many committing to multicloud setups. At the same time, vari
Apple Tap to Pay expands to the UK, letting iPhone users accept contactless payments
Engadget / 1h
Apple has expanded Tap to Pay's availability and is giving businesses and merchants across the United Kingdom the option to accept contactless payments using just their iPhones. The tech giant initially released the feature in the US in mid-2022 before making it available in Taiwan and Australia. Like in those regions, merchants in the UK will be able to receive payments without having to purchas
Scenes As A Tornado Touched Down Near Chicago O’Hare Airport While Passengers Shelter
View from the Wing / 1h
Chicago O'Hare was the number one airport in the world for cancellations on Wednesday, with 172 flights dumped, while 550 flights (or 48% of the total) faced delays. Chicago Mdiway, with fewer total flights, was in the top five for cancellations and 51% of flights were delayed. Continue reading ...
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Tab S9 Ultra could be exceptionally expensive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you were hoping Samsung’s upcoming premium smartphone and tablet models might have palatable prices you’re probably going to be out of luck, because a leak suggests that both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will be even more expensive than their already pricey predecessors. This is according to Greek site TechManiacs (via GSMArena ), which claims that the 256GB
How common chemicals could help clean up global shipping
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 . I’ve been thinking a lot about boats lately, and not just because it’s been hot in New York for days and hopping into any body of water sounds incredibly refreshing right now. I’ve actually got boats on the mind because there was just big news in global sh
Windows 11 finally gets 3D-style emoji (about 2 years too late for some folks)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Windows 11 has a new preview build and it introduces 3D emoji, plus it takes an important first step for change on the security front. You may recall that 3D emoji were promised by Microsoft in the past – the distant past, in fact, since this was something that was supposed to launch with Windows 11 – but they’re finally here. Putting paid to what was quite the controversy almost two years ago (w
The Dark Secrets Buried at Red Cloud Boarding School
Wired / 2h
How much truth and healing can forensic tech really bring? On the sites of Native American tragedies, Marsha Small has made it her life’s mission to find out.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: Good For Android Fans, Great For Samsung Fans
How-To Geek / 2h
While most earbuds are relatively universal, more and more, we’re seeing earbuds that are tied into a specific ecosystem. Sure, you can use the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with any Android phone or even an iPhone, but you don’t get the full experience if you’re not using a supported Samsung device. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Cruise, Waymo say humans are bad drivers amid robotaxi permit delays
TechCrunch / 2h
Autonomous vehicle companies Cruise and Waymo have separately pushed a narrative this week that humans are bad drivers, and that their technologies are crucial to making roads safer. The moves – full-page ads in major newspapers from Cruise and a blog post from Waymo – come as California regulators delay for a second time granting expanded permits that would give both companies authority to charg
Second-hand smartphone sales set to reach new high
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The market for used and refurbished smartphones experienced immense growth in the first quarter of 2023 as consumers cut down on expenses and look to be more environmentally friendly, new figures have claimed. The latest report from market analysts CSS Insight claims this industry generated $13.3 billion in revenue in just the first three months of 2023, an impressive 14% year-on-year growth - pa
These Microsoft Teams updates are about to supercharge your next video call
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Your Microsoft Teams calls could soon look a whole lot better thanks to a pair of updates coming to the platform soon. The video conferencing service has revealed it is working on several new tweaks to boost the quality and usefulness of camera services for users everywhere. The new updates include intelligent camera support for Teams Rooms on Windows, as well as support for additional video stre
Foundation's creator and cast open up on those surprising season 3 filming rumors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Has Apple secretly greenlit a third season of its hit sci-fi series Foundation ? If it has, its showrunner and cast aren't telling. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar at Foundation season 2 's press junket, creator David S Goyer was quick to play down suggestions that filming had already begun on the Apple TV Plus series' next installment. In April, a report from The Midgard Times claimed that pri
Respawn is hiring for the next Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
It looks like there's almost certainly going to be a sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, as developer Respawn Entertainment has posted several revealing job listings online. The Star Wars Jedi: Survivor developer is currently looking to bolster its staff with a senior VFX artist, a senior technical sound designer and was recently looking to hire a principal game writer, too. Respawn hasn't includ
'Fight like a hero' with the new Call of Duty and The Boys crossover
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
In a surprise announcement, The Boys are coming to Call of Duty: Warzone 2 , although it's only Homelander, Black Noir, and Starlight making an appearance this time. The three members of the infamous superhero group The Seven are joining Call of Duty: Warzone 2 's Season 4 as operators, and they're bringing tons of fantastic perks with them. Players will now be able to pick up cases of Temp V sca
Virgin Media investigated over contract cancellations
100+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Regulator Ofcom says it will open an investigation after customers said it was too difficult to cancel services.
FTC continues its fight against Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition by lodging appeal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has begun its appeal against a recent court ruling in favor of Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard. Microsoft's intended acquisition of Activision Blizzard has come under a great deal of scrutiny from governments the world over. Despite this, Microsoft won its battle with the FTC , a federal judge ruling in favor of the legality of the acquisition. Ho
The US State Department told Microsoft that emails in its cloud were hacked last month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft was tipped off on the existence of Storm-0558’s latest campaign by none other than the US State Department, whose emails were allegedly accessed by the Chinese threat actor. Earlier this week, it was reported that a Chinese threat actor accessed more than two dozen email accounts belonging to different organizations in the West , including government firms. Microsoft attributed the atta
How 'I'm a Virgo's VFX team brought the show's giant to life
Mashable / 3h
Director Boots Riley's I'm a Virgo is the most radical, inventive show on television right now. These qualities apply not only to its plot — which follows 13-foot-tall giant Cootie (Jharrel Jerome) on a journey of self-discovery through Oakland — but also to its imagery. From comic book-style thought bubbles and nihilistic cartoons to anti-capitalist dream sequences and Cootie's impressive statur
Turn growth into a habit with Headway, now just $60
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of July 13, you can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for just $59.97 instead of $299.95 — that's a savings of 80%. Sitting down to read a whole book may be rewarding, but it might not have the same instant gratification you get from flipping through TikTok . Instead of doom-scrolling, why not have a micro-learning session with Headway? Get the main ideas and key lessons fr
Improve your stroke with this golf simulator, on sale for $190
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of July 13, you can get the TruGolf Mini Golf Simulator for just $189.97 instead of $399.99 — that's a savings of 52%. What do your summer plans look like? Maybe you're hoping to hit the green with your golf buddies and catch lunch and drinks at the club. But on rainy or cloudy days, you might not have anything special planned. Why not try out the TruGolf golf simulator that helps you s
'Asteroid City' star Jake Ryan can only watch YouTube while eating
Mashable / 3h
Jake Ryan begins our interview with an apology. "Sorry for sending multiple hour-long videos," he says over Zoom from his family home on Long Island, New York. The 19-year-old Asteroid City actor and indie film darling has sent around six hours worth of content for us to discuss in about 40 minutes. "Sorry about that," he repeats. In a world driven by short-form content, Ryan appreciates the uniq
Revamp your PC with Windows 11 Pro for under $30
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of July 13, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $29.97 instead of $199 — that's a savings of 84%. Got an old PC lying around? Whether you snagged an amazing deal on a refurbished device lately, or you have a device in the closet that's still in great shape, you can give these models a new lease on life with help from Microsoft's latest operating system ,
Get a refurbished iPad mini 2 for just $80
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of July 13, you can get a refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 for just $79.97 instead of $139.99 — that's a savings of 42%. There's a reason Apple's iPads have such a devoted legion of fans. This tiny tablet offers some serious convenience, with a compact size that can tag along anywhere while still offering nearly everything your laptop brings to the table. The only problem? They're not typi
'What We Do in the Shadows' Season 5 review: Fresh blood, fresh laughs
Mashable / 3h
What We Do in the Shadows shouldn't be this good. A sitcom spinoff of an indie mockumentary about vampire roommates desperately seeking to be cool, it shouldn't have been possible to recreate the magic of the absurd central concept without the chaotic chemistry of the original cast. And yet, FX's horror-comedy series — which was created by Jemaine Clement, who shares credit for the 2014 movie wit
Google’s Bard chatbot finally launches in the EU, now supports more than 40 languages
70TechCrunch / 3h
Google is making its ChatGPT rival Bard available to a wider audience today, launching the generative AI chatbot in more than 40 languages and finally bringing it to the European Union (EU) after an initial delay due to data privacy concerns. The internet giant also introduced a swathe of new features to Bard, though some are only available in English at first. Google first teased Bard back in Fe
Apple's iCloud KeyChain just got a lot more useful
Mashable / 4h
Apple's iCloud KeyChain is a pretty good way to securely share your passwords across several Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But it has one pretty big limitation: It will only autofill password fields in Safari. If you're using a different browser, such as Chrome, you're out of luck. SEE ALSO: Apple releases public beta versions of iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and more This will change soo
Google's Bard AI chatbot has learned to talk
Engadget / 5h
Google's Bard gained a handful of new features and functions Thursday in the chatbot AI's latest round of updates , including expanded linguistic knowledge, more nuanced response controls and the ability to respond with spoken word in addition to text. In all the AI can now converse in nearly four dozen languages. Users can now converse with the AI in Arabic, Chinese, German, Hindi and Spanish, a
Ask Sophie: Any guidance for changing jobs while on an H-1B?
TechCrunch / 5h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: What do I need to know about getting a J-1 exchange visa? Ask
Twitter says it limited the reach of over 700,000 tweets that violated its policy
Engadget / 5h
Twitter has published an update on how its "Freedom of Speech Not Reach" moderation approach is working, and according to the company, it has seen some encouraging results. In April, the website started limiting the reach of tweets violating its hateful conduct policy and applying a label to them that reads: "Visibility limited: this tweet may violate Twitter's rules against hateful conduct." App
Microsoft-Activision faces fresh blow to bid to buy Call of Duty maker
61BBC News - Technology / 5h
The Federal Trade Commission's request to block the Microsoft-Activision deal was rejected by a judge.
GST: India's online game tax could kill a booming industry
43BBC News - Technology / 6h
The industry says it has been blindsided by the government's "catastrophic" tax decision.
Doctors on Bikes Prevented a Humanitarian Catastrophe in Ukraine
26Wired / 6h
When Russia invaded, Ukraine’s HIV/Aids sufferers faced losing access to lifesaving treatment. Volunteers took enormous risks to keep the supplies moving.
How to Trigger GitHub Actions Remotely Using Webhooks
How-To Geek / 6h
GitHub Actions is a CI/CD service that can run builds and tests on your project’s codebase. Usually, Actions are triggered automatically on new commits, but they can also be started remotely using webhook notifications. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple introduces bilingual Siri and a full page screenshot feature with iOS 17
61TechCrunch / 6h
Apple released its first set of public beta versions of iOS 17 , iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma on Wednesday. With these releases, the company introduced new features such as full-page screenshots, bilingual Siri, and better SMS sorting for dual-SIM users. The Cupertino-based company has added support for bilingual queries to Siri starting with select Indic languages. This means users will be able t
Indian food delivery giant Swiggy acquires LYNK in retail distribution push
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Swiggy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LYNK, a retail logistics startup with a network of over 100,000 stores, the latest in a series of purchases by the Indian food delivery giant in the last two years. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which counts Prosus, Accel and Invesco among its backers, said the acquisition of LYNK will help it expand into the retail distribution mar
Microsoft: China accused of hacking US government emails
68BBC News - Technology / 6h
The US Secretary of Commerce was among those impacted by the breach, according to reports.
Honor's new flagship phone may be the slimmest foldable in the world at launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Phone brand Honor is setting a new standard for foldable smartphones as the tech company launches its next-gen flagship device: the Magic V2. Measuring 9.9mm (less than half an inch and more than 2mm thinner than the Google Pixel Fold ) in thickness when folded and weighing 231g (around eight ounces), the Magic V2 is one of, if not the most, lightweight foldables on the market today. That’s almos
How to watch the The Rugby Championship 2023 online for free
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 49%: Livestream every Wallabies home game and all Bledisloe Cup fixtures for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82, but comes with a generous money-back guarantee. The Rugby Championship is always one of the toughest tournaments in the calendar, with some of the best teams in the world going head to head. It's going to be explosive, and we can't wa
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 13
Mashable / 8h
You're nearly there! Today is Thursday, and tomorrow is Friday, and that's just two Wordle s until the weekend. As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for July 13's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strat
A Proposed Law Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Their Users for the DEA
Gizmodo / 9h
Internet drug sales have skyrocketed in recent years, allowing powerful narcotics to be peddled to American teenagers and adolescents. It’s a trend that’s led to an epidemic of overdoses and left countless young people dead. Now, a bill scheduled for a congressional vote seeks to tackle the problem, but it comes with… Read more...
Tesla says Model 3, Model Y tax credits likely to be reduced by 2024
TechCrunch / 10h
Tesla said the $7,500 federal tax credits for its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles are likely to be reduced after December 31, according to a change on the automaker’s website late Tuesday. “Customers who take delivery of a qualified new Tesla and meet all federal requirements are eligible for a tax credit up to $7,500,” the website reads. “Reductions to current federal tax credit likely aft
Quordle today - hints and answers for Thursday, July 13 (game #535)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's good fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also
I tried iOS 17 and its most fun-filled features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
I've been running Apple's iOS 17 Public Beta for a little while and aside from admirable stability, the other word that comes to mind is...fun. There are a collection of updates in the Public Beta, which Apple dropped on Wednesday (July 12) that transform the platform in entertaining and useful ways, and I've tried them all. I know, everyone is talking about the Contact Posters . They're fine and
Kia to invest $200M in Georgia plant to build EV9 SUV
86TechCrunch / 11h
South Korean automaker Kia said Wednesday it plans to invest over $200 million in its assembly plant in Georgia, where it will begin production of the electric EV9 SUV next year. The news comes as foreign automakers double down on North American production in order to qualify for federal EV tax credits. Assembly on the continent is required for vehicles to be eligible for up to $7,500 under the I
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for July 13
Mashable / 12h
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
Rover sampling finds organic molecules in water-altered rocks on Mars
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Jezero crater shows clear signs of water-formed deposits, so it's not a surprise to find water-altered material there. (credit: NASA/MSSS/USGS ) Organic chemicals, primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, underly all of life. They're also widespread in the Universe, so they can't be taken as a clear signature of the presence of life. That creates an annoying situation regarding the se
Director Chris McQuarrie Is on a Mission With Tom Cruise to Get Us in Theaters
Gizmodo / 12h
Getting butts into movie theater seats is an assignment Tom Cruise has taken upon himself, one cinema-revitalizing blockbuster at a time . In partnership with director-writer Chris McQuarrie, the star is hitting the screens with the latest thrilling chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise, Dead Reckoning Part One . Read more...
Elon Musk launches xAI startup to, naturally, understand the universe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Billionaire Elon Musk is entering the world of AI – again – as he officially reveals his latest tech business venture, xAI, which aims to “understand the true nature of the universe.” Details on what exactly xAI will bring to the industry are unknown at this time. The official website is pretty vague, but we won’t have to wait long to learn more. The company is planning to hold a Twitter Spaces c
FTC appeals ruling that would have let Microsoft’s Activision takeover move forward
Engadget / 12h
The Federal Trade Commission isn't giving up on its attempt to halt Microsoft's pending $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard. The agency said in a filing it's appealing Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley's denial of its request for a preliminary injunction to temporarily stop the deal from going through. The FTC has sued to prevent the merger from happening over antitrust concerns. An adminis
Prime Day Deals so good, they're literally free
Mashable / 12h
There's a big downside to Prime Day deals: even when you spot a great bargain, you still have to part with some money. Aren't there any Prime Day deals so good they're literally giving things away? Technically, no. Amazon Prime costs money, and you can't get any Prime Day deals without a
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