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Apple launches an online store on China’s WeChat app
TechCrunch / 1h
Apple has launched an online store on China’s WeChat app, the Tencent-owned platform said on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based company has launched the store to the app via WeChat’s mini-programs — small-sized apps hosted on WeChat that feature e-commerce, financial service, and transportation offerings. Apple will sell its products including iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs in this store. This
Update your Mac, iPhone and iPad right now to fix critical security hole
Mashable / 1h
Apple just issued a Rapid Security Response for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and that means you should update your devices as soon as possible. Rapid Security Responses are urgent updates which are only issued when there's a critical security flaw in Apple software. These latest ones, issued on July 10 , will update macOS Ventura 13.4.1, iOS 16.5.1, and iPadOS 16.5.1. Additionally, Safari 16.5.2 on ma
Beware - these Amazon Prime Day scams could leave you seriously out of pocket
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
With this year's Amazon Prime Day sales now well underway, security experts have warned bargain-hunting shoppers to take care and make sure they don't fall prey to scammers. Check Point has revealed alarming new statistics about the scale of Prime Day-related scams, urging Amazon account holders to be cautious when it comes to clicking on links. According to the firm, Amazon Prime-related phishin
The best Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals for 2023
Engadget / 11min
You'll find tons of deals on headphones and earbuds for Amazon Prime Day , and thankfully Apple's AirPods are included in that group. Whether you're looking for a gift to give a student in your life ahead of the back-to-school season, or you need to upgrade your aging pair of buds, there are a bunch of Prime Day AirPod deals to consider. As long as you have an iPhone, you'll be able to get the mo
Outverse wants to build a full-stack community platform for software companies
TechCrunch / 16min
Building and harnessing online communities has been a major driving force behind some of the world’s largest platforms, from Stripe and Slack to Figma and Notion. At the heart of the community-building ethos lies a strategy known as product-led growth (PLG), where companies rely on the product itself for selling and onboarding new users as opposed to traditional marketing-led and sales-led approa
12 Best Prime Day TV Deals (2023): OLED TVs, Soundbars, Speakers
Wired / 18min
From gorgeous OLEDs to giant projector replacements, these are the best upgrades to your home cinema.
My job is testing audio and this is the Amazon Prime Day headphones deal I'm buying
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Contemplating a foray into the world of planar magnetic headphones in the Amazon Prime Day deals fest? Excellent! Supremely detailed and agile audio can be yours at a discount – but maybe you need more information on what the term 'planar magnetic' actually means before you decide to take the plunge. Keep reading, I've got this. Just know that if ever you've wanted to hear what wireless planar ma
Save £40 on Apple AirPods this Prime Day
Mashable / 27min
TL;DR: Apple AirPods are excellent earbuds that come with top Apple tech and a super-fast lightning charger. . Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple AirPods (with Lightning Charging Case) (opens in a new tab) £139 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Listen up: Prime Day sounds great. Quite literally in the case of the Apple AirPods , which are among the impressive discounts lined up today. Even if yo
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are on sale for under $140 this Prime Day
Mashable / 35min
TL;DR: Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are on sale for $139.99 this Prime Day. This deal is live until July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) (opens in a new tab) $139.99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Here we go again with another product that has never been cheaper on Amazon: Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are on sale for $139.99 this Prime Day, saving you 17% on list price. No, tha
36 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2023): Routers, Blenders, and Headphones
Wired / 36min
These moderately priced products at Amazon and other retailers will reinvigorate your home and life without breaking the bank.
15 Best Prime Day Deals on Google and Nest Devices (2023): Pixel Phones, Nest Hubs, Chromecast
Wired / 48min
If you’re itching to get into the company’s ecosystem, whether it’s with a smartphone or smart display, now is a good time.
Save 20% on AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) this Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are on sale for $199 on Amazon. This isn't actually a Prime Day deal, but the price is worthy of Prime Day. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) (opens in a new tab) £199 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) We know this isn't a Prime Day deal , but have you seen the price? It might not be marked as a "Prime Day Deal," but this deal dese
The Amazon Fire Max 11 is the bougie-on-a-budget tablet we’ve been waiting for
Mashable / 1h
We all know Amazon is the go-to for a cheap, reliable tablet… but the Amazon Fire Max 11 seems a little bit different. It’s the sleekest and largest Fire tablet available, and it packs some impressive specs behind the moderate price tag we’ve all come to expect. I tested the tablet to determine whether it deserves a spot in your tech lineup. The Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet without a case. Credit: S
The Apple iPad (10th Gen) has dropped to its lowest ever price for Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Apple iPad (10th Generation) is on sale for $379.99 this Prime Day. This deal is live until July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Generation) (opens in a new tab) $379.99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) We know what gets you going on Prime Day — deals on all things Apple. We're not going to pretend anymore. We know what you want, and we're more than happy to help yo
The Yeedi Mop Station Pro looks futuristic as hell — but is it worth the investment?
Mashable / 1h
As someone who is staying at her parents' house in the 'burbs this summer, I was thrilled to try out the Yeedi Mop Station Pro 's 2-in-1 vac/mop capabilities on the 1,300 square feet of our first floor. When the massive package arrived on my doorstep and I set up the vacuum, along with its docking station, I had high hopes based on just how futuristic and promising it looked. Daydreams of glisten
The Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale for under $300 this Prime Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 41mm) is on sale for $279.99 this Prime Day. This deal is live until July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 41mm) (opens in a new tab) $279.99 at Amazon (save 30%) (opens in a new tab) Prime Day is all about getting big-ticket items at the lowest available price. It doesn't always work out that way, but every now and then a deal dr
18 Best Prime Day Apple Deals (2023): iPad, Apple Watch, and MagSafe Accessories
Wired / 1h
From iPads to MagSafe accessories, we’ve gathered the top discounts on our favorite products from the likes of Amazon and Target.
Foundation TV show creator isn't interested in your wild Star Wars comparisons
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Foundation isn't trying to become Apple TV Plus' version of Star Wars , according to showrunner David S. Goyer. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar during Foundation season 2 's press day, the creative head of Apple's big-budget TV series played down suggestions that it was trying to copy Star Wars in any shape or form. Foundation , which is based on Isaac Asimov's seminal (but convoluted) book ser
Live: Top Amazon Prime Day Deals for 2023
Gizmodo / 2h
Amazon puts tens of thousands of items on sale during Amazon Prime Day every year, but finding a valuable needle in that haystack can be hard. Fortunately, my colleagues and I have spent years combing through deals like these, especially on tech items, and have a pretty good sense of what’s worthwhile and what’s not. Read more...
Foxconn seeks India incentive despite withdrawing from Vedanta venture
TechCrunch / 2h
Foxconn said on Tuesday it plans to submit an application to access incentives under India’s semiconductor manufacturing policy even as the Taiwanese giant has pulled out of the nation’s flagship $19.5 billion joint venture with local conglomerate Vedanta. “Foxconn is working toward submitting an application related to the ‘Modified Programme for Semiconductors and Display Fab Ecosystem.’ We have
How To Reverse a Git Merge
How-To Geek / 3h
Accidentally doing the wrong thing is very common when working with Git, but luckily, it’s built to keep track of your repository’s version history. There’s always a way to reverse changes made, and if you want to undo a Git merge, it’s pretty easy. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Archive of Our Own is down, and it could be offline for weeks
76Mashable / 3h
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is currently undergoing a DDoS attack, which has kept the popular fan fiction website down for hours. It's a difficult time for everyone, but we will get through it together. AO3's official status update Twitter account first acknowledged the outage on Monday morning U.S. time, though its volunteer staff were then still investigating the cause. Five hours later AO3 confir
NASA expands developers' contracts for its next-gen spacesuits
Engadget / 3h
In 2022, NASA chose Axiom Space and Collins Aerospace to develop next-gen spacesuits meant to finally replace the decades-old gear astronauts are using to this day. Now, the space agency has expanded their existing contracts and is giving them $5 million apiece to design and develop new spacesuits not included in the original orders they received. NASA has ordered a spacesuit from Axiom Space mea
A Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Ban the Sale of Your Cell Phone Location Data
Gizmodo / 3h
In what would be a legislative first for the country, a proposed law in Massachusetts promises to put a dent in the data brokerage industry by banning the sale of cellular location data. Suffice it to say, it would be really awesome if the bill passes. Read more...
The Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) is on sale for under £100 this Prime Day
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) is on sale for £99 this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) (opens in a new tab) £99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Prime Day is one of the best opportunities to secure deals on Apple products, including Apple Watches , MacBooks , and iPads . You can even save on accessories, like the App
Get this stacked Microsoft Office Pro bundle for under £70
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Ultimate Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows, Windows 11 Pro, and Degoo Premium bundl e is on sale for £62.33, saving you 85% on list price. Normally, it's pretty pricey just to upgrade a computer to Windows 11 Pro. But for a limited time, you can not only upgrade three devices to Windows 11 Pro, but you’ll also get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows, plus a
These stylish Sony headphones are on sale for under £210 this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are on sale for £208 this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones (opens in a new tab) £208 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) We're on the lookout for the best headphones deal from Prime Day . There's plenty of competition, but we may have found a winner. The Sony WH-100
Save 60% on the Oral-B Pro 3 this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Oral-B Pro 3 is a top toothbrush with multiple modes and a pressure sensor. . Opens in a new tab Credit: Oral-B Oral-B Pro 3 Electric Toothbrush (opens in a new tab) £39.99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Prime Day is a good time to, erm, brush up on the best deals — especially with excellent offers on top-rated dental care products such as the Oral B Pro 3 electric toothbrush . From th
Amazon readies TV series on Indian startups
84TechCrunch / 5h
Amazon is looking to debut a TV show in India that will look to identify promising startups in the South Asian market, people familiar with the matter said. The Prime Video show, to be unveiled as early as Wednesday, has been in the works for several months and involves participation from various government bodies and local investors, the people said, requesting anonymity as the information is no
Foxconn: Apple supplier drops out of $20bn India factory plan
58BBC News - Technology / 5h
Analysts say Foxconn's decision marks a setback to the country's technology industry ambitions.
The Apple 2020 MacBook Air is on sale for under £800 this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Apple 2020 MacBook Air is on sale for £779 this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple 2020 MacBook Air (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) £779 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) There are so many deals to consider over Prime Day , but we know what you really want. You want Apple deals, and we're happy to deliver. The Apple 202
The Fitbit Charge 5 is on sale for under £120 this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Fitbit Charge 5 is on sale for £118.99 this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 5 (opens in a new tab) £118.99 at Amazon (including six-month Fitbit Premium membership) (opens in a new tab) You know what we love? Getting a deal on top of a deal, that's what. The Fitbit Charge 5 is on sale for £118.99 this Prime Day , s
Save 29% on Apple AirPods this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The 2nd Gen Apple AirPods come with a wired charging case and plenty of premium features. . Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple AirPods (Wired Charging Case) (opens in a new tab) £99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Apple fans can rejoice on Prime Day . Because when you’re truly plugged into the Apple ecosystem, you want every one of the brand’s devices — so you can stay well and truly sy
Save £70 on the Apple iPad this Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Apple iPad is still the biggest name in the game. . Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple iPad (2021 edition) (opens in a new tab) £299 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) We can’t help but celebrate on Prime Day . The deals on devices are simply too good to ignore. The Apple iPad , for instance, is one of those devices that everyone wants. But maybe you’ve been waiting to find it for the
The Apple Watch Series 8 has dropped to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale for £379 this Prime Day. This deal is live until midnight on July 12. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 45mm) (opens in a new tab) £379 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) The Prime Day Apple deals have landed, and some are worth seriously considering. The Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 45mm) is on sale for £379 this Prime Day, saving you
Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing
61BBC News - Technology / 5h
The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.
Save £100 on the Garmin Forerunner 245 this Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: The Garmin Forerunner 245 is a powerful GPS watch for runners. Save £100 on the Garmin Forerunner this Prime Day. Opens in a new tab Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 245 (opens in a new tab) £149.99 at Amazon (opens in a new tab) Prime Day is great for stocking up on top-branded products that you could never normally afford. That includes those fitness devices and gadgets. You know, the ki
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, July 11 (game #533)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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
The Best Early Prime Day Deals on Mattresses
Lifehacker / 7h
Amazon Prime Day 2023 starts tomorrow, but the early deals are already here for everything from vacuums , to outdoor gear , to headphones , to Amazon devices like Kindles , Echos , and Fire Tablets . If all of this shopping has you feeling sleepy, it’s also a good time to get up to 64% off a new mattress. Read more...
'Jules' trailer: Ben Kingsley adopts an alien in heartwarming sci-fi dramedy
Mashable / 7h
The official trailer for sci-fi dramedy Jules is here, demonstrating once again that humans will pack bond with anything — including an expressionless blue alien. The film follows Milton (Ben Kingsley), a elderly man whose quiet life is disrupted by a UFO crash landing in his garden. Seemingly more concerned with the health of his azaleas than the global implications of his extraterrestrial visit
11 Best Deals From Best Buy's 'Black Friday in July' Sale (2023): TVs, Laptops, and More
Wired / 8h
Amazon’s Prime Day competition continues. Find discounts on our favorite Google Nest smart home devices and Dyson gear.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for July 11
Mashable / 8h
Tuesday is here, and so is a brand new Wordle puzzle. As always, we're here with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you'd prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the bottom of this article for July 11's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from?
23 Best Prime Day Deals on Amazon Devices (2023): Kindles, Echo Speakers, and Fire Tablets
21Wired / 8h
Prime Day means Amazon hardware is on sale. Save on Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart displays, and more.
Better Update Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac Right Now
40Gizmodo / 8h
If you own an iPhone, iPad, or a Mac, I’d highly recommend updating your device ASAP. Apple just released one of its new Rapid Security Response updates in an effort to patch a software vulnerability that the company says may be seeing active exploitation in the wild. Read more...
Fitbit Charge 5 users experiencing sudden battery drain after a recent update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you own a Fitbit Charge 5 , you may want to hold off installing the latest patch. Numerous reports from angry Fitbit users claim their fitness tracker no longer works properly after installing firmware version v194.61. Released in late June , the update was only supposed to introduce new features and (ironically) bug fixes. It saw the introduction of right-to-left text notifications for variou
Flexport’s Ryan Petersen joins venture firm Founders Fund as a partner
TechCrunch / 9h
Flexport founder Ryan Petersen has joined venture capital firm Founders Fund as a partner, as reported by Forbes earlier today. Founders Fund confirmed the move to TechCrunch, providing the following statement from General Partner Trae Stephens: “We’ve always struggled to define the quintessential Founders Fund founder. Clearly, it’s Ryan. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.” Petersen — wh
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Feels Like the Spark of Something Great
Gizmodo / 9h
The release of 2018’s Black Panther continues to make an impact on Disney’s output. You can see how the success of that movie (and its own sub-franchise) led to the creation of Shang-Chi and Ms. Marvel, and even non-MCU projects like American Born Chinese . Disney+’s Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire very much feels like… Read more...
Threads: Meta plans new home feed and edits to posts
51BBC News - Technology / 9h
The firm has said the current app is an initial version and changes such as a new feed are planned.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for July 11
Mashable / 9h
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
Quicksand Is Somehow Both Predictable and Tense as Hell
Gizmodo / 10h
The survival-horror subgenre that includes movies like Open Water and 127 Hours has a new entry: Quicksand , about an estranged couple who go hiking in an isolated forest and soon become stuck there... literally. Though the movie can be heavy-handed, the ordeal its characters go through is undeniably agonizing. Read more...
Get a Lifetime Subscription to Microsoft Office on Mac for $30
23Lifehacker / 10h
Microsoft Office is the leading productivity software used by businesses and professionals across the world. It includes a comprehensive package of apps to cover anything from word processing, to creative projects, to communications. And it’s relatively simple to use. Read more...
railwayhistorical : Waiting for the Green Flash This is the sun setting over Lake Michigan from a spot on the west coas...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
railwayhistorical : Waiting for the Green Flash This is the sun setting over Lake Michigan from a spot on the west coast of the lower peninsula—between Pentwater and the Little Sable Point Lighthouse. I’ve heard about, and was anticipating, the green flash, which appears just as the sun ducks behind the horizon. I did see a green blob appear, but (having done no research on it) believe it simply
Walmart's bringing you The Breath of the Wild for $17 off
Mashable / 10h
Save $17: As of July 10, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game for Nintendo Switch is on sale for $42.99 at Walmart— which is equivalent to 28% off. Until noon on July 11, all Walmart+ members can take advantage of this discount, at which point it will become widely available to all shoppers. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch game (
The OLED Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 bundle is on sale for Walmart+ Week
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $34.99: As of July 10, Walmart+ members can grab a Nintendo Switch OLED and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle for just $374.99. Considering neither the console nor game goes on sale often, this 9% discount of its usual $409.98 price is well worth it. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle (opens in a new tab) $374.99 (save $34.99) (opens in a new tab
How to use Apple Pay on Amazon
Mashable / 10h
Amazon Prime Day is finally here! Avid shoppers keeping their eyes on exclusive Prime Day deals can enjoy a breezy shopping experience while they benefit from major deals from July 11-12 thanks to Amazon's flexible payment options. Users are no longer limited to debit and/or credit cards or Amazon gift cards; if you're an Apple loyalist, you can also use Apple Pay to make purchases on Amazon. (Th
Tumblr's building a TikTok inspired feed in bid to grow its user base
Engadget / 10h
Tumblr could be the latest platform to borrow from TikTok’s playbook. The company is planning a major revamp of its platform that will bring algorithmic recommendations to users’ feeds, according to a memo published on the Tumblr Staff blog. The memo is notably frank about the reasons for the upcoming changes and what it describes as Tumblr’s current shortcomings. “The underlying problem is that
We drive a gilded lily: The 2024 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A new grille and wheels are the key giveaway that this is an AMG EQE SUV. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Mercedes-Benz provided a flight from DC to San Diego and a return from Los Angeles, plus four nights in hotels so we could drive the AMG EQE SUV as well as see the Vision One-Eleven and drive the AMG S-Class . Ars does not accept paid editorial content. A few months ago, we tested out Mer
American Airlines Baggage Handler Works Out With Checked Luggage, Tosses Bag [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
11 Best Walmart Plus Week Deals (2023): TVs, Soundbars, and Google Devices
Wired / 11h
The retailer is competing with Amazon with discounts on our favorite 4K TVs, surround sound systems, and smart home gadgets.
Max Q: Astra Spacecraft Engines, Inc.
27TechCrunch / 11h
Hello and welcome back to Max Q! I hope everyone had a wonderful July 4. In this issue: Astra’s corporate reorganization News from Pulsar Fusion and more Astra establishes subsidiary for spacecraft engine business Astra is carving out its spacecraft engine business as a wholly owned subsidiary, a corporate restructuring that will provide greater flexibility in hiring and financing, according to d
Hall H Will Go Unused on Sunday at Comic-Con 2023
58Gizmodo / 11h
Hall H, the biggest stage when it comes to news at San Diego Comic-Con—will close its doors a little early this year. Comic-Con International has confirmed that no panels will appear inside the iconic venue at this year’s convention, a rare moment for the biggest pop culture event of the summer. Read more...
Buy the Nintendo Switch at Best Buy and get a $25 bonus gift card
Mashable / 11h
GET A $25 OR $50 BONUS GIFT CARD: Starting on July 10, when you buy the Nintendo Switch console at Best Buy for $299.99 , you'll get a bonus electronic gift card at no extra cost. Keep reading to shop this too-good Best Buy Nintendo Switch gift card deal. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy‑Con (opens in a new tab) $299.99 at Best Buy (Get a bonus g
Walmart+ members can score $70 off the Xbox Series S bundle right before Prime Day
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $70: As of July 10, Walmart+ members can snag an Xbox Series S bundle for $70 off the usual price during Walmart+ Week — a steal just before the Amazon Prime Day festivities begin . This deal is only available for Walmart+ members through July 11 at 12 p.m. ET. 'Twas the night before Prime Day , and Walmart decided to steal some of the shopping holiday thunder with an Xbox Series S deal you
It’s official: Big changes coming to the Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard
The Points Guy / 11h
American Airlines’ top-tier Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® has been a favorite of many American Airlines loyalists for years — especially for its generous authorized user and lounge benefits. But there have been rumors for months that the annual fee on the card would increase and the benefits change. Now, Citi has made it official . Here is a breakdown of what existing and
New privacy deal allows US tech giants to continue storing European user data on American servers
Engadget / 11h
Nearly three years after a 2020 court decision threatened to grind transatlantic e-commerce to a halt, the European Union has adopted a plan that will allow US tech giants to continue storing data about European users on American soil. In a decision announced Monday , the European Commission approved the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework. Under the terms of the deal, the US will establish a c
Judge Upholds Ban on Feds Asking Social Media Companies to Take Down Posts
Gizmodo / 11h
A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump held firm this week by declining a request to delay a controversial order barring government agencies from making content moderation requests to social media companies . The Justice Department is already appealing the decision, according to court filings, and said in a… Read more...
Air Force Bonuses and New Assignments on Pause Due to Battle Over Space Command Headquarters
Gizmodo / 11h
The U.S. Air Force is feeling the heat from the ongoing debate over the location of the Space Command headquarters, having to delay bonuses and changes of station for personnel due to Alabama lawmakers blocking its funding. Read more...
American Airlines raises Admirals Club fees, but teases some upgrades
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Visiting the American Airlines Admirals Club is getting more expensive and (hopefully) more inviting. On Monday, the Fort Worth-based carrier announced increased fees for visiting the airport lounges, which kick in as of July 23 — the same day that changes are being made to the popular Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® . American is raising the cost of an annual membership by
AI Detectors Discriminate Against Non-Native English Speakers
Gizmodo / 11h
Programs meant to distinguish chatbot text from human writing have more than a few problems. Here’s a new one to add to the list: AI detectors often incorrectly categorize writing by non-native English speakers as bot-produced. More than half the time, AI detectors wrongly assumed that writing from non-native English… Read more...
Reckless Tesla Drivers Are Using Cheap Weights to Fool Their Cars Into Thinking They’re Paying Attention
84Futurism / 11h
Not Dangerous Enough Tesla owners are using cheap steering wheel weights to trick their cars into thinking they're keeping their eyes on the road. According to a report from The Washington Post , the weights, which have risen in popularity as Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) continues to be adopted by a growing number of drivers, offer intentionally mundane-looking benefits, such as relieving shou
Here’s why your credit card perks could be going away
38The Points Guy / 11h
One of the lessons my dad taught me early in life was the “law of unintended consequences,” which is that the actions of people — and especially of government — always have effects that are unanticipated or unintended. We saw this a decade ago with the Durbin Amendment from the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was passed in the wake of the Great Recession. It limit
‘Twisted Metal’ trailer basks in post-apocalyptic extravagance
Engadget / 11h
Peacock launched a live-action Twisted Metal trailer today that provides a much clearer glimpse of the upcoming series than its teaser from earlier this year . Set to the beat of DMX’s “Party Up (Up In Here),” the campy clip has high-speed chases, guns and carjackings along with ample wisecracks and one maniacal clown — everything you’d expect from a live-action adaptation of the over-the-top fra
Avatar Socials Teach Na'vi Language We Swear Spider Didn't Make Up
Gizmodo / 11h
Gather around, friends and Avatar culture enthusiasts , for a lesson in the language of Na’vi. Courtesy of Avatar ’s social media pages, we’re getting deep into more words to learn from James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise . Read more...
Elizabeth Holmes' Prison Sentence Was Quietly Reduced by Two Years
36Gizmodo / 12h
Disgraced Theranos co-founder Elizabeth Holmes ’ prison sentence has been reduced by two years, according to the Bureau of Prisons records. Holmes was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison for defrauding investors by claiming her blood-testing company provided quick and reliable results but she was found to… Read more...
OpenAI launches GPT-4 API for everyone
22Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: OpenAI) On Thursday, OpenAI announced that all paying API customers now have access to the GPT-4 API. It also introduced updates to chat-based models, announced a shift from the Completions API to the Chat Completions API, and outlined plans for deprecation of older models. Generally considered its most powerful API product, the GPT-4 API first launched in March but has been unde
Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI, Meta for being “industrial-strength plagiarists”
54Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Comedian and author Sarah Silverman. (credit: Jason Kempin / Staff | Getty Images North America ) On Friday, the Joseph Saveri Law Firm filed US federal class-action lawsuits on behalf of Sarah Silverman and other authors against OpenAI and Meta, accusing the companies of illegally using copyrighted material to train AI language models such as ChatGPT and LLaMA . Other authors represent
Where to Watch Marvel's 'Secret Invasion' (and What You Need to Know Going In)
Lifehacker / 12h
The biggest Marvel movies tend to be massive superhero productions, but some titles—like Captain America: Winter Soldier and Black Widow —eschew superpowered heroics to delve into politics and spy craft within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The latest Marvel TV series Secret Invasion is the latest example of the… Read more...
18 travel essentials to buy at a discount from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated It’s July, which means Nordstrom’s annual Anniversary Sale is here. In case you’re not familiar with it, this once-yearly sale allows Nordstrom shoppers to buy next season’s items at a substantial discount for a limited time, from clothing to beauty products to luggage and more. From July 11 to 16, the sale is restricted to members of Nordstrom’s loyalty
Twitch is launching a discovery feed and other short-form video features
TechCrunch / 12h
Twitch is finally rolling out a Discovery Feed, after years of complaints from its creators about the lack of growth opportunities for smaller streamers. The company announced the Discovery Feed, along with a slew of other new features, during the weekend opening ceremony at TwitchCon Paris. The new features revolve around supporting short-form video content — although the platform’s bread and bu
Snapchat Adds Linktree-in-Bio Feature
Gizmodo / 12h
In the wake of Instagram effectively killing its reliance on Linktree , the social media landing page service has found a new titan to partner with. Snap and Linktree are partnering to bring the service to Snapchat profiles. Read more...
American Admirals Clubs Improving, But At A Cost
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Airlines has just announced that it’s making improvements to its Admirals Clubs, though the cost to access Admirals Clubs will be increasing as a result. Suffice it to say that this is a mixed bag. Admirals Clubs are getting better food & drinks American Airlines will be improving the food and drink selection at Admirals Clubs in the coming months. These changes will start to roll out at
Starlink satellites are dodging objects in orbit thousands of times every month
26TechCrunch / 12h
Starlink satellites are making thousands of avoidance maneuvers as low Earth orbit becomes more crowded, feeding worries that a catastrophic impact is inevitable. SpaceX’s orbital communication satellites performed maneuvers just over 25,000 times in the six-month period between December 1, 2022, and May 21, 2023, the company told the Federal Communications Commission in a recent filing. The comp
Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut was NBA Twitter’s hype cycle at its silliest
Mashable / 12h
NBA Twitter loves a Narrative. The online space, and the league's fandom in general, feeds on drama, intrigue, and overreacting. It's silly, in a lovely, online way. That was never more on display than during No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama's Summer League debut on Friday and, subsequently, his second game on Sunday. The 7'5" French center/forward, drafted last month by the San Antonio Spurs
Tucker Carlson's Twitter show viewership is declining
33Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk has a vision for Twitter: Video content. Musk has encouraged podcast hosts to upload their video episodes to the platform. He has hinted at bringing back Twitter's standalone livestreaming video app, Periscope. And just this past weekend, he mentioned Mr. Beast in a tweet, urging the YouTube star to post his video content to Twitter. However, one of Musk's first big gets for Twitter's v
People who don't use TikTok think it's a national security threat
Engadget / 12h
The constant pressure to treat TikTok as a national security threat appears to be working, albeit only on some people. A Pew Research Center survey indicates that 59 percent of American adults see TikTok as a danger, but that this perception varies based on whether or not someone uses the service. Only nine percent of TikTok users see the social network as a major threat, while 36 percent of non-
Vermont Officials on High Alert for Incoming Flash Floods
Gizmodo / 12h
Vermont and other surrounding parts of New England are expected to see flash flooding today and into later this week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Local officials are on high alert after the state saw some flooding and persistent rainfall last week. Read more...
Make an Awesome, DIY Water Table for Your Kids This Summer
Lifehacker / 12h
When it’s hot, outdoor activities for kids is often limited to swimming. But if you don’t have a pool or splash pad, here’s how to make an awesome water table to go along with running through the sprinkler. Read more...
Amazon Prime Day Liveblog (2023): Highlights and the Best Lightning Deals
Wired / 12h
We're keeping track of our favorite (and least favorite) limited-time Prime Day deals, plus great discounts from other retailers.
You don’t need VC to develop a consumer tech product
TechCrunch / 12h
Tom Okman Contributor Tom Okman is the co-CEO and co-founder of Nord Security , a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and the company behind NordVPN. For the last decade, scoring a big round of venture capital funding has been the yardstick of success for startups across the ecosystem. After that, startups can finally get out of fundraising mode, focus on growth, reach scale
9 Out of 10 Classic Video Games Are Commercially Unavailable, Study Finds
100+Gizmodo / 12h
From fixing up old defunct Sega Saturns to dropping hundreds of dollars on eBay for rare titles like GameCube’s Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem , retro game enthusiasts already know the struggle of enjoying early games. For video game historians, the situation is even worse. There are several nationally recognized… Read more...
Walmart's top TV deal is back: Get a 65-inch QLED TV for under $400 ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
Save $130: Until July 11 at 12 p.m. ET, Walmart+ members have early access to the $398 price tag on the TCL 65-inch 5-Series QLED TV . The almost 23% discount makes this one of the most affordable mid-sized QLED TVs during Prime Day. Opens in a new tab Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch 5-Series QLED TV (opens in a new tab) $398 at Walmart (save $120) (opens in a new tab) There's a sort of unspoken etiquett
How to delete your Amazon account
Mashable / 12h
Amazon's Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, July 11, and runs through July 12. That means deals and lots of great shopping opportunities. If you're interested in the best deals, Mashable has you covered. But for some folks, Prime Day might've reminded them they even had an account with Amazon. Or maybe some folks want to get a single Prime Day deal, then move on. Or maybe some are deciding to back off
Evidence of Changing Winds on Mars Points to a Major Transformation 400,000 Years Ago
Gizmodo / 12h
Recent evidence gathered by China’s Zhurong rover points to a dramatic climate shift on Mars—a finding that could have a significant impact on our understanding of Earth’s climate evolution. Read more...
Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter Killer Crushes 100 Million Users in Just 5 Days
1KFuturism / 12h
To the Moon The popularity of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's "Twitter Killer" app Threads continues to skyrocket . As The Verge reports , as of this morning, the text-based Instagram spin-off has officially surpassed 100 million users. And that's despite having been released only five days ago. In comparison, ChatGPT, the former record holder for the fastest-growing app, took two months to get to 100
James Webb Spots Oldest Supermassive Black Hole Ever
100+Futurism / 12h
Cosmically Old Scientists have uncovered a supermassive black hole inside one of the earliest known galaxies in the universe, making this the earliest black hole that has been discovered so far, ScienceAlert reports . It's absolutely enormous at roughly nine million times the mass of the Sun — and scientific data shows that it's growing as it sucks in cosmic dust and matter in its neighborhood. U
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . 700 favorite vintage postcards , mostly weird.
Lego's New Star Wars Ghost Is Coming Just in Time For Ahsoka
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Nine years after taking a first crack at the ship, Lego is returning to Hera Syndulla’s ride of choice , the Ghost , ahead of the ship’s return to prominence in Star Wars: Ahsoka next month . And while her crew certainly
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