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Sunday, August 13, 2023

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Apple could be refreshing the iPhone 14 with a USB-C port


2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
It's now almost certain that the iPhone 15 series of phones are going to come with USB-C ports attached rather than the traditional Lightning option, but a new rumor suggests that certain iPhone 14 models could get retrofitted with USB-C as well. This comes from Apple developer @aaronp613 (via Notebookcheck ), who was digging around in the code for tvOS 17 beta 5 and found references to two iPhon


Bryan Johnson: Meet the multi-millionaire trying to reverse aging
BBC News - Technology / 3min
With a team of 30 scientists, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions on his body every year.


Kenya Airways Asante Rewards Status Match (Valuable For SkyTeam)
One Mile at a Time / 17min
Kenya Airways recently launched its Asante Rewards frequent flyer program . Previously the airline used Air France-KLM Flying Blue as its loyalty program, though the airline recently made the decision to launch its own program. One exciting thing to be aware of is that it appears that Kenya Airways has a readily available status match opportunity. Status match for SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus stat



Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK
52BBC News - Technology / 1h
Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation.


Full throttle: How AWS is helping craft a more exciting for Formula 1
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
As the world's fastest and most technologically-advanced sport, Formula 1 is constantly on the hunt for its next great evolution. Fuelled largely by technological breakthroughs and growing media attention the sport has changed hugely even within the current decade, as new rules and regulations aim at promoting closer racing and more exciting action, balanced with a major focus on sustainability.


This lifetime eSim plan for travel is on sale for 50% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The aloSIM Mobile Data Traveller Lifetime eSim Plan is on sale for £20, saving you 50% on list price. If your future plans include a trip to another country, being prepared is usually a great way to start out your journey. That includes understanding your data plans and how you will stay connected while abroad when you need to check your phone for a map, directions, restaurants in the area


How to unblock UK Netflix for free
Mashable / 3h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking extra Netflix libraries. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off list price. If you stream , you should use a VPN . It's that simple. VPNs can bypass geo-restrictions to unlock extra content from around the world. The process is really simple, and it can significantly


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 13
Mashable / 6h
Ah, Sunday at last. And what better way to ease into the day than with a nice bit of Wordle ? We're always here for you 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 August 13's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to ass


Quordle today - hints and answers for Sunday, August 13 (game #566)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 13, 2023
Mashable / 10h
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


So sad. He is one of my most favourite book illustrators. His illustrations are a wonderful world of…
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
sovietpostcards : Nikolai Ustinov. July 10, 1937 — August 6, 2023. So sad. He is one of my most favourite book illustrators. His illustrations are a wonderful world of nature, childhood, and being a part of something bigger than yourself.


Stalker 2's release date may have been leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Stalker sequel Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will release in December, according to distributor Plaion. Whilst not formally confirmed by developer GSC Game World, the website for Plaion - the company formerly known as Koch Media - has listed the highly-anticipated shooter sequel as releasing on December 1, 2023. So far, so what, right? Fair enough – it's hardly concrete evidence. But when you fac


Elon Musk's app pays users now. Expect an engagement bait deluge.
Mashable / 10h
Prepare for your Twitter — sorry, X — feed to clog up with engagement bait. In July, owner Elon Musk fulfilled his months-old promise to pay users for their tweets — if they joined Twitter Blue (now called X Premium), that is. Only paying users who fulfilled certain eligibility requirements could sign up for the Creator Ads Revenue Sharing program: 15 million tweet impressions in the last three m


I Pulled The “One Spouse In First, The Other One In Coach” Trick. What Do You Think?
View from the Wing / 10h
One of the most controversial etiquette questions is whether it's alright for spouses to split up when they fly, with one person in a premium cabin and the other one flying coach? I finally had the opportunity to experience the choice for myself. My wife, daughter, and I flew from Austin to Las Vegas - and we split up into different cabins. Continue reading ...


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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Internet Archive
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
nemfrog : Tiger amulet for guarding hidden treasures. Researches into Chinese superstitions. 1926.


An Apple Malware-Flagging Tool Is ‘Trivially’ Easy to Bypass
74Wired / 11h
The macOS Background Task Manager tool is supposed to spot potentially malicious software on your machine. But a researcher says it has troubling flaws.


Weekly Review: August 12, 2023
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’m so happy to be in Germany this week with my parents, visiting relatives, and also exploring some new areas. I’ll have lots of content about that over the coming weeks. On the points & travel front, this week Air India unveiled its huge transformation (including new branding and new cabins), Marriott named its new extended stay brand, MIAT Mongolian t


Researchers jailbreak a Tesla, the FCC fines robocallers and WeWork finds itself in trouble (again)
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome, friends, to TechCrunch’s Week in Review (WiR), the newsletter where we recap the week that was in tech. For those new to WiR, think of it as a digest of stories and pieces that topped the charts over the past five days or so. In this week’s edition of WiR, we cover researchers figuring out a way to “jailbreak” Teslas, the AI.com domain name switching hands and the FCC fining robocallers.


The most-saved Airbnbs from the ‘Amazing Views’ category
The Points Guy / 11h
Love it or hate it, Airbnb has changed the way people travel. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly home with space to spread out near the beach, or a history-soaked castle to share with friends in Europe, you can probably find something special across Airbnb’s dozens of categories, which range from Mansions to Tiny Homes and Houseboats to Yurts. But sometimes, the actual home isn’t quite


Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Credit Card review: A compelling and valuable airline card
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Aeroplan® Credit Card overview The Chase Aeroplan Credit Card is one of our favorite cobranded airline credit cards, offering award flexibility and valuable airline benefits. With its strong earning rate and incentives to spend on the card beyond earning the sign-up bonus, the Aeroplan credit card is



contemporaryartsgallery:by Lisa Falkenstern
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
contemporaryartsgallery : by Lisa Falkenstern


Here Are the Top AI Stories You Missed This Week
36Gizmodo / 12h
If you’re behind on what’s happening with the robot uprising, have no fear. Here’s a quick look at some of the weirdest and wildest artificial intelligence news from the past week. Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly AI write-up , which will go into more detail on this same topic. Read more...


Kobayashi Noriyuki — Moonlight (mineral pigments on washi paper, 2022)
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
jareckiworld : Kobayashi Noriyuki — Moonlight (mineral pigments on washi paper, 2022)


The Last Ronin Brings the Ninja Turtles to the World of Blockbuster Games
25Gizmodo / 12h
Throughout the decades, there’ve plenty of video games based on or featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . While each of them have their own fans, one thing they all share in common is that they exist pretty comfortably in a space for young kids and maybe a nostalgic fan. After all, when the whole property is meant… Read more...


Hamilton Simulator is real, and it's available to play right now on Roblox
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new way to experience Hamilton is coming to Roblox. No, that's not a typo. Or even a fever dream. Hamilton Simulator – yes, really – drops players in the world of Revolutionary War-era New York, bringing the various locations of the musical to life to be explored. Expect interactive puzzles and history-themed activities, all set to the music of Hamilton , of course. You can check it out in the


huariqueje: The Cattery - Pissarro Orovida Camille ,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
huariqueje : The Cattery - Pissarro Orovida Camille , 1964. British 1893-1968 Oil and pencil on canvas , 61 x 51 cm 24 x 20 ⅛ in.