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Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel
2KTechCrunch / 17h
Microsoft today announced the public preview of Python in Excel, which will allow advanced spreadsheet users to combine scripts in the popular Python language and their usual Excel formulas in the same workbook. This feature will first roll out to Microsoft 365 Insiders as part of the Excel for Windows beta channel. Yet while the feature will first only be available in the desktop version of Exce
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon is Netflix's answer to Star Wars – and it looks pretty good, actually
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The first trailer for Rebel Moon , Zack Snyder's new Netflix movie, has been released – and, frankly, it's an impressive albeit surreal first look at the Star Wars-inspired flick. Set to release in two parts (Part 1 in December and Part 2 in April 2024), Rebel Moon is Snyder's second Netflix film following 2022's Army of the Dead . Unlike that action-horror heist movie, though, Rebel Moon is entr
Atari Resurrects the 2600 for Modern TVs (Yes, It Runs Cartridges)
1KGizmodo / 10h
Atari is again testing how many times users are willing to pay for that nostalgic, faux woodgrain-paneled game console, this time coming out with what seems like the most detailed recreation of its original Atari 2600 console since it first debuted close to 46 years ago. The recreated console will even play the old… Read more...
Snap overhauls India organizational structure, appoints new head
TechCrunch / 1h
Snap has restructured its reporting system in India and named Pulkit Trivedi as the new country head, underscoring the increasing importance of the South Asian market to the company. Snapchat’s parent company has directed its Indian teams to report directly to Trivedi, thereby granting local leadership greater autonomy in shaping growth, partnerships, and market development, marking a distinctive
Unlock a lifetime of extra streaming content for under £40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to KeepSolid SmartDNS is on sale for £39.17, saving you 75% on list price. No one likes to be told what to do. And that goes for the little things in life, like what content we can and cannot watch. Whether you're a student getting ready to go abroad, a frequent traveller, or a binge watcher with globe-spanning taste, this KeepSolid SmartDNS offers you the chance to
FTX founder Bankman-Fried living on bread and water, lawyer says
39BBC News - Technology / 2h
A vegan diet requested by Sam Bankman-Fried is not being provided in prison, a judge is told.
India’s Kombai raises $4.5M to simplify UI coding with AI
TechCrunch / 3h
Kombai , a startup that aims to help front-end developers easily convert UI designs to code using AI, has emerged from stealth and announced a $4.5 million in a seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners and Foundation Capital. In response to rapid hardware advancements, software evolution has underscored a pressing need for superior user interfaces. Both emerging startups and leading t
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 23
Mashable / 3h
It's Wednesday! And while the idea of Fyre Festival returning is a reality we'd rather not think about, the good news is there's another Wordle puzzle to solve. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told today's answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 23's Wordle solution revealed. But if y
Solar AI wants to make solar power more accessible in Southeast Asia
TechCrunch / 4h
High energy prices are leading to a solar boom across the world , but in Singapore, many home owners are still hesitant to install solar panels because of the high cost, says Bolong Chew, the founder of Solar AI Technologies . The startup wants to make solar energy more accessible in Southeast Asia with a rent-to-own model that helps customers start saving on their energy bills from the start. It
MrBeast’s Olympics video is a geopolitical nightmare
TechCrunch / 4h
MrBeast stumbled into the heated discourse of global affairs in his latest stunt. The billionaire creato r inadvertently stoked generations of geopolitical tension in his latest YouTube video , in which participants from “every country on Earth” competed in “Squid Game”-like elimination challenges for a chance to win $250,000. “Behind me is one person from every country on Earth,” MrBeast said in
Valves are a regular concern at SpaceX, just like every other space company
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft, seen here last week, has been integrated with its Falcon 9 rocket for liftoff Friday. (credit: SpaceX ) SpaceX is launching a mission about once every four days, and most of those flights are going to space to deploy Internet satellites for the company's own Starlink broadband network. But this week is different. Aside from two more missions ca
Today's Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, August 23
Lifehacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 23, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. WordleBot says today’s puzzle is a tough one, with the average player solving in 5.1 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 23, Wordle #795! Scroll to the end if you… Read more...
Get Your Star Wars Ahsoka Space Rebel Looks Together at BoxLunch
Gizmodo / 5h
As Dave Filoni’s The Mandalorian universe expands, more Star Wars canon icons get their chance to shine—and it’s finally time for Ahsoka . It’s time for her new era and BoxLunch has a stellar unisex collection drop you’ve got to check out. Read more...
David Lynch's Dune Gets Dissected in New Making-Of Book
37Gizmodo / 6h
It’s impossible to watch or even think about David Lynch’s Dune and not want to know more about it. Everything about the movie—its adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel, incredible cast, groundbreaking visual effects, out-of-this-world costumes, and controversial legacy —screams for an equally epic dissection. And now… Read more...
Back to the Future: The Musical stars Liana Hunt and Casey Likes’ First Fandoms
Gizmodo / 6h
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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 23, 2023
Mashable / 6h
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
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, August 23 (game #576)
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
Amid US’s shameful maternal death rate, survey finds widespread mistreatment
31Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: SIBAS_minich | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) With the US maternal death rate already the highest among affluent countries and still rising, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests pregnant people experience high levels of mistreatment and discrimination during maternity care. The survey of 2,402 mothers from around the country found that one in five
Police are investigating an Indian actor for joking about the country’s Moon lander
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / An LVM-3 rocket carrying the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, on Friday. (credit: R.Satish BABU / AFP) Three years ago, India sought to land a small spacecraft on the Moon, Chandrayaan 2. However, due to a series of problems, including software errors, the lander crashed into the gray and lonely lunar surface during its final
Zack Snyder unveils extended teaser for his Netflix sci-fi saga Rebel Moon
23Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The first part of director Zack Snyder's epic space opera Rebel Moon is coming to Netflix in December. Years ago, director Zack Snyder had an idea for an epic Star Wars movie that he pitched to Lucasfilm. That project never panned out for a variety of reasons. But the idea continued to germinate until it became Rebel Moo n , a two-part film for Netflix that Snyder and the streaming giant hope wil
ElevenLabs’ voice-generating tools launch out of beta
25TechCrunch / 7h
ElevenLabs , the viral AI-powered platform for creating synthetic voices, today launched its platform out of beta with support for more than 30 languages. Using a new AI model developed in-house, ElevenLabs says that its tools are now capable of automatically identifying languages, including Korean, Dutch and Vietnamese, and generating “emotionally rich” speech in those languages. In combination
Twitch starts testing a TikTok-like clips feed to boost discovery
TechCrunch / 7h
Twitch’s previously announced Discovery Feed is now out in the wild as a live test following the feature’s announcement back in July . The new feed will surface short clips from streams in a TikTok-like area within the Twitch app, giving offline creators a way to connect with new viewers without staying live for hours on end. The test is available now as a “limited experience,” so only a subset o
The Space Fashions of Zack Snyder's Netflix Saga Rebel Moon
Gizmodo / 7h
The trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire dropped today giving us our first look at the upcoming Netflix space odyssey . Read more...
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The Incredible Way I Learned Ben Affleck Was Batman, 10 Years Ago Today
Gizmodo / 7h
Oh, won’t you look at the time? It’s Make-You-Feel-Old-O’Clock . Yes, it’s one of those days we write about something that feels like it was yesterday, but was almost certainly not yesterday. And today that something is Ben Affleck’s casting as Batman. Read more...
Apple's smart ring may let you control your iPhone and desktop with a few touches
30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Apple continues to work on its smart ring project as the company has been given a patent for a wearable that'll have the ability to control other devices via touch inputs. It’s been a while since we’ve last heard anything about the “Apple Ring”. The last time we talked about it was all the way back in 2020 when an older patent revealed the tech giant sought to implement gesture controls. But it a
Canadian Officials Condemn Facebook for News Ban as Wildfires Burn
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it was “inconceivable” that the platform had responded to a new licensing law by blocking news links, as the country confronts its worst wildfire season on record.
Montana’s best defense of TikTok ban is deeply flawed, experts say
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket ) Over the next few months, Montana must prove that it has the power to do what the federal government has so far only tried and failed to do: ban TikTok. While TikTok and several state-based app users have claimed that the state's TikTok ban is unconstitutional and improperly attempts to regulate US-China foreign relations, Montana recentl
Atari launches replica 2600 console to go with all its replica 2600 cartridges
36Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Atari 2600+ and joystick. [credit: Atari ] If you read about Atari issuing a new cartridge of a new Atari 2600 game and your first thought was, "What am I supposed to play this on?" there's an answer for you. Today, the company announced the Atari 2600+ , a $130 retro console with a cartridge slot that can accept vintage and modern Atari 2600 and 7800 cartridges, plus a $25 CX40+ joystick and
In the (convection) zone: Astronomers eavesdrop on stars’ innate “twinkle”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Visualization of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" played through three sizes of massive stars. Credit: Northwestern University. Science 101 tells us that the twinkling appearance of stars from our vantage point on Earth is due to atmospheric effects: winds and varying temperatures and densities in the air bend and distort the light. But stars have another sort of "twinkle" produced by how gases ri
New Black Myth: Wukong trailer debuts at Gamescom 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A brand-new trailer for Black Myth: Wukong has been revealed, treating fans to an in-depth look at the upcoming Chinese RPG. As previously announced, Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 debuted a new look at Black Myth: Wukong , which showcased some new footage of the third-person action gameplay, including a sneak peek of a variety of boss fights, stunning visuals, and a curious headless NPC. The g
Scientists Say New Device Can Scrub 99.9 Percent of Microplastics From Water
66Futurism / 8h
Purification Station Scientists have developed a new technique that filters out microplastics from drinking water — and its ingredients are all plant-based. Crafted by researchers out of Canada's University of British Columbia and China's Sichuan University, the "bioCap" purifying filter is comprised of compounds from fruit and wood that are able to eliminate almost all microplastics in water. Us
It Lives Inside Summons the Haunting Demons of Heritage Folklore
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s time to start believing in the lore your family passes down—it might just give you a chance to survive the demons of myth when they rear their heads. In the latest look at director Bishal Dutta’s It Lives Inside , a teen girl learns just that. Read more...
Your complete guide to breakfast benefits at Hilton Honors hotels
The Points Guy / 8h
You might be wondering, “Does Hilton have complimentary breakfast?” Or perhaps you’re unsure whether your Hilton Honors elite status entitles you to free breakfast on your next stay. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll discuss which Hilton brands provide breakfast for all guests. We’ll also discuss the breakfast options that are often available to Hilton Honors Gold a
The Best Streaming Deals for August 2023
26Lifehacker / 8h
Streaming services have almost, if not already, come full circle. What started as a cheap alternative to cutting the cord on expensive cable TV has now become an expensive cultural staple to maintain and keep up with, as price hikes and crackdowns on password sharing have made having multiple streaming services just… Read more...
AT&T's New 5G Home Internet Service Is ”Internet Air"
How-To Geek / 8h
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile have rolled out 5G networks to some degree across the United States, and while some have been more successful than others, they're already alternatives to landline internet for many people. AT&T, in particular, has thought of a smart way to harness its 5G network that you've probably thought about yourself — as a Wi-Fi router that you can just plug in and get going in
Weak links make strong polymers
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Chemists from MIT and Duke University have discovered a counterintuitive way to make polymers stronger. Working with polyacrylate elastomers, which are polymer networks made from strands of acrylate held together by linking molecules, the researchers found that they could increase the materials’ resistance to tearing up to nearly tenfold by using a weaker type of linker to join some of the polyme
Diaper genius
MIT Technology Review / 9h
By infusing a salt into a material used in disposable diapers, MIT engineers have synthesized a superabsorbent gel that can soak up a record amount of moisture from even the driest air, offering a possible way to harvest drinkable water. The transparent, rubbery material combines the advantages of lithium chloride, a salt that can absorb over 10 times its own mass in water, and hydrogel, which ca
Smart sutures for better healing
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Inspired by a technology developed thousands of years ago, MIT engineers have designed “smart” sutures that can not only hold tissue in place but also detect inflammation and release drugs. The new sutures are derived from animal tissue, similar to the “catgut” sutures first used by the ancient Romans. Catgut—which is made from strands of purified collagen from cows, sheep, or goats (but not cats
Large language models may speed drug discovery
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Computational models have been a major time saver when it comes to predicting which protein molecules could make effective drugs, but many of those methods themselves take a lot of time and computing power. Now researchers at MIT and Tufts have devised an alternative approach based on an algorithm known as a large language model, which can figure out which words (or, in this case, amino acids) ar
Like palm oil, but better for the planet
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Palm oil is used in everything from soaps and cosmetics to sauces and crackers, but its production can be environmentally devastating. Producers burn down rainforests and swamps to make way for plantations, decimating wildlife habitats and producing staggering greenhouse-gas emissions. A company started by MIT classmates has used synthetic biology to develop an alternative. David Heller ’18, Shar
Recent books from the MIT community
MIT Technology Review / 9h
The Great Polarization: How Ideas, Power, and Policies Drive Inequality Edited by Rudiger L. von Arnim and Joseph E. Stiglitz, PhD ’66 COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2022, $70 Diversity and Satire: Laughing at Processes of Marginalization By Charisse L’Pree Corsbie-Massay ’03 WILEY, 2022, $59.95 The Place of the Mosque: Genealogies of Space, Knowledge, and Power By Akel Isma’il Kahera, SM ’87 LEXINGT
Richard Smallwood ’57, SM ’58, ScD ’62
MIT Technology Review / 9h
The first in his family to graduate from college, , remembers arriving at MIT certain he would flunk out. “Stick it out,” he recalls being urged by a teaching assistant in calculus. He did, earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in electrical engineering. Today, he credits scholarships and fellowships with making his education possible. “Having that kind of help made a huge difference
The night sky of Cambridge
MIT Technology Review / 9h
By day, Evan Kramer, SM ’22, works on his PhD in the Aero-Astro Space Systems Lab, developing a satellite tasking algorithm. (His goal is to efficiently tap into a network of satellites with synthetic aperture radar sensors, which can see through all weather and illumination. This would let people quickly image a specific point on Earth in the wake of a natural disaster or other emergency.) The
Long before Hillel, Jews found a home at MIT
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Paul Samuelson, one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, was finishing his Harvard PhD thesis in 1940 when he was offered a job in the Harvard economics department. It was only an instructorship, but Samuelson, who was already gaining an international reputation, accepted. A month into the semester, MIT offered Samuelson a tenure-track position. As Harvard made no effort to kee
Why I became a TechTrekker
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Asked to picture an entrepreneur, most people will probably conjure up an image of a gray-T-shirt wearing, nonconformist college dropout. Hollywood says that to pursue entrepreneurship, you must be bold, take risks, and reject all traditional academic paths. It therefore would seem strange for MIT, first and foremost an academic institution, to encourage students to become entrepreneurs. But it d
Delta Force: Hawk Ops gets full reveal in explosive new trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Delta Force: Hawk Ops just got fully unveiled during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, 14 years after the release of the series’ last title, Delta Force: Xtreme 2 . The new title is being developed by TiMi Studio Group, and will be released on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, as well as PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) and mobile devices - cross-platform play will be available from day one. No
Should you get your own Amex Platinum or be an authorized user on someone else’s account?
23The Points Guy / 9h
One of the most popular premium credit cards out there is The Platinum Card® from American Express . While it features a high annual fee, it can offer a ton of value for the right kind of traveler. However, the card recently increased its annual fee for authorized users . Instead of paying $175 for adding up to three, it’ll now cost you $195 for each additional Platinum cardmember you add to your
Flight Attendant Sits On Galley Floor Watching Videos While Denying Passenger Drink [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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What Does Google Have Planned Next for Fitbit, and Is It a Fitness Band?
Gizmodo / 9h
The Pixel Watch isn’t Google’s only wearable darling. According to a recent FCC filing, a new Fitbit band may be in the works, albeit with the Google branding plastered all over it. Read more...
Nightwing and Batgirl Go Sun's Out, Guns Out in DC's G'nort's Swimsuit Edition
Gizmodo / 9h
Summer is nearly over—and as we already start looking to autumnal vibes and the annual extension of spooky season even further and further before October—but DC’s sending off this year’s blistering season with a little heat of its own in G’nort’s Swimsuit Edition , a love letter to classic superheroic cheesecake . Read more...
‘Hyper Light Breaker’ early access pushed back to early 2024
Engadget / 9h
Hyper Light Breaker , the action rogue-lite previously scheduled to enter Steam Early Access this fall, has been delayed a second time. The launch window for the spiritual successor to 2016’s Hyper Light Drifter is now rescheduled for early 2024. “So we need just a bit more time on Hyper Light Breaker before we launch into Early Access,” Alx Preston, founder and Creative Director for developer He
Tropical Storm Harold Has Swept Into Texas
Gizmodo / 9h
Tropical storm Harold made landfall over Southern Texas earlier today, making it the first storm to reach the continental U.S. in the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. Read more...
Tesla’s Cat Bed Design Appears to Be Stolen
100+Futurism / 9h
Copy Cat Tesla has had a whole slew of bad press this year—from people getting stuck in its cars to misaligned doors on the Cybertruck to a slew of investigations over the safety of its driver-assist features . Now add a case of cat burglary — speaking very literally — and the meowing is getting so loud we can hear it from overseas. Yep, that's right: Tesla is selling a cardboard cat bed in China
Killing Floor 3 officially announced in gory trailer at Gamescom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Killing Floor 3 was officially announced during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, with a stupendously squelchy trailer. The game, which is being developed by Tripwire Interactive in Unreal Engine 5, is slated for release on PS5 , PC, and Xbox Series X |S. As for the trailer, let’s just say that I’m sure I wasn’t the only one grimacing as it was shown during the stream - Killing Floor 3 clearly isn’t
Netflix plans to give away DVDs as service shuts down
66Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In the land before streaming, there was a time when getting a Netflix DVD in the mail felt magical. Those times have largely passed, and soon the service behind it will end, as we covered in April . But on Monday, Netflix announced that customers can keep any remaining DVDs they have after September 29 once the service shuts down. Additionally, subscribers can poten
Nvidia announces a community-made RTX remaster of Half-Life 2
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A teaser for Half-Life 2 's RTX conversion. First it came to Portal , now it's coming to the Source engine's other big classic: Half-Life 2 is getting a ray-tracing remaster thanks to the efforts of a community modding superteam with support from Nvidia. Awkwardly titled Half-Life 2 RTX: An RTX Remix Project , the remaster is currently in development with no set release date. Nvidia announced it
Meta’s “massively multilingual” AI model translates up to 100 languages, speech or text
57Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced SeamlessM4T , a multimodal AI model for speech and text translations. As a neural network that can process both text and audio, it can perform text-to-speech, speech-to-text, speech-to-speech, and text-to-text translations for "up to 100 languages," according to Meta. Its goal is to help people who speak different languages communicate wit
Dealmaster: Labor Day sales, Star Wars merchandise, Apple gear, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge From Apple gear to Google Pixel phones and tablets, there are plenty of tech deals to help you celebrate (or mourn) the end of long summer days. But we won't blame you if you'd rather not spend the final few days of your vacation shopping for tech gear. For Star Wars fans, there are better things to do, like watching the series premiere of Ahsoka on Disney+ . And to prep you for the famed
T-Mobile unveils $100 phone plan, topping AT&T and Verizon’s highest prices
32Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) T-Mobile yesterday announced a phone plan called "Go5G Next" that costs $100 a month for a single line, more expensive than the highest-tier wireless plans offered by AT&T and Verizon. In a notable development for a carrier that spent years blasting its rivals' prices, T-Mobile issued a press release with a chart showing that its new plan costs more th
Alan Wake 2 gets new in-game footage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Remedy Entertainment's upcoming horror title Alan Wake 2 has received some brand new preview footage ahead of its planned release on October 17 this year. Sequel to the original Alan Wake , Alan Wake 2 continues the unsettling story of the titular author as he attempts to survive a mysterious force of shadowy monsters. Alan Wake 2 follows on from the original, which was released way back in 2010
'Near Collisions' of Commercial Jets Happen All the Time, Horrifying FAA Records Show
32Gizmodo / 9h
A terrifying new report from the New York Times claims that “near collisions” involving commercial airliners are basically a weekly occurrence in America. The Times report draws on extensive records sourced from the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as a little known NASA database that holds “safety reports”… Read more...
Alaska Airlines 3-day sale: Fly to Mexico, Caribbean and Central America for as low as $115 one-way
The Points Guy / 9h
West Coast residents can enjoy cheap flights to warm-weather destinations this fall and winter thanks to this three-day Alaska Airlines sale. Belize. MICHAEL GODEK/GETTY IMAGES Deal basics Airline: Alaska Routes: From Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle to Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, the Bahamas and Guatemala How to book: Directly through Alaska’s website Travel dates: Sept. 6, 2023
The 10 best destinations to visit in October
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. As summer gradually gives way to autumn and the vibrant colors of fall adorn the landscape, there’s an allure to explore beyond home. Not to mention, many of the summer crowds have thinned out, making it easier to explore some destinations. Whether you’re someone who appreciates nature, enjoys delving into
Can a merchant charge a fee for paying by credit card? Here’s what you should know
1KThe Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Have you ever had that surprise moment at a cash register where you’ve pulled out your credit card, ready to pay, and then the cashier announces there is an extra fee for paying with a credit card? People have varying reactions to this experience. One of those reactions may include wondering whether this fee is legal
Experian Ordered to Pay $650,000 for Spamming Consumers With Emails
37Gizmodo / 9h
Experian Consumer Services was ordered to pay a $650,000 civil penalty on Monday for allegedly sending consumers commercial emails without providing the option to unsubscribe from future emails. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that Experian had violated the CAN-SPAM Act (Controlling the Assault of… Read more...
You Can Get SheetsGPT for $50 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
You can integrate ChatGPT with Google Sheets using SheetGPT, and a lifetime plan for a single user is on sale for $48.99 right now . SheetGPT connects Google Sheets to your OpenAI account, so you can write a prompt in a spreadsheet and generate responses in bulk. Read more...
Amazon, Meta and others face scrutiny for allowing sellers to list recalled products
Engadget / 9h
Internet retailers are receiving questions over their approaches to recalled products. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has sent letters to Amazon, Ebay, Meta, Walmart and other online shopping portals asking about their efforts to thwart sales of recalled and banned goods on their platforms. They're particularly concerned that Meta allegedly failed to stop Facebook Marketplace sales of tw
macrolit:Happy 100th birthday, Ray Bradbury (b. 22 August 1920)
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
macrolit : Happy 100th birthday, Ray Bradbury (b. 22 August 1920)
Xbox ”Wraps” Are a New Take On Special Edition Consoles
How-To Geek / 9h
Special-edition consoles aren't really a thing anymore, outside of limited production runs or giveaway items. Sony has opted for swappable custom covers for the PlayStation 5, but there hasn't been any options for the Xbox Series X or S outside of third-party skins. The days of special edition Xbox consoles with unique designs might be over, but now at least Xbox Series X owners can buy "wraps,"
Mortal Kombat 1 reveals two new playable characters and two new Kameo Fighters
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
As expected, Mortal Kombat fans just got their first look at four new Mortal Kombat 1 fighters during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. Within the trailer (which showed cinematics as well as in-game action), we see Sindel and General Shao in action, engaging in the same fast-paced, gritty combat we have seen from the previous array of Mortal Kombat trailers. Animated cinematics which explores the fe
LifeMiles Offering 115% Mileage Transfer Bonus
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
LifeMiles has rolled out a new promotion to generate miles — rather than offering an outright bonus on purchased miles, LifeMiles is offering a bonus when you transfer LifeMiles to another member. Transfer LifeMiles and get a 115% bonus Through Thursday, August 31, 2023, LifeMiles is offering a 115% bonus when you transfer LifeMiles to another member . To be clear, this bonus is only valid when t
Meta's new AI model is a real-time translation expert
Mashable / 9h
Meta 's latest AI output is a major advancement for real-time text and speech translation. On Tuesday, the company released SeamlessM4T: a multimodal model that translates text to speech and vice versa. Meta claims SeamlessM4T is "the first all-in-one multilingual multimodal AI translation and transcription model," meaning it is uniquely able to translate and transcribe languages at the same time
Crimson Desert shows off loads of action in feature-filled trailer at Gamescom 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The first in-game action trailer for the open-world RPG Crimson Desert has been revealed. Officially showcased during the Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 ceremony, Crimson Desert is a single-player adventure set in the gritty medieval fantasy world of Pywel and follows a lone mercenary as he navigates the many cutthroat dangers around every corner. The trailer was chock-full of action, showing t
The Gaming Shelf Feasts on the Undead Third Reich
Gizmodo / 10h
I’m a Grant Howitt stan , so when Rowan, Rook & Decard announced their newest endeavor, Eat the Reich , I was already in line and taking notes. This game will get a longer feature from io9 later in the week, but the quick pitch is sexy, over-the-top vampiric ultraviolence in the 1940s as you fight and bite your way… Read more...
Watch India’s Chandrayaan-3 try to land on the Moon here at 8:34AM ET
Engadget / 10h
We’ll soon learn if India will be the first nation to nail a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission, which launched on July 14th and entered lunar orbit on August 5th, will attempt to touch down on Wednesday at around 8:34AM EDT. It follows Russia’s attempt to beat India to the punch that ended badly . The ISRO’s live telecast
'Rebel Moon' trailer: Zack Snyder's space opera is here
Mashable / 10h
The first teaser for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon is here, and by the looks of it, the director is going full Star Wars. Rebel Moon, which will be released in two parts, transports us to a galaxy ruled over by the tyrannical Mother World. This evil empire has set its sights on conquering all — even the peaceful moon colony of Veldt, all the way out at the edge of the galaxy. As the Mother World's for
OpenAI brings fine-tuning to GPT-3.5 Turbo
35TechCrunch / 10h
OpenAI customers can now bring custom data to the lightweight version of GPT-3.5 , GPT-3.5 Turbo — making it easier to improve the text-generating AI model’s reliability while building in specific behaviors. OpenAI claims that fine-tuned versions of GPT-3.5 can match or even outperform the base capabilities of GPT-4 , the company’s flagship model, on “certain narrow tasks.” “Since the release of
Bessemer Venture Partners, Kindred Ventures VCs and Sunshine founder join Startup Battlefield judges at TC Disrupt
TechCrunch / 10h
We’re in the less-than-30-day countdown to TechCrunch Disrupt 202 and the show’s crown jewel, the Startup Battlefield competition. You do not want to miss the global launching pad of some of tech’s most successful companies, including Cloudflare, Dropbox, Fitbit, Mint and Yammer. More than 900 Startup Battlefield alumni companies have generated over 121 exits and more than $9.7 billion in funding
Ten Ways You Should Be Using Painter’s Tape
Lifehacker / 10h
Painter’s tape is one of those incredibly useful inventions that everyone is familiar with and no one is using to its fullest potential. Sure, painter’s tape—when used properly —can make painting (or caulking) with crisp, clean lines effortless. But pause for a moment and think about the triumph of painter’s tape: It… Read more...
Netflix debuts ‘Rebel Moon’ teaser, Zack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic
TechCrunch / 10h
Netflix released the official teaser trailer for “ Rebel Moon ,” a space fantasy film directed by “Justice League” filmmaker Zack Snyder, arriving on the streaming service on December 22. Notably, this is only the first part of the film, which is titled “Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire.” Netflix is set to release a second part of the film, “Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver,” on April 19, 2024.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty gets new trailer in Gamescom opening ceremony
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has received a new trailer as part of the Gamescom opening ceremonies showing off new elements of CD Projekt RED's dystopian future. The upcoming expansion is set to release September 26 this year for PS5 , Xbox Series X |S, and PC. Phantom Liberty stands as Cyberpunk 2077 's first full-blown expansion and features a brand new district of Night City. Taking place i
Granblue Fantasy: Relink secures February 2024 launch date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
After several delays over the last few years, Granblue Fantasy: Relink has finally received an official launch date of February 1, 2024. While this may disregard the Winter 2023 release date we were expecting, it has at least given us a solid date to start counting down toward in comparison to the vague release window we've been working with for a while now. As part of Gamescom Opening Night Live
You Can Try a Folding Phone (Sort of) Without Buying a Samsung Galaxy Z
Lifehacker / 10h
Most modern smartphones look about the same: a big slab of glass on the front, and any number of camera lenses on the back. Foldable phones are the new and greatest deviation from this norm. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 , for example, is basically two smartphones glued together to create one cohesive, larger display. Read more...
Soulslike action RPG Lords of the Fallen gets new preview at Gamescom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Impressive new soulsborne action RPG Lords of the Fallen has received brand new preview footage at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023, showing off developer Hexworks' grim fantasy world in all its bleak glory. Seeking to move beyond the Elden Ring formula, Lords of the Fallen embraces a dual worlds mechanic, where the game environment exists as two parallel dimensions between which the player can t
Sonic Superstars gets new gameplay trailer and October release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's been announced that Sonic Superstars will launch on October 17 for PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One , Nintendo Switch , and PC, meaning we don't have too long before we can jump into the next adventure with everyone's favorite hedgehog. The reveal came alongside a brand-new gameplay trailer showcasing Sonic and friends zooming through a variety of stunning 2D levels, similar to the few
Are Plaza Premium Lounges Declining In Quality?
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
With Plaza Premium having recently rejoined the Priority Pass network, is the lounge operator placing less of an emphasis on quality? Some reports I’ve received from readers suggests so… How Plaza Premium has been evolving Plaza Premium operates a network of dozens of airport lounges, and has one of the largest lounge networks in the world not run by an airline. This is different than Priority Pa
'Tekken 8' will arrive on January 26th, 2024
Engadget / 10h
Fighting game fans are eating well this year with the likes of Street Fighter 6, Mortal Kombat 1 and Guilty Gear Strive all arriving. The beat 'em up bonanza is set to continue at least into early 2024, as Bandai Namco announced at Gamescom 2023 that Tekken 8 will hit PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on January 26th. Pre-orders open today. The tenth overall entry in the long-running series includes 32
JetBlue Has $39 One-Way Flights Right Now
26Lifehacker / 10h
If you’ve procrastinated on planning your fall travel, wait no longer. JetBlue has released fall deals for one-way flights starting at $39 across their entire domestic network, plus some attractive deals for international destinations. And if none of those locales entice you, Breeze Airways is also offering deals on… Read more...
Tekken 8 gets a January 2024 release date, alongside a new trailer and game mode
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Tekken 8 received a brand new trailer during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, and excitingly, fans have finally been given a release date to pop into their calendars rather than an ambiguous window. Drum roll, please - Tekken 8 will be hitting PC and consoles on January 26, 2024 . Tekken 8 will be released on PS5 , Xbox Series X |S, and PC, and will feature cross-platform play, so regardless of wha
Open-world survival game Nightingale gets 2024 early-access release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The open-world survival crafting game Nightingale just got a new trailer during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, as well as an early-access release date. Gamers on Steam and the Epic Games Store can get ready to dive in from February 22, 2024. Developed by Inflexion Games, Nightingale puts players into the shoes of a Realmwalker, who must navigate through arcane portals in the mysterious lands of F
New Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 trailer reveals first look at campaign missions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Following on from its official reveal last week, Call of Duty fans just got a much more in-depth look at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in action thanks to some exciting new footage unveiled during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. Specifically, fans have been shown the very first cinematic campaign mission, titled Operation 627. The in-game footage shows a playable character infiltrating a building
IBM taps AI to translate COBOL code to Java
78TechCrunch / 11h
COBOL, or Common Business Oriented Language, is one of the oldest programming languages in use, dating back to around 1959. It’s had surprising staying power; according to a 2022 survey , there’s over 800 billion lines of COBOL in use on production systems, up from an estimated 220 billion in 2017. But COBOL has a reputation for being a tough-to-navigate, inefficient language. Why not migrate to
Microsoft Edge is getting a new AI feature that will improve your search results
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Back in October 2022, Microsoft Edge Canary introduced a new feature called Smart Find, an AI-powered webpage search that would find related pages and the right page you were looking for even if you misspelled the word or phrase. The recently updated Microsoft 365 roadmap reveals that the Smart Find feature will be available for all users. According to Microsoft’s roadmap, “Searching for a word o
Assassin’s Creed Mirage gets a new trailer at Opening Night Live 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Assassin’s Creed Mirage just got a new trailer during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live, giving fans a new glimpse of the upcoming stealth-centric title. The new trailer showcased the game's Arabic dub and voices with English subtitles, which all players will be able to experience in the full release for a greater sense of immersion. We saw our protagonist Basim (who first appeared in Assassin’s Cree
Little Nightmares III will let you drag a friend through The Nowhere in 2024
Engadget / 11h
Not only does Little Nightmares III exist, but it's also bringing two-player co-op to the series for the first time. Little Nightmares III is due out in 2024, and it's heading to PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Developers from Supermassive Games announced the new entry in the horror franchise at the very beginning of Gamescom Opening Night Live today. Little Nightma
TikTok search results are about to get infested with ads
Engadget / 11h
If there’s one thing we can count on as a species is that people will figure out ways to squeeze ads into every single thing we look at. Case in point? TikTok is integrating ads into search results, so you’ll get branded content every time you look for a hashtag, a specific user or anything else. These ads are pulled from sponsored videos hosted on the platform and exist as a way to “further powe
3D printers printing without consent is a cautionary tale on cloud reliance
42Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Bambu Lab's P1S 3D printer. (credit: Bambu Lab ) Imagine waking in the middle of the night to the sound of your 3D printer, printing away. You know you didn't request a print. In fact, you're sure of it, because your previous project is still on the printer. It sounds like an eerie technological haunting or as if the machines have finally become self-aware. Thankfully, the problem stems
OpenSea Is Dropping Royalties to Artists as Crisis Deepens
39Futurism / 11h
Not Nifty Imagine you are an unknown visual artist at the beginning of your career. Eventually, you gain a reputation and your pieces start selling for more money, including paintings early in your career that garner higher prices in the resale or secondary art market . Unfortunately, you don't recoup anything from the resale in the form of royalties or residuals, unlike other artists such as mus
1st look at Delta’s new Sky Club in Newark’s stunning Terminal A
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Delta Air Lines is on a roll. The carrier has spent the last few years expanding and beautifying its network of Sky Club airport lounges , and there are no signs of this growth spurt ending anytime soon. On Wednesday, Delta will open a brand-new lounge in Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as part of the carrier’s move into the airport’s stunning Terminal A (where it will use a total of f
Little Nightmares 3 receives haunting first trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Little Nightmares 3 has been revealed with a haunting new trailer shown at Gamescom Opening Night 2023, offering the first look at a new cast of horrors and a spooky new location to navigate. A third game was announced to be in development in May 2023, so the announcement trailer is a surprise, to say the least. Following two new characters in a new setting titled 'the spiral', the trailer echoes
Slash your expenses with a Walmart+ membership
73Mashable / 11h
It’s no secret that consumers are feeling the pinch these days, with price increases hitting streaming services, airline fares, and grocery stores alike. Fortunately, a Walmart+ membership gives you a chance to fight back on all three fronts with impressive perks that lead to significant savings. But don’t just take our word for it. Find out for yourself and see why signing up for a Walmart+ memb
A Delta Passenger Got Deported, Then The Airline Lost Her Dog
View from the Wing / 11h
aula Rodriguez flew Delta Air Lines from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to Atlanta, intending to connect to San Francisco. Her dog traveled with her on the flight. Though her paperwork was sufficiently in order for Delta to allow her to board in the Dominican Republic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection denied her entry to the U.S. in Atlanta. Continue reading ...
New Black Myth: Wukong gameplay trailer debuts at Gamescom 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A brand-new trailer for Black Myth: Wukong has been revealed, treating fans to an in-depth look at the upcoming Chinese RPG. As previously announced, Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 debuted a new look at Black Myth: Wukong , which showcased some new footage of the third-person action gameplay, including a sneak peek of a variety of boss fights, stunning visuals, and a curious headless NPC. The g
Rebel Moon Trailer Lets Zack Snyder Loose in Space
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Behold the ambitious worlds being built by Zack Snyder in our first look at Rebel Moon Part 1: A Child of Fire . Netflix is doubling down on its own Snyderverse with two movies shot back to back, inviting audiences along for a ride beyond the stars in a new original galactic franchise. Read more...
The Viral Thomas Keller Zucchini Is the Perfect End-of-Summer Side Dish
41Lifehacker / 11h
The last couple weeks have been brutal, temperature-wise (and everything else-wise, but we only have time for one thing). With temps over 100℉, I haven’t been able to cook at my stove, much less turn on my oven. But finally, we’re back down in the high 70s, and the oven is, once again, an option. Read more...
TechCrunch+ Roundup: Monetizing generative AI, sex tech checkup, patents and IP
TechCrunch / 11h
Several years ago, I was chatting with a friend who’d become an investor about an idea I had for a startup. It wasn’t a pitch: I just wanted to see what they thought of my premise. “That sounds like a solid lifestyle startup,” they replied, “but most investors I know are only looking for billion-dollar companies.” The fundamentals of venture capital explain why investors are on a perpetual unicor
View of landscape in Fair Haven, Michigan. Printed on front: “Greetings from Fair Haven, Mich.”…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
View of landscape in Fair Haven, Michigan. Printed on front: “Greetings from Fair Haven, Mich.” Printed on back: “NYCE quality colored landscape locals.” Handwritten on back: “Hi Vear, Hows everthing out there its fine here we are having a swell time Mom is too. The sights are beautiful, Good by, Butch.” Card is postmarked August 22, 1944. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
TikTok will now show you ads on the search results screen
Mashable / 11h
Just a few months after Instagram introduced ads in search results , TikTok is doing the same thing. In both cases, it's a little shocking that it took this long. TikTok announced the change in a blog post meant for advertisers on Tuesday. Folks who spend money to promote content on TikTok will be able to flip a toggle that will make their ad content show up alongside organic search results when
Listen to Lupe
MIT Technology Review / 11h
Wasalu Jaco, a.k.a. Lupe Fiasco, gave a lecture called “Rap Theory and Practice: An Introduction” at MIT in 2022—and it quickly racked up over a million views when MIT Comparative Media Studies/Writing posted it online. The talk offered a preview of his spring semester class. “Kick, Push” was the lead single on Lupe Fiasco’s debut studio album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor , released by 1st and 15
Putin’s War Against Ukraine Is Slaughtering Dolphins in the Black Sea
44Gizmodo / 11h
Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine has destroyed infrastructure and displaced about 5 million people from the country since last spring . The country’s conservationists have also noticed that the war is killing endangered Black Sea dolphins and harbor porpoises. Read more...
9 Reasons To Get The Amex Green Card (Offer Ending)
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for the American Express® Green Card There are several excellent cards that earn Amex Membership Rewards points . One of the frequently overlooked cards is the $150 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ) American Express® Green Card ( review ). Along with the American Express® Gold Card ( review ), I’d consider this to be one of the two best personal cards for earning Amex points ( read a co
Warhammer Age of Sigmar RTS release date revealed along with new faction
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A release date has been revealed Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin as well as a new faction and a brand new game mode. Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin will release on November 17 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X |S meaning that the first-ever Age of Sigmar RTS is now only a few months away. In addition to the release date, the developers at Frontier Developments have unveiled the thir
Netflix Says "Keep the DVDs" as It Shutters Rental Business
How-To Geek / 12h
Earlier this year, Netflix announced that it would stop offering DVD and Blu-ray rentals on September 29th. But the company is making a concession for its loyal customers—any discs rented before the September 29th shutdown date do not need to be returned. And if you opt-in to a giveaway, you could win 10 additional discs from Netflix's massive collection. If you've had trouble finding some niche
Microsoft can’t stop discontinuing Kinect
24TechCrunch / 12h
Kinect occupies a strange place in the tech world. It’s a nearly universally beloved piece of technology that was both ahead of its time and very much of its time, all at once. It felt — for a moment — like it was going to revolutionize gaming, but much like the Wii, proved to be — at least temporarily — an evolutionary dead end. In 2013, Apple purchased PrimeSense, the Israeli startup behind the
Amtrak orders more new trains to meet growing demand
400+The Points Guy / 12h
Amtrak’s next-generation of rail cars is set to roll out to even more passengers than originally planned. The U.S. rail carrier is ordering 10 more of its new Amtrak Airo trainsets to meet surging passenger demand, the rail carrier announced Monday. The order brings Amtrak to 83 Amtrak Airo trains, which are set to debut in 2026 along various routes in the Northeast, spanning from Toronto to Miam
You Might Want to Spread Out Your Severance Pay
Lifehacker / 12h
While it’s always challenging to lose your job , the severance package offered by your employer can soften the blow. However, before accepting a lump sum severance payment, it’s worth considering the benefits of requesting to spread out your severance package over a longer period. And this tip is not just about making… Read more...
India's Lunar Mission Captures Images of Far Side of the Moon Ahead of Historic Landing
86Gizmodo / 12h
India’s space agency is gearing up for a lunar touchdown, hoping to stick the landing this time after a failed first attempt nearly four years ago. Read more...
Cult of the Lamb celebrates one-year anniversary with Don’t Starve Together crossover
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Devolver Digital has announced Cult of the Lamb will be getting its first-ever game collaboration with Don’t Starve Together . To celebrate the first birthday of Cult of the Lamb , the game will be joining together with Klei Entertainment's multiplayer expansion of the survival game, Don't Starve for an "Unholy Communion." The collaboration update is available right now and introduces a brand-new
New Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Promises a Return to Phandelver
Gizmodo / 12h
One of the first 5e adventure supplements ever released, The Lost Mines of Phandelver has remained a fan favorite for the past decade of the game. Now, Dungeons & Dragons has released more information for the newest adventure supplement . Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk returns to the town of Phandalin as… Read more...
Professor Suggests Replacing Elections in US With Lottery System
58Futurism / 12h
Luck of the Draw America's presidential election is just next year, but the competitive ugliness on display on social media leading up to it is already making any sane person want to dip their head into boiling acid. Fortunately, according to a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, there could be a better way: eliminate elections altogether and pick our leaders by lotte
Price drop alert: Samsung's The Frame TV is $549 off at Walmart, its lowest-ever price
Mashable / 12h
Save $548.99 : As of August 22, the Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV is selling for $1,449 at Walmart, roughly 27% off its original price of $1,997.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $1,449 at Walmart (save $548.99) Once upon a time, it was considered the peak of luxury to even own a TV. Now, the stakes are higher: True luxury is when yo
Excel gets containerized, cloud-based Python analytics and visualization powers
21Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / If this kind of thing raises your eyebrows, there's a whole lot more inside a ribbon bar for you. (credit: Anaconda) If you’re decent in Python (or aspire to be) but don’t have the chops for advanced data work in Excel, Microsoft now offers the kind of peanut butter-and-chocolate combination that you may consider a gift. At least until it goes behind the paywall. Microsoft's Stefan Kinn
Passenger seat belt warnings should be mandatory, say feds
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Not all vehicle occupants are protected equally when it comes to car crashes. Until 2017, cars weren't even routinely crash-tested on the passenger side , just the driver's. There's still other low-hanging fruit, too; thousands of rear-seat passengers die in cars each year in the United States because they're not wearing seat belts, despite decades of evidence on th
This eSIM Card With $50 in Travel Data Credits Is $25 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
International travel is expensive enough before factoring in how much mobile carriers charge for data packages. This aloSIM digital SIM card comes with $50 of data credits and is on sale for 50% off right now, at $24.99 (reg. $50). Read more...
Samsung reveals phone displays of the future – and they could be heading to iPhones too
86TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
I’m not a fan of bezels, so the news that Samsung Display is working on a completely bezel-less display is metaphorical music to my ears. Especially as Samsung Display makes screens for iPhones. As reported by The Elec and OLED-info , at a trade show Samsung noted that through the use of 3D lamination and edge brightness control tech, it can make a “zero bezel” display that effectively wraps arou
rockincountryblues:John Lee Hooker, Detroit, 1959
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
rockincountryblues : John Lee Hooker, Detroit, 1959
Snag the Apple Watch Ultra at its lowest price ever
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $100: As of August 22, you can get an Apple Watch Ultra on sale for $699.99 at Amazon with an $80 discount at checkout. This is $100 less than its MSRP of $799 and the lowest price we've seen on Amazon . Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra $699.99 at Amazon (save $100) Summer isn't over yet. There are still plenty more weeks of sunny days to spend out and about hiking, camp
'It Lives Inside's trailer promises the perfect start to spooky season
Mashable / 12h
While the first trailer for It Lives Inside already had us spooked, the latest trailer for Bishal Dutta's horror flick (and the winner of SXSW 's Midnighter Audience Award) has us absolutely terrified . From the producers of Get Out , It Lives Inside follows Sam (Megan Suri), a high school student struggling to fit in just like any teen out there. But things get complicated for Sam when her forme
Atari’s 2600+ is a miniature console that plays 2600 and 7800 game carts
Engadget / 12h
Atari is teaming up with Plaion on a new retro home console after finally taking a mulligan on its last one . The Atari 2600+ pays homage to the original Atari 2600, which delighted children of the disco era starting in 1977, although
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