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The Marvels will reportedly be the shortest MCU movie by some distance



2KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
The Marvels is reportedly on course to have the shortest runtime of any Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) movie by some distance. According to industry insiders, the final Marvel movie of 2023 will usurp 2008's The Incredible Hulk as the most succinct MCU film in the franchise's history. Per leaker Cryptic HD Quality , which has previously revealed the correct runtime figures of numerous Disney-d


How to See Exactly Where a Photo Was Taken (and Keep Your Location Private)
1KHow-To Geek / 16h
Modern smartphones (and many digital cameras) embed GPS coordinates in each photo they take. Yes, those photos you're taking have location data embedded in them — at least by default. You may want to hide this information when sharing sensitive photos online.


Unlocking the value of supply chain data across industries
500+MIT Technology Review / 14h
The product shortages and supply-chain delays of the global covid-19 pandemic are still fresh memories. Consumers and industry are concerned that the next geopolitical climate event may have a similar impact. Against a backdrop of evolving regulations, these conditions mean manufacturers want to be prepared against short supplies, concerned customers, and weakened margins. For supply chain profes



This lifetime learning bundle with Rosetta Stone is on sale for £150
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: The Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is on sale for £150, saving you 74% on list price. Just because you finished school or uni doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Whether you want to pick up a new language, make a career change, or study a new subject, this online learning course package may interest you. Get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone a


The RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker is on sale for 49% off
Mashable / 53min
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to the RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker is on sale for £47.27, saving you 49% on list price. Phone scammers are really ramping up their efforts to hoodwink consumers. Between the fake car warranty expiration call, the make-believe HMRC, and the student loan swindlers, it’s not even worth picking up your phone these days. But, of course, the one time you don’t


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 30
Mashable / 1h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and hey, look over there! It's a new Wordle ! We're here for you every day with some hints and tips 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 30's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where


Netflix: Streamers expansion into gaming is 'natural extension'
63BBC News - Technology / 2h
Streaming hits such as the Queen's Gambit are being adapted as games as the streamer looks to expand.


Today's Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, August 30
Lifehacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, August 30, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 30, NYT Connections #80! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s… Read more...


Don't Get Cocky Kid, Your Ahsoka Episode 3 Spoiler Discussion Zone Is Here
Gizmodo / 4h
It’s nearly time to return to the galaxy far, far away for the week, with Ahsoka ’s third episode dropping tonight on Disney+. But while we wait to talk all things spoiler, why not stay a while and whet your Star Wars appetite with a little dogfighting? Read more...


Add 'Josh Brolin's Space Guitar' to List of Things You Can't Wait to See in Dune 2
Gizmodo / 5h
Before anyone goes screaming to the comments, we know it’s not a space guitar—it’s a Baliset, the nine - stringed instrument played by Josh Brolin’s Dune character, Gurney Halleck . Fans who hoped to glimpse it in Denis Villeneuve ’s first film now have even more reason to count down the days to the sequel , because the… Read more...


The 10 drugs up for Medicare price negotiation have seen steep price hikes
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang ) The first 10 prescription drugs up for Medicare price negotiations have had years of price hikes that have ratcheted up costs for US taxpayers—which totaled $50.5 billion in gross Medicare Part D coverage costs in the past year and $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2022. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services announced the 10 drugs selected for


The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus could finally get an upgrade I’ve been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has been tipped to get a display upgrade to bring back a WQHD screen for non-Ultra Galaxy phones. This comes via reliable tipster Ice Universe , who tweeted that the Galaxy S24 Plus will sport a flat screen with a WQHD display (ie. a 1440p resolution spread across a wide aspect ratio). The tipster also noted that the Plus model will have slim bezels, measuring 2.5mm on


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 30, 2023
Mashable / 5h
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 30 (game #583)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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


Fresh Blood Is Coming to the Area Around Disneyland's Haunted Mansion
Gizmodo / 5h
With a new ride coming on one side and a new restaurant on the other , it makes sense that Disney has decided to add some new blood outside one of its most iconic rides: the Haunted Mansion. Read more...


You Can Get 'DJ it!' Premium for $50 Right Now
Lifehacker / 5h
DJ it! is an app that allows you to mix, fade, loop, and edit music from your phone, and its Premium Plan is on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $209). DJing on your phone isn’t exactly like doing it on turntables, but the app was created to condense a fully-functioning DJ setup into your phone without sacrificing… Read more...


Google Home just massively expanded its capabilities
Mashable / 5h
For most people, smart speakers play music and say what the weather is, and that's pretty much it, but the latest Google Home software update could be exciting enough to turn casual Nest users into home automation geeks. Google Home is the mobile app at the center of Google's internet of things (IoT) ecosystem. But realistically, even if you own a Google Nest thermostat, for instance, you may or


Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
50Wired / 6h
It's not just the wind and rain to worry about: Storm surges of up to 15 feet could pour over the coast, reaching miles inland.


Investors Sue Disney for Allegedly Being Sneaky About Streaming Costs
36Gizmodo / 6h
It’s a bad day to be named Bob and be a current or onetime CEO of Disney . As Deadline reports , Bob Iger and Bob Chapek are among the names attached to a lawsuit filed by investors “over the alleged sleight of hand accounting the company used to hide streaming losses.” Read more...


General Motors to use Google AI chatbot for its OnStar service
TechCrunch / 6h
General Motors has found a new way to get in on the generative AI buzz. The automaker is now using Google Cloud’s conversational chatbot, dubbed Dialogflow, to handle some non-emergency OnStar features. GM announced the collaboration alongside a keynote from Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai at the Google Cloud Next 23 event Tuesday. OnStar, GM’s in-car […]


Facebook Rejects Its Own Supreme Court's Order to Ban Cambodia's Ex-Prime Minister
Gizmodo / 6h
Meta has rejected its own Oversight Board’s recommendation to immediately suspend the Facebook and Instagram accounts of Cambodia’s former Prime Minister Hun Sen, an authoritarian dictator who refers to political dissidents as dogs and has been accused of using Meta’s platforms to incite violence . The decision marks a… Read more...


Google Photos' Locked Folder can now keep your sensitive images safe on iOS
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google is expanding the reach of its Locked Folder tool on the Google Photos app so it will soon be available on iOS and web. This means that if you decide to switch from an Android device to an iPhone, you can still access your secure files without issue. It doesn’t appear like there’s any major difference between the three versions. All three types of users can store their content in a Locked F


NFT creator agrees to pay $6.1 million settlement in first-of-its-kind SEC case
21Mashable / 6h
One NFT creator just made history this week, but likely not in the way it envisioned. On Monday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it was charging a media company called Impact Theory with conducting an unregistered security offering of a crypto asset. This is not entirely new ground, especially as the SEC has started getting more serious about cryptocurrency enforc



TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Startup Battlefield 200: AI and Security edition
TechCrunch / 6h
After months of vetting thousands of applications, the Startup Battlefield 200 (SB 200) cohort for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is complete. You do not want to miss this incredible, curated collection of early-stage startups you’ll find exhibiting on the expo floor. We want to highlight them, but listing all of them at once would be, well, […]


DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images
TechCrunch / 6h
In partnership with Google Cloud, Google Deepmind, Google’s AI research division, is launching a tool for watermarking and identifying AI-generated images. But only images created by Google’s own image-generating model. The tool, called SnythID and available in beta for select users of Vertex AI, Google’s platform for building AI apps and models, embeds a digital […]


After Musk’s mass layoffs, X says it’s expanding safety and election teams
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) X, the social network that most people still call Twitter, says it is adding staff to its safety and elections teams as it starts allowing more political advertising. "We're currently expanding our safety and elections teams to focus on combating manipulation, surfacing inauthentic accounts and closely monitoring the platform for emerging threats," the c


Last chance for Amex transfer bonuses to Avios, LifeMiles and Hilton Honors
The Points Guy / 7h
If you want to maximize American Express Membership Rewards points , taking advantage of transfer bonuses is an excellent opportunity to unlock an outsized value from your Amex points. While most of Amex’s partners use a 1:1 ratio for point transfers, limited-time bonuses give you extra rewards when your points arrive in your partner account. For example, if you signed up for The Platinum Card® f


NHTSA raises more concerns about Tesla’s Autopilot safety
TechCrunch / 7h
Once again, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting more information from Tesla regarding the safety of Autopilot. In a special order dated July 26, the regulator shared concerns about a change to Tesla’s advanced driver assistance system that allows drivers to use the system for extended periods of time without prompting the […]


Starfish Space pulls Otter Pup servicing vehicle back from ‘the brink of death’
TechCrunch / 7h
Against all odds, Starfish Space has managed to pull its first orbital mission back from the brink of catastrophe, with the startup saying Tuesday that it has re-gained control over the Otter Pup spacecraft that had been rapidly tumbling through space. The Kent, Washington-based startup said it will now move ahead with an “extensive checkout” […]


The Original Jurassic Park Had a Great Weekend at the Box Office
Gizmodo / 7h
Not many movies could be re-released in theaters after 30 years and still make a dent at the box office, but not many movies are Jurassic Park . This past weekend, Universal Studios celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Steven Spielberg classic by re-releasing it in 3D on over 1,200 screens. And while it didn’t quite… Read more...


How to Get All-Star Status on LinkedIn
Lifehacker / 7h
For the majority of people trying to get hired today, there will be no better tool to network, find jobs, and land a job than LinkedIn. The site is almost an industry standard for most careers, and as Twitter falls further into its own grave, LinkedIn has been swooping in to take its place . If you’re seeking a new… Read more...


Meta's avatars finally grow some legs
Engadget / 7h
It's been nearly a year since Meta announced at Connect 2022 that it would give its weird Caspar the Friendly Ghost-esque metaverse avatars some legs to make them appear slightly more human. The day of reckoning is almost upon us as Quest Home avatars now sport extra limbs in the latest beta version of the Quest software. You won't see legs on your avatar when you look down, as UploadVR points ou


MSI's New Mousepad Has a Custom ”Gleam Cloth” Material
How-To Geek / 7h
There are parts of our PC we often overlook. Sure, you may have a powerful PC and equally eye-catching peripherals, but other accessories are often an afterthought. They don't necessarily have to be, though. A good mousepad can be just as important as the mouse you're putting on top of it. And if you happen to be in the market for a mousepad, MSI just released a really good one that wants to be t


Hurricane Idalia: Flight cancellations already stretching into Thursday
24The Points Guy / 7h
Hurricane Idalia has yet to make landfall, but the storm is already creating headaches for air travelers. Airlines are rolling out flexible rebooking policies and canceling hundreds of flights across Florida and the Southeast as the storm nears the U.S. coastline. At least four airports with commercial airline service had plans to suspend flights by Tuesday evening, with more disruptions possible


AI's Dirty Secret: Poor People in the Developing World Are Doing Most of the Work
32Futurism / 7h
Dirty Secret Artificial intelligence has a dirty secret that we're not talking nearly enough about. It's that Silicon Valley AI firms are relying on cheap labor overseas, and tasking them with the grueling labor required to make them actually work — and more often than not, their wages and working conditions are poor, the Washington Post reports . Millions of people in the Philippines are being t


Twitter Removes Its 'No Political Ads' Policy Ahead of the 2024 Election
25Gizmodo / 7h
Twitter, rebranded as X, is bringing political ads back to its platform for the first time since 2019, the company announced on Tuesday. The move comes ahead of the 2024 presidential election and Twitter claims it is hiring employees to expand Twitter’s safety and election teams. Read more...


Meta takes down massive 'Spamouflage' operation tied to Chinese law enforcement
Mashable / 7h
7,704 Facebook accounts. That's how many profiles tied to a sprawling "Spamouflage" network that Meta says it has removed from its platform. Spamouflage is a term dubbed by researchers to describe China-based online disinformation campaigns and other propaganda. Along with those more than 7,700 Facebook accounts, Meta also removed 954 Facebook Pages, 15 Facebook Groups, and 15 Instagram accounts


Hubble, Webb Telescopes Team Up to Study Jupiter's Tumultuous Volcanic Moon
Gizmodo / 8h
Jupiter’s orbit is swarming with nearly 100 moons, but none are as hardcore as the volcanic world Io. That’s why it’s going to take an iconic collaboration to truly probe the odd satellite in order to unravel its many mysteries. Read more...


Pre-orders for Ayaneo's Kun gaming handheld start September 5
51Engadget / 8h
The Kun, Ayaneo's latest addition to its ever-growing range of handheld gaming PCs, will be available sooner rather than later. It’s expected to go up for pre-order on September 5, with the Indiegogo campaign beginning at 8AM ET. Ayaneo has released multiple gaming handhelds, but the Kun's specs should take it to the top of the pile when compared to similar devices. While it has effectively the s


Google’s $30-per-month “Duet” AI will craft awkward emails, images for you
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards ) On Tuesday, Google announced the launch of its Duet AI assistant across its Workspace apps, including Docs, Gmail, Drive, Slides, and more. First announced in May at Google I/O, Duet has been in testing for some time, but it is now available to paid Google Workspace business users (what Google calls its suite of cloud productivity apps) for $30 a mon


iFixit tears down a McDonald’s ice cream machine, demands DMCA exemption for it
62Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The McDonald's ice cream machine is a relatively simple machine. It has a compressor, a motor, churning and agitating elements, and a series of circuit boards that keep service contracts flowing. (credit: iFixit / YouTube) McDonald’s soft-serve ice cream machines are regularly broken, and it’s not just your perception. When repair vendor and advocate iFixit was filming a video about the


Google’s Pixel Pass Subscription Service Is Now Dead
How-To Geek / 8h
Following the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch in 2021, Google announced a Pixel Pass subscription service that bundles most of its services and a new phone under one fee. However, it wasn't all that popular, and with only a few weeks before its Pixel 8 arrives , Google has quietly discontinued the Pixel Pass.


LaKeith Stanfield and Clark Backo on Bringing The Changeling to Life
Gizmodo / 8h
With a limited amount of pre-press happening for new shows right now due to the strikes, this “Inside Look” featurette teasing Apple TV+’s The Changeling may be one of few tidbits you can watch before the show arrives September 8 . But that’s not necessarily a bad thing for this eerie adaptation of Victor LaValle’s… Read more...



Should planes have child-free zones? This airline thinks so
80The Points Guy / 8h
As a mom of three and a frequent traveler, I am no stranger to being in the presence of a crying baby on a plane . I know how stressful it can be for the parents and how disruptive it can be for passengers within earshot. But as a former baby myself, I have also learned to accept that crying babies are just a part of life. With more than a hundred million babies born into the world every year, th


The Air Force wants $6 billion to build a fleet of AI-controlled drones
23Engadget / 8h
The F-22 and F-35 are two of the most cutting-edge and capable war machines in America's arsenal. They also cost $143 million and $75 million a pop, respectively. Facing increasing pressure from China, which has accelerated its conventional weapon procurement efforts in recent months, the Pentagon announced Monday a program designed to build out America's drone production base in response. As par


Meta shut down a disinformation campaign tied to Chinese law enforcement
TechCrunch / 8h
A massive social media disinformation campaign linked to Chinese law enforcement is no more, according to Meta. In its latest report on what Meta calls “coordinated inauthentic behavior” — usually covert state-sponsored social media campaigns designed to shape public opinion — the company detailed the discovery of a huge network of fake accounts, pages and […]


Hurricane Idalia's track is unprecedented — and dangerous
61Mashable / 8h
Hurricane Idalia is headed towards uncharted territory. The storm, still intensifying, is expected to grow into a powerful class of hurricane, reaching Category 3 status (meaning winds over 111 mph) before making landfall Wednesday morning. It's on track to hit Florida's Big Bend region at a location no major hurricane — meaning Category 3 or higher — has ever historically landed. "Hurricane #Ida


Meta is reportedly rolling out legs for its VR avatars
Mashable / 8h
Meta is reportedly, actually, finally rolling out its hot new VR feature: legs. Meta Quest avatars have famously been upper body only. Now beta testers for Meta's Quest Home, but not the game Horizon Worlds , have access to the new leg feature, the Verge reported . Users have reported that you only see the legs when looking at someone else or when looking in the VR mirror. It also seems like the


“Detroit, Michigan. Waiting room at Greyhound bus depot.” Photographed August 1942 by John Vachon…
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
retropopcult : “Detroit, Michigan. Waiting room at Greyhound bus depot.” Photographed August 1942 by John Vachon for the U.S. Foreign Information Service.


A California Land Mystery Is Solved. Now the Political Fight Begins.
75NYT > Technology / 8h
Tech industry investors spent roughly $900 million buying land to build a dream city in a rural part of the Bay Area. It could be years, though, before they can do anything with it.


Where Tech Investors Are Buying Up Land, Locals Are Worried
59NYT > Technology / 8h
In Solano County, Calif., longtime residents are both worried and baffled by an ambitious plan to build a city where there is now mostly farmland.


USA Today Owner Pauses AI Articles After Butchering Sports Coverage
200+Futurism / 8h
Fumble That was fast. The Columbus Dispatch , a newspaper serving the Columbus, Ohio area, has suspended its AI efforts after its AI-powered sports writing bot was caught churning out horrible, robotic articles about local sports, Axios reports . The Dispatch — which is notably owned by USA Today publisher Gannett — only started publishing the AI-generated sports pieces on August 18, using the bo


Scientists Devise Way to Power Smart Contact Lens With Human Tears
35Futurism / 8h
Cry More A team of researchers in Singapore has come up with a tiny, micrometer-thin battery that can store energy from human tears to power smart contact lenses . If inventors ever arrive at a viable prototype, a smart contact lens could allow us to get turn-based directions, see notifications, or parse other easily presentable data without the help of an external device like bulkier smart glass


How to Create a New Gmail Account
Lifehacker / 8h
Gmail is one of, if not the most, popular email service on the planet, and for good reason: It’s free, it’s full of features, and nearly everybody uses it. If you don’t already have one of these ubiquitous addresses, or you’re looking to start fresh, it’s easy to create a new Gmail account right now. Read more...


Good News Everyone: We Found a New Species of Roundworm That Can Infect Our Brains
29Gizmodo / 8h
Here’s some extra material for your nightmares: In a case report out this week, a group of scientists say they’ve found a new species of roundworm that’s capable of infesting our brains—one that normally plagues snakes. The discovery was made when they extracted a living worm from an Australian woman’s head during… Read more...


Google escapes Play Store class action after finding more persuasive expert
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket ) A US district judge has reversed course, revoking a 2022 class-action status order for 21 million Google Play Store customers who alleged that Google “artificially inflated” prices for Android apps that could have been downloaded cheaper outside the Play Store. Yesterday, Judge James Donato ordered the class action canceled after he said


Age of Empires and live ants used to test theoretical ideas on combat
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Jesús Alberto Ramírez Viera ) Anyone who has played a real-time strategy game probably ponders this question when preparing for a fight: Is it better to have a huge number of relatively weak units or a smaller number of extremely powerful ones? But the question predates computer games and virtual war machines. Theoreticians started tackling the problem in response to the real-wor


The NBA, NFL and UFC want instantaneous DMCA takedowns
26Engadget / 8h
Three major American sports leagues want to speed up Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedowns . In a letter posted and reported by TorrentFreak ( via The Verge ), the UFC, NBA and NFL urged the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to make the removal process for illegal livestreams nearly instantaneous. The organizations say the global sports industry is losing up to $28 billion from f


Meta avatars are finally getting legs (in beta)
24TechCrunch / 8h
It’s time to beta test Meta’s greatest technological innovation since the News Feed: legs. Now on Meta Quest headsets, you can download an update that lets you walk on two feet, just like our ancient ancestor, the Ardipithecus ramidus, an early hominid that achieved bipedality 4.4 million years ago. Now it comes full circle. When […]


Here's How That $4 Movie Day Played Out
72Gizmodo / 9h
What happens when movie theaters slash ticket prices drastically for one day only? Apparently, people turn out in droves. Read more...


Massive emergency alert test message to be sent to US cell phones, TVs, and radios
34Mashable / 9h
In October, the mother of all emergency alerts will occur in the U.S., but don't be alarmed, it's only a test. We're giving you a heads up, because it the test will be broadcast nationwide to your cell phone, TV, and radio. Here's what to know so you don't freak out and head to an underground bunker when it happens. Where are these tests coming from and when? The Federal Emergency Management Agen


I Scream, You Scream: iFixit Wants to Fix McDonald's Busted Ice Cream Machines
500+Gizmodo / 9h
McDonald’s busted ice cream machines have long been a meme across cyberspace, but iFixit wants to put an end to it. The popular how-to tech website is appealing to Congress after applying to circumvent a copyright law that prevents the average Joe from fixing the problem. Read more...


You Can Get Windows 11 Pro for $33 Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
If you want to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, it’s on sale right now for $32.97 (reg. $199) through August 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 11 Pro offers a new interface, a more user-friendly design, and enhanced security. Other notable features include Wake and Lock, which automatically wakes up when you approach and locks… Read more...



iPhone 15 to be revealed at September 12 Apple event – here's what we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple is hosting a ‘Wonderlust’ event at its Apple Park compound on September 12 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm BST. Nothing has been officially confirmed although there are a variety of clues. For instance, the iPhone 15. Notable Apple insider Mark Gurman claimed on X this will be the official reveal of the tech giant’s upcoming flagship phone. Plus, it follows the company’s MO of announcing mobile


Facebook Userbase Is Apparently Unbothered by Canadian News Ban
Gizmodo / 9h
Meta’s decision to block news in Canada has seemingly been met with a shrug by its user base. Data shows that Facebook’s users have remained steady even though the social media platform has banned news links. Read more...


X opens the floodgates on political ads
Engadget / 9h
The company previously known as Twitter is fully reversing a longtime ban on political advertising after it first loosened its rules in January. X said in an update it would once again open its doors to political advertisers of all stripes. “Building on our commitment to free expression, we are also going to allow political advertising,” the company wrote . It added that it will “apply specific p


How to use the CardMatch tool to get better credit card welcome offers
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The sign-up offers that credit card issuers display to the general public aren’t always the best deals available at any given time. Sometimes, banks quietly target specific consumers with even better options . While there’s no one way to ensure you are included among the lucky ones who can get an even bett


The Best Ways to Ensure You Never Host Another Houseguest
Lifehacker / 9h
Some people love hosting guests in their home . (They even specifically seek a house or apartment with a spare bedroom for such a purpose.) Some of us, however, hate the idea of opening up our homes to overnight guests —but it can be difficult to be honest about this. There’s a certain amount of societal pressure… Read more...


Announcing the complete AI Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 9h
AI — the tech that’s everywhere and touching everything — keeps evolving at a pace that’s surprising even in an industry where change is just about the only constant. It’s complicated, unregulated, thrilling and unnerving all at once. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, we’re dedicating a day and a stage to this galloping industry — and […]


India Prevents Moon Rover From Falling Into Hole
200+Futurism / 9h
Close Call Last week, India became only the fourth country to ever land on the Moon, with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) proudly announcing its Vikram lander had safely touched down near the Moon's south pole. It was a treacherous journey from lunar orbit, which many other countries haven't survived — like Russia, whose Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the surface just a week prior.


Samsung’s New SD & microSD Cards Can Reach 200 MB/s
How-To Geek / 9h
Samsung just announced a new series of ultra-fast, durable, and reliable UHS-I PRO Ultimate memory cards built for photographers and content creators. These SD and microSD memory cards are perfect for DSLR cameras, drones, Nintendo Switch consoles, or anything else with an SD card slot that needs the fastest speeds possible.


Hasbro's New Ahsoka Toys Include Some Very Good Droids
55Gizmodo / 10h
Ahsoka is here at last, and with it, the deluge of Star Wars tie-in merchandise that is customary any time the galaxy far, far away even twitches in the presence of new media. As part of a livestream today Hasbro revealed a ton of new toys and figures based on the series after teasing some at San Diego Comic-Con this… Read more...


Sports leagues ask US for “instantaneous” DMCA takedowns and website blocking
23Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | David Madison) Sports leagues are urging the US to require "instantaneous" takedowns of pirated livestreams and new requirements for Internet service providers to block pirate websites. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 requires websites to "expeditiously" remove infringing material upon being notified of its existence. But pirated livestreams of sports


We now know who killed the “Lady of the Dunes”
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Ruth Marie Terry, aka the "Lady of the Dunes," in the 1960s. The FBI has identified her killer as her husband, Guy Muldavin. (credit: Courtesy of FBI) Last year, after nearly 50 years, the FBI finally identified the murdered woman known as the "Lady of the Dunes," found in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in 1974: Ruth Marie Terry. And now the Massachusetts State Police have officially clos


Invitation sent: Apple will debut the iPhone 15 in September livestream
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / You can start speculating about the meaning behind the invite image now, if you're into that sort of thing. (credit: Apple) As previously rumored, Apple plans to reveal the next iteration of the iPhone and the Apple Watch on September 12 in a livestream. The company confirmed the date with invitations sent out to members of the press this morning. The invitation named the date, included


Oppo’s Find N3 Flip fashion phone is ready for its close-up
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
The Oppo Find N3 Flip, with its bigger camera bump and rounded-over corners. [credit: Oppo ] Oppo's newest flip phone is the Oppo Find N3 Flip , a 6,799 yuan (~$932) foldable debuting in China but heading to the rest of the world soon. The Find N3 Flip will be taking on the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Motorola Razr , and while both of those phones have tried to power up with a big fr


Some OnePlus smartphones are nearly 20 percent off, hitting record low prices
Engadget / 10h
A pair of popular OnePlus smartphones just went on sale, hitting record low prices for both. The company’s flagship OnePlus 11 5G went down from $700 to $600, a savings of nearly 20 percent. The budget-friendly OnePlus Nord N30 5G got even, well, friendlier with a $50 discount, dropping the cost to $250 from $300. If you’re shopping for a smartphone, this is a good time to take the plunge. We pra


Intel's latest Xeon chips look to give your data center a major power boost
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Even though Intel’s 5th Gen Xeon (Emerald Rapids) chips won’t be launching until the final three months of this year, we already know what to expect in 2024. The company has lifted the wraps off its up-and-coming Sierra Forest and Granite Rapids products, and yet again, there’s a clear emphasis on artificial intelligence while tackling some of the industry’s biggest issues. Adding to the existing


A Google-powered chatbot is handling GM’s non-emergency OnStar calls
45Engadget / 10h
General Motors is taking Google’s AI chatbot on the road. The automaker announced today that it’s using Google Cloud’s Dialogflow to automate some non-emergency OnStar features like navigation and call routing. Crucially, the automaker claims the bot can pinpoint keywords indicating an emergency situation and “quickly route the call” to trained humans when needed. GM says the system frees up OnSt


U.S. Pilot Training Rules Don’t Promote Safety (And May Make It Worse)
View from the Wing / 10h
The highest paid jobs in the country are doctors, CEOs, and commercial airline pilots. And that was before the recent round of raises in new pilot contracts at Delta, American and United. Yet despite the attractions of the profession, there aren’t nearly enough pilots. And that's a safety risk. Continue reading ...


Why Airlines Sometimes Don’t Serve Alcohol On Ground
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
On my LOT Polish Airlines flight from Chicago to Warsaw , I witnessed an interesting interaction. I’ve never covered this topic before on the blog, so figured it could be interesting to discuss. A LOT Polish Airlines pre-departure drink discussion Shortly after boarding my LOT flight last night from Chicago to Warsaw, one of the friendly flight attendants offered passengers the choice of water or


The Best Places Online to Download Movies
44Lifehacker / 10h
Streaming has made it all too easy to fire up an app, pick something to watch, and let your internet take care of the rest. But even in 2023, sometimes you want to download movies on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Read more...


YouTubers can take training courses to remove warnings from their permanent record
100+Engadget / 10h
YouTube is updating its enforcement policies to give creators who break its rules a chance to wipe the slate clean. Starting today, those who receive a warning for violating the community guidelines will be able to take a training course designed to help them better understand how to steer clear of uploading videos that run afoul of YouTube's regulations. As long as they complete the course and d




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Inside the Rome Edition, 1 of the Eternal City’s hottest hotels
The Points Guy / 10h
Rome already had a seductive vibe about it — blame it on the combination of chic fashion and droolworthy cuisine — before Marriott’s coolest brand opened its doors earlier this year. But the new Rome Edition hotel certainly enhanced the city’s hotel reputation in the cooler-than-cool department. The property is part of a newer crop of sleek hotels in the Eternal City that manage to be very close


YouTube Gives Creators an Extra Chance When Violating Company Policies
Gizmodo / 10h
YouTube is changing its community guidelines to give creators more leeway for violating its content rules, the company announced on Tuesday. Content creators will now have the opportunity to take an educational training course that reviews why their video violated the guidelines. The move comes as social media… Read more...


[ENDING] Bask Bank Bonus Offer: New And Existing Customers Earn Up To 20,000 Miles
View from the Wing / 10h
Bask Bank has increased how fast you earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles by 150% since they launched their Bask Bank Mileage Savings Account just before the start of the pandemic. They now reward you with 2.5 miles per dollar saved annually. And they've just launched a new bonus offer to encourage you to start saving with them, or grow your savings. You can earn up to 20,000 bonus miles on t


Huge Crowd of Gamers Boos Elon Musk for Ruining Twitter
48Futurism / 10h
Shouted Down Elon Musk most certainly has his fanboys — but it appears that he may have lost the gamers. Musk was, as video from a tournament for the first person hero shooter Valorant shows, booed by a giant crowd of angry esports enthusiasts when he made a surprise appearance on their turf over the weekend. As Insider notes , the owner of the social network formerly known as Twitter and one of


Check out the best deals from the first-ever Bose Week
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: The first-ever Bose Week began on August 25 and continues through September 4. That means you still have time to snag deals on headphones, soundbars, Bluetooth speakers, and other audio accessories. Bose accessories are known for their reliability, sturdiness, and, of course, their great sound. You can snag several products — from headphones to soundbars and more— on sale thanks to Bose We


The Easiest Way to Increase Your Snapchat Score
Lifehacker / 10h
For an app that regularly pushes new options on its users, Snapchat doesn’t explain a lot of its features. One of these is the Snapchat score , mostly referred to as Snapscore. If you want to increase your Snapscore, there are some tried and true ways to do so, but be warned: Only the company knows exactly what goes… Read more...


Twitch just made it a little easier to qualify for the Partner Plus program
TechCrunch / 11h
Earlier this summer, Twitch offered some good news to streamers frustrated with the platform’s default revenue share, which splits earnings between the company and the creator 50/50. With the launch of Twitch’s new Partner Plus program, streamers could soon qualify to take home 70% of their earnings instead — but that better deal came with […]


Meta Discovers Its Biggest Misinfo Campaign Yet
Gizmodo / 11h
Meta says it has identified and removed more than 7,700 shady accounts and 990 pages on Facebook linked to Chinese law enforcement in what the company is calling the “largest known cross-platform covert influence operation in the world.” The accounts, which tended to boost positive commentary about Chinese policies… Read more...


Bing AI is officially coming to Chrome, taking on Google Bard on its own turf
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Bing AI has been a big selling point of Bing Search and Microsoft’s Edge browser for the past six months, and it’s been announced that it’s coming to Google’s rival web browser, Chrome. Microsoft has made a noticeable effort to convert people to its own products , so it’s a pleasant surprise to see it give Chrome users the option to access the ChatGPT-powered Bing AI from Chrome. Microsoft attemp


Arco is set to arrive on PC in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Arco , a single-player tactical action RPG, is scheduled to arrive in 2024, and its beautiful reveal trailer whisks you through stunning visuals and a captivating score - which are just a few key ingredients in any title that seeks to join our list of the best indie games . Arco will offer you the opportunity to explore various landscapes, be it lush forests, sweeping plains, or scorching deserts


As appeals court rules in favor of Grayscale, a bitcoin spot ETF could be on the horizon
TechCrunch / 11h
The ruling is in response to Grayscale’s lawsuit against the SEC, which denied the firm’s application to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF.


House House and Panic are working on a 'super special' new game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
House House, the development team behind Untitled Goose Game , is working on a new title, and it's not a sequel to the 2019 Anseriformes slapstick release. While few details have been released from the studio that has developed some of the best indie games recently, publisher Panic stated: "The game will not be a sequel to Untitled Goose Game and is definitely not what you would expect from the t


Experimental art game Nour: Play With Your Food is releasing in two weeks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The weird and wonderful experimental food art game, Nour: Play With Your Food , just got a release date: gamers can dive into it in just two weeks’ time on September 12. A new trailer shown during the Panic Games Showcase today (Tuesday, August 29) shined a light on more of the unique game’s gorgeous and surreal visuals and scenarios. From flying boba to an explosion of burger parts, players are


The Differences Between the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5
Lifehacker / 11h
Let’s face it: Most smartphones look the same these days. While they all do things a little differently, most are solid slabs of glass meshed with either aluminum, steel, or plastic—most of them, that is, except for foldable phones, like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 . Read more...


Silo on Apple TV+ Is Really Freaking Good
300+Gizmodo / 11h
If you’re looking for a mysterious, fun , and rewarding sci-fi show to add to your watch list, may we suggest Silo on Apple TV+ ? Yes, we know it came out a few months ago. But there’s so much TV out there these days that sometimes it takes a while to hear enough good things before you finally devote the time to a new… Read more...


Watch an AI Learn to Play Mario Live on TikTok
23Gizmodo / 11h
On TikTok, between the “get ready with me” videos, life hacks, and memes, a few robots are working on a challenge that many of us have faced at some point in our lives: beating Super Mario World . Over the past week, users have been live streaming an AI’s attempts to learn to play Mario, and for one robot in particular Read more...


Panic's first games showcase highlights five deliciously weird titles
Engadget / 11h
Panic is an odd little company. It started out in the late 1990s as an app developer, and in 2016 it pivoted to video game publishing with Firewatch , followed by Untitled Goose Game in 2019. Both of these were breakout indie hits, resulting in significant success for the developers and Panic itself. And then, in 2022, Panic debuted the Playdate , a tiny yellow game console with a crank on the si


TechCrunch+ Roundup: SaaS+ basics, Labor Day book picks, building trust with AI customers
TechCrunch / 11h
Considering the ongoing debate about the existential dangers of AI, it was interesting to watch a three-hour historical epic about the dawn of the Atomic Age last night.


TCL launches a new flagship QD mini-LED TV that should make Samsung worried
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
TCL has officially expanded its mini-LED TV range, making it even more of a competitor to the best TVs you can buy right now. The TV maker announced several news models, all of which will be available in a gigantic 98-inch size, during its 2023 Global Flagship launch event on August 29. Read on to find out which new models were announced. TCL X955 TCL unveiled a new flagship model called the X955



Grab a Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatch for less than $200
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $100.99: The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) is on sale for $179 at Amazon as of August 29. That's a savings of 36%. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm) $179 at Amazon (save $100) As fall sets in, it's a great time to go out on breezy walks while watching the leaves change. It's also the perfect reason to buy a new smartwatch so you can track your steps and keep


Super Mario Bros. Wonder will have its own Nintendo Direct on August 31st
50Engadget / 11h
Now that the Tears of the Kingdom dust has settled like one of those Korok dandelion leaf puzzles, Nintendo is starting to ramp up its efforts for the holiday season. You know what that means. Another Nintendo Direct is scheduled for August 31st at 10AM EST, according to a social media post from the company. Nintendo promises that the streaming event will feature an “in-depth look” at the forthco


Apple’s iPhone 15 Event Now Has a Date
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple almost always reveals new iPhone models in September or October, so we've been expecting to hear more details about this year's iPhone 15 series. Sure enough, Apple has now confirmed a date for the launch event: September 12.


Meta declines Oversight Board recommendation to suspend Cambodia’s former Prime Minister
26Engadget / 11h
Meta will not suspend Cambodia’s former Prime Minister from Facebook and Instagram, declining to follow a recommendation from its Oversight Board. The board, which functions independently from the social media company, had recommended Meta suspend then-Prime Minister Hun Sen's Facebook and Instagram accounts for six months for inciting violence. In a response to the case published Wednesday, Meta


Delta Gold Amex vs. Delta Platinum Amex: Are more perks worth the higher annual fee?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Now is a great time to earn some airline miles so you can book trips while conserving your cash. Through its partnership with American Express , Delta Air Lines offers one of the most comprehensive airline credit card portfolios on the market, which includes entry-level , mid-tier and premium cards (as wel


WhatsApp's new Mac app supports group video calls for up to eight people
51Engadget / 11h
Several months after WhatsApp released a Windows desktop client , Mac users are getting to join the party with their own dedicated app for the service. The formal arrival of the client (which had been in beta since January ) on Apple's desktops and laptops means users can take part in WhatsApp group calls on their Mac for the first time. WhatsApp for Mac supports up to eight people in video calls


Your Mornings Deserve This ‘Magic Shell’ Yogurt Cup
Lifehacker / 11h
Yogurt is known for being low key, with little muss and even less fuss. You open the container, then eat it right out of that same container. If your container is large, you can scoop some into a bowl. People commonly put fruit or granola on their yogurt, but the hedonists among us are making something called “the… Read more...


Google launches SynthID, an AI image watermark that's invisible to the naked eye
Mashable / 11h
The problem with AI-created images is that, well, AI is creating images. That means a simple prompt can create a relativity realistic image of anything . It is not difficult to imagine the issues that could arise from that fact. Google announced on Tuesday a feature called SynthID that is aimed at combatting deepfakes and misuse of AI-generated images. Google DeepMind launched a beta version of t


FBI operation tricked thousands of computers infected by Qakbot into uninstalling the malware
21TechCrunch / 11h
A U.S. government operation has dismantled the infrastructure of the notorious Qakbot malware, which officials say caused “hundreds of millions” of dollars of damage worldwide. In an announcement on Tuesday, the FBI said that it had successfully “disrupted and dismantled” the Qakbot malware, and had identified more than 700,000 infected computers worldwide — including more […]


Alien Hunting Scientist Says He Found Something Extremely Interesting at the Bottom of the Ocean
100+Futurism / 11h
Off World First Harvard's premier ET hunter says he's recovered the first known sample of an object from outside our solar system, y'all. In a statement on his blog , Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb said that he and his group, the Galileo Project, have completed their analysis of dozens of tiny "spherule" fragments from IM1, a meteorite that crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and is believed to h


Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ Event Happening September 12: New iPhones, New Apple Watch Expected
200+Gizmodo / 11h
Not all who wander are lost, but some of those who “wonder” do… “lust?” Well, at least according to Apple, fans do seem to lust after whatever next product is coming down the road from its headquarters at 1 Infinity Loop. Now, the company is finally ready to share details about its upcoming iPhone 15 lineup, its Apple… Read more...


Lupita Nyong'o Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on the Anniversary of His Death
42Gizmodo / 11h
Lupita Nyong’o , an accomplished actress who starred alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in the Marvel franchise, Black Panther , posted a tribute to the actor on Instagram. Three years ago Boseman tragically passed away from colon cancer, a medical event that he kept extremely private up until his death. Boseman… Read more...


MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune 2023: Price, Details, Release Date
34Wired / 11h
Swatch’s latest limited edition launch from the smash Omega collaboration is a luxe reboot of the only watch pulled from original production.


Bing-related backlash: Microsoft pulls advertising after complaints
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
After a heavy-handed ad push targeting users who use a default search engine other than Microsoft Bing, it appears that Microsoft has put a pause on it. Both Neowin and Windows Latest reported in recent articles that they’ve been seeing an increasing number of ads for Bing and Edge while using Windows 10 and Windows 11 . Many users have been seeing repeated ads trying to herd them over to Microso


WhatsApp launches its first native macOS app with group calling support
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
After what feels like forever, Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has finally launched a native macOS app. The new version gives Mac users similar functionality that Windows PC users have enjoyed since March . The new Mac app is already available for download for free via WhatsApp's servers, but those who prefer to use the Mac App Store might have to wait a little while — WhatsApp say


Google wants an invisible digital watermark to bring transparency to AI art
81Engadget / 12h
Google took a step towards transparency in AI-generated images today. Google DeepMind announced SynthID, a watermarking / identification tool for generative art. The company says the technology embeds a digital watermark, invisible to the human eye, directly onto an image’s pixels. SynthID is rolling out first to “a limited number” of customers using Imagen, Google’s art generator available on it


Archaeologists in Peru Uncover 3,000-Year-Old Priest's Burial Site
25Gizmodo / 12h
A team of Japanese and Peruvian archaeologists working in northern Peru’s Cajamarca region have found the 3,000-year-old remains of a man they believe was a priest for the area’s temples. Read more...


Mysterious Chromebook X might actually be Chromebook Plus… and you probably already have one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Chromebook X rumours have been swirling around for a little while, teasing a new, premium Chromebook lineup. But, while physical laptops haven’t hit the shelves, you may already have one. According to 9to5Google , the Chromebook X initiative was designed to help users understand the differences between low-end student devices and more premium high-end business laptops. Since then, speculation has


Netflix password sharing rules lost the company subscribers in a major market
Mashable / 12h
Netflix became a dramatically worse user experience and Australians responded accordingly. Months after the streaming giant introduced new restrictions to curtail password sharing, Netflix subscriber numbers took a dip down under, per a study by the Australian research firm Telsyte . However, it wasn't a massive drop, with Netflix's numbers in Australia dipping by 3 percent year-over-year while s


Watch Panic's first games showcase here at 1PM ET
Engadget / 12h
Quirky game publisher Panic's first-ever digital games showcase is about to kick off. The event, dubbed the Panic Games Showcase , can be streamed directly on Panic’s YouTube channel starting today at 1PM ET, or you can come back right here to catch all the action. The showcase will feature a 20-minute video presentation with Panic's games publishing roadmap, including new looks at previously ann



UK air control chaos resolved but disruption expected to continue
The Points Guy / 12h
U.K. travel was left in turmoil after Britain’s air traffic control system suffered a major outage Monday, causing more than 1,500 flights to be canceled and thousands more delayed. The mass disruption was caused by technical failures at National Air Traffic Control Services. This meant flight plans could not be properly processed, and instead, controllers needed to manually input them. A stateme


What to do if you have a trip planned for Florida as Hurricane Idalia takes aim
The Points Guy / 12h
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida early Wednesday, potentially leading to power outages, wind damage and flooding as it moves inland. The storm, which was strengthening Tuesday after skirting western Cuba on Monday, is expected to approach Florida as a Category 3 storm. Landfall is expected to come along the state’s Gulf Coast between Tallahassee and Tampa. Still, the inter


Use Leftover Rice to Make a Warm, Comforting Salad
Lifehacker / 12h
As versatile as rice can be, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to do with the leftovers. Since rice freezes so well, a few times a year I’m faced with a serious collection of small white rice containers. (They’re gentle reminders of my love of the Chinese restaurant on the block.) This is an excellent way to put them… Read more...


Apple sends invites for iPhone 15 event on Sept. 12
100+Mashable / 12h
It's happening! Apple just sent out invites for a special event in Apple Park, Cupertino, California, to be held at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on Sept. 12. As is customary , the actual invite doesn't say too much, but it's very safe to assume that the company will be launching new iPhones and a new version of at least one Apple Watch at the event. SEE ALSO: iPhone 15 Pro rumor says 'Gold' is out, 'Ti


A social platform to map the way we think with Ida Josefiina from Sane
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Ida Josefiina, the co-founder and CEO of Sane, a social knowledge sharing platform.


Snapchat Dreams conjures up fantastical AI-generated selfies
Mashable / 12h
Snapchat is barreling ahead with generative AI features with a new selfie tool called Dreams . With Dreams, Snapchatters can turn selfies in fantastical versions of themselves, like a mermaid, an elf, or a knight chilling with dragons. You can access this feature by going to Memories and tapping the tab for Dreams. From there, you can choose different AI-generated selfie creations. The first eigh


Apple's iPhone 15 event is set for September 12th
100+Engadget / 12h
Fed up of telling your friends and family not to buy an iPhone 14 right now? Me too, so here's some good news on that front: Apple has set a date for its annual September event, during which we'll surely learn all about the iPhone 15 lineup as well as new versions of other devices. You can set a calendar alert for September 12th at 1PM ET to remind yourself to come on back to Engadget to watch th


Israel-Bound Flight Diverts To Saudi Arabia, With Surprisingly Positive Outcome
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
While flight diversions happen all the time, I’d say this one is pretty significant. Air Seychelles flight bound for Tel Aviv diverts to Jeddah Israel has come a long way in recent years when it comes to diplomatic relations with Gulf countries. While Israel and Saudi Arabia don’t yet have diplomatic relations, Saudi Arabia did in 2022 open its airspace to all flights to and from Israel , includi


Armored Core 6 players are already completing wild challenges, from deathless runs to using no weapons
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has been out for four days, and in that incredibly short period of time, players have already completed the game in a multitude of challenging ways, as if the base content wasn’t tricky enough. On release day, many gamers quickly found themselves stumped by the very first boss , although this level of difficulty probably didn’t come as a surprise for series vetera


Having Conquered the Moon, India Now Looks to the Sun
53Gizmodo / 12h
India is getting ready to launch its first mission to the Sun, switching its attention to Earth’s host star after finally touching down on the Moon less than a week ago. Read more...


Max to stream AMC+ shows like ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ and ‘Killing Eve’ in new deal
TechCrunch / 12h
Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service previously called HBO Max, announced a 60-day streaming deal with AMC that will bring AMC+ programming to the streamer. Beginning on September 1, Max will launch a branded hub “AMC+ Picks on Max” on both the ad-free and ad-supported tiers. The hub will feature seven AMC+ shows, including […]


Twitterific’s Easter eggs find new life in retro-gaming app ‘Ollie’s Arcade’
TechCrunch / 12h
The Iconfactory, home to a number of popular apps like wallpaper app Wallaroo, puzzle game Frenzic and the unfortunately shuttered Twitterific, among others, is out today with its latest creation: Ollie’s Arcade. The new app aims to bring a retro gaming experience to iOS users with a collection of mini-games reminiscent of classic arcade-style or […]


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Fake AI Facebook ads are luring in businesses to have their data stolen
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Hackers are trying to trick businesses with a Facebook presence to install malware , cybersecurity researchers have revealed. Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro recently published an in-depth analysis of a campaign leveraging Facebook ads, and tapping into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) trends, to trick businesses into installing malware. In its report ,


Samsung’s 85-inch outdoor 4K TV is its largest yet – and its first with mini-LED
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Samsung has announced a new 85-inch addition to its Terrace outdoor TV lineup. The new 4K model is the largest outdoor TV the company has released yet and it’s also the first to use a “Neo QLED” display panel with a mini-LED backlight. TVs that use mini-LED tech are capable of hitting high brightness levels, which is a key reason why mini-LED models rank high on our list of the best TVs . The add


Register now for 1,500 Marriott points per stay, plus 3,000 points after every 3 brands
34The Points Guy / 12h
Marriott Bonvoy has recently launched its latest global promotion, “Go Your Way,” which lets registered members earn bonus points for stays completed between Sept. 12 and Dec. 6. As part of this promotion, members will earn 1,500 bonus points per qualifying stay. Additionally, you’ll earn an extra 3,000 bonus points for every three hotel brands you stay at. You can register for this offer on the


Samsung's 85-inch outdoor Terrace TV costs $20,000
54Engadget / 12h
Samsung made backyard barbecues a bit more fun when it unveiled the Terrace outdoor TV line in 2020 — now, it's going bigger and brighter. Today, the company announced an 85-inch Terrace Full Sun set which will retail for an eye-watering $20,000. For the money, you'll get a Neo QLED screen which should remain bright in direct sunlight, as well as "Direct-Sun Protection" to keep the TV safe. Samsu


Apple will announce the iPhone 15 on September 12
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The rumors were right as usual. Apple’s next iPhone event is scheduled for September 12. The firm just sent out invites for the event, once again scheduled for its Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino. The invite features a Thanos snap-like graphic (spoilers), accompanied by the word “Wonderlust” [sic]. The iPhone 15 will almost certainly be […]


What Is Laptop "Deck Flex" And Should You Care?
How-To Geek / 12h
With countless laptop reviews flooding YouTube, you've probably heard tech influencers throwing around the term "deck flex." It's tested, criticized, and debated over. Some claim flex is bad, while others say it's irrelevant. But why should you care about flex?


Soon You’ll Re-Sell Airline Tickets On StubHub-Style Website
View from the Wing / 12h
Airlines can earn revenue from ticket sales on already sold out flights, where they ordinarily wouldn't generate any incremental funds. Effectively it lets airlines keep selling last-minute tickets even after flights are sold out. The airline gets their last minute price, while potentially returning half of the original discounted ticket cost to the passenger in the form of travel credit that the



OpenAI Pleads With Companies to Actually Pay for ChatGPT
100+Futurism / 12h
Enterprise AI OpenAI has officially launched a new business-friendly version of its popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, in what seems like a clear attempt to woo companies into paying for features like "enterprise-grade security and privacy" and "unlimited higher-speed GPT-4 access." The new product, ChatGPT Enterprise, which is entirely separate from the $20-a-month ChatGPT Plus , is an attempt to assua


Get a Look Inside Inferno Girl Red's Explosive Return
Gizmodo / 12h
The world of the Massive-Verse’s hottest hero is expanding: Inferno Girl Red , Mat Groom and Erica D’Urso’s superhero comic series, has returned to Kickstarter for the second chapter of her journey, and io9 has a look at what fans can expect for the young hero . Read more...


What 'Restricting' Means on Instagram
Lifehacker / 12h
Having a profile on social media doesn’t mean you have to tolerate everyone who wants to interact with you. Instagram has a few built-in features that give you more control over who can see and interact with what you post, as well as what shows up in your feed. These tools include blocking and muting, of course, but… Read more...


'Only Murders in the Building': Every word of that silly end credits article about Ben Glenroy
30Mashable / 12h
If you're going to cast one of Hollywood's friendliest actors in your TV show, you might as well turn him into a monster. Paul Rudd, who plays arrogant action star, Schmackary's cookie fiend , and Death Rattle lead Ben "CoBro" Glenroy in the third season of Only Murders in the Building , has been an entertaining meta addition to the cast (basically an excuse for the show's writers and prop team t


Shop discounted MacBooks, Echo devices, headphones, and more during Amazon's Labor Day Sale
Mashable / 12h
This just in: Amazon is having a Labor Day Sale , with not-to-miss deals that are guaranteed to cure your end-of-summer sadness. There's so much to choose from, including laptops, tablets, Amazon devices, TVs, and beyond. We've simplified the task of perusing the Amazon Labor Day Sale with this roundup; shop our top picks across various categories below. Our top picks: Best Apple deal Apple 2020


Explore the complete Fintech Stage agenda at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 12h
A few years ago, it was hard to imagine that finance would become one of the most innovative industries in tech. And yet, the world of fintech is an ever-evolving one with entrepreneurs trying to modernize financial services, simplify payments and embed financial products everywhere. That’s why we