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What Apple, Google, and Amazon’s websites looked like in 1999
400+Mashable / 1h
In Tales of the Early Internet , Mashable explores online life through 2007 — back before social media and the smartphone changed everything. The year was 1999: Cher’s "Believe" was blasting on pop radio stations, Bill Clinton was impeached, Jar Jar Binks hit the Big Screen, and the beep, beep, static of dial-up internet echoed in family rooms across the globe. The World Wide Web was still young
The latest iPhone 16 Pro rumor points to a camera sensor upgrade next year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
All the signs are that the iPhone 15 is going to be launched next month, but rumors are already starting to appear about what we can expect from the iPhone 16 – including quite a substantial camera upgrade for the Pro models. Seasoned Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max are going to come with a so-called stacked camera design that beats what w
Threads is getting a web version and a search function 'in the next few weeks'
Engadget / 45min
Threads users will soon get one of the most requested features for the text-based social network: A web version. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg has announced on the app that in the next few weeks, Threads is getting both a web version people can use to access the service on desktop, as well as a proper search function. While it's possible to view Threads posts on desktop at the moment, clicking on th
Why Were Old Computers All Beige?
How-To Geek / now
My family's first computer was a beige IBM-compatible 80286, and for decades after, every computer I owned was beige. Then seemingly overnight, the beige wave was over. But why was this the ubiquitous color of computing in the first place?
Contractors Say OpenAI Psychologically Scarred Them for $2/Hour
Futurism / 23min
Gut Wrenching Four former content moderators have filed a petition with the Kenyan government asking for an investigation into the content moderation company Sama, on grounds that workers were subjected to exploitative and harmful conditions during an eight-month contract with OpenAI between 2021 and 2022, The Guardian reports . In the filing, per the Guardian , former ChatGPT moderators say they
Distant NASA spacecraft captures breathtaking views of volcano world
Mashable / 29min
Hundreds of millions of miles beyond Earth lies a world teeming with lava. It's Jupiter 's moon Io, and NASA just swooped phenomenally close to the Jovian satellite. The space agency's Juno spacecraft , which has orbited the gas giant Jupiter for nine years, recently passed within just 13,700 miles of the tortured volcanic world, the most volcanic place in our solar system , and captured vivid im
Microsoft warns sporting events could be targets for major cyberattacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Microsoft has offered up some salient advice on how organizations, particularly those involved with large sporting events, should protect themselves and attendees. In the fifth installment of its Cyber Signals report , the tech giant offers insight into how threat actors manage to breach venues, teams and infrastructure of popular sporting events. It comes at a crucial time, with the FIFA Women's
Elon Musk Lifts Weight During Office Meeting For Reasons Unknown
Futurism / 1h
CEO Olympia At roughly 1:30 am on Friday morning, Elon Musk, multi-billionaire CEO and owner of the social media site X nee Twitter, livestreamed an incredible physical feat : curling a dumbbell in the middle of an office, for some reason. "Is this working? Hello? What the," he began, clarifying that the broadcast was a test of the platform's Live feature. With a sitewide viewership of over 40 mi
Webb telescope stares into a galaxy that's long intrigued scientists
Mashable / 1h
In 1884, over a century before the James Webb Space Telescope was even imagined, astronomer E. E. Barnard spotted a faint object in the sky. He supposed it was a great cosmic cloud, called a nebula. Other scientists weren't so sure. Then in the 1920s, the famed astronomer Edwin Hubble — which the Earth-orbiting Hubble telescope is named for — deeply investigated NGC 6822. He found it existed well
Why is Twitter now X? Elon Musk's rebrand explained and where X is going next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Twitter's famous blue bird is dead; on July 23, Elon Musk decided to rebrand the social network simply as X, and we're frankly still getting used to it. But why, exactly, is your Twitter app now a mysterious, confusing X? What other changes (or catastrophic blunders) does Elon Musk have in the pipeline? And what metaphorical rugs will be pulled from beneath our feet next? The change from Twitter
Get a magnetic wireless charger for your iPhone for just $40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of August 5, you can get the Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone for just $39.99 instead of $119.95 — that's a savings of 66%. Picture this: You're running errands or enjoying a night out, but your iPhone flashes that low battery warning. No problem, you pull out your portable charger but — whoops — you forgot your cord at home. Next time, you could be prepared with the Speedy Mag wi
This refurbished MacBook Pro is only $269
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of August 5, get this refurbished 2012 MacBook Pro 13" for only $268.99 — a 49% discount. You may need a new laptop, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need a brand-new one. Off the shelf, new computers are pretty pricey, but that’s a necessary expense if you need the latest hardware for work or school. However, if you just want a computer you can travel with and get a little work do
Learn Spanish, German, and 6 other languages with the $70 Speakly app
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of August 5, get a Lifetime Subscription to learn 8 languages on Speakly for only $69.99 — that's 76% off. There’s now way around it, learning a language isn’t easy. Still, some ways might be a bit easier than others. You probably didn’t learn your first language by staring at a list of words and memorizing them one at a time, and that’s not how you have to learn your second, third, or
Get this 3-in-1 Lightning and Apple Watch cable for only $17
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of August 5, get this 3-in-1 USB-C Charging Cable For Apple Watch, iPhone & AirPods for only $16.97 (reg. $34.99) — that's 51% off. Whether it's at home, in your luggage, or crammed in your pocket before class, having separate cables for each of your devices really isn't all that practical. Wireless chargers are an option, but then you might have to deal with slow charging speeds. Inste
Let AI help you find a job with this $30 résumé builder
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of August 5, get a Lifetime Subscription to The Complete Resoume AI Assistant Resumé Writer for $29.97 — you'll save 83%. If this back-to-school season is going to be your last, you should already be planning for post-grad life. One of the most important ways to prepare for professional success is building an effective résumé , and possibly putting together a portfolio of your work. Ins
When will we get the final message from NASA's Voyager spacecraft?
Mashable / 1h
NASA's Voyager spacecraft zoomed by our solar system's planets decades ago and are now traveling through interstellar space, ultimate destination unknown. Yet the final transmissions from the two deep space craft loom increasingly closer. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, both launched in 1977, were built to last five years. They've now beamed back cosmic information for over 46 years , a feat made possib
The gang's back for 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3 — here are the best ways to watch
Mashable / 1h
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Big Tech Rebounds and Preps for Transformative A.I. Investments
35NYT > Technology / 1h
As the tech giants found their financial footing last quarter, they doubled down on artificial intelligence, which has been a boon to companies like Nvidia.
A New Frontier for Travel Scammers: A.I.-Generated Guidebooks
NYT > Technology / 1h
Shoddy guidebooks are flooding Amazon. Their authors claim to be renowned travel writers, but are they A.I. inventions? And how big is the problem?
ICYMI: the week's biggest tech news, from Sonos Move 2 leaks to Nokia throwbacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
With the tech world spinning like an out-of-control fairground carousel, it can be tricky to keep up with the latest news. But fear not – whether you've been away on holiday or too busy hosting a Barbie party , we've rounded up all of the week's biggest tech stories here. In our weekly ICYMI (or 'in case you missed it') roundup, we'll be boiling down all of most notable, exciting or controversial
FDA approves first oral postpartum depression pill
32Engadget / 4h
Biogen and Sage Therapeutics' collaboration to develop Zurzuvae has proved fruitful. The FDA approved the oral pill specifically for the treatment of postpartum depression (PPD), making it the first of its kind in a class of antidepressants intended specifically for new mothers. According to research by the CDC , one in eight women will experience symptoms of postpartum depression. Symptoms of PP
Dan Gwak of Point72 Ventures on why defense tech is becoming the next big thing for investors
TechCrunch / 6h
Dan Gwak has had a more varied life than many investors. He grew up in Jakarta, the son of Korean parents who ran a shipping business. After high school, he headed to Cornell in the U.S., and became an associate at The Carlyle Group. Everything was moving up and to the right, so to speak. Then, like a gut punch, the financial recession hit in 2008. Gwak was among many who suddenly found themselve
A17 Bionic: what to expect from Apple's next flagship chipset
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The two most powerful smartphone chipsets of 2023 are still to come, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (expected to power the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 line) – likely in October or November – and the A17 Bionic (set to power the iPhone 15 Pro models) likely to land even sooner. Not only will the A17 Bionic probably land before the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but going by past form it will probably be eve
Get a lifetime subscription to this time-saving AI writing tool for under £30
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: A lifetime Pro subscription to Write Bot™ is on sale for £30.96, saving you 92% on list price. Writing takes time, but sometimes there just isn’t any room left in the schedule. If you need to cut down on the time it takes to produce engaging content for your website, blog, social media, or other web space, a little help from an AI writer could go a long way. Write Bot™ is a specialised AI
Unblock Max for free with this quick and easy hack
Mashable / 6h
SAVE 49%: Access Max from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Max is one of the most popular streaming platforms, but not everyone has access. Max is not available all around the world, so if you want to sign in from one of the many countries not included on thi
Save 82% on the best VPN for Netflix
Mashable / 6h
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Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 5
Mashable / 9h
There's a man out front so you'd better get Wordle -ing. And while that sun bear wasn't a person , your pals at Mashable are, and we're always here for you with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the Wordle solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 5's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading f
Could this 31TB SSD sell for less than $1000 in 2024? Solidigm’s new ruler drive may well be the one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Forget consumer SSD, all the action (and excitement) seems to take place these days in the enterprise market. Solidigm’s D5-P5336 range, launched last week, not only brings a new 61.44TB version to the market (the biggest SSD available) but is also doing its best to drive down prices to record lows. At the time of writing, the 30.72TB version sells for around $1,700 ( $1,689 at TechAmerica ) and
X user “super pissed” that Musk ordered takeover of his @music account
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) About a week after X commandeered the popular @X account from longtime Twitter user Gene X Hwang, another user has reported that X has taken over his popular account, @music. "16 years ago, I created @music and have been running it ever since," Jeremy Vaught, director of engineering at the nonprofit Life Happens, posted on X . "Just now, Twitte
Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, August 5 (game #558)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem's Director on Making 'a Monster Movie for Kids'
Gizmodo / 11h
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a delight for many reasons: the energetic teens who voice the Turtles, its fun embrace of ‘90s culture , its unique animation style, and the way it both honors and advances TMNT lore. But the movie’s more than just a light-hearted nostalgic trip. Read more...
Twitch Star's NYC Event Devolves Into Chaos, Transforming Union Square Into Thunderdome
Gizmodo / 11h
A social media influencer’s event spun wildly out of control in downtown Manhattan on Friday. For some reason, thousands of people who had turned out to Union Square park to to see Youtube star and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat began rioting, obstructing traffic, and antagonizing police. The unruly crowd eventually… Read more...
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 5
Mashable / 12h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Kai Cenat PS5 giveaway causes Union Square in NYC to be overrun with fans
55Mashable / 12h
Massive Twitch streamer Kai Cenat caused a major scene, and was reportedly taken into custody, after hosting a Playstation 5 giveaway in New York City's Union Square. NBC 4 in New York reported that the giveaway , scheduled for 4 p.m., promised to hand out PS5s and gift cards but had overcrowded Union Square by 3 p.m. The outlet reported that things got rowdy, leading to police taking Cenat and "
What’s the best international phone plan right now?
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. On my first trip to Japan, I decided to forgo international data on my cellphone. I figured I could rely on public Wi-Fi, but I regretted not having data on my phone when I became lost. From that experience, I learned to download offline maps and a translation app beforehand if I know I won’t have data. Bu
Halloween News From Universal Studios Horror Nights, Disney Parks, and More!
Gizmodo / 12h
There’s a lot of monsters ready to be let out of their crypts for Halloween haunt season. Read more...
Capella’s Earth-imaging satellites are deorbiting faster than expected
35TechCrunch / 12h
Capella Space ’s synthetic aperture radar satellites are falling back to Earth much sooner than the three years they were anticipated to operate, according to publicly available satellite data . The startup has launched a total of ten small satellites to low Earth orbit since 2018, including eight in its family of
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