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Last chance: Earn up to 80,000 miles with these United credit card bonuses
1KThe Points Guy / 19min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you are planning a dream getaway in the near future, now is a good time to determine your earning strategy and rack up those points and miles. As usual, one of the easiest ways to amass a large chunk of rewards is through credit card sign-up bonuses . United loyalists are in luck because Chase and Unite
Idris Elba's plane thriller 'Hijack' is the perfect summer binge
45Mashable / 5h
When it comes to fun, late-summer thrillers, Idris Elba knows exactly what we want. In 2022, he starred in the awesome wilderness survival flick Beast , which saw him straight-up punch a lion in the face. (It was glorious.) In 2023, Elba continues his streak of nail-biting summer stories with the Apple TV+ series Hijack . Following a plane hijacking that plays out in real-time, Hijack is the perf
New Microsoft Surface devices are incoming this year – I’ve got good news and bad news
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
According to new leaks, Microsoft is reportedly working on a slate of new Surface devices scheduled for a reveal later this year – and there’s one product in particular that I’m extremely happy to see. The next-gen Surface Go tablet will not (as previously reported by some outlets) feature an ARM-based processor, but will instead use an Intel N200 chip – a brand-new processor that's designed spec
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Music, Arts & Literature / 5min
lepetitdragonvert : “To The Night & The Cloud” by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) 1914 Artist : Jessie Bayes (1876-1970)
Threads Has Lost More Than 80% of Its Daily Active Users
Gizmodo / 6min
We’re only a month out since Meta released its Instagram-tied Twitter-killer app Threads. Since then, the time users spent on the app has tanked . Now, two separate data analysis firms say that the number of users logging in each day on the app has similarly flatlined just a month after its release. Read more...
'Quake II' remaster might debut at QuakeCon next week
Engadget / 6min
QuakeCon is returning to an in-person event on August 10th, and id Software might have a re-release to mark the occasion. Historically reliable leaker billbil-kun claims id will unveil a remastered version of Quake II when QuakeCon kicks off next week. Details of the upgrade aren't available, but the classic sequel would make its way to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Switch. The titl
Chase United Airlines Credit Card Limited Time Offers
One Mile at a Time / 14min
Chase and United have a suite of co-branded credit cards . A couple of months ago, we saw some limited time welcome offers rolled out on the personal versions of these cards. I wanted to post a reminder of these deals, as they’re due to expire soon. Admittedly I wouldn’t really prioritize racking up United MileagePlus miles in light of the recent devaluation , but the offers are still worth being
Netflix and Apple TV Plus just cancelled two hit shows but one may not be missed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17min
Another day, another pair of TV show cancellations – and fans of The Simpsons creator Matt Groening are going to be particularly disappointed. Disenchantment , Groening's grown-up fantasy animation, has got the chop from Netflix – and over on Apple TV Plus , City on Fire is being extinguished. Disenchantment has been running for five seasons now – the season five trailer just dropped – and it was
It's Time For Even More Casting Rumors for Fantastic Four
Gizmodo / 17min
Final Destination ’s Jeffrey Reddick says the sixth film is ready to enter production—as soon as the SAG-AFTRA strike comes to an end. Dracula strikes in even more footage from Last Voyage of the Demeter . Plus, you’re not ready for the first details about Riverdale ’s final episode. To me, my spoilers! Read more...
American Airlines Eliminates Champagne In Business Class
View from the Wing / 19min
American Airlines no longer serves champagne in its long haul business class, offering only Italian sparkling wine Ferrari Brut TrentoDOC from Trentino, which is decidedly mid. Continue reading ...
Pitch Deck Teardown: SquadTrip’s $1.5M pre-seed deck
TechCrunch / 22min
For our 60th (yes, there’s 60 of them now! ) pitch deck teardown, we’re taking a closer look at a $1.5 million pre-seed round and the deck that helped raise it. Tulsa-based startup SquadTrip tells me it raised its first institutional funding from Atento Capital, Forum Ventures and others at a pre-money valuation of $6 million. The company is building a new way for people to do group travel. Let’s
You Can Make Boring Glass Look Like Sea Glass
Lifehacker / 23min
If you have some clear glass decor you’re tired of, or if you found a great piece at a thrift store, but the color isn’t quite what you want, you might think the only option is to replace it. But before you do that, you have another option: You can give them a beachy makeover with sea glass paint . This spray-paint… Read more...
The Best Smart Notebooks of 2023
How-To Geek / 24min
Easily digitalize your notes, store them in the Cloud, and share them with others when you invest in a smart notebook. Remove the stress of finding a pen or losing paper and replace it with a more eco-friendly option.
PUBG Mobile's Dragon Ball Super crossover will hopefully 'inspire players to survive and fight until the end'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
PUBG Mobile 's collaboration with Dragon Ball Super landed last month, but Vincent Wang hopes that fans are still enjoying this creative crossover. The head of PUBG Mobile , Vincent Wang, has highlighted just how important the newest crossover is for the free-to-play title. "There are many connections in the values held by both PUBG Mobile and the iconic characters in Dragon Ball Super. From cour
India delays laptop import restrictions order
TechCrunch / 36min
India is delaying the implementation of its import limitations on laptops, tablets, and servers , a day after the unexpected regulation left electronic industry giants in a state of disruption and uncertainty. New Delhi will provide a “transition period” before implementing the amended import policy, India’s Deputy IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said Friday. The government will offer at least o
Health data of 1.7 million Oregon residents accessed by MOVEit hackers
TechCrunch / 36min
Hackers behind the mass-exploitation of a vulnerability in the popular corporate file transfer tool MOVEit Transfer have accessed the protected health information of 1.7 million Oregon citizens. Performance Health Technology (PH Tech), a company that provides data management services to U.S. healthcare insurers, confirmed in a notice this week that it was impacted by the MOVEit mass-hacks. “We fo
Apple TV 4K can play Dolby Atmos sound to two pairs of AirPods in tvOS 17
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
One of the best features of the Apple TV 4K is its support for spatial audio, but this feature is limited to only one pair of Apple headphones in tvOS 16. That looks to be changing though, according to a feature that FlatpanelsHD spotted in the beta for tvOS 17. In tvOS 17, which is currently in public beta, the existing support for spatial audio has been doubled, which means that you'll now be a
Microsoft kills Cortana in Windows as it focuses on next-gen AI
TechCrunch / 43min
Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app Cortana this month, having now put more of its focus on modern-day AI advances, like its ChatGPT-like Bing Chat and other AI-powered productivity features across Windows and its web browser Edge. A support page confirms the end of Cortana as a standalone app in Windows, starting in August 2023. The company also confirmed to TechCrunch the page
Apple's iOS 17 update could make taking photos much faster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Apple is introducing new camera shortcuts in its Shortcuts app with iOS 17 . The new features will allow users to more easily jump into select camera modes without going through the full camera app first. The Shortcuts update, spotted in the iOS 17 beta by Shortcuts enthusiast Matthew Cassinelli , pulls out some of the iPhone's most useful camera modes and places them front and center. With this
This 2018 Mac mini Is 37% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 51min
This brand new 2018 Mac mini with an Intel i7 processor and 32GB of RAM is $685.99 right now (reg. $1,099). This Apple mac mini measures under eight inches long and you can connect it to virtually any monitor or screen with Thunderbolt 3, USB 3, and HDMI ports. It’s a great option for anyone who loves their MacBook… Read more...
Just Tap, Tap, Clean With the Roborock App
How-To Geek / 53min
If you're using a Roborock smart vacuum, you will be enjoying an easy cleaning experience that is designed to make your home shine like new. That's because Roborock puts customer care and a superior experience at the heart of all its cleaning solutions.
Advertisement from Souvenir program : eighth annual trade exhibit : June 6 to 12, 1938, Forest Club,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
Advertisement from Souvenir program : eighth annual trade exhibit : June 6 to 12, 1938, Forest Club, Hastings and Forest : business and professional directory / sponsored by Booker T. Washington Trade Association. Title from cover. Includes history of the Association and Housewives League of Detroit, advertisements and business directory arranged by type of business.
Sony's WH-XB910 ANC headphones fall to a new all-time low
Engadget / 1h
If you've got a trip coming up to close out the summer and are dreading the idea of hearing a crying baby or loud group the whole way there, then you're in luck: Sony's WH-XB910N Extra Bass Noise Cancelling headphones in Black are currently at an all-time low price of $105, down from $250. Yes, a wonderfully large 58 percent discount means you can block out fellow travelers (or even your family a
Will AI revolutionize professional soccer recruitment?
Engadget / 1h
When Major League Soccer (MLS) announced plans to deploy AI-powered tools in its recruiting program starting at the tail end of this year, the eyebrows of skeptics were raised. The MLS will be working with London-based startup ai.io , and its ‘ aiScout’ app to help the league discover amateur players around the world. This unprecedented collaboration is the first time the MLS will use artificial
Google's Pixel Buds Pro are back on sale for $140
Engadget / 1h
High-end earbuds are not typically impulse buys, but Wellbots is offering a significant discount on Google’s Pixel Buds Pro earbuds that just about does the trick. The online retailer is selling the well-regarded earbuds for $140, that’s $60 off the regular price of $200. All you have to do is head to the sales page and enter the code ENGPIXEL60 at checkout. The Pixel Buds Pro are well-reviewed a
Put Some Olives in Your Crappy Beer
Lifehacker / 1h
It would be fair to say the writers of Skillet are obsessed with brine. We love pickles, olives, and the salty, sometimes tangy liquids they come packed in. Most things are made a little better with salt, acid, and funk, which is why we add these preserved delicacies (and their brines) to a wide variety of foods and… Read more...
Royal Caribbean drink packages: Everything you need to know
The Points Guy / 1h
Royal Caribbean drink packages allow you to drink what you want and when you want without feeling like you are being nickeled and dimed. Isn’t that most cruisers’ dream? The all-inclusive, extra-fee beverage plans aren’t necessarily for everyone, but they are a nice way to enhance your cruise and take some of the stress out of in-the-moment vacation decisions. Royal Caribbean ships offer a variet
The Top 10 Countries Being Bombarded by Data Breaches
Gizmodo / 1h
Security breaches rose by a shocking 156% globally from the first quarter of 2023 to quarter two, according to a report published by VPN service SurfShark on Tuesday. As hacking and security leaks become more prevalent so too does the rate at which the breaches occur. Read more...
Meeting Sinéad O’Connor in a Cracker Barrel Parking Lot, 1998
21Wired / 1h
The Irish singer became world-renown long before artists’ every interaction landed on social media. Maybe that’s a good thing.
Willow 3.0 Review: Expensive but Good
21Wired / 1h
Willow’s latest wearable breast pump can switch expression modes and has a fun app, but it also has a massive price tag to match.
Salesforce Einstein Studio lets you bring your own model, starting with Amazon SageMaker
TechCrunch / 1h
Salesforce introduced its AI layer, dubbed Einstein, in 2016 . More recently, at the Salesforce World Tour event in NYC in May, all the company talked about was generative AI and Data Cloud , its in-house data lake. Today, it announced the next step in that journey with the release of Einstein Studio and the ability to bring your own model (BYOM). “We are launching ‘bring your own model’, which a
Stomp brings a fully-functional Mastodon app to your Apple Watch
TechCrunch / 1h
Another former Twitter app developer has turned their attention to Mastodon in the wake of Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover which put an end to third-party clients. Launching today, a new app from the developer of the Twitter app Chirp is bringing Mastodon’s social network to your Apple Watch. Stomp , as the new app is called, offers a full Mastodon experience for the watch’s small screen, including
Watch out - that PowerPoint link could be Chrome malware
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Cybersecurity researchers from Trustwave Spiderlabs have discovered an updated version of the infamous Rilide Stealer, a malicious Google Chrome extension capable of stealing people’s login credentials, banking accounts, and cryptocurrencies stored in wallet add-ons. The extension works on Chromium-based browsers , including Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera. While malicious extensions are nothing n
How to Contact Facebook For Account Help
46How-To Geek / 1h
Facebook trouble? Whether you have an account-related issue , or you want to report a bug or problem, you have a few ways to contact Facebook support. We'll show you what your contact options are.
Apple’s services business now has more than 1B subscribers
TechCrunch / 1h
Apple’s services business now has more than 1 billion paying subscribers, the company said during its third-quarter results conference call . The company’s services portfolio comprises iCloud, Music, Fitness+, Pay, Apple Card, and Apple TV+, and it added 150 million subscribers over the past 12 months, the company said. The tech giant registered $21.2 billion in revenue from services, up 8% from
Engadget Podcast: Taking down 'X,' plus a week of AI and EV news
Engadget / 1h
While our reviewers spend time testing the numerous Samsung devices that were just announced, this episode Cherlynn and Sam dive into the relatively slow week in tech. Of course, we can’t escape the onslaught of news coming from X-Twitter-Musk land, just like how residents from a building across from the company’s San Francisco headquarters were unable to escape from blinding lights this weekend.
SoftBank launches an OpenAI for Japan: SB Intuitions, building LLMs and generative AI in Japanese
24TechCrunch / 1h
AI may have found a center of gravity in the Bay Area, but we’re seeing a lot of activity elsewhere among those who believe that there is a market opportunity ensuring that the pace of innovation does not only get played out in just one corner of the world. Today, SoftBank put in a bid for businesses and consumers in Japan with the launch of SB Intuitions , a new company that it says will “resear
12 Podcasts That Will Improve Your Work Life
Lifehacker / 1h
Work sucks, I know. (All work except writing these articles, I mean.) Whether you need tips to clear specific work hurdles (not getting a raise; confronting your coworker about stealing your lunch from the office fridge every day) or just need a little motivation about how to have a healthy work-life balance or start… Read more...
iPhone 15 Plus: rumored release date, price, cameras, features and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
In all the iPhone 15 excitement it can be easy to forget that alongside the standard model, the iPhone 15 Pro , and the iPhone 15 Pro Max , there will probably be an iPhone 15 Plus. This supersized take on the standard model is only entering its second generation, and it might not see too many more, as reportedly the iPhone 14 Plus is the least popular model in the iPhone 14 line. Still, for thos
I’m a Scottish lady now — crossing the pond to ‘claim’ our land
36The Points Guy / 1h
In January, my husband and I were in the early stages of planning our first big points and miles redemption trip. We had earned almost 112,000 miles through our Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and had 164,872 American Airlines miles earned through flights and spending on our AAdvantage® Aviator® Red Mastercard . We were ready to see where those points and miles would take us. Choosing our
The Download: China’s digital currency ambitions, and US AI rules
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What’s next for China’s digital currency? China’s digital yuan was seemingly born out of a desire to centralize a tech giant-dominated payment system. According to its central bank, the digital currency, also known as the e-CNY, is both a risk-free alternative
National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
View of a 1922-1923 Packard front quarter view, male standing at front, top raised, storm curtains in place. Inscribed on photo back: “Packard 3-35, third series twin-six, 12-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car (body type #225), note Michigan license plate #14-354, double bar front bumper, disc wheels, spot light fitted through lower windshield panel, Detroit jitney
TikTok will let European users decide whether they want a personalized For You Page
Engadget / 2h
TikTok is undergoing massive changes for users in the European Union in order to meet the August 28th deadline the region's authorities gave companies to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA) . Perhaps the biggest change users will encounter is the ability to decide whether or not to let algorithms power their For You page (FYP). "Soon," the service announced, users in the region will be abl
Phoenix Airport Worker Cools Off, Strips Naked At Baggage Claim
View from the Wing / 2h
A ramp worker in Phoenix, reportedly working for American Airlines, came inside the terminal and completely stripped off his clothes at baggage claim. Naturally there is video. Once he got naked he… did pushups. This all went on for several minutes before airport police responded and arrested the man. Continue reading ...
Eufy X9 Pro Review: Moar Mop
29Wired / 2h
This heavy-duty robot works much better as a mop than than it does as a vacuum.
Use a 'Thermometer Chart' to Track Your Work Goals
Lifehacker / 2h
For productivity, there are plenty of visual aids you can call in for an extra boost, from hand-colored clocks to vision boards. If you’re looking for a new one to try, a thermometer chart might be just what you need to visualize your goals and track your progress. Read more...
Why It's Hard to Hear Dialogue on Netflix (And How to Fix It)
How-To Geek / 2h
Have you ever watched Netflix and noticed the dialogue is too quiet, but the sound effects and music are too loud? This is a problem that many people complain about, and---depending on your TV and home theater setup---it could have a simple fix.
“Comedian” Asks Southwest Pilot If He’s Drunk, And It Doesn’t End Well
47One Mile at a Time / 2h
If you have to tell someone you’re a comedian, you’re probably not very good at your job… Man tries to joke with Southwest captain about drinking A man who claims to be a comedian with Jammer TV (whatever that is) uploaded a 45-second video to TikTok, showing his interaction with a Southwest Airlines captain prior to a recent flight. The man was walking down the jet bridge and passed the captain.
EdgeIn hopes to be a faster, community-driven, ‘CrunchBase for Web3’
TechCrunch / 2h
As we saw with the collapse of FTX , the Web3 space leaves a lot to be desired in terms of transparent information about companies, fundings, management and a slew of other data that really is commonplace and ‘de rigueur’ in the ‘normal’ tech industry. And there are far too many so-called ‘Web3 analyst’ houses that are borderline conflicted. But, let’s face, it the ‘Web2’ space doesn’t have all t
Valve has announced major changes to pro CS:GO tournaments to provide a 'level playing field'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
In a surprising move, Valve has announced a series of changes to the rules governing tournament organizers. CS:GO is one of the most iconic shooters available to play; it easily makes our list of best FPS games . However, despite its popularity, publishers Valve have taken a hands-off approach, until now. "Counter-Strike is at its best when teams compete on a level playing field and when ability
The Cameo Beverly Hills, New Hilton LXR Hotel
35One Mile at a Time / 3h
A new property has just joined the Hilton Honors portfolio, and in the coming years it should become part of Hilton’s LXR brand. Mr. C Beverly Hills rebrands as Cameo Beverly Hills As of August 4, 2023, Mr. C Beverly Hills has been rebranded as the Cameo Beverly Hills . Effective immediately, the property has joined the Hilton Honors portfolio, meaning that members can earn and redeem points, and
Rocket Report: Lack of transparency on Ariane 6, drastic cuts Down Under
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from Kennedy Space Center carrying the Jupiter-3 mission. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 6.05 of the Rocket Report! This week's newsletter has the distinction of including not one, but two items of news from Australia. Unfortunately, one of the items suggests rough waters lie ahead for the country's young commercial space industry. As always,
The Morning After: Tesla jailbreak could enable Full Self-Driving for free
Engadget / 3h
Security researchers believe they have found a hardware exploit to unlock upgrades to a Tesla that normally require plenty of extra cash. By messing with the voltage of the infotainment system, they were able to inject their code, bypassing its normal security. That enabled them to access personal data, including GPS tracking and call logs, as well as the car’s encryption key. That, the researche
Some AMD and Nvidia GPUs are getting more expensive – should PC gamers be worried?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It seems that graphics card prices are going up for some models, sadly, though there are still GPUs out there experiencing price drops. Tom’s Hardware does a monthly scout of GPU pricing to produce some very handy stats on price movements for graphics cards at US retailers, and for July, there are some AMD Radeon products that are becoming more expensive – and some Nvidia cards too. Tom’s compare
Euro 2024 scores a huge own goal by lacking 4K TV broadcasts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Euro 2024 producers reportedly announced that the competition will not be produced in 4K, which obviously means it can’t be broadcast on TV in 4K. With broadcast rights shared between BBC and ITV in the UK, and Fox in the US, it is yet another major football (soccer for US readers) event that will not be broadcast in Ultra HD. The announcement came at the Sky Sport Summit 2023 that UEFA had decid
The Microsoft Excel World Championship is back, and it's bigger and better than ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The world's cell-based superstars are set to go head-to-head as the battle for spreadsheet supremacy kicks off at the Microsoft Excel World Championships. Following a stellar debut last year , ESPN has once again picked up the spreadsheet tournament to show as part of its annual "The Ocho" event, with coverage starting at 7am ET/9am PT today, with highlights later shown on YouTube. Sponsored (uns
Stopped using ChatGPT? These six handy new features might tempt you back
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
ChatGPT 's AI smarts might be improving rapidly, but the chatbot's basic user interface can still baffle beginners. Well, that's about to improve with six ChatGPT tweaks that should give its usability a welcome boost. OpenAI says the tweaks to ChatGPT's user experience will be rolling out "over the next week", with four of the improvements available to all users and two of them targeted at ChatGP
This Scorching Summer Is Taking a Toll on Your Favorite Foods
33Wired / 3h
A perfect storm of extreme weather and war have hit northern hemisphere crops like wheat, peaches, and olives. Welcome to the increasingly precarious future of food.
Apps Are Rushing to Add AI. Is Any of It Useful?
37Wired / 3h
The AI gold rush has thrust services like ChatGPT into every aspect of our digital lives. That still won’t solve your email problems.
5 Myths About 5G Technology
How-To Geek / 3h
The arrival of 5G kicked up a storm of myths that still haven't fully died down yet. Before you believe everything you read on social media or that a well-meaning neighbor tells you, take a look at why these common myths are nothing you should put stock in.
American Airlines Cuts Champagne in Business Class
100+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Some will argue this isn’t a big deal, while others will probably argue it’s just another sign of cost cutting at American Airlines. Regardless, I think it’s an interesting topic to discuss. American’s new business class sparkling wine Reader Jerry passes on that American has recently changed its wine list, and no longer serves champagne in Flagship Business (the carrier’s long haul business clas
Coming soon to TikTok in Europe: A ‘For You’ feed without the TikTok algorithm
TechCrunch / 3h
Get ready for a version of TikTok you’ve never seen before! Without the hyper-sticky, AI-driven ‘For You’ feed… The video sharing platform has announced that TikTok users in the European Union will “soon” be able to switch off its infamously engaging content-selection algorithm as it prepares to comply with the bloc’s updated digital rulebook. The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) puts a requiremen
AI chatbots like ChatGPT could be security nightmares - and experts are trying to contain the chaos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Generative AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Google Bard , are continually being worked on to improve their usability and capabilities, but researchers have discovered some rather concerning security holes as well. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have demonstrated that it’s possible to craft adversarial attacks (which, as the name suggests, are not good) on the language models th
India restricts import of foreign-made laptops, tablets, and servers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
India has added even more devices to the growing list of those that will require authorization for import, but it’s not all it seems, and Indian citizens will still be able to buy and trade machines from all the top manufacturers. The revised rules are designed to encourage companies to manufacture devices in India, and raising import costs by introducing permits is one such way of ensuring incre
Hyatt Pay My Way: Mix Cash, Points, And Free Nights
82One Mile at a Time / 4h
In 2020, Hyatt launched the “Pay My Way” feature, whereby you can book a reservation using a combination of cash, points, and free night awards. I wanted to recap how this works, and also note that Hyatt has just made a positive change to this — you can now select exactly which free night certificate you want pulled with a particular reservation, rather than the system automatically pulling the o
Hideo Kojima details how the pandemic completely changed Death Stranding 2
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Hideo Kojima has finally detailed how Death Stranding 2 's story was completely rewritten due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Death Stranding 2 is one of the biggest upcoming games which builds upon the original release in new and exciting ways. The title was first announced by Kojima at the end of last year, with a new interview finally explaining the impact the pandemic had on the Death Stranding: Di
AWS results impress again to boost Amazon profits
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Amazon’s latest financial figures are in, with the company's Q2 2023 looking to have been a successful period all-round, not least for its AWS cloud division. During the three months leading up to June 30, 2023, Amazon posted revenue figures of $134.4 billion, up from $121.2 billion year-on-year, representing an 11% increase. Of this, $22.1 billion (or 16.4%) was accounted for by AWS, which saw a
3 reasons to maintain a follow-on allocation
TechCrunch / 4h
Champ Suthipongchai Contributor Champ Suthipongchai is a co-founder and general partner at Creative Ventures , a method-driven deep tech VC firm investing in startups that address the impact of increasing labor shortages, rising healthcare costs and the climate crisis. More posts by this contributor Software investors must (re)learn these 3 ideas before getting into deep tech 3 mistakes to avoid
Kensington MK7500F QuietType Pro Silent Mechanical Keyboard Review: Bigger and Better
How-To Geek / 4h
The Kensington MK7500F QuietType Pro is something of a whale. Although not without its charms, it's a big mechanical keyboard that emphasizes quality and a relatively low-noise mechanical typing experience. True to its business-centric focus, there are keys specifically for video conferencing.
How a solar eruption would impact astronauts on the moon and Mars
Mashable / 4h
For the first time, instruments on Earth, the moon , and Mars measured the effects of a giant solar eruption simultaneously, offering new insight into how radiation exposure varies in different worlds. The event was a rare kind of a coronal mass ejection — plasma spewed from the outer layer of the sun's atmosphere into space — on Oct. 28, 2021. This outburst was so immense, it launched energetic
Google's Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker gets its first big discount
Engadget / 4h
If you've been eyeing the new Google Pixel Tablet but didn't want to drop half a grand on it, today might be your lucky day. The smart home-cum-mobile device is currently having its first big sale, with its 128GB model down from $499 to $439 — a 12 percent discount. If you want a bit more storage, the Google Pixel Tablet's 256GB option is 13 percent off, dropping its price from $599 to $519. The
Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy Tab S9 FE name – and that it exists
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Recently Samsung unveiled its trio of high-end tablets for 2023, namely the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 , the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra , but it’s long been rumored that there could be two more entries in the Tab S9 series, and now Samsung has confirmed as much. On a page of Samsung's French website detailing its Bixby assistant, there’s a mention of the various de
Ready for a Barbie party on Max? You've got a long wait on your hands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Rejoice, Barbie fans, for we have a better idea of when the movie phenomenon will be available to stream at home. Unfortunately, fans wanting to re-watch the fantasy-comedy from their couch – or bed, we're not judging you – have got a bit of a wait on their hands. Speaking during Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) Q2 2023 investors call (as reported by Deadline ), WBD CEO David Zaslav confirmed Barbi
Get a portable second monitor for your laptop for $250
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of August 4, you can get the Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus: Portable Dual-Screen Laptop Monitor for just $249.97 instead of $339 — that's a savings of 26%. Your dorm may be cramped, but that doesn't mean your computer has to feel the same way. One plug-and-play accessory can give you more room to work or play on your computer, but it might be hard to go back once you've tried it. The Mobile P
This $150 golf watch could help you score low
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of August 4, you can get the GOLFBUDDY Aim W10 GPS Golf Watch on sale for only $149.99 (reg. $209.99) — that's a savings of 28%. There’s nothing like the feeling of a golf club squeezed in your hands with a cool breeze blowing in just the right direction. While you might think you have all of the greatest tools — a trusty set of clubs, comfortable shoes, and sunglasses — a golf watch mi
For captioning, humans are still the key to accessible, AI-driven tech
Mashable / 5h
The case for human oversight of artificial intelligence ( AI) services continues, with the intertwined world of audio transcription, captioning, and automatic speech recognition (ASR) joining the call for applications that complement, not replace, human input. Captions and subtitles serve a vital role in providing media and information access to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, and they'v
Never deal with tangled Lightning cables again with this self-winding cord, now $14
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: As of August 4, you can get the Aduro Fidget Magnetic Self-Winding Lightning Cable in white or black for only $13.99 (reg. $49.99) — that's 72% off. It's 2023...Are you still using your old Lightning cable? If the way you power up your devices is in need of an upgrade, it might be time to check out the Aduro Fidget Magnetic Self-Winding Lightning Cable. Not only is this particular cable se
Soothe neck pain with this $40 wearable massager
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TL;DR: As of August 4, get the RelaxUltima Portable Neck Massager with TENS Pulse Technology for just $39.99 (reg. $99.99) — a 60% discount. What do white- and blue-collar workers have in common? It's not just a strong work ethic, it’s the tendency to come home at the end of a long day and deal with neck pain. Whether you spend most of your day at a desk or under cars, you might be searching for
'Passages' review: The compelling queer drama the MPA doesn't want you to see
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Major event releases like Barbie and Oppenheimer may have brought audiences back to cinemas, but it's films like Passages that will no doubt keep them there during the oncoming, strike-centric studio drought . However, the rigorous queer romance has found itself between a rock and a hard place. Its controversial NC-17 rating — which its director calls "a form of cultural censorship" — has prompte
'There's a man out front': A new Twitter/X creepypasta meme explained
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There's a man out front. If you're still on Twitter/X , there's a chance you might have seen people tacking this unsettling phrase onto the end of seemingly unrelated posts. You may have even seen screenshots of brands such as Walmart and McDonald's repeating the sentence. Fortunately, this isn't some sort of real life "wake up" creepypasta situation, and those brand screenshots you're seeing are
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu Says Company Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan
46NYT > Technology / 5h
In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
The Chip Titan Whose Life’s Work Is at the Center of a Tech Cold War
68NYT > Technology / 5h
At 92, Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, can no longer stay in the shadows.
Google contract workers accuse Alphabet and Accenture of violating labor laws
Engadget / 5h
Last month, around 80 Google Help subcontractors employed by Accenture — who recently voted to unionize with the Alphabet Workers Union-Communications Workers of America (AWU-CWA) — found out that they will be laid off. Now, the union has filed a complaint against Alphabet and Accenture with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleging retaliatory layoffs in violation of labor laws, the AWU
Fisker unveils the Alaska electric pickup and sub-$30,000 Pear EV
500+Engadget / 7h
At its Product Vision event in California, Fisker unveiled no less than three EVs and also announced pricing and more details of the previously teased Ronin. The new models include the Alaska electric pickup, Pear EV priced at $29,900 before incentives and the Force E, a rugged off-road version of the Ocean. First on the docket, however, is the Ronin — a four-door supercar EV that the company tea
Discord cuts 4% staff as part of company reorganization
31TechCrunch / 7h
Chat app Discord has let go of nearly 40 employees (4% of its workforce) as part of company’s restructuring efforts, according to multiple reports . Several Discord former employees posted on Twitter and LinkedIn that they were impacted by the layoffs. The job cuts have affected people in marketing, design, and entertainment partnership teams. The company confirmed the development to Business Ins
Urban Company Lured Women Into the Gig Economy—Then Pushed Them Out
28Wired / 8h
Home services platform Urban Company helped Indian women get into the gig economy. Now they say it’s setting impossible targets and then abandoning them.
Bitfinex hackers who stole billions in cryptocurrency plead guilty
20Engadget / 9h
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, the couple who were arrested last year for the massive 2016 Bitfinex hack involving billions of dollars of cryptocurrency, have pleaded guilty in court. Lichtenstein has admitted that he used multiple advanced hacking tools and techniques to gain entry into the cryptocurrency exchange's network. He then authorized 2,000 transactions to move 119,754 bitcoins t
This stacked cybersecurity training course bundle is on sale for under £60
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TL;DR: The InfoSec4TC Platinum Membership is on sale for £54.18, saving you 75% on list price. You might not have to wait for formal schooling to get started on your education. If you’re interested in IT and cybersecurity, you could start learning on your own time and get a head start that might even help you land your first job. Start studying with an InfoSec4TC Platinum Membership and get a lif
Looking for a 14-inch gaming laptop? Lenovo has a strong OLED contender
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
After teasing it in March, Lenovo will soon launch its first 14-inch Legion gaming laptop – the appropriately named Legion Slim 5. As the old saying goes, big things come in small packages because, even though the Legion Slim 5 weighs 4.19lbs (1.9 kg) , there's a lot of muscle behind it. The full specs sheet isn’t out yet, but looking at what we have, customers will be able to equip their machine
20 of the best Delft University courses you can take online for free this month
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TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Delft University are available to take for free. Enroll in courses on artificial intelligence, electric cars, sustainable energy, and much more, without spending anything. Delft University of Technology is the largest and oldest technological university in the Netherlands. You might not be familiar with this school, but it's up there with the likes of Ha
The best free AI training courses from Google
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TL;DR: Google is offering free AI training courses for everyone in the UK. Boost your productivity and better understand machine learning with a little help from Google. Artificial intelligence and machine learning is all anyone is talking about at the moment, but do you really know how to capture the benefits of this technology? We reckon you could probably know more, and so does Google. Google
Save 51% on a 2-year subscription to NordVPN
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SAVE 51%: NordVPN is a secure service for protecting your data and accessing streaming sites. A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £91.87, saving you 51% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: NordVPN NordVPN (2-Year Subscription) £91.87 at NordVPN (save 51%) Selecting the best VPN for you is a difficult task. There are so many services to consider, each offering a slightly dif
8 Twitter/X alternatives for if you want to get off Elon Musk's wild ride
50Mashable / 10h
The social media platform formerly known as Twitter has lost a lot of its appeal. Its rebranding to the much less distinctive X is just one unpopular decision in a long line of them , stretching right back to Elon Musk's court-ordered takeover of the company in Oct. 2022 . Users have been leaving Twitter — or tweeting about leaving Twitter — since the moment Musk's takeover was announced, and the
Elon Musk: Japan issues rare warning over fake X account
77BBC News - Technology / 10h
The account on the platform formerly known as Twitter impersonated Japan's top currency diplomat.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 4
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You made it to Friday! Celebrate by joining thousands of other Wordle rs right here, where we're always here for you with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told the answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 4's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want
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