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Elon Musk Wants to Brawl with Mark Zuckerberg in Ancient Rome
87Gizmodo / 1h
Are you not entertained?! Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk’s will they/won’t they continues, and it appears that the long awaited fight between the two tech billionaires could take place in Italy. Read more...
MIAT Mongolian Boeing 787-9 Joins Fleet!
4KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
As an avgeek, I love when small airlines take delivery of big planes. If you ask me, Iraqi Airways taking delivery of its first Boeing 787 is a little more exciting than American Airlines taking delivery of its 60th Boeing 787. Along those lines, I wanted to provide an exciting update about the newest Boeing 787 customer. For quite some time, we’ve known that MIAT Mongolian plans to acquire Boein
6 new features that are coming to AirPods Pro 2, thanks to iOS 17
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Not long now until iOS 17 becomes readily available to all – and there is a whole slew of Adaptive Audio, Mute and Unmute, Automatic Device Switching, and Dark Mode perks in the pipeline, depending on which set of Apple's ever-popular AirPods lineup you own. Just to clarify the state of play before we get into it, at the time of writing (Aug. 11) the third public iOS 17 beta has arrived (on Aug.
Geoffrey Hinton, Godfather of AI, Has a Hopeful Plan for Keeping Future AI Friendly
Wired / now
Geoffrey Hinton left Google so he could speak more freely about AI’s dangers. He argues that building analog computers instead of digital ones might keep the technology more loyal.
Now You Can Add Music to Your Instagram Carousels
Lifehacker / now
If you want to add music to an Instagram post, the app is happy to oblige. If you want to add music to a carousel, tough luck—no tunes for you. At least, that was Instagram’s old policy. Now, everyone can add music to their multi-photo posts , thanks to none other than Olivia Rodrigo. Read more...
How to unblock Xnxx porn for free
Mashable / 4min
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking porn sites. This high-speed VPN can reliably bypass content restrictions to unblock sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and Xnxx. There is a time and place for visiting your favorite porn sites . There are a lot of locations around the world that block access to sites like Pornhub and xHamster , and that's probably for the best. However, there is some
How to unblock XVideos for free with a VPN
Mashable / 4min
TL;DR: The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . This high-speed VPN can reliably bypass online restrictions to access sites like Xnxx and Pornhub. Some of the most popular porn sites might not be available in your location. A lot of places ban access to porn sites on their network, which is fair enough. But sometimes you just want to spend some special time alone, and there's no
The Best Free Antivirus Software of 2023
How-To Geek / 4min
Living in a time where everything important to us exists on computers and mobile devices, it’s crucial to be well-protected. Unfortunately, premium antivirus software is expensive. But these best free antivirus software are designed to help secure your personal information, even if only at a base level.
CISA outlines guidance to prevent big tech being hacked again so easily
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a new report recommending that businesses make some changes to their security in light of the infamous Lapsus$ attacks. Lapsus$ is a threat group that used a range of relatively simple tactics to breach some of the biggest names in tech, including Microsoft, Nvidia, and Samsung. It was also responsible for leaking conten
The fifth Android 14 beta has now launched, and it's probably the final one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
We’re probably very close to the launch of Android 14 , because what’s likely to be the final beta version of the software has now rolled out. Android 14 Beta 5 as it’s called, is the last listed update on Google’s Android 14 development roadmap – which you can see below – before the finished release, so we’d assume there won’t be any other betas. That said, we can’t be sure. For one thing, the p
Raspberry Pi hack turns Game Boy into a ChatGPT-powered fortune teller – and I’m terrified
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
You can do all manner of things with a Raspberry Pi , and the tiny computer boards (with various models) have been the engine behind fortune telling projects before – but the latest one is ambitious indeed. As Tom’s Hardware reports, ‘The Oracle’ is a full arcade cabinet-sized fortune telling machine driven by a Raspberry Pi Zero W and also using old Game Boy components, plus ChatGPT into the bar
Updates From Deadpool 3, Loki Season 2, and More
Gizmodo / 6min
David Gordon Green talks casting Pazuzu in The Exorcist: Believer . Rick & Morty executive producer Steve Levy talks about the show’s life after Justin Roiland. Plus, get a glimpse at the finale, inevitably bonkers episodes of Riverdale . Spoilers get! Read more...
Ladies and gentlemen: The dregs of the SPAC boom
TechCrunch / 6min
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts . Hello and welcome back to Equity , a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news, and have a little fun. This week Mary Ann and Alex recorded as a duo. That meant a mix of growth stories, and some less-th
The sale on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 ends today
TechCrunch / 6min
Tick-tock, startup fans and aficionados. Today’s the last day to score serious savings to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 , taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. In fact, you have mere hours left to grab the best deal on the early-stage startup world’s epic, three-day event. Save up to $600 on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 A moment of two of your time is all it takes to keep up to $600 in
You Can Now Buy the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6, and Tab S9 Series
How-To Geek / 11min
It wasn't too long ago that Samsung officially unveiled its latest range of devices. In addition to two foldable phones, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5, we also got a range of new tablets belonging to the Galaxy Tab S9 range, as well as two watches belonging to the Galaxy Watch 6 range. If you wanted to buy one, you had the chance to pre-order them as soon as they got announced. Now
Google pushes Match for more money in antitrust battle, court filing states
TechCrunch / 14min
Google has filed a new motion to the court in its antitrust battle with Epic Games and Match Group, where it claims that the dating app maker owes additional fees beyond the $40 million that had been previously set aside in escrow. Those funds are Google’s cut of Match’s in-app payments on Google Play that Match argues are “illegal under federal and state law” — something the court case will deci
California Lets Self-Driving Taxis Loose In San Francisco All Day and Night
Gizmodo / 18min
Nascent robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise are going to be out in force on the Streets of San Francisco like rambunctious, autonomous, teenaged hooligans after a state public utilities body granted the companies license to drive out at all hours of the day and night, even without a safety driver behind the wheel. Read more...
Heart of Stone director wants a sequel – but its Rotten Tomatoes score suggests that won't happen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
Editor's note: this interview took place prior to the actors strike, which began on July 14 and which has effectively shut down Hollywood. Heart of Stone 's director thinks that the Netflix movie can kickstart a new film franchise. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar before the Gal Gadot-fronted film's release, Tom Harper said that he believes there's more character development and world-building t
EA Sports FC Mobile revealed, limited beta available now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
The first trailer for EA Sports FC Mobile has dropped, which has confirmed that the title is releasing surprisingly soon - September 26, to be exact. EA revealed last month that EA Sports FC Mobile was on its way, and would serve as an update for existing FIFA Mobile players (who will be able to transfer their FIFA Mobile account names). Now though, EA's latest blog post has unveiled several new
Sonos admits that the Arc has a Dolby Atmos issue but their solution is not great
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
The Sonos Arc is one of the best soundbars you can buy today, which makes it all the more frustrating when it experiences issues – you just don't expect audio problems on a soundbar that costs so much money. But some users have encountered just that, and they've been trying to get Sonos to take them seriously for some time now. I haven't experienced this myself – my surround setup is based around
You’ve only got a month to finish any Fitbit Guided Programs before you’ll lose them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Fitbit is reportedly removing its Guided Programs feature from its app next month as part of a massive overhaul inspired by Google’s Material You design language. We already knew that the Fitbit app is being redesigned thanks to a Google blog on the subject. But it now seems that more than just the design will be changing. This revelation came in an email, seen by 9to5Google , in which Fitbit sup
11xAI closes $2 million pre-seed to create autonomous AI workers
TechCrunch / 28min
11xAI announced the closing of a $2 million pre-seed round led by Project A Ventures today. In conjunction with its fundraise, the company also launched its service. The London-based company builds automated digital workers that can be used in lieu of human employees. It has built an AI sales development representative called Alice and plans to create James, focused on automated talent acquisitio
Elon Musk says he is actually going to fight Mark Zuckerberg; please forgive me
TechCrunch / 28min
Elon Musk says his fight with Mark Zuckerberg is definitely happening, and I’m so, so sorry I have to write these words and present them in this article. To pull back the curtain, every time Musk does something asinine and moronic, we in the media wrestle with the anguish of whether or not we actually have to write about this stupid shit – and the unfortunate answer, a lot of the time, ends up be
You Should Install These Pull-Down Kitchen Cabinets
Lifehacker / 29min
Do you have to use a step-stool to reach your taller cabinet shelves? Do you have mobility issues that make it difficult or impossible to reach cabinet shelves? If this sounds like you, or if you’re interested in making your kitchen more universally accessible for visitors, you can swap your conventional shelves with … Read more...
Princess vs. Royal Caribbean: Which of these popular cruise lines is right for you?
The Points Guy / 32min
When comparing Princess versus Royal Caribbean , you’ll find that both are well-established mainstream cruise lines with modern fleets, but the two lines have some significant differences. One is nostalgically aligned with a 1970s TV series and attracts passengers who prefer a more traditional cruise experience. The other offers its guests over-the-top entertainment and adrenaline-rush thrills. S
Hisense launches a ridiculously cheap mini-LED that should make Samsung worried
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Hisense's new UK mini-LED TVs are set to give Samsung a scare. The new Hisense U6K mini-LED undercuts the Samsung Q80C by £100, and it's likely to become even more affordable as the usual retail deals kick in. It's a lot of TV for not very much money, and it's available in both 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, with a price tag starting at just £999 ($599 in the US, where it has been available for a whi
Check Out This Year's Harvey Award Nominees
Gizmodo / 1h
The year 2023 marks the 35th anniversary of the Harvey Award s, one of the most prestigious ceremonies in comics —and a celebration of the myriad forms they’ve inspired across the world and across mediums. To mark the occasion, io9 has teamed up with the organization to lift the lid on this year’s nominees, ahead of the… Read more...
Marvel's VFX Workers Have Moved to Unionize—and It's a Huge Deal for Hollywood
Wired / 1h
Artists in the visual effects industry have been talking about unionizing for more than a decade.
Use These Smart Tools to Automate Your Plant Care
Lifehacker / 1h
In my continuing series, “Am I lazy or is it ADHD,” I have developed the perfect way to stop killing your houseplants. Now, I could pretend this is for when I’m on vacation, when it is physically impossible to take care of my plants because I am not there . But let’s be honest: I use this method year-round because I… Read more...
How to Take Long Exposure Photos on a Samsung Galaxy Phone
71How-To Geek / 1h
Long-exposure photos always look super impressive. You might wonder what kind of high-tech camera was used to do it. Well, you don't need a fancy camera—you can take long-exposure photos with your Samsung Galaxy phone .
Microsoft Teams is fixing one of its worst mobile flaws
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
One of the most frustrating parts of using Microsoft Teams whilst on the move is hopefully about to be fixed with an upcoming update. The video conferencing platform is looking to simplify how users join meetings when using a smartphone, removing some of the unnecessary steps and making sure users are set up the way they like when joining a call. Microsoft hopes the update, given the hopeful titl
Save 84% on Lifetime Access to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and More
How-To Geek / 1h
Most of us use some form of Microsoft Office on a regular—if not daily—basis, whether for work or personal use, or both. Rather than pay for a monthly or annual Microsoft 365 subscription, save yourself hundreds by grabbing this deeply discounted copy of Office Professional 2021 today.
Engadget Podcast: Are Samsung's foldables getting stale?
Engadget / 1h
This week, Cherlynn and Sam are joined by noted foldables lover Michael Fisher (aka Mr Mobile) to talk all about their respective reviews of Samsung’s latest products. Why are our hosts more excited for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 than the Z Fold 5? Is Samsung coasting? Then, we discuss the latest happenings in X vs Threads, as well as a bunch of lighthearted news in tech this week. Listen below or subsc
Minion Land is now open at Universal Orlando — here’s a look at all the mischievous fun
The Points Guy / 1h
The Minions began their reign of mischief at Universal Orlando Resort more than a decade ago with the opening of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, a 3D simulator ride based on the “Despicable Me” film franchise, in July 2012. Now, the Minions are expanding their empire beyond just one ride to encompass an entire land with an exciting new attraction, multiple dining options and a character meet-and-gre
The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
Lifehacker / 1h
Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of workers have experienced a gap in their employment, with 39% citing family responsibilities as the most common reason. Among the… Read more...
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
Humorous postcard depicting a girl in Dutch costume and a “Detroit” pennant. Printed on front: “It vas mutch lonesomeness in Detroit mitout you.” Printed on back: “Dutch kid pennant.” Handwritten on back: “8/11/12. Pouring rain one minute and sun shining the next. However, I am going to see the tower if I am [undecipherable]. Regards, WEB.” Card is postmarked August 11.
Is your partner 'micro-cheating' on you?
Mashable / 1h
We’ve all either done it or had it happen to us. Liking that thirst trap on Instagram . The flirtatious conversation that went on a little too long. Sliding into your ex's DMs. Giving a friend a compliment that had just a hint of sexual tension underneath it. Those actions that aren’t necessarily cheating, but it feels like we’re getting awfully close to that area. This is what’s known as micro-c
Virgin Galactic just flew again, but is the company going anywhere?
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity is seen at Spaceport America in front of the company's iconic headquarters. SPACEPORT AMERICA, New Mexico—I'm standing on a spaceport runway at the ass end of nowhere. The sun has started to creep over the craggy San Andreas Mountains, illuminating the massive, alien spaceship-like building here in New Mexico that Virgin Galactic calls home. I have traveled a
Rocket Report: Astra layoffs; next SLS core stage needs repairs
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / A technician works on part of the Space Launch System rocket’s core stage for Artemis II in this March 2023 image. (credit: NASA/Michael DeMocker ) Welcome to Edition 6.06 of the Rocket Report! This week's news in space lift includes ups and downs for small launch companies, yet another record for SpaceX's blistering launch cadence, and some non-news on Europe's Ariane 6 rocket that sti
The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Who Is Lil Tay?
Lifehacker / 1h
We’re into the dog days of summer, and things are going off the rails, whether it’s the hoax announcement of an influencer’s death, a New York City riot caused by a Twitch streamer, or the greatest fight video that has ever gone viral on the internet. Read more...
Woman Who Saw Worker Ingested Into Delta Engine Sues For $1 Million
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Only in the United States do you try to sue for witnessing a tragic event that couldn’t have reasonably been prevented… An airport worker’s incredibly tragic death On June 23, 2023, a worker at San Antonio Airport (SAT) died after being ingested into the engine of a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319. The man worked for Unifi Aviation, a ground handling company that Delta contracts to. While many people
Government Defends FBI Agents Placing Innocent People On No Fly List
View from the Wing / 1h
Using unreviewable, secret and often arbitrary Minority Report-style pre-crime profiling as a basis for denying any kind of right is a huge departure for our system of justice. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is considering whether someone placed on a No Fly List as retaliation for not becoming an FBI informant, when there's no suggestion they've done anything wrong, is a clearly
Medela Freestyle Breast Pump Review: Less Cleaning
21Wired / 2h
A wearable, portable breast pump with only three parts to clean? Sign me up.
iMessage Not Working? 8 Fixes to Try on iPhone or Mac
How-To Geek / 2h
You can chat with other Apple users over iMessage, Apple’s proprietary messaging protocol for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. Well, you can when it’s working. Here are some fixes for anyone having iMessage problems.
TSA Backs Off, Won’t Require All CLEAR Members To Show ID After All
View from the Wing / 2h
TSA has put in writing in a letter to CLEAR that "it would require that a smaller proportion of Clear members undergo additional identity vetting." Continue reading ...
Scientists genetically engineer bacteria to detect cancer cells
26Engadget / 2h
An international team of scientists has developed a new technology that can help detect (or even treat) cancer in hard-to-reach places, such as the colon. The team has published a paper in Science for the technique dubbed CATCH, or cellular assay for targeted, CRISPR -discriminated horizontal gene transfer. For their lab experiments, the scientists used a species of bacterium called Acinetobacter
Robotaxis can now trundle the streets of San Francisco 24/7
Mashable / 2h
Robotaxis will be free to lumber about autonomously across the streets of San Francisco all day, every day. It's a major win for the taxi operators, but a significant setback for anti-car activists, city officials, and and competing rideshare companies. On Thursday, Waymo and Cruise were granted all-hours operating authority for driverless vehicles in the city by the California Public Utilities C
How A United Airlines Boeing 777 Almost Crashed Into The Pacific
49One Mile at a Time / 2h
In December 2022, a United Airlines Boeing 777 had a terrifying takeoff while departing Hawaii. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now released its final report on the incident, and it’s quite something… A United 777’s terrifying takeoff from Maui First let’s go over the background of the incident . On December 18, 2022, United Airlines flight UA1722 was scheduled to operate from
Alan Wake 2 will be 'more claustrophobic' with 'physical and dangerous' enemies
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Alan Wake 2 is almost upon us, and as we get closer to the release date of October 17, we're beginning to find out more about this upcoming horror title. If you a fan of classic horror and choose to step into Alan Wake 2 to test your courage, then you may experience deja vu. A key inspiration for one of the year's most anticipated upcoming games was Capcom's Resident Evil series. In an interview
OnePlus just fixed a phone screen problem not even Apple or Samsung have solved
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Most of the best phones now have enough water resistance that you can safely use them in the rain, but being able to use them effectively in the rain is another matter entirely, because once that screen is wet, it struggles to respond to your inputs. OnePlus though might have come up with a solution, however. The company has revealed that the upcoming OnePlus Ace 2 Pro includes ‘Rainwater Touch C
The Morning After: Samsung flip-flops on a One UI beta test
Engadget / 2h
We’ve all been in Samsung’s position, promising something before quickly realizing we couldn’t, or didn’t want to, actually follow through. But the Korean giant might get a record for the speed at which it walked back its initial pledge. It had intended to give Galaxy S23 owners the chance to beta test several One UI 6 features ahead of launch . Users in the US, Germany and South Korea would be a
The 31 best British TV shows of 2023 (so far)
Mashable / 2h
2023 has been a pretty big year for TV so far , and — as always — the British contribution has been a solid one. From the bleak closing chapter of crime drama Happy Valley to the regal romance of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story , the sugary sweet crushes of Heartstopper to the comedy prowess of Dreaming Whilst Black, we've been treated to an impressive array of shows both new and old. Though
Amazon is tracking and punishing employees who work from home too much
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Amazon is ramping up its fight against remote workers after it reportedly began threatening employees who fail to work from the office frequently enough. According to an email seen by the Financial Times , some Amazon staff members were told that they were “not currently meeting our expectation of joining your colleagues in the office at least three days a week.” Amazon has been one of the more v
How NASA Nearly Lost the Voyager 2 Spacecraft Forever
56Wired / 3h
The space agency lost touch with the beloved spacecraft following a faulty command signal. Here’s how it happened—and how engineers worked to bring it back.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Series Review: Pricey, Powerful Tablets
25Wired / 3h
The Galaxy Tab S9 series includes the insanely massive 14.6-inch Tab S9 Ultra, but the prices of these slates are off-putting.
Here’s How Heat Affects Your Electric Car (And What to Do About It)
How-To Geek / 3h
We already know electric cars get less range during cold weather , but what about the scorching hot summer months? Heat affects all vehicles, not just EVs, and during extremely hot weather, you may see the range decrease on an electric vehicle. Here's what to expect and how to help your EV during the heat.
Threads update adds 3 useful features but doesn't go far enough
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Threads – the Instagram spinoff Meta has launched to compete with Musk’s X ( formerly Twitter ) – has finally started to launch some much-requested features, but not quite in the way many of us would have liked. When it launched back in July, Meta saw a significant amount of people flock to its fledgling social media platform. Fueled in part by the ease with which you can join Threads (you just n
DJI Mini 4 Pro cleared for take-off as Skydio sunsets its rival drones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
If you're in the market for a tiny drone to shoot landscapes, weddings and more, it could be worth waiting a few weeks – some new DJI Mini 4 Pro leaks suggest that the successor to one of the world's best drones is gearing up for a launch. Meanwhile, DJI's main US rival, Skydio, has announced that it's quitting consumer drones . The reliable DJI leaker @JasperEllens has posted a video on X (forme
LG finally clarifies whether its warranty covers OLED burn-in on gaming monitors – and it’s good news
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Burn-in might still be a lurking worry in the back of the minds of those who buy an OLED monitor (or one of the best OLED TVs ), so it’s good to see one manufacturer coming out and clarifying its policy on the matter – and that burn-in is covered with its warranty. LG Electronics was badgered by The Verge for some months, following a review of one of the firm’s 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. The c
GM's New $130,000 Cadillac Escalade IQ Won't Have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Gizmodo / 3h
Bad news for iPhone and Android users looking to snag a luxury car. GM just confirmed that Cadillac’s upcoming Escalade IQ—which boasts a hefty price tag of $130,000—will not have CarPlay or Android Auto support. Read more...
Beyond copy and paste: Microsoft set to debut Bing Chat feature to help transform your writing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Microsoft is preparing to introduce a new feature to its AI-powered Bing Chat in Microsoft Edge , offering users a quick and easy way to rewrite any text they write on the internet (such as in forms). As spotted by Leopeva64 on X (formerly known as Twitter), Microsoft’s latest attempt to add OpenAI’s GPT technology into its Bing and Edge products is accessible only to users who have access to the
Netflix's 'El Conde' trailer teases a 250-year-old vampire tired of his undead reputation
Mashable / 3h
From the very first moments of the trailer for El Conde , Pablo Larraín's latest film sinks its teeth in. The Jackie , Spencer, and Lisey's Story director is back with a rambunctious dark comedy satire about a restless vampire who grows weary of immortality after centuries of stalking the Earth. Augusto Pinochet (famed Chilean actor Jaime Vadell) is a 250-year-old vampire who lives in a crumbling
Why is it so hard to create new types of pain relievers?
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . This week I’ve been thinking about America’s addiction to opioids. The statistics are staggering. Since 2010, opioid overdose deaths have nearly quadrupled. More than 80,000 people died from an opioid overdose
Instagram is adding music to photo carousels, just like TikTok
Mashable / 3h
Instagram is adding music to photo carousels, so now you can set the mood when posting your thirst traps. The new music in carousels feature was officially launched on Thursday night by singer Olivia Rodrigo , who used it to promote her new single "bad idea right?" from her upcoming album Guts . Users are now able to select songs to play alongside their photo carousels, letting you use the power
Twitter's CEO Makes New Excuses for Musk's Dumb 'X' Rebranding
92Gizmodo / 4h
Twitter—the site that owner Elon Musk has desperately tried to convince users is now “X”—has a CEO, but based merely off public pronouncements, you’d still think the billionaire tech mogul is still its head. CEO Linda Yaccarino stepped up to the plate to take over Twitter’s mess back in June, but since then we’ve… Read more...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: The Best Hardware, Aging Design
How-To Geek / 4h
When Samsung offered to fly me out to Seoul, South Korea, for its Galaxy Unpacked event , I had a feeling the phones it planned to launch were going to be great. Now that I've spent some time with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Z Flip 5, I can confidently say that Samsung currently has the best foldables on the market (at least in the U.S.), but the smaller of the two phones saw the more noteworthy
Google Slides' new tool lets you annotate your presentations
51Engadget / 4h
Google has introduced a new tool for Slides that can help you make your presentations more interactive and keep your audience's attention. The new feature, a pen tool, lets you write on a slide in real time, so you can encircle key figures, draw arrows, underline important information and just generally scribble anything you want on the presentation while in the middle of a meeting or a report. W
The Quake 2 remaster has arrived to kick off Quakecon 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The long-rumored Quake 2 remaster has arrived and features a whole bunch of content. It's out now on PC, the major consoles - and has also come to Xbox Game Pass. Like with 2021's remaster of the original Quake , the release includes the base game and a smattering of content to offer a fulsome package of shooter goodness. It includes the game's original expansions ( The Reckoning and Ground Zero
Gal Gadot battles Da Bomb during intense 'Hot Ones' challenge
Mashable / 4h
"I love spicy. Spicy is the shit." These are the words of Heart of Stone star Gal Gadot as she desperately tries to will her way through First We Feast's Hot Ones challenge, eating increasingly spicy wings while fielding questions on everything from her favourite action sequences to underrated Israeli snacks. Gadot's cool lasts up until she attempts the infamous Da Bomb, which pretty much ends up
Next slide, please: A brief history of the corporate presentation
MIT Technology Review / 4h
It’s 1948, and it isn’t a great year for alcohol. Prohibition has come and gone, and booze is a buyer’s market again. That much is obvious from Seagram’s annual sales meeting, an 11-city traveling extravaganza designed to drum up nationwide sales. No expense has been spared: there’s the two-hour, professionally acted stage play about the life of a whiskey salesman. The beautiful anteroom displays
The US just invested more than $1 billion in carbon removal
MIT Technology Review / 4h
The US Department of Energy announced today that it’s providing $1.2 billion to develop regional hubs that can draw down and store away at least 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year as a means of combating climate change. The move represents a major step forward in the effort to establish a market for removing the planet-warming greenhouse gas from the atmosphere, using what are known
Google’s new security tool wants to keep governments across the globe safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google has responded to the rising cases of cybersecurity incidents affecting government targets by offering a new solution designed specifically for such users. The company hopes Chronicle CyberShield will allow governments to continue to be able to realize the benefits of digital transformation while also continuing to protect citizens, institutions, and infrastructure. The solution comprises t
'Red, White & Royal Blue' review: A sexy gay romance that will make you swoon
Mashable / 4h
Of all the rom-com tropes, there is none more satisfying than enemies-to-lovers. It’s a delicious kind of tension that builds over petty banter and stolen glances. Such is the case for First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz and HRH Prince Henry, the stately studs at the center of Amazon Prime Video’s movie Red, White & Royal Blue . They hate each other, they love each other, and they can’t keep their perf
OpenAI expands ChatGPT 'custom instructions' to free users
Mashable / 4h
OpenAI's custom instructions feature that rolled out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers in July, is now available to all users. The addition of custom instructions puts a new setting in your ChatGPT profile on desktop or iOS, and applies that setting across all of your conversations. Instead of having to give ChatGPT certain instructions at the beginning of every new conversation, it automatically calib
Get a near-mint iPad and Beats Flex headphones for under $200
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of August 11, get this Apple iPad (6th gen) and Beats Flex Headphones bundle for just $199.99 (reg. $249.99) — you'll save 20%. Brand names like Apple and Beats will usually cost you a pretty penny, but shopping around for refurbished deals means you can score the same great tech without the steep price tag — like this deal on a grade-A refurbished iPad that comes with Beats Flex headph
This 5-in-1 wireless charging station and lamp is now $55
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of August 11, get this 5-in-1 MagSafe wireless and wired charging station for just $54.99 (reg. $79.99) — that's a 31% discount. Have you heard that the iPhone 15 may replace the lightning port with USB-C? If you’re rolling your eyes at Apple changing the type of charging blocks and cords you need — again — you're not alone. It might be time to deal with the problem once and for all and
Snag this filter-free air freshener for under $60
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of August 11, get the VentiFresh ECO Plus odor eliminator for only $58.99 (reg. $84.00) — you'll save 29%. You may love your pet, but you may not be a huge fan of all the smells they bring to the table. Coincidentally, you also don’t need a huge fan to fight the furry fumes. Instead, you could try a compact USB-powered odor eliminator like the VentiFresh ECO Plus. This eco-friendly odor
Get a refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny for just $190
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of August 11, get a refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre M900 Tiny computer for just $189.99 in the Mashable Shop (reg. $349.99) — that's a 45% discount. Computer-shopping on a budget is a tough task, but it’s manageable if you know what you’re looking for. If you need a high-spec gaming PC, you might have better luck grabbing something off the shelf or building your own. If you need a reliab
How to watch Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' from the comfort of your couch
21Mashable / 4h
'Asteroid City' is coming to streaming on Aug. 11. Here are the best ways to watch: BEST OVERALL Peacock Premium annual subscription $5.99/month or $59.99/year BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium Free or $2.99/month with eligible Xfinity accounts (save $5.99/month or $3/month) BEST FOR SPECTRUM CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium Free for one year (Spectrum TV customers) or 90 days (Spectrum interne
David Dastmalchian reveals the shocking history he shares with 'The Last Voyage of The Demeter'
Mashable / 4h
Horror fans know David Dastmalchian, and we know he loves horror. The American actor has built his reputation by bringing a haunted quality to characters like the Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad or an eerie suspect in the missing-child thriller Prisoners . He's been a celebrity presenter at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, a guest judge on the Boulet Brothers' Dragula , and created his own comic
'The Pod Generation' review: Sci-fi satire tackles pregnancy and the self-empowerment trap
Mashable / 4h
Modern women are damned by the promise of "having it all." (Just ask Barbie .) This lofty concept suggests that if we can just figure out the work-life balance, we can succeed in our careers, build a thriving family, and find the time for self-care and self-love. It's totally possible, so why do you suck at it? "Having it all" is a promise made by a capitalist society determined to sell us anythi
'Medusa Deluxe' review: Could this murder mystery be the sleep hit of the summer?
Mashable / 4h
There are some movies that gently welcome you in with a warm guiding hand, and there are movies that thrust you into the deep end of their drama with a sharp shove to your spine. Medusa Deluxe is the latter, chucking audiences into the panic, gossip, and paranoia that infests the backstage of a regional hairdressing competition in England after one of the contending stylists is found scalped. If
PS5 price cut was a success everywhere except the UK, according to Sony
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Sony's recent PS5 console price drop was welcomed worldwide, but according to the manufacturer, UK buyers weren't budging. However, official sales data from market research company GfK says otherwise. The PS5 's most significant price drop to date, which slashed its price to just £399 in the UK at numerous retailers , didn't seem to have the traction Sony expected in the region. "By regions, curr
PS5 players will benefit from Baldur's Gate 3's PC fixes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
A developer from Larian Studios has confirmed that Baldur's Gate 3 's PS5 release will include all of the patches and fixes enjoyed by the PC version. In a Tweet from Larian's director of publishing Michael Douse, it was confirmed that the PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 will include all of the patches and fixes we've seen for the PC version so far. The PS5 version of the game is set to release Se
Air India Unveils Bold New Livery & Logo: It’s Modern, But Is It Premium?
1KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
Air India is undergoing a major transformation at the moment, after being privatized . The airline is investing hugely in modernizing its fleet and improving the passenger experience. This includes ordering 470 new aircraft , and also introducing a new passenger experience . As the first visible sign of the “new” Air India, the company has just unveiled its updated branding, and it’s… drastic! Ai
Oracle has shrunk its on-premise cloud offering down to a single rack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Oracle has announced the availability of its Compute Cloud@Customer on-prem cloud , which in its smallest state can fit onto a single rack. Despite its on-prem status, Oracle will build, install, own, and remotely manage the infrastructure platform so that IT teams can focus on their increasing list of responsibilities, which recently have included having more say in finances as they begin to wor
'Elevator Game' trailer brings a terrifying urban legend to life
Mashable / 5h
You'd have thought people would have learned from Candyman that testing out terrifying urban legends isn't the best idea, but here we are. In the trailer above for Rebekah McKendry's Elevator Game , a group of friends stumble into a nightmare when they try to document the eponymous ritual (based on a real urban legend that's been floating around the internet for years ), which basically involves
Revealed: New Air India First & Business Class
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
This week, Air India has revealed the details of its transformation. In addition to unveiling new branding (including a new livery and logo), the airline has finally pulled back the curtains on its new inflight experience. Air India is introducing four new cabins, ranging from first class to economy. Let’s go over the details. A look at Air India’s new long haul cabins Air India has published a r
'Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis' comes to iOS and Android on September 7th
400+Engadget / 6h
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis , a mobile game that expands the FFVII story and universe, will be available on iOS and Android on September 7th. Square Enix first announced the mobile game along with the battle royale action title Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier back in 2021. It was supposed to come out in 2022, but delays pushed back its release, and the company didn't start closed beta test
Details: Air India Refreshing Boeing 777 & 787 Cabins
1KOne Mile at a Time / 7h
In late 2021, Air India was privatized , as Tata Group, which was Air India’s initial owner when the company was first founded, took control of the airline again. Since then, executives at the company have been working hard to transform the airline. Suffice it to say that this is no small task, given the state of Air India’s fleet. Fortunately a lot will be changing in the near future. In late 20
5 growth lessons we learned while scaling from $2M to $3M ARR
23TechCrunch / 7h
Jonathan Martinez Contributor Jonathan Martinez is a former YouTuber, UC Berkeley alum and growth marketing nerd who's helped scale Uber, Postmates, Chime and various startups. More posts by this contributor Add a free e-book to your B2B paid acquisition efforts How to identify, interview and hire a head of growth for an early-stage startup Every million dollars added to your annual recurring rev
X, formerly Twitter, lowers requirements for its ad-revenue sharing program
24TechCrunch / 7h
Elon Musk–owned social network X, formerly Twitter, said late Thursday that it is lowering requirements for its creator payout program. The company said that the creators who have garnered 5 million impressions in the last three months will be eligible for ad revenue sharing — a third of the previous 15 million impression requirement. Creators will be able to withdraw as low as $10 instead of $50
Smell Your Way Out of the Uncanny Valley
59Wired / 8h
In simulated environments, smell is often the neglected sense. Scentient’s wearable device aims to bring a whiff of authenticity to virtual reality.
Riyadh Air Sponsors Atlético De Madrid
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
It’s common to see airlines sponsor sports teams, as a way of getting their name out there. However, up until now I don’t recall an airline ever sponsoring a sports team even a couple of years before commencing operations. Riyadh Air signs first sports sponsorship deal Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia’s new mega-airline startup , which intends to launch operations in 2025. The airline hopes to grow to
IHG One Rewards Selling Points With 80% Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
Strategically buying points can be a good value , especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has launched its latest sale on purchased points . While not in line with the best offers from the program, it’s better than nothing. Sale on purchased IHG One Rewards points Through Friday, September 1, 2023, IHG One Rewards is offering a bonus on purchased points . Different members may be targe
StudioRes, Marriott’s New “Basic” Extended Stay Brand
400+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Back in June 2023, Marriott revealed the details of its new basic extended stay brand. This came a couple of weeks after Hilton announced that it would launch Project H3, a new “basic” extended stay brand . Marriott has now revealed the name of its newest hotel brand, so let’s recap everything we know about it. Marriott’s new extended stay brand called StudioRes Up until now, Marriott’s new exten
Your Android phone can now detect unwanted AirTags – here’s how to set it up
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google’s new safety update for Android to detect unwanted Bluetooth tiles has started reaching smartphones and we’re going to show you how to activate it. To give a quick refresher of the situation, bad actors have been reported using Bluetooth trackers, like Apple AirTags , as an inexpensive way to stalk people. The method is someone places a tag on a mark, then they follow the device on their s
Waymo and Cruise get approval to offer 24/7 paid robotaxi rides in San Francisco
49Engadget / 9h
Google's Waymo and GM's Cruise have secured approval from California's regulators to be able to charge fares for fully driverless rides any time of the day in San Francisco. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has voted 3 to 1 in favor of allowing the companies to expand their driverless services after evaluating whether they had met the licensing requirements and hearing public tes
On board Virgin Galactic's tourist journey to space
44BBC News - Technology / 9h
A look inside the company's first space tourism flight, which took off from New Mexico on Thursday.
Southwest Adds Free Standby For All, Free Wi-Fi For Some
32One Mile at a Time / 9h
Southwest Airlines has announced two positive changes, which passengers will no doubt appreciate. “Big changes coming soon” at Southwest Southwest has revealed that it’s making some positive changes soon, though we don’t know exactly when they’ll take effect. So far, Southwest has outlined two positive updates: Southwest will introduce free same-day standby on all fares; currently this isn’t allo
Save 59% on a lifetime subscription to this AI job application app
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to LazyApply Job Application Basic is on sale for £46.87, saving you 59% on list price. Searching for a job isn’t fun, and it takes enough time that you might feel like you should qualify for benefits for all that work you're doing. AI may not be able to magically land you a job, but it could help streamline the application process and make it a little easier on you
Lufthansa Credit Card Offering 80K Bonus Miles
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
A credit card that I don’t often talk about is currently offering a best-ever welcome bonus, as flagged by Doctor Of Credit . While it’s not for everyone, it has the potential to offer quite a bit of value with a points currency that can be hard to accrue. We saw a similar bonus in early 2023, so it’s nice to see it return. Lufthansa Miles & More Card 80K bonus miles promo The Lufthansa Miles & M
How to watch the Cincinnati Open 2023 online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Prime Video is hosting the Cincinnati Open in 2023. You can watch for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Prime Video is the place to be for tennis fans in 2023. Prime members in the UK and Ireland have exclusive access to the ATP Tour and WTA Tour this year, which means a lot of tennis is going to be served up for subscribers. You should consider subscribing to Amazon Prime if you'r
Russia heads back to the Moon with Luna 25
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Fire from the engines of a Russian Soyuz rocket as it lifted off with the Luna 25 spacecraft heading for the Moon. (credit: Roscosmos ) Russia's space agency successfully launched a robotic spacecraft Thursday on a journey to the Moon, the country's first lunar explorer since the Soviet Union's Luna 24 sample return mission in 1976. The Luna 25 mission lifted off from the Vostochny Cosm
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 11
Mashable / 10h
You made it! It's Friday! And the weekend is just one Wordle away. 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 11's Wordle solution revealed. But if you want to solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c
'The Shark Is Broken' review: 'Jaws' behind-the-scenes battles come to Broadway
Mashable / 11h
On its surface , Jaws is about a killer shark terrorizing a beach town at the peak of tourist season. But behind the iconic monster, its chilling score, and nightmarish violence, Steven Spielberg was making a movie about masculinity. Each of his three leading heroes — the fearful Sheriff Brody (Roy Scheider), the erudite diver Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss), and the bullying captain Quint (Robert Shaw
Cruise and Waymo Robotaxis Can Now Work the Streets of San Francisco 24/7
77Wired / 12h
Robotaxis can offer paid rides in San Francisco around the clock after Alphabet’s Waymo and GM’s Cruise got approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Driverless Taxis Can Expand San Francisco Services, Regulators Say
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
Autonomous Cruise and Waymo cars have been buzzing around the city for some time, and now can offer paid rides throughout it around the clock.
'Heart of Stone' review: Netflix does big-budget action at its worst
57Mashable / 12h
There's precisely one inventive, original action beat in Tom Harper's Heart of Stone , involving two bikes and a garbage truck on an Icelandic mountainside. It whizzes by so quickly, and with such haphazard framing and assembly, that its impact barely registers. Unfortunately, this is indicative of the rest of the movie, which is the latest in a line of potential action franchise-starters from Ne
Cruise and Waymo win robotaxi expansions in San Francisco
400+TechCrunch / 12h
In a win for the autonomous vehicle industry, California regulators have given the green light to Cruise and Waymo to offer commercial robotaxi services across San Francisco 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The commission
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