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The 30 best period dramas to stream your way through history


300+Mashable / 41min
Period dramas are a perfect example of the phrase "truth is stranger than fiction." Humans have been weird for as long as they've been around, and historical TV shows do their part in shining a light on so much of that weirdness — or at least as much can be corroborated by historians. From political dramas to epic romances, murder mysteries and everything in between, nothing hits quite like a per


iPhone 15 Pro could kill the iconic gold color
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple is reportedly ditching the gold option on the iPhone for the first time since its introduction with the iPhone 5s, according to a report by 9to5Mac . It's been long rumored that Apple plans to switch the iPhone Pro line from stainless steel edges to titanium, starting with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max . Apple is now said to be designing colors that would complement the iPhone's t


10 Of The Coolest Airplane Amenities In The World
400+One Mile at a Time / 4min
It’s amazing to think how far aviation has come in just a bit over a century. 120 years ago the Wright Brothers set a record by flying 852 feet in just under a minute, and today we have double decker planes that can fly virtually anywhere in the world nonstop with some really awesome amenities. I thought it would be fun to make a post with some of the airplane amenities that I like the most. This



Cricket Wireless Now Has Multi-Month Discounts
How-To Geek / 5min
Prepaid carriers like Mint Mobile have embraced multi-month discounts over the past few years, which offer lower per-month prices if you pay for several months at once. Cricket Wireless , the prepaid network owned and operated by AT&T, is now joining the party with its own multi-month unlimited plans.


Five Easy Ways to Increase iPhone Battery Life
How-To Geek / 5min
If you're fed up with your iPhone's battery draining too quickly and are looking for simple ways to go longer without plugging it in, here are some easy tricks to improve battery life.


The Solar Orbiter spacecraft may have discovered what powers solar winds
Engadget / 12min
We know the sun belches out solar winds, but the origin of these streams of charged particles remain a mystery and has been the subject of numerous studies over the past decades. The images captured last year by the Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) instrument aboard ESA's and NASA's Solar Orbiter , however, may have finally given us the knowledge needed to explain what powers these winds. In a pa


One of the biggest Outlook and Google Calendar pain points is finally being fixed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 24min
Your workplace meetings should soon be a lot easier to manage thanks to a new Google Workspace update that brings Outlook users in from the cold. The office software platform has announced a tweak that will help Outlook work more seamlessly with Google's calendar app , with meeting organizers from the latter now actually appearing in Google Calendar meeting events. As the company notes in an upda


All hail the new EU law that lets social media users quiet quit the algorithm
TechCrunch / 25min
Internet users in the European Union are logging on to a quiet revolution on mainstream social networks today: The ability to say ‘no thanks’ to being attention hacked by AI. Thanks to the bloc’s Digital Services Act (DSA), users of Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok and Snap’s Snapchat can easily decline “personalized” content feeds based on “relevance” (i.e. tracking) — and switc


The Morning After: Trump's first post since X reinstated him is his mug shot
Engadget / 42min
More than two years after former President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter (now X) in the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot, he’s returned to tweet (sorry, post) his county jail mugshot. It’s not a great image for horizontal placement, but at least it’s embeddable. https://t.co/MlIKklPSJT pic.twitter.com/Mcbf2xozsY — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2023 X, then known as


Starfield's New Game Plus mode will feature "a unique and exciting twist"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Starfield is confirmed to have a New Game Plus mode after completion that has "a unique and exciting twist." In an interview with GQ , Bethesda Game Studio's Todd Howard revealed that the upcoming sci-fi RPG will feature a New Game Plus mode that will encourage players to replay the game repeatedly and try out different playthroughs. "Starfield delivers [Bethesda Game Studios'] most immersive rol


The College Board Tells TikTok and Facebook Your SAT Scores
Gizmodo / 57min
Many students have no choice about working with the College Board, the company that administers the SAT test and Advanced Placement exams. Part of that relationship involves a long history of privacy issues. Tests by Gizmodo found if you use some of the handy tools promoted by College Board’s website, the organization… Read more...


Windows 11 is getting two new features that’ll save you time in spades
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The latest preview build for Windows 11 shows off a new Settings homepage, complete with fresh backup capabilities for the OS. This is build 22631 in the Beta channel, and the Settings homepage is a major move that’s been in the works for a while (it was previously seen in earlier test channels ). The homepage shows some status details along the top – the name of the PC, internet connection statu


The ‘Budget Ryan Reynolds’ Taking Bitcoin FC to the Big Leagues
26Wired / 1h
Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack bought his local nonleague soccer team. Can he really turn Real Bedford FC into a global sports brand?


It’s Easy to Check the Air Quality. Meet the People Collecting That Data for You
Wired / 1h
The network of citizens who publicly report their air quality readings are helping their neighbors brave the proliferation of harmful wildfire smoke in the atmosphere.


10 Best Android Apps You Only Have to Buy Once
How-To Geek / 1h
Paid apps with subscriptions have become incredibly common in the Google Play Store. While it may be the fairest way to compensate developers, subscriptions add up. We'll share some great paid Android apps you only have to pay for once.


Samsung’s arty 4K TV just got a Disney makeover – and it’s strictly for super-fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you're in love with both wall-mountable televisions that can double up as digital art displays, and the movies produced by the Disney company, then you just about might be able to justify the cost of a new special edition of Samsung's The Frame TV . Disney is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and to mark the occasion, Samsung is rolling out The Frame-Disney 100 Edition – so at least th


Starfield has so much content that Bethesda’s Pete Hines still hasn’t finished after around 160 hours
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Heads up, prospective Starfield players - you’re apparently going to be extremely busy playing Bethesda’s space-exploration RPG for quite some time. You'd better finish that Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough while you can. As PC Gamer reports , in an interview at Gamescom 2023 yesterday (Thursday, August 24), Bethesda’s head of publishing, Pete Hines, told IGN that he’s been playing Starfield for aroun


Apple might make you pay extra for one of the iPhone 15 Pro's biggest upgrades
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’ve long suspected that Apple’s adoption of the USB-C standard on the iPhone 15 Pro will bring tangible improvements to data transfer speed , but tipsters have remained divided over just how fast these speeds might be. Now, we’re hearing that Apple could be preparing to release an optional USB-C data transfer accessory cable for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max – one that’s capable of Th


WhatsApp now lets you send videos in HD
Mashable / 1h
Just weeks after adding support for HD photos , Meta's WhatsApp now lets users send videos in HD resolution. Once you've updated to the latest version of the app, if you try to send a video to someone, you'll see a new "HD" option on top. Tap on it, and you'll be able to choose between sending a "standard quality" video, which is typically 480p resolution, and "HD quality," meaning 720p resolutio


'Cat Person' trailer teases an unsettling adaptation of viral short story
Mashable / 1h
Kristen Roupenian's viral 2017 short story Cat Person is finally coming to the big screen, and the trailer looks every bit as unsettling as its source material. Susanna Fogel's adaptation follows college student Margot ( CODA 's Emilia Jones) as she meets older man Robert ( Succession 's Nicholas Braun). The two get together, things go badly, and the seemingly nice Robert quickly reveals he has a


Sorry, you won't be able to watch Dune Part 2 on Max before the end of 2023
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's time to put those Arrakis holiday plans on ice, everyone, because Dune Part 2 's release as been delayed. Per Variety , one of 2023's hottest new movies has had its launch date pushed back by four months. Dune 2 was due out in theaters on November 3 but, as a result of the ongoing writers and actors strikes, Warner Bros. has moved Dune Part 2 to March 15, 2024. Anticipation levels had been r



Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl release date gets moved to 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Post-apocalyptic first-person shooter, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has had its release date pushed back to early 2024. In a fact sheet accompanying the game at Gamescom 2023, the final block of information confirms that the game is now coming in "Q1 of 2024". Unfortunately, this means that there is no actual release date and we're working with a release window now. Q1 of 2024 equates to January


Netflix's password crackdown continues to confound critics amid sign-up surge
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Netflix's password crackdown plan continues to defy expectations, with new users still signing up to the service in their millions. Four months after Netflix confirmed it would begin clamping down on account sharing between households (unless you pay extra for the privilege), the streaming giant continues to reap the benefits of its controversial plan on a monthly basis. According to data compile


The tricky ethics of brain implants and informed consent
MIT Technology Review / 1h
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 covered some exciting new research . Two teams reported that they used brain-computer interfaces to help people who had lost their ability to speak regain their voice. Each group used a different ki


Google Workspace is getting a host of AI-powered security tools
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
as the search engine giant looks to help organizations tighten up on their data protection practices. Organizations using the office software will now be able to use “confidentiality-preserving AI models” to classify and label new and existing files in Drive. The publication describes the tools as a data loss prevention measure, that works automatically and continuously while allowing users to c


Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors Review: Great Sound, Tiny Footprint
How-To Geek / 1h
As we spend more time with computers, whether for work or entertainment, the cheap desktop speakers that ship with them start to feel less than adequate. The logical step-up is higher quality but still affordable speakers, which describes the Drop BMR1 Nearfield Monitors perfectly.


The Battle Against the Fungal Apocalypse Is Just Beginning
Wired / 2h
Fungal infections are rising worldwide and climate change may be to blame. Medicine isn’t ready.


Todd Howard wants The Elder Scrolls 6 to be the "ultimate fantasy-world simulator", but implies it may have been revealed too soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Todd Howard, director and executive producer at Bethesda, has said that he wants The Elder Scrolls 6 to be "the ultimate fantasy-world simulator." In a recent GQ interview where Howard discussed the upcoming release of the Starfield , he was asked about The Elder Scrolls 6 - the next major game in the fantasy RPG series that he'll be directing. The Elder Scrolls 6 was announced nearly five years


Donald Trump tweets for the first time since his ban. You can guess what it was.
Mashable / 2h
Donald Trump's Twitter/X account has been blissfully silent since Elon Musk reinstated the former president following his ban from the social media platform , but on Thursday that silence was broken. SEE ALSO: No, Tucker Carlson's Trump interview doesn't have 230 million video views on X Yep, you can already guess what happened: With his brand new indictment mugshot already floating around the in


Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 4 all-new weapons and augments confirmed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Fortnite Chapter Four Season Four kicks off today (August 25), and players have a whole host of new weapons and Reality Augments to get their hands on, not to mention a beefy fish skin. Don’t forget about him. If you’ve seen the new season’s cinematic trailer , then you’ll have gathered that it has a heist theme. As per a news post on the Fortnite blog, the synopsis is as follows: “Vampire Kado T


Want an early look at the RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT? AMD just leaked the GPUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
AMD has accidentally leaked its own launch of ‘enthusiast class’ RDNA 3 graphics cards expected to take place later today at Gamescom. As you’re likely aware, it’s been heavily rumored at this point that AMD is going to reveal two new mid-range GPUs, and that these will be the Radeon RX 7800 XT and RX 7700 XT. That has all but been confirmed courtesy of AMD errantly posting some pics on X (former


Gmail has a new security tool that could actually just be quite annoying
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Your Gmail account is set to get a number of welcome security upgrades, but enabling them might mean jumping through several more hoops than expected. The changes affect what Google calls "sensitive actions" in Gmail, which cover a number of areas, and if the email service detects anything potentially suspicious, the user will be challenged with a "verify it's you" prompt. In a blog post , Google


Sony acquires Audeze in move towards more high-end PS5 gaming headsets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Sony Interactive Entertainment, the division behind the PlayStation brand, has acquired high-end audio headphones and headset company Audeze. This acquisition could mean big things for the world of some of the best PS5 headsets as Sony will have access to the boutique company's technology for future developments on the PS5 and its accessories. The press release reads: "The acquisition will streng


Before Gran Turismo Inspired a Movie, It Drove Jann Mardenborough to Greatness
24NYT > Technology / 2h
The PlayStation video game’s realistic cars and racetracks helped Jann Mardenborough find his calling as a professional driver.


This refurbished iPad Pro is only $160 for Labor Day
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of August 25, get this refurbished Apple iPad Pro for just $159.97 — a 71% discount. iPads aren’t cheap. At least, new ones aren’t. Refurbished devices often have a price that’s way easier on the wallet, but you can still find some fantastic gadgets. This 9.7-inch iPad Pro only has light superficial signs of use, but it’s marked all the way down to $159.97 during this Labor Day Sale. Th


Get a beginner-friendly drone for only $80
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of August 25, get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $79.97 — that's 55% off. Nobody is born knowing how to fly a drone . It’s a fun hobby, but getting good at it sometimes comes at a cost. Instead of risking a super expensive drone on a new pilot, you could learn the ropes of drone flying with a mid-range quadcopter with responsive controls, backup parts, and a low


You can get Microsoft Office for life for $35
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Through Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows or Mac for $34.97 during this Labor Day sale. Software subscriptions may not be as cheap as they seem. If you plan on using those apps for a long time, that monthly price adds up fast. A cheaper alternative may be to get a lifetime license for the apps you need the most so you don’t have


Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off. It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s that they waste your time if you accidentally respond, get your hopes up if you’re waiting for a call, and might end up costing you if you don’t have an unlimited phone


This refurbished MacBook Pro is only $256
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Through Sept. 4, this refurbished 2012 Apple MacBook Pro is just $255.97 (reg. $536.99) in the Mashable Shop — that's over 52% in savings. Whether you’re a desktop user, a frequent traveler, a student, or just a casual user, everyone can use a reliable laptop. If you’re looking for a lightweight machine with mid-range specs, extra storage, and an extra low price, a refurbished MacBook Pro


David Lynch's 'Dune' almost cast Val Kilmer, and more secrets from the 'Dune' oral history
Mashable / 3h
When you think of David Lynch's 1984 adaptation of Dune , your mind may go to images of sandworms bursting through desert landscapes, slug-like Guild Navigators floating in vats of orange clouds of spice, and Sting wearing a shiny blue Speedo. You'll likely also recall how Dune was a critical and commercial failure, becoming a "black sheep of David Lynch's filmography," as film writer Max Evry de



What's new to streaming and theaters this week: 'Bottoms' to 'Ahsoka'
Mashable / 3h
It's the weekend, which means one thing: Time to relax and watch something (or many things) on your screen of choice. From a lesbian fight club to a Star Wars spinoff — two genres we never would have imagined existing in the same sentence — here's everything new coming to streaming and theaters this week. SEE ALSO: Is going to a movie during the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike crossing the picket line? Ahso


‘Gran Turismo’ review: Neill Blomkamp sucks the fun out of racing
Mashable / 3h
A movie splattered with the PlayStation insignia, Gran Turismo 's tagline, "from gamer to racer," is both its marketing slogan and guiding credo. Of course, the Sony gaming platform (whose eponymous movie wing, PlayStation Studios, also produced the film) would be hard to avoid in the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a driving simulator enthusiast who went on to race cars professionally. However


How literary fiction is grappling with modern tech
Mashable / 3h
In The List , a new novel by journalist Yomi Adegoke, an anonymous list circulated on social media threatens to upend a flourishing relationship between a young It Couple. At the book's crux sit all the anxieties and toxicities that social apps can cultivate. And it's not the only work of fiction in recent years to put facets of modern technology under a microscope. Among the most popular, chart-


Zepto becomes India’s first 2023 unicorn with $200 million fresh funding
21TechCrunch / 3h
Instant grocery delivery startup Zepto has raised $200 million in a new funding round at a valuation of $1.4 billion, it said Friday, at a time when most other firms in the category have either died or are struggling. The funding makes Zepto the first Indian startup to attain the unicorn status this year. StepStone Group, an influential LP in many venture funds, led Zepto’s Series E funding in wh


Ruark's stunning new DAB radio speaker looks like wireless hi-res audio paradise
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
British audio company Ruark has launched the R410, a new high-end speaker built to make the most of high-resolution audio from some of the best music streaming services , like Tidal , Deezer , BBC Sounds and Spotify Connect. Ruark says that this is the first product in its new 100 series range, which champions stunning-looking designs and, as you'd expect, stellar audio. The Ruark R410 boasts hig


Leaked color-matched and braided iPhone 15 cables are cool, but what if they're destined for new iMacs instead?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
We are firmly in that part of the calendar that is filled to the brim with new iPhone news, rumors, and general guesswork. It's what those of us in the business of writing words about tech live for. In this case, it's the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro . And with a launch within weeks, the rumors are normally spot on. But what if the leakers have it wrong this time? Not about the iPhone itself, of c


'Dune: Part Two' delayed until March 2024 following writer strikes
Engadget / 4h
The release of Dune: Part Two has been pushed back to March 15th amid ongoing writer and actor strikes, according to Variety . The hotly anticipated film was originally scheduled for November 3rd, but Warner Bros. and producer Legendary Entertainment agreed to delay it over four months — likely because the film wouldn't meet its full box office potential without publicity from the star-studded ca


Google adds first-gen indoor Nest cameras to its Home app
Engadget / 4h
During its I/O annual developer conference earlier this year, Google said it was giving users the ability to transition their first-generation Nest Cam Indoor and Nest Cam Outdoor devices from the old Nest app to its new Home application. Well, the time has come — for the indoor camera, at least. Google has just started rolling out the ability to manage the camera model through the public preview


This venture-backed startup has quietly bought more than 80 mom-and-pop shops
TechCrunch / 6h
Teamshares is a low-flying, Brooklyn-based startup with big ambitions to capitalize on an opportunity in plain sight: that of small businesses without a succession plan. It’s not a small market. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7% of U.S. employer firms and 64% of private-sector jobs. Meanwhile, just 15% or so of small business owners pass along t


Former President Trump returns to Twitter, now X, with his mugshot
TechCrunch / 7h
Former President Trump tweeted for the first time in more than two years on Thursday night, breaking a long silence on the platform, now known as X, that persisted into Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover. Trump’s first tweet since January 8, 2021 came after he was booked in an Atlanta jail on Thursday for 13 felony charges related to election interference in the state of Georgia. The former president,


Donald Trump breaks silence on X after Georgia arrest
30BBC News - Technology / 7h
Mr Trump's first post on the platform formerly called Twitter since January 2021 includes his mugshot.


Save 88% on lifetime access to unlimited premium web hosting
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to iBrave Cloud Web Hosting is on sale for £78.32, saving you 88% on list price. There's an overwhelming number of choices out there for a web hosting service. But if you want a service that's both scalable and affordable, you may want to take advantage of this deal on a lifetime subscription to iBrave . Available to new users, iBrave is offering its unlimited web h


OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky receives $338m payout
400+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The platform says it now hosts more than three million creators and almost 240 million users.


Trump is Back on Twitter (or X, as Elon Musk Calls It)
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s been a busy night in Trumpland. On the same evening that the former President was booked into jail in Georgia—thus spawning an unforgettable mugshot —Trump also returned to Twitter (which is now called X, thanks to Elon Musk). In fact, the first new tweet from Trump is his mugshot. After leaving Georgia, Trump… Read more...


Trump's first post since he was reinstated on X is his mug shot
Engadget / 9h
Former President Donald Trump is back on Twitter (now X) more than two years after he was banned from the platform in the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol riot. On August 24th, 2023, Trump tweeted for the first time since the website reinstated his account on November 19th, 2022 . His first post? An image with the mug shot taken when he was booked at the Fulton County jail in Georgia on charg


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for August 25, 2023
Mashable / 9h
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


Here’s Trump’s Mugshot. Do Your Thing, Internet.
Gizmodo / 9h
The founder of floundering social media site Truth Social (oh, and, also, the former President of the United States ) was booked into jail in Fulton County, Georgia on Thursday night. Donald Trump, who faces RICO charges and is accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election, is now officially a part… Read more...


Trump Returns to X, the Service Formerly Known as Twitter
500+NYT > Technology / 10h
Absent for more than two years, former President Donald J. Trump posted his mug shot on the site, now called X.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for August 25
Mashable / 10h
It's Friday, and while you're pondering the actual octopus' garden discovered this week, there's another Wordle puzzle to solve. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution. If you just want to be told today's answer, you can jump to the end of this article for August 25's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, k


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, August 25
Lifehacker / 10h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 25, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is of medium difficulty; WordleBot says the average player gets it in 3.9 guesses. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 25, Wordle #797! Scroll to the end if you… Read more...



Trump’s Prosecution Is America’s Last Hope
100+Wired / 11h
Social norms—not laws—are the underlying fabric of democracy. The Georgia indictment against Donald Trump is the last tool remaining to repair that which he’s torn apart.


Reddit launches moderator rewards program amid sitewide discontent
42TechCrunch / 11h
Reddit is launching the “Mod Helper Program” to reward moderators who offer helpful advice to other moderators, along with an updated moderator help center. The announcement comes amid growing discontent among the site’s moderators , many of whom relied on third-party apps that have since been shut down because of Reddit’s API pricing . Moderators have asked Reddit to improve the official app’s m


Behold, Trump's mugshot is here
100+Mashable / 11h
He's scowling. His iconic hairdo is well-coiffed. And he's under arrest . Former President Donald Trump actually had his mugshot taken and, of course, it is already all over the internet. ' Tweet may have been deleted Trump has been indicted four times now, but the mugshot came from the case in Georgia where he is accused of attempting to overturn the state's results in the 2020 presidential elec


EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
73BBC News - Technology / 11h
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines.


Complete guide to United’s revenue, award and upgrade fare classes
92The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your recently devalued United miles , you’re not alone. As you delve into the details of the MileagePlus program , you’ll come across fare classes, which can feel like alphabet soup. United uses different letter codes in its reservation systems to label different buckets


US sues Elon Musk's SpaceX over hiring policy
200+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The US Department of Justice says rocket firm discriminated against refugees and asylum seekers.


Wolf Like Me Shares a Season 2 Peek, Premiere Date, and New Cast Member
Gizmodo / 12h
What happens when a human knocks up a werewolf ? Season two of Peacock ’s Wolf Like Me will explore that uniquely bizarre situation when it returns October 19, dropping all seven episodes of the Isla Fisher- Josh Gad series at once. Read more...


No, Tucker Carlson's Trump interview doesn't have 230 million video views on X
64Mashable / 12h
On Wednesday night, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson interviewed former president Donald Trump on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Now, Trump and his supporters are claiming that Carlson's video has received hundreds of millions of views on Elon Musk's social media site. That's not the case. "The Tucker Carlson Interview with me was a BLOCKBUSTER. Could hit 200,000,000 Views, and mor


Quordle today - hints and answers for Friday, August 25 (game #578)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
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


11 scary horror movies that'll give you nightmares
200+Mashable / 12h
It's never a bad time to love horror, but there's certainly never been a better time for the genre. Not only are they box office no-brainers, but the dizzying number of choices for what you can watch on streaming screens will make you scream. Luckily, we're here to help, with an equally impressive number of guides on which spooky, gory, and/or goopy flicks to watch on your service of choice. If S


FDA cracks down on bogus anti-viral products from Amazon, Walmart
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / This 1980 transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by three poxvirus, molluscum contagiosum virions. (credit: CDC ) The Food and Drug Administration sent a flurry of warning letters this week over bogus homeopathic products falsely claiming to be antiviral cures—products mostly marketed to children. Amazon , Walmart , and th


Tony Gilroy Says the AMPTP Has 'Almost Nothing in Common But Greed'
Gizmodo / 12h
Tony Gilroy addressed the picket line in a fiery speech earlier today that evoked his Star Wars series, Andor . Gilroy was in attendance at the Screenwriter’s Solidarity Picket in NYC, and when he was given the mic he didn’t hold back from letting the members of both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA