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Here's exactly how thin the iPhone 15 Pro bezels are likely to look
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The iPhone 15 leaks and rumors show no signs of letting up, and the latest unofficial images to appear are renderings showing just how thin the bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are likely to be. These renderings come from yeux1122 on South Korean site Naver (via AppleInsider ), and show how the display bezels on this year's Pro-level iPhones are going to match up with the display
The CEO Of American Airlines Doesn’t Like Giving Free Travel To Employees (And He’s Right)
100+View from the Wing / 4h
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom laid out the reason he doesn't like offering free travel as a form of compensation for employees - which might be surprising since he leads an airline . Continue reading ...
Eight Months Pregnant and Arrested After False Facial Recognition Match
2KNYT > Technology / 11h
Porcha Woodruff thought the police who showed up at her door to arrest her for carjacking were joking. She is the first woman known to be wrongfully accused as a result of facial recognition technology.
IHG Premier Card Bonus: 140K Points + $100 Statement Credit
27One Mile at a Time / 13min
Link: Apply for the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a huge bonus The $99 annual fee IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card is a popular Chase credit card that I think is worth having. Several weeks ago, we saw a great new limited time welcome offer rolled out on the card. I wanted to post a reminder of this, as it’s still around, and it’s a great opportunity. IHG Premier Card limited time b
$300K worth of Magic: The Gathering cards were stolen at this weekend's Gen Con
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is appealing to the public for help identifying two thieves who made off with $300,000 worth of trading cards, including Magic: The Gathering packs, at this weekend's Gen Con. IMPD detectives have released photographs of the two suspects, who reportedly made off with an entire pallet of trading cards on August 2, the day before the show opened to th
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Music, Arts & Literature / 45min
broadcastarchive-umd : broadcastarchive-umd : “Ask Your Neighbor,” once a popular local radio format, still survives in some locations. Bob Allison has been broadcasting the program for over 50 years in Detroit. Long enough, in fact, that his son has joined him in hosting “Detroit’s biggest electronic backfence.” Found a recipe to share under the heading “Wild Things…” From the Tom Buckley collec
Baldur's Gate 3 is already one of Steam's biggest games ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Baldur's Gate 3 may have only released on August 3, but it's already one of Steam's biggest games, clocking up a concurrent user record so high, it's already cemented itself in Steam's top ten most played games ever. The hugely-anticipated sequel – which has been decades in the making – has been breaking its own concurrent record over and over again all weekend (and – this is not an exaggeration
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Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson is Getting a Deckbuilding Game
Gizmodo / 1h
Since 2005's Elantris, Brandon Sanderson has gradually risen in prominence as one of the biggest (and busiest ) fantasy authors working today. And like other authors of similar status, Sanderson’s reach is gradually expanding outside of books over to other industries such as games. Though he’s stepped into the video… Read more...
Metal Gear series tops a staggering 60m worldwide sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear series has topped over 60 million sales worldwide. That's despite the fact that developer/publisher Konami hasn't released a mainline Metal Gear game since 2018, and its last numbered instalment was released almost a decade ago now back in 2015. That hasn't stopped players from indulging in the series' stellar back catalog, however. As spotted by VGChartz , the last time
Passenger Becomes Possessed, Turns To Interpretive Dance After Flight Gets Cancelled
View from the Wing / 2h
When inner rage hits and there's just nothing to do with it except let it out , I suppose this is more productive than taking it out on someone else . A passenger whose flight was cancelled does just that - lets it out - by acting first as though she's possessed, and then turning to interpretive dance to express herself. We've all been there, amiright? Continue reading ...
Open Channel: What's Your Favorite Ninja Turtles Version?
Gizmodo / 2h
Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is the first movie version of the comic book characters since the two live-action films nearly a decade ago. The Heroes in a Half Shell have had an off-and-on relationship with movies, but Mutant Mayhem is shaping up to be one of the better received incarnations.… Read more...
Limited Time: Increased Citi Premier Offer Adds 10x On Citi Travel Portal Bookings Through June 2024
View from the Wing / 2h
Some of you will take full advantage of this new limited time offer. And some of you will pair it with a no annual fee Double Cash card to earn 2x on the spending that this card does not bonus, and move those points into your Premier's ThankYou account. Continue reading ...
News article about the find. I took this picture myself when visiting the A. E. Seaman Mineral…
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
tlatollotl : Old Copper Culture spear point found in the shallows of Portage Lake, Upper Michigan, United States. 6,000 - 4,000 BP. Ancient Copper Spear Point in Special Exhibit at A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum News article about the find. I took this picture myself when visiting the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum several years ago.
Azores Airlines’ Intriguing Porto Transatlantic Flights
400+One Mile at a Time / 3h
Azores Airlines is a small airline with a fleet of eight Airbus A320-family aircraft, based in the Azores (some of the Atlantic islands that belong to Portugal). Historically, the carrier’s network has been focused on offering service from the Azores to both North America and Europe. However, next summer the airline has some interesting new route plans. Azores Airlines’ summer 2024 Porto flights
TikTok users in Europe will be able to opt out of personalized feeds
Mashable / 3h
In Europe the For You Page is about to be a little less for you. TikTok is rolling out the option for users in Europe opt out from its personalized algorithm-based feed. It's one of several changes the social media company is making to comply with the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA). SEE ALSO: New EU law would make Meta and Google reveal their algorithms secrets When users turn off pe
scavengedluxury: Gorky Library, Budapest, 1972. From the...
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
scavengedluxury : Gorky Library, Budapest, 1972. From the Budapest Municipal Photography Company archive.
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Going Back to School
Lifehacker / 3h
As it turns out, not everyone is equipped to make decisions about their future career at the age of 17 or 18. This is especially true when you factor in the years—or, in many cases, decades—it often takes to pay off college loans. Read more...
Barbie Is Now a $1 Billion Hit
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Two weeks after release, Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is part of the billion-dollar club. Read more...
Alex Borstein Loved Watching SNL Growing Up | First Fandoms
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Source: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library (online via…
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gessner-aldrovandi-et-amici : Spotted trunkfish from Marcus Elesier Bloch’s Ichthyologie ou, Histoire naturelle des poissons . Berlin 1796. Source: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library (online via Biodiversity Heritage Library: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/26748 ).
Taking another look at venture debt
28TechCrunch / 4h
Silicon Valley Bank’s nosedive has soured many on venture debt, and for early-stage companies, it bears being cautious. As an option for growth-stage companies with more predictable cash flow, however, things may be a little different. TechCrunch+ spoke with David Spreng, founder and CEO of Runway Growth Capital and author of “ All Money Is Not Created Equal ” to help to clear up some of the misc
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The Best Uses Of Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points
400+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is an underrated program that offers all kinds of useful redemption opportunities. In particular, the program has some of my favorite niche, sweet spot award deals in the world. Virgin Atlantic now belongs to SkyTeam , which has greatly expanded the opportunities to redeem miles through the program. On top of that, Flying Club also has some other individual partners wi
The Best Way to Clean Mold From Wood Furniture
41Lifehacker / 5h
When you discover mold growing somewhere inside your home, it’s never something you should ignore. Depending on the location of the mold and how far it has spread, you may need to have a professional get rid of it. But if you come across mold on a piece of wood furniture, it may be something you can deal with… Read more...
How Thomson Reuters is leveraging AI to enhance productivity, rather than replace jobs
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Thomson Reuters is a venerable news and information organization, with its historical roots stretching all the way back to the 19th century. The two companies merged in 2008 and provide a combination of news and specialized information in areas like law, trade and accounting. The organization processes a ton of information every year, relying on a staff of 27,000 subject experts and journalists a
How to Use One-Handed Mode on Android
25How-To Geek / 5h
There's no denying that phones have gotten big, sometimes comically so. It can be nearly impossible to use a modern Android phone with one hand. That's where "One-Handed Mode" comes in, and many Android phones have it.
Hitting the Books: In England's industrial mills, even the clocks worked against you
Engadget / 6h
America didn't get around to really addressing child labor until the late '30s when Roosevelts New Deal took hold and the Public Contracts Act raised the minimum age to 16. Before then, kids could often look forward to spending the majorities of their days doing some of the most dangerous and delicate work required on the factory floor. It's something today's kids can look forward to as well . In
The Incredible Hulk's Sequel Would've Brought More Hulks Into the Fray
23Gizmodo / 6h
2023 is a big year for superhero movies, as it’s when many of them from years past are hitting big milestones. Along with the MCU overall, the original Iron Man turned 15 this year, and it’s not the only one— The Incredible Hulk , which released months later, is similarly a decade and a half old. But unlike Tony Stark,… Read more...
How a frugal approach helped land Lula more runway amid a market downturn
TechCrunch / 6h
It was an eventful week in fintech startup land, and we did our best to capture the highlights. We covered some raises, new product lines, at least one M&A deal and more. Oh, and if you want to receive this in your inbox in the future, sign up here . Lula tightens its belt and raises $35.5M at a 5x valuation One of the coolest things about covering startups is covering them in their earlier stage
MSC Cruises ships from newest to oldest — a complete list
The Points Guy / 6h
What’s the newest MSC Cruises ship? It can be hard to keep track, as MSC Cruises has been rolling out new cruise ships in quick succession over the past few years. However, it’s a good thing to know if you’re in the market for an MSC Cruises voyage. The newest MSC Cruises ship is typically also the MSC Cruises ship with the most bells and whistles and the most up-to-date cabins, restaurants, bars
American Airlines Begins Rebuilding Its New York Strategy
View from the Wing / 6h
Before the pandemic American basically squatted on slots, flying as little as possible without giving up their New York assets. More domestic short flights and less international long haul from New York could be a move back in that direction. Hopefully not - hopefully they've learned an important lesson they've articulated over the past two years. Continue reading ...
huariqueje: Childhood - Feliu Elias , 1920.Catalan,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
huariqueje : Childhood - Feliu Elias , 1920. Catalan, 1878-1948 Oil on panel
Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card Review: Big Perks, Reasonable Fee
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card Marriott Bonvoy has quite a portfolio of credit cards , thanks to agreements with American Express and Chase. It can be overwhelming for many to decide which card makes the most sense. While there are a few personal credit cards to choose from, there’s only one Marriott business credit card, so I wanted to take a closer look
Google Pixel Watch 2 leak reveals the key upgrades we can expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It looks as though the Google Pixel Watch 2 is going to be launched before the end of the year, and a major leak just revealed some of the key upgrades that are coming to the Wear OS smartwatch this time around. The leak is courtesy of Android Authority , and is based on "a source inside Google". Don't take any of this as official or confirmed right now, but these new features and upgrades could
The May Queen and other poems / Alfred Lord Tennyson ; designed, written out and illuminated by…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
The May Queen and other poems / Alfred Lord Tennyson ; designed, written out and illuminated by Alberto Sangorski. Rubricated and illuminated. Colophon: “This manuscript, selected poems of Alfred Lord Tennyson, The May Queen , The sea fairies , The beggar maid , Hero to Leander , and Dora was designed, written out, and illuminated by Alberto Sangorski for Messrs. R. Rivière & Son bookbinders & bo
How to Fix YouTube Playback Error (11 Solutions)
How-To Geek / 7h
YouTube’s vague “Playback Error” can be frustrating, especially if you see it frequently. Here are some things you can try to clear up the issue once and for all.
This Borges-Inspired AI Model Can Create Poems Based on iPhone Photos
Gizmodo / 7h
By now, just about everyone has seen the digital art and prose of generative AI models like Midjounrey and ChatGPT . In a reversal of the text-to-image format of Midjourney, a New York-based technologist and artist has released a new app that flips those concepts on their head, having AI models conjure up poems based… Read more...
Why You Shouldn't Use Garden Soil for Plants in Outdoor Containers
29Lifehacker / 7h
Garden soil may seem like the right choice for an outdoor container garden, but as it turns out, there are better options. Here’s what to know. Read more...
Sam Altman Fears AI’s Effect on Elections
Futurism / 7h
Election Meddling Once again, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — whose November launch of the popular chatbot ChatGPT arguably kicked off the widespread public adoption of generative AI technology — is worried about the impacts of the technology that he's actively working to build . This time, he's concerned about the potentially destructive effects that generative AI tools may have on the democratic proces
T cells burn out just a few hours after encountering cancer tumors
100+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / This microscopy image shows a cytotoxic T cell (blue) attacking a cancer cell (green) by releasing toxic chemicals (red). (credit: Alex Ritter, Jennifer Lippincott Schwartz, and Gillian Griffiths/National Institutes of Health) A key function of our immune system is to detect and eliminate foreign pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Immune cells like T cells do this by distinguishing
Dessertmaggedon To Dessert Heaven? American Airlines Lounges Serving Eclairs, Macarons [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
From our vertical files: “All the World’s a Library” by Margaret Godley
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
How to Get Gmail as a Desktop App on Windows
How-To Geek / 8h
Do you want to use Gmail as a desktop app, much like how you use other email clients like Outlook? Does Google officially offer a Gmail app for computer users? As a Gmail user, you've probably asked yourself these questions. Let's dig in and look at how you can get a desktop Gmail experience.
Scientists Say the Sun Has Been Shooting Out Super-Bright Light For Years Without Anyone Noticing
200+Futurism / 9h
Bright Lights There's a ton of bizarrely-bright light shooting out of the Sun, scientists say — and it's been happening for years, right under our noses. Astronomers out of Michigan State University have not only detected uber-energetic gamma rays coming out of the Sun, but have also found way more of them than they expected. The new research, published in the journal Physical Review Letters , fo
Ocean Hits Highest Recorded Temperature, Still Rising
72Futurism / 9h
Dire Straits More grim news from Earth's oceans. As the BBC reports , new data from European Union climate change authority Copernicus shows that our oceans, at a staggering average of near-70 degrees Fahrenheit, have officially broken all previous heat records. And unfortunately, according to the sobering report, scientists are only expecting those temperatures to keep rising — likely spelling d
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card Loyalty Points Earning Explained
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® ( review ) is American Airlines’ most premium credit card, and it recently underwent a full refresh . While the card has a $595 annual fee, it offers all kinds of perks, including an Admirals Club membership . For those looking to qualify for elite status with Am
How to Automatically Delete Passcode Texts on Android and iOS
78Wired / 9h
Here’s one simple way to reduce your security risk while logging in.
Beats Studio Pro Review: Good, Not Great
46Wired / 9h
These noise-canceling headphones take on Apple’s AirPods Max and Sony’s WH-1000XM5, but they lack a few key features.
How to Play All of Those Old Flash Games You Remember
46Wired / 9h
Flash is dead. Long live Ruffle.
Internet Explorer: The Rise and Fall of an Internet Legend
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft's ubiquitous browser Internet Explorer was finally put to rest in 2023, but it was a long and winding road to retirement. Here's how Internet Explorer became the face of the web browsing experience and then faded away.
Startup Working on Super-Long Tube That Shoots Stuff Into Orbit at Mach 30
47Futurism / 10h
Rockets, Shmockets We know what you've all been thinking: why build sophisticated rockets to get payloads into orbit, when you could simply build dumb and loud concrete tubes instead? That's apparently the question that Longshot Space CEO Mike Grace has been asking himself, at least. In a recent interview with TechCrunch , Grace, whose company is working to build a hypersonic launch system design
MIT Scientists May Have Found a Cheap Way of Storing Huge Amounts of Energy in Cement
500+Futurism / 11h
Cement Energy A team of MIT researchers has figured out a way to create a supercapacitor simply by mixing cement, the binding ingredient of concrete, and a fine charcoal product called carbon black together with water. Better yet, this mixture could allow a home to store a full day's worth of energy in its foundation, potentially paving the way to an efficient renewable energy storage solution th
American’s Boston To New York LaGuardia Route Returns
2KOne Mile at a Time / 11h
Now that American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have terminated their Northeast Alliance , American is bringing back a pretty crucial business route. American’s BOS to LGA route resumes as of October 2023 Even though American has a significant presence in both Boston and New York, the airline doesn’t currently operate a flight between Boston Logan (BOS) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). That will fina
Indiana Tests if the Heartland Can Transform Into a Chip Hub
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
The state has little experience with semiconductors, but the Biden administration has promised to unleash opportunity in “the heartland of America” through the $52 billion CHIPS Act.
Schumer Wields Political Heft in Bid for New York Chips Funds
90NYT > Technology / 11h
The Senate majority leader helped deliver billions of dollars in federal funding for semiconductors. Now he’s pushing for his state to reap benefits.
Years later, the Ashley Madison hack remains an unsolved internet mystery
38Mashable / 11h
It’s downright strange how little we know about the hacker or hackers who exposed the identities of over 30 million Ashley Madison users in 2015. They leaked incredibly sensitive data about millions of people, did not profit in any obvious way, turned "Ashley Madison" into a punchline throughout the English speaking world, and rode off into the sunset. You probably remember the hack, but it's dou
Webb telescope unfolds hypnotic eye of a dying star
72Mashable / 11h
Scientists have homed in on a popular cosmic object, and are now seeing it in a whole new neon light. The Ring Nebula, also called Messier 57, is a cloud of gas and dust shed from a dying star about 2,600 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. This mesmerizing, glowing eye imaged by the James Webb Space Telescope continues to confound astronomers: How could a single star make such a complex
Get a like-new HP desktop and lifetime MS Office Pro for under $300
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of August 6, you can get a refurbished HP EliteDesk computer and lifetime Microsoft Office Pro license for just $279.99 (reg. $779.96) — that's a savings of 64%. Watching tech influencers unbox the colorful, aesthetically pleasing new iMac may tempt you into getting one for yourself. But you may be on a much tighter budget — or just someone who thinks Windows is superior. A somewhat com
Snag a refurbished MacBook Air for $248
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of August 6, you can get a refurbished MacBook Air for only $247.99 instead of $700 — that's a savings of 64%. Shopping for a computer on a budget isn’t easy, especially if you want one that will last. MacBooks are a great option, but a brand-new Apple laptop definitely isn't cheap. If you don’t need the latest hardware and the highest specs, a refurbished computer like this MacBook Air
Power your devices with two 3-in-1 chargers for $88
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of August 6, you can get a two-pack of MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stations for just $87.99 instead of $137.99 — a savings of 36%. Cable clutter is a hassle, especially if you need to recharge at home and in the office. That's a lot of cables to manage, and the mess just builds from there. If you want to streamline your space, try a single charger that can power three dif
This versatile day and night vision camera is now just $61
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of August 6, you can get the TOKK CAM C2+ day and night vision camera for only $60.99 — a savings of 32% off its regular price of $89.99. A home security camera can be a great way to keep an eye on pets or packages while you're away at work. A dash cam can help you document a car accident. A wearable camera might be a great way to take memorable footage of a family trip. If you find you
Get a lifetime of relaxing meditations with this mindfulness app, now $70
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of August 6, you can get a lifetime subscription to Mindfulness.com for only $69.99 instead of $120 — that's a savings of 41%. Whether it’s your first semester of college or the start of your final year, stress comes part and parcel with academics. If you’re already sweating over final exams for classes you haven’t even started, it might be time to try a few soothing exercises like guid
5 tips to help manage your back-to-school mental health
Mashable / 11h
If you're headed back to school , chances are you've already made at least one checklist. Got your schedule? Check. What about your supplies? Check. Talked with friends about which classes you have together? Bet you checked that one more than once. But there's something likely missing from your list, and it might be the most important thing you take care of all year: addressing your mental health
Will the Law Commission’s digital assets final report make the UK a DeFi jurisdiction of choice?
32TechCrunch / 11h
Dr. Adam Sanitt Contributor Dr. Adam Sanitt is a knowledge director specializing in financial disputes, technology and innovation at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. More posts by this contributor Law Commission proposes revolutionary rules for ownership of crypto tokens and NFTs Laws
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