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The End of Airbnb in New York
1KWired / 18h
Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions.
Worf and Riker Have a Heart to Heart in This Exclusive Star Trek: Picard Deleted Scene
1KGizmodo / 12h
When we once again meet Michael Dorn’s legendary Klingon hero Worf in Star Trek: Picard’s third and final season , he’s a very different man to the one we saw across The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine—tempered by a long life of isolation as he has gone on a one-Klingon mission to combat the changeling threat. But… Read more...
Beond: Maldives Luxury Airline Launching Late 2023
7KOne Mile at a Time / 13h
In late 2022, I first wrote about Beond, an odd new all-business class airline concept. There’s now a major update, as the airline has just put flights on sale, and will be launching operations in the coming weeks. I’ve gotta be honest, I’m really confused… New Maldives premium leisure airline concept Beond bills itself as “the world’s first premium leisure airline.” Here’s what the carrier expla
Intel's futuristic 528-thread monster CPU may mark end of an era as chip giant looks beyond x86
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Intel has unveiled a mind-boggling new chip that uses optical networking technology to pack 66 threads into each core, rather than the standard two. The result is a monstrously powerful eight-core CPU with 528 threads. Revealed at the Hot Chips 2023 conference, the 7nm prototype CPU is designed to churn through massive data processing workloads at 1TB/s. It’s the first mesh-to-mesh photonic fabri
Save 50% on this lifetime eSIM mobile data plan
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Save 50% on an aloSIM Mobile Data Traveller Lifetime eSim Plan . If your future plans include a trip to another country, being prepared is usually a great way to start out your journey. That includes understanding your data plans and how you will stay connected while abroad when you need to check your phone for a map, directions, restaurants in the area, and so forth. To get ahead of the g
Lamborghini Lanzador EV First Drive: Shooting for the Moon
Wired / 1h
The Italian supercar maker’s 1,340-horsepower electric car won't go on sale for five years—but that didn’t stop WIRED from taking the prototype for an exclusive early spin.
How to watch NFL 2023 with NFL Game Pass International
Mashable / 1h
Watching the NFL is not straightforward. There are plenty of options, but it is difficult to keep track of which service offers coverage on which day. Plus, subscribing to multiple platforms is not exactly cheap. If you're looking to simplify things this year, you should consider NFL Game Pass International. This service offers livestreams of every NFL game without blackouts, so it's a great opti
22 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free online courses from Stanford University on edX. edX is offering learners from around the world access to Stanford University’s extended education, professional development , and lifelong learning opportunities. And you can take advantage of these opportunities without spending anything. You can find free online courses on everything from computer science to career
How to unblock Korean Netflix for free
Mashable / 1h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is a reliable choice for unblocking extra Netflix libraries. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. South Korean Netflix offers up a huge range of popular Korean dramas , alongside 109 Oscar-winning films and the highest number of Emmy-winning titles offered by any of Netflix's glob
How to watch the Invictus Games 2023 online for free
Mashable / 1h
In this busy season of sport, we're on a mission to provide you with the best ways to watch absolutely everything. If you have time to spare between watching the Rugby World Cup , FIBA World Cup , and Vuelta a España , the Invictus Games is taking its turn in the spotlight. If you're interested in wanting the 2023 Invictus Games for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you
Remember the venerable tape from the VHS era? It’s back with a vengeance and a 50TB capacity
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
IBM has quietly introduced a new tape drive, the TS1170, that can read and write on a new enterprise tape data cartridge, the 3592 JF manufactured by Fujifilm, that has a native capacity of 50 TB - almost three times that of archrival LTO-9 (which currently offers 18 TB). The launch comes five years after the previous TS1160 (which could hold up to 20 TB) and, extrapolating current retail prices,
Josys, a SaaS management platform, raises $93M
58TechCrunch / 2h
Josys, a startup offering a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to automate corporate IT software application management, has raised a $93 million Series B round led by existing backer Global Brain and a new investor, Globis Capital Partners. The latest funding, which brings its total raised to $125 million, comes about a year after its $32 million Series […]
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 6
Mashable / 2h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and there's a new Wordle ! We're here for you every day with some hints and tips 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 September 6's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come
'The Exorcist: Believer' trailer sees two besties get matching possessions
Mashable / 2h
A new trailer for The Exorcist: Believer is here, giving us another preview of what to expect from the latest follow up to the late William Friedkin's iconic 1973 horror film. Namely, incredibly intense friendship bonding. Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia Marcum) are a pair of young girls who mysteriously disappear in the nearby woods, sparking fears of kidnapping. Fortunately, they're
If You’ve Got a New Car, It’s a Data Privacy Nightmare
53Gizmodo / 3h
Bad news: your car is a spy. If your vehicle was made in the last few years, you’re probably driving around in a data-harvesting machine that may collect personal information as sensitive as your race, weight, and sexual activity. Volkswagen’s cars reportedly know if you’re fastening your seatbelt and how hard you hit… Read more...
'The Afterparty' Season 2 ending explained: Who killed Edgar?
Mashable / 3h
After treating us to Wes Anderson homages , Regency romances, and other delightful genre send-ups, The Afterparty' s second season has finally revealed who killed tech mogul Edgar (Zach Woods) — and why. SEE ALSO: 'The Afterparty' Season 2 review: Genre-bending murder mystery is still a total delight As the Season 2 finale opens, the police plan to arrest Grace (Poppy Liu) for Edgar's murder. To
Nonprofits can profit from a discount to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 4h
This one goes out to all the nonprofit organizations. We see you, and we get it. Whether you’re building tech or buying it, a nonprofit budget stretches only so far. That’s why nonprofits (along with students, government and military employees) get a deep discount on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt on September 19–21 in San Francisco. […]
Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 6
Lifehacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 6, NYT Connections #87! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more...
Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles
41BBC News - Technology / 4h
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game.
Affordable, high-tech EVs in focus at Munich’s IAA Mobility 2023
TechCrunch / 4h
Automakers around the world have been making an appearance this week at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the largest auto show in Europe. One of the biggest themes at the event this year was the heightened competition between European and Chinese automakers, as the Europeans fight to introduce lower-cost EVs and catch up to China’s […]
Prepare for a Fight in Your Ahsoka Episode 4 Spoiler Discussion Zone
Gizmodo / 4h
It’s nearly time to return to Star Wars’ galaxy far, far away for the week, with Ahsoka ’s fourth episode dropping tonight on Disney+. But while we wait to talk all things spoiler, here’s another new clip from the show to get you in the mood. Read more...
Spotify strips lyrics from free tier for some users in new ‘test’
TechCrunch / 4h
Spotify’s user base is growing faster than ever, but its paid-subscriber growth isn’t keeping pace with free listeners. That may be why it’s exploring pushing lyrics behind the paywall. Over the past few days, the music-streaming company made waves by locking down lyrics for some of its non-paying users. For those select free-tier listeners, Spotify […]
L3Harris inks three launch deal on Firefly’s Alpha rocket
TechCrunch / 4h
Firefly Aerospace inked a new launch agreement with defense prime L3Harris Technologies for three launches on the Alpha rocket in 2026. Each mission will launch a single satellite manufactured by L3Harris for the U.S. government, part of a $TK million contract the company won from TK in TK. The launches will lift-off from Firefly’s launch […]
Ukraine war: Cyber-teams fight a high-tech war on front lines
78BBC News - Technology / 5h
In 18 months of war, Ukraine has learnt new ways to integrate technology into the modern battlefield.
The Iraqi YouTube star killed by her father
62BBC News - Technology / 5h
Tiba al-Ali's death has sparked the call for change for violence against women in Iraq.
Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn
21BBC News - Technology / 5h
The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year.
Lawsuit Accuses Twitter of Helping Saudi Arabia Pursue Online Dissidents
Gizmodo / 5h
A lawsuit accuses the company formerly known as Twitter (now renamed X by Elon Musk) of helping the government of Saudi Arabia to spy on and violate the human rights of Saudi political dissidents. The legal complaint, which was originally filed in the U.S. District Court of Northern California this past May, was… Read more...
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, September 6 (game #590)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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
Conservative judges revive case on FDA’s “you are not a horse” ivermectin posts
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Tablets of ivermectin. (credit: Getty | Nurphoto ) A panel of conservative judges has revived a lawsuit over the Food and Drug Administration's statements about the anti-parasitic and de-worming drug ivermectin—statements meant to clarify that the drug is not effective against COVID-19 and that formulations for animals, including livestock, are not safe for use in humans . After the FDA
Here’s what we know about a mysterious launch from Florida this week
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / A US Army soldier lifts the hydraulic launching system on the new Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) during Operation Thunderbolt Strike at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on March 3. (credit: Spc. Chandler Coats, US Army ) Airspace and maritime navigation warnings released to pilots and mariners suggest the US military might launch a hypersonic missile this week on a test
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 6, 2023
Mashable / 6h
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
Prosecutors in every state push to combat AI child exploitation
TechCrunch / 6h
The Attorneys General in all 50 U.S. states, plus 4 territories, signed onto a letter calling for Congress to take action against AI-enabled child sexual abuse material (CSAM). “While internet crimes against children are already being actively prosecuted, we are concerned that AI is creating a new frontier for abuse that makes such prosecution more […]
Seeing this Pong chip has me finding excuses to visit Rochester’s Strong Museum
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Look around this image and you'll know fairly quickly whether a Strong Museum visit is worth your time or not. (credit: Strong Museum of Play) Most of my friends in upstate New York, when trying to entice me into a return visit, send pictures of chicken wings, summer days at human-tolerable temperatures, or houses that don't cost more than their parents might have made in their lifetime
Read an Exclusive Excerpt From Gundog by Gary Whitta
Gizmodo / 7h
Imagine a world where humans live, but giant alien robots rule. A world where you find a mysterious map. A map that leads you to an ancient weapon . A weapon that might be the only thing that can destroy the alien overlords and restore freedom to humanity. Would you use the weapon to save the world? Read more...
You Can Get This iCollege Beginner's Cybersecurity Course for $70
Lifehacker / 7h
If you’re interested in cybersecurity and the world of IT, this iCollege Complete 2023 Cybersecurity Developer and IT Skills Bundle is on sale for $69.99 right now . iCollege is an online learning institution with a 4.7-star rating on Indeed, and this sale is for 26 courses with more than 400 hours of instruction in… Read more...
Doctors Discover Instrument Left in Patient’s Body For 18 Months After Surgery
Futurism / 7h
Today in nightmare fuel, we have a curious case out of New Zealand in which an unnamed patient's doctors found a surgical instrument the size of a dinner plate inside her abdomen — a whopping 18 months after the initial surgery during which it was apparently misplaced. In a report , the country's health and disability commissioner Morag McDowell explained the terrifying incident in which a woman
No, this ain’t a GPU card: Unique SSD storage device crams 8 drives to reach up to 55GB/s
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
HighPoint’s first dual-slot NVMe RAID add-in card (AIC) can fit up to eight SSDs into a single unit to reach maximum speeds of 55GB/s – making it arguably the world’s fastest storage device to date. The company – a specialist in making PCIe cards – has built the SSD7749E for mainly industrial and edge server applications. The device can fit eight E1.S SSDs with speeds of up to 28GB/s using a PCIe
More Than 60 'Stop Cop City' Activists Hit With RICO Charges in Georgia
Gizmodo / 7h
Prosecutors in Georgia have filed racketeering charges against several dozen people after a state investigation into ongoing local protests against a proposed police training facility that protestors have named “Cop City,” the Associated Press reported . Read more...
Launch Uncertainty Lingers as Ariane 6 Rocket Undergoes Engine Test
Gizmodo / 7h
Following numerous delays and technical hiccups, the Ariane 6 rocket is undergoing a series of tests that could finally determine a launch period for the heavy-lift launch vehicle at some point next year. Read more...
‘Ask Sophie’ book excerpt: A startup founder’s guide to O-1A visas
TechCrunch / 7h
'Extraordinary ability or achievement' may sound lofty, but you don’t have to have a Nobel Prize to qualify for this visa!
How to Hide Your OnlyFans Payments History
Lifehacker / 7h
There are around 210 million registered users to OnlyFans, a social media platform featuring digital marketing advice , fitness content , vocabulary lessons , and anything else you can think of. There’s also a ton of porn content, catering to literally any interest or fetish that exists on earth. If you’d like to join up… Read more...
The Gaming Shelf Hunts for Hellwhales on the Sea of Death
Gizmodo / 7h
After last week’s Dungeons & Dragons-themed picket I can really feel the solidarity on this blog tonight. Now, in the spirit of industry solidarity, we’re doing something a little different, but for the better. This week is our first showcasing Actual Play podcasts and streams. This edition and the next will feature… Read more...
After a Moon Hop, India's Lunar Lander Takes a Nap
50Gizmodo / 7h
Following an eventful lunar day, India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has been put to sleep to wait out the dreadful darkness of the Moon’s nighttime. Read more...
Bread, Water and Peanut Butter: Sam Bankman-Fried’s Life in Jail
200+NYT > Technology / 7h
Mr. Bankman-Fried, founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has protested his conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits trial on fraud charges.
Spotify puts publicly available lyrics behind a premium paywall in 'routine test'
Engadget / 7h
Spotify is experimenting with the offerings of its Premium service. Over the last few days, several Spotify users on the free tier noticed they no longer had access to in-app lyrics. Instead, they were greeted by a notification bubble saying, “Enjoy lyrics on Spotify Premium,” along with a link to sign up. Spotify says putting the in-app lyrics behind a paywall is just a part of its routine testi
This Is Volkswagen’s New Electric Golf GTI Concept
How-To Geek / 7h
There are not a lot of cars that are as iconic as the reliable Volkswagen Golf in its many variants. The tiny compact car has a presence all over the world, and its relatively affordable price gets you a comfortable, reliable, and compact vehicle that will not disappoint you. Now, as part of Volkswagen's push towards electric vehicles , the German car maker has just showed off yet another concept
Where and when to see fall foliage across the US this year
500+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Though fall doesn’t technically begin until Sept. 23, you need to plan your leaf peeping trip now to see the leaves changing colors across the U.S. When planning a leaf peeping adventure, remember your destination’s altitude, advises an article in Blue Ridge Mountain Life, an online publication that promotes the region. “Fall colors
Big Delta SkyMiles Changes Reportedly Coming September 14
100+View from the Wing / 7h
Delta Air Lines reservations agents are reportedly receiving training on upcoming changes to the SkyMiles program, slated for September 14. Continue reading ...
How to Make Mayonnaise by Hand (With or Without a Blender)
Lifehacker / 7h
Homemade mayonnaise is a different beast from the store-bought stuff. Even my favorite brands—Kewpie and Duke’s—can’t hold a candle to the rich and tangy DIY mayo. The texture is less jiggly, the flavor fresher, and you can customize it by playing around with the acid (vinegar or lemon?), eggs (whole or yolks only?),… Read more...
Watch out AMD - Intel's 14th gen CPU could continue winning streak with new benchmark
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Rumors and leaked reports have been coming out for months on Intel’s preparation of its new line of Core i9 series of processors, called the Raptor Lake refresh. The flagship model’s newly leaked Geekbench score in particular proves how promising its performance might be. The flagship model, the Core i9-14900K processor, managed to score a Geekbench score of over 3.1K for the single-core test. Th
Professor Caught Using ChatGPT When Scientific Paper Was Full of Errors
89Futurism / 8h
A Danish biologist was shocked to find that his name was referenced several times in a scientific paper about millipedes — referring to papers that simply didn't exist. As Retraction Watch reports , Natural History Museum of Denmark myriapodologist Henrik Enghoff suspected the authors of the paper from China and Africa used OpenAI's ChatGPT to dig up academic references — and as it turns out, his
Elon Musk Says He Has to Sue Jewish Anti-Hate Group to Prove He's Not Antisemitic
32Futurism / 8h
X-formerly-Twitter owner Elon Musk is on a quest to prove that he is not antisemitic — and is threatening to sue one of the world's most well-known Jewish advocacy groups to do so. "To clear our platform’s name on the matter of anti-Semitism," the world's richest man tweeted , "it looks like we have no choice but to file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League." "Oh the irony!" he
Three Decades After Launch, Microsoft's WordPad Is Headed to the Trash Bin
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Microsoft is deprecating its WordPad software from Windows, leading to the end of a decades-old staple, the company announced on Friday. WordPad will no longer be available on future versions of Windows and Microsoft says it will no longer update existing software. Read more...
4 Okta customers hit by campaign that gave attackers super admin control
20Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Authentication service Okta said four of its customers have been hit in a recent social-engineering campaign that allowed hackers to gain control of super administrator accounts and from there weaken or entirely remove two-factor authentication protecting accounts from unauthorized access. The Okta super administrator accounts are assigned to users with the highest
YouTube under no obligation to host anti-vaccine advocate’s videos, court says
31Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) A prominent anti-vaccine activist, Joseph Mercola, yesterday lost a lawsuit attempting to force YouTube to provide access to videos that were removed from the platform after YouTube banned his channels. Mercola had tried to argue that YouTube owed him more than $75,000 in damages for breaching its own user contract and denying him access to his
“AI took my job, literally”—Gizmodo fires Spanish staff amid switch to AI translator
40Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Last week, Gizmodo parent company G/O Media fired the staff of its Spanish-language site Gizmodo en Español and began to replace their work with AI translations of English-language articles, reports The Verge. Former Gizmodo writer Matías S. Zavia publicly mentioned the layoffs, which took place via video call on August 29, in a social media post. On August 31, Zav
Sony copyright claims for Bewitched spell trouble for group that preserves old TV
41Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Everyday witch Samantha Stephens and the rest of the Bewitched crew. (credit: Sony) A nonprofit that preserves classic television videos may have its YouTube channel shut down tomorrow over copyright claims for Bewitched episodes that originally aired in the 1960s. The Museum of Classic Chicago Television has about 5,000 videos, including many decades-old commercials and news shows, pos
Starfield’s missing Nvidia DLSS support has been added by a free mod
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
A video from modder PureDark shows off the performance benefits of DLSS3 in the Patreon-only version of his mod. Nvidia graphics card owners can rest easy; Starfield modders have already added support for Nvidia's Deep Learning Super-Sampling (DLSS) technology (alongside the game's official support for AMD's FSR2 upscaling). But unlocking the full power of that mod will require either paying for
Award Winning Bird Images Are the Best Thing You’ll See All Day
31Gizmodo / 8h
Photographers from around the world recently submitted 20,000-odd images of bird species to the Bird Photographer of the Year contest. The showcase captures the diversity of the class Aves, as well as the dramatically different habitats the animals occupy and the ecological niches they inhabit. Read more...
Why Weather Forecasts Are Only Accurate Two Weeks Out
Lifehacker / 8h
No matter how advanced science gets, we’ll always reach a wall on forecasting the weather into the future—and that threshold, on average, is two weeks. That is how long an unaccounted-for event in our environment takes to have a significant impact on the weather. If you’re planning on inviting friends for a picnic or… Read more...
Windows 11 Might Break Some Old Apps, in the Name of Security
How-To Geek / 8h
Internet security is more important than ever these days, and in order to keep yourself secure online, using the latest protocols is a must. You'd be surprised by the amount of software that uses older TLS protocols, but Microsoft is looking to cut down on that, as the company would like to remind you that old TLS specifications are about to be deprecated — and some of your older software might b
Apple Could Be Making Its Own Low-Cost Chromebook Lookalike Laptops
45Gizmodo / 8h
Apple may be thinking up ways to offer laptops that are cheaper and more pared down than its existing MacBook Air line. As reported by DigiTimes (via MacRumors ), industry sources are speculating Apple could be working on a lower-cost version of its MacBooks that would compete in the crowded Chromebook market. Read more...
Old Ghosts Haunt a New Home in Eerie Tale 'Night in the Chrysalis'
Gizmodo / 8h
Edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr., Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology features an introduction by acclaimed horror author Stephen Graham Jones and unsettling tales by a wide range of Indigenous authors . io9 is thrilled to share one of the entries, “Night in the Chrysalis” by… Read more...
Zoom Is Jumping on the AI Chatbot Bandwagon
Gizmodo / 8h
Less than one month after enduring public backlash over confusion about how it trains its artificial intelligence tools , Zoom says it’s prepared to plow forward with a ChatGPT -style chatbot to embed in its videoconferences and accompanying chats. Zoom believes its beefed-up AI Companion AI tool could boost… Read more...
How to Overwinter Your Tomato Plants
21Lifehacker / 8h
The true measure of any home gardener is their first tomato. Not just any tomato, but one of those giant heirloom slicers, which they will display with smug self satisfaction over social media. The earlier in the summer, the better, which leads gardeners to do all kinds of wacky things to get bigger plants in the… Read more...
You Can Keep Cocktails Cold Without Ice
29Lifehacker / 8h
Ice has become a given in cocktail culture, but there are good reasons to do without. You avoid overly diluting your drink, it’s friendlier on the environment, and you could be a forerunner in the scaffa (room-temp drink)trend. Or maybe you’re here because you simply ran out of ice. It happens. Luckily, you don’t need… Read more...
Get 25% off base fares with this Allegiant Labor Day deal
22The Points Guy / 8h
As summer unofficially ends, airlines are rolling out tons of deals for cheap travel. For its Labor Day sale, Allegiant is offering 25% off base fares to all the cities in its network. With a 25% discount, flights can go for as little as $38 one-way. Plus, the travel dates are flexible, since the sale applies to any travel until May 14, 2024, as long as flights are booked by Wednesday. However, o
Forget about Bitcoin: this startup will pay for your spare GPU power to train AI in an open source network
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Akash’s network of 'GPUs for hire' might be a game-changer for the way in which computing resources are allocated to train the generative AI models of tomorrow. Akash is a company that’s hoping to flip the entire notion of cloud computing on its head by giving customers the means to ditch major providers, and instead turn to a decentralized market for compute resources. In essence, the firm wants
E-commerce loan startup Wayflyer secures $1B deal from Neuberger Berman
29TechCrunch / 9h
Wayflyer, which provides financing to e-commerce startups in exchange for a portion of their future revenue, today announced that it secured $1 billion in capital from investment management firm Neuberger Berman. In a press release, Wayflyer describes the funding as an “off-balance sheet program,” meaning that the company was allowed to keep certain assets and […]
garadinervi:John Cage, (1969-1973), M: Writings ‘67-‘72,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
garadinervi : John Cage , (1969-1973), M: Writings ‘67-‘72 , Wesleyan University Press, Middletown, CT, 1973, pp. 92-93 (Monoskop pdf here ) [then Marion Boyars Publishers, London, 1998] [Libreria El Astillero, Cantabria. © John Cage Trust]
'Hit Man' review: Richard Linklater delivers the year's most killer comedy
Mashable / 9h
"Gary Johnson" seems like the kind of unassuming name a screenwriter might make up for someone content in his mundane routine. It's the perfect name for the character Glen Powell plays in Hit Man , the film he wrote alongside director Richard Linklater, which introduces us to Johnson as a smiling, simple, slightly dorky psychology teacher at a New Orleans high school. Gary lives alone with his tw
Could Arm be worth more than $51B?
33TechCrunch / 9h
Would Arm be able to wrangle a price-sales and price-earnings premium to Intel and TSMC? We think so.
TikTok job postings point to social features to help it compete with Meta
Engadget / 9h
TikTok appears ready to move the platform closer to a full-fledged social network. As spotted by Axios , the company has posted new job listings for positions focused on social networking features and expanded direct messaging. A “Product manager - TikTok social” posting reads that the company wants to build “meaningful social connections between users.” The job listings are reportedly connected
Around One in Three Guys Have HPV
60Gizmodo / 9h
Plenty of men worldwide are carrying the human papillomavirus, or HPV, new research has found. The study estimates that about one in three men currently have at least one strain of genital HPV, while one in five have a strain known to increase the risk of certain cancers in both men and women. Many of the worst types… Read more...
How (and why) to combine your Chase Ultimate Rewards points into a single account
22The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Chase’s Ultimate Rewards program can offer some incredible value. It’s no surprise that the currency regularly appears near the top of TPG’s monthly valuations , checking in at 2 cents per point in our most recent iteration. One of the best things about the Ultimate Rewards program is how flexible the points are, not
Okra raises $12M as it brings solar power to grids in developing areas
23TechCrunch / 9h
It’s been fun watching Okra Solar’s journey over the last few years. I first encountered the firm on a trip to Shenzhen, before it won our 2019 Hardware Battlefield competition in that city. Today it’s announcing a $12 million Series A aimed at serving wide swaths of the world that presently lack access to electricity. […]
Using AI to talk to trees with Graham Hine from ePlant
31TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Graham Hine, the co-founder and CEO of ePlant, a startup that creates sensors that monitor the health of trees. Hine talked about what got him interested in the tree space to begin with and […]
Warner Bros. Files Adjusted Income Report, Feeling the Burn of Withheld Work
21Gizmodo / 9h
Remember earlier this month when Warner Bros . said that it had saved money on the strikes? Well, it seems like that may have been more than a little presumptuous. Today, Warner Bros . filed a document with the Securities and Exchanges commission that said it would be losing more money than expected in quarter three… Read more...
Sony just made a tiny full-frame camera for drones – and it'll cost you big
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Sony is taking photography to the sky as the tech giant reveals a new small camera that’s been specially designed to be placed into drones: the ILX-LR1. While the name may not be super catchy, it does exemplify the idea of big things coming in small packages. The camera measures approximately 100 x 74 x 42.5 mm (about 4 x 3 x 1.7 inches) and weighs 8.6 oz. Despite its tiny stature, the ILX-LR1 is
KitchenAid stand mixers and immersion blenders are up to 25 percent off
Engadget / 9h
We're getting into the last days of summer in the northern hemisphere. As fall comes into view, many of us will be spending more time at home cooking. Having high-quality equipment (and ingredients) can help ensure you make the best food possible. To that end, you may want to consider picking up a KitchenAid stand mixer and/or immersion blender during a current Amazon sale . The KitchenAid Cordle
'Origin' trailer promises another moving film from director Ava DuVernay
Mashable / 9h
At first glance, Isabel Wilkerson's best-selling nonfiction book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents — an expansive examination of global caste systems — may seem more suited to a documentary feature than a narrative film. Yet with Origin , director Ava DuVernay ( Selma , When They See Us , 13th ) has transformed Wilkerson's work into a deeply personal story rooted in the author's own experienc
Elon Musk blames the ADL for X's problems, floats lawsuit
Mashable / 9h
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter , has had a rough year since Elon Musk acquired the company last October. However, according to Musk, there is a reason for X's struggles. He says the Jewish anti-extremism civil rights organization Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is "primarily" the reason behind the social media platform's revenue problems. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk 'likes' trending #BanTheADL po
Why Communal Living Might Be the Answer
Lifehacker / 10h
When you hear the word “commune” or the term “communal living,” you might immediately think of 1960s counter-culture radicals living on a farm somewhere, or of a cult that ended in dramatically violent fashion back in the 1970s. But the concept is getting a fresh look in the modern age. Read more...
Last call! Volunteer your way to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 10h
It takes a small army to produce a world-class tech conference, and we’re searching for a battalion of smart, eager volunteers to lend a hand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 on September 19–21 in San Francisco. If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and help us make Disrupt an amazing experience for more than 10,000 […]
Attorneys General from all 50 states urge Congress to help fight AI-generated CSAM
Engadget / 10h
The attorneys general from all 50 states have banned together and sent an open letter to Congress, asking for increased protective measures against AI-enhanced child sexual abuse images, as originally reported by AP. The letter calls on lawmakers to “establish an expert commission to study the means and methods of AI that can be used to exploit children specifically.” The letter sent to Republica
US App Store downloads are dropping, new data indicates
TechCrunch / 10h
There’s a concerning new trend taking place on the U.S. App Store which is impacting companies large and small: many apps are seeing their downloads decline, even as overall App Store revenue grows. The data, which comes from app intelligence firm Appfigures, suggests that some of the biggest apps on the market are slowly losing […]
India’s Moon Rover Has Gone to Sleep
81Futurism / 10h
Nap Time After its victorious first round of primary mission goals, India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar rover and lander — the first spacecraft to successfully land on the Moon's previously untouched South Pole, and India's first Moon landing ever — are taking a well-earned nap. As Space.com reports , both the Pragyaan rover and the Vikram lander are officially in "sleep mode" as they await the next luna
Hacking device Flipper Zero can spam nearby iPhones with Bluetooth pop-ups
91TechCrunch / 10h
Thanks to a popular and relatively cheap hacking tool, hackers can spam your iPhone with annoying pop-ups prompting you to connect to a nearby AirTag, Apple TV, AirPods, and other Apple devices. A security researcher who asked to be referred to as only Anthony demonstrated this attack using a Flipper Zero, a small device that […]
Dealmaster: Garmin watches, Lenovo ThinkPads, Apple MacBooks, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Garmin) We're at the tail end of summer, but that doesn't mean your fitness goals have to end after Labor Day. Now that Garmin has launched its latest Venu 3 and Venu 3S smartwatches, select models of the company's older and still excellent Venu 2 series are now on sale. Given Garmin's great track record of bringing new features to older wearables through future software updates,
Wheel of Time Directors and Producers on the Show's Big New Season
Gizmodo / 10h
Adapted from Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy tales , Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time kicked off its second season last week. With three episodes out there in the world, and more coming each Friday through the eight-part season, io9 got a chance to talk to some of the show’s directors and producers. Read more...
What to Consider Before Buying a Used Peloton
Lifehacker / 10h
When my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I felt like I should upgrade to something better. But even though I was already following along with Peloton videos (on their app), I thought that getting an actual Peloton was out of reach. But good spin bikes start in the high triple digits, and it turns out Pelotons could be… Read more...
Is Japan Airlines About To Announce New Service To Miami? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Burning Man's Fyre Fest Moment Is Coming to a Close
29Gizmodo / 10h
About 70,000 Burning Man attendees in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert were stuck in the mud this weekend after torrential rains this past Friday evening. Read more...
Facebook Is Killing the News Tab in Several Countries
20Gizmodo / 10h
Meta is removing Facebook’s dedicated news tab in some European countries starting in early December, the company announced on Tuesday. The social giant claims users do not visit the platform for news and political content and claims the change will affect a limited number of users. Read more...
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold: Which one is right for you?
21The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For many, the $500-plus annual fees that come with ultra-premium travel cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve and The Platinum Card® from American Express aren’t justifiable. Unless you’re traveling somewhat regularly and utilizing the full lineup of perks and credits, it may not be worth adding those c
[LAST DAY] Citi AAdvantage Executive Card 100,000 Mile Bonus Offer Is Here
View from the Wing / 10h
To promote changes to the card they have a 100,000 mile initial bonus for a limited time (after spending $10,000 within the first 3 months of account opening). That makes getting the card in the first year an absolute no brainer, since at a value of 1.3 cents per mile that's worth $1,300. Continue reading ...
Xbox’s reporting system for abusive-voice chat arrives this week
Engadget / 10h
Microsoft is set to launch its abusive-voice reporting feature for Xbox consoles. Announced in July , it lets gamers submit inappropriate remarks heard while playing multiplayer titles. The system captures a 60-second clip saved to the console; you then have 24 hours to complete the report. The feature arrives this week in the September update for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. However, it’s initi
The Barbie Party Keeps Going at Home With an Official Release Date
20Gizmodo / 11h
There’s a Barbie blowout celebration planned for all of September, so get your Barbies and Kens together—and all their outfits, of course—for encore fun . Read more...
FedNow will expose fintech’s gaps: Compliance-by-design can help banks avoid risk
TechCrunch / 11h
The best financial technologies will be those created through the lens of regulatory limitations — a compliance by design approach.
You Can Get 15 Bottles of Swirl Wine for $64 Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
Swirl Wines is offering 15 bottles of mixed wines for $64 right now (reg. $225). The price doesn’t include taxes or shipping, but still, each bottle winds up costing less than $10 each to have wine delivered to your doorstep. Read more...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
United Airlines nationwide ground stop lifted after system outage
The Points Guy / 11h
United Airlines issued a ground stop on Tuesday afternoon, briefly pausing departures and disrupting flights across its network. The ground stop, which was lifted at 2 p.m. EDT after about 90 minutes, was requested by United following an “equipment outage,” according to an advisory issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekl
Scientists Discover Strange Link Between Internet Use and Dementia
69Futurism / 11h
Scientists investigated whether internet use is linked with the likelihood of developing dementia — and found, interestingly, that moderate and regular internet use seems to be cognitively helpful to older folks, even if their Facebook posts might sometimes suggest otherwise. Published in the August edition of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society , the paper's authors at NYU's School of
Cyberpunk adventure game Stray will be adapted as an animated movie
Engadget / 11h
The critically-acclaimed cat-based adventure game Stray is getting an actual animated movie. Even cooler? The title's original publisher Annapurna is making the flick, after it scored a surprise hit on Netflix with its first animated feature Nimona . The creative team is still under wraps, but Annapurna Animation head Robert Baird told Entertainment Weekly that the film is in active development a
All United Airlines Flights Grounded [Update: Ground Stop Lifted]
32View from the Wing / 11h
United Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop for all flights, both mainline and regional, due to a computer issue. Flights are unable to take off, though flights already in the air continue to their destinations. Continue reading ...
Around and around and around through time we go in new teaser for Loki S2
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
New teaser for Loki S2 provides new footage ahead of the season's October premiere. Anticipation is mounting among Marvel fans for the October debut of the second season of Loki , starring Tom Hiddleston as everyone's favorite Norse god of mischief. We now have a new teaser showcasing a time-slipping Loki seemingly caught in an endless cycle of shuttling between the past, present, and future as h
Google Nest Cams will start charging 25%-33% more per month to record video
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Google) Google has been raising the price of nearly all its subscriptions lately, and the latest service to get a price boost is the Nest Aware subscription for Nest cameras. 9to5Google reports prices are going up 25–33 percent, depending on which tier you're currently subscribed to. Judging by the (very unhappy) posts in the Nest subreddit , many users are getting emails detaili
As X bleeds cash, Musk threatens Anti-Defamation League with defamation lawsuit
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor | Anadolu Agency ) Last month, X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, sued a group of hate speech researchers in the United Kingdom, claiming that they had instigated advertiser boycotts that allegedly lost the platform "tens of millions" of dollars. Now, X owner Elon Musk has threatened to sue another group advocating against hate speech, the Ant
Four-person crew returns to Earth aboard SpaceX’s Dragon capsule
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft splashes down in the Atlantic Ocean early Monday off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida. (credit: NASA TV ) A SpaceX Dragon capsule with a crew of four returning from the International Space Station streaked through the atmosphere over Florida and splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean early Monday, closing out the company's initial commercial crew
European official on Ariane 6 debut: “Please allow me to not speculate at this time”
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Ariane 6 rocket's upper stage undergoes hot fire testing on September 1. (credit: ESA/DLR/ArianeGroup) Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is reaching its decisive phase of testing, officials said this week. This includes a short and long-duration firing of the rocket's first stage at European launch facilities in French Guiana, tests that could occur today and about one month from now. "T
United Airlines briefly grounded all flights due to a 'computer issue'
Engadget / 11h
You might have faced an unexpected but perhaps brief delay if you were catching a United Airlines flight today. The company issued a nationwide ground stop because of a "computer issue," as ABC News first reported. "United Airlines asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide," the Federal Aviation Administration told Engadget. By 1:49PM ET, however, United lifted the ground stop an
No One Will Save You Adds Aliens to a Home Invasion and Looks Awesome
Gizmodo / 11h
Home invasion movies are so prevalent because it’s horror , without the horror. Each and every one of us instantly shudder as we imagine the fear and shock of strangers forcing themselves into our home. But what if that “stranger” was stranger than a normal “stranger?” What if the stranger was an alien? Read more...
Major AI players are getting in sync, but it’s what comes next that really matters
TechCrunch / 11h
There has never before been a technology that has so quickly rallied the private sector to proactively seek government oversight.
How to Overwinter Your Pepper Plants
33Lifehacker / 11h
One of the pains of gardening is that with annual vegetables, you have to start over each year. Sure, you move forward with the accumulated knowledge of gardening years past, but you still have to grow a seed from scratch and nurse it along until it’s mature enough to produce vegetables. For peppers, this can be tortur… Read more...
TechCrunch+ Roundup: How to buy AI, ‘permissionless’ pilots, new VC disclosure rules
TechCrunch / 11h
Founders want to know what new technology can do, but an investor is much more likely to ask about which specific problems it solves.
The DJI Mini 4 Pro has now fully leaked, but I'll be sticking with my Mini 3 Pro
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
As is now tradition for DJI drone launches, the incoming DJI Mini 4 Pro has now fully leaked ahead of its official announcement – and as a Mini 3 Pro owner, I'll be happily sticking with my drone, based on the evidence so far. According to some new Mini 4 Pro retail packaging shared by @Quadro_News (below), there'll be five main differences between DJI's new, sub-250g drone and the Mini 3 Pro, wh
Big vs. small cruise ships: Which will I like better?
200+The Points Guy / 11h
The size of a cruise ship can make or break your vacation. Big and small ships have major differences in atmosphere, activities and entertainment. One person’s dream cruise might even be another person’s nightmare. When choosing a ship, it’s important to think about what you and your traveling companions want to do on your cruise vacation. This guide will help you weigh the decision on which type
Google is changing Android branding with a 3D logo
28TechCrunch / 11h
Google is changing its mobile operating system’s branding by adopting “Android” with a capital A instead of all lowercase letters. The company is also updating the bug droid logo to a 3D avatar. The search giant said that the new Android logo takes elements from the Material design system to match Google’s own branding. The […]
Make Perfectly Fudgey Fudge Pops With Silken Tofu
Lifehacker / 12h
For years, I’ve shied away from making popsicles. They tend to come out just a little too icy . Yet, of all things–not cream, not yogurt, not anything dairy-based–tofu saved the day. Tofu is a sweet and savory sensation in more ways than I can count , so I suppose it comes as no surprise that she’s got yet another trick… Read more...
Google Debuts a New Android Logo and Adds AI to 'At a Glance' Widget
27Gizmodo / 12h
While we wait for Android 14's stable release, Google has decided to grace its users with an updated logo for the upcoming Android brand. The operating system has a new look, and the company is rolling out a few new features to celebrate the occasion. They include AI enhancements for the At a Glance widget and… Read more...
Google’s quarterly Android updates include Zoom and Webex support in cars
25TechCrunch / 12h
Google is introducing new on-the-fly updates for its Android apps including a new Assistant widget, support for Zoom and Webex on Android Auto, and accessibility updates for the Lookup app. The new Assistant widget is about surfacing timely glanceable updates including weather alerts, travel updates, and upcoming event reminders. The company is also adding Zoom […]
It doesn’t look like Y Combinator’s summer demo day batch will surprise us much
31TechCrunch / 12h
We don't want to shock your system this early on a holiday week, but there aren’t very many web3-focused startups in the upcoming demo day contingent.
Apple’s BIS acquisition is a bet on a classical music catalogue, and on building cred in the industry
26TechCrunch / 12h
More than 80% of the music we listen to today is delivered over streaming, according to figures from last year. But when you look at classical music, it’s been a stubborn hold-out, accounting for just a tiny fraction of that, with just 0.8% of streams (and that’s in the stream-friendly market of the U.S.). Apple’s […]
Android Has a (Slightly) New Logo
How-To Geek / 12h
Not too many logos are as iconic as Android's logo . The green bugdroid we all know has been associated to Android for more than a decade, and has been kept as a key element of Android's branding throughout several rebrands. Now, it's time for another rebrand, and as Google is once again revamping Android's visual identity, the bugdroid is still a key part of the brand.
New Android Feature Drop Includes Redesigned Google Assistant Widget
How-To Geek / 12h
Google just revealed the latest Android Feature Drop. While it isn't as robust as the upcoming Android 14 update , it contains plenty of useful new features, including an upgraded Assistant At a Glance widget for non-Pixel users. These improvements should arrive on your Android phone within the coming weeks or months, depending on how quickly your smartphone's manufacturer delivers firmware updat
Windows laptops have no chance of catching up with MacBooks – and it’s the iPhone 15’s fault
68TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The biggest threat to future Intel-based laptops isn’t the MacBook, but another Apple device – the much-rumored iPhone 15 . Ahead of the expected iPhone 15 launch at Apple’s September Event , which is on September 12, a new supply chain report, highlighted by 9to5Mac , suggests that major chip maker, TSMC, will exclusively make 3nm chips for Apple, for the rest of the year. While this might not s
Is Google Chrome violating your privacy? Scary new notification spooks users - here’s what you can do
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Many users have reported seeing a rather worrying notification when they load up Google Chrome, which reveals that Chrome will start showing them ads that rely on data from your browsing history. This immediately rang alarm bells for users as it’s essentially accessing your private log of online browsing activity to show you ads specific to you, without being clear about how often your history wi
Google Freshens Up Its Android Brand and Drops New Features
67Wired / 12h
The world’s most popular mobile operating system just got a light makeover, and Google announced a handful of AI features for Android ahead of Android 14.
The Android logo gets a new look and a 3D bugdroid
Engadget / 12h
Android 14 is fast approaching. But before Google publicly releases the next big version of the mobile operating system alongside its latest Pixel devices , the company has revealed a refreshed Android logo. In a blog post, Android consumer brand management director Jason Fournier wrote that the company wanted the bugdroid to "appear as dynamic as Android itself." By overhauling the full-body loo
Buy Marriott Bonvoy Points With 35% Bonus (0.93 Cents Per Point)
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Several weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy launched its current promotion on purchased points . While this is weaker than past promotions we’ve seen for buying Bonvoy points, it could still represent a good deal for some. I wanted to post a reminder of this offer, as it will be ending soon. Promotion on purchased Marriott Bonvoy points Through Friday, September 8, 2023, Marriott Bonvoy is offering a bonu
French VC firm Founders Future reaches $80 million first close for its new funds
22TechCrunch / 12h
Founders Future is a pretty recent entrant in the French VC scene, but it has already built an interesting portfolio of tech startups over the past few years. The firm is currently in the process of raising two new funds — Founders Future II and Founders Future Expansion. Launched in 2018 by Marc Menasé, a […]
You need to talk to your kid about AI. Here are 6 things you should say.
47MIT Technology Review / 12h
In the past year, kids, teachers, and parents have had a crash course in artificial intelligence, thanks to the wildly popular AI chatbot ChatGPT. In a knee-jerk reaction, some schools, such as the New York City public schools, banned the technology—only to cancel the ban months later. Now that many adults have caught up with the technology, schools have started exploring ways to use AI systems t
Gannett Sports Writer on Botched AI-Generated Sports Articles: "Embarrassing"
Futurism / 12h
For young athletes, there are few moments as exciting as when they first see their name in the newspaper — preferably for a goal scored, or a save made, and extra points if a local reporter asks for a quote. That dynamic is now on the line at Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and many other regional newspapers, where it was forced to pause the publication of abysmally low quality AI-generated a
The Differences Between the Steam Deck and Lenovo Legion Go
Lifehacker / 12h
Not only is handheld PC gaming now a reality, you actually have quite a few great options to choose from. One of the most notable, of course, is Valve’s Steam Deck , beloved for its easy-to-navigate menus and excellent emulation. However, the new Lenovo Legion Go is also an enticing device, albeit a bit more expensive… Read more...
The Exorcist: Believer's New Trailer Shows Off Its Horrifying Reunion
38Gizmodo / 12h
The Exorcist: Believer fears nothing except Taylor Swift —specifically, her surprise concert film , which nudged the horror revival ’s opening date forward a week. But from the looks of its visceral latest trailer, audiences will have plenty of nightmares when David Gordon Green’s movie opens October 6. Read more...
Baldur's Gate 3 director says Larian is already "busy" on its next game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke confirms Larian Studios is already at work on a new game. During a sit down with the Dungeons & Dragons YouTube channel , Vincke revealed that while the team may have just shipped Baldur's Gate 3 after a six-year development cycle, it's already "busy" on the next project (via PCGamesN ). “Every game developer will tell you that when you’ve finished there’s thi
Breeze announces its biggest sale ever with 50% off all routes
64The Points Guy / 12h
Budget startup Breeze Airways is celebrating the start of fall by offering half off the base fare on all flights through March 7, 2024. The carrier operates flights to and from large U.S. hubs such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as well as smaller, more under-the-radar airports such as Florida’s Vero Beach Regional Airport (VRB) and Ohio’s Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). You’ll have to bo
The 5 best no-annual-fee airline credit cards
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Starter travel rewards cards come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re looking for a way to earn frequent flyer miles with your favorite airline, numerous options are available. No-annual-fee airline credit cards are also fantastic options for experienced award travelers who already own multiple cards in the
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor patch promises 'solid 60 fps' performance on consoles
Engadget / 12h
Respawn and EA are rolling out a significant patch for Star Wars: Jedi Survivor . The game, plagued with performance issues at launch, now supports a “solid 60 fps” in performance mode on consoles. In addition, the PC version (which bore the brunt of many of the performance complaints) also received some stability improvements in patch seven. The game’s patch notes say PS5 and Xbox Series X/S use
Alone in the Dark reboot delayed to the oh-so-spooky month of January
Engadget / 12h
The classic survival horror series Alone in the Dark recently announced a reboot set to release in October, but it just got delayed to January. This push isn’t for the usual reasons. The game doesn’t need more polish or anything like that. It’s simply a matter of finding an audience in the bustling gaming month of October, given the flood of titles coming in the next several weeks. The new releas
For the first time in 40 years, Windows will ship without built-in word processor
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The venerable WordPad is one of the few built-in Windows apps that hasn't seen any kind of improvement in Windows 11, and now it looks like its days are numbered. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Whatever its other flaws, Windows 11 has given the operating system's built-in app suite its biggest overhaul in many years. For apps like Calculator, the changes have been merely cosmetic, but ever
Nomad's 3-in-1 Wireless Charger Can Charge All Your Apple Tech
How-To Geek / 12h
The concept of wireless charging stations that can charge multiple devices at once is an occasionally troublesome one. Apple tried, and utterly failed, to make one with the AirPower , but there are plenty of other options out there that are able to pull this off by doing a station-like design with multiple modules. Nomad has just released a new model following this same philosophy, and it looks l
The Bear season 3: everything we know so far
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Bear season 3: key information - Hasn't been formally announced - Filming unlikely to begin any time soon due to writers and actors strikes - Unsurprisingly, no trailer has been released - Key cast all expected to return - Should pick up plot threads from previous two seasons - Potential for more installments The Bear season 3 feels like a mere formality at this point. With a Rotten Tomatoes
Star Trek: Very Short Treks Is a Bizarre Tribute to the Original Animated Series
300+Gizmodo / 12h
The original Star Trek animated series turns 50 this year, and while there’s certainly at least some animation from the boldly going adventures of the Trek universe still in the works at Paramount, the network is getting into a celebratory mood in the weirdest way possible. Read more...
The 'Only Murders in the Building' clue you might have missed
Mashable / 12h
The fan theories are running amok. Everyone has their own opinion on who this season's killer is. And I'm about to add more fuel to Only Murders in the Building 's fire and declare that Tobert (Jesse Williams) is the suspect to whom we should all be paying more attention. Now you might ask: how could
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