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How to Subscribe to a Twitch Streamer Using Amazon Prime


1KHow-To Geek / 6h
An Amazon Prime membership offers several benefits, one of which is a free Twitch Prime membership. Here's how to link your accounts and get all the benefits of Twitch Prime for free.


Elon Musk Stormed Into the Tesla Office Furious That Autopilot Tried to Kill Him
300+Futurism / 6h
Staying In Lane Way back in 2015, Tesla CEO Elon Musk would frequently give his engineers an earful after his car company's infamous Autopilot driver assistance tech nearly got him killed during test drives on multiple occasions — though there's a chance its dangerous behavior may have been due to Musk's stubbornness on how the technology should be built. The scoop comes from Walter Isaacson's ne


19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
42View from the Wing / 1h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Continue reading ...



Apple Watch Series 10 rumors: What we know so far
Mashable / 17min
The Apple Watch Series 9 , announced just days ago, is old news already. Let's talk about the next Apple Watch. Apple cleared the air on the Apple Watch Series 9 at its big iPhone 15 event last week, but rumors are already flying about the next iteration. That makes sense; people love Apple rumors and the Series 9 is not that different from its predecessors, save for the nifty double tap feature.


Wild cat By: W. S. Berridge From: The Book of the Animal Kingdom 1910
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Introducing Emilia to Tumblr.
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honey-bunchesofgoats : She enjoys sleeping on unsteady surfaces like books.


American Airlines Changes Program Rules: Are They Next To Devalue?
View from the Wing / 41min
American has updated the AAdvantage terms and conditions to now say that, though they gave advance notice of program changes in 2022 and 2023, they have no obligation to do so in the future. They'll specifically eliminate or change benefits without notice. And if your account is hacked they don't have to restore your miles. Continue reading ...


Black Manta's Scrapped Solo Movie Will Live On in Aquaman 2
Gizmodo / 46min
Earlier in the week, Warner Bros. revealed the first trailer of Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom . When director James Wan talked to the press, he mentioned that Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s Black Manta would serve as the film’s big bad after being more of a henchman to Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson) in the original film. And part… Read more...


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World Of Hyatt Business Card 75K Bonus Points Offer
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card We’re currently seeing a limited time welcome offer on the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card , and this is quite a good incentive to pick up the card. Earn 75K World of Hyatt points with the World of Hyatt Business Card Through October 18, 2023, the World of Hyatt Business Card is offering an improved, limited time welcome offer. You c



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Phantom Liberty's Cinematic Brings Idris Elba to Cyberpunk 2077
Gizmodo / 1h
CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 seemed like it would be the big new thing when it released in 2020, and for the most part, it wasn’t to many. The developer’s spent the years since turning it into a truly solid first outing for a larger franchise, helped by the fact that the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series was pretty… Read more...


littlehorrorshop: Nosferatu, 1922
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littlehorrorshop : Nosferatu , 1922


Use Productive Procrastination to Start a Daunting Task
Lifehacker / 2h
Everyone has certain tasks that we dread more than others, but have to get done eventually. It could be something from our personal or professional life, but in most cases, can’t be offloaded or outsourced to others. The longer we put it off, the worse we feel, and the bigger that task seems. Read more...


The future of batteries needs more than venture capital
TechCrunch / 2h
French battery maker Verkor secured more than €2 billion (around $2.1 billion) to build its Dunkirk gigafactory, which is set to be operational by 2025.


Bill Willingham Tries to Bring Fables Into the Public Domain
20Gizmodo / 2h
Vertigo’s Fables comics from Bill Willingham and a number of artists (such as Mark Buckingham and Lan Medina) is one of the most well known non-Big Two comics. While it officially ended in 2015, it still carries a lot of clout, which is what’s made recent events such a big deal: days ago, Willingham declared that the F… Read more...


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New Delta Amex Card Welcome Offer Restrictions
51One Mile at a Time / 2h
A few days ago, Delta announced massive changes to its SkyMiles program, and to Sky Club access. These changes are clearly motivated by trying to get people to spend more on co-branded Amex cards. Delta is hoping to increase its annual revenue from its Amex card agreement from $6.5 billion in 2023, to $10 billion by 2028. Delta has a suite of seven co-branded credit cards . For those considering


electronicsquid: Bemis Bag celebrates its 50th anniversary. The...
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electronicsquid : Bemis Bag celebrates its 50th anniversary. The original mascot for the company was a cat named Biddy who was a tuxedo cat like this one (Wallace Kirkland. 1950)


The iPhone 15 upgrade you’re looking for: A new style to make your phone stand on its own
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The new iPhone 15 is here, and while it might be the hot product to get, it still has its shortcomings. The sleek glass on the front and the back are still susceptible to breaking, and the wide grab and smooth metal edges can make it hard to hold onto, especially in the many positions you’re likely to hold it throughout the regular course of use. Whether you’re an adventurer looking to make sure


Deal Dive: Elder tech is expanding beyond reactive solutions
TechCrunch / 3h
Bold creates personalized exercise programs for seniors to reduce injury. It's one of the latest companies expanding the eldertech sector.


Apple Music Discovery Station Review: New Music Right Under Your Nose
How-To Geek / 3h
"Hey DJ, play me a song I’ll like but don’t know exists." That would be a tall task for any human or even a computer, but the new Discovery Station on Apple Music handles it well. The personalized radio station is now included as part of an Apple Music subscription and uses a catalog of 100+ million songs to find your next audio obsession.



How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)
100+How-To Geek / 3h
Your iPhone has a "Low Power Mode", which you'll be prompted to activate it when your phone reaches 20% battery. You can also enable Low Power Mode before that point to stretch your battery life further. Here's how it works.


Royal Caribbean packing list: What to pack for a cruise, Royal Caribbean style
The Points Guy / 3h
Whether you’re new to cruising or someone who’s sailed tons of times but hates the prep, packing for a cruise can be a daunting task. There are standard items — including duct tape — that should be a part of any solid cruise packing list . But what if you want to drill down even further and pack items specific to your brand of choice? We’ve created this Royal Caribbean packing list to feature eve


Spicy Flight Attendant Says She’ll Hand Out Upgrades To Passengers Who Bring Her Gift Cards
28View from the Wing / 3h
‘Spicy’ flight attendant Cierra Mistt is back, offering dubious advice. She says you'll get upgraded if you give a gift card to a flight attendant on your flight. And she claims that this works *every time.” Continue reading ...


Japanese Books With Cats
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
godzilla-reads : “ The Guest Cat ” by Takashi Hiraide (trans. Eric Selland) An author and his wife move into a new house and start getting visits from their neighbor’s cat. “ The Travelling Cat Chronicles” by Hiro Arikawa (trans. Philip Gabriel) Nana the cat is on a road trip with his person, Satoru. He doesn’t know where they’re going or why, only that they are visiting Satoru’s old friends. “ T


Here Are the Top AI Stories You Missed This Week
Gizmodo / 3h
If you’re behind on what’s happening with the robot uprising, have no fear. Here’s a quick look at some of the weirdest and wildest artificial intelligence news from the past week. Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly AI write-up , which will go into more detail on this same topic. Read more...


iPhone 16 rumors: Every single thing we know about it so far
Mashable / 3h
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to hit store shelves in September 2024, but despite being in the distant future, leaks of the next-generation flagship line have been flooding in – even before the iPhone 15 was announced . Although it’s early days, we’re already hearing whispers about a memory boost for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pr


How to Force Delete a Folder on Windows 10 and 11
How-To Geek / 3h
Are you having trouble deleting a folder from your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC? If so, that may be a system folder or a folder being used by other apps. We'll show you how to successfully delete "undeletable" folders on your computer.


Guide To Capital One Venture X 10,000 Anniversary Bonus Miles
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Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( Rates & Fees ) or Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture X Business ( review ) are Capital One’s two premium cards. While the cards each have a $395 annual fee, they offer all kinds of perks that help offset those fees. The way I view it, th


Tom & Jerry Theatrical Posters (1944-1950)
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The Best Trees to Plant in the Fall
Lifehacker / 4h
Spring may be the season we associate with planting new additions to our gardens and yards, but some flowers , vegetables , and other greenery are better suited to getting their start in the fall. This is also the case for certain types of trees. Here are a few of the best trees to plant in the fall, and why they… Read more...


How to Run a Linux Program at Startup with systemd
40How-To Geek / 4h
Need to launch a Linux program at boot? The systemd software provides a way to do it on any Linux distro with systemd — which is most of them these days, including Ubuntu. We'll walk you through the process of creating an integrated service —and it even talks to the journal.


Naughty Cats - Imma Vallmitjana
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huariqueje : Catalan, b. ? Oil on canvas , 65 x 46 cm.


American Airlines Five Star Service: How It Works
56One Mile at a Time / 4h
Earlier I wrote about Delta VIP Select , which is Delta’s secret program offering priority ground services for a fee. In this post I wanted to talk about American Five Star Service. Unlike at Delta, this is a published program , and there are some differences between what the two programs offer. How American’s Five Star Service works American Five Star Service is the Fort Worth-based carrier’s pr


American Airlines Flight Attendant Assaulted After Smacking Passenger’s Phone
View from the Wing / 4h
An American Airline flight attendant apparently had his luggage spread on a bench at the Charlotte airport, and a passenger asked if he'd move his belongings to make a spot. The passenger says that the man's partner "started getting on my case." She took out the phone to record the flight attendant's indifference - impolite, perhaps but not illegal - and the crewmember "knocked [the] phone to the


Samsung Galaxy S23 FE render leak hints at its design and colors
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Now that we're more or less over the excitement of seeing Apple launch its new phones, we can turn our attention to what's next for Samsung – specifically the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE , which has been shown off in a newly leaked render. The render, from MSPowerUser via SamMobile , shows the upcoming mid-ranger in four shades: black, white, a rather deep purple, and a very light green. It certainly l


How to Set Up Call Forwarding on Android
51How-To Geek / 4h
Call forwarding on Android allows you to route calls from one phone number to another. This is a super useful feature that isn't difficult to set up. We'll show you how to forward calls on Android.


Paranormal Activity is Crossing Over to the Stage With a Play
Gizmodo / 4h
Since 2007, Paramount’s Paranormal Activity movies have been scaring audiences straight time and time again . For the series’ next big step, it’s jumping over to the other kind of theater in the form of a stage play. Read more...


fragrantblossoms: Ted Hood. Girl with two cats and a kitten,...
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fragrantblossoms : Ted Hood. Girl with two cats and a kitten , ca. 1955.


The Best 55-Inch TVs of 2023
24How-To Geek / 5h
Looking for a new 55-inch television? It's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of options and TV marketing jargon to find what you need. Our handpicked recommendations can help you select the best 55-inch TV.


Excellent value in Europe: Why my family loved the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere
The Points Guy / 5h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9717″] There was a lot riding on my decision to book the Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere for my family’s summertime reunion. It would be the first time some of my nieces and nephews visited another country. It would be the first time in a few years that my cousins would all be together. And, it would probably be the last time all of us could get together at the same tim



Step aside ROG Ally, the Legion Go is the one true Steam Deck killer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Back on September 1, I was able to get my hands on Lenovo’s Legion Go , another entry in the emerging PC handheld market, and tested out its chops with several of the best PC games . After trying out the likes of HiFi Rush and PowerWash Simulator among others, my admittedly meager expectations had been completely and thoroughly blown into the stratosphere. Not only did the Legion Go itself feel c


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campsis : Green Chair


soul-luminnous-eyes: Meta Plückebaum, 1876-1954Little Lästi,...
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soul-luminnous-eyes : Meta Plückebaum , 1876-1954 Little Lästi, n/d, oil on painter’s board, 40.1x30.1 cm


Qatar Airways Admits To Breaking Anti-Trust Law With American Airlines?
View from the Wing / 5h
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker gave an interview to CNN’s Richard Quest, which aviation industry site Enilria flags as the airline CEO reportedly admitting to violating U.S. anti-trust law with American Airlines. Continue reading ...


How to Change Font Size on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 5h
If you'd like to make your system fonts larger on Windows 11 so they're easier to read, it's easy to increase the base Windows 11 text size that will apply system-wide using Settings. Here's how.


Creator of The Wolf Among Us universe releases it to public domain
53Engadget / 6h
Bill Willingham, the creator of the comic book series Fables, says you now own his work, fully and for all time. Willingham has released his work, which served as the basis for Telltale Games' The Wolf Among Us , to public domain — mostly because he can't afford to sue DC Comics. In a lengthy post on his Substack page, the artist went pretty in depth in explaining his beef with the publisher. He


You Need to Update Google Chrome or Whatever Browser You Use
43Wired / 6h
Plus: Spyware-packing ads, TikTok GDPR violations, Elon Musk investigations, and more.


Apple Bids Goodbye to the iPhone Mini
25Wired / 6h
Plus: Bose refreshes the QuietComfort line of noise-canceling headphones, and HP debuts a folding laptop (which means something different than you think it does).


Free Speech Fundamentalist Elon Musk Mass Fired Staff for Saying Mean Things About Him
23Futurism / 6h
Not So Absolute It would appear that billionaire Elon Musk's self-avowed free speech " absolutism " has its limits — and according to Bloomberg , saying mean things about Musk is one of those non-absolute ceilings. Convenient! Serial biographer Walter Isaacson's new book about the founder, " Elon Musk ," unsurprisingly includes several anecdotes about Musk's takeover of the social media company f


Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents May Have Been More Involved in FTX Than We Thought
24Futurism / 6h
Helicopter Parents In the months since FTX's spectacular implosion last fall, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, Stanford law professors and parents of the now-defunct crypto exchange's disgraced — and currently incarcerated — ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, have maintained that they had minimal involvement with the crypto company. As the company line generally went: Fried never worked for FTX, and thou


You Can Stream Thousands of Free Public Domain Audiobooks
57Lifehacker / 6h
Audiobooks make writing more accessible for many people. Unfortunately, they can also be pretty pricey. While it’s possible to borrow audiobooks from your public library, popular titles often have long waiting lists. Beyond that, it can take hundreds of hours to record, edit, and publish a single audiobook. Read more...


Foundation season 3: everything we know so far about the hit Apple TV show's return
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Foundation season 3: key information - Hasn't been officially announced - Filming reportedly underway prior to Hollywood strikes - Unsurprisingly, no trailer is available - Key cast members likely to return - Should pick up 150 years after season 2 finale - No confirmed plot details - Likely to draw from Isaac Asimov's 'Foundation and Empire' and 'Second Foundation' books - Could set up a fourth



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Secret Delta VIP Select Service: How It Works
58One Mile at a Time / 6h
Most people don’t know this (since the airline doesn’t publicize it in any way), but Delta has a VIP service that any passenger can book. I’m not going to suggest that this is some amazing deal that everyone should take advantage of, but it’s a better value than you might assume. I’ve had some readers ask about this program, so wanted to go over the details in this post. In a separate post I wrot


How to Spoof Your Location on Android
33How-To Geek / 6h
It should be no surprise that your Android phone knows your location. There are times when you may not want your phone—or other people—to track you. We'll show you how to fake your location and set your location to anywhere easily.


From our stacks: Cover detail from Cheating Death. H. R. F. Keating. The Mysterious Press, 1992….
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From our stacks: Cover detail from Cheating Death . H. R. F. Keating. The Mysterious Press, 1992. Jacket design by Diane Luger. Jacket illustration by Earl Kelleny.


Amazing: Staff Abandoned Hotel So Guests Took Over Front Desk, Made Breakfast
View from the Wing / 7h
Three guests staying at a La Quinta in Nashville found themselves running the hotel when staff abandoned the front desk. They answered the phones and even set up the hotel’s free breakfast for the rest of the guests. Continue reading ...


A Global Surge in Cholera Outbreaks May Be Fueled by Climate Change
39Wired / 7h
One of the world's deadliest diseases is rising again as extreme weather creates a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria.



How to Restart Outlook on Windows
How-To Geek / 7h
By restarting Microsoft Outlook on your Windows PC, you can fix many minor Outlook issues as well as bring your changes in the app into effect. Whether it's frozen or just a little glitchy, we'll show you how to easily restart your email client on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.


This Driver’s Going To Miss Their Flight Out Of Fort Lauderdale Airport [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...


AI This Week: Time to Replace Your CEO with AI
Gizmodo / 7h
Some of the biggest names in tech met with Chuck Schumer in Washington D.C. this week for a close-door summit designed to inform future AI policy. The guest list included Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and other billionaires who stand to benefit from a lax regulatory environment. Read more...


NASA clears the air: No evidence that UFOs are aliens
38Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / NASA’s UAP study team and newly appointed director of UAP research represent growing efforts to study and declassify UFO-related data. (credit: Hearst Newspapers via Getty Images / Contributor ) NASA’s independent study team released its highly anticipated report on UFOs on September 14, 2023. In part to move beyond the stigma often attached to UFOs , where military pilots fear ridicule


The Expanse Marks Telltale Games' Return to Form
24Wired / 8h
New engine work, motion capture, and experimentation in the new The Expanse: A Telltale Series, gives us all a positive impression for the studio’s future.


How to Build Your Lego Collection Like a Lego Master (2023)
Wired / 8h
You dream of a basement-wide cityscape, but you also have to pay rent. We asked Lego Master and brickfluencer Stacey Roy how to do it.


Massive MGM and Caesars Hacks Epitomize a Vicious Ransomware Cycle
24Wired / 8h
Cyberattacks on casinos grab attention, but a steady stream of less publicized attacks leave vulnerable victims struggling to recover.


7 Things to Know About the New Ram 1500 REV
How-To Geek / 8h
The all-new Ram 1500 REV electric truck is shaping up to be one of the most capable electric vehicles on the market. The REV promises cutting-edge technology, impressive performance, and tons of towing capacity, which is exactly what most Ram truck buyers expect from the brand.


New EV Demolishes Previous Record for Longest Distance Driven on a Single Charge
26Futurism / 8h
Ultramiling Students at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have built an incredibly efficient electric car that's absolutely crushed the previous record for the longest distance driven on a single battery charge. The vehicle, dubbed "muc022," covered just short of 1,600 miles on just a single charge of 15.5 kilowatt hours, officially setting a new Guinness World Record. To put those nu


Starlink Is Falling Way Short of Projections on Revenue and Users
Futurism / 8h
Missing the Mark With its impressive constellation of satellites, Starlink has become somewhat of a household name in spite of its relatively niche market. That hasn't saved it, however, from its numbers coming up drastically short of internal projections, the Wall Street Journal reports . Starlink, a division of Elon Musk's SpaceX, reported a revenue of $1.4 billion for 2022. That's respectable


New Pacific Airlines Will Fly From Ontario To Nashville & Reno
200+One Mile at a Time / 8h
New Pacific Airlines, formerly known as Northern Pacific Airways , has just revealed its two newest routes, as noted by @IshrionA . New Pacific Airlines adds Nashville & Reno routes New Pacific Airlines currently exclusively operates up to 3x weekly flights between Ontario (ONT) and Las Vegas (LAS), though as of now these are only scheduled through early October 2023. The route operates on Sunday


New iPhone 15 leak reveals the battery capacities of all four models
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The iPhone 15 handsets have now been officially unveiled, but Apple traditionally doesn't reveal every individual spec for its phones – which leaves us relying on other sources and teardowns to get a full picture of what these handsets offer. We now apparently have the specific battery capacities for all four iPhone 15 models, as per a filing with a regulatory body in China spotted by MySmartPric


Are all men obsessed with the Roman Empire? We investigate.
21Mashable / 9h
Ask the dudes in your life how often they think about the Roman Empire. You might be surprised to learn the answer: often and regularly. That's what TikTokker @paige.elysee discovered earlier this week. In a video posted on Tuesday, she recapped a recent conversation she had with her girlfriends, where someone posed the innocuous question: "How often does your boyfriend, or the man in your life,


NASA Astronaut Breaks Agency's Record for Longest Stay in Space
Futurism / 9h
Record Breaker NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has now spent more consecutive days in the Earth's orbit than any other NASA astronaut before him. The 47-year-old US Army veteran has spent the last 355 days and counting aboard the International Space Station, a staggeringly long stay hundreds of miles above the Earth's surface. "In some ways, it's been an incredible challenge," he said during a live st


Japanese Moon Mission Carrying Weird Rolling Robot
Futurism / 9h
Moon Ball Drop Japan is hoping to follow up India's successful landing on the surface of the Moon early next year — and helping it along will be a tennis ball-shaped rover that's giving us just a little bit of the same energy as BB-8 from the Star Wars movies. The Japanese space agency JAXA's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe launched into space last week , carrying the odd robot d


Baseus 100W Power Bank Review: Premium Power and Performance
How-To Geek / 9h
The Baseus 100W Laptop Power Bank isn't your average USB portable battery, in ways both good and not so good. With its 20,000mAh battery and Baseus' claim that you'll get up to 100 watts from a single USB-C port, we put the Baseus 100W through some tests to see just how reliable it actually is.


Emirates Business Class Meal Pre-Ordering Expands
57One Mile at a Time / 9h
Emirates is in the process of expanding its meal pre-order program. It’s good to see this concept expanded, but don’t expect it to be as robust of a feature as Singapore Airlines’ Book The Cook program . Select your Emirates business class meal in advance Several weeks ago, Emirates began trialing the concept of letting business class passengers select their meals in advance, and this has now bee


OpenAI CEO: AI is working just fine...for now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The CEO of OpenAI has admitted that he is surprised by how well the technology is working, especially in the face of extreme excitement and hype. Speaking at Dreamforce 2023 , Sam Altman and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff discussed a wide number of AI topics, but the OpenAI founder admitted to some pleasant shocks at how his company’s work is performing. “The biggest surprise is just that it's all w


iPhone 15 vs Z Flip 5 vs Z Fold 5: Comparing specs, price, cameras
Mashable / 9h
The dust has settled on Apple's big iPhone 15 blowout extravaganza . Let's see how the newest iPhone stacks up against Samsung's best foldables. That's right, it's time to compare the iPhone 15 to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 . There's not likely to be a bad choice in the bunch, but these are three pretty different devices that serve a variety of needs. Here's how their specs, cameras


The new GoPro Hero 12 Black lives up to the hype (and there was a lot of hype)
Mashable / 9h
The term "GoPro" has become an eponym for action cameras as a whole, like "Coke," "Kleenex," and "Band-Aid" before it. Sure, there are plenty of other sports camera brands for sale in 2023, but none that come close to matching the feature set of GoPro. And after reviewing the GoPro Hero 12 Black, a feature-packed 5.3K camera, I can tell you that the brand keeps finding new ways to top itself. The



'Satanic Hispanics' review: Horror anthology is a mixed bag of trick-less treats
Mashable / 9h
The highs and lows of Satanic Hispanics — a horror anthology consisting of four shorts and a frame story tying them together, with directors including Mike Mendez ( Big Ass Spider! ), Demián Rugna ( Terrified ), Eduardo Sánchez ( The Blair Witch Project ), Gigi Saul Guerrero ( El Gigante ), and Alejandro Brugués ( Juan of the Dead ) — are many. And while the lows are numerous, the movie is not wi


'Pain Hustlers' review: Gangster approach to opioid pusher is ultimately toothless
Mashable / 9h
The opioid crisis has been at the center of a wave of media lately, from the true-crime mini-series The Crime of the Century to the Oscar-nominated documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed to star-studded series like Hulu's Dopesick . Netflix alone is unfurling three opioid-focused entries in this year's latter half, beginning with the Peter Berg-helmed drama series PainKiller . Horror direct


'Close to You' review: Elliot Page dares to improvise in tender trans drama
Mashable / 9h
The adage "you can never go home again" speaks to the indifference of time passing. Sure, you can go back to your hometown whenever, but the "you" and the "home" will never be the same again. This is the dilemma facing the trans protagonist in the indie drama Close to You , which is both fronted and produced by Elliot Page. After years of personal struggle, Sam is finally in good standing with hi


Pick up a refurbished MacBook Air for $345.99
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of September 16, get a refurbished MacBook Air for only $345.99 — that's 68% off. Not every computer needs the most power and the most modern features. Some people, such as students, SAH parents, and certain professionals who don't need incredible graphic capabilities, could really benefit from a refurbished computer . Since bigger names like Apple usually come with a shocking price tag


'The Killing Kind' interrogates coercive control and abuse. But are these portrayals helpful?
Mashable / 9h
The true crime genre may have captivated us all with grisly podcasts and shocking documentaries , but the depiction of domestic violence in fictional dramas is equally as fascinating, influential, and important. Particularly when it comes to the portrayal of violence against women . Adapted from the bestselling novel by Jane Casey, Paramount+ series The Killing Kind explores the nuances and compl


Get MS Office and Windows 11 Pro for life — just $60
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get a bundle of Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro for only $59.99 instead of $418.99 — which is a savings of 85%. A computer is only as useful as the programs installed on it. If you're a Microsoft user, you want the most up-to-date operating system and software to enhance your productivity and make the most out of your computer's hardware


Get Microsoft Office on your Mac or PC for just $50
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get a Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 lifetime license or a Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license for $49.99 — that's 77% off the licenses' regular price of $219.99. Unlike other software on the market, Microsoft Office needs no introduction, as this app suite is loved by over a billion users worldwide — it’s timeless and


Get two foldable 3-in-1 wireless chargers for $93
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get two MagStack 3-in-1 foldable wireless charging stations on sale for $92.99 instead of $144.99 — that's a savings of 35%. Many of us rely on multiple devices to get through both our personal and professional lives, so it's only natural that power stations became a thing. However, traditional desktop charging stations have some drawbacks. For starters, they ar


This $270 iPad Pro comes with a full set of accessories
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TL;DR: As of September 15, get this refurbished 2016 iPad Pro for only $269.99 — that's a 28% discount. The first day of fall is almost here, and you might be thrilled for cool breezes, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween parties. Whether you’re hoping to do spooky movie marathons, curl up with a good book, or bake some fall recipes, an iPad is an excellent companion. But who wants to drop over $


NASA needed help with a mission. The Vatican came to the rescue.
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When a NASA robot scooped a cup of gravel from an asteroid 200 million miles away, scientists were stunned. Bennu , an ancient space island the size of the Empire State Building , didn't look or behave like they thought it would. Early temperature readings led them to believe it would be covered in tiny pebbles. Instead, closeup images showed boulders and a surface that acted like a plastic ball


How social media in the classroom is burning teachers out
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For the past two decades, New York City school teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg has guided high school students through the annals of U.S. history. Rosenberg's generation-spanning vantage point gives her rare insight into their education . She can tell you what happened, at least in her experience, when nearly every teen started showing up to school with an internet-connected device and one or more so


Battle Over Electric Vehicles Is Central to Auto Strike
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Carmakers are anxious to keep costs down as they ramp up electric vehicle manufacturing, while striking workers want to preserve jobs as the industry shifts to batteries.


Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3: everything we know so far about the budget laptop
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Microsoft's "special event" on September 21 in New York City is rumored to be a new hardware-heavy event, with many speculating the launch of new devices like the Surface Go 4, Surface Laptop Studio 2, and possibly even the Surface Laptop Go 3. If the rumors are true, this could prove to be an exciting event, considering that the Go, Laptop Studio, and the Laptop Go lines haven't seen much moveme


Where to watch Georgia Tech vs Ole Miss livestream
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have a challenge ahead of them heading into their matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. Still, the Rebels — with their attention probably on more intimidating outings against Alabama and LSU in their near future, shouldn't underestimate Brent Key's Yellow Jackets — particularly their top-tier ACC offense led by quarterback Haynes King. The Yellow Jackets


Where to watch Northwestern vs Duke livestream
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Duke and Northwestern have formed a bit of a rivalry over the past six seasons — with Duke's general ups and downs not really reflected in their consistent bludgeoning of Northwestern. So with their ranking now at 21st, one good trophy for Duke this season would be a fifth consecutive series win under second-year coach Mike Elko. Northwestern, which is dealing with a coaching change and, well, a


Where to watch Notre Dame vs Central Michigan livestream
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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will welcome the Central Michigan Chippewas to the iconic Notre Dame Stadium for a thrilling face-off on Saturday, September 16 at 2:30 p.m. ET. Notre Dame is favored to win, while Central Michigan will be looking to make a mark despite being one of the Irish's few non-Power Five matchups in the coming months. But don't bother flipping through terrestrial or cable TV


ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from iPhone 15 to iRobot Roombas
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Even if you've been stranded on a Pacific island for the last week, you probably still heard that a new iPhone was launched on Tuesday – or four new iPhones, to be precise. Yes, the new iPhone 15 series arrived to