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This fleet of online learning services is now $120
Mashable / 4min
TL;DR: Expand your mind with this bundle of StackSkills, Infosec4TC, and Stone River , on sale for just $119.99 instead of $480 — that's a savings of 75% as of Sept. 25. Inspired by the back-to-school season? If seeing backpacks and notebooks everywhere made you miss the classroom — but you don't quite have the time or funding to go back to school — there are thousands of online courses available
This $25 retro game console can play your favorites
Mashable / 4min
TL;DR: As of Sept. 25, this retro-inspired game console with pre-loaded games is on sale for only $24.99 — that's 10% in savings for a limited time. It’s never too early to get started on your holiday shopping, especially when you find something good. If you’re looking for a gift for a gamer, they might love the chance to play some old-school favorites. This retro-inspired game console comes pre-
Score a refurbished iPad mini 2 for just $99.99
Mashable / 3min
TL;DR : As of Sept. 25, you can grab a new-to-you iPad mini 2 (16GB, WiFI) for only $99.99 instead of $399.99 — that's a savings of 75%. There's a reason iPads have amassed a legion of devotees — they can make life a little easier. Serving as an even lighter and more portable handheld computer, they can tag along anywhere and everywhere to help you tackle your workload, or unwind with a show or v
This $150 smart thermostat connects to older heaters and coolers
Mashable / 3min
TL;DR: As of September 25, you can get the Cielo Smart Thermostat for just $149.99 — which is a savings of 12% off its regular price of $169. As the summer heat wave shifts to the cool days and chilly nights of fall, it might be worth investing in a thermostat that helps keep your home cozy without racking up a hefty heating bill. You don’t have to ditch your old heating and cooling system in fav
NASA's OSIRIS-REx successfully delivers asteroid samples back to Earth
Engadget / 6min
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx seven-year mission to collect rocks and dust from a near-Earth asteroid is complete. The capsule containing the final samples returned to Earth on the morning of September 24th, touching down in the desert at the Department of Defense’s Utah Test and Training Range at 10:52 am ET. The device collected around 250 grams of material from a carbon-rich asteroid dubbed “ Bennu ,” whi
Looking to choose a new browser? These secret factors may influence you more than you think
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Mozilla, the company responsible for the popular Firefox browser, has weighed in on how it thinks browser choice screens can impact which browser we choose ahead of upcoming EU DMA requirements. The research comes from 12,000 participants across Europe and claims to be one of the earliest large-scale studies designed to understand how consumers are impacted by browser choice screens. According to
A 23-year-old vampire RPG is coming back to life through Skryim, and Prague sets the scene
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8min
Redemption - Reawakened is an ambitious mod project destined to recreate the first Vampire: The Masquerade game 23 years after its release. Although updates on the project have felt relatively few and far between, its most recent update shows an entirely new look for Skyrim . Set in Medieval Prague, the newest video update for the project walks you through the city, including a look at the exteri
Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?
NYT > Technology / 17min
With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children.
Devil May Cry and Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya is leaving PlatinumGames
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
Renowned action game developer PlatinumGames has just announced that its co-founder, Hideki Kamiya, will leave the company on October 12. Kamiya historically has created and directed what many would consider some of the best single-player games of all time, including the Devil May Cry and Bayonetta series, as well as the original Resident Evil 2 on PS1 and, more recently, innovative games like Th
American Road truckers show 'skill above their experience level' says real-life truck company
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 23min
American Truck Simulator is so realistic that an actual truck company has begun to hire players, attributing their skills to the realistic sim game. American Truck Simulator is one of our favorite Simulation games thanks to its dedication to detail. Players can deliver various cargoes across Nevada, California, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. You can take in stunning views as you master th
'Where the Devil Roams' review: A twisted, unmissable family road trip
Mashable / 32min
All you need to know about Where the Devil Roams can be summed up by one headline that flashes onscreen during a montage: “Gruesome family act steals the show.” The headline certainly describes the film, but it could just as easily apply to the family of filmmakers who brought it to life: the Adams family. (No, not that one .) John Adams, Zelda Adams, Lulu Adams, and Toby Poser are known for craf
The Hollywood writers strike may soon end after tentative deal is struck
Engadget / 47min
Following marathon negotiations over the last five days, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios have reached a tentative deal to end a 146-day strike that has shut down much of the industry, Variety has reported. "We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership," the WGA wrote in an ema
'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' review: A truly lifeless Stephen King prequel
Mashable / 1h
Like the uncanny animals and humans in Stephen King's Pet Sematary , prequel film Pet Sematary: Bloodlines feels like something that died, was buried, and then resurrected worse off than before. The movie returns to the town of Ludlow, Maine, and the ancient burial ground nearby, which can bring humans and animals back to life. As tempting as such power can seem, these burials have devastating co
Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic
24TechCrunch / 2h
Amazon has agreed to invest up to $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, the two firms said, as the e-commerce group steps up its rivalry against Microsoft, Meta, Google and Nvidia in the fast-growing sector that many technologists believe could be the next great frontier. The e-commerce group said it will initially invest $1.25 […]
How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions
42BBC News - Technology / 4h
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses.
Correcto grabs $7M to build out its ‘Grammarly for Spanish’
TechCrunch / 4h
The generative AI boom has put a spring in the step of Correcto, a Madrid-based language writing tool startup focused on Spanish speakers that’s today announcing $7 million in seed funding. The round is led by London-based Octopus Ventures, with Carya Venture Partners and River Park Ventures also contributing. The founding team began work on […]
The WGA has reached a new deal that could end the writers' strike
Mashable / 4h
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike may finally be coming to an end. On Sunday the WGA Negotiating Committee announced that it reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) , 146 days after the strike initially began. "We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional — with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every
This 14-course coding education bundle is on sale for 74% off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: The 2023 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is on sale for £32.32, saving you 74% on list price. If you're looking to amp up your resume to make strides at your current position, start a side hustle, or make an industry change entirely, a career in coding could be on your radar. If so, you should consider this Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle . It's on sale for £32.32. No
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 25
Mashable / 5h
New week, new day, new Wordle ! As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the end of this article for September 25'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 from? Originally created b
With a Fair Deal in Hand, the Writers Strike Might Be Over
63Gizmodo / 6h
After tenuous negotiations , the WGA appear to have finally reached a fair deal with the AMPTP after nearly 140 days on strike, according to the Hollywood Reporter . The strike began on May 2, 2023 after the WGA and the AMPTP failed to come to a consensus for terms on writers’ contracts. Many of the issues centered… Read more...
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 25
Mashable / 7h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 25
Lifehacker / 8h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, September 25, 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 25, NYT Connections #106! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer) to… Read more...
California governor vetoes bill to ban driverless AV trucks
TechCrunch / 9h
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Friday that would have required a human safety operator to be present any time a self-driving truck operated on public roads in the state. The win for the autonomous trucking industry comes after the California Senate had passed the bill in mid-September. The bill would have effectively banned […]
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 25, 2023
Mashable / 9h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Amex Platinum card review: High annual fee with loads of perks
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express overview While it has a high annual fee, The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top premium travel rewards cards. As a cardmember, you’ll earn valuable Membership Rewards points, receive up to $1,500 in annual statement credits (as long as you can ta
Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, September 25 (game #609)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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 fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
93BBC News - Technology / 10h
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.
Scientists Say They've Invented a Speaker That "Mutes" Annoying People
Futurism / 11h
Cone of Silence A new speaker can rearrange its seven "self-deploying" microphones to partition a room into so-called "speech zones," allowing it to track and identify different voices, even as they move. Even better, the researchers behind the invention say this pinpoint localization allows them to not only separate simultaneous conversations, but mute noisy zones — or annoying guys — on command
A conversation with Cruise’s Kyle Vogt, Bird scoops up Spin, and self-driving trucks live to see another day in Cali
29TechCrunch / 11h
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Chase Ink Business Cash Review: 90K Bonus & 5x Points
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card with 90,000 points ($900 cash back) There are lots of businesses that leave rewards on the table by not using the most rewarding business credit cards . In this post I wanted to take an in-depth look at the Ink Business Cash® Credit Card — this is a credit that I personally have , and it’s one that I love. Of Chase’s excellent collection of I
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy is out in January, and it lets you act out "situations unthinkable in the main game"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Capcom had already confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is set to arrive on PC and Game Pass on September 26 , but now we also have a firm release date for Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy – January 25, 2024 – and confirmation that a physical release is on the way, too. At Tokyo Game Show this weekend, Capcom confirmed the trilogy – which bundles Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, P
American Airlines Falsely Accuses Black Musician Of Trafficking His Kids, Refuses To Apologize
22View from the Wing / 12h
Musician David Ryan Harris flew American from Atlanta to Los Angeles on last Friday, September 15th, and he was met on arrival by four police officers and an airline employee. Continue reading ...
Experts Say NASA’s Mars Sample Return Plan Is Deeply Flawed
Futurism / 12h
Total Mess Houston, we have... so many problems. As SpaceNews reports , NASA has delayed its Mars Sample Return (MSR) effort after an independent review board found several serious issues regarding the mission's timetable, price tag, and technical details. The return mission, initially slated for 2026,