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How to clear cache on Chrome
Mashable / 20min
Did you ever notice that your Google Chrome browser takes less time to load websites that you visit often? Chrome is able to do that thanks to the cache files that are stored in your browser's directory each time you load a website. These files are basically pieces of the website that get stored as memory in your browser and the next time you visit the same website, Chrome pulls these files in or
Cloudflare launches new fight against Google over...fonts?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
Cloudflare has taken its fight against Google online after announcing that Cloudflare Fonts can enhance website fonts privacy and speed. The new tool is set to allow sites that use Google Fonts to load their fonts from the site’s own domain, rather than from rival company Google’s. Cloudflare touts speed and performance as a key selling point, because fonts won’t need to be loaded using third-par
Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF debuts a $69 smartwatch and $49 earbuds
Engadget / 46min
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand Nothing announced back in August, has launched its first products: A smartwatch, a pair of earbuds and a GaN charger. The $69 Watch Pro comes with a 1.96-inch AMOLED display and built-in GPS. Its battery can last for up to 13 days, and it can make and receive calls, so long as it's connected to a phone via Bluetooth, but it doesn't seem to have access to an app
New research: Vast majority of VC-backed UK startups do *nothing* on climate emissions
TechCrunch / 48min
Some 76% of the top 500 VC-backed UK startups have done nothing to either measure or offset their carbon emissions, according to new research shared exclusively with TechCrunch. In total, these companies have raised $40 billion in VC funding. Furthermore, of the VCs looked at, the highest only scored 37 out of a possible 100 […]
Amazon: US accuses online giant of illegal monopoly
54BBC News - Technology / 1h
The Federal Trade Commission alleges Amazon uses "unfair" and "illegal" strategies to keep power.
Google launches earthquake alerts on Android in India
TechCrunch / 1h
Google has announced the launch of its earthquake alert system for Android devices in India. The system uses smartphone sensors such as accelerators, which can act as small seismometers and detect tremors. The company on Wednesday said the system, developed with consultation from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Seismology Center (NSC), […]
Idris Elba Is Ready to Talk About Crypto
Wired / 2h
During the crypto gold rush, Idris Elba says he turned down a lot of “mad opportunities.” Now he has partnered with the “crypto-for-good” Stellar Foundation.
The Climate Crisis Is Driving People to Substance Abuse
22Wired / 2h
Extreme weather has decimated crops and incomes in northern India. To soothe their anxiety, agricultural workers are turning to tobacco and alcohol.
The ARC nerve-stimulation system could help quadriplegic patients move their arms again
21Engadget / 2h
The ARC nerve stimulation therapy system from startup Onward Medical passed another developmental milestone on Wednesday, as the company announced the first successful installation of its brainwave-driven implantable electrode array to restore function and feeling to a patient’s hands and arms. The news comes just five months after the researchers implanted a similar system in a different patient
The WGA strike ends with protections against AI set in place
Engadget / 3h
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has voted to officially lift its strike order, over half a year since it stopped work and demanded a better contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Writers can officially go back to work after 12:01 AM PT on September 27, even though the organization has yet to hold the final ratification vote. WGA's decision comes shortly
Apple Podcasts has gotten a big overhaul – here are the big changes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple is going all in on original content for iPhone as the tech giant has revealed a big upgrade to its Podcasts app on iOS 17 , introducing a redesigned layout and new features. Throughout the year, the company made various promises to expand the Apple Podcasts in multiple ways. It announced during its last WWDC event in June that new original programming was coming to Apple Music and Apple New
How to watch Meta Connect 2023: tune in for the Meta Quest 3, AI updates, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Meta is due to host Meta Connect 2023, its annual hardware and software event, live from its headquarters in Menlo Park, California on September 27-28. The event's keynote kicks off on September 27 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST, or 3am AEST on September 28 for Australia. The highlight of this year’s two-day showcase will be the official unveiling of the Meta Quest 3 headset, and we also anticipat
The WGA strike is officially over
Mashable / 3h
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has officially been called off, almost six months after the industrial action first began. Writers will begin returning to work from Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 12:01am PT / 3:01am ET, when the strike finally ended. SEE ALSO: The WGA has reached a new deal that could end the writers' strike The WGA initially announced a tentative new agreement with the Allianc
The digital gender divide is about more than access, according to new Girl Effect report
Mashable / 4h
Despite what may feel like an endless wave of technological advancements, from AR to AI , women and adolescents around the world still face a global digital divide. For young girls especially, the access problem runs much deeper than hardware or cost, as a new global report documents continued gender-based attitudes that are keeping girls off phones and offline. The 2023 Girls & Mobile report was
Windows 11 Pro is on sale for under £25
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is on sale for £24.21, saving you 84% on list price. If you have an older PC lying around that needs an upgrade, an easy and budget-friendly solution might be to upgrade the operating system. Here’s your chance to get Windows 11 Pro for £24.21. This operating system upgrade could do a lot to make your refurbished computer feel like it’s new. Compatible devices can
One-off Nikon 135mm 'Plena' lens promises flawless bokeh for portrait photographers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Can a lens really be perfect? Nikon thinks so, labelling its new Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens “the perfect bokeh lens”. Aimed at portrait photographers, the one-off Nikon ‘Plena’ is only the second mirrorless lens from the camera giant with its own name, following the Nikon Z 58mm f/0.95 S ‘Noct’. The Noct was a true showpiece portraiture lens in the Nikon Z system, with a whopping $8,000 / £
Roku Express 4K bundle arrives to tempt you away from the Fire Stick 4K
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Roku has quietly revealed a new, affordable streaming bundle called the Roku Express 4K with Voice Remote Pro. The devices themselves aren’t anything new as they’ve both been around for several years, albeit sold separately. The Express 4K box , as the name suggests, can output video up to 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) at 60 FPS and comes with image-enhancing tech like HDR10 as well as HDR
How to watch the 2023 Shanghai Masters online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Prime Video is hosting the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters from Oct. 4-15. You can watch for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. If you've ever thought about subscribing to Amazon Prime, this could be your moment to take the plunge. Amazon is giving away Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music Unlimited for free to Prime members, and Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is just around the corner
E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation
NYT > Technology / 4h
The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X.
How to watch 7plus for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 49%: Unblock free streaming sites from around the world with ExpressVPN . 7plus is a popular Australian streaming service run by the Seven Network, offering live streaming of Channel 7, 7two, 7mate, 7Bravo, 7flix, Racing.com, and 7Sport. That's a lot of choice, but not everyone has access to this impressive range of options. If you attempt to connect to 7plus from outside Australia, you'll b
British Airways Pilot Snorted Coke Off A Topless Woman Then Tried To Fly Passengers To London
View from the Wing / 5h
A co-pilot snorted coke off of a woman’s breasts the night before a Johannesburg – London flight last month and put details of a substance-fueled orgy in writing in a series of texts to a flight attendant before trying to work the trip home. She reported it and the flight was cancelled. He was drug tested on arrival back in London and fired. Continue reading ...
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 27
Mashable / 6h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and if Wordle isn't a breeze today, 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 27'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?
The writers strike is over; here’s how AI negotiations shook out
TechCrunch / 6h
After almost five months, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has reached an agreement with Hollywood studios to end the writers strike. Starting Wednesday, writers will be able to resume work under the conditions established by their new contract. During the historic strike, AI emerged as a key point of contention between the writers and […]
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 27
Mashable / 6h
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
Google quietly corrects previously submitted disclosure for critical webp 0-day
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital concept (credit: Getty Images) Google has quietly resubmitted a disclosure of a critical code-execution vulnerability affecting thousands of individual apps and software frameworks after its previous submission left readers with the mistaken impression that the threat affected only the Chrome browser. The vulnerability
Scientists just opened the lid to NASA’s asteroid sample canister
81Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The lid is open on the OSIRIS-REx sample return canister, revealing a tantalizing ring of dust outside the main sample collection chamber. (credit: Dante Lauretta ) Dante Lauretta, a planetary scientist at the University of Arizona, has waited nearly 20 years to get his hands on pristine specimens from an asteroid, which he says is a key to unlocking answers to mysteries about the origi
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 27
Lifehacker / 7h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, September 27, 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 27, NYT Connections #108! Scroll to the end if you want some hints (and then the answer)… Read more...
X previews its 'shadowban' alerts
100+Engadget / 7h
X is getting closer to releasing its long-promised alerts that will notify users about whether or not their account has been “shadowbanned.” Andrea Conway, a designer at X, offered a preview of the upcoming feature that Elon Musk first promised last year. Conway shared two mock-ups: an alert in the notifications tab, as well as an informational page that explains why X may limit the visibility of
Here's Your Spoiler Discussion Zone for the Penultimate Episode of Ahsoka
Gizmodo / 7h
Last week’s “Far, Far Away” was a big episode for Disney+ Star Wars series Ahsoka —though not really a big one for Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) herself, since the Peridea-set action was given over to some other major story beats, including the arrival of two major characters: Thrawn (Lars Mikkelsen) and Ezra (Eman Esfandi). Read more...
Biden Administration Plans to Bring Back ‘Net Neutrality’ Rules
40NYT > Technology / 8h
The head of the Federal Communications Commission said the government needed to protect open access to the “essential infrastructure of modern life.”
Sleep No More Lives Up to Its Legacy in Immersive Theater
Gizmodo / 8h
Manhattan’s McKittrick hotel looms nondescriptly while housing an entire world of mystery and intrigue inspired by Shakespeare’s Scottish Play. During Halloween season io9 was invited to its current run. Read more...
Atlassian CTO: We were late moving to the cloud, on the ball with AI
TechCrunch / 8h
The goal of Atlassian's CTO, Rajeev Rajan, and that of the two CEOs is to create one of the top tech companies at the world.
Archaeologists: Roman soldiers used this built-in fridge to keep their wine cool
35Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Archaeologists excavating a Roman legionary fortress found a ceramic "wine fridge." (credit: Rjdeadly/CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Roman soldiers occupying what is now northern Bulgaria along the Danube River had to deal with all manner of uprisings against the empire, but at least they could keep their wine reasonably cool. Archaeologists have discovered a 2,000-year-old built-in ceramic structure t
Anti-viral drug backfires: COVID drug linked to viral mutations that spread
44Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A worker handles a bottle of Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LPs molnupiravir antiviral medication in a warehouse in Shoham, Israel, on January 18, 2022. (credit: Getty | Kobi Wolf ) With every new infection, the pandemic coronavirus gets new chances to mutate and adapt, creating opportunities for the virus to evolve new variants that are better at dodging our immune systems a
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, September 27 (game #611)
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
What is Amazon’s [redacted] ‘Project Nessie’ algorithm?
TechCrunch / 9h
The FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon alleging anti-competitive practices is largely full of things we already knew in a general sense: price hikes, pressure to use Amazon fulfillment and so on. But then we get to a sea of redactions and the mysterious “Project Nessie.” What is it, and could it possibly be as alarming as […]
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 27, 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
Amazon’s All-Powerful ‘Buy Box’ Is at the Heart of Its New Antitrust Troubles
29Wired / 9h
The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-anticipated antitrust complaint alleging that Amazon uses its power over sellers to keep ecommerce prices artificially high.
The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns
Engadget / 9h
The US’ outdated electrical grid is not equipped to handle rising demands for renewable energy or the “new normal” threats of extreme weather and cyberattacks. This is according to energy security watchdog, SAFE, whose Grid Security Project found that problems like blackouts and shortages are becoming increasingly common. Without updates to both policy and infrastructure, SAFE warns, these issues
Sources: Palo Alto Networks in advanced talks to buy Talon and Dig in a $1B security sweep
TechCrunch / 9h
Palo Alto Networks’ stock price has been on the rise on the back of strong earnings and growing demand for cybersecurity services, and now the company is using that momentum to do a little shopping. TechCrunch has confirmed with multiple sources that Palo Alto is in advanced negotiations to buy not one, but two, security […]
FTC Says Amazon Used These Tactics to Undermine Competition
32NYT > Technology / 9h
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the internet giant used its monopoly power to stifle competition and raise prices.
European Union report finds X has a major disinformation problem
24Engadget / 10h
X, the company previously known as Twitter, could soon find itself in hot water with European Union officials due to the amount of misinformation on its platform. The platform has an outsize role in the spread of misinformation , according to a new EU report. The EU shared its findings in its first report on platforms’ handling of mis and disinformation as part of the Digital Services Act. The sw
Here Are the 2 Tactics Amazon Used to Undermine Competition, the F.T.C. Says
NYT > Technology / 10h
In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission said the internet giant used its monopoly power to stifle competition and raise prices.
Look at this ultramarine blue paired with green and the metallics. Here are 2 color shifting…
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
renato-crepaldi : Look at this ultramarine blue paired with green and the metallics. Here are 2 color shifting metallic colors to add up to the composition! Only 10 sheets available! Release date is next Sunday, October 1st. at 12 UTC.
The laptop that weighs less than the Apple iPad Pro tablet has been refreshed — shame no one noticed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Fujitsu’s parent company Lenovo has released a new model of the laptop TechRadar Pro previously branded the ‘world’s lightest laptop’ – but, like it’s predecessor – it’ll only be sold in Asia. Strating from 154,800 yen (roughly $1,040) the Fujitsu Lifebook WU-X/H1 is a successor to the Lifebook WU-X/G2 , released in August 2022, and weighs roughly 30g heavier. The previous model came in at just 6
Talkdesk conducts third round of layoffs in less than 14 months
25TechCrunch / 10h
Talkdesk, a company once valued at $10 billion that sells software to help large corporations improve customer service, has laid off more employees — the third round of cuts in less than 14 months. A Talkdesk spokesperson confirmed Tuesday via email that it had made “limited headcount reductions in a few areas.” She declined to […]
You Can Install macOS Sonoma Now, but You Should Wait
Gizmodo / 10h
You may have heard that macOS Sonoma is ready to download after a months-long summer beta . But you should hold off on updating to the new version of the operating system if you can. There have been complaints from app developers that their apps are bugging out on the new OS. It’s best to take a beat before jumping… Read more...
The 6th Gen iPad Pro 12.9-inch Is $100 Off on Amazon Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
The iPad Pro is one of the most powerful tablets you can get right now. It has Apple’s M2 SoC inside, the same chip the company puts in its MacBooks. If you’ve been looking for a reason to pull the trigger on a purchase, you can save $100 on the sixth-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro on Amazon right now (though that could… Read more...
Connections: How to play and how to win
Mashable / 11h
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. Here’s how to play and how to win.
There's Something in the Barn Pits Martin Starr Against Killer Elves
Gizmodo / 11h
Sometimes even the most flawed movies deserve a tip of the cap for sheer ambition . Sure, it didn’t quite hit the mark, but wow that effort was incredible . And the new Norwegian movie There’s Something in the Barn fits that description. Lots of it is good, lots of it is not, but it tries to hit such a weird, specific… Read more...
An Invasive Brain-Infecting Worm Has Made Its Way to Georgia
Gizmodo / 11h
A parasitic brain-infecting roundworm primarily spread by rats and snails is planting down roots in more parts of the U.S., research this week suggests. Scientists appear to have confirmed the presence of the parasite within local rodent populations in the state of Georgia. While human cases are considered rare, these… Read more...
The New Apple Watch Ultra 2 Is $20 off on Amazon Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 just launched, so it’s unlikely we’ll see any deep discounts on it in anytime soon. However, if you are planning to pick up Apple’s newest rugged wearable, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is actually $20 off at Amazon—at least for right now. Read more...
Google Podcasts Is Shutting Down in 2024
How-To Geek / 11h
The Google Podcasts app will be discontinued in early 2024. It's being replaced by YouTube Music, which began offering podcasts to U.S. users earlier this year. To prepare for this transition, Google will offer a migration tool that copies your Google Podcasts account over to YouTube Music. You'll also have the option to download an OPML file of your Google Podcast subscriptions that can be uploa
Firefox Now Works Better With Google Apps, Including Meet
How-To Geek / 11h
Most browsers nowadays are just using the same Chromium engine found in Google Chrome. That means most sites work the same in all Chromium-based browsers, since those sites are tested in the most in Chrome, but they might run into issues on Firefox or Safari. Google's web apps have been far from perfect on Firefox over the past few years, but now many of them are working better than ever in Mozil
Ford halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue
Engadget / 11h
Ford said on Monday that it was suspending construction of a Michigan battery factory for electric vehicles. The automaker didn’t specify its exact reasons for the shutdown as United Auto Workers (UAW) strikes continue. However, it stated ( via The New York Times ) that it was “pausing work and limiting spending on construction on the Marshall project until we’re confident about our ability to co
Iranian Authorities Say AI Could Help Issue Fatwas Faster Than Ever Before
41Futurism / 11h
Looking Backward Government officials in Iran are looking to modernize — by using artificial intelligence to help clerics issue fatwas, or Islamic law rulings, at unprecedented speed. As the Financial Times reports , state-linked officials in the theocracy's holy city of Qom are encouraging clerics to experiment with AI in an attempt to appear more progressive as the country marks the one-year an
iPhone 15 reported issues are piling up: 5 common problems we're hearing
46Mashable / 11h
iPhone 15 owners have had their shiny new device in their hands for a few days, and we're starting to get a better idea of the latest release from Apple. Most have had positive things to say about the iPhone 15, but it's not just the Apple detractors who are voicing the complaints. In fact, there's a number of widely reported issues with the new iPhone 15 that should be on prospective buyers' rad
Deep Dish Apple Pie
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
therecipelibrary : -The Butterick Cook Book 1911
American Airlines Went After Big Travel Agency For Scamming Customers. The Agency Says That’s Racist.
View from the Wing / 11h
A GTT representative told me that American is blaming "the industry’s operational deficiencies on its business partners and others." But it seems like what it's doing is trying to clean up those deficiencies! While "GTT values the company’s decades-long relationship with American and" wants to keep selling American Airlines tickets, maybe the emphasis ought to be on the victims of the travel scam
This week’s dead Google products: Google Podcasts, basic Gmail, and more!
40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Google is looking pretty dilapidated these days. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Google is killing off so many products lately we need to do a roundup or we won't get anything else done today. First on the docket is the inevitable death of Google Podcasts. We've been side-eying Google Podcasts ever since Google's new podcast platform, YouTube Podcasts , launched in April. YouTube has been slowl
FCC details plan to restore the net neutrality rules repealed by Ajit Pai
69Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Federal Communication Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, then a commissioner, rallies against repeal of net neutrality rules in December 2017. (credit: Getty Images | Chip Somodevilla) Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced plans to restore net neutrality rules similar to those that were adopted during the Obama era and then repealed by
In depression treatment trials, placebo effect is growing stronger
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A decent placebo setup for transcranial magnetic stimulation is difficult to distinguish from actual treatment. (credit: Monty Rakusen ) Placebos have occupied an increasingly awkward spot in the medical landscape over the last few decades. Even as placebo-controlled trials have become accepted as the gold standard for evidence, we've grown to appreciate just how powerful the placebo ef
EVgo knows that DC fast charging is still rough, so it’s fixing more stations
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / If my dad had been able to show me the intricate dance between smartphone app, car, cable, and station, perhaps my first outing wouldn't have been quite so confusing. (credit: EVgo) EVgo, one of the nation's largest DC fast charging providers, seems to be coming around to the idea that while having more chargers would be nice, having reliably functioning chargers is more important at th
Amazon wants to charge a subscription fee for Alexa eventually
26Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Dave Limp discussing Amazon's coversational AI abilities at Amazon's devices event last week. (credit: Eric Lee for the Washington Post/Getty ) Amazon thinks that in the near future, its Alexa voice assistant will offer enough value that customers will be willing to pay a subscription fee to use it. After Amazon's devices event last week, when the company showcased generative AI feature
I was excited about the battery life on the Surface Laptop Studio 2… then I read the small print
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
One of the most important factors when looking for a new laptop is battery life. Given power and performance is getting better with every generation, it might even be the most important. At the premium end of the market, high-end devices can be extremely versatile and powerful, but this usually comes at the cost of battery life, which can be a real inhibitor in the hybrid working age. Enter the S
Woot Has Refurbished Philips Hue Smart Lights for Up to 62% Off
Lifehacker / 11h
Phillips Hue Lights rarely go on sale, and when they do, the deals usually are not substantial. But from now until Sept. 29, Woot has loads of refurbished Hue lights on sale that you can take advantage of (while supplies last, and prices are subject to change, of course). Read more...
'First Official Unity User Group' Disbands Over Company's New Developer Fees
Gizmodo / 11h
The self-proclaimed oldest cohort of Unity developers—called the Boston Unity Group—has announced that it is dissolving shortly after the game engine developer created a firestorm with changes to how it will charge its users. Read more...
Carbon Capture Tech Hype Is Fizzling Out, IEA Says
Gizmodo / 12h
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released an updated road map this week for reaching zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The new report emphasizes that solutions like carbon capture technology and carbon credits have not lived up to their promise of removing CO2 from our atmosphere, while renewables have… Read more...
Get a First Peek at General Strike, a New Comic Supporting the Hollywood Strikes
22Gizmodo / 12h
With hope on the horizon for an end to the WGA strike —and the SAG-AFTRA strike , too, fingers crossed—a new comic is here to celebrate the powerful Hollywood labor movement, with some big names attached. Read more...
Meet Microsoft's New Surface Laptops
Gizmodo / 12h
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People Disgusted With Flavor of Coke's AI-Generated Soda
100+Futurism / 12h
New Coke Unless you've been living under a rock, it won't come as a surprise that Coca-Cola has jumped on the AI bandwagon, asking an algorithm to come up with a new flavor. The flavor, dubbed "Year 3000," is apparently supposed to taste like the future — and quench your thirst, of course. But according to a new hard-hitting new investigative report by Gizmodo , the reality is far more sobering.
U.S. Wants to Set Up a Hotline With China for Space Emergencies
Gizmodo / 12h
As part of its efforts to watch over America’s assets in space, the United States Space Force is looking into establishing a line of communication with China in case of an emergency in orbit. It’s not clear, however, whether or not China will pick up the line. Read more...
various types of guys in initials
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
cuties-in-codices : in the “chansonnier de zeghere van male”, an illuminated songbook, bruges, c. 1542 source: Cambrai, Bibliothèque municipale, ms. 128
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets New Speed Records on Mars
37Gizmodo / 12h
NASA’s Perseverance rover, equipped with an advanced computer pilot known as AutoNav, has been making significant strides on the Martian surface, setting new speed records since its landing in February 2021. Read more...
macOS Sonoma is now available
32Engadget / 12h
Apple’s macOS Sonoma update is now available. The Mac’s big 2023 software update adds a new Game Mode for Apple Silicon devices, interactive desktop widgets, videoconferencing improvements and more. To install macOS Sonoma, you’ll need a somewhat recent computer. It supports MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac mini models from 2018 and newer, iMac and Mac Pro devices from 2019 and later, the Mac Stu
Deal alert: Flights to Europe as low as $268
40The Points Guy / 12h
Head to Europe this fall or winter with discounted tickets from Icelandic budget carrier Play Airlines. In honor of World Tourism Day on Wednesday, the airline is offering 30% off flights from multiple U.S. East Coast cities to many popular European destinations. Deal basics Airline: Play Routes: Boston, Baltimore, New York’s Hudson Valley and Washington, D.C., to Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Co
Avoid These Words That Send Your Email to Spam
Lifehacker / 12h
While you might know that your emails are all worthy of a thorough read and should never be relegated to your recipient’s spam folder, there’s a good chance that some of them are ending up there anyway. And there are things you’re doing without realizing it that increase the chances your message never reaches its… Read more...
Update LibreOffice Now to Fix a Security Flaw
How-To Geek / 12h
Earlier this month, a security vulnerability in the popular libwebp software library was discovered, affecting everything from web browsers to email clients . The Document Foundation, the developers behind the free and open-source LibreOffice suite, has now released an emergency update for LibreOffice that includes the fix. You should update as soon as possible if you have LibreOffice installed.
Google Pixel event 2023: What to expect from the new Pixel 8 and Watch 2
57Engadget / 12h
On October 4 , Google will host an in-person event in New York City where it has promised to introduce the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Watch 2. Thanks to many leaks, including some self-inflicted ones , we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the company’s latest devices. Here’s everything you need to know about what Google could announce next week. Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro As it did
Top Apple Executive Defends Favoring Google on iPhones
NYT > Technology / 12h
Eddy Cue, a longtime executive at the company, said Apple’s multibillion-dollar deals with Google were driven by quality, not money.
Amazon Is Using Your Conversations With Alexa to Train AI
35Gizmodo / 12h
Last week, at Amazon’s annual Fall hardware event , executive David Limp revealed the company would soon be upgrading the capabilities of its well-known voice assistant, Alexa, using the supposedly magical power of generative AI. Earlier this year, Amazon rolled out AlexaLLM, a large language model designed to be… Read more...
OpenAI is reportedly raising funds at a valuation of $80 billion to $90 billion
100+TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI is in discussions to possibly sell shares in a move that would boost the company’s valuation from $29 billion to somewhere between $80 billion and $90 billion, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing people familiar with the talks. Employees would be allowed to sell their existing shares rather than the company issuing […]
CMF by Nothing's new Buds Pro and Watch Pro look like affordable bargains
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
CMF, a sub-brand of smartphone company Nothing , has revealed its first set of low-cost products: the CMF Buds Pro, Watch Pro, and the Power 65W GaN charger. With the new earbuds, you’ll notice they resemble the Nothing Ear (2) minus the transparent design. Everything announced , in fact, adopts this solid color look as they'll come in either light grey, dark grey (basically black), or a shade of
Fly to Europe from 30,000 United miles one-way: Book by Friday
61The Points Guy / 12h
Are you searching for an ideal autumn escape to London , Paris , Amsterdam or Madrid ? United Airlines has just launched an exciting Europe award sale. Over the next three days, you can reserve economy flights across the Atlantic to 12 European destinations, beginning at 30,000 miles one-way (in addition to taxes and fees, starting at $47.15 round-trip). Deal basics KYLE OLSEN/THE POINTS GUY Airl
Love Defies Science and Technology in Dystopian Tale Fingernails
Gizmodo / 12h
Fingernails imagines a world where true love can be proven with the help of technology that ascertains what makes two people an ideal match . Sounds tidy, until a woman newly hired at a love-testing lab starts to fall for her co-worker ... despite the fact that she’s already got a scientifically certified perfect… Read more...
Here's a Better Recipe for Those Viral Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites
Lifehacker / 12h
Looks can be deceiving, especially when it comes to baked goods. I’m not talking about those cakes that look like suitcases and cheeseburgers or whatever; I’m talking about bagels, pretzels, and other breads that people try to “hack” by making something that looks like a bagel or pretzel, but does not taste or feel… Read more...
YouTube relaxes advertiser-friendly guidelines around controversial topics, like abortion, abuse and eating disorders
TechCrunch / 12h
YouTube today announced an update to its advertiser-friendly guidelines that relaxes some of its rules around controversial issues, including sexual and domestic abuse, abortions and eating disorders. The changes will allow YouTube creators to monetize their videos on these topics under some circumstances, though not if they go into graphic detail. YouTube monetization policy lead […]
This super-dangerous Android malware has returned to target US shoppers and bankers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware is back with new tools, and ready to steal more than just money from unsuspecting victims, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers ThreatFabric, which has been monitoring the malware since early 2022, there is a new campaign active at the moment, targeting victims in the U.S., Canada, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium. The infection chain is similar
Even the CIA is developing an AI chatbot
40Engadget / 12h
The CIA and other US intelligence agencies will soon have an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT . The program, revealed on Tuesday by Bloomberg , will train on publicly available data and provide sources alongside its answers so agents can confirm their validity. The aim is for US spies to more easily sift through ever-growing troves of information, although the exact nature of what constitutes “publi
Scientists Are Closer to Finding a Test for Long Covid
24Gizmodo / 12h
Scientists may be closer to unraveling the mysteries of long covid. New research this week has found several potentially key differences in the blood of people diagnosed with the chronic ailment compared to those who were not. These differences could help scientists develop accurate diagnostic tests for the condition… Read more...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Mom Says the Government Is Being Super Mean to Her Beautiful Boy
29Futurism / 13h
Mama's Boy As former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's trial draws nearer, the disgraced Forbes cover star's mother, Stanford law professor Barbara Fried, is holding the line that her son is completely innocent, thanks very much! Bankman-Fried, whose impended criminal trial is due to start on Oct 3,
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