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Loki season 2 will reportedly be 2023's final Marvel TV show as multiple Disney Plus projects get pushed back
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Marvel has reportedly reshuffled its release schedule again – and, this time, it's the studio's Disney Plus TV series lineup that's been significantly impacted. Almost three months after Marvel delayed many of its forthcoming movies , the Disney subsidiary has altered the launch plan for its slate of Disney Plus shows. Per The Hollywood Reporter (THR), every Marvel TV show – apart from I Am Groot
Delta Air Lines U-Turn Emergency: “We Had Diarrhea All The Way Through The Airplane”
200+View from the Wing / 17h
Delta Air Lines flight 194 form Atlanta to Barcelona turned around Friday night after a passenger let loose diarrhea throughout the aircraft. The Airbus A350 was two hours into its flight to Spain when a pilot told air traffic control about a “biohazard issue” that necessitated an immediate u-turn. The flight was over Virginia when the airline told the pilots to turn back. Passengers returned to
Envisics closes $100M to advance AR heads-up display tech in cars
TechCrunch / 2min
Envisics, a UK-based holographics company building in-car technology that projects navigation, safety alerts and other data onto the inside of a windscreen, has closed a $100 million Series C round. The company announced the round’s first $50 million tranche in March, which brought Envisics up to a $500 million valuation. Envisics didn’t share an updated […]
Telecom operators in India want tech companies to pay for network usage
TechCrunch / 38min
Telecom operators in India are urging internet companies to compensate for using their networks, a recommendation they’ve made to the local regulatory body, echoing a viewpoint that is gaining some momentum in other parts of the world. Jio, India’s largest telecom operator with 450 million subscribers, said it wants internet companies to “contribute” towards telecom […]
Prepare for an IT career with this heavily discounted CompTIA bundle
Mashable / 39min
TL;DR: The Complete 2023 CompTIA Course Bundle is on sale for £47.31, saving you 69% on list price. The world of IT just seems to be growing. And if you are thinking about a career in the field, there's a lot to learn. This CompTIA bundle gives you 13 lessons taught by Iducate (formerly iCollege), a provider of comprehensive online IT training services that is also a CompTIA partner. Get the life
How to unblock your Peacock subscription for free
Mashable / 46min
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking streaming sites. Unblock your Peacock subscription with ExpressVPN. Peacock is a popular U.S. streaming service that's also available for Sky TV at no extra cost in the UK and Ireland. You can also stream Peacock in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland with Sky. But what about if you're travelling to a location not included in this list ? I
How to watch the World Rowing Championships 2023 online for free
Mashable / 1h
Almost 1,000 of the best rowers in the world with compete over eight days of racing this month. It's the World Rowing Championships, and that means fans from all over the world will be looking for the best ways to watch all the action from Belgrade. This is where we can help. If you're interested in wanting the 2023 World Rowing Championships for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the i
How to watch the Weightlifting World Championships 2023 online for free
Mashable / 1h
If you're interested in watching some seriously strong individuals lift extremely heavy weights, you should clear some space in your schedule for the Weightlifting World Championships. This event brings together the best weightlifters in the world for two weeks of intense competition. If you want to watch the 2023 Weightlifting World Championships for free from anywhere in the world, we have all
Protestors rally at Cruise HQ in San Francisco
28TechCrunch / 1h
Protestors gathered Monday outside Cruise’s headquarters in San Francisco after reports of one of its robotaxis blocking an ambulance with a patient on board who later died. The incident, which the San Francisco Fire Department reported last week, happened on August 14, when a driver hit a pedestrian in the city around 11 p.m. The […]
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 5
Mashable / 2h
Gimme a beat, it's time for Wordle #808! 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 5'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? Origina
myZoi wants to make remittances less costly for migrant workers
29TechCrunch / 2h
Money sent home by migrant workers not only helps their families, but also enables entire economies to develop. But transferring money comes at a high cost to workers, with remittance fees averaging about 6.5%. MyZoi wants to cut fees by more than half, starting with the five million low-income migrant workers in the United Arab […]
UK electoral body failed security test before hack
24BBC News - Technology / 5h
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 5, 2023
Mashable / 5h
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
Immortals of Aveum is One of 2023's Most Pleasant Surprises
Gizmodo / 5h
More than in recent years, 2023 has been extremely busy for video games. That even extends to the summer, as giants like Final Fantasy XVI and Street Fighter 6 have occupied a season that’s normally dry in terms of big releases. Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 pretty much dominated the entire month of August—and will likely… Read more...
Elon Musk to sue ADL for accusing him, X of antisemitism
33TechCrunch / 5h
In the newest uproar you might have missed, Elon Musk says X, formerly Twitter, will file a defamation lawsuit against the Anti-Defamation League. Musk accused the ADL, an organization that works to combat antisemitism, extremism and bigotry, of falsely accusing him and X of being antisemitic. “To clear our platform’s name on the matter of […]
Max Q: An inside look at Astra’s Apollo Fusion acquisition
21TechCrunch / 6h
In this issue: Astra’s Apollo Fusion acquisition followed by delays and desertion, news from SpaceX and more
American Airlines Says Reliability Is Improving Since Flight Attendants Now Show Up, Do Their Jobs
79View from the Wing / 7h
Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Brady Byrnes told cabin crew that during the second quarter FA4 and FA0 delays were "down 25%" compared to the airline's goals, and that this was responsible for "point five" of the carrier's overall improvement in D0, exact on-time departures. Byrnes noted that not only are flight attendants showing up and doing their jobs (reduced FA0 and FA4 del
Ahsoka's Democratization of the Force Is Exactly What Star Wars Should Strive For
Gizmodo / 7h
In the run up to Disney+ series Ahsoka , there was a lot to be said about how the show will approach its titular protagonist’s relationship to the Jedi identity—what it means to be referred to as such outside of the confines of the Jedi Order, and what it can be as Star Wars more broadly looks to rebuilding that… Read more...
These are the 10 best travel strollers for your next trip
28The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post regularly updated with new information. Traveling with babies and children requires bringing a lot of extras along for the journey — and one essential you often can’t travel without while the kids are little is a stroller. With so many options, choosing which stroller to buy for travel can be enough to make your wheels fall off (that’s a stroller joke, by t
Which airports and airlines use TSA PreCheck?
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This story has been updated Since 2013, TSA PreCheck has allowed users to avoid the sometimes inevitable hassle of waiting in an airport security line, coupled with the annoying process of removing your shoes, laptop and other items from your carry-on bag. Thanks to a TSA PreCheck-only line, you don’t have to worry about doing any of that, rather you simply load your luggage onto t
4 things the TSA really doesn’t want you to bring on an airplane
1KThe Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This story is continually updated. Nothing starts your trip off on the wrong foot like a long security line at the airport. Though there are tools to shorten your time waiting in line — namely, TSA PreCheck and Clear — your experience, unfortunately, depends on your fellow travelers to a certain degree. People in front of you might be moving slowly because they forgot to take their
Wheel of Time's Make-Up and Costume Designers Explain Season 2's Most Menacing Outfits
Gizmodo / 8h
Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time brings Robert Jordan’s fantasy realm to life with striking detail. Season two , which just kicked off last week , opens the story even wider, revealing new characters who bring menace to the screen just by the fierce way they dress—and accessorize. Read more...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
EE and Vodafone: Technical bug hits mobile networks
200+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The two providers have offered different accounts of what happened to their networks.
The iPhone Ultra’s rumored camera upgrade could make the iPhone 15 feel flat
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The upcoming iPhone Ultra model could have a key Apple Vision Pro feature – the ability to take “spatial photos and videos”, using the phone’s camera. At least, that’s what the latest rumors are suggesting. According to a recent report from MacRumors , the spatial photo support could allow people to “record immersive 3D content” using the smartphone’s “outward-facing cameras”. The content could t
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 returns from the shadows with a new developer
Engadget / 8h
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has risen from the depths of development hell, two years after Paradox Interactive parted ways with the game's former developer, Hardsuit Labs, and delayed the game indefinitely . The publisher has since recruited Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture studio The Chinese Room to work on the sequel to the original RPG from 2004. Bloodlines 2 is now s
American Airlines Plans To Serve More Premium International Markets Starting In 2025
22View from the Wing / 9h
At an employee 'Crew News' question and answer session last week, a recording of which was reviewed by View From The Wing , Senior Vice President of Network Planning Brian Znotins was asked about additional international announcements beyond new routes just announced . Continue reading ...
Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC, Square Enix confirms
Engadget / 9h
Final Fantasy XVI won't remain a PlayStation 5 exclusive much longer. Square Enix has confirmed that a PC port is officially in development. That's not too much of a shock considering that the game's first trailer in 2020 mentioned a PC version , a tidbit that Square Enix later walked back. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), producer Naoki Yoshida said his team is currently working on a P
New Loki Season 2 Footage Is Here to Assure You This One Is Coming Out
Gizmodo / 9h
New footage from season two of Loki begins with the God of Mischief nearly in tears. He may as well be Marvel fans because they’ve been waiting a long, long time for him to return and bring some order back to MCU. Read more...
Okta warns scammers are going after super admin privileges
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Criminals have been targeting Okta’s clients in an attempt to gain access to accounts with administrator privileges. "In recent weeks, multiple U.S.-based Okta customers have reported a consistent pattern of social engineering attacks against IT service desk personnel, in which the caller's strategy was to convince service desk personnel to reset all multi-factor authentication (MFA) factors enro
View of lighthouse and pier in Muskegon, Michigan. Printed on front: “Light house and pier,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
View of lighthouse and pier in Muskegon, Michigan. Printed on front: “Light house and pier, Muskegon, Mich.” Printed on back: “Pub. by Colton News Agency, Muskegon, Mich. Made in U.S.A.” Handwritten on back: “9/4/39. Dear Dorothy, This is one of the sights at Muskegon. Dad.” Card is postmarked September 4, 1939. Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Douglas Lenat, Who Tried to Make A.I. More Human, Dies at 72
100+NYT > Technology / 10h
He spent decades working on artificial intelligence, striving to create computers that could replicate common sense.
This Refurbished MacBook Air Is $175 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
This refurbished Macbook Air is on sale for $399.99 right now (reg. $575). It’s originally from 2017, but it has been refurbished with a Grade “B” rating, which means there may be faint scuffs that don’t affect its performance. It has a 13.3-inch display with 1440 x 900 resolution, a full-sized backlit keyboard, and… Read more...
Obscure startup plans 10,000TB data cartridges with popular material used in restrooms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Looking to store your 16K video footage on something sturdy? Here’s a candidate. Cerabyte, a data storage company based in Munich, Germany, has published an excerpt of a presentation that its CEO and co-founder, Christian Pflaum, will show at the upcoming 2023 Storage Developer Conference in California. As alluded by its name, Cerabyte uses a special type of ceramics arranged in layers as little
Level up on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt
32TechCrunch / 11h
TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship startup event, returns to San Francisco on September 19–21, and you can bet TechCrunch+ will be in the house. With excitement and pride, here’s what we have in store for you on the Builders Stage at Disrupt on what I predict will be the most whip-ass stage at the event. See […]
Mercedes-Benz teases a smaller, cheaper G-Wagon luxury EV
Engadget / 11h
Mercedes-Benz is developing a more budget-friendly sibling to its hotly-anticipated G-Class all-electric SUV, as originally reported by Electrek. The EV will be a smaller, cheaper version of its iconic G-Wagon and it was confirmed this weekend at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. CEO Ola Kallenius said the “baby” G-Class EV will be significantly more compact than its cousin and that it’ll be “fun to d
United Airlines Seems To Be Letting Its Interiors Go Ahead Of Planned Retrofits [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
How The Dark Knight ARG Changed Immersive Entertainment
Gizmodo / 11h
As pioneers at the forefront of immersive storytelling, Animal Repair Shop and its consumer brand Infinite Rabbit Holes are working on next-gen consumer products at the intersection of the physical and virtual world with their upcoming at-home alternate reality board game The Arkham Asylum Files: Panic in Gotham City. Read more...
Fondue Doesn't Have to Be Intimidating
Lifehacker / 11h
I’m a 70s baby, and the badge of my people is our incredibly strong feelings for fondue. And, you know, talking cars and Care Bears and an unwilling affection for the Bee Gees . But fondue endures in a way K.I.T.T. can’t. Read more...
Nordic-based Unconventional Ventures nears €30M fund close to back diverse European teams
26TechCrunch / 11h
As has been pointed out many, many times, lack of diversity is an ongoing problem in the tech startup and VC landscape. It’s a fact that’s long been recognised in the US, and it’s of equal concern in Europe. Zoom in on the Nordics region, and the lack of diversity sadly becomes even more acute. […]
Windows users warned this important security tool is being removed soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Microsoft has warned users that TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 will be disabled in future Windows operating systems (OS). TLS, or Transport Layer Security, is a two-decade-old internet protocol that encrypts communications between servers and clients. The protocol, marred with various issues, was updated in 2018 when the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) approved the next major iteration - TLS 1.3. Now
Why You Shouldn't Use Exterior Paint Inside
Lifehacker / 11h
Having separate types of paint for indoor versus outdoor use may sound like a marketing ploy to get us to buy more paint—reminiscent of when advertisers a century ago tried to convince women to switch from a single all-purpose skin cream to using separate products for day and night. However, in this case, there are… Read more...
Real Cheeseheads Make Their Own Squeaky Curds
Lifehacker / 11h
I have (somewhat infamously) written about recipes you should never make . As I jotted down this recipe for cheese curds, I genuinely assumed no one would follow my lead; it was simply too laborious for such chaotic times. I’ll let you in on a secret: I don’t even like cheese curds, or at least I thought I didn’t. Read more...
Climate Change Has Finally Come for Burning Man
92Wired / 11h
Unpredictable weather and delays following Hurricane Hilary turned the festival for ultra-wealthy techno-utopians and hedonists into a literal quagmire. Welcome to the new normal.
Hero MotoCorp to increase stake in Ather with fresh $66.5 million investment
30TechCrunch / 12h
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s top two-wheeler maker, said on Monday it plans to invest up to $66.5 million in Ather Energy, a promising electric vehicle startup in India whose fast-growing fortune had to hit brake after a local policy change. Hero MotoCorp, which already owns a 33.1% stake in the Bengaluru-headquartered Ather Energy, disclosed (PDF) […]
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is $300 off right now
Engadget / 12h
There's a Labor Day treat in store for anyone who has been on the fence about picking up one of Samsung's latest foldable smartphones as there's a sale taking place right now . You can snap up the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $300 less than usual at the moment. The foldable has dropped from $1,800 to $1,500 for a version with 256GB of storage. Samsung has been steadily refining its foldables since
Don't buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – two new models are likely coming soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Are you thinking about buying a new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K ? We'd suggest postponing that purchase, as some new regulatory approvals suggest that two new Fire TV sticks are coming very soon. As spotted by the tech reporter Janko Roettgers (via AFTVnews ), Amazon has just submitted two 'Digital Media Receiver' devices for FCC approval, which is usually a strong sign that the products are due to l
Kids Online Safety Act would target trans content, senator confirms
25Mashable / 12h
U.S. lawmakers are coming for the free and open internet in the name of "child safety," and now they're even saying the quiet part out loud. In recent years, numerous bills have cropped up to chip away at internet privacy and security. To name a few: FOSTA-SESTA , passed in 2018, which weakened Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act so that websites and social platforms were liable fo
Cheese Wrapping Is an Essential Part of Cheesemaking
Lifehacker / 12h
Cheesemaking can be really labor intensive, with a lot of time spent stirring, standing, and waiting around for milk to fulfill its curdy destiny. But then the workload drops off, and you have to transfer your efforts to a cheese cave and wait while it hangs out in Tupperware or a vacuum-sealed plastic bag. Read more...
Starfield flashlight mod projects Todd Howard's face so you're never alone in space
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Someone has created a Starfield flashlight mod that projects the face of game director Todd Howard. Starfield players can head over to Nexus Mods right now and download the alternate flashlight for their game, allowing Todd Howard to be with you wherever you may go during your journey through the galaxy (via Destructoid ). Created by GeraldMods, the mod basically adds an image of the game directo
Mackinac Bridge… Michigan
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Score up to 50% off Shark robot vacuums this Labor Day
Mashable / 12h
Our top picks Best deal overall Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum (AV2501S) $369.99 at Amazon (save $180 ) Best vacuum and mop deal Shark AI Robot Vacuum & Mop (RV2001WD) $240.99 at Amazon (save $239) Best budget pick Shark IQ Robot Vacuum (AV970) $219.99 at Amazon (save $180 ) If you've been on the fence about buying a robot vacuum , my advice is just to do it. I recently broke down and splurged on on
How to Make Sexy, Gooey Camembert
Lifehacker / 12h
Bloomy cheese is the reason to start cheesemaking. It encompasses the best parts of cheesemaking: You get to watch impossible clouds of fluffy curds condense into adorable wheels of cheese with fabulous patterns, and gaze upon the fuzzy mold as it blooms—mold you put there, yourself, on purpose. And after many weeks… Read more...
How to Disable Secure Boot on Your Computer
How-To Geek / 12h
Secure Boot is a security feature supported on Windows and some Linux distros. Below you can learn how to disable Secure Boot from the UEFI setup menu, how to locate the Secure Boot toggle, and what Secure Boot is and why it’s important.
Microsoft pulls the plug on WordPad – these are the alternative text editors we recommend
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Nearly thirty years ago, Microsoft unveiled WordPad, a basic text editing software that later often came pre-installed on Windows machines, but now it’s going the way of Windows Movie Maker and Internet Explorer , and getting discontinued. WordPad was packaged as a part of Windows 95, which was Microsoft’s flagship operating system back in the day, and has been included in each release of Windows
This Chrome extension can steal your passwords - and Google has no problem with it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A malicious extension for Google Chrome has been developed that experts warn can steal passwords in plaintext format. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison recently uploaded a proof-of-concept to the Chrome Web Store to show users' passwords can be extracted from a website's source code. In examining the text input fields of web browsers , the researchers found that Chrome has grea
Crysis 3 online multiplayer will be shut down for good this week
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Time is almost up, folks - the days of online multiplayer in Crysis 3 are nearly over. As was confirmed last month , EA will be shutting down the servers for the 2013 first-person shooter for good this week. To be exact, Crysis 3 ’s servers will close on Thursday, September 7, which means there are just a few more days to experience the game’s multiplayer for the last time. With the game being ov
Food tech roundup: Plant-based protein eaters still want it to taste like meat
42TechCrunch / 12h
Taste is something that continues to be a challenge for plant-based protein companies. If it tastes more like meat, it's a winner, according to new stats from Good Food Institute.
The Biggest Winners and Losers of the 2023 Summer Movie Season
Gizmodo / 12h
The only thing that’s predictable about the summer movie season is that it’s going to be wholly unpredictable. In the lead-up, it’s easy to pick out what you think are going to be Hollywood’s biggest stories. “Oh, that new Marvel movie is going to kill it.” “Who isn’t going to go see the latest Tom Cruise film ?” But… Read more...
Why the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card is the best card I’ve added to my wallet in the past year
The Points Guy / 12h
My foray into the world of credit cards, points and miles really began when I joined TPG about a year and a half ago. I had a couple of cards prior to working here, but I didn’t give much thought to which card to use, or when or how to maximize the benefits. Now that I am surrounded by credit card experts every day, my strategy has changed drastically. I’ve added about four new cards to my wallet
How to maximize the British Airways distance-based award chart
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Looking for business-class flights to Europe from just 50,000 points each way? British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the United States than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program is called the Executive Club , and the program’s currency is called Avios. With a huge route network and a loyalty currency that is
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles . As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I almost
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