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John Wick TV spin-off directors defend controversial Mel Gibson casting: 'He was the best man for the job'



1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
The Continental: From the World of John Wick 's directors have attempted to justify Mel Gibson's controversial casting in the spin-off show. Speaking exclusively to TechRadar, Albert Hughes and Charlotte Brändström defended the actor's casting in the prequel series, which drew heavy criticism when his involvement was announced in October 2021. Gibson has become embroiled in multiple controversies


17 iOS 17 features we're very excited about
500+Mashable / 18h
Did you hear? iOS 17 launched today, along with more than 100 new features, from StandBy to adaptive audio. Some features won't be available today but will be included in other updates of iOS 17, including AirDrop updates, the Journal app, the catch-up arrow, and Apple Music collaboration. We don't have an exact date for these drops, but there are plenty of features to dig your teeth into while w


Get up to 50% more value from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Citi
4KThe Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you truly want to maximize your miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic points redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your points by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses. However, these are li



Material wealth: Scrap metal trading marketplace Metaloop raises $17M
TechCrunch / 3min
European Union (EU) lawmakers this month announced plans to reduce waste and increase recycling across the bloc, with proposals to collect and process 45% of 16 identified “strategic” raw materials by 2030. These include metals such as copper, which is used in everything from computers and TVs, to domestic wiring and electric generators. At the […]


How to unblock Kayo Sports for free
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking streaming services from around the world, including Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports offers live and on-demand coverage of Australian football, rugby league , cricket , soccer, and motorsports. But if you want to access all of this high-quality content, you'll need to connect from Australia. That's an issue, unless you're equipped with a VPN. If you wa


A lifetime subscription to Micmonster AI Voiceovers is on sale for under £50
Mashable / 49min
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Micmonster AI Voiceovers is on sale for £48.11, saving you 49% on list price. Writing a script and actually recording it are very different experiences. You may know exactly what you want to say, but actually saying it is a different story. Not to mention that there are only so many voices one person can do, even if you’re a pro at impressions. Get some help from


How to unblock BBC iPlayer for free
Mashable / 49min
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming services. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free. This discounted plan also comes with a money-back guarantee. BBC iPlayer recognises your location when you attempt to stream, and blocks anyone from outside the UK. That feels a little rude, so we're giving you th


European cyber insurance startup Stoïk raises $10.7 million and expands to Germany
TechCrunch / 1h
French startup Stoïk offers a cyber insurance product to small and medium companies — a bit like Coalition in the U.S. And things have been working well in France. So the company just announced that it plans to expand to Germany as its second country with Franziska Geier heading the team there. The company also raised […]


How to watch India vs Australia 2023 ODI series online for free
Mashable / 1h
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup is fast approaching, so competing teams will be looking to sharpen up before the tournament officially begins. With only weeks left to prepare, the World Cup hosts India are welcoming Australia for a three-match ODI series. If you're interested in watching this ODI series for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need. When is the India


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 19
Mashable / 1h
Welcome, Wordle rs! 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 19'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 by engineer J


'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for September 19, 2023
Mashable / 1h
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


Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall
49BBC News - Technology / 2h
The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system".


What the continued UAW strike means for EVs
TechCrunch / 3h
The United Auto Workers’ strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis is well into its fourth day, with no deal in sight. The strike comes as all three automakers have made aggressive moves to retool existing factories to build electric vehicles. Delays could set back production and delivery of current and future EV models, while […]


Today’s Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, September 19
Lifehacker / 3h
It’s triple digits time! The word-matching game has hit puzzle number 100. Whether you’re finishing your 100th or just joining us for the first time, read on—I’ve got the Connections answer for Tuesday, September 19, 2023. I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Be … Read more...


Chinese hackers have unleashed a never-before-seen Linux backdoor
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55Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government. The new backdoor originates from a Windows backdoor named Trochilus, which was first seen in 2015 by researchers from Arbor Networks, now known as Netscout. They said that Trochilus executed and ran only in memory, and the final payload never appeared on


Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, September 19 (game #603)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep


The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output
BBC News - Technology / 5h
Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat.


We Tried The Muppets Pickle Milkshake at Walt Disney World
Gizmodo / 5h
Fans of The Muppets know that representation of the Jim Henson Company’s famed icons at Disney Parks or on Disney programming ( The Muppets Haunted Mansion forever!) comes few and far between all the Marvel and Star Wars blockbusters. So when a presence was announced for Disney Parks ’ International Food and Wine… Read more...


Instacart Prices I.P.O. at $30 a Share, Raising $660 Million
NYT > Technology / 6h
The grocery delivery company priced its offering at the high end of expectations, in a potentially upbeat sign for tech public offerings.


More than half of Americans plan to get updated COVID shot
28Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A vial of the updated 2023-2024 formula of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on September 14, 2023. (credit: Getty | Irfan Khan ) Despite last year's abysmal fall booster campaign, more than half of US adults say they plan to get the latest COVID-19 vaccine , which was greenlit by federal authorities last week . According to polling by Politico and M


Keeping Google’s search secrets protects its monopoly, DOJ argues in court
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Christopher Ames | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) Since Google has a right to protect its trade secrets during the US Department of Justice's trial digging into how the tech giant allegedly monopolized Internet searches, some of the trial's most revealing moments will come during sealed testimony closed to the public. On Monday, that process of keeping Google's secrets began with t


A water carrier just won the hardest cycling race on the planet
100+Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Cyclist Sepp Kuss, center, on the podium of the 21st stage of the Vuelta a España with Jonas Vingegaard, left, and Primoz Roglic, right. (credit: Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty Images) Something amazing happened this past weekend. If you are an American, you probably have not heard about it. You probably don't know who did it or what he did. And until you clicked on this article,


The Original X-Men Are Coming Back, but Only One Is Staying
Gizmodo / 6h
The X-Men turn 60 this year, and Marvel is celebrating in style by killing a bunch of them in a horrifying terrorist attack, kickstarting the downfall of an age of Mutant progress, and now by returning to an idea they first did a decade ago. Sounds about right for the heroes forever fighting for a world that hates and… Read more...



Max Q: Firefly conquered the night
TechCrunch / 7h
In this issue: Firefly Aerospace conquered the night, news from Varda Space and more


This Is the Fastest, Easiest Way to Make Whipped Cream
Lifehacker / 7h
Homemade whipped cream is one of my favorite dessert toppings, but it takes time to make, even in a stand mixer. Of course, it takes even longer if you do it manually. Besides eating up your precious time, whisking by hand requires a lot of energy, and it’s truly awful for big batches. It turns out there’s actually a… Read more...


Microsoft AI team accidentally leaks 38TB of private company data
Mashable / 7h
AI researchers at Microsoft have made a huge mistake. According to a new report from cloud security company Wiz, the Microsoft AI research team accidentally leaked 38TB of the company's private data. 38 terabytes . That's a lot of data. The exposed data included full backups of two employees' computers. These backups contained sensitive personal data, including passwords to Microsoft services, se


Elon Musk says X will charge users ‘a small monthly payment’ to use its service
200+TechCrunch / 7h
X owner Elon Musk today floated the idea that the social network formerly known as Twitter may no longer be a free site. In a live-streamed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Musk said the company was “moving to a small monthly payment” for the use of the X system. He suggested […]


This Dell Vostro Laptop Is $650 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, one of Dell’s latest deals might be worth checking out. The Dell Vostro 7620 laptop is on clearance for $749—that’s $650 off the original retail price of $1,399. Read more...


Space Drugs Factory Denied Reentry to Earth
84Gizmodo / 7h
After manufacturing crystals of an HIV drug in space, the first orbital factory is stuck in orbit after being denied reentry back to Earth due to safety concerns. Read more...


Scientists Stumped by Mysterious Flashes of Light on Venus
Futurism / 7h
Greased Lightning Mysterious flashing lights on Venus that scientists initially thought were from lightning, may be something else entirely. As detailed in a study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets , researchers out of Arizona State University have suggested that flashes of light detected during missions to Venus may not be lightning strikes, as some scientists have posite


15 Fascinating Facts in the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Making-of Documentary
Gizmodo / 7h
There was a time when it didn’t seem like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 would ever happen. Or, maybe it would happen, but without James Gunn directing it. Thankfully, after all sorts of ups and downs, Gunn not only made the film, he made it his, and his team’s, farewell to Marvel Studios , all in one package. Read more...


Introducing the 2023 Startup Battlefield Top 20 onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch / 7h
I’m thrilled to announce the Startup Battlefield 20 companies, pitching TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. After last year’s big hit, TechCrunch editorial hand-selected 200 startups, out of thousands of applicants, to comprise the Startup Battlefield 200. This year, TechCrunch saw the highest number of applications across the largest spread of countries and industries. Of the 200, these […]


Genius: Rewards For Sending In Cut Up Credit Cards [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 ...


Here’s how to see the northern lights this week, thanks to an ongoing solar storm
47The Points Guy / 7h
Those in prime locations throughout Canada and the northern U.S. may be in for a spectacular celestial show this week as a solar storm makes way for the most magical astrological phenomena there is: the northern lights . The legendary aurora borealis might be visible low on the horizon across northern U.S states, from Washington to Minnesota to parts of New England, as early as Tuesday, according


Google Nest Hub Max smart display may soon lose two of its most useful features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google’s Nest Hub Max will soon be terminating support for both Google Meet and Zoom as the company continues to axe features on the display. This news comes from a user on the Google Home subreddit stating they have received messages informing them that they won’t be able to make calls via Google Meet “by the end of September.” More specifically, September 28, according to 9To5Google . Zoom, on


You Can Preorder the AirPods Pro With USB-C for $50 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
Apple revealed the newest changes to the AirPods Pro during its September “Wonderlust” event. The new headphones build off the already released AirPods Pro 2nd Generation, but instead of utilizing the old Lightning cable, it now supports USB-C. The new earbuds aren’t even out yet, but Best Buy is already running a… Read more...


Tropical Storm Nigel Has Intensified Into a Hurricane
Gizmodo / 8h
Tropical storm Nigel formed in the Atlantic Ocean late last week and has quickly intensified into a category 1 hurricane. The storm system is not currently a threat to any community as it is far out in the middle of the ocean. Read more...


Autoworker strike could give GM breathing room to fix battery production
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The Ultium platform is the foundation of GM’s EV strategy, including the battery cells, modules and pack, plus drive units containing electric motors and integrated power electronics. It underpins GM’s EV architecture and was developed with a common set of components, providing energy for nearly every segment on the road. At least that's if it can ramp up production. (credit: General Mo


Report: Unity considering revenue-based fee caps, self-reported install numbers
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Unity CEO John Riccitiello (credit: Unity ) The recently promised "changes" to Unity's controversial new per-install fee plan for developers could include hard limits based on a company's total revenue and developer self-reporting of installation numbers, according to a new report. Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier cites a recording of a ( threat-delayed ) Unity all-hands meeting in rep


Amazon Reportedly Hiring Microsoft's Product Chief, Just Hours After He Resigned
42Gizmodo / 8h
Amazon will reportedly hire Microsoft’s departing Product Chief Panos Panay, mere hours after he left the company. Panay will be heading Amazon’s devices group, which is in charge of the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, and Fire TV streaming services, Bloomberg first reported. Read more...


The EV SPACs are running out of juice
34TechCrunch / 8h
News from Canoo and Arrival illustrates just how far off the rails the EV-SPAC boom has gone.


You Can Save Up to 20% on a Steam Deck Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
The Steam Deck might not be the most powerful portable gaming handheld in the world, but it still offers access to both modern PC gaming and old-school emulation. I’ve already talked in-depth about why I think the Steam Deck is a good purchase in 2023, but if you’ve been waiting for the price to drop before picking… Read more...


MS Paint just got two killer features for a '90s graphics editor
Engadget / 8h
After 38 years, Microsoft is updating its Paint App with support for image transparency and layers. For most of us, MS Paint brings waves of nostalgia and memories of spending hours trying to be Picasso. Back then, you had a pencil, brushes, a handful of colors and not much else. Now, it seems Microsoft is beefing up its app to make it more useful for slightly more advanced image editing. In a bl



In Quantum Leap Season 2, Dr. Ben Song Returns to Pinball Between Decades
34Gizmodo / 8h
Like Scott Bakula ’s Dr. Sam Beckett before him, Quantum Leap’s Dr. Ben Song (Raymond Lee) is a time-traveler with purpose — popping up across history (or in the future, if you saw the season one finale) to help people in need. He’ll soon be back at it, and NBC’s released a season-two trailer to tease his upcoming… Read more...


Not all companies need to be venture-scale
TechCrunch / 8h
Companies often attempt to raise from VCs despite knowing they can’t possibly deliver venture-scale returns.


The Dark Economics of Russell Brand
36Wired / 8h
Russell Brand has built a massive following on YouTube and Rumble with conspiracy-laden videos. He says the mainstream is out to get him—but is it all just a grift?


Walker Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
legendary-scholar : Walker Library is a public library in the East Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is on Hennepin Avenue one block north of Lake Street, adjoining the Midtown Greenway.


Unity reportedly backtracking on new fees after developers revolt
TechCrunch / 8h
Unity, the popular cross-platform game and media development engine, is on the defensive after receiving intense backlash over a controversial new fee structure, which developers using the platform decried as destructive and unfair. Now the company is reportedly looking to walk back the announcement, at least in part. The engine is popular among independent developers […]


Make a Vibrant Syrup Using the Liquid From a Can of Fruit
Lifehacker / 8h
I come from the land of congealed salads, a land of Cool Whip and canned fruit. While the original recipe for ambrosia called for fresh citrus and shaved coconut, its progeny lean heavily on the canned stuff, so I’ve always had a soft spot for peaches, pineapple, and cherries that come swimming in syrup. Read more...


Panos Panay quits Microsoft. Is the upcoming Surface event in trouble?
Mashable / 8h
Panos Panay introduced the Surface Laptop 5 at the 2022 Surface event , so naturally, we were expecting Microsoft's Chief Product Officer to present the next-generation of laptops and tablets on Thursday. "What's on Thursday?" you ask. The 2023 Surface event. But this time, Panay will not be in attendance. On Sept. 18, Panos Panay shook up the tech landscape after tweeting about his departure fro


Questions every VC needs to ask about every AI startup’s tech stack
TechCrunch / 9h
The true value proposition of AI companies now lies not just within the models, but also predominantly in the underpinning datasets.


Doctor Who's Chris Chibnall Would've Done Things Differently With Its 'Unrequited' Romance
53Gizmodo / 9h
Although the unique bond between the two was clear almost from the get-go of Chris Chibnall’s tenure on Doctor Who , it took until the penultimate episode of Jodie Whittaker’s time as the Doctor to explicitly dive into her incarnation’s romantic feelings for Yaz—only for that romance to be cut short with her… Read more...


Repairing Your iPhone 15 Pro is Going to Be Much Cheaper
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple has been making some much-needed improvements to the iPhone repair experience. Last year, the company made wide-ranging improvements to the iPhone 14's hardware design make it more repairable, a move that signaled that Apple was starting to actually care about easier iPhone repairs. Now, the company has made even more improvements to the iPhone 15 Pro — and as a result of these new improvem


Musk and Netanyahu blame “armies of bots” for spreading antisemitism on X
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Benjamin Netanyahu on X ) Today, Elon Musk and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu livestreamed a discussion largely focused on the future of AI on Musk's platform X, formerly known as Twitter. According to The New York Times , the talk was arranged at Musk's suggestion, and some perceived it as an attempt by Musk to seek "political cover at a time of rising antisemitism on


Hell freezes over, MS Paint adds support for layers and PNG transparency
50Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Layers in MS Paint! Cats and dogs living together! Mass hysteria! (credit: Microsoft) The venerable, equally derided and beloved MS Paint app has been on a roll lately, picking up a major redesign, dark-mode support, better zoom controls, and other fit-and-finish updates all within the last couple of years. But today Microsoft announced that it is finally adding two features that could


Ancient Roman “wow glass” has photonic crystal patina forged over centuries
28Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Microscopic view of photonic crystals on the surface of ancient Roman glass. (credit: Giulia Guidetti) Nature is the ultimate nanofabricator. The latest evidence of that is an unusual shard of ancient Roman glass (dubbed the "wow glass") that boasts a thin, golden-hued patina. Roman glass shards are noteworthy for their iridescent hues of blue, green, and orange—the result of the corros


Dealmaster: Early Amazon Prime Big Day deals, Lenovo laptop savings, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 chip. (credit: Samuel Axon) Now that Amazon has announced that its second big Prime Day shopping event of the year, called Prime Big Day, will take place next month on October 10 and 11, we're seeing deals start to trickle out. Amazon has some early Prime Big Day deals listed for the event, and to take advantage of these savings and more during th


tvOS 17’s extra column of icons is its most useful new feature in years
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The new tvOS home screen in tvOS 17 puts six icons in a row instead of five. It was the most I had noticed about a tvOS update in years. [credit: Andrew Cunningham ] Consider this a mini-review: Apple is releasing tvOS 17 today, and the update is probably the most useful one that Apple has released since the very early days of tvOS in 2015 . Apple TV 4K $129 at Apple (Ars Technica may earn compen


How to Get Back on Track After an Expensive Vacation
Lifehacker / 9h
Whatever the weather forecast says, summer is winding down, as is peak summer travel. When you return from vacation, you hope to bring a few things back to your real life: some souvenirs, a healthy tan, maybe even a more relaxed version of yourself. What you don’t want to bring back: post-vacation debt. Read more...


Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Award Sweet Spots
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Turkish Airlines’ Miles&Smiles frequent flyer program is incredibly useful, and often flies under the radar. If it’s a program you’re not familiar with, it’s probably worth taking a look. Why you should care about Turkish Airlines’ loyalty program Why should you care about the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles program? There are several reasons: It’s easy to earn Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles w


This Android Setting Automatically Archives Unused Apps
How-To Geek / 9h
Are you always running out of storage space on your Android phone? Google is now rolling out a feature that automatically archives your least-used apps, reducing their storage impact by 60%. At first glance, this setting may seem like a recipe for disaster, but it's actually quite intuitive. Archived apps aren't completely deleted from your phone, and they still appear in your app drawer. When yo


Writer nets $100M for its enterprise-focused generative AI platform
TechCrunch / 9h
Investors haven’t tired of generative AI startups yet — particularly those with clear enterprise applications. Case in point, Writer, which is developing what it describes as a “full-stack” generative AI platform for businesses, today announced it raised $100 million in a Series B funding round led by ICONIQ Growth with participation from WndrCo, Balderton Capital […]



Stanford’s upgraded X-ray laser is up and running
Engadget / 9h
The newly upgraded particle accelerator at the DoE’s Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) has produced its first X-rays. The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) upgrade, LCLS-II, can emit up to a million X-ray pulses per second (8,000 times more than the original) and an almost continuous beam 10,000 times brighter than its predecessor. Researchers believe it will enable unprecedented researc


Activision Hashed Out Details on a Nintendo Switch 2 In Closed-Door Meeting
Gizmodo / 9h
The ongoing FTC v. Microsoft court battle over the tech giant’s $68.7 billion Activision merger isn’t going the way the Federal Trade Commission nor antitrust activists would necessarily like it to, but the attempt to block the merger has also allowed some juicy bits of gossip to leak down to us about some moves the… Read more...


SpaceX Just Simulated a Lunar Landing With Its Rocket Engine
Futurism / 9h
Fire & Ice NASA and SpaceX notched an important milestone for their upcoming crewed lunar mission: test-firing a SpaceX engine from a cold start in order to simulate conditions in the extremely ice-cold vacuum of space, according to a statement from the space agency. SpaceX released video footage of the test on X-formerly-Twitter, showing the cold engine start of its Raptor engine last month. Whi


SpaceX Fires Back Against DOJ Hiring Discrimination Case With a Lawsuit of Its Own
Gizmodo / 9h
In response to a lawsuit accusing SpaceX of hiring discrimination, the private space company is seeking dismissal of the case filed by the Justice Department for being unconstitutional. Read more...


One of the FBI’s most wanted hackers is trolling the U.S. government
63TechCrunch / 9h
Earlier this year, the U.S. government indicted Russian hacker Mikhail Matveev, also known by his online monikers “Wazawaka” and “Boriselcin,” accusing him of being “a prolific ransomware affiliate” who carried out “significant attacks” against companies and critical infrastructure in the U.S. and elsewhere. The feds also accused him of being a “central figure” in the […]


Rick and Morty's Season 7 Credits Absolutely Don't Address the Elephant in the Room
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Rick and Morty fans know that the show’s opening credits are always some variety of “two truths and a lie.” Some of the wild scenarios glimpsed in the sequence are clipped from the new season, and some are just surreal misdirections. If you’re hoping season seven ’s credits will offer any hints about the Adult Swim… Read more...


6 reasons you’ll want to book a balcony cabin on your next cruise
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Is it worth paying extra for a balcony cabin? As someone who has written about cruising for more than two decades , I have heard that question a lot, and I know where I stand on it: Absolutely . You’ll almost always pay more for a balcony cabin on a ship than for a cabin that just has a window — the latter being known in industry lingo as an “ocean-view” cabin. But often, it’s not outrageously mo


watchOS 10 Now Available With Smart Stack and Better Apps
How-To Geek / 9h
Earlier this year at WWDC, Apple announced the watchOS 10 update for the Apple Watch lineup, which looked like the most significant software overhaul for the smartwatches in years. Today, watchOS 10 is starting to roll out to Apple Watch devices, at the same time as iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 arrive on iPhones and iPads, respectively.


UK police officers’ data stolen in cyberattack on ID supplier
TechCrunch / 9h
The personal details of thousands of U.K. police officers have been stolen after a suspected ransomware attack on a third-party supplier. Greater Manchester Police, one of the largest police departments in the U.K., confirmed last week that the supplier, since confirmed as Stockport based identity card maker Digital ID, holds “some information on those employed […]


How to Sign Up for Invite-Only Deals Before Amazon’s ‘Big Deal Days’
Lifehacker / 10h
Amazon is starting off the holiday shopping season with another Prime Day on Oct. 10, but if you want to snatch up Prime Big Deal Days’ most eye-popping, loss-leading bargains, like a Blink 3-camera outdoor home security system for $99.99, you can start now. Read more...


Agility Robotics is building its first bipedal robot factory in Oregon
Engadget / 10h
Agility Robotics, the creator of the bipedal robot Digit , is opening a manufacturing plant in Salem, Oregon that will give the company the capacity to produce more than 10,000 humanoid robots a year. The 70,000 square foot factory coined “RoboFab” is set to open later this year and will employ upwards of 500 workers in Salem. Agility Robotics says its facility will also employ its very own Digit


You can now FaceTime from your Apple TV 4K
TechCrunch / 10h
Alongside today’s release of its flagship iPhone software, iOS 17, Apple has also rolled out an update to the operating system powering Apple TV with the launch of tvOS 17. The most notable feature of the update is that Apple will now allow users to FaceTime from their Apple TV for the first time. Later […]


You Need to Prepare Your Sprinkler System for Winter
Lifehacker / 10h
Your drip or sprinkler system is a workhorse all spring and summer, but as the first frost approaches, it’s important to think about the steps you need to take to send your system into hibernation for the winter. Read more...


Flight Attendant Placed iPhone Camera In Lavatory To Record Female Passenger
View from the Wing / 10h
The girl took a photo of what's apparently the flight attendant's iPhone stuck to the toilet in the lavatory with maintenance stickers. Continue reading ...


Antarctic Sea Ice Shrinks to "Mind-Blowing" Low
30Futurism / 10h
New Normal Antarctic sea ice continues to reach dire new lows. As the BBC reports , new satellite imagery from the National Snow and Ice Data Center reveals that sea ice levels at our planet's South Pole reached yet another record low for its winter season in mid-September. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature , this is the third time in just seven years that Antarctica's s


NASA Releases Name of Its First-Ever "UFO Czar" After Threats
55Futurism / 10h
With government interest in unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) skyrocketing, NASA has announced its first-ever " UFO czar " after initially declining to do so out of concerns for his safety. In a press release last week, NASA named its new director of UAP research, longtime civil servant Mark McInerney, in response to calls for the agency to "play a more prominent role in understanding" the phe


Google Domains halts registrations as it waits for the Google Grim Reaper
30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge Google Domains has registered its last domain. Google announced in July that the service was getting shut down and that it had struck a deal with Squarespace to sell off the existing customer base. Part of that transition process means winding down the existing Google Domains functionality. 9to5Google was the first site to notice that you can no longer buy a domain through the service whi


Apple will charge you way less to fix cracked back glass on an iPhone 15 Pro
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The iPhone 15 Pro. (credit: Apple) Improving a device's modularity and repairability isn't just a hobby horse for right-to-repair activists—it can also significantly lower costs when something breaks. Case in point: the iPhone 15 Pro, which is said to pick up some of the same internal changes that Apple made to last year's non-Pro iPhone 14 to make repairs easier. Replacing the back gla


Delta changed its frequent flyer program — and customers are truly furious
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Travelers are used to airline frequent flyer programs changing the rules of the game and moving the ball a la Charlie Brown and Lucy Van Pelt — and just like with Charlie Brown, the moves made are usually not to the advantage of most travelers. But this time, on the heels of significant changes coming to the Delta Air Lines frequent flyer program , instead of just adjusting to their new life down


A comparison of luxury hotel programs from credit card issuers: Amex, Capital One, Chase and Citi
69The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The benefits of luxury hotel programs can feel pretty similar — as can their names. These programs have lots in common, so you could be forgiven for confusing them with each other. However, there are important differences among Amex’s Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection , Capital One’s Lifestyle



Gear up your iPhone 15 with a ROKFORM case that does more than the basics
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The new iPhone 15 lineup is here and, with it, new opportunities to put a hurting on the glass that surrounds your precious new purchase. But, if you slide your new phone into one of the new cases from ROKFORM, you can put all your worries away. The All-New ROKFORM Rugged and Crystal cases offer up 360-degree protection for the iPhone 15 line and turn things up with some handy extra features you


Air Belgium Ends Scheduled Flights, Reorganizes
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
I can’t believe it took the airline over five years to get to this point, but Air Belgium will finally discontinue scheduled passenger flights, and instead focus on cargo and wet lease operations (thanks to Klaus for flagging this). The airline has been hemorrhaging money since its inception , and this is part of the carrier’s reorganization plan. What is Air Belgium? For those not familiar, Air


pearl-nautilus:“…though I cannot promise to take you home,“ said...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
pearl-nautilus : “…though I cannot promise to take you home,“ said North Wind, as she sank nearer and nearer to the tops of the houses, “I can promise you it will be all right in the end. You will get home somehow.” ― George MacDonald, At the Back of the North Wind


California Sues Big Oil Over Climate Deception
20Gizmodo / 10h
California is suing some of the largest oil and gas companies in the world for years of climate science denialism while worsening extreme weather related to the climate crisis. Read more...


How to Found a New Town (and Why You Might Want To)
Lifehacker / 10h
We all have to live somewhere, and wherever you live probably comes with a slew of existing laws and government infrastructure, all of which was probably in place long before you came along. Most of us just exist within those frameworks without complaint—we vote in local elections, pay our property taxes , and obey the… Read more...


Disney World Shut Down Half of Magic Kingdom After Actual Bear Snuck In
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree recently announced some changes for a new show in 2024—and apparently word got out to the bear community, because a real life black bear made a surprise appearance at Frontierland at Walt Disney World ’s Magic Kingdom. Read more...


Top business software development platform Retool breached, blames Google Authenticator
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Software development platform Retool has pointed the finger of blame at Google after suffering a data breach. Here’s what happened: a hacking collective engaged in SMS phishing and social engineering managed to steal login credentials for an Okta account belonging to a Retool IT employee. It was quite an elaborate scheme, too, as it included creating a fake internal identity portal for Retool and


Panos Panay is reportedly heading to Amazon after leaving Microsoft
Engadget / 11h
It didn’t take long to learn Panos Panay’s new home. The industry veteran, instrumental in developing Windows 11 and the Microsoft Surface line of 2-in-1s and laptops, has reportedly been hired by Amazon, according to Bloomberg . Microsoft’s former chief product officer will lead Amazon’s division responsible for Alexa and Echo smart devices. Panay will replace Dave Limp, the Amazon executive pre


Explore the Ancient Aztec Capital in This Lifelike 3D Rendering
100+Wired / 11h
We spoke with Thomas Kole, a digital artist who re-created the capital of the Aztec Empire in such detail that it looks like a living metropolis.


Elon Musk Reportedly Looking to Deepen His Ties With Saudi Arabia
20Gizmodo / 11h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is reportedly discussing opening a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, according to a report on Monday, which cited numerous sources close to the matter. Reports of the potential collaboration come only hours after Musk and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in New York to discuss… Read more...


Save On Alaska Airlines With Amex Offers (Targeted)
60One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced, which seems to be pretty narrowly targeted, but is still worth looking out for. Save $60 on an Alaska Airlines purchase A new targeted Amex Offers deal has just been rolled out, which offers a $60 statement credit when you spend $300+ on a


TikTok Employees Recoil at Return-to-Office Tracker App
45Gizmodo / 11h
TikTok is reportedly deploying a new employee badge monitoring app as part of a renewed effort to pressure its workers to spend more days in the office, according to a recent New York Times report. The attendance app comes as other big players in tech like Meta and Google similarly continue to clamp down on flexible… Read more...


Save On Alaska Airlines Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Amex Offers program sometimes offers savings or bonus points on flight purchases, which can represent a great deal. We’ve just seen a new offer introduced, which seems to be pretty narrowly targeted, but is still worth looking out for. Save $60 on an Alaska Airlines purchase A new targeted Amex Offers deal has just been rolled out, which offers a $60 statement credit when you spend $300+ on a


Apple A17 Pro is a match for Intel and AMD CPUs, and this is great news for Apple M3
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Newly leaked benchmark scores for Apple’s A17 Pro system-on-chip (SoC) for smartphones reveal that it can challenge AMD and Intel's processors in Geekbench 6. According to Apple’s A17 Pro scores in Geekbench 6 ’s single-core test, it scored within 10% of AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel's Core i9-13900K processors. The A17 Pro scored 2,914 points in single-core testing, while the Core i9-13900K scor


Alien Feet Inflict Freaky Terror in Eerie No One Will Save You Clip
Gizmodo / 11h
Based on what we see in this clip, the dissonant sound design for No One Will Save You — an upcoming Hulu release about a lone woman (Booksmart’s Kaitlyn Dever) facing an extraterrestrial home invasion—is enough to set you on edge, but holy Tarantino, those alien feet are nightmares come to life. Read more...


Epic Is Selling Hundreds of PC Games at Up to 80% Off
Lifehacker / 11h
September has been a great month for deals for PC gamers. EA is running an up-to-80%-off sale on their branded games, and now the Epic Games store is launching its own sale, also offering titles at up to 80% off (the sale language says 75% but I found titles with deeper discounts). Through Sept. 28, you can find… Read more...


Can the tech IPO market keep up its positive momentum?
TechCrunch / 11h
If investor sentiment does turn out to be that good, these IPOs could prove a boon for late-stage startups everywhere.


Instead of fine-tuning an LLM as a first approach, try prompt architecting instead
TechCrunch / 11h
TL;DR: Given the right sequence of prompts, LLMs are remarkably smart at bending to your will.


Apple releases iPadOS 17 with interactive widget support and a redesigned lock screen
27TechCrunch / 11h
Apple’s iPadOS 17 update is now rolling out to all users. The newest version includes a redesigned lock screen with support for widgets, an updated Stage Manager, PDF Autofill support, and the ability to use external USB-based mic and camera support. The company has redesigned the lock screen to bring customizations such as different wallpapers, […]


These iOS 17 apps bring interactive widgets to your iPhone Home Screen
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple announced iOS 17 back in June at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) with many small enhancements such as machine learning-powered autocorrect, an easy way to create stickers, and a StandBy mode that turns the iPhone into a nightstand. However, the feature that will be most useful to consumers may be iOS 17’s interactive Home […]



watchOS 10 has arrived, bringing widgets back to the Apple Watch
Engadget / 11h
It's a big day for Apple users as the company is rolling out major operating system updates for most of its devices (Mac users need to wait a bit longer). Just ahead of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 arriving later this week, the company has released watchOS 10 . If you have an Apple Watch Series 4 or above, you can install it now. The biggest change is the introduction of widge


iPadOS 17 is ready to download
Engadget / 11h
iPadOS 17 is available now. The annual update lacks a single headline-grabbing feature, but the sum of its smaller changes enhances the experience of using Apple’s tablet. Changes include Stage Manager refinements, along with Lock Screen additions and interactive widgets to match the iPhone’s new features from a year ago . You can install iPadOS 17 on recent models. It supports the iPad Pro 12.9


iOS 17 is now available
Engadget / 11h
iOS 17 is here. Apple has made the annual update available to all users on eligible devices, meaning you can install it right now without bothering with beta programs . The 2023 iPhone software update includes significant updates to Messages, FaceTime, the keyboard and more. You can install iOS 17 on any iPhone from 2018 or later. Once you know your device is eligible, you can head to Settings >


Stoke Space completes milestone test in quest to build a fully reusable rocket
TechCrunch / 11h
Stoke Space, a startup that’s taking an unconventional approach to rocket design, successfully completed a key test of its second stage prototype, bringing the company one step closer to flying a fully reusable launch vehicle. The prototype, called “Hopper2,” executed a 15-second test flight during which the vehicle flew to a height of around 30 […]


How social engineering takes advantage of your kindness
Engadget / 11h
Last week, MGM Resorts disclosed a massive systems issue that reportedly rendered slot machines, room keys and other critical devices inoperable. What elaborate methods were required to crack a nearly $34 billion casino and hotel empire? According to the hackers themselves (and seemingly confirmed by a source speaking with Bloomberg ), all it took was a ten minute phone call . The alleged hackers


iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 Are Now Available
How-To Geek / 11h
Today marks the launch of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. These long-awaited updates add several features to the iPhone and iPad, including StandBy Mode , improved AirDrop sharing, a Journal app, and personalized full-screen calling cards. Unfortunately, some of the features introduced in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 won't be available until later this year. If your iPhone or iPad doesn't update automatically, you


AMD unleashes intriguing new EPYC server CPUs — and its main feature could be key for Ryzen’s future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
AMD has finally launched its EPYC 8004-series processors, with a new SP6 socket and up to 64 Zen-4c cores (128 threads). The Siena CPU range completes the family whose other members include Genoa (high performance), Genoa-X (big cache) and Bergamo (cloud native). In AMD’s own words, Siena is a new swim lane in its core roadmap. Among the dozen new releases is a top of the range model, the single-


With iOS 17, the iPhone feels like a mature platform
TechCrunch / 11h
Just a few months before Apple launches the Apple Vision Pro with a brand new operating system, Apple is releasing iOS 17 for the iPhone. Yes, 17 feels like a big number. And in many ways, iOS has reached a point of stability and maturity that we are all looking for. If you’re updating from […]


Apple’s iOS 17 is now available to download
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple has just released the new version of iOS, the company’s operating system for the iPhone. iOS 17 is a free download and it works with the iPhone X or later, as well as the second- and third-generation iPhone SE. Apple is also releasing major updates to watchOS, iPadOS and tvOS today. I would say […]


Camo releases its Studio app for iPad with support for external gear
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple is making iPadOS 17 available to users today, and one of the most notable features for creators is the support for attaching USB-based cameras and mics. To take advantage of the feature, Reincubate, the company behind Camo, is releasing Camo Studio for iPad as a free app. The new app is geared towards content […]


Use the 'Jigsaw Method' to Study Complex Topics
Lifehacker / 11h
Yes, studying alone and in a quiet space is extremely useful most of the time—but there are instances when studying with someone else can be even more beneficial. For instance, dividing work among the members of a group can help you tackle a huge amount of text and new information. It’s called the jigsaw method and… Read more...


Snag a LELO Smart Wand 2 for less than $100 on Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $99.71: As of Sept. 18, you can get the LELO Smart Wand 2 (large) on Amazon for just $99.29, down from $199. That's $99.71 less than the original listing price. Opens in a new window Credit: LELO LELO Smart Wand 2 Large $99.29 at Amazon (save $99.71) OK, so we know what you're thinking — this has got to be a joke, right? Amazon isn't exactly the best place to find deals on reputable or high-


Sonos Move 2 Review: Powerful and Punchy Portable Speaker
Wired / 12h
The outdoor offering from the multiroom system king has had a big revamp for detailed tunes with more power, but it's not an unqualified success.


Chucky's New Season 3 Trailer Promises 'the Bloodiest Halloween Yet'
39Gizmodo / 12h
Chucky’s invasion of Washington, DC commences in early October—and his namesake show will keep the murderous vibes going into election year. A new trailer for season three of Chucky gives us our best look yet at the killer doll ’s latest power-grab scheme, and the “Kids in America” who will try to stop him. Read more...


Amazon Offers a $15 Credit Ahead of Its Prime Big Deal Days Event
How-To Geek / 12h
Amazon is preparing to kick off Prime Big Deal Days, which runs October 10th and 11th. This Prime-exclusive sales event will provide deep discounts on name-brand items ahead of the holiday shopping season. But in typical Amazon fashion, early deals are already available, and customers can now sign up for invite-only deals on hot ticket items. You can even save on items outside of the Amazon websi


Use 'Close Reading' to Retain Every Detail When You Study
Lifehacker / 12h
When you’re assigned to read a text, you’re supposed to take away some big-picture ideas. To get to that broad understanding, though, you should use a method that is all about being detail-oriented. It’s called “close reading,” and it will help you grasp the overall message of whatever you read. Read more...


RoboFab is ready to build 10,000 humanoid robots per year
84TechCrunch / 12h
Humanoid robots are pretty cool, and Agility Robotics‘ bipedal robot Digit is up there in terms of advanced tech (it even has a face!). Today, the company announced it’s getting ready to crank up its RoboFab, which can build more than 10,000 Digits per year. Obvious Skynet jokes aside, I, for one, welcome our new […]


6 ways that American Airlines could enhance Loyalty Points
81The Points Guy / 12h
It’s been a year and a half since American Airlines launched Loyalty Points , an entirely different way to qualify for AAdvantage elite status . Instead of solely crediting status based on flight activity, American flyers can also earn status through non-flight activities such as staying at hotels, spending on cobranded credit cards and using the airline’s shopping portal. When Loyalty Points wer


GE is working on AI-powered ultrasounds to combat pediatric and maternal mortality rates
Engadget / 12h
GE Health says it plans to develop an AI-assisted ultrasound imaging tool that is so easy to use, that even healthcare providers without specialized training will be able to operate it. The device's research and development will be funded by a $44 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has historically invested in the roll-out of new technologies in resource-poor settings t


Microsoft internal emails reveal plans to stream PC games through Xbox Cloud Gaming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
According to internal emails revealed during the FTC v. Microsoft case, Microsoft has been planning to stream PC games through Xbox Cloud Gaming . As The Verge reports , the internal emails show that the company has been planning on expanding its Xbox Cloud Gaming service by adding PC games , a decision that was originally in response to Google Stadia 's existence. Xbox's service currently allows



Samsung The Frame art TVs will show more masterpieces from the Met Museum
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We really like Samsung's The Frame TV, which becomes an electronic art gallery when you're not streaming shows or playing on your PS5. And now your potential art collection just got a whole lot bigger. Samsung has announced that it's adding a further 38 pieces to the Art Store on its The Frame TVs from New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The images include Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" and Dega


Cloud changes are to blame for nearly all cyber-attacks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Of all the vulnerabilities an organization’s system has, the majority sit within its cloud environment, a new report from cybersecurity researchers Unit 42, part of Palo Alto Networks, has found. As per the report, four in five (80%) of all flaws reside in the cloud . Of those flaws, the most common ones are web framework takeover (22%), remote access services (20%), and IT security and networkin


The Sea Brings Peril in Rebecca Roanhorse's Final Between Earth and Sky Book
Gizmodo / 12h
Rebecca Roanhorse ’s blockbuster Between Earth and Sky fantasy trilogy —“inspired by the civilizations of the Pre-Columbian Americas and woven into a tale of celestial prophecies, political intrigue, and forbidden magic”—began with 2021's Black Sun, and continued earlier this year with Fevered Star. Conclusion Mirrored… Read more...


You Can Get a $30 Gift Card With a New Costco Membership
Lifehacker / 12h
Costco is the best warehouse club store you can join (and not only because of those hot dogs), and right now is an especially good time to do so if you haven’t already: For a limited time, you can get a year of Gold Star membership for $60 and receive a $30 in-store gift card . Here’s what you need to know. Read more...


WordPress is coming to the fediverse
Mashable / 12h
The fediverse is expanding. WordPress released version 1.0.0 of the ActivityPub plugin last week, allowing users to connect their WordPress blog to other social media platforms on the fediverse like Mastodon. Once bloggers install the new plugin, users can follow them on other platforms and see their posts directly on those feeds. The update also makes it possible for bloggers to receive updates


iPhone 15 charging speed may be just as slow as iPhone 14
100+Mashable / 12h
There is plenty to look forward to with the new iPhone 15, but faster charging may not be one of them. The new-generation iPhone uses USB-C charging , which buoyed hopes that it would charge faster than previous models that relied on Apple's Lightning charging ports. New rumors, however, suggest that may not be the case. Mac Rumors and Apple Insider both wrote about a new report from the Japanese


Apple releases most of 2023’s big software updates today—is your device supported?
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge Apple is releasing the initial versions of most of its major operating system updates today, following its announcement at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in June and the unveiling of new iPhone and Apple Watch hardware last week. Compatible devices can now download the iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17 updates without signing up for one of Apple's beta programs. Th


Unity promises “changes” to install fee plans as developer fallout continues
71Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Unity says it will be announcing changes to its recently revealed fee structure in the coming days. (credit: Unity) After nearly a week of protracted developer anger over a newly announced runtime fee of up to $0.20 per game install, Unity says it will be "making changes" to that policy and will share a further update "in a couple of days." In a late Sunday social media post , Unity off


Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft
53Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. Panos Panay has been in charge of the Surface line since its inception. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microsoft's Panos Panay, who has been in charge of the Surface hardware line for its entire existence and of Windows development since 2020, is leaving the company, according to a press release Microsoft sent out today. Panay's duties on the Surface and Windows


Review: Hilton Munich Airport, Germany
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
During my recent trip to Germany with my parents , I ended up having an unscheduled overnight in Munich. I had flown Lufthansa’s Airbus A319 business class from Frankfurt to Munich, and then my connecting flight to Zurich on SWISS that evening ended up being canceled . I spent the night at the Hilton Munich Airport on SWISS’ dime, along with receiving EU261 compensation . I was only at the hotel


TikTok's Tube Girl has everyone talking
Mashable / 12h
On TikTok , videos filmed in public are nothing new. People record themselves on packed streets and college campuses, in coffee shops and parks. But recording yourself on public transport — especially while dancing — is enough to cause waves. London's Tube Girl has proved that. If you've been on the app lately, it's likely you've seen a girl filming herself on London's underground trains, each vi


The Marvelettes
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Forget Amazon – the big new retailer to look out for this Black Friday is TikTok
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Fall is in the air, which means Black Friday deals are near, and a new and unlikely retailer has plans to win the November holiday - TikTok. While TikTok is known for viral videos, the social media app just launched a new online marketplace, TikTok Shop , which allows you to buy products directly from the app, and the retailer now has plans to take a piece of this year's Black Friday pie. Accordi


Exclusive: Hostinger mobile update allows website creation and editing on your smartphone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Hostinger has introduced an update to its website builder that allows users to edit their work using only a smartphone. The new mobile editor update aims to simplify the overall website building process, enabling users to build and manage websites even while on the go. The redesigned UI and touch-friendly controls will help Hostinger users easily switch between desktop and mobile to continue work


The Elder Scrolls 6 is “expected 2026 or later”, according to new court document
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
According to a new court document revealed from the FTC v. Microsoft case, The Elder Scrolls 6 is expected to be released sometime during or after 2026, and is seemingly planned to be released solely on PC and Xbox ( via The Verge ). This information was revealed in a chart showcasing “Microsoft’s approach following acquisitions since 2018”. The same chart makes reference to other titles, includi


Google Quietly Removes ‘Written By People’ From Suggestions for Website Owners
22Gizmodo / 12h
Google quietly removed the suggestion that the text of a website should be “written by people” from its guidance for site owners who want to do better in search results, a change first spotted by Search Engine Land . The change will likely accelerate the deluge of AI-generated content that’s already beginning to spread… Read more...


Carrot Weather for iOS 17 can now deliver its weather updates in your own voice
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple’s iOS 17 update arrives today, and many apps are rolling out updates to support the new features. One app in particular is Carrot Weather, the weather app that delivers hilarious daily forecasts. The app launched a variety of new features, such as a voice impersonation feature, weather widgets and more. Thanks to Apple’s new […]


How long do balance transfers take?
The Points Guy / 12h
Initiating a balance transfer can be one of the best ways to save money on your next major credit card payment. Put simply, a balance transfer allows debt to be moved from one credit card account to another — ideally, from a high-interest card to a lower-interest card — making for a smaller monthly payment and saving you money. But how long do balance transfers take? Here’s what you need to know.


Right-to-Repair Laws as of 2023—and Why It Matters to You
How-To Geek / 12h
In recent years, the "right-to-repair" movement has created a lot of buzz. From online forums to legislative houses, discussions on whether people should be allowed to fix stuff they own —and the broader implications of that—gained momentum.


How a pioneering mixed-gender newsroom covered the A-bomb
Engadget / 12h
Modern tech journalism would likely look far differently today, if not for the efforts of Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson and a host of other trailblazing female reporters who staffed the Science Service throughout the publication's history. These journalists were among the very first science communicators, making sense of the newfangled technological wonders of the 1920s through 1950s and bri



American Airlines Has A New Policy For Where Musical Instruments Can Sit On A Plane
View from the Wing / 12h
Department of Transportation rules are clear about airlines accommodating musical instruments on board their aircraft. But these rules aren't often well-understood. Continue reading ...


The iPhone 15 Pro Max may not be easy to get this year. Here's why.
Mashable / 13h
Demand plus production delays means it might be tougher for Apple users to get their hands on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. According to Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo , the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been selling strong since it was announced at last week's Apple event. The device, along with the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro, became available for preorder at the conclusion of the event. Kuo says


Is being bi a choice? 37 percent of Americans think so.
31Mashable / 13h
It's Bisexual Awareness Week, the time of year where bi people shed their invisible skins to be seen by the world. Just kidding; it's a time of celebrating bisexuality online and off. According to a recent survey by the dating app Pure , however, stereotypes about bi people persist even in 2023. Thirty-seven percent of Americans believe that, unlike being gay or straight, bisexuality is a choice.


AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging port are finally a reality — here's how to preorder them for $49 off
Mashable / 13h
Save $49.01: The upgraded second-generation AirPods Pro come with a new USB-C charging port, and as of Sept. 18, a discounted price of just $199.99 at Best Buy. You can pre-order the earbuds for this 19% discount of their $249 MSRP today, and they'll be officially released come Sept. 22. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple USB-C AirPods Pro $199.99 at Best Buy (save $49.01) In typical September f


The Google Nest Hub Max is losing some of its Zoom and Meet conferencing functionality
Engadget / 13h
Google is continuing its shift away from smart devices by discontinuing support for Zoom as well as Google Meet meetings on its Nest Hub Max, 9to5Google reported . Some users have started receiving notifications that they can no longer join meetings from the device beginning September 28. The news follows Zoom's July announcement that Nest Hub Max support will end for the video calling service on


Starbucks Account “System Error”: What’s Going On?
How-To Geek / 13h
Starbucks, like many other coffee shop and restaurant chains, has its own mobile app and desktop site for placing orders and storing a gift card balance. The app and website are supposed to speed up the ordering process, and even give you rewards over time, but they're causing headaches for many people who have been unable to access their accounts for months. Even worse, some have a gift card bal


Titanfall 2 fans rejoice - Respawn has fixed the matchmaking servers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13h
Titanfall 2 players are rushing to the game's multiplayer after Respawn quietly fixed the matchmaking server issues. For a few years, issues have plagued Titanfall 2 's online servers that have made the game nearly unplayable, with some problems mainly revolving around matchmaking and stopping players from finding games. However, it looks like they may been finally solved (via Eurogamer ). One us


Upgraded Linear Accelerator in California Achieves First Light, Poised to Transform X-Ray Science
49Gizmodo / 13h
Engineers who have toiled on the world’s most powerful X-ray laser for over a decade have finally achieved first light with the instrument, meaning that science with the newly energized machine is nearly upon us. Read more...


Microsoft’s Panos Panay leaves company after nearly 20 years
Engadget / 13h
Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft after 19 years with the company, as confirmed via an official tweet. He’s been operating as the chief product officer with Microsoft, heading up Windows 11 development and the company’s Surface line. Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s vice president of experience and devices, broke the news in an email to employees, as reported by The Verge. Panay was hired on by Microsoft b


How to watch and follow Amazon's 2023 Devices event
Engadget / 13h
It's almost time for Amazon's annual fall hardware event , where the company typically announces a bunch of upcoming devices, including new entries for its ereader and smart speaker lines. On September 20, the company will stage Devices at its second headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Amazon will not be streaming it to the public, but Engadget will be there to liveblog so you can follow along a


Your Nest Hub Max Is Losing Video Calling
How-To Geek / 13h
For many families, the Nest Hub Max is about to become a paperweight. Nest Hub Max will lose support for Google Meet on September 28th, and Zoom will leave the platform two days later. This marks the end of video calls on Nest Hub Max, assuming that Google doesn't roll out a new video call solution. Going forward, if you want to make video calls on a smart display, Amazon Echo is your best option


How to Change Your Screen Brightness on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 13h
If you own a Windows 11 laptop, tablet, or all-in-one PC, it's easy to change your built-in screen's brightness with a couple clicks (or taps) thanks to the Quick Settings menu or the Settings app. Here's how.


Loki season 2 has a new Disney Plus release date – and it's good news for Marvel fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13h
Loki season 2 has received a new release date on Disney Plus, and it's good news for fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) – well, unless you're a UK-based viewer, anyway. Revealed in a tweet on Marvel Studios' official X (formerly Twitter) account, Loki season 2 will officially launch a day earlier than expected in the US. The hugely popular Disney Plus series will now debut on Thursdays


Keep your furry friends close with $35 off the Cube GPS tracker
Mashable / 13h
SAVE $35: As of Sept. 18, you can score a Cube GPS tracker at Best Buy for just $64.99, down from $99.99. That's a $35 discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Cube Cube Vehicle and Pet GPS Tracker $64.99 at Best Buy (save $35) If you're a pet owner, you're probably well aware of the fear that instills whenever you're not 100% sure where your beloved furball is. And while AirTags are a quick fix f


UK’s competition watchdog drafts principles for ‘responsible’ generative AI
TechCrunch / 13h
An initial review of generative AI by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which was announced back in May has concluded with a report containing seven proposed principles to “ensure consumer protection and healthy competition are at the heart of responsible development and use of foundation models” (FMs), as it puts it. The principles […]


Wix wants to help you sell products both online and in person
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13h
Wix has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on Android in the US to help SMBs easily carry out more in-person transactions. Processing these payments is made possible through a partnership with Stripe and is a move that now allows Wix customers to use Tap to Pay on almost any device, further to the support that was added for iPhone users six months ago. This approach aims to cater to the gro


Star Fox programmer thinks modern efforts in the franchise miss elements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13h
Star Fox is one of Nintendo’s most iconic franchises, but Dylan Cuthbert, who served as a programmer on the original title (and in total was a lead developer on four of the series’ games), believes that “some of the more recent titles” missed out important elements that made the original game what it was. Speaking to VGC , Cuthbert said he's “sure” that the series will return at some point, and s


With a Small Hop, SpaceX Rival Edges Closer to Developing the World's First Fully Reusable Rocket
Gizmodo / 13h
During a 15-second test flight, Stoke Space launched Hopper2 and landed the prototype upper stage in what is a major milestone in the company’s plans to develop a fully reusable rocket. Read more...


Five Home Renovations Never Worth Doing Yourself
Lifehacker / 13h
When you choose to complete a home-renovation project yourself , the draw is often the savings you can rack up by bypassing labor costs. But there are some projects that just aren’t worth doing yourself. Some can cost you more in the long run and can look terrible if not done right–while others are outright… Read more...


Lyft to pay $10M fine to SEC for failure to disclose board member’s role in pre-IPO share sale
TechCrunch / 13h
Lyft has agreed to pay a $10 million fine over a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charge that the ride-hailing company failed to disclose a board director’s role in the sale of $424 million worth of private shares before its initial public offering. The SEC said Monday that prior to Lyft’s IPO in March 2019, […]



Loki Season 2 Will Now Air on Thursday Nights
400+Gizmodo / 13h
When Loki returns for a second season next month, it’s doing so a couple of hours earlier than expected. Disney has now confirmed that the sophomore season of the Marvel series will air on Thursday nights, starting October 5. Read more...


Would-be X competitor T2 Social is now called Pebble (no, not that Pebble)
Engadget / 13h
Just like X (formerly Twitter), would-be competitor T2 Social has a new name, and it’s one that might ring a bell. Starting today, the service is called Pebble. And no, it's not a revival of the e-ink smartwatch company of yore. Pebble said in an email to users that T2, which is run by former X/Twitter employees, was a placeholder name. It opted for Pebble after reviewing more than 60 options. Th


How to Zip or Unzip Files From the Linux Terminal
25How-To Geek / 13h
ZIP files are a universal archive commonly used on Windows, macOS, and even Linux systems. You can create a zip archive or unzip files from one with some common Linux terminal commands.


Marvel's Avengers price drops to just $3.99 ahead of delisting
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13h
The price of Marvel's Avengers on all platforms has been dropped before the game gets delisted later this month. Crystal Dynamics shared a post today reminding players that Marvel's Avengers will be delisted on September 30 and that the game will no longer be purchasable. The company stated that "while the game will no longer be for sale, the game will remain playable for owners largely as it is


Amazon Officially Announces Prime Big Deal Days for 2023
Lifehacker / 13h
Amazon just announced Prime Big Deal Days , a Prime-member-exclusive savings event, that will run from Oct. 10 at 3 a.m. ET through Oct 11. Amazon will offer personalized recommendations based on your prior shopping activity, browsing history, and any products saved in your lists, and will feature deals from Dyson,… Read more...


How (and why) you should connect your personal account to Uber for Business
The Points Guy / 13h
Many of us travel for both personal and business reasons, and sometimes, it’s hard to keep them separate. And with the continued trend toward blended travel, where trips have both leisure and business purposes, this is even more challenging. The last thing you want is to charge a personal expense to a business card (or vice versa). That’s what makes Uber for Business so powerful. With a business


Blockchain Capital launches two new funds for a total of $580M
TechCrunch / 14h
The crypto bear market may be ongoing, but Blockchain Capital is still going big. It closed two new funds for a total of $580 million, the firm’s general partner Spencer Bogart told TechCrunch. The two venture funds, its sixth early-stage fund and its first “opportunity fund,” are allocated roughly two-thirds and one-third of the $580 […]


Bird Buddy, the AI-powered bird feeder startup, now lets anyone use its app to birdwatch
TechCrunch / 14h
Bird Buddy, the startup behind multiple AI-powered smart bird feeders, including the recently announced smart Hummingbird Feeder and Bird Bath, is today launching its latest product — and it’s not another bird feeder. Instead, the company is debuting a new digital product called Bird Buddy Explore, which allows anyone to browse feeds from Bird Buddy […]


HP's Spectre Foldable PC is exactly the kind of thing Apple should be making
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
OK, foldable laptops. They're very new indeed and, as with so many new products in their infancy, they're expensive. The HP Spectre Foldable PC costs $5,000 , which is a lot even by Apple's MacBook Pro standards. But I'd wager that it's Apple's logo that should be on the back of this thing, not HP's. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not bashing HP here. I'm of course very glad that the Spectre Foldabl


My Venture X Business Application Experience
One Mile at a Time / 14h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) We recently saw the online launch of the Capital One Venture X Business , which is Capital One’s premium travel business card. When cards are still new, there are a lot of questions about who is eligible for the card, who is eligible for the bonus, etc. In this post I wanted to take a look at everything you need to know about


Joby Aviation selects Dayton, Ohio for first scaled electric air taxi factory
TechCrunch / 14h
Joby Aviation has selected Dayton, Ohio as the new site for its first scaled electric aircraft factory, with the company preparing to invest up to $500 million in the new site as it looks to start selling air taxi rides as soon as 2025. Today’s announcement puts to rest months of speculation on the location […]


Military Loses F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet, Asks Public for Help Finding It
300+Gizmodo / 14h
The Marine Corps lost an F-35B Lightning II fighter jet following a training “mishap” on Sunday. Military personnel are asking for help locating the F-35 jet after the pilot ejected himself from the F-35 and parachuted safely to the ground around 2 p.m. near Charleston, South Carolina. Read more...


Geopolitics complicates Apple’s relationship with China
72Ars Technica - All content / 14h
Enlarge / SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A light box advertising Huawei Mate 60 mobile phone is seen in front of the Apple store on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, China, September 13, 2023. (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty ) In March, Tim Cook was among the first batch of foreign executives to land in Beijing to court high-level officials after the lifting of pandemic-era restriction


Stoke Space hops its upper stage, leaping toward a fully reusable rocket
24Ars Technica - All content / 14h
Enlarge / Stoke Space's Hopper 2 takes to the skies on Sunday in Moses Lake, Washington. (credit: Stoke Space) At an airfield in Eastern Washington on Sunday, the small launch company Stoke Space flew its upper stage for the first time. The flight was, admittedly, rather modest. The second-stage rocket only ascended to about 30 feet (9 meters) and traveled just several feet down range. The entire


A Key Question in Google’s Trial: How Formidable Is Its Data Advantage?
35NYT > Technology / 14h
The government states that data is “oxygen for a search engine” and that Google’s anticompetitive behavior has given it a data fortress. Google says innovation explains its success.


Updates From Our Flag Means Death, Saw X, and More
Gizmodo / 14h
John Carpenter has high hope for the Christine remake. Get ready for spooky season with a trio of horror trailers. Plus, what’s coming on FLCL Grunge. Spoilers, away! Read more...


Chief Product Officer Panos Panay is out at Microsoft, reportedly heading to Amazon
TechCrunch / 14h
Update: Speaking of Dave Limp, Panay is reportedly heading over to Amazon next, where he will resume the same role. We have reached out to Amazon for comment. Both companies holding devices events this week, so things are about to get interesting. Microsoft’s event will likely be focused on Surface products, Panay’s long time focus, while […]


How to Escape Spaces in File Paths on the Windows Command Line
How-To Geek / 14h
Command-line environments like the Windows Command Prompt and PowerShell use spaces to separate commands and arguments — but file and folder names can also contain spaces. To specify a file path with a space inside it, you'll need to "escape" it.


Don’t miss the Visa Everywhere Initiative Fintech Pitch-Off at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
TechCrunch / 14h
TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 is right around the corner and, fans of fintech, there’s a pitch-off event you won’t want to miss! We’re talking about the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) 2023 Global Finals, and it’s taking place September 19 on the Fintech Stage. Visa Everywhere Initiative 2023 Global Finals pitch-off at TC Disrupt 2023 Be in […]


Netflix's new slasher comedy could be this year's surprise horror delight, based on the trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
If you've ever endured any kind of corporate team-building activity you probably ended up feeling a little bit murderous – and that's something Netflix 's new horror comedy movie, The Conference , seems to riff on smartly, based. on its trailer. With most team-building events, the worst that can happen is being bored to death by people throwing things up the flagpole to see who salutes. In this S



We Checked in With the Scientists Who Discovered That Mysterious "Orb" Thing Two Miles Underwater
52Futurism / 14h
A delicate coral, the color of a cherry blossom or a peony, moves gently with the water, each of its intricate arms outfitted with curled, spindle-like fingers. Unlike some of its relatives, this coral is skeleton-free — almost gelatinous in appearance, and see-through around the edges. The camera, outfitted to the side of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) remote-operated v


heaveninawildflower: ‘The Knight and the Spectre’ (before...
Music, Arts & Literature / 14h
heaveninawildflower : ‘The Knight and the Spectre’ (before 1886) by Richard Doyle (British, 1824-1883) Watercolour. © The Trustees of the British Museum. Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license


Why I love the Hilton Aspire card from Amex — and I’m determined to make it work even harder
24The Points Guy / 14h
I have 24 credit cards right now, and it’s getting hard to justify continuing to pay for the annual fees for all of them since the costs continue to skyrocket (ahem, The Platinum Card® from American Express ). As hard as it is to keep paying the annual fee on my Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card , it’s one premium card I haven’t really considered downgrading. The card’s benefits easily m


Bride Walks Down Aircraft Aisle With Crown Made Of Snacks And Toilet Paper Bouquet [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 14h
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 ...


Anker charging gear and power banks are up to 50 percent off right now
Engadget / 14h
We're entering the season of long scenic drives and holiday parties, which means lots of time using your devices away from home and needing a quick recharge wherever you are. Currently, this is doable for a much lower cost, with Amazon running a sale on Anker's power banks and fast-charging plug-ins . The deals include Anker's 511 Power Bank , available for 50 percent off, dropping from $40 to $2


The Best Subwoofers of 2023
95How-To Geek / 15h
Whether it's for music or movies, a subwoofer will improve almost any sort of audio. If you're not familiar with them, it can be tough to choose the perfect subwoofer for you, which is what we're here for.


Azure cloud storage hacked with stolen Microsoft accounts - here's what you need to know
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
Threat actors known as BlackCat (also known as ALPHV) are now using stolen Microsoft accounts to target Azure cloud storage business users. A report from cybersecurity researchers Sophos claims the attackers are using a new variant of a known ransomware strain in their attacks. The report was based on an analysis of a victim which was also a client of Sophos. When the company investigated a breac


Windows 11 update reportedly causes havoc, from gaming glitches to boot failures
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
Windows 11’s latest cumulative update has been triggering a whole heap of problems going by a bunch of online reports, including causing havoc for PC gamers in some cases. This is KB5030219, the compulsory update for September that was released last week and piped to Windows 11 22H2 systems. Windows Latest spotted a catalog of reported gremlins in the works with KB5030219, and that includes the u


MaxMyPoint: Useful Hotel Award Search Tool
41One Mile at a Time / 15h
I’m writing a series of posts about some of the tools and services I most use for managing, earning, and redeeming points. While I often mention these websites and services in passing, I’ve never written dedicated posts about them, so that’s what I’m doing now. In this post I wanted to talk about how and why I use MaxMyPoint , which is a website that makes finding hotel award availability easy. I


Twitter/X rival T2 rebrands as ‘Pebble,’ saying the old name was never meant to be permanent
TechCrunch / 15h
An X challenger didn’t hide its ambitions to take on the social network formerly known as Twitter when it dubbed itself T2 at launch, but now that name — one which indicates a desire to build a Twitter clone — is no more. The company announced on its platform that the would-be X rival will […]


Winning Time season 2 was a slam dunk with audiences – so, of course, Max canceled it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty has been cancelled after its critically-acclaimed two-season run. The sports drama series, which aired on Max in the US, Sky in the UK, and Binge in Australia, won't return to the basketball court for a third runout. That's according to multiple news outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter (THR), with the announcement coming minutes after the show's


Funko's New York Comic-Con Star Wars Exclusives Are a Galactic Gaming Treat
Gizmodo / 15h
New York Comic-Con is almost upon us and Funko has exclusively shared some of their Star Wars Pop! and Loungefly lineup with io9. Read more...


Expensive airfare and increasing gas prices: Here’s how you can save on holiday travel
100+The Points Guy / 15h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. It’s been a huge year for travel. This summer proved to be the busiest ever for U.S. airports, with the TSA screening a record 227.5 million passengers between Memorial Day weekend and Fourth of July. And while there were some hiccups — such as United’s operational challenges in late June — there’s hope the holiday season might go mu


This 9-Inch Car Display Screen Is $105 Right Now
Lifehacker / 15h
This quick-install 9-inch car display is on sale for $104.99 right now (reg. $289.99). It can use self-adhesive or suction-based mounts to attach to your car’s dashboard and plugs into the lighter port for power. (Obviously, you’ll need a working lighter port for complete installation.) Once paired with your phone,… Read more...


How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10
50How-To Geek / 15h
Did you get a "disk is write protected" error when trying to copy files or format your drive? This can be a troublesome issue. So what's causing it, and how do you remove this error? Today we'll find out.


7 reasons you should splurge for a suite on your next cruise
500+The Points Guy / 15h
Anyone who has priced out a suite on a cruise ship knows they can be expensive. As TPG showed in a family cruise lines pricing comparison , you’ll often pay at least 50% more for a suite on a cruise vessel than for a standard cabin. Sometimes the premium can be much higher. At $11,000 a night, the top suite on luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ 3-year-old Seven Seas Splendor is more than five


10 Subtle iOS 17 Features We're Excited About
Gizmodo / 15h
Just in time for the iPhone 15 to go on sale later this week, Apple has officially released iOS 17 today. The new operating system version is compatible with every device released after the iPhone XR, including the iPhone SE (2nd-gen or later). If you buy the new iPhone 15, it will arrive with iOS 17 preloaded right… Read more...


Unity Backpedals on Its Horrible Plan for Game Install Fees Amid Developer Backlash
200+Gizmodo / 15h
Less than a week after the cross-platform game engine maker Unity announced its big plan to charge developers based on the number of installations and revenue, the company said it’s rolling back its plans to some extent, though developers may already be too burned to even consider what limp olive branch the company… Read more...


Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed terabytes of internal sensitive data
100+TechCrunch / 15h
Microsoft AI researchers accidentally exposed tens of terabytes of sensitive data, including private keys and passwords, while publishing a storage bucket of open source training data on GitHub. In research shared with TechCrunch, cloud security startup Wiz said it discovered a GitHub repository belonging to Microsoft’s AI research division as part of its ongoing work […]


AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio preview: Automatically adjusting to your day
Engadget / 15h
When Apple previews the upcoming version of iOS at WWDC, we expect to see all of the new features that will improve the iPhone. However, it’s not guaranteed that the company will take that opportunity to also update its popular wireless earbuds. But, alongside the arrival of iOS 17, a firmware update adds a few new features to the second-gen AirPods Pro , most of which will automatically adjust t



Intel seems pretty excited about glass substrates
Engadget / 15h
These days when we talk about what's next for chip design, we focus on things like cramming in more cores, increasing clock speeds, shrinking transistors and 3D stacking. We rarely think about the package substrate, which holds and connects those components. Today Intel, in the midst of its reinvention as a foundry company , has announced it's made a major breakthrough in substrate materials—and


Sonos Move 2 review: Better sound and battery life comes at a cost
Engadget / 15h
When Sonos released its first portable speaker , the Move, four years ago, it was an anomaly. Previously, the company had looked down on Bluetooth as low-quality and unreliable, and all of the speakers it sold required a power outlet. The Move, on the other hand, used Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and had a 10-hour battery. In 2023, these tricks have proliferated across the Sonos lineup. The more affordable


Las Vegas Authorities Want to Know How Much Water Companies Use Before Letting Them Move In
Gizmodo / 15h
If a business wants to move or expand to Las Vegas, it’s going to have to shell out information on its proposed water usage. Read more...


Apple AirPods Pro with USB-C review: About time
Mashable / 15h
Not gonna lie: My job here wasn’t very hard. Apple’s new AirPods Pro, launched during the iPhone 15 keynote last week, are technically a new product, but they are in almost all aspects the same as last year’s second-generation AirPods Pro. To read my perspective about their sound, design, and user interface, check out my review here . The biggest difference on the new AirPods Pro is in the way yo


The Best Ways to Get Smells Out of Thrifted Furniture
20Lifehacker / 15h
Scoring a great piece of furniture at a thrift store or a yard sale is a satisfying accomplishment for anyone interested in DIY, upcycling, or just saving money. But when you’re still excited about your new find, you might not notice that your new chair smells like an ashtray or that your new favorite chaise lounge… Read more...


TrueMed’s payment integration platform unlocks HSA/FSA for health, not sickness
TechCrunch / 15h
Medication might be easier than exercise or eating right, however TrueMed wants to change your thinking on that.


AirPods Pro get USB-C and a few new tricks
TechCrunch / 15h
No name change. The AirPods Pro 2 are still the AirPods Pro 2. Apple’s high-end earbuds got the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it treatment during last week’s iPhone 15 event. In fact, I both blinked and missed it, while heads down on a news story. My suspicion is the company’s failure to give the buds much stage time is […]


TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 opens tomorrow!
TechCrunch / 15h
Buckle up and get ready to take your business to the next level. TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 begins tomorrow — take a peek at what to expect!


Sonos Move 2 Review: A Speaker for Anywhere, but a Homebody at Heart
How-To Geek / 15h
The Sonos Move 2 really encapsulates what it means to be a streaming speaker for the whole home. Its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections ensure you’ll be able to use it from all areas of your property—and beyond. Its heavier weight, however, makes it less ideal to pack for short trips. A homebody at heart, the Move 2 gets long battery life, new dual-tweeters, and a new convenient USB-C port. It’s the


Drag and Drop Not Working on Window 11? Try These 7 Fixes
How-To Geek / 15h
There are many ways to move a file on Windows, but one of the most common is by dragging and dropping it. However, a temporary glitch or corrupt mouse driver can sometimes prevent the drag and drop feature from working properly. There are a few quick fixes that you can try to troubleshoot this issue.


10 Cool Features Plex Pass Features That Make It a Must-Have
How-To Geek / 15h
If you are a movie buff, TV junkie, and music lover, there's a good chance you know about Plex, the only global streaming media destination that allows users to discover, discuss, rate, and watch TV shows and movies from all available platforms. You might also be one of the happy millions worldwide using Plex to organize, beautify, stream, and share your collection of movies, TV shows, and music.


Starfield is Europe's biggest current-gen Xbox launch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
Starfield has had the biggest launch for any Xbox Series X | S game in Europe. According to GamesIndustry.biz , Starfield has officially become the fifth biggest game launch in Europe of 2023 so far within its first week of launch, as well as securing the top spot as the biggest Xbox launch of the current generation. Bethesda's latest RPG is also the fastest-selling new IP of the year, but the re


X Challenger Pebble Thinks AI-Generated Posts Can Help Lure Users Away From Elon Musk
34Wired / 16h
To encourage conversation, Twitter-like platform Pebble—formerly T2—now suggests AI-generated updates for users to edit or post. It's also opening sign-ups to anyone with an account on X.


TikTok Myth of the Week: Your Guts Are Full of Poop
Lifehacker / 16h
Some TikTok myths I find in the wild (like the tales of supposed tick attacks ), while other times I’m tipped off by a news article claiming there’s a trend. The latest flurry of TikTok coverage claims that people on the platform are pushing laxatives as “budget Ozempic” (no relation to “nature’s Ozempic” ), a fact I… Read more...


Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24 to reflect “the real world of football”, EA says
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
It’s been confirmed that Mason Greenwood will be included in EA Sports FC 24 , but won’t be present in Ultimate Team at launch due to him not being part of an active roster before the game’s cut-off date for player and team data. Greenwood, who currently plays for the Spanish club Getafe (on loan from Manchester United) was arrested in January 2022, and charged in October 2022 for attempted rape,


Here’s what the latest Mars rover has learned so far
69Ars Technica - All content / 16h
Enlarge / Planetary vampire Perseverance takes a selfie with two sample drill holes. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS ) It’s easy to take it for granted, but we’re driving around on freakin’ Mars right now. We’ve done this a few times before, sure, but it remains one of humankind’s most impressive technological feats. The latest rover to continue our presence on the red planet is Perseverance, the


How to Check if Your Mac Is Using an Intel or Apple Silicon Processor
How-To Geek / 16h
In 2020, Apple started selling Macs with its own Apple Silicon chips. But from the outside, the Macs look the same as the old ones. How can you tell if the Mac you're using runs on an Intel or Apple Silicon processor?


X paying users can now verify their account with a government ID
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has a new way for paying subscribers to verify their account in an effort to prevent account impersonation and spoofing. By sending photos of themselves and their government-issued IDs to the microblogging site, paid users will also get preferential support - although the exact nature of this support has not yet been detailed. Israeli identity veri


Edelweiss Acquiring Airbus A350s, Retiring Airbus A340s
200+One Mile at a Time / 16h
SWISS’ leisure subsidiary, Edelweiss Air, has announced plans to completely overhaul its long haul fleet. Edelweiss acquiring six A350-900s as of 2025 Zurich-based Edelweiss Air currently has a fleet of 18 aircraft, including 13 Airbus A320s and five Airbus A340-300s. The carrier has an average fleet age of nearly 20 years, and now plans to modernize its fleet. Edelweiss Air will acquire six Airb


The Download: what’s next for AI, and fighting digital censorship
24MIT Technology Review / 16h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. DeepMind’s cofounder: Generative AI is just a phase. What’s next is interactive AI. DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman wants to build a chatbot that does a whole lot more than chat. In a recent conversation he had with our senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven



The iPhone 15 Pro has a discreet iPhone 14 feature that makes repairs much cheaper
93TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
The iPhone 15 Pro boasts several key upgrades over the iPhone 14 Pro , but Apple’s latest flagship also inherits an important feature of the standard iPhone 14 that makes repairing the device easier and cheaper. During its September 2023 launch event, Apple confirmed that both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a “new internal chassis architecture” that allows their respective back g


Fitbit Charge 6 may finally be coming, and I love the list of improvements
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
Google is holding an event on October 4 to announce its slate of new products. Alongside its upcoming Google Pixel 8 phones and Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch, we’re expecting to see at least one new Fitbit fitness tracker unveiled on the big day. All rumors point towards the new Fitbit being the long-awaited Fitbit Charge 6. The Fitbit Charge line is the best Fitbit in a traditional sense, in that it’


iOS 17 is launching today – here are the 7 features I'm most looking forward to
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
You don't have to upgrade to an iPhone 15 this week to get a hit of iPhone-based fun, because later today (September 18), iOS 17 will finally launch. And there are some big improvements that I'm looking forward to taking for a spin on my older iPhone. iOS 17: the basics When is it out? iOS will roll out on September 18 from around 10am PT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST, or 3am AEST on September 19. Which ph


View of the Griswold St. entrance to the Union Guardian Building, as viewed from the Buhl Building….
Music, Arts & Literature / 16h
View of the Griswold St. entrance to the Union Guardian Building, as viewed from the Buhl Building. Column in foreground. The building was also known as the Guardian Building and the Union Trust Building. Stamped on back: “Grossman Knowling Lehr. 400 Marquette Bldg., Detroit, Michigan. File number 49.” Handwritten on back: “Griswold St. entrance from Buhl Bldg., w. side, Griswold St.” Burton Hist


Interesting: Here’s The Receipt For Purchase Of An Ex-US Airways Boeing 737
View from the Wing / 16h
When airlines purchase planes new they usually pay about 50% of 'list' price . But what about used aircraft? And how do airlines actually pay for their purchase? A receipt has surfaced for an actual used aircraft acquisition - Swift Air's $8 million 2014 deal for then-29 year old ex-US Airways Boeing 737-400 registration N418US. Continue reading ...


Old Phones Make Great Cameras for Kids
How-To Geek / 16h
What can you do with an old iPhone or Android phone? If you have kids, your old phone can live on as a dedicated camera. It's a huge upgrade over the cheap digital cameras made for children.


Six Cooling Rack Alternatives You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
Lifehacker / 16h
You don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers . The cooling rack provides a wide, stable surface for hot trays and pans, but also cookies, grilled cheese sandwiches, or pancakes. Sadly, the good news has not yet spread,… Read more...


New England road trip: Where to see the most spectacular foliage this fall
33The Points Guy / 16h
No place in the U.S. puts on a more breathtaking display of changing fall foliage than New England — particularly the region’s densely forested, ruggedly mountainous interior. Here, you’ll find vast forests of the trees best known for their eye-popping color: Maples lead the charge, but beech, birch, oak, elm, ash and willow also stand out for their dazzling plumage. This New England road trip la


iOS 17 includes these new security and privacy features
74TechCrunch / 16h
Apple’s long-awaited iOS 17 update for iPhones lands today with a number of new and improved security features. Many of the new features are aimed at protecting iPhone owners who are at greater risk of cyberattacks and spyware, like journalists, activists and human rights defenders. Other iOS 17 features are better suited for the wider […]


Boxbot pivots from last-mile trucks to robotical parcel storage
26TechCrunch / 16h
I love a good pivot story. It’s something most startups will confront at some point or other, if they’re going to make it long term. In a category where luck, timing and market forces are at least half the battle, you’ve got to be willing to roll with the punches. Boxbot has been kicking around […]


Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Review: The Slimmest Folding Phone Yet
22Wired / 16h
With a svelte design, gorgeous screens, and plenty of stamina, it’s a shame Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 3 is only available in China.


Transfer Citi Points To Virgin Atlantic With 30% Bonus
300+One Mile at a Time / 17h
Citi ThankYou has just launched its newest transfer bonus, which is identical to one that we saw earlier this year. Transfer Citi ThankYou points with a 30% bonus Through Saturday, October 14, 2023, the Citi ThankYou program in the United States is offering a 30% bonus on points transfers to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Ordinarily points transfer at a 1:1 ratio (in 1,000 point increments), while


How new tech is helping people circumvent digital authoritarianism
21MIT Technology Review / 17h
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up her e . I want to talk about the battle that’s raging every day between people who want to censor online content and those who want to protect access to a free and open internet. It also relates to a recent scoop ab


The Morning After: Apple preps software update to address iPhone 12 radiation concerns
Engadget / 17h
Apple is prepping a software update for the three-year-old iPhone 12s after French regulators alleged the phone exceeds proper radiation levels. France stopped selling the smartphone after recommendations from the country’s radiation watchdog (ANFR). The software update won’t adjust radiation levels but will “accommodate the protocol used by French regulators.” (I am not sure how that works, eith


TikTok workers hit back at software that tracks when they're in the office
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
TikTok has become the latest company to enforce a return-to-office mandate, which is set to come into play in October, but it has also been reported that the social media company will up the ante by monitoring employee attendance from the get-go. The past few months have been plagued with companies asking their workers to reconsider their hybrid working patterns, but in light of many employees’ d


Mortal Kombat 1 Nintendo Switch port slammed as 'garbage' by gamers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Mortal Kombat 1 leaves early access tomorrow (September 19), but ahead of its full release, fans of the series have been left stunned by the game’s performance on the Nintendo Switch . Thanks to its early access period, clips and screenshots of the game’s Switch performance have been circulating online, with countless fans making fun of the questionable character models seen in the port, which, w


Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth won't let you import your save from the first game
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth won't allow players to import their Final Fantasy 7 Remake save files. Following the announcement that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be launching on February 29, 2024 , game director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed in a PlayStation blog interview that players won't be able to carry over their saves from the previous game, stating that each title in the planned remake trilogy is a


5G satellite networks are set to be a huge money-spinner
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Telecommunications operators stand to gain 17$ billion of extra revenue between 2024 and 2030, by offering 3GPP-compliant (Third-generation Partnership Project) 5G satellite networks, new research has claimed. A new report released by Juniper Research argue that in order for Satellite Network Operators (SNO) to launch monetizable, satellite-based 5G services, they need to sign partnerships with t


Ski Resorts Are Giving Up on Snow
72Wired / 17h
With natural snow becoming scarcer and artificial powder woefully unsustainable, Europe’s mountain resorts are starting to look at life beyond downhill skiing.


The Squelchy, Messy Art of Video Game Sound Effects
Wired / 17h
Foley artist Joanna Fang powers up video games with her eclectic arsenal of sound-simulating weapons.



Pay Transparency Is Sweeping Across the US
26Wired / 17h
New York joined a wave of states that require pay transparency in job ads. New data suggests most US postings now include a salary range, but they are sometimes laughably vague.


This Treaty Could Stop Plastic Pollution—or Doom the Earth to Drown in It
35Wired / 17h
The UN has released a draft of what might become a landmark agreement to protect human health and the environment. Emphasis on might.


Procurement management platform Levelpath raises $30M
TechCrunch / 17h
Back in 2014, Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich set out to reinvent the request for proposals (RFP) process with the launch of Scout RFP, which provides a cloud-based sourcing solution designed to help organizations source faster — and, ideally, easier. Scout RFP was acquired by Workday in 2019, and Garber and Yakubovich decided to stay […]


Please don't watch this 'Saw X' clip while eating your breakfast
Mashable / 17h
You know when a video title contains the words "eye vacuum trap", it's probably not going to be a pleasant viewing experience. But then again, when it's a clip from Saw X , what else would you expect? The footage above shows one of John Kramer's (Tobin Bell) victims strapped into a chair while the serial killer's infamous voice describes his predicament: "I want to play a game...All you have to d


Amazon will hold its Prime Big Deal Days sale on October 10 and 11
Engadget / 18h
Amazon is having a second sale this fall exclusively for Prime members as it did last year , and though we knew it was happening in October , we didn't yet have an exact date. Now, Amazon has announced that the sale will happen on October 10 and 11, and even gave it a new name: Prime Big Deal Days. As ever, Prime Day gives members access to thousands of deals, so many folks wait for the sale to g


The iPhone 15 series might be able to charge faster than Apple suggests
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Apple is more secretive about some of the specs of its phones than most other companies, and one of those specs is charging speeds, with Apple simply claiming that the iPhone 15 , iPhone 15 Plus , iPhone 15 Pro , and iPhone 15 Pro Max all support “up to 50% charge" in either 30 or 35 minutes "with 20W adapter or higher.” Now, you could interpret that as meaning they top out at 20W charging, but t


10 Best Hidden iOS 17 Improvements
How-To Geek / 18h
iOS 17 is here and, in addition to larger changes like StandBy view and contact posters , there are lots of little changes that can be easy to miss. Here are some of our favorites.


Google reveals a revamped read-aloud feature in major accessibility update
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
As Microsoft continues to enhance its user experience with new features , Google is playing catch-up and copying Edge’s homework by introducing a new-and-improved read-aloud feature to Chrome. The read-aloud feature is currently available in the Canary test build of the browser for developers and Chrome enthusiasts, so there’s no knowing right now when we’ll see it reach the public build. It curr


Barely any companies say they're actually ready for AI technology
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
New Workday research has uncovered that despite promises of huge investments into artificial intelligence, many companies have failed to prepare sufficiently for the adoption of the technology. The study of more than 2,300 senior business execs found nearly three-quarters (73%) see AI and ML having an impact on the global business landscape within the next three years. Optimism is met in equal me


'Destiny 2' dastardly bug is getting a fix, Bungie says
Mashable / 18h
The Destiny 2 bug plaguing players is getting a fix, developer Bungie says. But it's complicated. The bug, which is allowing players to craft certain weapon perks into other, more powerful weapons, giving players a major edge, is the core of the problem. On Friday, Bungie's help account posted about being aware of the issue "that allows specific weapon perks to be crafted into other legendary wea


Google Domains officially halts domain selling as Squarespace deal completes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Google has officially pulled the order books from its web domain business as it stops selling domains to new customers. A notice on Google Domains website now reads: “Google no longer offers new domain registrations, but try Squarespace.” The news comes around three months after the company first - and rather unexpectedly - announced plans to transfer its domains business to website building comp


Microsoft quietly reveals Windows 11’s next big update could be about to arrive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
If you were wondering when Windows 11’s big upgrade for this year will turn up, the answer is soon, with Microsoft now making the final preparations to deploy the 23H2 update – with a revelation apparently imminent. As Windows Latest tells us, Microsoft just shipped a ‘Windows Configuration Update’ which is readying the toggle to allow users to select ‘Get the latest updates as soon as they’re av


Roborock Dyad Pro Review: A Smart Wet and Dry Vacuum With Limited Uses
How-To Geek / 18h
The Roborock Dyad Pro is the company's only non-robotic vacuum cleaner. It has both wet and dry capabilities and offers a variety of benefits, but also comes with some negatives, including its high price point. After a month of extensive testing, I can see how it could be useful to a specific group of users—but not everyone.


Creepy 'No One Will Save You' clip is like a childhood nightmare come to life
Mashable / 19h
Hiding under the bed to escape monsters is a time-honoured horror tradition, and one that writer/director Brian Duffield's No One Will Save You looks set to wholeheartedly embrace. The movie follows Brynn ( Booksmart , Unbelievable , and Ticket to Paradise star Kaitlyn Dever) as she tries to escape an alien home invasion, with the clip showing her cowering as a creature bursts into her room and t


The iPhone 15 Pro Max is reportedly a big hit for Apple, but it’s facing issues
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Of all the iPhone 15 models – namely the iPhone 15 itself, the iPhone 15 Plus , the iPhone 15 Pro , and the iPhone 15 Pro Max – it’s the last of them that’s the biggest hit right now, according to an analyst’s report. This comes from Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a great track record for Apple information, and claims on his Medium page (via 9to5Mac ) that demand for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is greater than


Unity hints at potential fee U-turn after developer backlash
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Unity may be preparing to reverse, or at least readjust, its controversial installation fee policy that had players and developers alike have their trust wane significantly for the popular game engine. The new Unity installation fee policy would see game developers charged a sum per install after a threshold of 200,000 installs had been reached. Following the announcement of the policy, which wou


Deltarune Chapter 3 isn't quite finished, but it's "playable from beginning to end"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
In a recent newsletter shared by Toby Fox, an update on Deltarune Chapter 3 has been shared and suggests that the development of the chapter is well underway, and while it’s not finished, there are some exciting updates regarding its current state. Within the newsletter, Fox states that he “Can’t say it’s finished yet, but the unfinished parts are feeling less and less numerous.” In addition to t


Dragos raises $74M to secure industrial control systems from threats
26TechCrunch / 19h
Dragos, a company building software to secure the control systems for manufacturing and industrial equipment, has raised $74 million in a Series D round extension led by WestCap. The round, which brings Dragos’ total raised to $440 million, leaves the startup’s post-money valuation unchanged for the second year at $1.7 billion. Dragos CEO Robert Lee […]



Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will have raytracing enabled for all performance modes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature raytracing for all visual modes. Speaking with IGN in a recent interview, director of core technology Mike Fitzgerald and project director Jeannette Lee discussed how the team has taken full advantage of the PlayStation 5 for the upcoming sequel, with Fitzgerald revealing that the game will have three framerate options. Those f


Elden Ring’s Godrick the Grafted has been beaten by a real-life goldfish
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Elden Ring is not an easy game, but it’s now been proven that with enough tenacity, even a goldfish can have what it takes to become Elden Lord, as one aquatic friend has beaten not one, but two of the game’s main bosses. As GamesRadar+ reports , YouTube creator and Twitch streamer PointCrow (real name Eric Morino) recently released a video showing how he managed to ‘train’ his pet fish Tortellin


Marvel's Spider-Man 2 dev: "We don't want this to be an 80-100 hour game"
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Thanks to an interview with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 's senior game director Ryan Smith, we now have a much better idea as to how long the upcoming PS5 action title will be. In an interview with VG247 , Smith revealed that “ Spider-Man 2 is in the same ball-park as the first game in terms of overall playtime". In practical terms, the original Marvel's Spider-Man takes roughly 17 hours to beat for ju


Casino cybercrime gang has already attacked over 100 companies, experts claim
3 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
The cybercrime gang reportedly behind recent cyberattacks against several Las Vegas casinos has been extremely active in its brief, two-year lifespan, a new report has claimed. The findings from Mandiant on the group known as Scattered Spider states it may have successfully hit approximately 100 companies, including employees of Okta, a popular employee identity solutions provider. The threat act


What Is United Airlines Global Services Status?
300+One Mile at a Time / 19h
There’s a lot of intrigue surrounding airline invitation-only elite status. I’ve written about American Concierge Key status and Delta 360 status , and in this post I wanted to take a look at United Global Services status. What is the status, how do you earn it, what are the benefits, and how many members are there? I’ll share everything I know… What is United Global Services status? Global Servi


3 Google Pixel 8 rumors ahead of its October reveal
Mashable / 19h
With all the Google Pixel 8 leaks , there isn't much about the new phone and its Pro counterpart that is left to the imagination ahead of the Oct. 4 reveal event. Nonetheless, the new series of Pixel devices have some major hype around them. From display tweaks to camera upgrades, let's dive into the most credible rumors that have emerged about the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. SEE ALSO: Google


This 2017 MacBook Air is only $370
Mashable / 19h
TL;DR: As of September 18, you can get a refurbished 2017 13.3-inch MacBook Air for just $369.99 instead of $1,199 — that's a savings of 69%. Apple releases some of the hottest tech every fall, but they’re also known to attach a high price tag to each new gadget. Usually, it’s worth succumbing to the price because Apple also has a reputation for building their devices to last for years to come. T


This $30 app helps you read in a new language
Mashable / 19h
TL;DR: As of September 18, get a Beelinguapp Lifetime Subscription for just $29.97. When you think about travel planning, you probably picture booking your hotel and packing your bags. But what about preparing to interact with locals who might speak a different native language than you? You don’t have to become fluent — even some basic terms and phrases could be useful. Beelinguapp makes language


Score a grade-A refurb MacBook Air with MS Office for $500
Mashable / 19h
TL;DR: As of September 18, get a refurbished MacBook Air with Microsoft Office for only $500 — that's 59% off. Has your main computer run its last Wordle? Has it gone caput and left you without a way to work in your home office? Don't freak out over a huge, unexpected expense quite yet . You could get a robust, reliable computer like this refurbished MacBook Air for a reasonable price. And it jus


Get a digital SIM and $50 to spend on data for just $22
Mashable / 19h
TL;DR: Through Sept. 24, get the aloSIM Mobile Data Traveler Lifetime eSim Plan for just $21.97. Whether you’re flying home for the holidays or checking off a bucket list destination, planning an international getaway is extremely exciting. And, well, stressful. And expensive. Especially when it comes to getting a SIM card and mobile data. Instead of the hassle of getting a traditional SIM card a


How to Tell if Your A.I. is Conscious
300+NYT > Technology / 19h
In a new report, scientists offer a list of measurable qualities that might indicate the presence of some presence in a machine.


Best Western Rewards Promo: Up To 20K Bonus Points
200+One Mile at a Time / 19h
Best Western Rewards isn’t the most generous loyalty program out there, and for that matter, Best Western doesn’t have that many aspirational properties. However, the program does pretty consistently offer promotions. Best Western has just launched its new promotion for stays this fall, and this is something that members might find to be valuable. Best Western Rewards fall 2023 promo Best Western


Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With 30% Bonus (2.3 Cents Per Mile)
400+One Mile at a Time / 20h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. Emirates Skywards has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles. This isn’t personally an offer I’d take advantage of, but I think it’s still worth covering, as I know some find value here. Promotion on purchased Emirates Skywards miles Through 11:59PM GST on Friday, September 29, 2023, Emirates S


Unity apologizes and promises to change its controversial game install fee policy
Engadget / 20h
Last week, Unity dropped a bomb on developers with a new runtime fee on its game engine that would be charged each time a title is installed — summed up by one developer as an "abysmally catastrophic decision." Now, the company appears to be backtracking, promising changes to the policy that will be revealed shortly. "We have heard you. We apologize for the confusion and angst the runtime fee pol


Amazon announces official October dates for its Prime Big Deal Days sale
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
We don’t have to guess anymore – Amazon has officially confirmed the date for its next big sales event. Prime Big Deal Days will officially kick off from midnight on Tuesday, October 10 in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and other regions across the globe, with deals running right up until the end of Wednesday, October 11 – a full 48 hours of shopping, just like we did for Prime Day back in July. H


Roam unveils new EV bus model to tap Kenya’s mass transit sector
35TechCrunch / 21h
Kenya-based EV startup Roam has unveiled a new shuttle bus model dubbed Move, coming as the East African country continues to push for the adoption of electric vehicles. Roam (formerly Opibus) now plans to ramp up its production of the Move bus, and expand its charging infrastructure as it anticipates a growth in EV bus […]


Prosus, Naspers CEO Bob van Dijk abruptly steps down
TechCrunch / 23h
Bob van Dijk, the chief executive of Dutch e-commerce investor Prosus and its controlling shareholder Naspers, has resigned from the top role and from the board with immediate effect. Ervin Tu, Prosus’ Group Chief Investment Officer, has been elevated to the position of interim chief executive for companies that hold significant stakes in major commerce […]


A lifetime subscription to this AI content creator is on sale for 92% off
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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Write Bot is on sale for £31.93, saving you 92% on list price. Everyone gets stuck sometimes, especially when it comes to writing. Whether you're a student with plenty of papers to write or a professional content creator who has to write engaging copy daily, it's not always easy to get started. And it's not just novelists who get stuck on a sentence: According to


11 creative ways to use a water bottle instead of recycling it
Mashable / 1d
Water bottles are probably one of the easiest and most versatile products to upcycle, or give a new purpose to. SEE ALSO: This volunteer is upcycling refugee boats and life jackets into backpacks Credit: mashable composite, makeit-loveit.com, violetpaperwings, nwf.org There are thousands of crafts and interesting ways for you to use either plastic or glass bottles , so try giving your bottle a us


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for September 18
Mashable / 1d
New day, new week, 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 18'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

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