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Thousands of Android devices come with unkillable backdoor preinstalled


67Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) When you buy a TV streaming box , there are certain things you wouldn’t expect it to do. It shouldn’t secretly be laced with malware or start communicating with servers in China when it’s powered up. It definitely should not be acting as a node in an organized crime scheme making millions of dollars through fraud. However, that’s been the reality for tho


NASA rover makes adventurous trip, then snaps stunning Mars picture
31Mashable / 3h
It was a long slog. But NASA 's Curiosity rover did it. The space agency's car-sized robot, which has ventured up Mars' Mount Sharp for nearly a decade, successfully traversed rocky terrain to arrive at a scientifically-intriguing site made by ancient avalanches of boulders, debris, and water. Today, this place, Gediz Vallis Ridge , exists as a prominent hill blanketed with large rocks. After mak


Exorcist: Believer Director David Gordon Green on the Future of His New Horror Trilogy
Gizmodo / 19min
The reviews for The Exorcist: Believer haven’t been kind, with far less goodwill being showered upon David Gordon Green ’s series revival than his 2018 Halloween sequel . Box office, however, has been decent— the Hollywood Reporter notes it made nearly $3 million in Thursday previews—and the fact that Universal’s said to… Read more...



centuriespast:The Witch by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, originally...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12min
centuriespast : The Witch by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, originally appeared in Elves & Fairies, published 1916.


Amazon Luna subscribers can now buy individual Ubisoft games
Engadget / 14min
Late last year, Amazon Luna and Ubisoft deepened their partnership by allowing subscribers to stream the developer's games that they already own on PC. So it doesn't really come as a surprise that Amazon has chosen to team up with Ubisoft to debut a new feature on its cloud gaming service: The capability to buy games from the platform and not just stream them. Subscribers can now purchase select


Apple's Encryption Is Under Attack by a Mysterious Group
Wired / 17min
Plus: Sony confirms a breach of its networks, US federal agents get caught illegally using phone location data, and more.


KLM’s 104th Delft house collectible is actually a train station
The Points Guy / 19min
Editor’s note: KLM provided TPG with round-trip travel to Amsterdam for a first look at the release of its latest Delft house collectible. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by KLM or any external entity. Lufthansa has its rubber duckies and Virgin Atlantic has its airplane salt and pepper shakers . But the most sought-after airline collect


When to Expect the First Frost in Your Area
Lifehacker / 21min
For those living in the Northern Hemisphere, Saturday, September 23, 2023 was the first official day of fall. While some parts of the country are still dealing with the sweltering heat that started during the summer, other regions have experienced at least a few days of cooler weather. Read more...


What Is a "Compensation Cycle" in OLED TVs?
How-To Geek / 23min
If you own an OLED TV or plan to buy one, you may have seen that they need a “compensation cycle” to help with their maintenance, but what is that, and what does it mean for your new OLED experience?



Music, Arts & Literature / 42min



How to Unzip Files on Android
35How-To Geek / 52min
It's pretty common to zip files and unzip folders on a computer, but you might also have to do it on your Android phone or tablet. This used to be an annoying task, but it's much easier nowadays. We'll show you how.


Vaccine may save endangered California condors from succumbing to bird flu
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / A numbered and tagged California Condor in the wild. (credit: Educational Images via Getty ) Early March last year, an endangered California condor—one of less than 350 of its kind surviving in the wild—perched on an Arizona cliff face staring into space for days. It’s probably sick from lead poisoning, thought Tim Hauck, the condor program director with The Peregrine Fund, a nonprofit


From our stacks: Cover detail from Black Panther: Panther’s Rage. A Novel of the Marvel Universe….
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
From our stacks: Cover detail from Black Panther: Panther’s Rage . A Novel of the Marvel Universe. Sheree Renée Thomas. London: Titan Books, 2022. We are excited to have author Sheree Renée Thomas, along with authors Denise Crittendon, Danian Darrell Jerry, and Zig Zag Claybourne for a panel discussion on People of Color in Science Fiction at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Main Library!


British Airways Will Open New Lounge In Miami
View from the Wing / 1h
Next week a British Airways lease for new lounge space at the Miami airport is expected to receive signoff. The lounge will be 12,973 square feet on the Concourse E-Satellite fourth floor. Continue reading ...


Prada Is Officially Working on NASA’s Lunar Spacesuit
Futurism / 1h
Moon Drip What would humanity's return to the Moon be without a hint of Italian luxury? Last summer, the commercial spaceflight venture Axiom Space won a lucrative contract with NASA to design the spacesuits for the agency's upcoming Artemis III Moon mission, which is tentatively slated for 2025. But Axiom won't be designing the suits on its own — it's getting a hand from luxury fashion brand Pra


How NVIDIA became a major player in robotics
TechCrunch / 1h
[A version of this post appeared in TechCrunch’s robotics newsletter, Actuator. Subscribe here.] The last time I’d spoken with the NVIDIA at any length about robotics was also the last time we featured Claire Delaunay on stage at our Sessions event. That was a while ago. She left the company last July to work with […]


Letterboxd Is the Social Network You Didn't Know You Needed
How-To Geek / 1h
If you love movies, you can tell your followers on various social media platforms about what you're watching, but Letterboxd is the only social network created solely for movie fans. It's a fast-growing but still underrated corner of the social-media landscape. Here's why you should join.


In Defense of the Rat
Wired / 1h
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them?


OpenAI is reportedly considering making its own chips
Engadget / 1h
ChatGPT might be powered by homegrown chips in the future, if OpenAI does indeed decide to make its own. According to Reuters , the company is currently exploring the possibility of making its own artificial intelligence chips and has even evaluated a potential acquisition. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman previously blamed GPU shortages for users' concerns regarding the company API's speed and reliability,


The best Nintendo Switch deals ahead of Prime Day 2, from games to holiday bundles
Mashable / 2h
There's a slew of Nintendo Switch deals up for grabs at major retailers ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale (scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11), including a handful of holiday bundles. A quick look at the best early Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals: Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and in the My Nintend


One in Ten Chatbot Users Are Big Time Horndogs, Researchers Find
Futurism / 2h
Data-Driven After looking at 100,000 chatbot conversations, researchers have found a sad but not-so-surprising statistic: that roughly one in 10 people who "converse" with these chatbots are doing so for horny purposes. In a not-yet-peer-reviewed paper spotted by ZDNet , a team of researchers found that ten percent of 100,000 "real-world conversations" with large language models (LLMs) were eroti


Study Finds That Police “Crime Predicting” AI Fails Miserably at Predicting Crimes
Futurism / 2h
Broken Algo Using an algorithm similar to those that predict earthquake aftershocks , cops have for more than a decade tried to use "predictive policing" software to presage where crimes will take place before they happen — and as a joint investigation by The Markup and Wired shows, it seems to have failed miserably. Geolitica, a predictive policing software used by police in Plainfield, New Jers



White Supremacist Active Clubs Are Breeding on Telegram
Wired / 2h
A “friendlier” front for racist extremism has spread rapidly across the US in recent months, as active club channels network on Telegram's encrypted messaging app.


How to Use Google Bard to Find Your Stuff in Gmail and Docs
Wired / 2h
The new extensions released for Google’s chatbot are clunky, but they might be helpful with a hefty dose of patience.


A Silk Pillowcase Can’t Fix All Your Curly Hair Problems (2023)
Wired / 2h
Switching to a silk pillowcase is supposed to lead to fresher curls and clearer skin. But it's not a magic solution if you toss and turn at night.


Best Early Deals From October's Amazon Prime Day
Gizmodo / 2h
Yes, Amazon is having a second Prime Day event , this time in the middle of October. The company did the same thing last year, positioning itself right before the holiday shopping season really kicks off in November. Read more...


US government considers protecting octopuses used in research
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: NOAA ) While cephalopods have captured the imagination of marine biologists, science fiction writers, and curious individuals, it’s only recently that the public has become significantly interested in learning more about these animals. Part of their appeal has come from recent studies revealing the intelligence behind some of their sophisticated behaviors. Now, feeding into this


Are Game CD Key Sites Safe or Legal?
How-To Geek / 2h
In general, platforms like Steam and the Epic Game Store offer great discounts and competitive pricing for PC games. Many gamers turn to third-party "CD key" sites, though, to save even more money. How legal or risky is this practice?


This massive new spoofing campaign is targeting job seekers, so watch out
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A new worldwide spoofing campaign has been discovered, and it is thought to have extorted over $100 million from its victims already. Researchers at security firm CloudSEK say the scam involves the impersonation of over a thousand companies, and is affecting over 100,000 people across more than 50 countries. They also say that the threat actors behind the campaign are highly skilled and have crea


The Samsung Galaxy Ring may launch with the Galaxy Z Fold 6
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Rumors of an incoming Samsung Galaxy Ring continue to gain momentum, but it may not be here for a few months yet – the latest indication is that the smart ring won't be seeing the light of day until the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 . This is according to South Korean outlet The Elec (via Android Authority ). We know that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 was launched in July 2023, so you would


Next-gen Windows is coming in 2024, Intel exec confirms (without mentioning Windows 12)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
We appear to have got our clearest indication yet that a whole new version of Windows will be coming next year. Windows Latest reports that at a recent technology conference, Intel’s chief financial officer, David Zinsner, confirmed that the next iteration of Windows is indeed due to land in 2024. Zinsner commented: “We actually think 2024 is going to be a pretty good year for client, in particul


Mercury Has Wrinkles Because It’s Shrinking, Scientists Say
Futurism / 3h
Scientists have long suspected that Mercury is actively shrinking over billions of years — but new research suggests that that process may still be going on, leaving cracked-up wrinkles behind. In an essay for The Conversation , planetary scientist David Rothery, a professor at the UK's Open University and co-author of a new paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience , explained that the wr


Your Evil Car Is Filling the Ocean With Microplastics, Scientists Say
Futurism / 3h
Tire Fire You've probably heard warnings that the ocean is filling up with microplastics, with blame often settling on single-use consumer goods like plastic straws. But the villain may instead be sitting in your driveway. According to a recent report by the Pew Charitable Trust, an estimated 78 percent of microplastics found in the ocean come from synthetic tire rubber, making it a massive contr


How to use the iOS 17 contact sharing feature — swap phone numbers in seconds
Mashable / 3h
Apple rolled out a new contact sharing feature on iOS 17 called "NameDrop." This cool little perk, a spin off from AirDrop, lets you easily swap contact details with other iPhone users. The process is seamless. You no longer need to do the awkward little dance of figuring out how to best exchange contact information. By simply placing your iPhone over their iPhone, you can snag their phone number


AI This Week: AI's Threat to Creative Freedom
Gizmodo / 3h
Meta’s AI-generated stickers, which launched just last week, are already causing mayhem . Users swiftly realized they could use them to create obscene images, like Elon Musk with tits, ones involving child soldiers, and bloodthirsty version of Disney characters. Ditto for Microsoft Bing’s image generation feature,… Read more...


How to view the solar eclipse without destroying your eyes
25Mashable / 3h
A celestial spectacle will pass through the sky on Oct. 14. And you have an opportunity to safely watch. The looming annular solar eclipse will be visible to millions in the U.S. as well as folks in Central and South America. Some will see the complete annular eclipse, wherein the moon passing in front of the sun creates a "ring of fire" view. Many others will experience a partial solar eclipse,


How to watch the UCLA vs. Washington State game without cable
Mashable / 4h
Quick links for watching the UCLA Bruins vs. Washington State Cougars game: MOST COMPREHENSIVE FuboTV free 7-day trial, then $74.99/month after trial MOST AFFORDABLE Sling TV Orange + Sports Extra $31/month for your first month, then $51/month (save $20) Washington State has had a pleasantly surprising start to the season. They're undefeated through four games and earned themselves a spot at No.


How to watch the Colorado vs. Arizona State game without cable
Mashable / 4h
Quick links for watching the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State Sun Devils game: MOST COMPREHENSIVE FuboTV free 7-day trial, then $74.99/month after trial MOST AFFORDABLE Sling TV Orange + Sports Extra $31/month for your first month, then $51/month (save $20) This weekend, the 3-2 Colorado Buffaloes take on the 1-4 Arizona Sun Devils in Tempe, Arizona — both in search of their first conference


How to watch the Miami vs. Georgia Tech game without cable
Mashable / 4h
Quick links for watching the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Miami Hurricanes game: OUR TOP PICK YouTube TV free 3-week trial, then $52.99/month for 3 months (save $60) RUNNER-UP FuboTV free 7-day trial, then $74.99/month after trial MOST AFFORDABLE Sling TV Orange + Sports Extra $31/month for your first month, then $51/month (save $20) BEST DEAL Hulu + Live TV $49.99/month for three months, then


How to watch the Arkansas vs. Ole Miss game without cable
Mashable / 4h
Quick links for watching the Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Ole Miss Rebels game: OUR TOP PICK YouTube TV free 3-week trial, then $52.99/month for 3 months (save $60) RUNNER-UP FuboTV free 7-day trial, then $74.99/month after trial MOST AFFORDABLE Sling TV Orange + Sports Extra $31/month for your first month, then $51/month (save $20) BEST DEAL Hulu + Live TV $49.99/month for three months, then $76.99/m



Amazon's early Prime Day laptop deals suck. Here's what to snag at one of its rivals instead.
Mashable / 4h
SAVE UP TO $500: We've gathered a list of the laptop deals at Amazon and beyond (mostly beyond) as the retail giant gears up for Prime Big Deal Days , its holiday kickoff event from Oct. 10 to 11. A quick look at the best early Prime Day laptop deals: Best laptop deal under $500 Acer Aspire 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $379.99 at Best Buy + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscr


Unlocked phone deals ahead of Prime Day include renewed iPhones and a free Pixel Watch 2 with the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Mashable / 4h
Unlocked phones (both brand new and renewed) are on sale ahead of Prime Day 2. Here are our favorite non-carrier deals, no trade-ins required: Best unlocked cell phone deals: Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone 14 Plus (512GB, renewed) $769 at Amazon (save $138.56) Best Samsung Galaxy deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (256GB) $1,499.99 at Amazon (save $300) Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB)


Save $20 on a lifetime plan to this stock screening app
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of October 7, get $20 off a Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan Lifetime Subscription . Investing your money may be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to feel like gambling. There may not be any sure things in the investment world, but you can definitely learn enough to reduce your risk and make informed investments . It’s a lot to take in, but it might be a bit easier with a guide that kee


This Python for beginners bundle is only $23.97
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of October 7, get The Premium Python Programming Certification Bundle for only $23.97 — that's 80% off. Beginner programmers have a ton of options for where they could start. If you’re looking for a versatile language that can be used for everything from data science to programming AI, Python may be the way to go, especially when you can get a whole crash course on sale. The Premium Pyt


This portable handheld microscope has an LCD screen and is just $82
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of October 7, get the Portable Handheld Pocket LCD Microscope with 4" Screen for just $81.99 — you'll save 18%. It's no secret that spending time in nature can make you feel more relaxed and give you some fresh air and vitamin D. But it also benefits your mental health and cognition. And while running or walking outdoors are healthy ways to spend that time outside in nature, there may b


Get these translation earbuds for under $100
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of October 7, get the Mymanu CLIK S Bluetooth translation earbuds for just $89.97 — a discount of 42%. Learning a new language ahead of a week-long vacation might be a little excessive, but fluency is not your only option — how about simulated fluency instead? The Mymanu CLIK S are Bluetooth translation earbuds that can produce live translations of 37 different languages. It might take


Host your website for life: Only $80
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: As of October 7, get an iBrave Cloud Web Hosting lifetime subscription for just $79.97 — that's 91% off. Whether it’s a blog, personal website, or your very own online shop, if you’re creating a website, it needs somewhere to live. Finding a good web hosting service can be tough, especially if you’re trying to stick to a budget. If your site is going to be up for a long time, getting a lif


'Our Flag Means Death' creator David Jenkins breaks down that pivotal mermaid scene
Mashable / 4h
How do you stage a pivotal reunion between two star-crossed lovers? If you're Our Flag Means Death , you turn to the power of mermaids — and Kate Bush. Season 2 of the beloved comedy sees pirates Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) and Ed "Blackbeard" Teach (Taika Waititi) processing their Season 1 breakup. By the end of episode 3, "The Innkeeper," they unexpectedly find themselves back together onboard Th


Gigi Saul Guerrero seizes her moment with 'Satanic Hispanics' and 'V/H/S/85'
Mashable / 4h
Gigi Saul Guerrero is making her mark on horror one stab at a time. Since making her directorial debut with the short film " Dead Crossing " in 2011, the Vancouver-based, Mexico-born horror actress/filmmaker has been busy writing and directing segments for film anthologies like México Bárbaro and ABCs of Death 2.5 , episodes of the TV shows Into the Dark and The Purge , as well as the web series


Unprecedented fat bear story just got even better
Mashable / 4h
In 2022, the park rangers monitoring Alaska's fat bears were astonished. Brown bears are extremely cautious animals, constantly vigilant of threatening outsiders . That's why mothers and cubs keep to themselves. Yet last year, bear viewers both online and at the park witnessed two family groups in Katmai National Park and Preserve — two sisters, each with her own cub — act like a big family . The


Autopsy Found That Neuralink Implant "Ruptured" Monkey's Brain
Futurism / 4h
The behind the scenes details of Neuralink's grisly monkey experiments just keep getting worse. Now, a followup investigation by Wired reveals that a Neuralink implant "deformed and ruptured" the brain of one female macaque, after an experiment caused severe cerebral swelling. The trials, conducted at the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at UC Davis by Neuralink scientists, had


They're Putting Sails on Giant Container Ships
Futurism / 4h
Come Sail Away In a win for both the environment and the bottom line of shipping corporations, a growing number of container ships are using sails to propel themselves across the ocean. It's a simple idea that's been around for millennia, a win-win for those hauling materials over vast distances. "We want to decarbonize — why not use what’s available?" Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill Ocean Tra


Once a Labor Leader, Butler Angered Unions by Consulting for Uber
NYT > Technology / 4h
The new California senator was part of the gig company’s push to avoid having to classify its drivers as employees.


AI Chatbots Are Only Useful If You Think They Are, Scientists Find
Futurism / 5h
Our experience with AI chatbots so far has been incredibly mixed. In one moment, it can feel like talking to an actual person who can provide genuine insight and advice. But other conversations lead to frustration, with overeager algorithms tripping to offer nonsense or false factual claims. But what if our experience reflects our expectations before starting these conversations? In other words,


The Samsung Galaxy S24 is tipped to use both Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We've got some new speculation around the Samsung Galaxy S24 series to bring you, and it concerns perhaps the most important component of them all: the chipset that's going to be powering these flagship smartphones. According to South Korean outlet The Elec (via GSMArena ), the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus will use either an Exynos 2400 CPU or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, depending on the region. The


ICYMI: the 8 biggest tech stories of the week, from smart tags to the Pixel 8 Pro
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Gather round, gather round, because we've got some tales to tell you – tales from the last seven days in the land of technology. It's been another busy week in a run of busy weeks, with a host of new gadgets launched and plenty of consumer tech news besides. We saw three new flagship devices from Google – the Pixel 8, the Pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel Watch 2 – plus new SmartTags from Samsung and a n


Airlines Try To Shut Down Websites Scraping Award Seats
64One Mile at a Time / 7h
Earlier I wrote about how ExpertFlyer announced that it’s no longer showing award availability on Star Alliance, as well as select other airlines. While I can’t guarantee the two are linked, it would appear that there might be a little more to this… Star Alliance restricts websites scraping award availability There are a variety of websites that try to make it easier to help consumers book award


Brave lays off 9% of its workforce
58TechCrunch / 7h
Brave Software, the maker of Brave Browser and Search, confirmed that it has laid off 9% of its staff across departments. The company didn’t specify how many people were affected, but it corroborated the development and said the decision was driven by the tough economic climate. “Brave eliminated some positions as part of our cost […]


The inside of the world’s largest spherical screen is jaw-dropping — but wait till you see how the Las Vegas Sphere looks on the outside
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Las Vegas’ latest flagship concert venue, a $2.3 billion gigantic sphere, played host to U2 in its first outing on September 29, and social media was quickly ablaze with clips from the event – especially from inside the sphere. Inside the 112-meter-tall and 157-meter-wide space is a high-resolution LED screen that wraps halfway around the auditorium, with an even larger display encircling its ext


A new ChatGPT dating scam is looking to catfish lonely AI fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Avast has uncovered a dark side to ChatGPT that could be affecting users of dating apps. It’s been almost a year since ChatGPT entered public preview, and since then, we’ve seen the emergence of hundreds of generative AI tools designed to take the pressure off workers and make the workplace a more efficient place. Reports of AI being used in cyberattacks have also been on the rise, with this late



Master ChatGPT for business with this heavily discounted course bundle
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: The 2023 ChatGPT for Business Mastery Bundle is on sale for £24.61, saving you 77% on list price. AI has a ton of potential, and not just for giant businesses. Individual users could also take advantage of available AI tools to grow a side hustle or start a business. The first step is finding out what tools are available and how to use them. You may be familiar with ChatGPT , but there’s a


21 of the best Stanford University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Stanford University are available to take for free on edX. edX opens a digital door to Stanford University's educational offerings, empowering learners from all around the world with professional development and lifelong learning opportunities — all at no cost. The range of free online courses available from edX is seriously impressive, but there's alway


How to watch Australia vs. India in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free
Mashable / 9h
The flagship event of the international cricket calendar is here, and we've already been treated to some exciting contests between the best sides in the world . That's what the ICC Cricket World Cup is all about, and we're expecting more of the same as two of the favourites go head-to-head. If you're interested in watching Australia vs. India in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free from anywhere in


How to watch ServusTV for free
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming sites like ServusTV. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. Sports fans all around the world need to know about ServusTV. This Austrian broadcaster offers free streaming of the biggest sporting events on the calendar, including the C


Score big on these Prime Day sex toy deals that are already live
Mashable / 10h
Prime Day (also known as Amazon Big Deals Day) is Oct. 10 and 11, but the retailer is already slashing prices on hundreds of items, including sex toys. Our top picks: Best vibrator deal LELO Smart Wand 2 (large) $125 at Amazon (save $74) Best clitoral stimulation toy deal Tracy's Dog OG $49.99 at Amazon (save $10) Best male sex toy TENGA EGG Easy Beat 6-Pack $30.75 at Amazon (save $5.80 ) We've s


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 7
Mashable / 11h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Will Sixth Generation NGAD Fighter Deliver Decades of Air Dominance ?
Next Big Future / 11h
In 2024, the US Air Force will select the vendor the sixth generation NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) fighter and the either GE or Pratt & Whitney for the ATEP engine (Adaptive Engine Transition Program). The Air Force last year awarded contracts worth nearly $1 billion each to aircraft manufacturers Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop ... Read more


Amex Blue Business Plus Card 15K Points Welcome Offer
51One Mile at a Time / 12h
Link: Apply now for The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express has just introduced a welcome offer. While it might not sound like much, the card didn’t previously have a publicly available welcome offer, and this is one of the most rewarding Amex cards there is. In this post I wanted to go over the details of this card’s off


23andMe says private user data is up for sale after being scraped
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The 23andMe logo displayed on a smartphone screen. Genetic profiling service 23andMe has confirmed that private user data is circulating for sale online after being scraped off its website. Friday’s confirmation comes five days after an unknown entity took to an online crime forum to advertise the sale of private information for millions of 23andMe users . The forum posts claimed that t


Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 7, 2023
Lifehacker / 12h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 7, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 7, NYT Connections #118! Read on if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s… Read more...


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 7
Mashable / 12h
You made it to the weekend! Now you just have to make it to the end of the 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 Oct. 7's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Wh


'Priscilla' review: Sofia Coppola spins a sweet and soured fairy tale about Mrs. Elvis Presley
Mashable / 12h
To the world, Priscilla Presley's life seemed a fairy tale. Like Cinderella, she was a kind-hearted common girl plucked from obscurity to be a princess — but not by a prim, sexless prince. She was chosen by the King of Rock 'n' Roll, to live in his palace, surrounded by luxury, draped in the finest clothes,