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Get a laptop packed with power during Lenovo’s ThinkPad anniversary sale
400+Mashable / 11h
Let’s face it: your laptop has probably had its fair amount of wear and tear in the last few years. Lugging it from one place to another, putting it through its paces both at work and at home — it might be time for an upgrade. If you were waiting for a sign to invest in a laptop that can keep up with your life, this is it. From Oct. 16 to Oct. 29, every Lenovo ThinkPad — from flagship picks to ju
Apple Reportedly Cancels Jon Stewart’s Show Over His AI and China Talking Points
500+Gizmodo / 15h
Jon Stewart is best known for pissing the right people off with his nuanced political takes on his Apple TV show The Problem with Jon Stewart, and it appears he’s also pissed off his employer. Stewart’s The Problem has officially been canceled, and the reason why may lie in his view on artificial intelligence, a… Read more...
B-21 Stealth Bomber Was Completely Digitally Designed and Modeled
22Next Big Future / 21h
The B-21 Stealth Bomber is an updated version of the 40 year old B-2 bomber. The B-2 stealth bomber architecture and choices have proven to be enduring. The two updated engines in the B-21 are about 50-60% more powerful than the four engines in the B-2. They are 27,000 lbs of thrust vs 17,300 lbs ... Read more
Palestinians Claim Social Media 'Censorship' Is Endangering Lives
Wired / 15min
Alleged censorship of social media and disruptions to electricity and internet access have meant people under fire in Gaza can’t get the information they need to survive.
Japanese company promises to slash prices of AI computing in race to deliver the world’s cheapest GPU cloud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Japanese firm Third Wave is launching a ‘GPU cloud’ service for anyone who wants to run generative AI workloads – including large language models (LLMs), simulation, or computer-aided design (CAD) – from their own PCs. You don’t need the best PCs or best GPUs to use Third Wave’s cloud service, called Raytrek Cloud, with the company indirectly leasing the compute resources required to tap into the
Get 2 months of Kindle Unlimited for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A two-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited is available for free, saving you £18.98 on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Unlimited Kindle Unlimited (2-Month Subscription) £0 at Amazon We saw some impressive giveaways over Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, including free offers on Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music Unlimited . Don't worry if you missed out on these limited
How to watch India vs. New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free
Mashable / 2h
It will be difficult for the 2023 Cricket World Cup to top the match between India and Pakistan , but the host's next game could be a contender. All eyes will be on Dharamshala this weekend as India take on New Zealand. If you're interested in watching India vs. New Zealand for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. When is India vs. New Zealand in the Cricket Worl
How to watch England vs. South Africa in the Rugby World Cup for free
Mashable / 2h
We're not expecting the Rugby World Cup semi-finals to offer the same level of entertainment as the quarter-finals, because we're not sure that's physically possible. The quarter-finals were stunning, but the semi-finals could still deliver quality rugby and drama in abundance. If you're interested in watching England vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the informati
This comprehensive dog training bundle is on sale for 90% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Complete Guide to Puppy and Dog Training Bundle is on sale for £24.67, saving you 90% on list price. Some of us can't resist a dog or puppy . We "aww!" out loud at the mere sight of a doggo being walked nearby. If you are one of these dog-loving people and are looking to make some extra money, dog training could be an option. This informative puppy and dog training package has eight fu
How to watch England vs. Tonga rugby league series online for free
Mashable / 2h
This year has been all about Rugby Union , but that doesn't mean you should forget about the other code. We've seen a lot of thrilling Rugby League this year, and that is continuing this autumn with a three-test series between England and Tonga. If you're interested in watching the first-ever international series between the two nations for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the infor
Use Online Astronomy Sites to Look for Comet 12P/Pons Brooks
Next Big Future / 3h
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a Halley-type periodic comet that was first discovered by Jean-Louis Pons on July 12, 1812 and then independently rediscovered by William Robert Brooks in 1883. It has an orbital period of about 71.3 years. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its return in 2024 and it is expected to reach its maximum brightness (potentially ... Read more
Google Pixel’s face-altering photo tool sparks AI manipulation debate
36BBC News - Technology / 3h
A new breed of smartphone tools are raising fresh questions about what it means to photograph reality.
How to unblock Australian Netflix for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking extra Netflix libraries. Access Australian Netflix from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. If you're interested in accessing extra movies and shows from around the world, all you need is a VPN . These powerful tools can bypass geo-restrictions to unlock bonus content from streaming platforms like Netflix . The process is quick and easy with
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 21
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, October 21, 2023
Lifehacker / 5h
Today is another tricky one, with all those dishes! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Saturday, October 21, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll learn how everything… Read more...
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 21
Mashable / 5h
You made it! Saturday's here, and so is a 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 skip to the end of this article for Oct. 21'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? Or
YouTube working on an AI music tool that'll let you use the voices of famous musicians
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
YouTube is apparently working on a new AI tool that could give content creators the ability to produce songs using the voices of famous singers and musicians. According to a recent Bloomberg report , the platform has approached several record labels with this technology with negotiations still ongoing. YouTube is trying to obtain rights to use certain songs to train the AI while also trying not t
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 21, 2023
Mashable / 6h
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
Feel-good story of the week: 2 ransomware gangs meet their demise
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) From the warm-and-fuzzy files comes this feel-good Friday post, chronicling this week’s takedown of two hated ransomware groups. One vanished on Tuesday, allegedly after being hacked by a group claiming allegiance to Ukraine. The other was taken out a day later thanks to an international police dragnet. The first group, calling itself Trigona, saw the content on it
Okta says hackers breached its support system and viewed customer files
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Identity and authentication management provider Okta said hackers managed to view private customer information after gaining access to credentials to its customer support management system. “The threat actor was able to view files uploaded by certain Okta customers as part of recent support cases,” Okta Chief Security Officer David Bradbury said Friday . He suggest
The Problem with Jon Stewart cancellation highlights a problem for Apple’s content
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Jon Stewart on his Apple TV show. (credit: Apple) Jon Stewart and his weekly talk show The Problem with Jon Stewart are out at Apple, according to reports from The New York Times and Variety . Apple canceled the show just weeks before its third season began taping. Its cancellation sheds some light on the conflict of priorities Apple faces as it leans more into content rather than just
Instagram sorry for translation error that put “terrorist” in Palestinian bios
22Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Palestine's flag. (credit: Wong Yu Liang | Moment ) Meta has apologized after a 404 Media report investigating a viral TikTok video confirmed that Instagram's "see translation" feature was erroneously adding the word "terrorist" into some Palestinian users' bios. Instagram was glitching while attempting to translate Arabic phrases including the Palestinian flag emoji and the words "Pale
Quordle today - hints and answers for Saturday, October 21 (game #635)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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
Ron DeSantis and His Board Want To Toss Out Disney's Counterclaims
Gizmodo / 6h
The ongoing saga of The Walt Disney Company versus Ron Desantis and his hapless oversight board continues. Read more...
Aer Lingus Terminates United Airlines Codeshare. Big Win For American Airlines Customers Coming?
33View from the Wing / 7h
Aer Lingus is an oddball airline. Geographically Ireland is well-placed for connections between the U.S. and Europe, in addition to serving a major tourist destination. They're owned by the same company as British Airways and Iberia. Yet they partner with United Airlines. And that partnership creates arbitrage opportunities, for as long as it lasts. Continue reading ...
The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies
Engadget / 7h
As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial case attempting to limit contact between federal officials and social media companies. The case could have sweeping implications for how social media companies make policy and content moderation decisions. The case stems from a lawsuit, brought by the attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, that alleges Biden Administration offi
Elon Musks Says He Unloaded a Tommy Gun Into a Cybertruck "Al Capone Style"
49Futurism / 7h
Cyber Warfare A Tesla Cybertruck was spotted plowing down a highway at night riddled with dozens of what appear to be bullet holes in its side doors — and we're just as baffled as you are. Footage of the encounter was posted by the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley account on X, formerly Twitter, purportedly taken by a member of the club. And yes, it gets even wilder. Elon Musk, CEO of the automaker, r
Wes Craven's New Nightmare Feels More at Home Now Than 30 Years Ago
Gizmodo / 7h
The year is 1994. I head to the theater, buy a ticket for Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, and I’m not ready for what happens next. The year is 2023. I flip over to Max , press play on Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, and I’m still not ready for what happens next. Read more...
Twitch will allow simulcasting to competitor streaming platforms
Engadget / 7h
Twitch will now allow its users to stream concurrently on other live video sites. The announcement was made at TwitchCon in Las Vegas, just as it dropped new simulcasting guidelines . The company emphasized that simulcasting is permitted as long as the “Twitch user experience is not compromised” on other platforms. Back in August, Twitch relaxed its rules on cross-streaming, allowing channels to
Facebook is trialing robots that can autonomously move massive computer racks — let’s just hope they don’t forget to unplug before they move
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Facebook parent company Meta is testing machines that can move IT infrastructure weighing up to 1,500kg to prevent data center staff from picking up any potential injuries. The firm showed off a rig at the Open Compute Summit that’s designed to automate the migration of data center racks while they’re loaded with equipment, according to The Register . These motorized carts, made by Jtec, are usua
Google Trends Shows Vader, Yoda, Jedi and Mandalorian Is What Matters for Star Wars
Next Big Future / 8h
Over all the decades of Star Wars shows, who are the most iconic characters and relevant toys? Google Trends confirms it is Vader, Yoda, Jedi and for a while Mandalorian. Five years ago I wrote how Disney was failing at the basics of Star Wars merchandising. They were making movies and shows with very little ... Read more
Dealmaster: OLED TVs, Apple gear, a robot vacuum, and more
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / LG C3 OLED TV mounted in a living room. (credit: Best Buy/LG) Like it or not, holiday shopping season isn't that far off, and we're already seeing deals rev up for tech products. Today's Dealmaster serves up a bounty of options, from Samsung OLED TVs to Lenovo laptops and some killer Dolby Atmos soundbars . Take a gander below to find some bargains on the web right now. Featured deals A
Next year, SpaceX aims to average one launch every 2.5 days
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket climbs into orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with 22 Starlink satellites Tuesday night in this long-exposure photo. (credit: SpaceX ) Earlier this week, SpaceX launched for the 75th time this year, continuing a flight cadence that should see the company come close to 100 missions by the end of December. SpaceX plans to kick its launch rate into a higher gear in 2024
How Invincible's Omni-Man Joined Mortal Kombat 1
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Discord Launches Teen Safety Assist To Create Safer Places to Hang
Gizmodo / 8h
Discord revealed Teen Safety Assist, a new safety initiative to promote a safer environment for younger users to hang out in. The initiative includes default enabled safety features for teenagers on the app, such as proactive filters and alerts. Read more...
Star Alliance member Avianca rebrands, focuses on expansion and improved reliability
The Points Guy / 8h
One of Latin America’s biggest airlines is making a major change with a small letter. Bogota, Colombia-based Avianca Airlines unveiled a rebranding project this week, changing its stylized name and logo to a lower-cased “avianca airlines.” The Star Alliance member, which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection that it entered at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in May of 2020, described
8 Ways to Have Fun With a Soft Penis
21Lifehacker / 8h
If you’re to believe what you see in porn, the typical script for sex looks something like this: A man’s partner stimulates him until he has an erection, he penetrates his partner, he comes and loses his erection, then sex is over. Basically, the encounter is bookended by the appearance and disappearance of his… Read more...
Okta says hackers stole customer access tokens from support unit
TechCrunch / 8h
Identity and access giant Okta said a hacker broke into its customer support ticket system and stole sensitive files that can be used to break into the networks of Okta’s customers. Okta chief security officer David Bradbury said in a blog post Friday that a hacker used a stolen credential to access the company’s support […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft, Amazon Help India Law Enforcement Bust Call Center Fraudsters
Gizmodo / 8h
Calling up an IT department for help can be a frustrating experience—the only thing more frustrating is getting scammed out of money. Microsoft, Amazon, and Indian law enforcement identified a potential fraud ring with a ton of tech confiscated during searches in the country. Read more...
The Dashlane Password Manager Is Getting Worse
How-To Geek / 8h
There are plenty of password managers out there, but you've probably heard of Dashlane at least a few times, especially since advertisements for the service are pretty common. We gave the service a high score in our Dashlane password manager review , thanks to its simple design and autofill options. However, Dashlane has now become much worse if you are a free user.
A 'predator' can easily target teen streamers on Twitch, say researchers
Mashable / 8h
The popular gaming platform Twitch may be a "paradise" for bad actors set on manipulating teen streamers, according to new research that observed how youth users appeared on and engaged the platform. It can take as little as 12 seconds to find someone who appears to be a minor who is streaming on Twitch, say researchers with the Teen Trends Consortium at Cohen's Children Medical Center at Northwe
'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' Is the Face of Nintendo's Transformation
31Wired / 8h
On the heels of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the new Mario game sets up Nintendo’s future as more than a video game company.
The Best Way to Insulate Your Soil Now so You Can Plant Earlier in the Spring
Lifehacker / 9h
Come late winter in my garden, I’m like an Olympic swimmer hanging over the starting block: I have ordered the seeds, plotted the beds, started the starts, and I’m waiting eagerly to plant all the things. Unfortunately, the gardener’s starting—the weather—is often uncooperative, and I spend a month or two in limbo,… Read more...
Hisense’s New Mini Projector Can Do 4K Dolby Vision
How-To Geek / 9h
Available today, the new Hisense C1 Laser Mini Projector offers 4K Dolby Vision video with a maximum screen size of 300 inches. It's the only Hisense projector to support 300-inch screens, and while the $2,300 price tag is a bit eye-searing, customers may be swayed by the C1's cutting-edge features and relatively compact build. Oddly, retailers currently list the Hisense C1 at $1,998.
Inside the Fight: How American Airlines Is Using Its Employees To Battle Credit Card Regulations
View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines is asking employees to lobby against legislation from Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall that would limit credit card interchange. Interestingly, American presents the (true) argument to employees that they pushed back on me over for so long – that they lose money flying planes (cost per seat mile is greater than passenger revenue per seat mile, and even passenger revenue p
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Hits All the Right Cinematic Notes
Gizmodo / 9h
Ever since the release of the original Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune in 2007, PlayStation’s first-party lineup has gradually evolved into flashy cinematic affairs . Like tentpole blockbusters or the HBO original series of old, you’re meant to feel the effort that went into these productions, and many of them often have a… Read more...
What it’s like staying at Raffles Boston, a North American first for the glitzy brand
23The Points Guy / 9h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420169778″] Editor’s note: TPG was provided a complimentary stay at the hotel, along with some on-site meals and experiences. This story was not subject to review or approval by the resort or any other entity. Opinions expressed are the author’s alone. Bostonians can be very picky about their luxury hotels and very loyal to their favorites. A winter staycation i
New York Bill Would Require a Background Check for 3D Printers, Like a Gun
Futurism / 9h
Outlaw Printers Imagine a future in which if you want to buy a 3D printer, you have to submit yourself to a criminal background check. That sounds weirdly dystopian, but a bill just proposed in the New York State Assembly would actually require this drastic step. The bill, A8132 , would require sellers to perform a background check on buyers purchasing 3D printers "capable of making firearms or t
Hackers leak more 23andMe data, X cracks down on porn and Andreessen writes a manifesto
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that highlights notable tech industry happenings over the past few days. Life moves pretty fast, as a young Matthew Broderick once said — we empathize. Fortunately, there’s WiR to get you caught up to speed. In this edition of WiR, we cover a hacker leaking […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This iOS 17 Bug Is Killing My Sleep
24Gizmodo / 9h
Like more than half of adult Americans , I need a little noise to go to sleep. Some use a white noise machine or their TV, but my preference is podcasts playing on my phone. At least that was my preferred method until iOS 17 came along and messed things up. Read more...
Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Blocking Biden Administration’s Contacts With Tech Platforms
70NYT > Technology / 9h
The court also agreed to hear the administration’s appeal, paving the way for a major ruling on how far government can go to encourage sites to delete asserted misinformation.
Your Kids Are Absolutely Dumb Enough to Eat Magnets
Lifehacker / 9h
You’ve probably heard that strong, small magnets are dangerous for children. You would not give a toddler a neodymium magnet for any reason; you know that two of them, if swallowed, can connect inside their body, potentially causing severe injury. And yet, according to a recent survey presented to the American Academy… Read more...
Amtrak to simplify fare structure, eliminate Saver seats
88The Points Guy / 9h
Amtrak is revamping its fare structure. The rail carrier announced Wednesday it is launching a new set of fares later this fall that reduces the number of available fare categories from three to two. The new fare structure includes two fare types: Flex and Value. It eliminates Amtrak’s existing third Saver fare type. The newly updated Flex fares will be refundable and have no change fees. As the
National Emerald Club Executive: Perks & How To Earn It
One Mile at a Time / 9h
There’s nothing earth-shattering here, but in this post I wanted to cover the basics of National Rental Car’s Emerald Club Executive status, which is the company’s mid-tier status. We’re seeing an increasing number of credit cards offering this status as a perk, so I figured it was worth covering the basics, since I imagine that many people haven’t yet enrolled in this, and aren’t aware that it’s
Earn an increased $40 bonus by joining or referring a friend to Rakuten for online shopping
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Today is a good day to place some online shopping orders via online shopping portals if you want to get rewarded with increased earning rates for your purchases. These portals often offer perks like one-time bonuses for new members and the opportunity to earn additional rewards by referring friends and family.
Thanks to AI, the future of programming may involve YELLING IN ALL CAPS
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Not long after OpenAI first unveiled its DALL-E 3 AI image generator integrated into ChatGPT earlier this month, some users testing the feature began noticing bugs in the ChatGPT app that revealed internal prompts shared between the image generator and the AI assistant. Amusingly to some, the instructions included commands written in all-caps for emphasis, showing
This 3D-printed plate lets food droplets magically move without being touched
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
"Dancing Delicacies": Researchers at Monash University created a special plate enhanced with electrodes that moves liquid droplets around so diners can literally play with their food. Credit: Jialin Deng/Monash University. Imagine sitting down to a fine-dining meal in which droplets of sauce dynamically move basil leaves and other garnishes around the plate in preprogrammed patterns. Alternativel
Google Search can help people learn English with new language tutor tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Duolingo may have a new rival on its hands as Google Search on Android will soon begin helping people in certain countries practice and improve speaking English. Over the next few days or so , the company will be rolling out an “interactive speaking” tool to users in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela. It provides practice sessions where students will be asked questions a
How to Tell a Fake Rolex From a Real One in 2023
Lifehacker / 10h
The days when an ordinary person could identify a fake Rolex easily are gone—there are no simple giveaways like a ticking second hand instead of a smoothly sweeping one. “Modern fake watches are frankly terrifying,” said Matt Chapman , a Los Angeles-based vintage watch restorer and self-described horological nerd.… Read more...
Southwest sale extended through Sunday: One-way flights for $29
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Airlines is offering one-way flights for as low as $29 — the only catch is that the flights must take off before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Flight prices this low will go quickly, so be sure to book as soon as possible through Sunday, or while supplies last. Deal basics SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Airline: So
On Loki, It's Time to Go Back... to Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania
Gizmodo / 10h
Finally, we’ve reached the end credits scene from Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and get more context about why Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Mobius (Owen Wilson) were poking around in 1893. Read more...
Ketamine Found No Better Than Placebo for Depression in Unique Experiment
Gizmodo / 10h
New research might complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. The study found that people with depression who were either given saline or ketamine before undergoing anesthesia for a surgery experienced a similar improvement in their symptoms afterward. The findings suggest that… Read more...
Twitch's off-service conduct policy finally covers doxxing and swatting
Engadget / 10h
During the TwitchCon Las Vegas Opening Ceremony on Friday, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy made an important announcement regarding the platform's off-service conduct policy . Starting now, Twitch will take action against users who doxx and swat others outside of its own platform. Doxxing (publishing someone's personal information such as their full name and address) and swatting (making a prank call to di
Meredith's Training Diaries: Surviving the Dreaded Taper
Lifehacker / 10h
Welcome to Training Diaries , a Lifehacker series about my journey to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. This series will cover all the ups, downs, and hill repeats on my journey to the biggest marathon in the world. Leading up to race day on Sunday, Nov. 5, I’ll go over proper fueling, injuries and setbacks,… Read more...
'Invasive' Google Keyword Search Warrants Get Court Greenlight. Here's Everything You Need to Know
Gizmodo / 10h
Colorado’s Supreme Court this week had the opportunity to hand down a historic judgment on the constitutionality of “ reverse keyword search warrants ,” a powerful new surveillance technique that grants law enforcement the ability to identify potential criminal suspects based on broad, far-reaching internet search… Read more...
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card review: Quality perks for a reasonable fee
73The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card provides solid earnings at Hilton properties and automatic Hilton Gold elite status, which offers complimentary breakfast, increased earnings and space-available upgrades when you stay at Hilton propertie
TAM/SAM/SOM is only for founders who think small
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. For VCs, market size is crucial, because it becomes a proxy for how big a company could possibly get, which in turn is a measure of how big the return on investment could be. That only works in well-defined industries: […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Everything You Should Do Now If You Shop on Black Friday
Lifehacker / 11h
Black Friday usually comes with a lot of hype and build-up despite its mildly depressing history . If you don’t take the right approach and prepare, you can make some rookie mistakes and end up being exploited by retailers rather than the other way around. Luckily, we already have an idea of what to expect this Black… Read more...
Study shows AI program could verify Wikipedia citations, improving reliability
Engadget / 11h
You can't trust everything on a Wikipedia page , which is why it's important that you refer to the original sources cited in the footnotes. But sometimes, even the primary sources can lead you astray . Researchers have developed an AI focused on improving the reliability of Wikipedia references by training the algorithms to identify citations on the website that are questionable. The program, cal
Cybertruck Has Bulletproof Steel Doors and 3500 Pound Payload Capacity
Next Big Future / 11h
Twitter user Greggertruck has reported the Tesla Cybertruck Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) specifications. GVWR is the weight of vehicles, passengers and payload. The Tesla Cybertruck seems like it will be able to handle 1000 to 1500 lbs more payload than the Ford F150 and the Rivian R1T. The GM Hummer is about double the ... Read more
Good News, Bad News, You Will Become a Millionaire
Next Big Future / 11h
Federal Reserve reports that mean net worth of the average American household, even adjusting for inflation, was $1.06 million last year. Compared with 2019, that figure was up 23%. IF inflation is at the level of the last three years then the median White family will be millionaires within 20 years. House and stock appreciation ... Read more
IBM has made a new, highly efficient AI processor
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: IBM ) As the utility of AI systems has grown dramatically, so has their energy demand. Training new systems is extremely energy intensive, as it generally requires massive data sets and lots of processor time. Executing a trained system tends to be much less involved—smartphones can easily manage it in some cases. But, because you execute them so many times, that energy use also
Top Israel/Hamas misinformation spreaders use Elon Musk’s paid “verification”
53Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Nathan Stirk ) "Verified" accounts on Elon Musk's X platform spread nearly three-quarters of the 250 most viral posts containing commonly shared misinformation about the Israel-Hamas war, according to a study released yesterday by NewsGuard, a company that has worked with the European Commission on misinformation initiatives. After buying Twitter nearly a year ago,
Madman Sells "Energy Drink" Made From Amazon Delivery Drivers' Pee... on Amazon
20Futurism / 11h
As a sort of grossout performance art-cum-protest, an internet documentarian and trickster once dubbed the " Donald Trump of TripAdvisor " collected bottles of Amazon delivery driver urine and resold them as an energy drink — on Amazon's own eponymous online marketplace. In a Vice feature about his endeavor , British prankster Oobah Butler described how he got "Release Energy," which he listed on
Spider-Man 2's Best Spider-Suits, Ranked
Gizmodo / 11h
Much like the previous two Spider-games, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is all about the suits . Whether you play more as Peter Parker or Miles Morales, the farther you get in the game , the more suits you can unlock. The suits can change the way the entire game looks and feels , and often allow you to live out your wildest… Read more...
Toyota hops on Tesla’s EV charging standard, leaving Stellantis and VW as holdouts
25TechCrunch / 11h
Another day, another convert: Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles will adopt Tesla’s chargers starting in 2025, Toyota said this week. The top automaker by global sales, Toyota is the latest to back the North American Charging Standard (NACS), following Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, GM and Ford, among others. In just about five months, Tesla […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Bamboo Airways Ends Long Haul Flights, Dumps 787s… I Think?
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Things sure aren’t looking good for Bamboo Airways, Vietnam’s new(ish) airline that was growing at a very fast pace until recently. Bamboo Airways appears to be ending 787 flights I recently wrote about how Bamboo Airways was struggling to survive , and was so cash-strapped that it couldn’t even pay its pilots on-time. The airline acknowledged that it was restructuring, including shrinking its ro
TC+ Roundup: Did Atlassian pay a fair price for Loom?
TechCrunch / 11h
Good morning, and welcome to Friday! Atlassian’s purchase of Loom last week raised eyebrows, and not just because it missed unicorn status by a hair. But overall, it makes sense that Atlassian bought it. “Teaming and collaboration is moving to async video, and that was the one big piece missing for Atlassian,” Constellation Research’s Ray […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Delta’s Bait-And-Switch: $700 Offer To Give Up Seat Turns Into A Meal Voucher
35View from the Wing / 11h
Delta Air Lines overbooked a flight, so as is common they offered passengers gift cards to give up their seat and take a later flight. One passenger who had already boarded the flight in Atlanta accepted their offer of $700 but when he got off the aircraft the airline would not pay. Continue reading ...
These Are the Cheapest Houses You Can Build
Lifehacker / 11h
If you want to live in a newly constructed house, you have two choices: You can buy a finished home from a builder, or you can have one built from scratch. Either choice can be incredibly expensive: The cost of building a new house in the U.S. ranges quite a bit , with $332,397 being the national average , but the final… Read more...
40+ Halloween sex toys: Spine-tingling pleasure for a frightfully good time
Mashable / 11h
Spooky season is about to get even more thrilling with these top-rated Halloween-themed sex toys. From pumpkin butt plugs and freaky Fleshlights to sexy Halloween costumes, experience spine-tingling pleasure with our top picks. Our top picks for the best Halloween sex toys of 2023: Best vibrator emojibator Candle Warming Vibrator Wand $79 at emojibator Best butt plug funkit toys Candy Corn Butt P
Jon Stewart walks away from Apple TV show after dispute over AI, China episodes
100+Mashable / 11h
Jon Stewart and Apple are pulling the plug on The Problem with Jon Stewart . After just two seasons and 20 total episodes, comedian and former The Daily Show host Jon Stewart and Apple have agreed to go their separate ways, ending the current affairs TV series. The television show debuted in 2021 and aired exclusively on Apple TV+. Each episode of The Problem with Jon Stewart focused on a single
Quick Points: Maximize Priority Pass benefits by labeling your cards
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Many premium travel rewards credit cards come with a Priority Pass membership that gives cardmembers access to over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide . What’s sometimes forgotten, though, is that not all Priority Pass memberships have the same benefits. Some provide unlimited visits, while others do not include
Microsoft would like to remind you that they are all-in on AI
TechCrunch / 12h
In case you weren’t sure how Microsoft felt about AI, CEO Satya Nadella is here to tell you: they like it. They like it a lot. In the company’s annual report, he pens a letter to shareholders bigging up AI in every way. And it’s not hard to see why: He clearly believes this is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Don't fall for this iPhone 15 fake recall scam
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If you get a call asking you to return your "recalled" new iPhone 15, just say no. Scammers are a fast and opportunistic bunch who are now, according to a new report, looking to cash in on Apple's admitted iPhone 15 overheating issues. In a fascinating and worrisome story over at Mashable , a tech reporter was targeted by scammers who, posing as Verizon reps, tried to convince her to send them he
Guide To Maximizing Amex CLEAR Plus Credits
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Premium credit cards have all kinds of great benefits nowadays, especially for travel. American Express has a partnership with CLEAR, whereby select Amex cardmembers can enjoy annual credits with CLEAR. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at that. Which Amex cards offer CLEAR credits, what is CLEAR, how do you enroll, and how do you get the best value? Which Amex cards offer CLEAR credits
New AAdvantage Business Program Makes Citi Card Must-Have
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines is replacing its small business program, Business ExtrAA , and the new AAdvantage Business . Continue reading ...
“Dennison’s Bogie Book”, 1924 Source
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Make a Better PSL With Pumpkin Butter
Lifehacker / 12h
I’m not a big Starbucks fan. Not because it’s a big corporation (or anything similarly noble), but because I live in Brooklyn, and without really trying, became something of a bougie coffee snob. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a candy-like, foamy PSL in the fall. Since I drink coffee at an alarming rate, I started… Read more...
How Five Nights at Freddy's Brought Its Creepy Animatronics to Life
52Gizmodo / 12h
When it came to making the stars of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza come to life, Blumhouse and Universal brought out the big puppeteering guns from the Jim Henson Company. Read more...
6 tax-related do’s and don’ts for SaaS startups in 2023
TechCrunch / 12h
Having your contract periodically reviewed by a technology and a tax attorney is important to help minimize your tax liability. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
That AI You’re Using Was Trained By Slave Labor, Basically
Futurism / 12h
Sorry Servitude AI has a dirty secret: the people hired to train it are making literal pennies on the dollar, tantamount to slave labor. As Wired reports , AI-labeling workers often live in places like Venezuela and the Philippines — and even in refugee camps in Lebanon and Kenya — where wages are low and people are in dire need of work. The "microtasks" they find with the gig apps that employ th
Huge Hilton Amex Card Offers: Up To 180K Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency. We’ve just seen some new limited time welcome offers rolled out on three of these cards, coinciding with the refresh of two cards in the portfolio. Current Hilton Amex Card welcome offers For applications through January 17, 2024, Hilton Honors’ thr
Alaska Airlines unveils a new longest route connecting New York City with Anchorage
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Alaska Airlines is betting that you won’t mind spending nearly eight hours holed up in a domestic jet on its new longest route. The Seattle-based carrier announced on Friday brand-new service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, Alaska. New daily seasonal service will commence on June 13, 2024, on board
Beware - this fake KeePass download site is just spreading malware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Hackers are getting creative with malicious Google Ads campaigns, with a new scam spotted by cybersecurity researchers Malwarebytes meaning even more eagle-eyed visitors could fall prey and end up accidentally installing malware . Hackers were spotted distributing malware by impersonating the KeePass password manager , initially by creating a website that looks almost identical to the genuine Kee
For the Best Stuffing, Focus on the Stock
Lifehacker / 12h
Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without stuffing ( or dressing ). It’s a humble, somewhat silly dish. You dry out some bread, make it wet again, then dry it out one more time, but the result is undeniably delicious—assuming the broth you used is, itself, delicious. For the best stuffing, you should focus on the… Read more...
Use the ‘Calendar Method’ to Finally Declutter Your House
26Lifehacker / 12h
While being surrounded by clutter in your home can feel chaotic and overwhelming, much of it can probably simply be discarded. How much of your kid’s old artwork really needs to be kept forever? There’s nothing of value in that stack of junk mail. And what do all the cords in that drawer even do? I’m not saying it’s… Read more...
Tape It’s software for musicians aims to deliver studio-quality noise reduction via AI
TechCrunch / 12h
After Apple discontinued its Music Memos app favored by musicians for developing song ideas, a new startup called Tape It stepped in to fill the void with an app that leveraged AI to automatically detect the instrument and annotate the recording. Now that startup is taking the next step in its journey to improve the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Webb Telescope Reveals a High-Speed Jet on Jupiter
Gizmodo / 12h
In July 2022, the Webb Space Telescope detected an intense jet shooting across the equator of Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system. The jet is traveling at about 320 miles per hour (515 kilometers per hour) and is about 25 miles (40 km) in altitude, corresponding to Jupiter’s lower stratosphere. Read more...
Musk Yoinks NYTs Gold Checkmark While Threatening Us With Two Subscription Tiers
200+Gizmodo / 12h
In a continued effort to make a dying platform profitable, Elon Musk unveiled two subscription tiers for X, formerly known as Twitter . At the same time, Musk continues his vendetta against news publishers by stripping The New York Times’ official account of its gold verification checkmark , as first spotted by the… Read more...
Hurricanes Now Twice as Likely to Strengthen and Grow, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s no surprise that the climate crisis is fueling more intense weather, but new research shows how warming ocean temperatures are boosting tropical storms, causing hurricanes to become bigger and stronger at faster rates. A study published this week in the journal Scientific Reports found that hurricanes that form… Read more...
Hands On With 19 Inches of Venom
56Gizmodo / 12h
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is here, and with it, another entry into the great long history of adaptations of one of Spidey’s greatest foes-turned-frenemies in Venom . But do Marvel’s Spider-Man fans really care about examining this
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