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It’s a “fake PR stunt”: Artists hate Meta’s AI data deletion process



400+Ars Technica - All content / 50min
Enlarge (credit: Nodar Chernishev/Getty) As the generative artificial intelligence gold rush intensifies, concerns about the data used to train machine learning tools have grown. Artists and writers are fighting for a say in how AI companies use their work, filing lawsuits and publicly agitating against the way these models scrape the Internet and incorporate their art without consent. Some compa


AMD might be seriously spooked by rumored Nvidia RTX 4080 Super graphics card priced at $999
39TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nvidia could be really gunning for AMD with its rumored trio of refreshed RTX 4070 and RTX 4080 Super graphics cards, or that’s a possibility according to a well-known YouTube leaker. This is Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID) who in his latest video talks about said Super spins, although we should make it crystal clear from the outset that pricing decisions haven’t yet been nearly finalized, the leaker


Byterat nabs $4M seed round to collect and analyze data for battery labs
TechCrunch / 6min
Like many entrepreneurs, Byterat's founders realized that the challenges they had faced themselves in the lab were a business opportunity. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Which Routes Feature Cathay Pacific First Class?
100+One Mile at a Time / 5min
Back in the day, flying Cathay Pacific first class was basically a rite of passage in the miles & points world. At one point, the airline operated 10 flights per day to the United States with first class cabins, with four daily flights to New York alone. Now, in late 2023, the airline often operates just one flight per day to the United States with a first class cabin. I wanted to take a closer l


A group behind Stable Diffusion wants to open source emotion-detecting AI
TechCrunch / 6min
In 2019, Amazon upgraded its Alexa assistant with a feature that enabled it to detect when a customer was likely frustrated — and respond with proportionately more sympathy. If a customer asked Alexa to play a song and it queued up the wrong one, for example, and then the customer said “No, Alexa” in an […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


OpenAI, Google and an “digital anthropologist”: the UN forms a high level board to explore AI governance
TechCrunch / 6min
The halls of power are waking up to the potentials and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. The big question will be how much of an impact they will have on the march of progress if (and when) there are mis-steps. Yesterday, the United Nations announced a new AI advisory board — 38 people from across government, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple Will Back a Nationwide Right-to-Repair Law
How-To Geek / 8min
If there's one company that used to embody the concept of being against self-repairs, it's probably Apple. The company was notoriously hostile against third-party repairs, especially in recent years. But it's also looking to tone down its rhetoric and look better for self-repair enthusiasts, especially against increasingly more pressing legislation. Now, Apple will be backing the US government's


Data center hubs are producing more emissions than a million homes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Europe’s top five data center hubs produced as many emissions as 1.2 million homes in 2022, new figures have claimed. According to research from DataVita, data centers located in London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin used 2,478 MW of energy last year, contributing to a combined annual footprint of more than 6.25 million tonnes. Worse still, DataVita reckons that by moving hubs to greene


7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 27)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Given that Halloween is just around the corner, we were expecting this weekend to offer up a veritable smorgasbord of horror-themed new movies and TV shows, but the likes of Netflix , Prime Video and Max have seemingly resisted the urge to get spooky. That’s not to say there aren’t any scary stories to enjoy over the next few days, mind. Apple TV Plus , for instance, has The Enfield Poltergeist –


Batman: Arkham Knight's first update in 8 years added Robert Pattinson's Batsuit, but now it's gone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Batman: Arkham Knight just added Robert Pattinson's Batsuit in a free update, but it was quickly removed soon after. Yesterday (October 26) players discovered that the 2015 superhero action game had received its first update in eight years, adding the Batsuit worn by the Hollywood actor in The Batman movie which was released last year (via GamesRadar ). Since Rocksteady hadn't released any update


huariqueje:Witch - Marie Louise de Geer...
Music, Arts & Literature / 14min
huariqueje : Witch - Marie Louise de Geer Bergenstrahle Swedish , b. 1944 - Mixed media , 29 x 21 cm. Gösta Berlings Saga


Leica camera has built-in defense against misleading AI, costs $9,125
Ars Technica - All content / 18min
Enlarge / A photo shot with the M11-P. (credit: CAI ) On Thursday, Leica Camera released the first camera that can take pictures with automatically encrypted metadata and provide features such as an editing history. The company believes this system, called Content Credentials , will help photojournalists protect their work and prove authenticity in a world riddled with AI-manipulated content. Lei


Meredith's Training Diary: Nothing New on Race Day
Lifehacker / 24min
Welcome to Training Diaries, a new 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...


The Best Cloud Storage Services of 2023
100+How-To Geek / 26min
Cloud storage services are great in that they let you keep your files in one place, and you can access them no matter what device you're on—provided you have access to internet. Make sure to pick the service with the features you want.


Google Fiber Wants to Put 20 Gig Internet In Your House
How-To Geek / 26min
We've gone from dial-up to broadband to fiber. And with the latter jump, it seems like the speed gains will never stop. Gigabit internet once seemed like a distant future, but it's a reality today, and one that's offered by many ISPs around the world. But speeds beyond 1 Gig are still uncommon. Some have it, but not everyone. In the case of Google Fiber, it's going all out, as the company has jus


U.S. Airports: Best Security or Best at Selling Expedited Service?
View from the Wing / 26min
The blog post challenges the claim that the U.S. has the best airport security and immigration, highlighting the convenience of paid services like Global Entry, PreCheck, and CLEAR but also emphasizing TSA's inefficiencies, flawed procedures, and lack of external regulation. It contrasts U.S. practices with more lenient yet effective measures in countries like Australia, the U.K., and Hong Kong,


Chucky and M3GAN Could Stage a Frightful Crossover
Gizmodo / 32min
M. Night Shyamalan’s next thriller might have found its stars. The Looney Tunes’ first ever fully-animated theatrical movie is a sci-fi buddy comedy. Go behind the scenes on the songs of the Hunger Games prequel. Plus, a new look at the return of Aqua Teen Hunger Force. Spoilers now! Read more...


Microsoft Word Is 40 Years Young and Here to Make You Feel Old
Gizmodo / 32min
There was a time when most folks weren’t on Google Docs or Word. There was a time when every grade schooler thought the best way to make their essays pop was with garish Word Art. There was a time when Microsoft Word wasn’t turning into just another AI playground for Microsoft’s unending crusade to stick a generative… Read more...


Pros and cons of zero percent APR credit cards
The Points Guy / 35min
With so many different credit card perks and introductory offers available, you may find yourself wondering, “Is 0% APR good?” It’s a great question. As with most things, there are both pros and cons to 0% APR credit cards. Here’s what you need to know to help you decide if a 0% APR credit card is a good addition to your wallet. Pros of 0% APR credit cards A 0% APR credit card gives cardholders a


The 5 best cruise lines for families
71The Points Guy / 35min
The best cruise lines for families allow parents and kids to have fun together and apart while taking the stress out of group travel. Our favorite family ships mix wow-factor activities with attractive kids clubs, plentiful and convenient dining and thoughtful touches like bathtubs and babysitting. Your family might be happy anywhere there’s a beach or pool, but if you want an at-sea family vacat


Apple Watch is now live with Double Tap — here's how to customize the gesture on watchOS 10.1
Engadget / 44min
Double Tap is arguably the killer feature in the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 . The gesture is Apple’s answer to the problem of using a smartwatch when your opposite hand is holding a bag of groceries, dog leash, flashlight or anything else. In addition, it can be a splendid accessibility feature for people with disabilities that could limit arm or hand mobility. Although the


Engadget Podcast: What’s up with streaming video price hikes?
Engadget / 44min
It seems like just about every streaming service has raised their price this year – most recently, Apple TV+, Netflix and Disney+. In this episode, we chat with Janko Roettgers, author of the newsletter Lowpass , about the state of streaming media. Why are these companies pushing their prices up now, and what does that mean for you, the viewer? Does this mean the dream of cord cutting is over? (S



The UN Wants to Figure Out Just How Dangerous AI Is
Gizmodo / 44min
The United Nations created a 39-member advisory body to guide the world through governance issues around artificial intelligence , announced United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Thursday. Read more...


Russia renamed its ambitious satellite program after Putin misspoke its name
Ars Technica - All content / 50min
Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin shake hands during a meeting at the Konstantin Palace. (credit: Mikhail MetzelTASS via Getty Images) It was always abundantly clear that the leader of the Russian space corporation Roscosmos from 2018 to 2022, Dmitry Rogozin, sought to kowtow to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Now we have an anecdote from Putin himself


iFixit Begins Selling Genuine Microsoft Surface Parts
How-To Geek / 53min
iFixit has a mission of upholding our right to repair. It makes tools, parts, and guides available for repairing any kind of device, it's involved in Right to Repair legislation, and it calls out companies' anti-consumer practices to help make tomorrow's hardware more repairable. Now, iFixit is offering official replacement parts and repair guides for the Microsoft Surface range of computers.


How to Protect Your Devices With Trend Micro’s Premium Security Suite
How-To Geek / 53min
Making sure that you and your family are safe online is incredibly important, but altogether difficult, especially when you need to protect multiple different devices against a wide range of attacks such as malware, viruses, and ransomware.


How to Encrypt Your Windows System Drive With VeraCrypt
How-To Geek / 53min
Some Windows 10 devices ship with "Device Encryption", but other PCs require you to pay another $99 to get BitLocker on Windows Pro for full-disk encryption. If you'd rather not, you can use the free and open-source VeraCrypt software to get full-disk encryption on any version of Windows.


Microsoft Edge Gets Clingy When You Try to Switch to Chrome
How-To Geek / 53min
We're no strangers to the many attempts Microsoft has made to lock down Edge users. Everything from uncomfortable popups, to confusing settings, and everything in between. Leaving Microsoft Edge for another browser is possible, Microsoft would rather not have you not switch, and it's becoming more and more clear by the day. The latest strategy now seems to be exposing abandonment issues.


Can you still book Qatar Airways Qsuite awards with American AAdvantage miles?
The Points Guy / 59min
Qatar Airways’ award-winning Qsuite has long been among the world’s best business-class products. The innovative design features sliding-door suites, high walls (offering incredible privacy), dine-on-demand food and drinks, and an excellent ground experience in Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH). In short, flying Qsuite is a terrific way to travel . But it gets even better. The product has


The iRobot Roomba i4 EVO is 48% Off on Amazon Right Now
Lifehacker / 1h
For those who missed the great Roomba deals on October Prime Day, you’ve got another shot: Currently, Amazon is selling the iRobot Roomba i4 EVO for 48% off at $209.99 (normally $399.99). This is the same low price it hit during Prime Day, which is the lowest price it has been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price… Read more...


The Samsung Galaxy S24 seems almost certain to get satellite comms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 phones are expected to show up sometime in January or February, and it would seem that satellite connectivity – similar to that available on the iPhone – will be one of the new features we get. As reported by SamMobile , Samsung exec Park Yong-in confirmed that the company would start supporting two-way satellite connectivity for emergencies on its devices next year. The Ga


Dying Light 2 demo shows Intel’s Meteor Lake integrated graphics could replace discrete laptop GPUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Intel’s Meteor Lake CPUs for laptops are set to arrive in December , and the company just demonstrated the integrated graphics on one of these Core Ultra processors running a big-name game nice and smoothly – with a little help from Intel’s DLSS rival, that is. The demo witnessed the Meteor Lake processor (presumably a top-end model, we aren’t told which one, though) running Dying Light 2 with th


Microsoft lifts the lid on a dangerous new hacking group that could pose a major threat to your online accounts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft has just released an in-depth analysis of a relatively unknown, but highly dangerous, new threat actor. In its writeup , Microsoft dubbed the group Octo Tempest, and claims it to be a native English, financially motivated, threat actor, with extensive knowledge, plenty of experience, and zero scrupules. Octo Tempest was first formed in early 2022 and at the time it was oriented mostly t


Virgin Atlantic Ends Austin Flights As Of Early 2024
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Virgin Atlantic is pulling out of Austin. That didn’t last long… Virgin Atlantic cancels London to Austin route It has just been announced that as of January 7, 2024, Virgin Atlantic will discontinue its route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Austin (AUS). Virgin Atlantic first launched this route in May 2022 , but blames the cancelation on a persistent softening of corporate demand, specificall


The Physics of Faraday Cages
34Wired / 1h
You can't block electromagnetic waves, but there's still a way to keep electronic devices like cell phones in stealth mode.


Here's a New Plan to Rein In the Gilded Tech Bros
26Wired / 1h
Former FCC chair Tom Wheeler likens today’s tech giants to 19th-century robber barons and argues only government intervention can prevent them harming the public interest.


Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Are Resurrecting the American Movie Theater
22Wired / 1h
This week, as “Swifties of the Flower Moon” took over social media, Swift trounced Martin Scorsese at the US box office. Beyoncé’s tour film is coming later this fall. Cinema is back, baby!


Pitch Deck Teardown: Aether’s $49M Series A deck
22TechCrunch / 1h
This pitch deck makes for some really interesting reading and storytelling, so let's dive in and see if we can spot what happened and how. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $117
Engadget / 1h
You can snag a pair of the well-reviewed Google Pixel Buds Pro earbuds for just $117 via Wellbots, a savings of $83. This matches the previous low for the product which was set during Amazon’s Prime Day event a few weeks back. Just pop in our exclusive discount code “ENGPIX83” at checkout and you’ll be good to go. We called these earbuds the company’s best effort to date in our official review, p


Use the 'Method of Loci' to Remember Anything
Lifehacker / 1h
The method of loci (or the loci technique) is a mnemonic memorization trickwith a number of uses, from helping people with mild cognitive impairment learn and remember information to getting someone ready to give a speech. You can use it, too—for whatever you need to remember. Read more...


Delta goes head-to-head against American on new NYC-Canada route
33The Points Guy / 1h
Delta Air Lines is growing its North American network with the addition of a route-map pin. The carrier will once again commence flights to Halifax, Canada, beginning on June 7, 2024. The airline will operate two daily round-trip flights to the Nova Scotian city from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Delta Connection subsidiary Republic Airways will operate the flights using the 76-seat Embraer



Fluffy Sformati Is for Soufflé Lovers Who Don't Want to Whip Egg Whites
Lifehacker / 1h
I love a savory soufflé, but I really hate whipping egg whites. Don’t get me wrong, I love what the ever-versatile egg white can accomplish once whipped, but it’s such a drag (even with a machine), that I often avoid the fluffy food altogether. The sformati is a boon for us lazy soufflé lovers. This tender, airy, and… Read more...


The Download: OpenAI’s top scientist on AGI, and gene therapy to restore hearing
22MIT Technology Review / 1h
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 . Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s chief scientist, on his hopes and fears for the future of AI Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s cofounder and chief scientist, is no longer focusing on building the next generation of his company’s flagship generative AI models. Instead his new


Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App?
83How-To Geek / 1h
You may be surprised to learn that Android is the most popular operating system on the planet—bigger than Windows and the iPhone. That makes it a big target for malicious attacks. But do you actually need antivirus apps on your Android phone?


Which Routes Feature The New Emirates First Class?
300+One Mile at a Time / 1h
I rank Emirates’ new first class as the world’s best first class product . Readers often have questions about whether a particular flight is scheduled to feature the new first class, so in this post I wanted to cover that in a bit more detail, and provide an update on which routes are currently scheduled to have the new product. I’ll be looking at the winter 2023 schedule, which applies for fligh


Daily Telescope: Meet the Flying Bat and Squid nebulae
37Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / The Flying Bat and Squid nebulae. (credit: Ryan Génier) Welcome to the Daily Telescope . There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light—a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We'll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we'll take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a universe that is fill


View of an advertising card for F.E. Smallidge, depicting a young woman reading a ghost story by…
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
View of an advertising card for F.E. Smallidge, depicting a young woman reading a ghost story by candelight. Printed on back [in part]: “The ghost story! The moral of this, the sixteenth card of our series, is that, if young ladies would avoid creating a scene, similar to the one the artist, Mr. R.W. Buss, gives us in this admirable picture, they had better forego reading ghost stories at bed-tim


GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: Refined and Improved
24Wired / 2h
The most well-known action camera now tolerates heat better and has better battery life. If only the annoying menu navigation got an upgrade too.


UK Government Throws Shade At Startup Airline, Is It All Fake? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...


These Sonos Home Theater Sets Are up to 20% Off
Lifehacker / 2h
Right now, Sonos is offering up to 20% off some of their best-selling home theater sets. That includes the Sonos Arc, the company’s flagship soundbar that offers eleven Class-D amps, three tweeters, and eight woofers. The Arc comes with Trueplay tuning, which uses your iPhone’s microphone to tune the EQ to best match… Read more...


Ford taps the brakes on its electric car plans – here's what that means for EVs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Despite headlines focussing on the fact that automotive manufacturers across the globe are rapidly phasing out the internal combustion engine , it seems many companies are struggling with the slow customer uptake of electric vehicles. Yesterday, Ford Motor announced that it is postponing the $12 billion it had planned to spend on new EV manufacturing capacity, citing the fact that customers in No


The Best Buy early Black Friday sale is LIVE - shop the 30 best deals I recommend
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Black Friday deals have kicked off at Best Buy with today's launch of its official early access sale. That means you can score fantastic discounts on TVs, MacBooks, appliances, headphones, cheap laptops, and more. To help you find all the top early Black Friday deals from Best Buy, I've sorted through the sale to bring you the 30 best bargains. • Shop Best Buy's full early access Black Friday sal


Does it matter if Taylor Swift is a girl's girl?
Mashable / 2h
Have you been called a "girl's girl" yet? If pop culture is any proof, winning the title of girl's girl is quickly emerging as the highest level of a compliment. So what exactly is a girl's girl? She checks on you at a party. She holds your hair back when you're sick. You can depend on her to be honest with you if your partner is cheating. She'll never hate you for how you look and will always te


Flying boats: The AvGeeks hoping to keep these aviation relics in the air
The Points Guy / 2h
It’s safe to say long-haul flying looks a lot different than it did some 80 or 90 years ago. Today, flying thousands of miles often involves large jets like a Boeing 777, 787 or Airbus A350 aircraft … and, for travelers more savvy with points and miles , perhaps even a lie-flat seat in business class. In fact, it’s almost hard to picture air travel from one continent to another was possible in th


You Should Delete the Passwords from Your Old Browser
How-To Geek / 2h
You migrated to a new browser, but did you clean out the old one? Your old browser still contains passwords and other sensitive information that hackers are desperate to steal. Instead of leaving that old browser as an extra point of attack, you should delete its password data—don't worry; this will only take a minute.


Cheaper MacBooks with smaller displays might already be in production, and I’ve never wanted a leak to be true more than this
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A new leak coming out of Korea has claimed that Apple is actively developing at least two new MacBook models featuring 12- and 13-inch screens - and that these new laptops will retail for ‘$700 or less’. If you’re like me and hate the sky-high asking prices for Apple’s hardware (even the popular M2 MacBook Air is overpriced, in my opinion), you’re probably already excited - but we should tread ca


X wants to try and topple Zoom and Microsoft Teams by offering audio and video calls
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Troubled social media empire X is looking to offer audio and video conferencing calling capabilities to users in an effort to recover falling customer numbers. The new tools have been rolled out to iOS users after first being announced in August 2023, with Android users also set to receive the "update" soon. The company, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the new features as part of owner E


Alan Wake 2 will receive two paid expansions in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Remedy Entertainment has announced that two expansions will launch for Alan Wake 2 next year that will "tell new stories". Earlier this month, the studio confirmed that two DLCs were in the works, but now Remedy has revealed that fans can expect Expansion One - Night Springs to arrive in late spring 2024 (if we're being scientific, presumably this could be towards the end of the March to May peri


Rocket Report: China launches 3-man crew; SpaceX adds to busy manifest
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / A Long March 2F rocket climbed into space Thursday with a three-man crew heading for China's Tiangong space station. (credit: Pedro Pardo/AFP via Getty Images ) Welcome to Edition 6.17 of the Rocket Report! Two Asian powers notched achievements in their human spaceflight programs this week. In China, three astronauts launched to begin a six-month expedition on the Tiangong space station


Which Routes Feature ANA’s New Boeing 777 Cabins?
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
In the summer of 2019, Japanese Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed an all new first & business class product . In this post I wanted to take an updated look at ANA’s progress with installing these new cabins, especially with the winter 2023 travel schedule starting shortly. Tourism to Japan has been booming since the country reopened its borders to foreign visitors, and I kno


All the changes coming to macOS Sonoma in the latest 14.1 update explained
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We’ve just got the first big update for macOS Sonoma (Apple’s latest operating system for Macs and MacBooks , which was released in September). The Sonoma 14.1. update is available for all Mac users running macOS Sonoma, and can be downloaded and installed through the Software Update section found in System Settings . If you’re not running macOS Sonoma, you’re not being left out, as Apple also re



The Morning After: Leica’s new camera was built to fight disinformation
Engadget / 3h
In this dizzy world of digital tricks and image manipulation where you can erase objects and alter images with a smartphone swipe , Leica wants photos taken on its camera to leave a digital footprint, known as a Content Credential. The M11-P also has a 60-megapixel sensor, and the typical understated layout and Leica styling. Content Credentials capture metadata about the photograph – like the ca


Tata to start manufacturing iPhones in India
TechCrunch / 3h
Tata Group will start making iPhones in India for the local and global markets, India’s Deputy IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced on Friday, moments after Wistron’s board approved the sale of Taiwanese firm’s plant in the southern part of India to the tech-to-airline conglomerate. Wistron’s board approved the deal to sell Wistron InfoComm Manufacturing (India) Pvt […] © 2023 TechCrunch. A


Never Communicate with a Seller Outside of Facebook Marketplace
How-To Geek / 3h
There are a handful of places to buy and sell used items online, but Facebook Marketplace has become the most popular . Since it's attached to Facebook, it's easy to communicate with people in the Messenger app. However, you can't be protected if you venture outside of Facebook's surveillance.


How to Create a Contact Poster in iOS 17 (2023)
43Wired / 3h
The new feature allows you to tailor how you appear on other people’s devices when contacting them.


Here’s the Truth Behind the Biggest (and Dumbest) Battery Myths
23Wired / 3h
Yes, charging your phone overnight is bad for its battery. And no, you don’t need to turn off your device to give the battery a break. Here’s why.


The iPhone 15 Pro’s Action button could get a travel-friendly bonus soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can do a lot , with a range of different features available for the customizable button. Now, we can add another tool to the list, and it could be perfect for helping you out when you’re vacationing abroad. It’s not listed in Apple’s official release notes for the beta version of iOS 17.2, but as spotted by 9to5Mac the Action Button has


The end of the internet as we know it? Online Safety Bill gets Royal Assent
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The long-debated and controversial Online Safety Bill finally received Royal Assent on October 26, 2023, the very last step for officially making it law. The 300-page-long bill promises to make "the UK the safest place to be online," especially for children, by forcing tech firms to take more responsibility for the content users spread across their platforms. Yet, tech firms claim that it actuall


The Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not actually show up next year – here's why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review will tell you, we're big fans of the premium smartwatch line that Apple introduced last year – but there's a rumor that we won't see the Apple Watch Ultra 3 show up in 2024. This comes from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors ), who says the chances of the wearable making an appearance next year are "decreasing". It seems that development has yet t


The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus might get a big RAM upgrade, but it's not all good news
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Samsung Galaxy S24 line is probably now just a few months away and we’ve heard a lot about these phones, with the latest leak being a benchmark that points to two key specs in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus – one of which is good, and the other likely less so. According to a Geekbench listing spotted by SamMobile , the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus will have 12GB of RAM, which is up from 8GB in the Sa


Google adds generative AI threats to its bug bounty program
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Google has extended its Vulnerability Rewards Program to cover bugs relating to generative AI in a move that will benefit both developers and consumers. The company’s bug bounty program is already a well-known initiative designed to keep users safe, and has paid out millions in rewards over the years, including more than $12 million in 2022 alone. Extending its VRP to cover under-the-radar faults


Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air M2 is $250 off right now
Engadget / 4h
If you're looking for a new laptop to brighten up the long winter ahead, now's your chance. Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip is back at its lowest price since October Prime Day. The 256GB model is currently marked down to $1,049 from $1,299 — a 19 percent discount. The $250 savings is also available on Apple's 512GB 15-inch MacBook Air , with a 17 percent discount dropping its price to $1


Remedy says PC players shouldn't worry about Alan Wake 2's demanding system requirements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Remedy Entertainment has responded to the worries regarding the demanding PC system requirements of Alan Wake 2 , saying it "played real safe" with the settings. Last week, the studio best known for story-driven action games like Control released the PC specifications for its latest title, which may have caused some fans hoping to play on desktop to worry about how their build might handle the ga


Watch Stephen Colbert gleefully bombard John Carpenter with 'The Thing' questions
30Mashable / 4h
Stephen Colbert's Lord of the Rings nerdery is well documented , but did you know he's also a huge fan of John Carpenter's The Thing ? In the Late Show video above, while interviewing the horror film's legendary director, Colbert describes The Thing as his "possibly his favourite film" and "definitely his happy place". "I'm absorbed by that film like the monster absorbs its victims," says Colbert


Cities: Skylines 2's first performance patch finally fixes an annoying error
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You can now download Cities: Skylines 2 's first patch on Steam, fixing various problems with the city-building game while also addressing concerns about the title's performance. This first performance patch for Cities: Skylines 2 introduces a ton of significant fixes. First off, it has changed the game's Level of Detail (LOD) to be independent of rendering, so you can get a more consistent perfo


How scientists are being squeezed to take sides in the conflict between Israel and Palestine
29MIT Technology Review / 4h
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . We don’t usually delve into war and politics here in The Checkup, but this week is an exception. The spreading human devastation of the Israel-Gaza conflict has led to tensions and strife in the scientific comm


8 FaceTime gestures that trigger cool reactions on iOS 17
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Did you know you can trigger cool effects like balloons, fireworks, hearts, and even a rainstorm on FaceTime? As long as you're running iOS 17 on a compatible iPhone you can set off fun reactions with a handful of gestures. Try out the following eight gestures to surprise your friends and family during video calls. 1. Use the 'peace sign' for balloons via GIPHY 2. Use two peace signs for confetti


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 27
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


Crab MLMs, gay Dracula, and Pooh Bear body horror: 9 of the best upcoming games at SXSW Sydney
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The inaugural SXSW Sydney took place this October, taking the famous tech, film, music, and games festival international for the first time ever. It was already a big month for video games in Australia, with the Melbourne International Games Week and PAX Aus ending just seven days prior. Fortunately, many exhausted independent game developers still made their way to SXSW Sydney to show off what t


Inside Elon Musk’s First Election Crisis—a Day After He ‘Freed’ the Bird
36Wired / 4h
Less than 48 hours after Musk bought Twitter, staff was scrambling to avert a potential legal crisis.



Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror and Lightstrip Kit Review: A New Way to Watch TV
How-To Geek / 4h
Nanoleaf has been known for its distinctive smart lighting panels that can instantly change the ambiance of a room. However, it recently launched a new product that is quite different—the Nanoleaf 4D Screen Mirror + Lightstrip Kit .


Hertz decides to slow down its EV expansion
Engadget / 4h
In 2021, Hertz announced that it was going to order 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla by the end of 2022. Turns out the car rental company is far from being able to reach that number still, and it may take a while to get to 100,000, if it even gets there, because it's slowing down its plans to electrify its fleet. During the company's third-quarter earnings call (PDF), CEO Stephen Scherr said


Fraudsters may abuse ChatGPT and Bard to pump out highly convincing scams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
New research from Which? has claimed generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Bard lack “effective defenses” from fraudsters. Where traditional phishing emails and other identity theft scams are often identified through the poor use of English, these tools could help scammers write convincing emails. Over half (54%) of those surveyed by Which? stated that they look for poor grammar and spelling to


We’ve finally reached a point where “anyone who wants a PlayStation 5 will be able to get one,” says Sony exec
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Eric Lempel, the SVP & Head of Global Marketing at Sony Interactive Entertainment, has been discussing all things PlayStation 5 in a new interview. Talking to Barron’s , a major financial magazine, he revealed several interesting tidbits about the current trajectory of PS5 hardware sales and offered some insight into Sony’s wider strategy regarding the console’s software. Asked about the numerous


The Xiaomi 14 has landed, with the chipset we’re expecting in the Samsung Galaxy S24
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The Xiaomi 14 has just been announced and it gives us a glimpse into what we can expect from next year’s smartphones, because it’s the first handset to use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. This is what we’re expecting the Samsung Galaxy S24 , the OnePlus 12 , and many of 2024’s other best Android phones to use. In fact, the Xiaomi 14 itself is essentially a 2024 phone, since this initial launch – wh


Ubisoft pushes back Skull and Bones yet again, along with a “large” mystery game
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Skull and Bones - Ubisoft’s upcoming pirate action-adventure - is now facing another delay, according to the company’s latest earnings report. What’s more, another “large” Ubisoft game is being pushed back, too, but it’s not currently clear which one it is. As Eurogamer reports , Skull and Bones has faced multiple delays since its announcement in 2017. In the last year, it's missed three separate


This farming sim adds vampires to the Stardew Valley mix - and you can try it today
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Moonlight Peaks, a cutesy farming sim with a gothic twist, has gotten its own demo, allowing you to sample its spooky-yet-charming world for yourself. Available on the game's Steam page , the demo gives you access to seven in-game days of farming, gathering, and home-decorating. The limited scope of the preview means that you won't be heading into town or meeting any locals, however, the demo wil


A Cyberpunk 2077 expansion set after the main story was never on the table, says CD Projekt Red
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It turns out that post-game expansions for Cyberpunk 2077 were never on the cards, developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed. Cyberpunk 2077's narrative director, Igor Sarzyński, told PC Gamer that the endings currently featured in the game should be considered final, with protagonist V's story having reached its conclusion. "We did consider a couple of other scenarios," Sarzyński says in regards to


‘Hard Fork’: The People vs. Meta + Marques Brownlee on YouTube and Future Tech + DALL-E 3 Arrives
NYT > Technology / 5h
Dozens of states sue Meta, we get advice from a pro YouTuber and we examine impressive advancements in artificial intelligence image generators.


How Elon Musk Changed the Meaning of Twitter for Users
NYT > Technology / 5h
Twitter was a deeply personal source of conversation, news and community for many people. One year after Mr. Musk took over, users say that has shifted — for better and for worse.


As Users Abandon X, Sports Twitter Endures
100+NYT > Technology / 5h
Many users have migrated to other platforms since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but sports fans still find it indispensable.


The best concert cameras for capturing the magic of live music
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While everyone else in the crowd holds up their smartphones, only the very best cameras for concert photography let you snap the perfect picture. Whether it’s Taylor Swift’s "The Eras Tour" (how lucky are you?) or Big Time Rush’s "Can’t Get Enough Tour," 2023 has been an epic year for live music. Although making sure you have your tickets ready for show day and coming up with the perfect outfit a


The Mill composter not only deals with your food scraps, but handles your compost after it's made
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At-home composting has made serious moves in the past few years. The most revolutionary was the move indoors. Electric countertop composters like the Vitamix FoodCycler and our beloved Lomi consolidated the composting process (which previously required outdoor space, several months of manual stirring, probably worms, and likely too much patience) to an appliance that doesn't hog much more counter


'Five Nights at Freddy's' review: Who is this for?
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Yes, yes, video game movies are made for fans of the games. And as Scott Cawthon's Five Nights at Freddy's , a point-and-click survival game from 2014, went on to spawn not only a slew of sequels, spinoffs, novelizations , and much, much merch, you might understandably assume its movie adaptation would be aimed to please its many, many fans. But which ones? Those who seek something playfully scar


Get this refurb MacBook Pro on sale for just $400
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TL;DR: As of October 27, get this refurbished MacBook Pro 13.3" for only $399.99 — that's 27% off. Even if you have a smartphone or tablet, a laptop is a different type of convenience. While it may be a little bigger than a tablet, you get much more power to get work done or watch videos. This 13.3" MacBook Pro weighs less than two pounds, so taking it on the go is pretty convenient. And Apple is


Illuminate the night with these binoculars, now $100
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TL;DR: As of October 27, get the Mini Dual Tube Digital Night Vision Binoculars with 1080p HD recording for only $99.99 — a 37% discount. Are you struggling to find a holiday gift for the outdoor lover in your life? Well, if you’re looking to get a little creative this year, leave the hiking socks and water bottles behind. Say hello to the mini dual-tube digital night vision binoculars, which off


Save $100 on this iPad refurb
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TL;DR: As of October 27, get this refurbished iPad 6 for only $149 — that's 40% off. Looking for a reliable, budget-friendly tablet you can use for general browsing, streaming, and maybe a little work here and there? This refurbished 6th-gen iPad might be a great fit for a low price. While it's in stock, this iPad is on sale for $149. Refurbished and ready to go iPads improve every generation, bu


How to watch Louisville vs. Duke without cable
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Louisville and Duke football teams are scheduled to meet in an Atlantic Coast Conference contest Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.


How to watch Oregon State vs. Arizona without cable
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Orange Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $74.99/month The Oregon State Beavers and Arizona football teams are scheduled to meet in a Pac-12 Conference contest on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ar


This pop-up cabin for your car or SUV is $79 off
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TL;DR: As of October 27, get the CARSULE pop-up cabin for only $299.97 — you'll save 20%. Are you an adventurous soul who loves hitting the open road and exploring the great outdoors? Or maybe you like to get your fresh air while tailgating before your favorite team's games. No matter what the reason, you'll probably appreciate the convenience and comfort of the CARSULE pop-up cabin . Through Oct



Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone for $160
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TL;DR: As of October 27, get lifetime subscriptions to Rosetta Stone and StackSkills for just $159.97 — usually $749. Personal growth is all the rage — and we are here for it. Many people are taking action and learning something that's been a lifelong dream . If learning a new language is one of yours, this learning bundle could be just the thing to kickstart that journey. This lifetime learning


'Fingernails' review: A sci-fi love triangle that fumbles its own potential
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What would you do if a test determined that you and your partner were completely, irrefutably, 100% in love? Would you sit back, content in the relationship you've already built? Or would you keep working at it? The tension between those two options lies at the heart of director Christos Nikou's Fingernails , which stars the buzzy trio of Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, and Jeremy Allen White. Set in


'When Evil Lurks' disturbing ending, explained
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When Evil Lurks is such an impressively grim movie that it's bound to stick in your head for a while after the end credits have rolled. But along with some of the truly disturbing and shocking moments are the questions left at the end. What exactly happens in that school? Where does the evil spirit end up? And what does it mean for the main characters? We've sifted through the blood and gore to t


ParentGPT will answer your parenting questions now
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When a parent turns to the internet or social media for guidance about their child's experiences or behavior, they often reach a delicate tipping point. With the right amount of actionable, useful advice, that parent can feel relieved and less alone. But too much information, from sources that feel overwhelming or judgmental, can just lead to more stress. That's the dilemma Oath Care , a platform


Some deaf children in China can hear after gene treatment
26MIT Technology Review / 5h
Here’s the easy game Li Xincheng has been playing at home. Her mother says a few words. Then the six-year-old, nicknamed Yiyi, repeats what she heard. “Clouds, one by one, blossomed in the mountains,” says her mother, Qin Lixue, while covering her mouth so Yiyi can’t read her lips. “Clouds, one, one, blossomed in big mountains” Yiyi replies. It’s hard to believe that Yiyi was born entirely deaf.


AWS sees bumper quarter as AI push begins to pay off
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It’s that time of the year again when companies across the world begin to announce their quarterly figures, and Amazon’s numbers don’t disappoint - largely thanks to its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud division. Amazon confirmed that total net sales had climbed 11% year-over-year to $143.1 billion in the three months that led up to September 30, 2023, and 13% over the previous three months. AWS,


Amazon is giving away $100 gift cards with Samsung Galaxy S23 FE purchases
Engadget / 5h
Samsung's Galaxy S23 FE only just arrived, but Amazon already has a tempting deal on the budget-oriented smartphone. You can grab the 128GB model with a $100 Amazon Gift Card for $600, saving the full price of the card — equivalent to a 14 percent discount. The deal applies to all colors (cream, graphite, mint and purple), the 256GB model (save 13 percent) and with the Galaxy S23 FE/Galaxy Buds F


Google’s new service puts spotlight on multi-cloud networking
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The recent announcement of Google’s Cross-Cloud Interconnect service represents a major shift in how hyperscale cloud providers are helping businesses navigate the complex world of the multi-cloud. In addition to offering a high-speed private connection between its public cloud and customers’ on-site networks, Google’s latest offering also provides a dedicated link to its four big rivals – Amazon


A year after Musk’s takeover, X says an average user spends 32 minutes per day on the platform
20TechCrunch / 6h
On the eve of the one-year anniversary of Musk taking over Twitter (now X), the company published a retrospective blog post examining how it has fared under the new management. There are a lot of numbers in the post, but one that sticks out is a claim that an average user spends 32 minutes on […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Qualcomm and Microsoft's game-changing chip could supercharge Windows 12
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We’re approaching ever closer to the next generation of Windows, which most people expect will be Windows 12 , and at Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite event, which took place this week, we got a peek at some potential Windows 12 features. Qualcomm, a company that specialises in wireless-related semiconductors, software, and services, unveiled a flashy new processor chip, the Snapdragon X Elite and i


The iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button just got 1 new, very cool feature
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Apple's iOS 17.2 developer beta is out, and it adds one cool feature to the Action Button. The Action Button, which replaced the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, is a hardware button on the side of the phone that can be customized to perform various tasks, including firing up the Torch, opening the Camera app, recording a Voice Memo, and yes, muting the phone. But the new o


Musk tanked Twitter in 12 months. Let that sink in.
100+Mashable / 7h
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago, Elon Musk carried a chunk of porcelain into Twitter HQ . Revisiting the "let that sink in" video he posted, which was mercilessly mocked at the time, one can almost feel nostalgic about this dad-joke version of the man — a guy who'd just blundered into paying $44 billion for a shiny new toy. This was before he started suspending the accounts of h


India’s bike taxi startup Rapido is getting into the cab business
33TechCrunch / 7h
Rapido, the eight-year-old Indian bike taxi startup, is expanding into the cab market in the South Asian nation, where Uber and its homegrown competitor Ola dominate. The Bengaluru-based startup has begun a pilot of its cab service in the Southern city of Hyderabad, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. The company plans to expand the service […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


India’s Reliance readies credit card debut
27TechCrunch / 9h
India’s fast-growing co-branded credit card market may soon see a new entrant: the country’s most valuable firm. Reliance is working with the state-backed lender SBI to launch two co-branded credit cards on the homegrown Rupay network, according to documents reviewed by TechCrunch. The cards, called Reliance SBI Card, will offer some “exclusive” benefits, such as […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights


Cruise puts robotaxi operations on pause following California license suspension
Engadget / 9h
Cruise has paused all its driverless operations, the company has announced on LinkedIn and X . The GM-backed self-driving firm explained that it's taking time to examine its "processes, systems and tools" and that it will "reflect on how [it] can better operate in a way that will earn public trust." Cruise has been thrust under the spotlight recently after the California Department of Motor Vehic


Samsung gives Galaxy fans free, unlimited cloud storage (with a slight catch)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Samsung will soon be giving its users the ability to “save and transfer” an unlimited amount of data – for a short period of time. True to its name, Temporary Cloud Backup will store your files on Samsung Cloud “for up to 30 days from the date” of the initial save. During that time, you can restore your data whenever you want. Samsung will notify people seven days before the time limit expires. A


How to watch Australia vs. New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free
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The 2023 Cricket World Cup continues to entertain with seemingly non-stop fixtures between the biggest and best sides in the world. The next match in this impressive lineup is the always-spicy contest between Australia and New Zealand. If you're interested in watching Australia vs. New Zealand for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need. When is Australia vs. New Zea


A lifetime subscription to this music production hub is on sale for 83% off
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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the Noiselab Music Production Hub is on sale for £49.25, saving you 83% on list price. Whether you're ready to create your own beats , or you'd like to turn other musicians' music into gold, it's never been easier to learn the ins and outs of music production. If you've ever wanted to become better-versed in the art of electronic music, it may be time to check ou


How to watch England vs. Argentina in the Rugby World Cup for free
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Missing out on the Rugby World Cup final is going to hurt, a lot. But all is not lost, because there is a third-place playoff to contest. We know that neither team really wants to play in this match, but we'll be watching anyway. And so will a lot of dedicated fans from around the world. If you're interested in watching England vs. Argentina for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the in


GM’s Cruise Halts Self-Driving Operations Across the US After Regulator Safety Fears
25Wired / 11h
Two days after safety fears led regulators to suspend Cruise’s self-driving permit for San Francisco, the company says its fleet in Austin and other US cities will now operate with human supervision.



Cruise Stops All Driverless Taxi Operations in the United States
NYT > Technology / 11h
The move comes just two days after California regulators told the company to take its autonomously driven cars off the road.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 27
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You're nearly there! Just Thursday, Friday, and their respective Wordle s stand between you and the weekend. 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. 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and st


Loki season 2 episode 4 ending explained: is [SPOILER] dead and your biggest questions answered
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Full spoilers follow for Loki season 2 episode 4. You've been warned. Loki season 2 episode 4 has been released on Disney Plus – and we suspect its shocking and bleak cliffhanger ending has left you feeling slightly hollow. We've become accustomed to Marvel pulling the rug from under us – we're looking at you, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame – but few of those moments have left us as


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 27
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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


El Salvador Adds Absurd $1,130 Airport Tariff, But Only For Africans & Indians
36One Mile at a Time / 12h
El Salvador has just implemented the world’s most expensive airport tariff under the guise of improving the airport, but it only applies to some passengers (thanks to Alex for flagging this). El Salvador’s new “airport improvement tariff” As of October 23, 2023, El Salvador International Airpo