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Elevate your at home entertainment for an unforgettable basketball season


33Mashable / 1h
For the ultimate NBA experience, you can snag tickets to every big game for a fortune or enhance your home setup for front-row live game streaming. The latter option is more practical, bringing cutting-edge screen technology into your living room for a cozier and immersive game-watching experience. This season’s line-up of televisions from the NBA’s official TV and home appliance partner, Hisense


Fidias: YouTuber sorry for freeloading stunt video in Japan
500+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Fidias Panayiotou filmed himself dodging train fares and a five-star hotel breakfast bill.


Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check
400+How-To Geek / 20min
Windows computers sometimes do get viruses and other malware, but not every slow or misbehaving PC is infected by malware. Here's how to check if you actually have a virus — and whether that suspicious process is dangerous or not.



Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
NYT > Technology / 5min
Exxon Mobil and Chevron are spending tens of billions of dollars buying oil and gas assets, betting that the International Energy Agency’s predictions of declining oil demand are wrong.


Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial
NYT > Technology / 5min
The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.


Pour One Out for the Banks That Invested in Musk’s Twitter
Gizmodo / 5min
Ever since Elon Musk took over X , formerly known as Twitter, this time last year, plenty of decisions ranging from head-scratching to plain bad have been made. As the platform has seemingly done nothing but ostracize its user base, the data appears to show that the banks that lent Musk the money to purchase Twitter… Read more...


Spider-Man 2 Helps Miles Morales Become His Ultimate Self
Gizmodo / 5min
The shadow of Peter Parker hovers over every Spider-hero, and none more than Miles Morales . Since his debut in 2011, he’s gradually gone from being one of many Spider-heroes to one of the most important Spiders in the entire Marvel line, positioned as the Nightwing to Peter Parker’s Batman. With Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 , … Read more...

“Do not open robots,” warns Oregon State amid college food delivery bomb prank
Ars Technica - All content / 6min
Enlarge / A 2020 file photo of a Starship Technologies food delivery robot. Food is stored inside the robot's housing during transportation and opened upon delivery. (credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images ) On Tuesday, officials at Oregon State University issued a warning on social media about a bomb threat concerning Starship Technologies food delivery robots, autonomous wheeled drones that deliver foo


California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet
Ars Technica - All content / 6min
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) Less than three months after the California Public Utilities Commission approved robotaxi-service Cruise's plan to provide around-the-clock driverless rides to passengers in San Francisco, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has shut down Cruise's driverless operations in the state. Yesterday, the California DMV suspended Cruise


What are Walmart's Black Friday plans? A mysterious sale today could be a clue.
Mashable / 9min
When it comes to announcing holiday programming, Walmart typically has its Black Friday plans laid out by mid-October. In 2022, it trumpeted the return of its monthlong Black Friday Deals for Days event on Oct. 19. The year prior , its reveal came on Oct. 18. And in 2020, it arrived out of the blue on Oct. 14. As of Wednesday, Oct. 25, we still haven't heard a peep about Black Friday 2023 at the


Get a Dyson air purifier and fan for $250 off during Wayfair's Way Day sale
Mashable / 9min
SAVE $250: As of Oct. 25, you can get the Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact TP7A for just $299.99, down from $549.99, during Wayfair's big Way Day sale. That's a discount of 45%. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact TP7A $299.99 at Wayfair (save $250) If you're looking for a high-quality air purifier on the cheap, now's the time to pull out your wallet. Wayfair's Way Day


Chris Pine's villain song from Disney's 'Wish' has dropped
Mashable / 10min
You can't beat a good Disney villain song, can you? The clip above features a teaser from the upcoming Wish, with King Magnifico (Chris Pine) singing "This Is The Thanks I Get?!", a classic petulant bad guy song from singer/songwriter Julia Michaels. SEE ALSO: 'Poolman' review: How bad is Chris Pine's directorial debut? The movie follows Asha ( Ariana DeBose ), an apprentice who discovers that th


Photographic Evidence of Ukraine Intercepted Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles
Next Big Future / 10min
In May 2023, Oleksandr Ruvin, director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise, displayed parts from a Russian Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missile, shot down by a Ukrainian air defence unit. U.S.-supplied Patriot missiles were used to thwart some or all of the attempted strikes. It happened 10 days after the military said it ... Read more


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Next Big Future / 10min
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These were the nastiest malware strains of 2023 - so stay on your guard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
This year’s Nastiest Malware report from OpenText Cybersecurity, which lists the biggest threats for the past year, is out, and the overarching theme this year is rebranding. After analyzing the threat landscape to determine the most notorious malware trends, the company's experts discovered the biggest threats these days are coming from ransomware players. More specifically - ransomware-as-a-ser


Bitcoin is now worth over $34,500 – but will it hold?
TechCrunch / 11min
This week, the cryptocurrency’s price shot to nearly $35,000 per token, further cementing its position at the top of the pile. But will this bull run last? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple One, Arcade, and TV+ Subscriptions Get a Price Hike
How-To Geek / 13min
Prepare to spend more on Apple's services. Apple quietly increased the price of Apple One, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+ subscriptions. New pricing is already reflected on Apple's website and is enforced for new subscribers. Current subscribers will experience these new rates after November 24th.


Apple TV+ prices have doubled in just over a year
Engadget / 16min
Apple is jacking up the prices of several of its subscription services. The price increases to Apple TV+ , Apple Arcade and Apple News+ will take effect immediately for newcomers. It's not yet clear when existing subscribers will start paying the higher rates. In the US, the price of Apple TV+ is going up by $3 per month to $10. The annual TV+ plan has risen from $69 to $99. Apple Arcade is now $


Black Friday 2023: The best early deals, what to expect and shopping strategies from our experts
Engadget / 16min
Most Americans already know what they need to know about Black Friday — it’s a day to use up all of that stored energy from consuming turkey and sides on Thanksgiving by shopping for as many deals as possible. What you might not know is that you can get some pretty good deals in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, thanks to retailers kick-starting the holiday shopping


More Amazon Workers Suffer Injuries, Burnout Than Previously Thought, Study Shows
Gizmodo / 16min
Amazon is reportedly responsible for more injuries than previously thought, according to a new study published Wednesday. The retail giant employs one of the largest numbers of warehouse workers in the U.S., boasting of a workforce exceeding 700,000 people, but recent investigations questioned the safety and health of… Read more...


Pirr raised an angel round to help you co-write erotica with an AI
TechCrunch / 18min
Generative AI — is there anything it won’t do? Well, truthfully, most of the time you’re not going to be able to convince it to share its innermost fantasies with you. Try it with ChatGPT, for example, and the computer just says “no”: That sort of puritan silliness is the sort of thing that Swedish […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


US security remains paramount in the continued rise of AI, according to Treasury Department secretary
TechCrunch / 18min
As investments grow globally, there’s still a concern stateside for security and making sure the U.S. protects its businesses. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


New app ‘Wyzr Friends’ helps older adults make friends, arrange carpools
TechCrunch / 18min
Whether you’re an empty nester, divorcé or a newcomer looking to make friends in a new city, Wyzr Friends wants to be the go-to activity-based friendship app for adults 40 years old and up to connect with like-minded individuals, attend social events, arrange carpools and try new things. The app works similarly to Bumble Friends, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Air New Zealand Leasing Cathay Pacific 777 (With First Class)
One Mile at a Time / 20min
A new kind of Boeing 777 will soon join Air New Zealand’s fleet, and it’s one that passengers should look forward to… Air New Zealand picks up former Cathay Pacific 777 Air New Zealand’s long haul fleet currently consists of Boeing 777s and 787s. Since New Zealand has reopened its borders, there has been a lot of demand for travel to the country, and the airline hasn’t had enough planes to meet t


Add Bluetooth to Almost Any Device for $46
Lifehacker / 22min
The EVE II Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver allows you to add Bluetooth capabilities to a device that doesn’t already have it—and it normally costs $59, but has been temporarily marked down to $45.99. Read more...


Meta and X Are Destroying Their Apps With Paid Verification
Gizmodo / 23min
On Monday, Instagram announced it’s testing a feed that only shows posts from verified accounts. This new way for “businesses and creators to get discovered” is part of a broader push across the social media industry, where the apps are rolling out the blue-checked carpet to encourage people to pay for a boost in the… Read more...


TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston in 2024 for our annual founder conference
TechCrunch / 26min
TechCrunch Early Stage — our flagship event designed for budding entrepreneurs and founders at the very start of their startup journey — returns by popular demand on April 25, 2024. And we’re excited to announce that at this year’s conference, we’ll be returning to beautiful Boston, Massachusetts, and hosting the event at the historic SoWa […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Mazda’s Iconic SP concept is a rotary-engined hybrid that could run on hydrogen
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Mazda is not shy of pushing engineering boundaries when it comes to making its cars. After all, the Japanese marque pioneered the Wankel engine (calm down at the back), which sees a rotor spin inside a housing, rather than conventional pistons pumping up and down. It is beloved by Mazda aficionados and the RX-7 arguably embodied everything that was great about the powertrain: a gorgeous exterior


Don't raid your savings just yet – MacBook Pro rumors point to big redesign in 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Apple’s MacBook Pro could be in line for a major redesign in 2025, according to a prominent industry analyst. The news comes just days before the company is set to announce new MacBook Pro models at its “Scary Fast” October event . The rumor comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Writing on X (formerly Twitter ), Kuo argued that Apple’s MacBook Pro laptops powered by the M2 chip have led to a “si


Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Will Power 2024's Android Flagships
How-To Geek / 34min
Qualcomm's chips are found inside many Android phones, especially flagship models like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and OnePlus Open . The Snapdragon 8 series is the company's most high-end chipset for smartphones and tablets, and now Qualcomm has revealed a new iteration coming to a smartphone near you.


Sam Bankman-Fried Set to Testify at His Fraud Trial
NYT > Technology / 35min
The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.


Score the Apple Watch Ultra for its lowest price ever
Mashable / 38min
SAVE 21%: Grab the Apple Watch Ultra for just $629 at Best Buy, marked down from the list price of $799. That's a $170 savings and the lowest price we've ever seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular) titanium case with yellow/beige trail loop $629 at Best Buy (save $170) The Prime Day sales of 2023 have come and gone and Black Friday shopping has yet to o


Google, Microsoft Offer Measly $10 Million to Protect the World from AI
Gizmodo / 41min
A few of the biggest companies pushing AI, including the legacy Silicon Valley giants Google and Microsoft alongside new blood OpenAI and Anthropic, are coming together to push their own industry body as the main bastion of AI safety . These multi-billion dollar companies’ first boon to the fledgling AI forum is a new… Read more...


Super limited eharmony sale will save you 60% off Premium Membership plans
Mashable / 45min
SAVE 60%: As of Oct. 25, you can save up 60% off on eharmony's Premium Memberships , starting at $14.36 for the 24-month Premium Extra plan and going up to $26.36 for the 6-month Premium Light plan. Opens in a new window Credit: eharmony eharmony Premium Membership 60% off Premium Membership plans at eharmony The dating scene can be brutal. If you aren't out for a string of casual encounters or b


A sketchy picture claiming to be the new MacBook box leaks online
Mashable / 46min
Some people really love Apple . So much so that a very sketchy picture claiming to be just the box of an unreleased new MacBook has taken off online. Let's be clear: This is not an alleged leaked picture of the computer itself. No, no. This is an unverified image of the box it might come in. Without further ado, here it is: Tweet may have been deleted In the comments, folks reacted to the apparen


Apple October event 2023: 4 Macs we expect to see during the 'Scary Fast' livestream
Mashable / 46min
Apple announced that it will be hosting a "Scary Fast" event on Oct. 30 . What threw us off, however, is that the Cupertino-based tech giant will be holding the pre-recorded livestream at 5 p.m. PDT. This means that I, on the East Coast, will have to tune in at 8 p.m. for an Apple event. During my tenure as a tech journalist, I've never attended a nighttime Apple event. This is a first for the iP


The US Senate and Silicon Valley reconvene for a second AI Insight Forum
Engadget / 47min
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) once again played host to Silicon Valley’s AI leaders on Tuesday as the US Senate reconvened its AI Insights Forum for a second time. On the guest list this go around: manifesto enthusiast Marc Andreessen and venture capitalist John Doerr, as well as Max Tegmark of the Future of Life Institute and NAACP CEO Derrick Johnson. On the agenda: “the transformational innov


How to Protect Against Password Dictionary Attacks
How-To Geek / 49min
Dictionary attacks threaten the security of your networks and platforms. They try to compromise a user account by generating a matching password. Learn how they work and how to beat them.


How to Connect AirPods to a Windows Laptop
Lifehacker / 51min
AirPods are often lumped into the larger Apple ecosystem, and for good reason: They’re easy to set up and connect to an Apple device, whether it’s an iPhone, iPad or Mac. However, you aren’t limited to using AirPods with Apple products. While only devices from Apple will support this near-instant setup, you can… Read more...


Some of the most popular websites around have a serious security login flaw
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 55min
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a potential way for hackers to take over user accounts on popular websites serving hundreds of millions of users. With the stolen accounts , the hackers could do all kinds of cyberattacks, from social engineering, to wire fraud, to phishing, and more. This is according to cybersecurity researchers from Salt Security, who discovered an API security vulnerabilit


Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite Is Targeting Apple’s Mac Chips
How-To Geek / 57min
Apple's migration to its own ARM-based silicon for Macs from x86 Intel chips has been a wild success. Apple managed to make chips that perform even better than the Intel chips the company was putting on its older MacBooks. But the PC world has largely stuck to x86, with a few sporadic ARM laptops here and there. Qualcomm wants to solve this once and for all and has now released the Snapdragon X E


Tech Guy Says Books Will Be Replaced by AI-Powered “Thunks”
57Futurism / 57min
Who Woulda Thunk Exit: books. Enter: thunks. Or so says Peter Wang, PyScript inventor and the cofounder and CEO of the open-source Python platform Anaconda. In a recent post to Twitter-formerly-X , Wang offered a bold vision — or maybe an incredibly bleak one, depending on your point of view — of humanity's literary future. Rather than publish books, Wang predicted, humanity will soon begin to pu



TikTok's first live 'global music event' will feature Cardi B and Charlie Puth
Engadget / 1h
TikTok has had a major impact on the music industry over the last few years, with many songs that have gone viral on the platform becoming major mainstream hits. The service is now making a bigger push into music by hosting its own festival. Dubbed as the platform’s first “live global music event,” TikTok In The Mix will take place in Mesa, Arizona on December 10. The headliners are Cardi B, Nial


If Good Omens Returns, There's Major Behind the Scenes Changes
Gizmodo / 1h
The Five Nights at Freddy’s crew talks meeting fan expectations. Hear Chris Pine’s villain song from Disney’s Wish. The Simpsons sets its latest Treehouse of Horror return. Plus, what’s coming up as Doom Patrol nears its end. To me, my spoilers! Read more...


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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
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Sam Bankman-Fried may testify in hopes of avoiding life in prison
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Sam Bankman-Fried’s former flatmates (from top) Caroline Ellison, NIshad Singh, and Gary Wang have given evidence against him. (credit: FT montage/Bloomberg/AP) Early last summer, Adam Yedidia took Sam Bankman-Fried to one side after a game of paddle tennis. In the shadow of a hut in the grounds of the Bahamian penthouse they and others shared, he asked the crypto tycoon: “Are we OK?” Y


Lexus LF-ZC and LF-ZL concepts show extreme aero can look extremely good
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / The Lexus LF-ZC on display at the Tokyo Auto Show. (credit: Tim Stevens) Toyota provided flights from Newark, New Jersey, to Tokyo, Japan, and five nights in a hotel so we could attend the Japan Mobility Show plus subsequent briefings and test drives. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. It has been a few years since Lexus pledged to go fully electric in the North American market


How to Buy the Right Ethernet Cable
Lifehacker / 1h
Choosing an ethernet cable for your home network seems straightforward, but there’s more to it than you might think, especially if you don’t know what all the different names and numbers mean. If you just go with the highest numbers, you could end up spending too much money on something you don’t really need.… Read more...


Flourish Ventures, a ‘fintech venture fund with a purpose,’ secures $350M in new capital
TechCrunch / 1h
Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture firm investing exclusively in fintech companies in the U.S. and in emerging markets, has secured $350 million in fresh capital, TechCrunch is the first to report. The new raise brings the four-year-old firm’s total assets under management to $850 million. Unlike traditional venture outfits, Flourish is an evergreen firm, meaning […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All


The Theory Ventures venture theory with venture theorist Tomasz Tunguz
TechCrunch / 1h
Welcome to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups. This week, we had Theory Ventures founder Tomasz Tunguz on the show. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Google launches AR beauty ads for lip and eye products
TechCrunch / 1h
Google sees augmented reality (AR) as a new, potentially quite effective advertising medium. Today, the search giant announced the launch of AR Beauty ads, a new smartphone ad type that allows brands to promote lip and eye products (and soon foundation) through “virtual try-on” experiences. In place of a product image in a standard Google […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


Delta Has A New Way To Prioritize Who Gets Upgraded Starting In January
View from the Wing / 1h
Delta Air Lines has announced several changes to its frequent flyer program for 2024, to replace the changes they had announced to its frequent flyer program for 2024. In the midst of all of the rancor and chaos, there’s a change to who gets upgrades going forward. Continue reading ...


The Best Antivirus Software of 2023
70How-To Geek / 1h
Choosing the right antivirus software to protect your devices has never been more crucial than it is today. Our picks of the best antivirus software for Windows, macOS, and Android will help you make the right choice.


Navigating a Google Chrome conundrum - what you can do to fix recent problems in macOS Sonoma
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
A new macOS is upon us, macOS Sonoma , and unfortunately it’s come with a new bundle of software problems for users. The latest of these is Google Chrome not working for some users when in full screen mode on macOS. While Apple would rather that macOS users use its own web browser, Safari , many users prefer to use Google’s popular alternative, Chrome . However, it seems that some users have been


TikTok is putting on its first-ever music festival
Mashable / 1h
TikTok is taking new steps in the music industry, announcing its first ever live music event. With a lineup of big names including Cardi B, Niall Horan, Anitta, and Charlie Puth, the social media company's In the Mix festival will see a range of artists performing in Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona this December. Rising music stars like Isabel LaRosa, Kaliii, LU KALA, and Sam Barber are also on the b


Want to build a new PC with an Intel Arrow Lake CPU next year? Here’s how you might save a bit of money
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Intel’s next-gen desktop processors, Arrow Lake , will be compatible with current-gen CPU coolers, according to new information. Tom’s Hardware picked up on this one with the observation that Azza has recently launched a couple of new liquid coolers (the Cube 240 and 360) which state that they support the LGA1851 socket. This is the socket that’ll be used for future Arrow Lake processors and moth


Garuda Ventures’ debut fund will invest in B2B-focused software companies
TechCrunch / 1h
Garuda Capital invests in pre-seed and seed-stage startups focused on business-to-business in the areas of cloud, climate, apps and commerce. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Best (and Cheapest) Ways to Add a Little ‘Cottagecore’ Style to Your Home
Lifehacker / 1h
Simple, charming, and romantic cottagecore style is a design aesthetic that embraces country living on a sustainable scale. Advocates of the style purport that it’s not just a style, but a way of life. Embracing handcrafted decor and giving a nod to traditional looks, cottagecore interior design lends itself easily to… Read more...


Apple October 2023 event – 3 things we could see at the surprise Mac reveal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've got another Apple event to look forward to: with the tagline "scary fast" attached to it, the event is scheduled for October 30 at 5 PM PT, or 12am GMT / 11am AEDT on October 31. As usual, Apple isn't giving much away – but we can make some educated guesses about what's going to be unveiled. Remember this is following the grand unveiling of the iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch 9 , and the


What's the Best Antivirus for Windows 10 and 11? (Is Microsoft Defender Good Enough?)
How-To Geek / 1h
Windows 10 and Windows 11 won't hassle you to install an antivirus like Windows 7 did. Windows now includes a built-in free antivirus called Microsoft Defender . But is it really the best for protecting your PC — or even just good enough?


Microsoft Cloud pushes Q4 earnings to new heights
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft's cloud hosting services have propelled its FY24 Q1 earnings to new heights with total revenue at $56.5 billion, a 13% increase. Elsewhere, its Intelligent Cloud revenue increased 19% to $24.3 billion, up from the $20.3 billion in the same quarter FY23, helped by a significant boost from server products and cloud services such as SQL and Windows server, which are up 21%. Azure and other



You'll need an internet connection to install the PS5 Slim's optional disc drive
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The packaging for the PS5 Slim seems to have been spotted in the wild, and it seems that players will need an internet connection to install its optional disc drive. The PS5 Slim is due to launch later this year for $499.99 / £479.99 / AU$799.95. And while we don't have official word from Sony on the release date for the PlayStation 5 revision, some details are coming to light ahead of launch. As


FTX Reportedly Has 3 Bidders Vying to Restart Its Crypto Exchange
Gizmodo / 2h
FTX Trading is examining restarting the crypto exchange with three bidders, according to a Bloomberg report Tuesday. This comes nearly one year after the company filed for bankruptcy, and as founder Sam Bankman-Fried sits on trial for alleged fraud. Read more...


The DJI Pocket 3 is now the best camera for shooting social media videos – here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Just when I thought the DJI Osmo Action 4 had rendered the Pocket series surplus to requirements, DJI launches the Pocket 3 that delivers another level of stabilized 4K video quality from a travel-friendly camera. The headline new feature of the new Pocket 3 is its 1-inch multi-aspect sensor, which can shoot a mix of landscape, square and portrait format videos, making it ideal for content creato


6 ways to save on Netflix and streaming services
30The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. At first, there was just Netflix, but now there are multiple ‘must-have’ streaming services to keep up with all of your favorite shows. But unfortunately, the cost of many of these streaming services continues to increase, and if you’re like me, you have subscriptions to multiple streaming services to cont


West Maui reopening Nov. 1, needs tourism to support its economy — here’s how to visit responsibly
39The Points Guy / 2h
As TPG has previously reported , and you likely know all too well, the Maui wildfires caused significant damage to Lahaina, with more than 2,400 residences destroyed and far too many lives lost. Recovery efforts are still ongoing. And now, the community must deal with the reality of economic recovery while also rebuilding homes and businesses and managing the emotional toll. Gov. Josh Green’s mos


The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a major upgrade to the best little vlogging camera you can buy
TechCrunch / 2h
DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 has arrived, with a much-improved one-inch sensor, along with all the magic of the company’s physical gimbal stabilization. This new generation comes a full three years after the last one, and given the improvements in smartphone camera systems in the intervening time, you might wonder if it’s worth considering an entire […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Two years after launching the C1 webcam, Opal is still committed to hardware
TechCrunch / 2h
December 14 marks two years since Opal launched the C1 after accruing a 16,000-person waitlist. In some respect, one couldn’t ask for a better time to launch a webcam than a global pandemic. Our relationship to work has transformed a good deal over the last 3.5 years, but for the most part, webcams haven’t been […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon brings conversational AI to kids with launch of ‘Explore with Alexa’
24TechCrunch / 2h
Amazon’s Echo devices will now allow kids to have interactive conversations with an AI-powered Alexa via a new feature called “Explore with Alexa.” First announced in September, the addition to the Amazon Kids+ content subscription allows children to have kid-friendly conversations with Alexa, powered by generative AI, but in a protected fashion designed to ensure […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All right


DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 features a 1-inch sensor and rotating display
Engadget / 2h
DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera has arrived with major updates over the previous model , adding a much larger 1-inch sensor that should greatly improve quality. In addition, the new model offers 4K 120p video, the company's latest tracking, face detection, dynamic framing and a very handy rotating display. It's also significantly more expensive than the Pocket 2 was at launch. The most noticeab


Google's Nest Learning Thermostat is $75 off right now
Engadget / 2h
A smart thermostat can help with a number of household issues, from reducing your power bill to making sure you come back to a toasty home or apartment in the winter without needing to have the heat on all day. Google’s third-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is one of the more notable options on the market, and it’s currently $75 off at Wellbots if you enter the code ENGNLT75 at checkout. The


How to Drop and Share a Pin in Google Maps
Lifehacker / 2h
As good as Google Maps is, not every location is perfectly mappable in the app. Sometimes, where Google thinks you want to go might be miles away from where you actually want to go (this happens often to anyone trying to find the entrance to a national park). Or a new attraction might not be listed at all. This is… Read more...


Teens want to see friendship on TV, not sex, study shows
Mashable / 2h
The old adage is that sex sells — but that doesn't seem to be the case for young people. Teens and young adults (18-24) actually think that there's too much sex and romance on TV shows and movies, according to "Teens and Screens," an annual report about adolescence and social media from the Center for Scholars and Storytellers (CSS) at the University of California, Los Angeles. They want to see m


Three people were gene-edited in an effort to cure their HIV. The result is unknown.
24MIT Technology Review / 2h
The gene-editing technology CRISPR has been used to change the genes of human babies, to modify animals, and to treat people with sickle-cell disease. Now scientists are attempting a new trick: using CRISPR to permanently cure people of HIV. In a remarkable experiment, a biotechnology company called Excision BioTherapeutics says it added the gene-editing tool to the bodies of three people living


Blackbird backs Heidi Health’s AI platform for overworked doctors
31TechCrunch / 2h
Many doctors are overwhelmed by paperwork, leaving them stretched thin, with less time to see patients. Based in Melbourne with plans to expand around the world, Heidi Health wants to ease the burden of administrative tasks by using AI to turn consultation transcripts into case histories, referral letters, financial forms and other documents. It also […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


Coach’s knitwear supplier bets $1M on Jellibeans’ fashion prediction tech
40TechCrunch / 2h
In fashion design, success is often determined by talent, hard work and a sprinkle of luck. In the era of big and artificial intelligence, however, fashion design has become somewhat more predictable. Leveraging both realms of technologies, California-based Jellibeans has built a set of software that analyzes fashion trends and tells users where their designs […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights res


CentML lands $27M from Nvidia, others to make AI models run more efficiently
20TechCrunch / 2h
Contrary to what you might’ve heard, the era of large seed rounds isn’t over — at least in the AI sector. CentML, a startup developing tools to decrease the cost — and improve the performance — of deploying machine learning models, this morning announced that it raised $27 million in an extended seed round with […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Grammarly’s new generative AI feature learns your style — and applies it to any text
TechCrunch / 2h
As generative AI becomes embedded in the platforms we use every day, debates are swirling around who should get credit — and compensation — for AI-generated works. YouTube is in the process of hashing out licensing agreements with record labels to use musicians’ voices to create new music in their styles. Meanwhile, some art-generating AI […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


Eve launches to bring LLMs to the legal profession
TechCrunch / 2h
In 2020, Jay Madheswaran, Matt Noe and David Zeng, all veterans of the tech industry, had a vision to harness the power of large language models (a la OpenAI’s ChatGPT) to shake up the legal profession. Their goal was to create a platform that’d enable lawyers to be more productive by abstracting away processes around […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


JetBlue Launching Dublin & Edinburgh Flights In 2024
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
JetBlue is continuing its transatlantic expansion. The airline has just announced three new routes to two new destinations in Europe. Details of JetBlue’s flights to Dublin & Edinburgh JetBlue will be launching three new seasonal summer routes to Ireland and Scotland in 2024, complementing the carrier’s existing service to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. All three of these routes will be operated b


Stop Scam Calls and Protect Your Info From Data Brokers With Incogni
How-To Geek / 2h
One of the clever tricks that scam callers play on us is using a phone number that appears similar to our own. That twinge of familiarity we get upon seeing our area code – or even the first six digits of our phone number – can fool us into thinking that the call is legit, potentially even from a business in our area or someone we know.



How to Find a Missing iPhone Backup Password in Keychain
How-To Geek / 2h
iPhones and iPads allow you to create encrypted backups on Mac, which is great—until you forget the password. If you're trying to restore your iPhone but can't remember the password, don't worry. Here's how to retrieve a lost iPhone backup password using Keychain Access.


Automattic is going all-in on messaging apps
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Automattic, the company behind the popular website builder WordPress.com, has announced its acquisition of Texts.com as it looks to break into a new market. The app works as a central hub for a number of supported messaging platforms and is designed to make keeping track of messages across those platforms much easier. With the acquisition, Automattic’s solutions now span publishing, ecommerce, ad


These Are the Best Amazon Early Black Friday Deals (So Far)
Lifehacker / 2h
This Black Friday will be on Nov. 24, and I can tell you already what you can expect . Some retailers, like Best Buy, have already put out their plans , and Amazon has already begun their own early Black Friday deals on electronics . It’s important for you also to have a plan so you don’t end up overspending . If you… Read more...


Montblanc MTB 03 Wireless Earphones Review: Superb Sound, ANC Could Be Better
Wired / 2h
We had serious software issues with these luxury ’buds, but there’s no doubting the superlative sound performance of Montblanc’s latest audio offering.


Daily Telescope: A closer look at the most-distant object visible to the naked eye
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / The Andromeda Galaxy, as seen from The Milky Way Galaxy. (credit: Kevin Chernoff) 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


How to make almost any computer a modern-day PLATO terminal
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) In our previous deep dive into the groundbreaking world of PLATO, we pointed out the technological advances the system heralded in graphical displays, sound, and user interface; the trailblazing software environment it hosted with educational content, networked messaging and communications, and multiplayer games; and the cultural impact it had on sub


Lufthansa City Airlines: Yet Another Cost-Saving Subsidiary
28One Mile at a Time / 2h
Lufthansa is starting another subsidiary , with the sole purpose of finding a loophole to pay employees less… Lufthansa City Airlines launches in summer 2024 Lufthansa City Airlines will begin operations in the summer of 2024, and is Lufthansa’s newest subsidiary. The airline will initially operate Airbus A319s out of Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC), serving feeder routes for Lufthansa, alongsid


What Is Google Play Protect and How Does It Keep Android Secure?
34How-To Geek / 2h
Android is open, flexible, and all about choice. Unfortunately, that flexibility comes with more potential security issues. The good news is that Google has a system in place named Play Protect that helps keep Android secure.


The Download: introducing the Hard Problems issue
MIT Technology Review / 2h
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. Introducing: the Hard Problems issue For all of history we’ve turned to technology, again and again, to help us solve our hardest problems. It has made virtually all of human knowledge available to us instantly on demand. And we can speak to each other in enti


The Pope Leads 1.4 Billion Catholics. Getting Them to Care About the Climate Is Harder Than He Thought
Gizmodo / 3h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Nissan's Hyper Force EV concept is part Batmobile, part VR racer
Engadget / 2h
Nissan has introduced a new concept vehicle at the Japan Mobility Show, and it looks like a slightly pared back Batmobile with its sharp lines and scissor doors. The automaker has been introducing one concept vehicle per week since the beginning of October, with the Hyper Force being its newest and last entry. Nissan envisions the Hyper Force as an all electric vehicle designed for both racing en



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American Airlines Flight Attendant Strike On Horizon
400+One Mile at a Time / 3h
The “big three” carriers in the United States have had quite a couple of years, with record revenue (though also record costs). This success is a bit of a double-edged sword for airlines, as many labor groups are also looking for huge raises. American Airlines and its pilots union have ratified a new contract , which came several weeks after pilots voted to authorize a strike . While that’s progr


These Spider Web Eggs Are Freaky, and You Just Might Need Them
Lifehacker / 3h
As Halloween approaches with frantic, last-minute wig purchases, and candy binges, you may find yourself overextended and undernourished. You need some real food, but the spooky times don’t have to stop. Get some of your creepy energy back with these unnerving spiderweb eggs. Read more...


Blink Outdoor 4 cameras drop back down to record-low prices
Engadget / 3h
Amazon’s Blink Outdoor 4 camera, which became available in August , is on sale right now for $72, down from its original price of $120. The deal is only on for a short period, starting on October 25 and ending November 5.


How to Use ChatGPT’s ‘Browse With Bing’ Tool—Plus 6 Starter Prompts
27Wired / 3h
OpenAI’s chatbot has two new tricks. Here’s some advice and example prompts to help you try out the internet-connected feature.


Delta CEO Says Gutting Of SkyMiles Only Rolled Back Temporarily
View from the Wing / 3h
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian says that SkyMiles changes have only been rolled back temporarily, and his explanation to customers for why they're making changes is not consistent with what his airline has been telling investors. Continue reading ...


Annapurna Interactive is cramming 12 of its best games onto a $200 Switch cartridge
Engadget / 3h
Annapurna Interactive has proven to be a force since its first video game, What Remains of Edith Finch , was released in 2017. Now, the gaming company is launching the Annapurna Interactive Deluxe Limited Edition Collection for Switch with 12 unique games available on one cartridge. The included titles packed in with Annapurna's original game run the gambit: Donut County , Gorogoa , Kentucky Rout


Do VPNs Hide Data Usage from ISPs or Cellular Carriers?
How-To Geek / 3h
When you want to hide web activity from your ISP or cellular carrier, a VPN is usually the go-to option. But even when your web activity is hidden behind a VPN, your ISP and carrier can see how much data you're using. A VPN will not circumvent your monthly data cap, and it will only bypass certain forms of data throttling.


AWS announces ‘sovereign cloud’ to support data residency in Europe
32TechCrunch / 3h
Amazon is joining the list of big tech companies to introduce a dedicated independent cloud for Europe, with news that it’s working on the “AWS European Sovereign Cloud” for governments and highly-regulated industries across Europe. AWS’s cloud rival Google partnered with Deutsche Telekom’s IT services and consulting subsidiary T-Systems more than two years ago to offer […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All



Apple claims the Apple Watch 9 is carbon neutral, but consumer groups disagree
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
In recent years Apple has put a big focus on its environmental credentials, and with the Apple Watch 9 the company made one of its biggest claims yet, saying that this wearable was ‘carbon neutral’, but that claim has been disputed. According to a report in the Financial Times (via Ars Technica ), a number of consumer and environmental groups have claimed that this is inaccurate because Apple rel


Drink & Drive Simulator pulled from Switch eShop after releasing with a PEGI 3 age rating
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A racing game which puts players in the shoes of a professional driver who must transport alcoholic beverages while intoxicated has been pulled from the Nintendo Switch eShop after it was released with a PEGI 3 age rating. The game in question, which describes itself as a “tongue-in-cheek racer”, is called Need for Spirit: Drink & Drive Simulator , and it was first released on PC via Steam and th


You can now securely share all your passwords with new Proton Pass tool
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
After officially launching for all users back in June, Proton's new password manager has already expanded its features to allow everyone to securely share sensitive information without compromising on privacy. Proton Pass Secure Password Sharing acts as your personal gatekeeper as well as an additional layer of identity protection. You're in charge, and can decide who sees your logins, passwords,


British Airways Double Avios Promo For Winter Travel
83One Mile at a Time / 3h
British Airways has just launched a double Avios promotion for upcoming flights, which has the potential to be a good deal. We’ve seen a promotion like this for the past few winters, so it’s nice to see the offer return. This offer comes shortly after British Airways has moved to a revenue based system for awarding Avios. Earn double Avios on upcoming flights British Airways is offering Executive


Lexus' new EV concept can be tuned using settings from video games
Engadget / 3h
Lexus showed off a pair of EV concept cars at the Tokyo Mobility Show designed to highlight its electrified future. The first is the LF-ZC concept designed to go into production next year and includes wild features like using the steering wheel for racing games. The other is the LF-ZL flagship that represents the "future vision" of the brand, Toyota said in a press release . The luxury Toyota sub


Apple Pay Later conveniently gets full rollout just before October Mac event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple Pay Later appears to have left its early-access beta and to have fully launched in the United States for qualifying residents. Pay Later is Apple’s in-house load program that lets customers borrow between $75 to $1,000 to purchase whatever they want while avoiding paying the full price up-front (the starting loan amount was originally $50 during the early-access period, but that’s been incr


You need a whole workweek every month to read privacy policies—and that's bad news
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
It's happened countless times. You're subscribing to a new online service and, to make things faster, you quickly press the big button reading Submit or Agree when you're presented with the website's terms, conditions and privacy policies. If you are guilty of never reading these important documents, you are certainly not alone. Thousands of words are presented more often than not in knotty langu


Your wireless earbuds are desperate to break free from Bluetooth – and Qualcomm just fixed it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Here's the thing: the first Bluetooth specification was launched in 1999 – the same year Microsoft launched Windows 2000. Of course, Bluetooth has evolved and improved drastically since then (see Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast ) but today's wireless earbuds and headphones want more – more range, a more seamless user experience and more information to ping from your source device to your listenin


Amazon launches new cloud specifically for Europe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) has unveiled a new “independent cloud for Europe,” which it will call AWS European Sovereign Cloud. AWS hopes the launch will be able to keep its public sector customers happy as returning customers by providing them with a solution designed to meet data residency and operational regulatory requirements. The European version of its cloud will remain a physically and lo


The Morning After: The moon is older than we thought
Engadget / 4h
Researchers have just discovered that the moon is about 40 million years older than previously thought. Which is a big difference. In a study published by the European Association of Geochemistry, scientists looked at the age of crystal formations. The prevalence of zircon crystals in the samples, collected years ago from NASA’s Apollo program back in 1972, suggests that the surface of the moon w


Review: ITA Airways Business Class A330neo (FCO-MIA)
69One Mile at a Time / 4h
To complete our quick trip to Greece , we returned across the Atlantic in ITA Airways’ Airbus A330-900neo business class . Several months ago I flew ITA Airways’ A350-900 business class to Europe, so I was curious to see how the A330-900neo compared in the other direction, especially given that this is the carrier’s newest long haul jet. Honestly, ITA Airways is such an impressive airline, and th


Spider-Man 2 fastest-selling game made by PlayStation
20BBC News - Technology / 4h
The PlayStation 5 exclusive sold more than 2.5 million copies in its first 24 hours.


Dozens of states are suing Meta for hooking young people to its platforms
Mashable / 4h
A group of 41 states and the District of Columbia sued Meta on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of unfairly hooking children to its platforms including Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, and pushing them towards harmful content. Led by Colorado and California, the joint lawsuit was filed by 33 states in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Eight other states


The Mystery of Cosmic Radio Bursts Gets Bright New Clues
26Wired / 4h
New research from two teams shows that these fleeting blips can be faster and brighter, and come from much further away, than previously thought.


Reporters in Gaza Turn to Radios and Generators to Keep the News Moving
Wired / 4h
Facing bombs and blackouts, journalists are taking huge risks and jury-rigging solutions so they can bear witness to the Israel-Hamas conflict.


Elon Musk Mocked Ukraine, and Russian Trolls Went Wild
31Wired / 4h
Inauthentic accounts on X flocked to its owner’s post about Ukrainian president Vlodymr Zelensky, hailing “Comrade Musk” and boosting pro-Russia propaganda.


Credential Stuffing Is the Easiest Cyberattack to Avoid (Here's How to Do So)
How-To Geek / 4h
There is a good chance you've never heard the term "credential stuffing" used before, but that doesn't mean you haven't been the target of the widespread and effective cyberattack. Here's what credential stuffing is and how you can easily protect yourself against it.


Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
25BBC News - Technology / 4h
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries.


Test Cities: Skylines 2 on your PC within Steam’s refund window using this enormous, player-built benchmark city
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Cities: Skylines 2 is out now on PC, and for those wondering if their system will be able to handle the game as they grow their towns, one player has the answer for you. Last week, developer Colossal Order and publisher Paradox Interactive released a joint statement on the Paradox Forum, in which they acknowledged “concerns raised about Cities: Skylines 2 performance” on the back of the announcem



A new Apple TV app is in the works that'll finally finish iTunes off for good (yes, iTunes was still around)
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple is streamlining its TV app to make it a one-stop shop for all your TV and movie entertainment. That was the plan in 2016, when the stand-alone TV app was announced, and it was the plan again in 2019, when the all-new TV app promised to "bring together favourite shows and movies from Apple TV channels, iTunes and over 150 video apps". And now Apple's doin


Lenovo and Nvidia have big plans for the future of AI for all of us
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Lenovo has unveiled more details on its ‘AI for All’ vision, which includes a further $1 billion investment to help the technology coexist across public, private, and personal landscapes. At the same time, the company announced an expanded partnership with Nvidia, which the two tech giants hope will bring generative AI tools to every enterprise. The announcement came from Lenovo Chairman and CEO


Rumored M3 MacBook Pro could be rushed out as Apple’s solution to flagging Mac sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Apple could be about to launch a MacBook Pro with an M3 chip inside, although if this laptop does arrive, stock might be thin on the ground to begin with. That’s the word from Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst and heavyweight Apple leaker, who has just changed tune very rapidly regarding the possibility of the M3 silicon turning up this year. Previously Kuo held the line that the MacBook Pro M3 was not go


'007: Road to a Million' trailer teases Brian Cox in peak villain mode
20Mashable / 4h
With the impending launch of Squid Game: The Challenge , it appears that reality shows based on life-or-death movies and TV are now all the rage. Next to throw down the gauntlet is the Bond-themed 007: Road to a Million , which features nine pairs completing secret agent-themed challenges with the hopes of winning a million dollars. Shepherding them through the process is Succession star Brian Co


US Senate begins collecting evidence on how AI could thwart robocalls
Engadget / 4h
Robocalls are rampant, using AI and other tools to disrupt day-to-day life and scam Americans out of their money through impersonations of family members, phone providers and more. On October 24, the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband heard the latest issue and solution floating around: AI. Currently, bad actors are using AI to steal people's voices a


Official Xiaomi 14 renders and specs revealed a day ahead of its launch
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Xiaomi 14 is about to land, likely alongside the Xiaomi 14 Pro, with the launch event set for October 26 – which is tomorrow at the time of writing. But as is becoming increasingly common among smartphone makers, many details have been officially shown off ahead of the full unveiling. Specifically, Xiaomi has taken to Chinese social media site Weibo (via Phone Arena ) to share a number of hig


Amazon joins forces with Crunchyroll to bring hundreds of hours of the best anime to Prime Video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Amazon has just announced huge news for anime fans: it's signed a global deal to bring Crunchyroll's catalog of anime to Prime Video. You'll be able to select from two ad-free tiers, Fan or Mega Fan, with prices starting at $7.99 per month in the US ($9.99 for the premium Mega Fan tier). That'll give you access to Crunchyroll's massive anime selection, including new releases shortly after they're


Gmail could soon let you dictate all your work emails
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Composing your Gmail messages on the go could soon be a lot simpler thanks to several tweaks and updates. The email service is reportedly working on a "voice compose" feature that could let users draft messages using just their voice, with AI helping refine and finalize their messages before sending. The new addition could be part of an expansion for the existing "Help me write" tool, part of the


Proton Pass Introduces Secure Password Sharing
How-To Geek / 5h
Earlier this year, Proton published a roadmap of upcoming features for its password manager, Proton Pass. One of these features—secure password sharing—is rolling out today. You can now share passwords, credit cards, notes, and other sensitive information through the Proton Pass extension. This functionality is available to both free and paid users.


Oura Ring Generation 3 Review: Powerful Wellness Insights at Your Fingertips
How-To Geek / 5h
I've never used a smart ring, but Oura Ring Generation 3 's slimmer design and new, more comprehensive wellness insights prove that good things come in small packages. From sleep measurements to heart rate, blood oxygen, and daily readiness, Oura delivers interesting, helpful insights, one day at a time.


The Honda Prelude returns as a concept EV
Engadget / 5h
Honda has brought its iconic Prelude back in the form of a new concept EV, a two-door coupe that looks surprisingly ready for production, the company announced . No details about the powertrain were revealed, but Honda said it represents a preview of the company's future EV lineup and demonstrates its commitment to driver-focused performance. The Prelude concept was revealed at the end of Honda's


The skills gap is bad news for software development - here's what can be done
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
As businesses continue to suffer from a digital skills gap, it seems that software development is the most badly affected area. Thanks to the rapid development of new technologies, such as AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data, it is believed that businesses need to adapt by plugging the gap - but this can be challenging. Now, a new study has identified some of the key elements that are


Apple's TV app might get a complete overhaul soon
Mashable / 5h
Apple is planning to turn its TV app into something more akin to Netflix . According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , the company will thoroughly overhaul its Apple TV app later this year, likely around December, as part of an upcoming tvOS software update. First, a primer on Apple's naming scheme for TV-related stuff. Apple TV is both the name for the set-top-box hardware device that you buy and con


How the Sydney Opera House changed the world of architecture
Mashable / 5h
If you know one story about how the Sydney Opera House was built, the odds are that it's the one featuring Danish architect Jørn Utzon's brilliant design that, almost impossible to build, stirred some serious architectural drama. 50 years after the completion of one Australia's most famous landmarks, we look at a different story. One of invention, technological experimentation, and human ingenuit


Loki season 2 director shuts down Marvel fans' wild X-Men theory: 'Just a coincidence'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Loki season 2 isn't teasing the X-Men's arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), according to one of its directors. Speaking to TechRadar, Kasra Farahani – who, alongside directing this season's third episode, is Loki 's production designer – shut down a wild fan theory concerning the X-Men's MCU debut. Loki season 2 debuted on Disney Plus on October 6 and, while fans were delighted to be


Irish woman sacked for Israel 'terrorist state' post
34BBC News - Technology / 5h
The woman should seek advice if she was sacked by Wix for her political views, Ireland's leader says.


Citrix urges users to patch immediately after serious bug discovered
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cloud giant Citrix has confirmed earlier reports of a critical vulnerability in some of its products being abused in the wild. It released a patch for the flaw and urged users to apply it immediately and make sure they’re safe from hackers. The vulnerability in question is tracked as CVE-2023-4966. It carries a severity score of 9.4 and affects NetScaler ADC, and NetScaler Gateway. Evidence of ab


Cruise driverless cars suspended after accident
BBC News - Technology / 5h
The car company Cruise is pausing it taxi operations in San Francisco after being cited for safety.


Qualcomm's new audio chip uses Wi-Fi to massively extend headphone range
Engadget / 5h
In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Snapdragon X Elite , Qualcomm has also introduced the S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The company said its new chips deliver six times the compute power of their predecessor's, along with on-device AI capabilities. More intriguing, perhaps, is the S7 Pro's micro-power Wi-Fi connectivity, which will apparently allow users to "wa


Google is actively looking to insert different types of ads in its generative AI search
TechCrunch / 6h
Google confirmed on its earnings call that it is working on different ad formats for its generative AI-powered search experience — Google shared some ideas earlier this year and the mention in the earnings call could indicate that a rollout could happen sooner rather than later. This project is particularly important for the company as […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use



Media Molecule confirms that roles within “certain departments of the studio” are at risk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Media Molecule, the PlayStation Studios developer best known for its work on LittleBigPlanet and the PS4 game creation title, Dreams , has confirmed that the roles of staff within “certain departments of the studio” have been put at risk. It stated that starting this process was a “difficult decision”. In a statement posted to Twitter, the studio explained that it’s made “significant strategic ch


A modder managed to add 4K support to the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection in just a few hours
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We were big fans of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 in our review , mainly thanks to the enduring excellence of the included games. It’s no surprise that packing the brilliant Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (alongside Metal Gear Solid and the original NES Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake ) into a single package is a recipe for succes


Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster finally has a release date, and it's coming up fast
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
There's finally a release date for the upcoming S tar Wars: Dark Forces remaster, and fans will be happy to know that it's not that far away. We can finally get our hands on the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster on February 28, 2024, and it will be playable on PS5 , PS4 , Xbox Series X |S, Xbox One , Nintendo Switch , and PC. While this may seem like a long way away, those four months are sure to f


Using Your Phone to Visit the Library
NYT > Technology / 6h
With a free library card and the right app, you can check out e-books, audiobooks and more from your local branch.


What the U.S. Has Argued in the Google Antitrust Trial
26NYT > Technology / 6h
As the government wraps up its case in the landmark monopoly trial, it has built a picture of how Google became dominant in online search — and the harms that it says resulted.


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 25
Mashable / 6h
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


This TikTok trend parodies famous songs with cringe Gen Z slang
Mashable / 6h
Do you what skibidi means? What about gyatt ? Rizzler ? Baby Gronk rizzing up Livvy ? I pray you don't. I hope you are blessedly offline, enjoying the sunshine with your unpoisoned brain. To be honest, I'm only up to speed so I could somewhat effectively write this article. I feel like this whole paragraph should be a footnote but here goes. "Skibidi" is a reference to a meme born from absurdist


Score 1TB of cloud storage for life for $120
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Through Oct. 31, a 1TB lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage is on sale for just $119.97 (reg. $810) with coupon code KOOFR . That's about 85% in savings. How many unforgettable moments do you have stored on your smartphone? From fun times with best friends to your child's first steps caught on video, a big perk of being attached to our smartphones these days is the fact that we can


This refurb iPad Air, Beats, and accessory bundle is just $115
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: For only $114.99, you can get a refurbished iPad Air, open box Beats headphones , and accessories like a case, screen protector, and stylus — that's a savings of 23% as of Oct. 25. In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, the concept of "reduce, reuse, recycle" is gaining prominence in the realm of electronics as well. Refurbished devices offer a compelling solution, aligning with envir


Get wireless, waterproof earbuds for $180 off in time for the holidays
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Give the gift of endless tunes with the xFyro xS2 waterproof wireless earphones , on sale for just $69.97 (reg. $249) through October 31. That's a 72% price drop. With the holiday season fast approaching, it might be time to start working through your list. A good pair of wireless earbuds , which offer flexibility and the ability to play music, podcasts, and more, are a great option for ev


Entertain your dog or cat with The Wicked Ball, now $28
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Meet your four-legged friend’s new favorite toy: the fully automatic Wicked Ball from Cheerble. Through Oct. 31, it's on sale for just $27.97 instead of the usual $34.99 — that's 20% in savings. What are you getting your pet for the holidays? Special treats and new toys are a good place to start but, if you really want to impress them, consider grabbing the Wicked Ball. This automatic, int


Scientists zoom in on Betelgeuse, show why it hasn't exploded yet
Mashable / 6h
The colossal star Betelgeuse — so giant that it would reach to Jupiter in our solar system — is on the highway to collapsing under its own weight and creating a blast so bright, it would outshine even the moon in our night sky. Although some hype up Betelgeuse's looming doom, its coming explosion, called a supernova , might not happen for at least tens of thousands of years, if not more like some


Job titles of the future: carbon accountant
MIT Technology Review / 6h
His official title is vice president of regulated reporting solutions. But really, Billy Scherba is a carbon accountant. At Personifi, a platform for climate management, Scherba works with companies to measure, manage, and disclose their contributions to climate change. Carbon accountants help companies understand what data matters to their carbon footprint, how to collect that data in a consiste


The grassroots push to digitize India’s most precious documents
MIT Technology Review / 6h
On a bright sunny day in August, in a second-floor room at the Gandhi Bhavan Museum in Bengaluru, workers sit in front of five giant tabletop scanners, lining up books and flipping pages with foot pedals. The museum building houses the largest reference library for Gandhian philosophy in the state of Karnataka, and over the next year, the large assortment of books—including the collected works of


The quest to re-create nature’s strongest material
MIT Technology Review / 6h
For a long time, spider silk held the top spot as the strongest biological material on the planet, inspiring researchers and startups worldwide to manufacture an artificial version. But not so long ago, spiders were pushed off their silky pedestal by the common limpet, a small marine snail dotting the shores of Western Europe. When limpets graze on algae, they scrape trails in the rocks with thei


Soundcore’s new Bluetooth speaker promises portable and affordable spatial audio
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Anker Soundcore's new Bluetooth speaker, the Motion X500, is attention-grabbing for anyone interested in the new world of spatial audio. It includes three full-range drivers (two at the front for left and right channels, and one up-firing) for the brand's virtual '3DSound' mode, supported by Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC support, a maximum 40 watts of power output, and all for a price of $170 / £170. A


This limited edition Annapurna collection might just be the priciest Nintendo Switch cartridge ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Annapurna, responsible for publishing some of the best indie games out there, is partnering with iam8bit for a very limited edition Nintendo Switch cartridge. The cartridge, known as the Annapurna Interactive Deluxe Limited Edition Collection (say that three times fast), is entirely region-free and can be pre-ordered from iam8bit's official website , though it's worth noting at the jump that only


Businesses need to be much more open about how they are using AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
According to new research from project management software provider Asana, while workers are pleased to see AI adoption across their companies, business leaders aren’t being transparent enough about their organizations’ plans. Less than one-third (30%) of the more than 2,700 British workers surveyed said that they have transparency over their organization’s AI plans. The same study found that mor


Olivia Rodrigo surprising Jimmy Kimmel's kids on the drive to school is hilariously adorable
36Mashable / 6h
Picking up a hitchhiker on the car ride to school would already be exciting enough, but now imagine that hitchhiker happens to be your favourite pop star. That's what happens to Jimmy Kimmel's kids in the video above when Olivia Rodrigo climbs into the back seat to hitch a lift, making small talk before singing along with a couple of their favourite hits including "ballad of a homeschooled girl"


Sukhiba eyes expansion to power WhatsApp conversational commerce in Africa
TechCrunch / 7h
The social commerce market size in Africa is expected to continue growing as businesses and micro-entrepreneurs embrace digital media, driven by the rising usage of apps like WhatsApp, TikTok and Instagram. Yet even as sellers leverage these social sites for online presence to showcase their products and connect with customers, the end-to-end buying experience is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights



Anker’s New Soundcore Portable Speaker Packs a Punch
How-To Geek / 7h
Finding the right Bluetooth speaker is a daunting task. If you want to invest in something good, you need to find a balance between portability, sound quality, and pricing. Anker has carved out a niche with its Soundcore audio products, which strike a decent balance between affordability and quality. Now the company has revealed the new Soundcore Motion X500 speaker, which has an array of premium


Lab-grown leather scales up as Gozen raises $3.3M from Happiness Capital, SOSV and others
24TechCrunch / 8h
Whether we like it or not, the leather industry significantly contributes to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and global waste generation. The current methods used to fulfil the increasing demand for leather involve a fairly simple, and completely unsustainable solution: simply raising more livestock (which contribute about 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions). However, there are […] © 2023 Tech


Atom Computing First to Exceed 1,000 Qubits With 1180 Qubit Neutral Atom Quantum Computer
Next Big Future / 8h
Atom Computing announced it has created a 1,225-site atomic array, currently populated with 1,180 qubits, in its next-generation quantum computing platform. This is the first time a company has crossed the 1,000-qubit threshold for a universal gate-based system, planned for release next year. It marks an industry milestone toward fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of solving ... Read more


US Regulatory Uncertainty: An Invitation for Asian Crypto Dominance?
Next Big Future / 8h
The cryptocurrency industry is at a pivotal crossroads where the outcome of two events could dictate investor sentiment, at least in the United States, for years to come. On one hand, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, is defending himself against very serious and troubling allegations. On the other ... Read more



Apple will honor California's 'right to repair' rules nationwide
Engadget / 8h
"Right to repair" advocates probably couldn't have imagined that Apple would be one of the biggest names on their side a mere five years ago. But that's precisely what's happening here: The company has officially came out in support of having federal right to repair regulations at an event hosted by the Biden administration. Apple VP Brian Naumann proclaimed at the event that the company "support


Crunchyroll is now available in Prime Video
Mashable / 10h
You can now add Crunchyroll to your Prime Video subscription as a new channel, letting you access the streaming service's extensive anime library without having to switch apps. The new distribution agreement between Amazon and Crunchyroll was announced on Tuesday . Prime Video users can now subscribe to Crunchyroll directly through the Prime Video store , choosing from its $8 per month Fan member


How to watch the 2023 Paris Masters online for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Prime Video is hosting the 2023 Rolex Paris Masters. You can watch for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. If you want to watch every ATP and WTA Tour event, you should seriously consider subscribing to Amazon Prime . That's because you can watch all of these elite tennis tournaments with Prime Video (in the UK and Ireland). That's good to know, but a membership might not be necessar


Upgrade your PC with Windows 11 Home for under £40
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Home is on sale for £32.87, saving you 71% on list price. Refurbished computers are all the rage lately, but there's one thing you need to take into consideration if you're purchasing a new-to-you device — is it running on an updated operating system? Whether you have an old computer you'd like to dust off or you're looking to invest in a refurbished model, you may nee


Motorola's concept 'bracelet' smartphone could be a clever final form for foldables
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Forget foldable phones, the next big trend could be gadgets that bend. Lenovo , which is currently holding its ninth Tech World event in Austin, Texas, showed off its new collaboration with its subsidiary Motorola: a smartphone that can wrap around your wrist like a watch band. It’s admittedly quite fascinating to see the tech in action . Lenovo calls its device the “Adaptive Display Concept”, wh


How to access German Netflix for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing extra Netflix libraries. Unblock German Netflix with ExpressVPN. VPNs are incredibly useful services for protecting your online data and identity, but we know why you're here. You're here to stream more content from around the world. If you're interested in unblocking German Netflix from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you nee


How to unblock RAI for free
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming sites like RAI. RAI is a free streaming and on-demand video service that offers access to popular shows, classics, and live sports . The problem with this popular service is that it's geo-restricted to Italy. That's frustrating, but there's always a solution to these online problems. If you want to unblock and watch RAI for free


US orders immediate halt to some AI chip exports to China, Nvidia says
49BBC News - Technology / 11h
The new export rules were due to start in November, but Nvidia says the US sped up their introduction.


For the first launch of ULA’s Vulcan rocket, it’s Christmas or next year
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The first stage for ULA's Vulcan rocket was lifted onto its launch platform at Cape Canaveral in January. (credit: United Launch Alliance ) Three days at Christmastime will be the final chance for United Launch Alliance to get its new Vulcan rocket off the ground this year, the company's chief executive announced Tuesday. Still waiting for delivery of an upper stage and a final round of


The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is here to run AI on your next phone, whatever that means
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset at its Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit 2023 in Maui. The company paid for my trip to the island to check out the next platform that will power phones that could include the Galaxy S24 , the OnePlus 12 , and many more of the best phones we expect