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37 Important Linux Commands You Should Know
500+How-To Geek / 14h
Are you new to Linux or just a little rusty? Here are all the commands you'll need to know. Think of this as an essential reference for the Linux terminal. This applies to the macOS command line, too.
The Israel-Hamas War Is Drowning X in Disinformation
500+Wired / 14h
People who have turned to X for breaking news about the Israel-Hamas conflict are being hit with old videos, fake photos, and video game footage at a level researchers have never seen.
Zest Equity, a UAE-based startup digitizing private market deals, raises $3.8M seed funding
TechCrunch / 39min
UAE-based Zest Equity, a startup digitizing private market dealings, has raised $3.8 million seed funding to build more tools for enabling fast and transparent transactions by ecosystem players while increasing their liquidity through secondary deals. The seed round was led by Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) with participation from the Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF), […]
X’s new control lets only verified accounts reply to a post
TechCrunch / 39min
X, formerly Twitter, has introduced a new control that limits replies to only verified accounts. The control is not restricted to paid accounts, though. Users who don’t pay for X Premium can also choose to not let non-verified users reply to their posts. Hours after the rollout of the feature, Elon Musk said that this […]
Possible Quantum Decryptian Breakthrough
Next Big Future / 59min
Researcher show that n-bit integers can be factorized by independently running a quantum circuit with orders of magnitude fewer qubits many times. It then use polynomial-time classical post-processing. The correctness of the algorithm relies on a number-theoretic heuristic assumption reminiscent of those used in subexponential classical factorization algorithms. It is currently not clear if the ..
Egyptian Intelligence Claim Israel Was Told Something Big Was Coming
Next Big Future / 59min
An Egyptian intelligence official said that Jerusalem had ignored repeated warnings that the Gaza-based terror group was planning something big — which included an apparent direct notice from Cairo’s intelligence minister to the prime minister. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) meets with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (C) and military chiefs at IDF headquarters in Tel ... Read more
Watch out - these fake Amazon Prime Day bogus sites are looking to steal your wallet with too-good-to-be-true phone deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you’re looking for a steal of a deal this Amazon Prime Day , there are plenty of fantastic offers available. However if you're not careful, you may get more than you bargained for, as your money, personal details, and card information could soon be up for grabs on the dark web. Kaspersky has uncovered a wide range of websites posing as Amazon, providing eye-watering deals on the iPhone 15 and
Indian banks attract VC and startup interest
TechCrunch / 1h
Several Indian startups, along with venture capital funds and private equity investors, are scrambling to build investment strategies as they race to tap into a rare available opportunity in the nation: banks. Premji Invest, Multiples, Zerodha, Gaja Capital and MobiKwik are among those who are evaluating an investment in Nainital Bank, a subsidiary of Bank […]
Real-life test of the world’s cheapest SSD was so bad, a hard drive would probably beat it — which is what the reviewer actually did and broke the poor thing in two
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
With Amazon Prime Day now here, you’re likely to be considering all kinds of deals for the cheapest SSDs out there right now. But just because something’s cheap, that doesn’t mean it’s worth buying – as the Goldenfir SSD proves. This $3 SSD – available on AliExpress – has a 120GB capacity and may seem far too good to be true. But that’s because it is, according to Storage Review , which analyzed
This is your last chance to get Kindle Unlimited for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: This is the last chance for Prime members to get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free. This offer is live until midnight on Oct. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Unlimited Kindle Unlimited (3-Month Subscription) Free for Prime members The clock is ticking on Amazon's Kindle Unlimited giveaway. Until Oct. 11, Prime members can get a three-month subscription to Kindle Unlimited
California Bans Gas Generators Sales in 2028 and Appliances in 2030
Next Big Future / 3h
In 2021, the California Air Resources Board voted to require that new, small off-road engines – like the ones found in leaf blowers and lawn mowers – meet zero-emission standards starting in 2024. In addition, portable generators, including those found in recreational vehicles, must be zero-emission by 2028. The rules do not ban the possession ... Read more
New Nuclear Reactor Technology is Being Developed
Next Big Future / 3h
New nuclear fission technology is being developed but over 50 nuclear reactors involves over $200 billion of development. China is developing over $100 billion of new nuclear fission power. China can afford to complete two CFR600 sodium fast gen IV reactors and a molten salt nuclear program. China also completed a commercial high temperature pebble ... Read more
Amazon Music Unlimited is free for Prime members
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Prime members can get a four-month subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited for free. This deal is live until Oct. 11. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Music Unlimited (4-Month Subscription) Free for Prime members Have you ever considered joining Amazon Prime ? Now might be the perfect time to become a member. Amazon Prime offers a long list of benefits, including fast delivery, e
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for October 10
Mashable / 3h
It's Tuesday, and the Wordle awaits. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the end of this article for Oct. 10's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally created b
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 10
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is about to become a workhorse for NASA
80Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge You can consider this the start of NASA's Falcon Heavy era. The launch of the Psyche asteroid mission this week is the opening act among five launches the space agency has directly reserved on SpaceX's heavy-lift rocket over the next few years. These Falcon Heavy flights will cut across NASA's portfolio of robotic space missions, dispatching probes deep into the Solar System, deploying a
Fuse Making Hybrid Fusion-Fission Commercial Energy
Next Big Future / 4h
Fuse is funded for tens of millions and is developing hybrid fusion-fission commercial energy. They are extending concepts and experiments in pulse power studied at Sandia National Labs. The Sandia Z Machine used currents of about 26 million amps to reach peak X-ray emissions of 350 terawatts and an X-ray output of 2.7 megajoules. It ... Read more
8 Best All-Clad Cookware Deals Right Now (October 2023)
22Wired / 5h
All-Clad makes some of the best—and priciest—cookware you can buy. These discounts will help you invest for less.
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for October 10, 2023
Mashable / 6h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Quordle today - hints and answers for Tuesday, October 10 (game #624)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep
How to make cars less dangerous for pedestrians
34BBC News - Technology / 6h
New rules and tech could make cars safer for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.
Unity CEO John Riccitiello stepping down, effective immediately
Engadget / 6h
Unity game developer said that John Riccitiello will step down as president and CEO of the company after nine years in leadership, effective immediately. James Whitehurst, who previously served as senior advisor and president at IBM, will fill in as interim CEO. The leadership transition comes during a turbulent time for the company. Just a month ago, Unity rolled out some significant concessions
Ultra-portable monitor from Espresso Displays goes 4K
TechCrunch / 6h
When I reviewed the Espresso Display last year, I concluded that it would be a great addition to a mobile office setup for workers who needed additional screen real estate without taking up too much space (and weight) in the travel setup. Now, Sydney-based Espresso Displays has launched its follow-up, the Espresso 17 Pro, further […]
Maximize your earning with the Amex Business Gold
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Big changes are coming for the American Express® Business Gold Card — a business card with a $295 annual fee ($375 if application is received on or after Feb. 1, 2024; see rates and fees ) — through a card refresh where we will see new perks but a higher annual fee as well. Most credit cards with premium a
Consumer payments startup Braid, backed by Index and Accel, shuts down
23TechCrunch / 7h
Braid, a four-year-old startup that aimed to make shared wallets more mainstream among consumers, has shut down. Founded in January 2019 by Amanda Peyton and Todd Berman (who left in 2020), San Francisco-based Braid set out to offer friends and family an FDIC-insured, multi-user account that was designed to make it easy “to pool, manage […]
Porsche’s Macan EV comes out in 2024—we drive the prototype
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The 2024 Porsche Macan is still months away from going on sale, but Porsche let us drive the prototype in Los Angeles this summer. (credit: Porsche) Porsche provided flights from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles and two nights in a hotel so we could drive the prototype Macan. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. MARINA DEL REY, Calif.—Porsche's plans to electrify 80 percent of its
Unity CEO John Riccitiello is retiring, effective immediately
64Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Former Unity CEO John Riccitiello. (credit: Unity) John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity, the company whose 3D game engine had recently seen backlash from developers over proposed fee structures, will retire as CEO, president, and board chairman at the company, according to a press release issued late on a Monday afternoon, one many observe as a holiday. Riccitiello "will continue to advise Un
The Israel-Hamas War Erupts in Digital Chaos
38Wired / 7h
Hacktivism is increasingly a feature of modern kinetic warfare. It’s playing out with particular ferocity in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Porsche's electric Macan will be the one to get
Engadget / 7h
The Porsche Taycan is one of the most desirable EVs on the market, quick and lovely and yet somehow practical, too. But, with less than 250 miles of range on a charge and a starting price of at least $90,000, it's not exactly a mainstream car. Porsche's next EV might get a little closer. Meet the electric Macan, which for a time at least will live along-side the gasoline-powered Macan. Porsche do
Unity CEO John Riccitiello Steps Down After Pricing Blowup
100+Wired / 7h
Weeks after calls for his resignation echoed throughout the video game industry, Unity’s CEO is retiring.
Max Q: Castelion comes out of stealth
TechCrunch / 8h
In this issue: Meet Castelion, news from Amazon and more.
Unity Chief Resigns After Pricing Backlash
NYT > Technology / 8h
John Riccitiello angered video game developers who use Unity’s software when he announced a new fee structure that could have significantly increased their costs.
Writers Guild Members Have Officially, Resoundingly, Ratified Their New Deal
Gizmodo / 8h
After a tentative fair deal between writers and studios was reached on September 24 , you can now remove “tentative” from that: the WGA strike , which began May 2 and put the state of Hollywood production under a microscope, is over-over. The acting union, SAG-AFTRA, has been on strike since July 13 and remains so. Read more...
Delta Amex cardholders: Claim your $100 eCredit today
The Points Guy / 8h
If you have one of the following cobranded Delta American Express credit cards, you can claim a $100 eCredit voucher as part of Amex Member Week . Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card Delta SkyMi
United PlusPoints upgrades: Why you should reconsider spending more points to skip the waitlist
79The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In 2019, United implemented PlusPoints as a replacement for Regional and Global Premier Upgrade awards when revamping its MileagePlus Premier program. United claims that PlusPoints offer greater flexibility, customization and fewer restrictions than the previous upgrade awards. However, currently, there is lim
Dyson isn’t sitting out Prime Day this time: See 17 hot deals at Amazon and beyond
Mashable / 8h
Happy (early) Prime Day season , Mashable fam! In celebration of what should honestly be a national holiday at this point, here are all the best Prime Day deals on Dyson products at Amazon and beyond: Top Prime Day Dyson deals: Best cordless vacuum deal Dyson Outsize Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $449 at Amazon (save $79) Best hair tool deal Refurbished Dyson Corrale Straightener $199.99 at Walmart (sa
The Best Tech Deals From Walmart’s ‘Holiday Kickoff’ Sale
Lifehacker / 8h
Think of Walmart’s Deals Holiday Kickoff as their version of Prime Day, not coincidentally starting a day before Prime Big Deal Days (you can keep up with all of our early Prime deals here ). Amazon is seeing big competition from major retailers who don’t want to lose business to them; even Target is getting in on the… Read more...
HP launched a 24-inch Windows 11 tablet that weighs 9 pounds and has a four-hour battery life — am I the only one who would love to have a laptop version of this monster?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
HP’s latest device is also one of its strangest – but there’s plenty to love about the all-in-one HP Envy Move, a 24-inch Windows-powered tablet that’s designed to be carried around your house. Starting from $899, the tablet features an Intel Core i3-1315U CPU and 8GB RAM by default. You can, however, upgrade these specs to an Intel i5-1335U CPU plus 16GB RAM in its highest-end configuration for
As SBF’s trial heads into its second week, here’s what we know so far
TechCrunch / 8h
Here are the juicy details we gleaned from the first week of testimonies.
Thousands of WordPress sites have been hacked through tagDiv plugin vulnerability
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Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Thousands of sites running the WordPress content management system have been hacked by a prolific threat actor that exploited a recently patched vulnerability in a widely used plugin. The vulnerable plugin, known as tagDiv Composer, is a mandatory requirement for using two WordPress themes: Newspaper and Newsmag . The themes are available through the Theme Forest a
John Riccitiello steps down as unity CEO with former Red Hat chief exec Jim Whitehurst taking over for now
21TechCrunch / 8h
Weeks after upsetting developers with a proposed runtime fee, only to quickly backtrack on the idea, Unity announced today that CEO John Riccitiello was stepping down from his multiple roles as president, CEO and board chair, going from having a ton of responsibility to having a lot of time on his hands. In a surprise […]
Amazon’s Prime Day launches at 3 am: 5 things you need to know
200+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Amazon will launch its latest members-only Prime Day sale on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 3 a.m. EST for sales through Wednesday, Oct. 11, starting with early access for Prime members. Compared to the more traditional Prime Day sale in July, this round of deals comes less than three months before Black Friday , wh
Early Prime Day deals on drones will take your photography to new heights
Mashable / 8h
It's Prime Day 2 and you know Amazon loves a drone deal. During past Prime Days , Amazon has offered drone discounts of up to 50% off, and this one is no exception. Read on for our top picks so far. Best Prime Day drone deals: Best for creators and influencers Ruko U11PRO $279.88 at Amazon (save $140) Best for beginners Hiturbo S20 drone $49.99 at Amazon (save $40) Best for photographers Holy Sto
The best Prime Day deals on printers to tide you over until the world goes paperless
Mashable / 8h
Whether you just like the feeling of paper in your hand or you just can't seem to get work done without physical copies — Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days on Oct. 11 and 12 is the perfect time to purchase a printer. Here are the best Prime Day printer deals we've spotted thus far. Our top picks Best all-in-one deal HP OfficeJet 8015e $99.99 (save $60) Best high-end deal Brother HLL3290CDW $299 (save
Get $50 Off the New AirPods Pro Right Now
Lifehacker / 8h
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are sure to include a ton of great deals for everyone to take advantage of. One of the best you’ll find this week is already available, though, as Apple’s AirPods Pro with USB-C are just $200 right now. Read more...
The best early Amazon Prime Day tablet deals
Mashable / 9h
We've got our second Prime Day of the year on our hands and tablet deals are coming in fast and furious before it even starts: Best early Prime Day tablet deals Best premium iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 10.9-inch (M1, 64GB storage) $499.99 at Amazon (save $100) Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad 2021, 10.2-inch (64GB) $249.99 at Walmart (save $80) Best Android tablet under $1,000 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9
Capital One Venture X elevated bonus: Earn 90,000 miles through a referral link
The Points Guy / 9h
There are a lot of reasons to add the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card to your wallet: airport lounge access for you and two guests, a $300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel, 10,000 anniversary miles and the ability to earn at least 2 Capital One miles per dollar on all your purchases — all for a reasonable annual fee (see rates and fees ). And if you have a friend, f
How to Make Your Own AI '90s Yearbook Photo
Lifehacker / 9h
You’ve seen the trend on TikTok or Instagram: Your friends, family, and favorite influencers sharing yearbook photos from the ‘90s. Only it’s not really photos of them—it’s an AI-generated set of images. Read more...
The iRobot Roomba j7+ is half off at Amazon and Walmart ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 50%: As of Oct. 9, you can grab the iRobot Roomba j7+ at Walmart and Amazon for just $399. That's $400.99 off its $799.99 MSRP. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba j7+ $399 at Walmart and Amazon (save $400.99) Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale has started, and they've wasted absolutely no time unveiling some highly competitive deals. One huge example — on the first day of their sa
Grab the M2 MacBook Air for only $899, plus more of the best Prime Day MacBook deals
Mashable / 9h
No need to wait for the official start of Prime Big Deal Days to shop the best MacBook deals. Here are our top picks as of Oct. 9: Best early Prime Day MacBook deals: BEST MACBOOK AIR DEAL MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899 at Best Buy (save $200) BEST MACBOOK PRO DEAL MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,049 at Amazon (save $250) BEST SPLURGE 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 16GB, 512GB SS
Meta Quest 3 reviews are in — 3 things people hate about it
Mashable / 9h
The Meta Quest 3 ship date is on Tuesday, and ahead of its arrival, tech outlets — from The Verge to Engadget — have dropped their critiques of the Quest 2 successor. Mashable also rolled out its own review of the new-generation VR headset, too, but we thought it'd be a great idea to peruse through other reviews to get a broad overview what people truly think of the Quest 3. As it turns out, ther
The psychology behind startup dealmaking: Pitching your pilot to an industry Goliath
TechCrunch / 9h
Startups must maintain acute awareness of often short-term corporate psychology, embracing adaptability and nurturing internal champions.
“Church of Bleach” family gets years in prison for deadly “miracle” solution
36Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Bottles of MMS, the bleach product that Genesis II Church of Health and Healing was ordered to stop selling. (credit: Genesis II Church of Health and Healing ) A federal judge in Miami has handed down years-long prison sentences to a Florida father and his three adult sons who were convicted in July of using a faux church to sell an industrial-strength bleaching agent as a "miracle" sol
Buzzy social app Fizz sues rival Sidechat over unfair competition practices
27TechCrunch / 9h
Fizz, the buzzy anonymous social app that’s now being used across more than 80 college campuses, has filed suit against rival Sidechat, alleging unfair competition and a range of abuses, including attempts at disrupting Fizz’s launches, spreading rumors about Fizz having hackers, trademark infringements, sending false spam reports to Instagram and using false pretenses to […]
Disney+'s Princess and the Frog-Inspired Series Has a Writer-Director
Gizmodo / 9h
Get ready for 2024 to be the year of Tiana . Not only is the new Disney Parks attraction based on The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure , slated to open next year, the long-awaited Disney+ series focusing on the movie’s culinarily gifted heroine is finally making big strides forward. Read more...
PeaceJam is developing Guatemala’s future leaders: How TPG is giving back and how you can help
28The Points Guy / 9h
I just returned from an incredible weekend in Guatemala for PeaceJam’s annual conference in San Lucas Toliman with fellow TPGers Courtney Loughran (senior financial planning and analysis associate), Emily Thompson (credit cards writer) and Hannah Streck (senior SEO manager). We also were joined by The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly and his 1-year-old son Dean. PeaceJam is an international nonprof
23andMe leaks data on over a million users, DNA info remains safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
DNA testing firm 23andMe has confirmed that a threat actor may have gained unauthorized access to some accounts, putting the data of a currently unknown number of customers at risk. The confirmation comes several days after an X user found 13 million pieces of customer data for sale on the dark web. The data reportedly includes their origin estimation, phenotype and health information, photos and
Europe Has Had 14 Years of Inflation in the Last 3 Years
Next Big Future / 9h
Using the inflation calculator Officialdata.org, it is revealed that Europe has had 14 years of inflation in the last three years. The UK has had eight years of inflation in the last three years. Canada has had ten years of inflation in the last three years.
Ten Years of Inflation in Three Years
Next Big Future / 9h
US inflation has increased about 18.6% overall and over 20% for food from 2020-2023 (3 years) and this is about the same overall inflation that happened from 2010 to 2020 (10 years). This is the official data provided in an inflation calculator at officialdata.org. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, St Louis Federal Reserve and other ... Read more
Make a Quick Chicken Stock in Your Microwave
Lifehacker / 9h
After years of threatening to do so, I have finally joined the Costco community. I did it mostly for the reasonably priced dog food and Diet Coke, but I would be lying if I said the prospect of $5 rotisserie chickens had nothing to do with my decision. I love that chicken, and always have. I get four meals out of that… Read more...
thewhitespace:A system of magick; or, A history of the black...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
thewhitespace : A system of magick; or, A history of the black art. Being an historical account of mankind’s most early dealing with the Devil; and how the acquaintance on both sides first began. Author: Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 Collection: Cornell University Library Witchcraft Collection
Dealmaster: Pre-Amazon Big Deal Days tech deals that don’t require a Prime membership
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Lenovo's new ThinkPad laptops with AMD processors. (credit: Valentina Palladino) Amazon's second big sale-a-thon of the year is coming this week, but you don't have to wait for the savings to drop during the retailer's Prime Big Deal Days. There are plenty of bargains to be found from Amazon rivals, including laptops from Lenovo, tech gear and gadgets from Best Buy, and vacuums from Target. Wheth
Report: Apple is already designing a lighter Vision Pro to fix “neck strain”
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro headset. (credit: Samuel Axon) When it jumps into a new market for the first time, Apple has a long history of releasing intriguing first-generation devices, followed by second- or third-generation revisions that realize the full potential of the original idea. Examples of this phenomenon include the second-generation iPod, which expanded compatibility beyond the Mac;
Maya reservoirs relied on aquatic plants like water lilies to help keep water clean
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Lidar map of Tikal, Guatemala, showing some of its reservoirs. (credit: Image adapted Tankersley et al. 2020) The ancient Maya city of Tikal relied on urban reservoirs to supply water during periods of drought. They essentially built " constructed wetlands " that relied upon key minerals and aquatic plants and other biota to keep the water supply potable, a "self-cleaning" approach simi
Hacktivism erupts in response to Hamas-Israel war
29TechCrunch / 10h
Several groups of hacktivists have targeted Israeli websites with floods of malicious traffic following a surprise land, sea and air attack launched against Israel by militant group Hamas on Saturday, which prompted Israel to declare war and retaliate. Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post reported Monday that since Saturday morning its website was down “due to […]
You Get Get 'Long Colds' and 'Long Flu,' Too
Lifehacker / 10h
You’ve heard of “long COVID,” but COVID isn’t the only illness that can cause lasting symptoms. Other respiratory infections, including colds, flu, and pneumonia, seem to sometimes trigger a “long” version as well. Read more...
Are cash-back credit cards worth it?
23The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With high inflation and financial anxiety, you might wonder whether you should reconsider your credit card approach. Or should you have a travel credit card to earn points and miles? Of course, there are pros and cons for each type of card, and you’ll find that there isn’t one perfect credit card approach
Waymo expands in San Francisco while Cruise feels the heat
22TechCrunch / 10h
Alphabet subsidiary Waymo is expanding its service area in San Francisco despite protests against robotaxis, while rival Cruise grapples with crashes and other incidents. Waymo riders can now access the service across the vast majority of SF, Waymo announced on Monday on social media site X. The company had limited rides in many of the […]
ChatGPT’s mobile app hit record $4.58M in revenue last month, but growth is slowing
55TechCrunch / 10h
There’s some good news and bad news for ChatGPT’s mobile efforts. On the positive side, the AI chatbot continues to see the number of app installs and its revenue grow, with September setting a new record on both fronts: 15.6 million downloads and nearly $4.6 million in gross revenue across its iOS and Android apps […]
Bastle’s Outsidify app lets you capture and transform sounds via a smartphone
Engadget / 10h
Popular audio gadget maker Bastle just released an iOS app called Outsidify that lets you capture and transform audio directly from your iPhone’s speakers and microphone. Despite the slightly cringey app name, it looks pretty darned fun, allowing users to explore the ambient noise around them to create some truly unique soundscapes. Once you capture some audio via the app, use Bastl’s latest crea
You Can Automatically Make Your iPhone Less Addicting at Bedtime
Lifehacker / 11h
Switching to grayscale mode is one of the most effective ways to reduce your screen time . It’s easy to enable on your smartphone, and when all the bright colors are gone, you’ll notice that it’s much easier to put your phone away . I’ve found this hack to be very effective, but I’ve always ended up disabling grayscale… Read more...
Trending topics feature may be coming to the Threads app
Engadget / 11h
Meta’s Threads app , the social media platform that rivals X (formerly Twitter), may get a trending topics section. The potential new feature has come to light after an app developer reposted screenshots of the feature in use that were originally shared by a Meta employee. The developer that reposted the screenshots, William Max, said that, “Just to be clear: I'm not a “leaker” or anything like t
As Airlines Cancel Flights For Safety, El Al Brings Reservists Home To Defend Israel
View from the Wing / 11h
Airlines around the world are cancelling flights in and out of Tel Aviv. Hamas has declared Ben Gurion airport a target for their attacks . Normally about 37,000 passengers fly into the airport per day according to data from Cirium's Diio Mi. The U.S. sends the most passengers. Continue reading ...
Your Gmail Archives Should Be More Organized
Lifehacker / 11h
The concept of declaring inbox “bankruptcy” isn’t new. The act of simply deleting or archiving all your old emails and starting fresh has been a welcome one for many of us for years . Personally, I advocate for archiving, never deleting, but even doing that can make a bit of a mess—you’ll have to sort through all your… Read more...
Snag the 2021 iPad at a record-low $249 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $80 : As of Oct. 9, the 2021 Apple iPad (9th generation) has plummeted to a record-low of $249 at Walmart during the Deals Holiday Kickoff event. That's a savings of 24%. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2021 Apple iPad (64GB, WiFi) $249 at Walmart (save $80) New iPads are expected to drop soon, which is your best chance to score an older model for a discount. Throw Amazon's Prime Big Dea
deathandmysticism: Claude Paradin, Devises Heroïques, 1557
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
deathandmysticism : Claude Paradin, Devises Heroïques, 1557
Latest iOS 17 update can fix iPhone 15 overheating problem – get it now
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you’ve got your hands on an iPhone 15 , then you’ll very likely want to update it to the latest version of iOS . That’s because iOS 17.0.3 reportedly fixes a widespread issue of the new iPhones overheating ; Apple’s take on the situation is that the update fixes “an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected” alongside bringing in two critical security updates. Testing by ZDNet ’s
All the Ways The Iron Giant Could've Been Very Different
Gizmodo / 11h
In the nearly 25 years since the release of Brad Bird’s The Iron Giant, the film’s history has become legend. Though it’s now considered a classic, when it came out the film bombed at the box office largely because the studio releasing it, Warner Bros., didn’t quite know what it had. That narrative has changed in… Read more...
The Official Global Nuclear Energy Revival is Getting Serious
Next Big Future / 11h
The official IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Nuclear energy forecast, which gets insider information on all of the funded nuclear energy projects and national programs, has increased its 2050 projections low-medium and high cases by about 12%. Europe has to get reliable energy and cannot use Russian oil and gas. This has led to an ... Read more
The best Prime Day SSD deals to upgrade your laptop storage and speed
Mashable / 11h
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale — aka Prime Day 2 — officially takes place on Oct. 10 and 11, but we found some early deals on SSDs. Here are our top picks: Best deals on SSDs: BEST INTERNAL SSD DEAL WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X Internal Gaming SSD $59.99 at Amazon (save $100) BEST EXTERNAL SSD DEAL SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD $159.99 at Amazon (save $60) BEST GAMING SSD DEAL WD_BLACK 5TB P10 G
The best Walmart Prime Day deals you can get right now
Engadget / 11h
Just one day before Amazon kicks off its October Prime Day , Walmart has launched a Holiday Kickoff sale . We’ve seen retailers host “anti-Prime” sales before, offering their own discounts that go live on or just before the big Amazon sales. We dove in to the deals and searched for the tech savings that are worth your time. One notable plus is that Walmart carries some devices that Amazon doesn’t
[75,000 Miles] Capital One Venture X Offer
53View from the Wing / 11h
Capital One Venture X is the premium version of its signature Venture product And I'm sort of amazed at how much they're including at the price point. For travel rewards fans this is going to be a strong card to consider - and it hits high marks for all of the reasons you may want to get and use a card - a (very) big initial bonus, strong earning for your spend, and great benefits. Continue readi
US airlines halt flights to Israel as war erupts
The Points Guy / 12h
Major U.S. airlines are suspending flights to Israel following the attacks by Hamas this past weekend. American Airlines , Delta Air Lines and United Airlines each halted flights to Tel Aviv, and the U.S. Department of State issued a travel advisory for Israel, warning of a “dynamic security situation” for Israel, the West Bank and Gaza in a Monday statement . Delta said Monday it would not resum
The best smart home deals to shop before Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
There's no better time to save on smart home devices than on Prime Day , and with early access to deals already hitting the market, you can save before the big event even begins. Best early Prime Day smart home deals: Best smart speaker deal Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) $22.99 at Amazon (save $27) Best smart display deal Echo Show 5 (3rd gen, 2023 release) $39.99 at Amazon (save $50) Best sma
This Lenovo ThinkPad Is 55% Off With a Limited Time Coupon
Lifehacker / 12h
Lenovo is offering a significant deal on their newest ThinkPad P14s 4th generation laptop . It’s currently going for $1,279 (down from the list price of $2,199), but right now, you can get it for $989 when you use the promo code “WSDEAL13" at checkout. Read more...
Apple iPhone 15 review: The most substantial update to the regular iPhone in years
Engadget / 12h
New iPhones tend to be rather boring . Not the pricey Pro models that get most of the fancy new features — I’m talking about the regular versions that are ideal for most of us. Apple has historically taken a trickle-down approach to its mainline phone, adding components and features from the previous year’s Pros as part of the annual update. That’s primarily what we’re dealing with on the iPhone
The 2nd Gen AirPods Pro are at an all-time low price ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $50: As of October 9, score the best AirPods Pro Prime Day deal we've seen so far. The 2nd Generation Apple AirPods Pro are on sale for $199.99 at Amazon and Best Buy — that's 20% off their usual price of $249.99 and a return to this model's lowest price to date. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) $199.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $49.01) Let's face it: It's h
The M1 MacBook Air Is Back to Its Lowest Price Ever Before Prime Big Deal Days
Lifehacker / 12h
Apple’s 2020 M1 MacBook Air is currently $250 off on Amazon ahead of the online marketplace’s huge Prime Big Deal Days savings event . The 13-inch laptop normally retails for $999, but you can get it for just $750 right now. And while three-year-old tech might seem like nothing to get excited about, the M1 Air remains… Read more...
Best camera deals ahead of Prime Day 2023
Mashable / 12h
As we get closer to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale , photography enthusiasts and budding videographers are in for a delightful surprise as major retailers are offering some significant savings. Check out our top picks below: Best early Prime Day camera deals: Best body-only camera deal Sony Alpha A6600 $998 at Amazon (save $401.99) Best compact camera deal Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX85 $599.99 at B
Tired of shortages, OpenAI considers making its own AI chips
20Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Benj Edwards) OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 generative AI products, is exploring the possibility of manufacturing its own AI accelerator chips, according to Reuters . Citing anonymous sources, the Reuters report indicates that OpenAI is considering the option due to a shortage of specialized AI GPU chips and the high costs associated with running them. Open
Striking UAW workers win key battery plant concession from General Motors
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / UAW members and workers at the Mopar Parts Center Line, a Stellantis Parts Distribution Center in Center Line, Michigan, hold signs after walking off their jobs at noon on September 22, 2023, and picketing outside the facility. (credit: MATTHEW HATCHER/AFP via Getty Images) On Friday, the United Auto Workers gained a key concession from General Motors in its ongoing strike. Workers at G
Spanish company’s success comes at a critical time for Europe’s launch industry
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The Miura 1 rocket takes flight from Southern Spain. (credit: PLD Space) A Spanish launch company claimed success on Saturday after its suborbital Miura 1 rocket lifted off and achieved an altitude of 46 km before plummeting into the Atlantic Ocean. Saturday's launch from Southern Spain is exciting for several reasons, but most notably because PLD Space is the first of Europe's new spac
The Best Way to Freeze and Reheat Rice
Lifehacker / 12h
Like most carbs, rice freezes extremely well. When stored correctly and reheated with care, it’s as if you just steamed a fresh batch in a fraction of the time. But if you’ve been smashing all of your leftover rice into a storage container, you may have noticed that reheating is a struggle. You’ve been making life… Read more...
Tesla software update can help its car cameras see lot better
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Reversing into a trashcan, squashing your neighbours cat, destroying a garden gnome - all things that are perfectly possible if the live feed from your reversing and side-view cameras is a bit grainy. Tesla clearly knows this too, as it recently pushed out an Over The Air (OTA) update for owners running previous gen Hardware 3.0. In it, the 2023.32 software update improves the rendering quality o
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Bringing Sparkling 4K Restoration to Disney+
Gizmodo / 12h
Disney has a new film— Wish, out November 22 —that celebrates its 100-year history by dramatizing the fairy-tale dream of “wishing upon a star.” But the company is also dipping into its vast library in honor of this landmark year
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