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Get up to 30% more value from your rewards with these transfer bonuses — including a new offer from Chase and Citi


4KThe Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. If you truly want to maximize your miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic points redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your points by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during one of these bonuses. However, these are li

'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' review: It's the anti-'Starfield'
500+Mashable / 15h
The best thing I can say about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 , launching exclusively on PlayStation 5 on Oct. 20, is that there isn’t that much of it. In some key ways, Insomniac’s latest web-slinging adventure feels like the antithesis of Starfield , another recently released open-world epic from PlayStation’s market rival. They’re both full of vibrant vistas and lots to do, but where Starfield wants yo


One year post-acquisition, X traffic and monthly active users are in decline, report claims
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Despite proclamations from X CEO Linda Yaccarino that usage of the social network was at an all-time high this summer, a new report is throwing cold water on those claims, saying that X usage has actually declined on all fronts, across both web and mobile. According to data from market intelligence firm Similarweb, X’s global […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Lifehacker / 6min
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 18, NYT Connections #129! It’s a relatively easy one today, as these things go. Read on if… Read more...


X is starting to charge new users $1 per year to send tweets
Engadget / 59min
After weeks of speculation, X has confirmed its plans to charge new users for the service previously known as Twitter. The company shared details about a new subscription called “Not a Bot,” that it’s currently testing in New Zealand and the Philippines. The subscription, which was first reported by Fortune , requires new users to pay the equivalent of $1 USD per year in order to be able to post.


X now requires community fact checks to include sources
35Engadget / 1h
X is making a significant change to its crowd-soruced fact checking tool in an attempt to stem the flow of misinformation on its platform. The new rule is one that will be familiar to professional fact checkers, academics and Wikipedia editors, but is nonetheless new to X’s approach to fact-checking: the company will now require its volunteer contributors to include sources on every community not


Nick Offerman Auditioned for Lord of the Rings! | First Fandoms
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Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, October 18 (game #632)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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


Twitter glitch allows CIA informant channel to be hijacked
29BBC News - Technology / 1h
US spies and informants could have been directed to hostile nations through a CIA mistake made on X.


COVID antiviral Paxlovid to see price increase following 400% vaccine hike
20Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / A box of Paxlovid, the Pfizer antiviral drug. (credit: Getty | Europa Press News ) After raising the price of COVID-19 vaccines more than fourfold this year, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told investors Monday that the company will also likely hike the price of its lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid, raising further concern about access and health care costs. The price of the


This Is the Best Strategy for Cleaning Your Entire House
Lifehacker / 2h
Cleaning in any order is always better than not cleaning at all, but there are ways to do it that make it more efficient. If you clean your home in the wrong order, you risk making a mess in places you’ve already taken care of. But what is the right order? Read more...


Ridley Scott Watched Fede Álvarez's Alien Movie—and He Loved It
Gizmodo / 2h
Ridley Scott is no stranger to seeing new talent step into franchises he created—he did it with Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049, a movie he recently said he regretted not directing himself. The veteran filmmaker is still going strong at 85 with Napoleon and Gladiator 2 on the way, but he still made time to watch … Read more...


Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse
36Wired / 2h
X is promoting Community Notes to solve its disinformation problems, but some former employees and people who currently contribute notes say it’s not fit for that purpose.


Israel looks to roll out SpaceX Starlink internet amid war with Hamas
22TechCrunch / 2h
Israel is in discussions with SpaceX to rollout Starlink internet services, especially for communities near the conflict zone, an Israeli official said Tuesday. Starlink currently isn’t available in Israel, so this would be the first time the service is introduced in any capacity. As it seeks to bolster its own communications during wartime, it is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


These Are the Best Power Tools for Pumpkin Carving
Lifehacker / 3h
To me, there’s no better part of spooky season than carving a pumpkin. But what if I told you there was a way to add some power tools into the mix and make this low-key seasonal activity even more exciting? If you love tools as much as I do, you’ll be happy to learn that you can carve pumpkins with a variety of… Read more...


The UAW strike is starting to affect CES 2024
TechCrunch / 3h
Stellantis announced Tuesday that it will cancel its planned presentations and display at CES 2024, the tech trade show that takes over Las Vegas every January. The reason? The automaker, which owns a slew of U.S. brands including Jeep, Ram and Chrsyler, cited the cost of the ongoing United Autoworker strike, which has entered its […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Vibes at New York Comic Con This Year Were Very Weird
Gizmodo / 3h
There is nothing weirder than going to a feature panel at New York Comic Con focusing on a single actor and hearing them talk about… well… nothing. From Ewan McGregor evaluating the relative merits of New York bagels, to David Tennant discussing Shakespeare, to Chris Evans only spending 20 minutes on stage, most of it… Read more...


The lightest AMD laptop ever just launched in Japan — and it seems to defy the laws of physics with a 24-hour battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Sharp’s Dynabook has launched a high-end 13-inch laptop in Japan that can reach up to a staggering 24 hours of battery life – but it starts at a cool 393,800 yen (roughly $2,600). Fitted with either an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U or Ryzen 5 7530U CPU, the Dynabook GA83/XW includes up to 16GB RAM and up to 512GB NVMe SSD. Its thickness of 17.9mm doesn’t make it one of the thinnest enterprise notebooks. But


7 skills to teach your daughter by age 13
Mashable / 3h
A preteen girl is at a unique moment in her life. The spark that is her potential grows more intense, yet she'll have to fight against gender norms that threaten to diminish it. Those expectations might convince her to sacrifice ambition for popularity, shame her for rejecting feminine beauty standards, or negatively affect her mental health . There are countless ways she'll feel pressured to hid


Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses reviews are in — 3 things people hate about them
Mashable / 3h
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses debuted at Connect 2023 with much fanfare. Yes, the product can record videos, take photos, and take calls — just like its predecessor "Ray-Ban Stories" — but what threw people for a loop is the introduction of artificial intelligence. As it turns out, the Ray-Ban smart glasses come equipped with the social media giant's new digital assistant: Meta AI. By simply say


Southwest sale: One-way flights for $29
100+The Points Guy / 3h
Southwest Airlines is offering one-way flights for as low as $29 — the only catch is that the flights must take off before 8 a.m. or after 7 p.m. Flight prices this low will go quickly, so be sure to book as soon as possible through Thursday, Oct. 19, while supplies last. Deal basics SOUTHWEST AIRLINES Airline: Southwest Airlines Routes: Across the Southwest network How to book: Directly with the


This Portable Smart Projector Is Under $200 Right Now
Lifehacker / 3h
The AAXA L500 Bluetooth Smart Projector is a 500-lumen projector that supports wired and wireless connections between devices, and it’s on sale for $189.99 right now (reg. $199). This projector can connect via Bluetooth or an HDMI cable to play video in 1080p resolution. A 10W high-low frequency speaker is built in,… Read more...


Tesla Recalls Nearly 55,000 Vehicles Over Brake Safety Concerns
Gizmodo / 3h
Tesla issued yet another recall for thousands of its Model X vehicles following a safety issue report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The report found that 54,676 of Tesla’s 2021-2023 Model X cars may fail to detect low brake fluid and will not display a warning light. Read more...



The most insane “robocall mitigation plans” that telcos filed with the FCC
23Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Juj Winn) Twenty phone companies may soon have all their voice calls blocked by US carriers because they didn't submit real plans for preventing robocalls on their networks. The 20 carriers include a mix of US-based and foreign voice service providers that submitted required "robocall mitigation" plans to the Federal Communications Commission about two years ago. T


IRS will pilot free, direct tax filing in 2024
TechCrunch / 4h
The IRS will test a free tax filing service in 2024 for a subset of lucky taxpayers in as many as 13 states, the agency announced today. Direct File, as the service is called, is a shot across the bows of TurboTax, H&R Block and other paid tax prep services, whose owners have resisted free […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Save 30% on UK railcards with Trainline
The Points Guy / 4h
We’re used to bringing you offers on airfare, but there’s currently a great deal on United Kingdom digital railcards if you’re a regular train user or frequently use services such as the Heathrow Express . With this deal, you should easily make your money back on your initial railcard fee even if you only use the railcard a handful of times a year. ​​Deal basics Service: Trainline Locations: U.K.


WeWork fires back at competitor Codi with cease and desist following ‘WeWont’ campaign
TechCrunch / 4h
WeWork has sent a cease and desist letter to rival Codi in response to the startup’s recent marketing campaign it dubs “WeWont,” TechCrunch has exclusively learned. In the letter dated October 13, viewed by TechCrunch, WeWork’s Chief Legal Officer Pam Swidler cited “unauthorized use and misappropriation of WeWork’s intellectual property, false advertising and Tortious interference […] © 2023 Tech


“ESG But Evil” Delta Air Lines Caught Up In Environmental Scam
View from the Wing / 4h
The airline used to brag about its involvement with the Kariba project in Zimbabwe. Bloomberg‘s Matt Levine calls the folks involved “ESG Consultant[s] But Evil.” Continue reading ...


NASA's Lucy Probe Phones Home From 49-Million-Mile Journey to Asteroid
Gizmodo / 4h
The Lucy spacecraft is on a 12-year journey to visit eight different asteroids, and it’s almost caught up with the first space rock on its checklist. Read more...


One Year Into Musk's Takeover, X Is Flopping—Paris Hilton to the Rescue
Gizmodo / 4h
There’s very little that’s surprising about Elon Musk’s flailing X anymore. Now, a year after he finally purchased the platform , the data is in and the outcome is to be expected: X is not doing so hot. Read more...


Are Fans Tired of Marvel and DC? Superhero Fatigue at NYCC 2023
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The Google Pixel Watch 2 Is Good, but There’s Still a Ways to Go
Lifehacker / 4h
There’s a lot to like about the Pixel Watch 2, Google’s latest Android smartwatch. For starters, the battery finally lasts all day, even when using the always-on display. It also runs Wear OS 4 out the box, giving it the snappiest version of the Android wearable OS we’ve seen yet (and is what helped make the Galaxy… Read more...


Windows 11 is closing in on half a billion active users, blowing past Microsoft's expectations
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It seems that Windows 11 has been far more successful for Microsoft than we’ve been let on to believe, if some new rumor mill rumblings are true. A report from Windows Central revealed that “Windows 11 is now in use on over 400 million monthly active devices,” and will most likely reach the half-billion mark by 2024. The OS has been around since 2021, meaning it has taken roughly two years to hit


Where the Hell Are Those 11th-Gen iPads?
Gizmodo / 4h
Despite a heap of rumors and speculation, Tuesday came and went without any new iPad news. Apple usually waits a few weeks after releasing its latest smartphones to share news about its tablets. Apple fans have been waiting for a fair bit to see the next tablet, but according to some reliable Apple leakers, we might… Read more...


How and When to See the 2023 Meteor Shower from Halley’s Comet
Gizmodo / 4h
The annual Orionid meteor shower, known for its bright and swift meteors, is set to peak on October 22, 2023. These meteors create a celestial display that you won’t want to miss, and our guide will prepare you for this astronomical display. Read more...


Watch out - this nasty Android trojan can record your video and audio calls
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Cybersecurity experts from F-Secure are warning Android users to be careful when downloading applications from third-party sources, as they could end up installing some nasty malware . In their report , the researchers said that unnamed threat actors engaged in SMS phishing to try and deliver the SpyNote banking trojan to the victims. We don’t know who the attackers are, or if there is a specific


Google Rolls Out New Accessibility Features to Make Daily Tasks Easier
Gizmodo / 4h
Google announced Tuesday a slew of new ways to help those with a wide range of disabilities use its products. The company added a new business attribute icon to its Maps and Search products allowing businesses to self-identify as disabled-owned. The icon adds to Google’s growing list of business attributes, including… Read more...


Epic: Air Greenland Launching Flights To Iqaluit, Canada
200+One Mile at a Time / 4h
In the summer of 2024, Air Greenland will be launching what might just be one of the coolest airline routes ever, connecting Greenland to the Canadian Arctic (thanks to Ryan W for flagging this). Air Greenland’s Nuuk to Iqaluit route Air Greenland will be adding a seasonal once weekly route between Nuuk, Greenland (GOH), and Iqaluit, Canada (YFB). The 513-mile flight will operate each Wednesday i


What to Do When YouTube Warns You About Your Ad-Blocker
Lifehacker / 4h
YouTube plus an ad-blocker is a fantastic experience. You can watch video after video to your heart’s content, without constant interruptions from loud, occasionally unskippable commercials. But ads are how YouTube makes its money, so they’re not too happy when people use ad-blockers to get avoid them. Read more...


US Military Bases Appear to Be Polluting Drinking Water, Pentagon Admits
Futurism / 4h
Seep and Destroy Hundreds of military bases across the US could be polluting nearby water supplies with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a Department of Defense report found — the latest in a growing body of evidence that these so-called "forever chemicals" have contaminated huge portions of the country's drinking water. An alarming 245 of 275 bases investigated so far are potentially


Watch Mark Zuckerberg learn how to braid his daughter's hair from AI
Mashable / 4h
In a valiant effort to promote Meta 's new Smart Glasses Collection with Ray-Ban, Mark Zuckerberg has done the unthinkable: He has learned to braid his daughter's hair with the help of AI. In a clip posted to Instagram, Zuckerberg films the back of his daughter's head using the video recording feature embedded within the smart glasses he's wearing. He says "Hey Meta, how do you make a braid?" and


Remington Reportedly Made Deal with Call of Duty Maker to Market Guns to Kids
25Gizmodo / 4h
Gunmakers reveled in the success of major first-person shooters as it gave them the chance to market guns to a market that was escaping them, namely kids. New documents show Activision Blizzard signed a deal with gunmaker Remington Arms more than a decade ago to feature its guns in gaming megahits like Call of Duty:… Read more...


Meet the Fire Nation MVPs of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gizmodo / 4h
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender made a big impression back in 2005 and continues to be fondly remembered to this day. Fans of the show love the larger cast of characters, and they definitely have their favorites—particularly when it comes to the members of the Fire Nation . Read more...



ChatGPT Can 'Infer' Personal Details From Anonymous Text
Gizmodo / 4h
Quiz time: If you or your friends were given the following string of text during a party, would anyone in the room confidently be able to guess or infer any personal attributes of the text’s author? Give yourself a few seconds. Read more...


Why You Need Vent Extenders This Winter
Lifehacker / 5h
Putting furniture over vents is a bad idea. Blocking the flow of warm or cool air makes your heating and air conditioning system work that much harder, and reduces its effectiveness. Placing your bed or couch over a vent can also make it feel like you’re sitting or sleeping in an oven (or a refrigerator). And if the… Read more...


Netflix is breaking into live sports – but probably not in the way you imagined
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Netflix is looking to tap into the growing global popularity of F1 racing and its own recent success with its Formula 1: Drive to Survive series with a first for the streamer: a live sporting event. But it's not Formula 1 racing. No, Netflix is doing the unthinkable: combining F1 with golf in a live pro-am golf tournament called The Netflix Cup . Netflix's first-ever live sporting event will pit


Apple introduces a new Pencil for the iPad—its cheapest yet
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
The new $79 Apple Pencil. [credit: Apple ] Apple has announced a new version of its popular Pencil peripheral for the iPad. Simply dubbed "Apple Pencil" yet again, it is the cheapest option to carry the name yet. The new Pencil is priced at $79; that's $20 cheaper than the first-generation Apple Pencil and $50 cheaper than the second generation. Apple says it will work with any iPad model with a


Mazda’s DMCA takedown kills a hobbyist’s smart car API tool
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Before last week, owners of certain Mazda vehicles who also had a Home Assistant setup could create some handy connections for their car. A glimpse at some of Home Assistant's Mazda data potential, before it was removed. (credit: Phish / CX70 Forum ) One CX60 driver had a charger that would only power on when it confirmed his car was plugged in and would alert hi


Engadget Podcast: Max Evry on his oral history of David Lynch's Dune
Engadget / 5h
We still have months to wait before Dune: Part Two hits theaters, so what better time to reminisce about David Lynch's intriguing adaptation of Frank Herbert's masterpiece? Reviled at the time, Lynch's Dune has now firmly established itself as a cult sci-fi epic, a film with boundless creative energy hampered by studio interference. In this bonus episode, Devindra chats with film journalist Max E


Norse unveils summer 2024 schedule: Flights to Europe as low as $169
40The Points Guy / 5h
Ultra-low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways released its summer 2024 schedule, with one-way flights from select U.S. cities to Europe starting as low as $169. Deal basics ALEXANDER SPATARI/GETTY IMAGES Airline: Norse Atlantic Airways Routes: From Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Orlando and Washington, D.C., to London, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Oslo, Norway How to book: Directly with the air


GM delays $4B EV truck factory plan by another year
TechCrunch / 5h
General Motors is pushing its $4 billion plan to convert its Orion Assembly plant into an EV truck factory to late 2025, a year later than scheduled. GM’s reasoning behind the delay — which will mean Orion will sit idle for two years — is “to better manage capital investment while aligning with evolving EV […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


American Car Industry and UAW Collapse Since 1979
Next Big Future / 5h
Sandy Munro and his Dad worked in the US Car industry inside and outside of the UAW. Sandy explains that making the US car industry less competitive contributed to the General Motors shrinking from over 50% market share to less than 16%. The UAW auto industry members shrank from 1.5 million in 1979 to 180,000 ... Read more


What if We Could All Control A.I.?
22NYT > Technology / 5h
Researchers at Anthropic asked roughly 1,000 Americans to write rules for their A.I. chatbot. The results could be a model for future kinds of A.I. governance.


Trust us: Watch Timothée Chalamet interview Martin Scorsese
Mashable / 5h
It's Marty x Timmy season. First, we saw Timothée Chalamet on the subway with Martin Scorsese perched next to him on a white armchair. Then we heard Chalamet inexplicably say, "Period," to Scorsese . Now we are drawing ever closer to the reason the two New York City legends were brought together in the first place: the Bleu de Chanel advertisement. But before we finally get to see the ad with so


Yes, That’s Robin Williams (Not an Impersonator) in Once Upon a Studio
Gizmodo / 5h
The animated, mega-cameo-filled short film Once Upon a Studio is now streaming on Disney+ to celebrate Disney ’s 100-year anniversary . Read more...


Climate Change Toppled Some Civilizations but Not Others. Why?
Gizmodo / 5h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


Researchers Just Found Something Terrifying About Talking to AI Chatbots
76Futurism / 5h
Context Matters It looks like AI chatbots just got even scarier, thanks to new research suggesting the large language models (LLMs) behind them can infer things about you based on minor context clues you provide. In interviews with Wired , computer scientists out of the Swiss state science school ETH Zurich described how their new research, which has not yet been peer-reviewed , may constitute a


You Should Cook Your Pasta in Leftover Bean Broth
Lifehacker / 5h
For a country that could fit inside the state of Nevada, Italy seems disproportionately affected by hyper-regionality, particularly when it comes to food. Take pasta e fagioli, for instance, which translates to “pasta and beans.” Easy enough, but travel the country from the top down, and you’ll find tons of variations… Read more...


YouTube update will let you search for songs by singing them into your phone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
YouTube is releasing a sizable update giving users new ways to search for and manage their content on the platform. Chief among these changes is the official launch of the search by song tool where you can look up a song just by humming, singing, or playing a tune directly into YouTube. It functions similarly to Shazam where you can point the app on a phone towards a song’s source so it can recor


Amex Business Platinum card review: Big bonus and luxury benefits
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Business Platinum Card® from American Express overview The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best business rewards cards around, thanks to its large welcome bonus and the sheer number of value-added perks it offers cardmembers. While it requires some work to take full advantag


This BirdBike E-bike Is on Sale for Over 50% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 6h
You can get a BirdBike e-bike on sale for $999.97 right now (reg. $2,299). It comes with a top speed of 20 MPH and up to 50 miles of range, as well as a 500W motor and 36V removable battery. The e-bike comes with an embedded LED dash display that shows you how fast you’re going, the distance you’ve traveled, and which… Read more...


Qualcomm announces first-ever mass-market RISC-V Android SoC
29Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) The Android ecosystem is hurtling toward a RISC-V future. The puzzle pieces for the up-and-coming CPU architecture started falling into place this past year when Google announced official RISC-V support in Android and plans to make it a "tier 1 platform" on equal footing with Arm. With the OS support underway, what we need now is hardware, and Qualcomm is stepping up to


What if We Could All Control A.I.?
22NYT > Technology / 6h
Researchers at Anthropic asked roughly 1,000 Americans to write rules for their A.I. chatbot. The results could be a model for future kinds of A.I. governance.



Viral Misinformation Incited the Murder of 6-Year-Old Palestinian Boy, Officials Say
40Gizmodo / 6h
A man accused of murdering a 6-year-old Palestinian boy and grievously wounding his mother in Illinois on Saturday was motivated by misinformation surrounding the Israel-Hamas war, officials say. Read more...


Netflix Is Getting Into Live Sports…Sort Of
Gizmodo / 6h
Netflix is touting its new series The Netflix Cup as its “first-ever live sports event,” which sounds at first like a retreat of sorts from the streamer’s assurance in late 2022 that it wouldn’t be adding sports packages to its offerings . But if you look a little closer, this is more of a celebrity golf … Read more...


New NGAD Fighter Will Be Bigger, Stealthier and Double the Range of the F-22
Next Big Future / 6h
The United States Air Force (USAF) plans to award the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program and for new fighter engines in 2024. The NGAD is a sixth-generation fighter jet that will replace the F-22 Raptor. The Air Force hopes to have the NGAD in production by the end of the decade. ... Read more


Israel Fighting on With Hezbollah Could Trigger US Military Involvement
Next Big Future / 6h
There is fighting along a second front with Israel. The main activity has been in the South with Israel, Gaza and Hamas. Hezbollah has announced the Death of 4 of their Terrorists as a result of Clashes with the IDF along the Border with Lebanon throughout today. Hezbollah has about three to six times the ... Read more


South Africa Collapse – 12 Hour Daily Blackouts and Theft of Electric Grid Copper
Next Big Future / 6h
South Africa is undergoing rapid collapse. South Africa used to have abundant energy and could sell energy to neighboring African countries. However, there was incompetent government and starting in 2007 there has been an energy crisis. There has been chronic shortages of electricity. This has reached the level where there are a constant schedule of ... Read more


Austin Butler Forced Timothée Chalamet to Raise the Bar in Dune: Part Two
65Gizmodo / 6h
Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic Dune ends with an intense showdown between Paul Atreides and Feyd-Rautha, two sides of an epic war that’ll decide the fate of a trade, a planet, and a galaxy. In the film adaptation, Dune: Part Two, Atreides is once again played by Timothée Chalamet , and Feyd-Rautha, the heir-apparent to… Read more...


Elgato's new teleprompter is designed for streamers
26Engadget / 6h
Politicians and awkward SNL hosts have long-relied on the humble teleprompter to get their lines out, and now there’s a device that lets the rest of us get in on the mealy-mouthed fun. The Elgato Prompter is basically a shrunken-down teleprompter, complete with a scrolling display, side hoods to minimize unwanted ambient lighting and simple connectors that attach to an external camera, built-in w


Leading Hotels Of The World (LHW) Leaders Club Loyalty Program
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has a loyalty program named Leaders Club, which I wanted to take a look at in this post, as it’s potentially pretty rewarding. I especially wanted to take a closer look at this now that Citi ThankYou has added Leaders Club as a transfer partner . What is Leading Hotels of the World? Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) is a collection of independent luxury hotels, w


YouTube Adds Stable Volume But Says Ad Blocker Has to Go
94Gizmodo / 6h
After a more widespread rollout this week of its tirade against ad blockers , YouTube began its roll out of dozens of new features for its mobile app Tuesday. Read more...


Latest Xbox accessibility features include controller pairing without touching the console
44Engadget / 6h
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced a slew of accessibility updates for Xbox players on consoles and PCs. These include keyboard key remapping using controllers, easier-to-get-to accessibility shortcuts and a new section in the Microsoft Store. In a reminder that inclusive design can help everyone, one of the new features will let anyone set up a new controller without getting up to press a pair butt


The Best Password Managers of 2023
94How-To Geek / 6h
With every website needing an account to use it, the need for multiple accounts increases—as does the frustration of thinking up multiple passwords. Instead of using the same password for everything, keep your accounts secure with a password manager.


Sun Country adds 10 new routes, 8 of which will go head-to-head vs. Delta
66The Points Guy / 6h
Fast-growing budget carrier Sun Country Airlines remains in expansion mode, announcing 10 new summertime routes — including two to new international destinations — as it extended its booking schedule past Labor Day in 2024. All of the new routes are seasonal and will be from Sun Country’s main hub at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), where the Minnesota-based carrier has shown an


When was the last time Marc Andreessen talked to a poor person?
TechCrunch / 6h
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen posted a manifesto on the a16z website, calling for “techno-optimism” in a frenzied, 5,000-word blog post that somehow manages to re-invent Reaganomics, propose the colonization of outer space and unironically answer a question with the phrase “QED.” Andreessen’s vision of techno-optimism could seem inspiring: He imagines a Libertarian-esque world where technolo


American Airlines Passenger Holes Up In The Lavatory, Scheming To Be First Off Plane
View from the Wing / 6h
An American Airlines passenger "waited in the bathroom so he could get off first." When the flight arrived at Dallas - Fort Worth, the man got up and came forward, entering the lavatory as though he 'had to go'. And he waited there, rather than returning to his seat, so that he'd be the first passenger off of the aircraft. Continue reading ...


Toyota Put This Fascinating Photo in a Press Release About Electric Vehicles
300+Futurism / 6h
Bases Flared When announcing a solid-state battery partnership, Toyota displayed the sand-like electrolyte substance in a glass vessel that looks — apologies in advance — exactly like a butt plug. As noticed by the sharp-eyed automotive aficionados at Jalopnik , there was only a single, unexplained photo of the flared-base glass container in the press release , which is otherwise unremarkable sav


Why You’re Already Seeing Ads on Prime Video
Lifehacker / 6h
Streaming was originally sold to us as an ad-free escape from traditional cable: You pay a company like Netflix a certain amount per month, and you get to watch their content without interruption. Read more...


Latin America’s Q3 2023 venture results show glimmers of light
TechCrunch / 6h
While some Latin American data, sourced from Sling Hub and Distrito, illustrates certain positive trends, other data from the region points the other direction. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


6 (almost) impossible hotel redemptions you can book now
57The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. As we hurtle toward the end of 2023, many travelers are shifting their attention from planning holiday travel to next year’s vacations. And savvy readers know how leveraging points and miles can be a key component in a strategy to save money as they look ahead to upcoming trips. With the anticipation of future


TC+ Roundup: How to capture market share in the era of AI
TechCrunch / 6h
Good morning! We have lots of good stuff for you this Tuesday, so let’s dig right in. Up first, we surveyed six investors who are placing bets on AI. We wanted to know how startups should begin building tools for AI; whether startup-focused AI work is defensible; and how tech companies are thinking about monetization. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


This Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 Is 57% Off Today
Lifehacker / 7h
Looking to pay less for a powerful new laptop? Your best bet right now might be this new Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 , currently 57% off from Woot. It’s going for $599.99 , marked down from $$1,400. The catch is, the deal is only available until Oct. 18 at 1 am ET, or while supplies last. This is a very limited deal, but… Read more...



Voice Actors Speak Out on AI Regulations They Want to Have
51Gizmodo / 7h
This weekend, SAG-AFTRA and NAVA—the National Association for Voice Actors—teamed up for a panel at New York Comic Con about AI in entertainment. Moderator Lindsay Rousseau, who is also a voice actress, introduced the panel by explaining that “right now there are no legal or legislative protections for our voices, and… Read more...


MiCreator Studio hands-on: A $199 portable recording studio worth more than its price tag
36Engadget / 7h
Austrian Audio is not exactly a household name. It was formed in 2017 following the closure of AKG's offices in Vienna. And it's mostly stuck to higher-end microphones and headphones. Now the company is dipping its toes into more consumer-friendly territory with the $199 MiCreator Studio , a combination condenser microphone and USB-C audio interface in an incredibly portable package. At 155 x 60


LAST CHANCE: Hyatt Business Card: 75,000 Point Offer, And Fastest Way To Spend Towards Elite Status
View from the Wing / 7h
I want the up front bonus, and I probably need the card for its more powerful earn towards status tiers. Continue reading ...


Metals from Rockets and Satellites Are Polluting Earth's Upper Atmosphere
Gizmodo / 7h
Around 11 miles above Earth’s surface, leftover bits from rockets and spacecraft are lingering in our planet’s atmosphere that could potentially have a lasting effect on the climate. Read more...


MSI’s new ‘Rapid VA’ gaming monitors are the budget displays I’ve been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
MSI is steamrolling ahead with a ton of new monitors for PC gamers. The Taiwanese brand recently unveiled a new selection of OLED displays, and has now revealed a range of gaming monitors using the company’s new Rapid VA technology. For those not in the know, Vertical Alignment (VA) screens are a type of LCD display; essentially the opposite of In-Plane Switching (IPS) displays, in which the liqu


Google rolls out more accessibility features for Maps, Search and Assistant
34Engadget / 7h
Google has revealed a string of accessibility updates it's rolling out for Maps, Search and Assistant, as well as greater availability of some camera-based Pixel features. One of the main focus areas this time around is wheelchair accessibility. A new option that's gradually becoming available on iOS and Android will allow Maps users to request stair-free walking routes. This feature — which Goog


You Can Now Sign Into Amazon with Passkeys
How-To Geek / 7h
Amazon is one of the first major retailers to offer passkey sign-in . You no longer need a password to log into the Amazon website, as you can save a passkey directly to your phone or computer instead. Sadly, Amazon's passkey implementation is a little clunky, and Amazon's apps still lack passkey support.


YouTube is rolling out a new 'You' section as part of a substantial update
25Engadget / 7h
YouTube’s rolling out a whole bunch of new features and design updates, three dozen in total. Some of these tools are for the web app, while others are for the smartphone app and smart TV software. These features aren’t game-changers by themselves, but they add up to an improved user experience. Let’s go over some of the more interesting ones. It’s now easier to speed up videos for those who just


Snapchat Finally Adds Embeds, Along With Some Lackluster AI
Gizmodo / 7h
Snapchat introduced two new features Tuesday for users to embed content on their profiles or stories into a website. The social media platform added web embeds for its Lenses, Spotlight videos, public stories and public profiles for users to share an article or website with their followers easily. Read more...


Reddit is killing blockchain-based Community Points
28TechCrunch / 7h
Reddit is winding down Community Points — the blockchain-based “internet points” program designed to reward creators and developers — in favor of prioritizing rewards programs that are less difficult to scale. “Though we saw some future opportunities for Community Points, the resourcing needed was unfortunately too high to justify,” Reddit’s director of consumer and product […] © 2023 TechCrunch.


Is the Novavax COVID Vaccine Actually ‘Better’?
Lifehacker / 7h
Lots of people are hearing about Novavax , the fourth COVID vaccine option in the U.S., for the first time, but it’s been authorized for use as a primary vaccine series since early 2022. Previously, it was only available for those who hadn’t received a mRNA vaccine—an alternative for those who either couldn’t or… Read more...


Intel’s 14th-gen desktop CPUs are a tiny update even by modern standards
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel's new desktop processor generations haven't always come with significant generational improvements in recent years, as the company has struggled with new manufacturing tech that enables big leaps in performance and power efficiency. For every major jump—the 12th-generation CPUs, codenamed Alder Lake , come to mind—you usually get several faster but less-than-thrillin


Could MEMS be the next big leap in headphone technology?
37Engadget / 7h
If you have a pair of in-ear headphones, there’s a good chance they are using a technology that’s several decades old . Despite attempts to introduce different, exotic-sounding systems like planar magnetic, electrostatic and even bone conduction, most IEMs or in-ear headphones still use either balanced armature or dynamic drivers. But there’s another contender, promising high fidelity, low power


Lawyer Suggests Giving Animals the Right to Vote
Futurism / 7h
Animal Magnetism Humans have always decided what happens to animals without the creatures themselves having a say. What if that changed? That provocative question is the subject of a recent article in its journal Analysis . Chicago-based attorney Ioan-Radu Motoarcă argues in the paper and an accompanying public-facing essay that though animal cruelty laws have in some ways improved our fellow cri


Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron Reveals English Dub Cast
47Gizmodo / 7h
The probably-not-so final film from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki has just shared its stellar English voice dub cast. Read more...


Study: Wearable sensors more accurately track Parkinson’s disease progression than traditional observation
31Engadget / 7h
In a study from Oxford University, researchers found that by using a combination of wearable sensor data and machine learning algorithms the progression of Parkinson’s disease can be monitored more accurately than in traditional clinical observation. Monitoring movement data collected by sensor technology may not only improve predictions about disease progression but also allows for more precise


Biden Admin Adds New Rules to Keep American AI Chips Out of China
Gizmodo / 7h
The Biden administration laid out new restrictions on Tuesday to limit the primary and secondary sale of United States-made chips to China, according to a CNBC report. The move is an effort to limit the nation’s technological and military progress. Read more...


Keep an eye on your home with 50% off this refurbished Blink Outdoor camera 2-pack
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $80 : The Certified Refurbished Blink Outdoor camera 2-pack is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon, which is $80 off and a discount of 50%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Outdoor 2-Pack (Certified Refurbished) $79.99 at Amazon (save $80) It's always a good idea to keep an eye on what's going on around you. Especially if it happens to involve your home, yard, and belongings. If you've be


The best time to apply for these popular American Express credit cards based on offer history
The Points Guy / 8h
One of the best reasons to apply for a travel rewards credit card is the welcome offer. Often, you can earn tens of thousands of points or miles within the first few months of opening a new credit card by hitting certain minimum spending requirements . However, welcome offers change all the time, and part of any successful travel rewards strategy is knowing when it is the right time to apply for


Trust & Safety Tycoon lets you simulate the most agonizing job in tech
TechCrunch / 8h
If you think you could’ve deflected Twitter’s blue check impersonation debacle, then boy do we have the game for you! Techdirt has released the very fun and not at all stressful game Trust & Safety Tycoon, in which you get to simulate running a trust & safety team at a Twitter-like social media startup called […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



A new wave of Discord malware is on the rise - here's what you need to know
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Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) have been observed abusing Discord to target critical infrastructure in Ukraine and steal sensitive data. This is according to a new report from Trellix, whose researchers said this was the first time an APT (which are usually state, or state-sponsored groups) abused the popular communication and collaboration platform to exfiltrate information. According to the


How to Opt Out of Data Collection by Data Brokers
Lifehacker / 8h
Each time you accept the privacy policies and terms of service on any app or website, there’s a chance some of your data is being sold. Information brokers, also known as data brokers, are organizations whose entire business model involves collecting your personal data and selling it to advertisers. This may include… Read more...


ExpressVPN just raised its security game as new feature-packed update unveiled
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Already topping our best VPN ranking for a while now, ExpressVPN just unveiled a bunch of feature-packed updates to offer even more value to its users. Releasing a series of new features across its apps, you can now take advantage of an ad-blocker , generous upgrades to its existing server network, and even more simultaneous connections. As people are expected to share increasingly more data onli


PayPal’s app can now track your packages, even if you didn’t checkout with its service
TechCrunch / 8h
PayPal launched a package tracking feature on its app that allows you to instantly see the status of online orders. Rather than manually entering the order number into a carrier website or searching your email inbox to find the delivery status of a package, PayPal now automatically gathers shipping details and tracks them through Gmail […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Samsung Now Offers Same-Day Repairs at Batteries Plus
How-To Geek / 8h
Instead of mailing in your busted Samsung phone, try visiting a Batteries Plus location. This fall, 35 Batteries Plus stores will become Samsung Authorized Service Centers (ASC), meaning they can perform same-day in-warranty repairs on Samsung devices. This is in addition to the out-of-warranty repairs already offered by Batteries Plus.


Spider-Man 2's Yuri Lowenthal on Growing to Be a Great Peter Parker
Gizmodo / 8h
Like all big superheroes, Spider-Man has been played and voiced by a variety of different people over the decades. There’s a certain art to the wallcrawler that a number of voice actors have managed to perfect in recent years, and among those is longtime performer Yuri Lowenthal. Known for a number of roles during the… Read more...


FastestVPN just added new highly demanded feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
After launching new Dedicated IP options about a month ago, a popular VPN service has just unveiled its latest advanced feature seeking to meet increased demand among its customers. FastestVPN users can now enjoy port-forwarding support across all its apps. This handy feature can be used to get remote access to devices that lack a dedicated VPN application. Port-forwarding functionality comes at


Blue Origin Announces Next-Gen Space Tug for In-Space Deliveries
Gizmodo / 8h
Blue Origin revealed plans for a new spacecraft platform with the potential to reshape in-space logistics, offering unprecedented maneuverability and a host of advanced capabilities. Read more...


Get better coverage with a TP-Link WiFi extender on sale for under $15
Mashable / 8h
SAVE 57%: The TP-Link WiFi extender is down to $14.99 with an on-page coupon at Amazon. That's a savings of $20 on the normal price of $34.99. Opens in a new window Credit: TP-Link TP-Link WiFi extender $14.99 at Amazon (with on-page coupon) If your WiFi has ever failed to connect you while organizing in the garage, barbecuing in the backyard, or sitting on the front stoop, you know the frustrati


Make Your Next Pie Crust With Pop-Tarts
Lifehacker / 8h
Making a graham cracker crust for your no-bake pies and cheesecakes is a bit old hat these days. Usher in this festive season with a crumb crust that’s far from ordinary, but familiar at the same time. This crust provides a unique texture, and it just might be the easiest crumb crust out there. You can make a press-in… Read more...


Baidu's CEO says its ERNIE AI 'is not inferior in any aspect to GPT-4'
21Engadget / 8h
ERNIE, Baidu’s answer to ChatGPT, has “achieved a full upgrade,” company CEO Robin Li told the assembled crowd at the Baidu World 2023 showcase on Tuesday, “with drastically improved performance in understanding, generation, reasoning, and memory.” During his keynote address, Li demonstrated improvements to those four core capabilities on-stage by having the AI create a multimodal car commercial


F1 Manager 2023 is coming to Game Pass in a few days and bringing one great feature with it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
F1 Manager 2023 will officially be available for Xbox and PC Game Pass subscribers on October 19. The intense Formula One racing game garnered a lot of praise post-release, with our review for F1 Manager 2023 applauding its "tough yet rewarding strategy." Races are full of surprises more often than not, and thanks to the regular updates to the match and current season, you can expect fast quality


New Google Maps features tackle obstacles to accessibility
Mashable / 8h
For Google Maps users with disabilities, navigating your surroundings — and finding community — is getting a little bit easier. Today, Google announced another expansion of its accessible navigation features, including wheelchair-accessible walking routes, updated Live View experiences for users who are blind, and a new identity attribute label for disabled-owned businesses. SEE ALSO: Google AI p


Luxury EV maker Lucid misses the mark on deliveries
28TechCrunch / 8h
Lucid said Tuesday it delivered 1,457 of its luxury all-electric Air sedans in the third quarter, missing Wall Street expectations by about 500 vehicles. Perhaps more troubling is the year-over-year comparison. Lucid delivered 1,398 vehicles in the third quarter of 2022, meaning growth over the past year is nearly flat. It was the same story […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Even the FBI says you need to patch this Atlassian Confluence bug right now
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) warned Atlassian Confluence server users to patch their endpoints immediately. The warning was issued after new findings suggesting a recently discovered flaw - CVE-2023-22515 - is being actively exploited in low-complexity, highly d


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Is your Pixel phone acting weird? Android 14 may be to blame
Mashable / 9h
The rollout of Android 14 on Google Pixel phones appears to be hitting a snag. According to Reddit users (as spotted by The Verge ), Pixel 6 phones, in particular, are having trouble with the new version of Android, which launched a couple of weeks ago. To be exact, users are running into issues where their devices are crashing or repeatedly flashing an error that says "storage is full" – and the


Snag a Fitbit Sense 2 fitness tracker for $50 off
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $70: As of Oct. 17, the Fitbit Sense 2 is on sale for $249.95, down from $299.95 on Amazon. That's a discount of 17%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fitbit Sense 2 $249.95 on Amazon (save $50) As far as fitness trackers go, the Fitbit line is a great place to start planning your workouts. If you don't need the flash and panache of Apple Watch Ultra or don't want to pay a premium for a


Google Maps is getting a big accessibility update that could change how people connect with the world
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google is introducing new accessibility features to several of its platforms to help people with disabilities get around town more easily. A few of the six changes will be exclusive to smartphones. Search with Live View on Google Maps will receive “screen reader capabilities… [giving] auditory feedback of the place around you”. This tool is meant to help “people who are blind or low-vision” get h



Another major WordPress security flaw has been discoverd - so patch now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A zero-day vulnerability was recently discovered in a highly popular add-on for the WordPress website builder , potentially putting at risk some 200,000 people who are using it. Cybersecurity researchers from Wordfence and WPScan (both WordPress security firms) discovered the vulnerability in Royal Elementor Addons and Templates, a website-building add-on kit built by WP Royal. The vulnerability


Unlocking Success: Gain Your Master’s Degree in Data Science and Analytics Through Community-Focused Online Learning at Turing College
How-To Geek / 9h
Online learning is a practical and convenient way to invest in your own future, with courses designed to fit your busy schedule.


6 Best Grammarly Alternatives to Check Grammar and Readability
How-To Geek / 9h
Grammarly has taken the writing world by storm, but it’s not the only grammar checker, proofreader, and readability tool in town. If you’re not convinced by Grammarly, there are some alternatives you can try instead.


How to disembark your cruise ship before everyone else
28The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Bigger ships mean more cabins, and more cabins mean more people trying to disembark at the same time. Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas , currently the largest ship in the world, can carry 6,988 passengers when completely full. Just imagine the crowds as everyone tries to leave the ship on the final mor


Diamond Member Kicked Out Of Hotel: “You’re Scum. You’re Nothing. You Can Leave.”
View from the Wing / 9h
A Choice Privileges Diamond member filmed himself being kicked out of a Sleep Inn hotel. The front desk clerk tells the man, "You called me a b---- and you’re an absolute nobody. A piece of.. You’re scum. You’re nothing. You can leave." The man says he's leaving, turns his phone around to point it at himself, and declares "This is how they treat their Diamond members." Why yes, when you call the


Storz & Bickel announces the $448 Venty, its first new dry-herb vaporizer in nearly 10 years
TechCrunch / 9h
Storz & Bickel is the OG maker of cannabis vapes, and the company just revealed its first all-new product since 2014. Called the Venty, the dry-herb vape builds on the runaway success of the Mighty and offers significant new features, including the best airflow of any portable vaporizer. Like the Mighty before it, the Venty […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Zelus Analytics helps sports teams bring together growing pile of analytics data
28TechCrunch / 9h
If you follow sports even a little, you know the influence of analytics and data has changed the way sports works. As teams build bigger and bigger analytics departments, and data becomes tied to on- and off-field decision making, how do teams deal with the growing amount of data? Zelus Analytics, a company started by […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Google is rolling out new Maps and Camera-based accessibility features
40TechCrunch / 9h
Google is updating Maps, Search and Assistant with new accessibility features. The company is also releasing a new Magnifier app to help users read text in different places. Google Maps is adding screen reader support for the “Search with Live View” feature so users with visual impairment can hold their phone out to identify places […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


Anti-immigration policy is killing European tech
TechCrunch / 9h
Governments need to create environments where founders and their teams can imagine building lasting and successful businesses. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Use This Extension to Block Sponsored Ads on YouTube
Lifehacker / 9h
There are many ways to watch YouTube ad-free (I highly recommend YouTube Premium). But even if you shell out $13.99 per month to remove autoplay ads on YouTube, you still can’t get rid of sponsorship ads. No matter how you watch YouTube, a popular creator may still place an ad read in the middle of a video with no… Read more...


Capital One Venture X Business 150K Bonus Miles Offer
49One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) Several weeks ago, we saw online applications open for the Capital One Venture X Business , which is Capital One’s lucrative new business card. This card is offering an excellent welcome bonus, so in this post I wanted to recap the details of that, as it’s anyone’s guess how long this offer will stick around. Capital One Vent


Netflix's first live sports event is a golf tournament featuring F1 drivers and PGA Tour pros
25Engadget / 9h
Netflix is getting into live sports streaming, but it's not shelling out hundreds of millions of dollars on NFL games, Formula 1 races or the English Premier League quite yet. The company's first live sports event is a pro-am golf tournament that features athletes from its Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Full Swing docuseries . The Netflix Cup will see four pairs of Formula 1 drivers and PGA Tour


Alan Wake brings his flashlight to Fortnite
38Engadget / 9h
Alan Wake is coming to Fortnite in a cross-promotional event ahead of the 2010 game’s long-awaited sequel. Alan Wake: Flashback “reimagines Remedy Entertainment’s iconic story in Fortnite ” as Epic Games and Remedy Entertainment introduce younger players to a franchise that faded in and out of public consciousness before some of them were born. The game within a game appears to provide a quick re


Best Buy announces Black Friday sale dates - deals start from October 27
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Best Buy has announced the key dates for its upcoming Black Friday sales, with events kicking off later this month. It really does get earlier every year, right? It all starts on October 27 - 29 when My Best Buy members get exclusively early access to the retailer's early Black Friday deals. Yep, that's a double early. Specific offers haven't been announced at this stage but the retailer has conf


The New USB-C Apple Pencil Is Pretty Confusing
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple's solution for drawing and handwritten notes on the iPad is the Apple Pencil, but might be one of the company's most confusing products. The first-generation model with a Lightning port has remained available alongside the second-generation Pencil with magnetic charging, and when the 10th Gen iPad arrived with a USB Type-C port and no second-gen Pencil support, Apple made a clunky adapter f


Patreon acquires livestream ticketed events startup Moment
TechCrunch / 9h
Patreon is acquiring Los Angeles-based livestream ticketed event platform Moment, the company announced on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Patreon says the acquisition will give creators on its platform a new way to share their content through ticketed digital experiences. Launched in 2019, Moment was founded by Arjun Mehta, Nigel […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights res


Spider-Man 2 review: Best-in-class comic-action melodrama
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Moments like this are practically worth the price of admission. (credit: Insomniac / Sony) When making a sequel to a successful game franchise, developers have to walk a tightrope between continuity and upgrades. Change too much, and you risk ruining the careful balance of elements that made the original game work so well. Change too little, and you risk players getting tired of a new t


EV sales jumped 50 percent in Q3—which brands are celebrating?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) For such a car-centric nation, it's a little depressing that the US lags behind the European Union and China when it comes to electric vehicle adoption. Without a large investment to redesign our towns and cities to make them walkable and accessible via public transport, switching en masse to electric cars is the main remaining avenue left to decarbonize our transpo


Nikon Small World 2023 photo microscopy contest: Meet this year’s top 20 winners
35Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The winning entry: a rodent optic nerve head with astrocytes (yellow), contractile proteins (red), and retinal vasculature (green). (credit: Hassanain Qambari and Jayden Dickson) Millions of Americans with diabetes (about 1 in 5) face the risk of eventual blindness due to diabetic retinopathy , a condition that affects blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back


Doctor Who's Very First Story Won't Be Part of the BBC's Streaming Archive
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Nearly 60 years to the day that Doctor Who began airing, next month, the BBC will launch an unprecedented collection of over 800 episodes from the show’s distant and not-so-distant past on its streaming platform, iPlayer—the first of its kind from the corporation. But it turns out that the very first story that kicked… Read more...



Skull Island: Rise of Kong is causing outrage among players thanks to low-quality footage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Skull Island: Rise of Kong is getting some serious backlash online after players stumbled across some PS1-esque quality in-game footage. The upcoming action-adventure game sees players take on the mantle of King Kong as he goes on the warpath to avenge his fallen parents and kill the alpha predator, Gaw. This single-player title is available later today (October 17) for $39.99 / £34.99 on the PS5


Netflix's Creature looks like a Frankenstein thriller that leans into the novel's obsession
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you're looking for something a bit more cerebral than the average monster movie, Creature by Çağan Irmak could be just the thing. It's an adaptation – Netflix describes it as a re-imagining – of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein that updates the story, but looks like it won't lose track of the themes of obsession and grief of the original. The limited series is set in Ottoman-era Istanbul an


India aims to send its first astronaut to the moon by 2040
TechCrunch / 9h
India is set to take its space activities to new levels by sending its first astronaut to the moon by 2040 — the obvious but ambitious move after the successful landing of its lunar probe Chandrayaan-3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed the space department to set up the country’s native space station called “Bhartiya Antariksha […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


Meta’s AI-Powered Tom Brady Bot Trashes Colin Kaepernick, Saying He "Ain't Good Enough" to Play in the NFL
40Futurism / 9h
Meta's celebrity AI personas — you know, the ones based on real-life stars ranging from Snoop Dogg to Kendall Jenner — are already off to a rough start. For a perfect example, look at the bot based on football legend Tom Brady. To test the Brady Bot out, we asked it a straightforward question: why former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick hasn't played for the National Football Leag


SEC Head Says It's a Near-Certainty That AI Will Cause a Financial Crash
32Futurism / 9h
AI Crash Artificial intelligence is making forays into the financial industry — but the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns that increasing reliance is likely to trigger the next financial crisis. That's right. SEC head Gary Gensler told the Financial Times that it's "nearly unavoidable" that AI will lead to an economic crisis, calling on regulators to take measure


The 42 Best 2000s Movies You Can Stream Right Now
Lifehacker / 9h
The 2000s, in some ways, feel, culturally, neither here nor there: They don’t have the strong neon vibe we associate with the 1980s, and lack the grunge appeal of the ‘90s. There’s plenty to appreciate, however, in movies over the decade that was bookended by blockbusters: Lord of the Rings in the early years, and Iron… Read more...


Salted spices up its QSR brands with $14M, new Mediterranean-style restaurant
TechCrunch / 9h
The Los Angeles-based company has created six brands since the company was founded in 2014, including moonbowls (Korean cuisine), Cauliflower Pizza and lulubowls (Hawaiian-inspired dishes). © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Federal regulators open investigation into GM self-driving car subsidiary Cruise
TechCrunch / 9h
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into GM subsidiary Cruise’s autonomous vehicle system following several incidents involving pedestrians in San Francisco, where the company operates a robotaxi service. The most recent incident, which occurred October 2, left a woman stuck underneath a Cruise robotaxi after being hit by a human-driven vehicle. […] © 20


The Stream Deck MK.2 is on sale for just $130
Engadget / 9h
Elgato’s Stream Deck MK.2 is on sale for $130, a discount of $20 from the MSRP of $150. That’s 13 percent off and actually beats the sale price from last week’s Amazon Prime Day event. If you’re a podcaster or a livestreamer, this is a pretty good time to snag this highly useful streaming device. This is the latest and greatest Stream Deck, and we said it sets a new standard for the industry when


Marc Andressen’s Techno Optimist Manifesto
Next Big Future / 9h
Marc Lowell Andreessen is the co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser with a graphical user interface, co-founder of Netscape, co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. He co-founded and later sold the software company Opsware to Hewlett-Packard. Andreessen is also a co-founder of Ning, a company that ... Read more


How to Format USB Drives Larger Than 32GB With FAT32 on Windows
93How-To Geek / 9h
For whatever reason, the option to format USB drives larger than 32GB with the FAT32 file system isn't present in the regular Windows format tool . Here's how to get around that.


Complete guide to current hotel elite status match and challenge offers
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Hotel elite status carries benefits that can make every stay more comfortable, more rewarding and more affordable. Hopefully, you already have a plan regarding elite status qualification (or requalification) for your favorite hotel chains. Remember, you can obtain elite status in some of the major hotel programs just by having the right credit card . However, you can also leverage your existing a


The small but mighty Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is down to its lowest price ever
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $25: The Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $94 at Bose and $94.99 at Best Buy . That's a savings of 21% and its lowest price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth speaker (midnight blue) $94 (save $25) Portable speakers have come a long way from the days of slinging a hefty boom box over your shoulder. Your music portability can now be wa


Get wireless noise-canceling earbuds for just $40
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: As of October 17, get the xFyro Hybrid ANC Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for only $39.99 — a 32% discount. Every now and then you just need to tune in and tune out. But to do that effectively, you need a good pair of earbuds...particularly ones with noise cancellation. The only problem? Those typically come with hefty price tags. If you've been in the market for a pair of earbuds that offer n


One of Dyson's newest (and most powerful) cordless vacuums is on sale for the first time
Mashable / 9h
Save $100: As of Oct. 17, one of Dyson's newest releses, the Gen5detect Absolute cordless vacuum, is on sale for the first time. Get it for $849.99 at Dyson's website , Best Buy and Target — a savings of $100. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Gen5detect Absolute $849.99 at Dyson (save $100) At first glance, one might understandably sniff at a measly $100 discount on a near-$1,000 vacuum


Leverage banking data to scale effectively and remain compliant
TechCrunch / 9h
Data can provide a wealth of insights into the financial health of customers, along with information about how they spend their money and where. The only question is, what to do with all of it? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


X’s new plan to lure subscribers? Partnering with Paris Hilton on a custom icon
TechCrunch / 9h
X has a new plan to boost payers for its X Premium subscription offering and it’s…Paris Hilton. The company formerly known as Twitter has partnered with the entrepreneur and media icon on a number of new initiatives, including now, a custom Paris pink X icon exclusively for X Premium subscribers. The deal is the latest […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


US urging allies not to pay hacker ransoms
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Ahead of a meeting of global leaders in Washington, the US will push governments to combat ransomware by making a public statement to not pay hacker ransoms. Ransomware has seen a gradual rise in use in attacks targeting banking institutions, government offices and hospitals. The plan is for the group of over 45 governments to publicly announce non-payment in cases of ransomware ahead of their an


AI Could Usher in a New Age of Bioweapons, RAND Report Warns
35Gizmodo / 9h
The days of Terminator and The Matrix could be closer to reality as the artificial intelligence wave continues to crash. A U.S. think tank released a report arguing that the AI that guides the likes of ChatGPT and those dystopian influencers from Meta could be used to create a new bioweapon. Read more...



Nissan’s latest Hyper Tourer concept wants to make minivans cool again
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Nissan has been slowly drip-feeding a trio of concept cars during the lead-up to the Japan Motor Show. So far, the designs have very much revolved around an SUV platform, but this third and final offering looks distinctly like a minivan. Dubbed the Hyper Tourer, Nissan says this concept is "geared toward individuals who appreciate the finer things in life and enjoy the company of friends and asso


For Roblox avatars, it’s something old and something new
TechCrunch / 10h
Roblox has been around for a long time. The online game platform first launched in 2006 — just two years after vanilla World of Warcraft hit (the first time) and three years after Second Life, a now-ancient vision of the interconnected, avatar-based digital worlds around which Mark Zuckerberg would go on to rebrand Facebook. We […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Jennifer Tilly Brings High Camp and High Fashion in Exclusive Chucky Clip
Gizmodo / 10h
What, you thought Tiffany Valentine , queen of tawdry glam, would drab herself down like any other inmate? Relish her jailhouse style in this exclusive clip from Chucky ’s third episode, which sees Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind) visiting Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly), hoping she’ll provide some desperately needed information. Read more...


Why Scientists Are Bugging the Rainforest
33Wired / 10h
Scientists use microphones and AI to automatically detect species by their chirps and croaks. This bioacoustics research could be critical for protecting ecosystems on a warming planet.


The US Just Escalated Its AI Chip War With China
34Wired / 10h
The American government has tightened its restrictions on exports of chips and chipmaking equipment, closing loopholes that let Chinese companies access advanced technology.


Where to Get Roadside Assistance Coverage (and Why You Need It)
Lifehacker / 10h
No vehicle is completely immune to the risk of a flat tire or a dead battery, which can be inconvenient at best and dangerous at worst. Roadside assistance does the work of locating and dispatching a tow truck or service vehicle for you, which comes in handy at odd hours or in unfamiliar locations. A service call,… Read more...


Honda to test its Autonomous Work Vehicle at Toronto's Pearson Airport
45Engadget / 10h
While many of the flashy, marquee mobility and transportation demos that go on at CES tend to be of the more... aspirational variety, Honda's electric cargo hauler, the Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV), could soon find use on airport grounds as the robotic EV trundles towards commercial operations. Honda first debuted the AWV as part of its CES 2018 companion mobility demonstration , then partnered


How to Connect to an SSH Server from Windows, macOS, or Linux
100+How-To Geek / 10h
An SSH client allows you to connect to a remote computer running an SSH server. The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol is often used for remote terminal connections, allowing you to access a text-mode terminal on a remote computer as if you were sitting of it. It can also be used for SSH tunneling , SCP file transfers, and other things .


Instagram head says Threads’ blocking of ‘covid’ and related terms is temporary, to lift in ‘weeks or months’
20TechCrunch / 10h
A week after Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the company’s new Threads app will not “amplify news,” saying it’s too risky for the young X competitor, the exec is now saying that one of the app’s more serious issues around blocking news — a ban on health-related search terms like “covid” — is only temporary. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Citing slow Starship reviews, SpaceX urges FAA to double licensing staff
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / SpaceX said this week that Starship is stacked and ready to fly its second test flight. (credit: SpaceX) In a remarkably frank discussion this week, several senior SpaceX officials spoke with Ars Technica on background about how working with the Federal Aviation Administration has slowed down the company's progress not just on development of the Starship program, but on innovations with


“Netflix effect” is back as studios license old shows to competitors again
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Rene Wassenbergh | EyeEm) Some of Netflix’s competitors are reversing a streaming war tactic by licensing their old TV shows and movies to the streamer—boosting its programming offerings but also potentially squeezing its profit margins, analysts say. Netflix relied heavily on programming that it licensed from other companies when it launched its streaming service


17 best hotels in Las Vegas for a Sin City getaway
36The Points Guy / 10h
With more than 150,000 hotel rooms, Las Vegas is home to many top-notch hotel choices — and some of the most over-the-top hotel suites you can imagine . From its incredible food scene that covers cuisine from every corner of the earth to its thrilling rides and top-notch entertainment, Las Vegas brings in every type of traveler imaginable. Whether you’re after a central location on the Las Vegas


Gorgeous 132-Room Rosewood Munich Opens
60One Mile at a Time / 10h
As much as Germany has one of Europe’s biggest economies, the country doesn’t exactly have a lot of luxury city hotels. There’s an exciting update on that front this week, as we’re seeing the opening of what might just be the country’s new best city hotel… Details of the Rosewood Munich, Germany The Rosewood Munich is opening as of Friday, October 20, 2023. The property has 132 keys, including 73


NYC Mayor Proposes 'Responsible' AI Strategy for the City
Gizmodo / 10h
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday he is rolling out an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan in light of the growing “risks” of the technology. Adams said at a press conference that he hopes to use AI responsibly “to improve quality of life for New Yorkers.” Read more...


Get the original Apple Watch Ultra for $70 off just in time for the holidays
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $70 : The original Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for $729 at Amazon, which is $70 off and a discount of 9%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra $729 at Amazon (save $70) The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is an enticing option for outdoor enthusiasts and hardcore athletes, but it's also quite pricey. And while it has a few cool upgrades compared to the previous model, it might not be


India Eyes a New Spaceflight Age as Gaganyaan Countdown Begins
Gizmodo / 10h
Still on a high from launching back-to-back missions to the Moon and Sun, India is now ready to test its ability to send astronauts to space. Read more...


Why the Dyson Gen5Detect Is the Best Stick Vacuum
Lifehacker / 10h
I’ve long maintained a bias against expensive appliances. Could a pricey vacuum really be $500 better than a basic one? It is, I admit, why I never succumbed to buying a Dyson product, no matter how wooed I was by the gentle British accent in the commercials. Welp, I was wrong. I have been using the Dyson Gen5 Detect … Read more...


LeapFrog’s new fund to double down on financial and healthcare sectors in Africa and Asia
20TechCrunch / 10h
LeapFrog Investments, a private equity firm that is keen on the financial and healthcare sectors, plans to raise $1 billion for a new fund targeting businesses in “global growth markets,” including Africa. The Emerging Consumer Fund IV is set to hold a final close in February next year having already secured the backing of several […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Capella Space to replace founder and CEO Payam Banazadeh
TechCrunch / 10h
Synthetic aperture radar startup Capella Space is replacing founder Payam Banazadeh with a new CEO who will start at the end of the month, the company said Tuesday morning. He will be replaced by aerospace executive Frank Backes, who will assume the role on October 23. Banazadeh will continue to serve on Capella’s board. Backes […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


President Biden Trolls Trump on Truth Social
35Gizmodo / 10h
President Joe Biden’s presidential campaign launched its account on former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platfor m on Monday. The reason? They thought it would be funny, according to an X post . Read more...



Scientists Working on Gene-Hacked Plants to Suck Up Extra CO2
88Futurism / 10h
Green Guardians There's no shortage of worldwide efforts aimed at planting millions of more trees to help offset our planet's CO2-poisoned atmosphere. But entrepreneurial scientists at a biotech firm called Living Carbon are taking those efforts a step further: creating gene-hacked "mother trees" that are freakishly good at absorbing loads of carbon dioxide. If four million acres of these trees a


WhatsApp is launching passkey support on Android
TechCrunch / 10h
WhatsApp is introducing support for passkeys on Android, the Meta-owned messaging service has announced. With this change, users will no longer have to deal with SMS two-factor authentication as they can instead use their face, fingerprint or PIN to unlock their account. After initially testing passkey support in beta, WhatsApp is now starting to roll […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F


Jonathan Glazer's Holocaust-set 'The Zone of Interest' gets a chilling first trailer
Mashable / 10h
After taking home the Grand Prix at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and gathering buzz on the film festival circuit, A24's The Zone of Interest has its first trailer. Directed by Jonathan Glazer and based on the novel by Martin Amis, the film is a Holocaust-set drama that pointedly keeps the atrocities of the Holocaust off-camera, but notably not unheard. We meet Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (C


The new $79 Apple Pencil has a USB-C charging port
200+Engadget / 10h
Apple has unveiled a new Apple Pencil . The latest model costs $79 ($69 for education) and it pairs and charges via a USB-C cable. It’ll be available in early November and it’s compatible with every iPad that has a USB-C port. This is the company’s most budget-friendly Apple Pencil yet. It’s $20 less than the original model and $40 cheaper than the second-gen Apple Pencil. Apple says features of


Apple unveils cheaper Apple Pencil with USB-C support but removes a key feature
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you've been pining for one of Apple's lovely Pencils to pair with your best iPad , but were turned off by the $129 / £119 / AU$219 price tag, you're in luck: Apple just launched a $79 / £79 / AU$139 Apple Pencil that will work with all iPads that support the digital stylus. However, that price comes at a cost. This is the first Apple Pencil to support USB-C charging . Don't worry, there's no r


Blue Origin reveals a new cloud platform...for space
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Blue Origin has teased what it’s calling a “multi-mission, multi-orbit space mobility platform,” which will serve as a delivery platform connecting the Earth with medium Earth orbit and beyond. In a brief announcement online, Blue Origin described the process as one that facilitates in-space logistics and delivery, and it looks to combine aspects of the web we know already on Earth with a whole l


Updates From Rick and Morty, and More
Gizmodo / 10h
Get another new look at The Boy and The Heron. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters teases Godzilla’s return in a new poster. Plus, American Horror Stories returns in a new teaser for its four-part event series. Spoilers now! Read more...



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Like Apple did with Intel, Qualcomm is now one step closer to an Arm-free ecosystem — thanks to its Google RISC-V alliance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Qualcomm has doubled down on its recent foray into Google’s RISC-V ecosystem by co-creating a RISC-V Snapdragon Wearable platform that will power forthcoming Wear OS devices. It’s impossible to see this news as anything other than a blow to the rival ARM instruction set architecture (ISA) ecosystem. While ARM is – by some great distance – the predominant ISA in the RISC category, Google has creat


Should you carry a balance on zero APR cards?
The Points Guy / 11h
When you acquire a credit card with an introductory 0% annual percentage rate , you may think that carrying a balance has no drawbacks. After all, you won’t be charged interest during the promotional period. What could possibly go wrong? However, it’s important to note that even if your balance doesn’t require you to pay interest each month during the introductory period, failing to make timely p


No Compensation for Poop In The Aisle: American Airlines’ Controversial Stance
23View from the Wing / 11h
On the one hand, it isn’t the airline that left the loaf. On the other hand, the customer didn’t get what they expected. Does the airline owe at least a partial refund, or like the contract of carriage says it’s just transportation from A to B with no promises there won’t be this sort of exposure along the way? Continue reading ...


How to Grow (Good) Weed Indoors
Lifehacker / 11h
If you don’t live in a sunny climate where cannabis grows well without much intervention—in other words, if you live in most of the country—you can be forgiven for not trying to grow your own weed. Read more...


With $33M Series C, Fingerprint looks to expand device intelligence platform
20TechCrunch / 11h
Fingerprint, a device intelligence API, helps developers build security solutions using information from hardware accessing a website. The primary goal is to help prevent fraud. Today, the Chicago-based company announced a $33 million Series C investment ​​led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Uncorrelated Ventures. Dan Pinto, the company’s co-founder and CEO, says what […] © 2023


Apple Announces New Apple Pencil 3 With Hidden USB-C Port
70Gizmodo / 11h
Apple’s Newsroom announced the new Apple Pencil on Tuesday. It’s more affordable than its predecessors and offers some new features. Read more...


The Best Smart Lights of 2023
How-To Geek / 11h
Smart lights are not just a way to add extra convenience to illuminating interior and exterior spaces. They're an opportunity to reduce energy consumption and create a personalized ambiance.


Nab these awesome tech toys before they sell out this year
100+Mashable / 11h
The holidays are coming up fast, and if you’re like most parents, your to-do list is growing longer by the day. Why not take some pressure off yourself and start your holiday shopping early — while the toys your kiddos really want are still in stock? Walmart makes it a snap to get your toy shopping done because you can score big winners for all ages and interests, all in one place. Add in Walmart


Your guide to American Airlines lifetime elite status
300+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. For frequent business or leisure travelers, reaching Million Miler status with American Airlines is a testament to your steadfast dedication to one airline. What is the benefit of achieving this milestone? Well, it grants you lifelong elite status with the American AAdvantage program . Earning this lifetime status wi


U.S. Investigating GM's Cruise Over Reported Pedestrian Injuries
Gizmodo / 11h
General Motors’ autonomous vehicle company Cruise can’t shake the safety scrutiny over its driverless robotaxis . Now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is digging into whether or not these AVs are safe for the pedestrians being forced to live with them. Read more...


The final trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon is here, and I could not be more ready for this Scorsese epic
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple has just unveiled what it calls the "final" trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon , the next movie from director Martin Scorsese, which is coming to Apple TV Plus , though only after its theatrical run, with no confirmed date yet . This trailer is all about Leonardo DiCaprio's performance, which is has been getting some rave write-ups from previews, and also features a bunch of those write


Four Things to Do When You Move Plants Indoors for Winter
44Lifehacker / 11h
Right about now is a good time to appreciate your house plants. They help satisfy your green thumb throughout the fall and winter months, they break up the hard spaces in our homes, and they remind us to care for something other than ourselves. With fall solidly here, it’s time to give our houseplants the love and… Read more...



Apple adds USB-C, but cuts features in new $79 Apple Pencil
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple today announced a new Apple Pencil that offers USB-C and a lower price. But this isn’t an upgraded version of the Apple Pencil. This version lacks some of the advanced features found on the 2nd generation Apple Pencil, forcing users to pick between key features and USB-C recharging. Starting at $79 and available for […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to View Free Disk Space and Disk Usage From the Linux Terminal
55How-To Geek / 11h
The df and du commands report on disk space usage from within the Bash shell used on Linux, macOS, and many other Unix-like operating systems. These commands let you easily identify what's using up your system's storage.


The Apple Pencil officially has USB-C! Everything we know so far
40Mashable / 11h
Apple has launched a new version of its Apple Pencil with a USB-C charging port. The new Apple Pencil showed up in Apple's online store early on Tuesday. It retails for $79, and is compatible with the 3rd - 6th generation models of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, all generations of the 11-inch iPad Pro, the 4th and 5th generation of iPad Air, the 6th generation of iPad mini, and the 10th generation iPad.


Wow: Choice Wants To Acquire Wyndham In Hostile Takeover
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
This is significant — Choice is proposing acquiring Wyndham, in what’s essentially a hostile takeover attempt. Details of Choice’s proposal to buy Wyndham Choice Hotels International has announced a proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, at a price of $90 per share, payable in a mix of cash and stocks. For context, Choice is a hotel group with 7,500 properties, wh


Prove Identity nabs $40M at a “unicorn status” valuation to expand in mobile-based authentication tech
20TechCrunch / 11h
Prove Identity, the smartphone-based identity verification startup that originally made its name years ago as Payfone before rebranding in 2020, has raised $40 million. According to the company, the funding is coming in at a “unicorn status” valuation which would pip it past the $1 billion mark (it’s not disclosing an exact figure). The company, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per


Choice Hotels aims to acquire Wyndham in $7.8 billion hostile takeover
100+The Points Guy / 12h
The battle of the budget hotel brands is moving to all-out war. Choice Hotels, owner of brands like Cambria Hotels and Comfort Inn, announced Tuesday morning a proposal to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts — owner of brands like La Quinta and Ramada — for $7.8 billion. Factoring in Wyndham’s debt, Choice leadership claims the deal values its takeover target at nearly $10 billion. The company also


Microsoft Copilot: Here's everything you need to know about the company's AI assistant
63Engadget / 12h
Microsoft’s new Copilot AI has wormed its way into nearly every aspect of Windows 11. However, there’s a bit of a learning curve, but don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. We've put together a primer on the company's new AI assistant, along with step-by-step instructions on how to both enable and disable it on your Windows computer. What does Microsoft Copilot do? Microsoft’s Copilot is a suite of


Make an Autumnal Beurre Blanc With Apples and Sage
Lifehacker / 12h
The French lean pretty heavily on butter—and we let them, because they do wonderful things with it. Beurre blanc, for example, is a sauce made with a shallot-infused wine and vinegar reduction, a healthy slug of cream, and two whole sticks of butter. Of course it tastes good—all creamy, tangy, and rich—but you can… Read more...


YouTube debuts new playback controls and creator-focused features
TechCrunch / 12h
YouTube is rolling out a new set of features for better mobile-based playback, song search, and creator-friendly tools, including a feature that will highlight the “like and subscribe” buttons when a creator utters those words. The company is making it easier for users to increase playback speed. With the new update, users can just tap […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


K2 Space is building a power-rich future for space exploration based on the premise that bigger is better
TechCrunch / 12h
Los Angeles-based K2 Space is accelerating its path to orbit with fresh venture funding, new defense contracts and a satellite architecture that will be capable of delivering staggering power levels in a single launch. The company is taking what cofounder and CEO Karan Kunjur described in a recent interview as a “pretty significant contrarian bet […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


Swsh’s new app helps you maintain your friendships through polls and games
TechCrunch / 12h
Ever since BeReal became popular among Gen Zers, giving them a platform to be their true selves rather than scrolling through heavily edited content, there’s been a rise in social apps that cater to this craving for authenticity and connection. Swsh is a social app founded by Gen Zers, for Gen Zers that wants to […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


AI-generating music app Riffusion turns viral success into $4M in funding
21TechCrunch / 12h
Nearly a year ago, developers Seth Forsgren and Hayk Martiros released a hobby project called Riffusion that could generate music using not audio but images of audio. It sounds counterintuitive (no pun intended), but it worked — my colleague Devin Coldewey got the rundown here. While their approach had its limitations, Riffusion netted Forsgren and […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


13 things to do on the last day of your cruise
21The Points Guy / 12h
The last day of your cruise is always bittersweet. You have one more incredible day of delicious meals, drinks, pool time and shows, but with packing and other errands to fit in, you know your return to reality is on the horizon. As stress-free as cruising can generally be, walking off a cruise ship isn’t as straightforward as checking out of a hotel. It’s important to take the last day of your c


Qualcomm is Making a RISC-V Chip for Smartwatches
How-To Geek / 12h
Most of our smartphones, smartwatches, and even some laptops are now powered by the ARM architecture. But there's been a new player slowly growing — RISC-V . There are many advantages to the completely-open design, and chip makers are slowly embracing it as an alternative to ARM chipsets. Qualcomm announced a partnership not too long ago to bolster RISC-V and make it grow exponentially, and now,


What Is Root on Android, and Should You Do It?
How-To Geek / 12h
Android, like any operating system (OS), has an advanced mode—usually called "root"—to modify protected system files. Rooting can unlock many advanced features, but there are some big trade-offs as well. If you're wondering whether to root your Android phone, this article is for you.


Intel Core i9-14900K Review: Bringing 6GHz to the Masses
How-To Geek / 12h
Intel's position on the desktop has been pretty precarious since 2022 when the company launched its 13th-generation Raptor Lake chips and just barely eeked out a tie against AMD's Ryzen 7000 CPUs. While Meteor Lake could have made for an impressive successor, Intel doesn't think so, and instead, the 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh gives us a brand-new line of CPUs that are pretty much identic


Intel Core i5-14600K CPU Review: A Good Midrange CPU That Doesn’t Move the Needle
How-To Geek / 12h
Intel's Core i5-13600K is one of the company's most celebrated CPUs in a long time. It's got great performance, a great price tag, and acceptable though second-place efficiency. It would have been great if Intel followed this chip up with one of its upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs, but unfortunately, Intel has decided that Meteor Lake doesn't belong on the desktop. That left Intel with one option for i


Can selection tie evolution more closely to physics?
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Does Assembly Theory have useful things to say about evolution? The paper written by its proponents makes that difficult to tell. (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko ) Usually, when someone starts talking about the interface between evolution and physics, it's a prelude to a terrible argument that attempts to claim that evolution can't possibly happen. So, biologists tend to be slightly leery o


Unprecedented quake on Mars wasn't caused by what you think
25Mashable / 12h
In May 2022, a potent temblor hit Mars . The quake, at 4.7 magnitude, would cause dishes to rattle and a building's wooden frames to creak on Earth, but wouldn't be regionally catastrophic. Yet on Mars — a world much more geologically quiet — such an event is still considered a monster quake , at the limit of what planetary scientists would expect to record on the arid, desert world. Since the te


Nirvana nabs $57M to make AI inroads into commercial trucking insurance
TechCrunch / 12h
Nirvana Insurance — an insurance startup taking a new approach to insurance products for commercial fleets using artificial intelligence, telematics, internet-of-things technology and 15 billion miles of trucking data to calculate risk models — is taking on something else: new funding. The startup has raised an all-equity Series B of $57 million, money that it […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights re



Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts to Spread Terror
500+NYT > Technology / 12h
The use of hostages’ Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp accounts to livestream attacks and issue death threats is a new tactic, experts said.


Emirates Aircraft Swap: Any Recourse?
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Reader MJ asked me a question about an upcoming Emirates itinerary, and I figured it would be worth addressing here, because he’s not the first person to deal with this… Emirates swaps flight from Airbus A380 to Boeing 777 Reader MJ has a trip coming up, and decided to book Emirates from Milan (MXP) to New York (JFK), specifically to fly business class on the Emirates Airbus A380. Unfortunately s


Hoxton Ventures shoots for the big time, luring Bryan Gartner from Khosla Ventures
TechCrunch / 12h
Everyone more or less agrees that 2023 is going to be effectively written off in VC-land. The feeding frenzy of the last few years has left everyone with more than a little indigestion: valuations have flattened or crashed; exits are rarely on the seller’s terms; and few want second helpings, let alone desert or another […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Google boss: AI too important not to get right
26BBC News - Technology / 12h
Artificial intelligence has the potential for "huge breakthroughs" across industries, Matt Brittin says.


Apple green claims "exaggerated", but it is actually doing pretty well in its green efforts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new Stand.earth report claims that Apple, the most valuable company globally with a market cap of around $3 trillion, could be exaggerating its environmental claims, but it’s not all bad news. The same report recognizes that the company is indeed performing positively on the green front, outperforming many other rival tech companies like Google and Microsoft. The report has surfaced within week


How to Find Your Android Device's Serial Number
22How-To Geek / 12h
The serial number is a unique code that identifies your specific Android device. No two serial numbers are the same. Should you need to find your phone's serial number, there are a couple of places where you can look.


You Can Get the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller for $89
Lifehacker / 12h
The Elite Series 2 Core wireless controller has hit one of its lowest prices since its release in September 2022. You can get it from the Microsoft website for $88.99 (originally $129.99). The lowest price it’s been on Amazon is $98.52 this summer, according to Camelcamelcamel , but still higher than the $79 it briefly… Read more...


Don’t hold your breath for Knives Out 3 on Netflix, Rian Johnson is just getting started
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We've known since 2021 that Rian Johnson planned not one but two sequels to the smash hit Knives Out , the star-studded murder mystery that's been a commercial and critical hit. But while Glass Onion landed in late 2022, plans for the third Benoit Blanc mystery hit an obstacle in the shape of the writers' strike, which paused development and production of tons of titles including the second seque


The Download: fixing the internet, and detecting AI consciousness
MIT Technology Review / 12h
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. How to fix the internet We’re in a very strange moment for the internet. We all know it’s broken. But there’s a sense that things are about to change. The stranglehold that the big social platforms have had on us for the last decade is weakening. There’s a sor


WhatsApp debuts passkey logins on Android
Engadget / 12h
WhatsApp just made logging in a much simpler and faster process, at least on Android devices. The Meta-owned chat application has launched passkey support for Android, which means users no longer have to use OTPs from two-factor authentication to be able to log into their account. Passkeys are a