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Is AMD close to revealing new Ryzen 9000 CPUs? We doubt it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
We’ve caught a glimpse of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 range, or at least a mention of it, purportedly in an Alienware advert. Tom’s Hardware brought our attention to the leaked image which shows an Alienware desktop PC with text indicating that it has an ‘AMD Ryzen 9000 Series’ chip inside. Alleged AMD Ryzen 9000 Listing Hints at Incoming Zen 5 Family https://t.co/7olhau8CUF pic.twitter.com/yiE6EWp8Er Novem
Microsoft Teams just gave you an amazing way to block that work call you hate
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Taking care of unwanted calls in Microsoft Teams is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new update from the company. The video conferencing service has revealed it is working on giving users the ability to redirect an incoming call to voicemail without having to accept or reject it. This should mean you can easily focus on the call, or work project you need to, rather than being distracte
Warframe developer prepares to lay off staff as it cuts publishing arm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Digital Extremes, the developer behind multiplayer sci-fi shooter Warframe , has announced a "number of" layoffs at the studio. This comes as a result of plans to close Digital Extremes' publishing division. This closure also means that Digital Extremes will no longer be publishing free-to-play online action RPG Wayfinder. Instead, full control of the game will revert to its developer, Texas-base
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series gets a suitably epic first trailer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Netflix has launched the first trailer for its live-action remake of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender , which will arrive on the service in February 22, 2024. The first series will consists of eight hour-long episodes retelling the story of Aang's attempts to bring peace to a world divided into four elemental nations in the wake of an attack by the Fire nation. Netflix first ordered
Louis Theroux eating increasingly spicy wings on 'Hot Ones' is as glorious as you'd expect
Mashable / 14min
Having made his career interviewing a whole host of challenging and intimidating subjects, surely documentary maker Louis Theroux will have no trouble eating his way through a few spicy wings, right? Well, yes and no. During the episode above of First We Feast's Hot Ones , Theroux manages to keep most of his cool intact while answering questions on everything from his own favourite documentaries
United Card Limited Time Bonus Offers: Up To 90K Miles
One Mile at a Time / 19min
Chase and United have a suite of co-branded credit cards . We’ve just seen some great new limited time welcome offers rolled out on the personal versions of these cards. I wanted to go over the details of these offers, as this could be a great reason to pick up a United card. Chase United MileagePlus credit card offers For applications through Wednesday, January 24, 2024, Chase and United are off
How to watch the final live performances of 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' from your living room
Mashable / 28min
'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' is live streaming its last week of shows for at-home audiences. Here's how to watch. LIVE STREAM 'Jaja's African Hair Braiding' at the League of Live Stream Theater $69 Theater junkies and curious newbies can enjoy the magic of the Broadway experience right from the comfort of their couch this month. Manhattan Theatre Club's extended world premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's
The newest Echo Buds sound great (if you can keep them in your ears)
Mashable / 28min
Amazon’s 2023 Echo Buds are a major departure from their 2021 release , with a completely different design and a much tinier price tag (which is dropping even lower during Black Friday season). Like the older release, though, they keep Alexa right in your ear — giving you easy and convenient access to a hands-free assistant. I tested the 2023 release Echo Buds to help you decide if the $50 earbud
'Dream Scenario' Kristoffer Borgli on the challenges of writing and filming dream sequences
Mashable / 28min
As a filmmaker, what do you do when you have the entirety of humanity's subconscious as your playground? That was the challenge that writer-director Kristoffer Borgli faced with his new film, Dream Scenario . The movie stars Nicolas Cage as everyman Paul Matthews, whose waking life changes drastically after he suddenly begins to pop up in strangers' dreams. He doesn't do much in these dreams, onl
'Scavengers Reign' is the best sci-fi show of 2023
Mashable / 28min
In a year where buzzy science-fiction franchises like Star Wars and Marvel have delivered underwhelming TV offerings , Max Original Scavengers Reign stands out not just as a breath of fresh air, but as a reminder of the power and potential of original sci-fi. Here, there is no hurried scramble to link to existing properties, no frenzy of Easter eggs meant to appease viewers' nostalgia. Instead, c
Learn ASL from home with this $15.97 course bundle
Mashable / 28min
TL;DR: As of November 10, get this American Sign Language course bundle for only $15.97 — an 84% discount. Would you like to better communicate with a deaf loved one or colleague? Or maybe you just find sign language interesting and want to learn it for your own personal growth and satisfaction . If either of these scenarios is true for you, this learning bundle might be what you're looking for.
Get a lifetime of web hosting starting at $14.97
Mashable / 28min
TL;DR: As of November 10, get a lifetime subscription to iBrave Cloud Startup Web Hosting for one, 10, or unlimited websites over 90% off. A powerful web hosting service is the foundation of most successful online ventures. Among the numerous web hosting providers, iBrave Web Hosting stands out as an excellent choice . You can get a lifetime subscription ahead of Black Friday for unlimited websit
Explore a career in IT with this certification bundle
Mashable / 28min
TL;DR: As of November 10, get The Complete 2023 CompTIA Course Super Bundle by Iducate for only $39.97 — that's 79% off. In the world of information technology, staying up-to-date with the latest skills and certifications should be at the top of any professional's list. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to advance your IT career or someone just starting in the field, the right certif
Score a like-new 2018 iPad 6th-Gen bundle for $165
Mashable / 28min
TL;DR: As of November 10, get this refurbished iPad 6 with accessories for only $164.97 — usually $249. If you are looking for a tablet for yourself or someone on your holiday shopping list , the iPad is a top contender. And if the price tag has been a turnoff in the past, this offer on a grade-A refurbished model is worth a gander. You'll get a 2018 iPad 6th-Gen and some convenient accessories f
'The Curse' is now streaming — here are the best ways to watch
Mashable / 28min
Stream 'The Curse' with these links: BEST OVERALL Paramount+ with Showtime free 30-day trial with code REDEEM30, then $11.99/month (save $11.99) BEST FOR LIVE VIEWING Showtime on Sling TV $5 for your first month, then $10/month (save $5) BEST ADD-ON OPTION Showtime on Hulu $10.99/month with Hulu base plan HONORABLE MENTION Paramount+ add-on for Amazon Prime Video free 7-day trial, then $11.99/mon
How open-source drug discovery could help us in the next pandemic
MIT Technology Review / 33min
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . When the covid pandemic hit, our antiviral coffers were essentially bare. Sure, pharmaceutical companies had developed drugs to combat influenza and a handful of chronic infections. But they hadn’t had much of
Not all firms want employees back in the office - some think hybrid working is still pretty great
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 35min
If 2022 was characterized by mass layoffs, then 2023 can be summed up by the overwhelming number of companies asking their workers to return to the office. But one study isn’t so sure about the future of office-based working. Research from Riverbed has uncovered that almost all (98%) business leaders believe that hybrid work can enhance their company’s talent acquisition and retention. The findin
Personalized GPTs Are Here, F.T.C. Chair Lina Khan on A.I. Competition, and Mayhem at Apefest
NYT > Technology / 35min
“On this podcast, we’re automating the haters.”
Personalized A.I. Agents Are Here. Is the World Ready for Them?
NYT > Technology / 35min
The age of autonomous A.I. assistants could have huge implications.
Man vs. Musk: A Whistleblower Creates Headaches for Tesla
NYT > Technology / 35min
An employee who was fired after expressing safety concerns leaked personnel records and sensitive data about driver-assistance software.
Turn 10's Alan Hartman is the new head of Xbox Game Studios
Engadget / 44min
Microsoft's Xbox leadership is starting to take shape following the company's blockbuster Activision Blizzard acquisition . The new head of Xbox Game Studios is Alan Hartman, former boss of Forza Motorsport developer Turn 10, according to a LinkedIn post seen by Game Developer . "Thrilled to be representing such an elite set of game creators in my new role leading Xbox Game Studios!" he wrote. Ha
Valve announces Steam Deck OLED, featuring an improved screen and better battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
Valve has announced the Steam Deck OLED, a new model of their popular Steam Deck handheld PC that features a host of welcome hardware improvements. Released back in 2022, the original Steam Deck was an absolute game-changer in the world of portable PC gaming. While there were already other handheld PCs on the market, like the Anbernic RG552 , the Steam Deck offered fantastic performance and far m
Meta may return to China with the release of a new, budget VR headset
Engadget / 1h
Meta hasn't been in China since Facebook was blocked way back in 2009 , but that may be about to change. The company is reportedly planning to release an all-new, lower-priced version of its virtual reality headset in the nation via an exclusive deal with video game giant Tencent, The Wall Street Journal has reported. Sales are tentatively set to begin in late 2024, but some details must still be
Gaming: Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
20BBC News - Technology / 1h
Seth Burke, 14, who uses a wheelchair, meets the Paris-based team behind hit game Just Dance.
BMW matches Mercedes-Benz with huge autonomous driving upgrade for 7 Series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
BMW has announced that it will offer a significantly more advanced level of autonomous driving functionality in its new 7 Series from March 2024. The system, which can be ordered from December to be fitted for March next year, is currently only available in Germany, but the marque plans to roll it out to further markets where legislation permits in the near future. Dubbed BMW Personal Pilot L3, B
Apple enables Spatial Video recording in iOS 17.2 beta
Mashable / 1h
When Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, the company said that the new phones will be able to record spatial videos , which can be put to use in the upcoming Vision Pro augmented reality headset. Now, the functionality is live in the latest version of iOS. In the recently released iOS 17.2 beta 2, there's a new toggle in the settings which enables the recording of spatial videos. You
Tesla Virtual AI Cloud Computer
Next Big Future / 2h
Elon Musk indicates that the FSD computers that are in all Tesla cars can be used to run AI models. This will enable Tesla car owners to share in the revenue of a Virtual Cloud Compute (VCC). VCC will be like a compute version of the Powerwall Virtual Power Plant. Through the Emergency Load Reduction ... Read more
When is The Marvels coming to Disney Plus?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Marvels has finally arrived in theaters – and fans are already asking one big question: when will the superhero film make its Disney Plus debut? It's a burning query that needs addressing, especially if you're not fussed about seeing The Marvels – one of 2023's final big new movies – in cinemas. The third and final Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film of the year hasn't been universally well
This New Tool Aims to Keep Terrorism Content Off the Internet
36Wired / 2h
Small platforms without resources to handle takedown requests have been weaponized by terrorist groups that share their content online. A free new tool is coming to help clean house.
Microsoft briefly blocked employees from using ChatGPT over security concerns
Engadget / 2h
Microsoft temporarily prohibited its employees from using ChatGPT "due to security and data concerns," according to CNBC . The company announced the rule in an internal website and even blocked corporate devices from being able to access the AI chatbot. While several tech companies had prohibited — or had at least discouraged — the internal use of ChatGPT in the past, Microsoft doing the same thi
Observability-driven automation is essential for compliance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Over the past few years there has been an increasing move towards regulations to ensure safety and responsibility as organizations continue to pursue rapid technology innovation. The EU has led the way in these efforts with GDPR, and more recently the NIS2 directive. NIS2 is the EU’s, if not the world’s, most comprehensive cybersecurity directive to date. It is an evolution of a regulation origin
The best Lenovo AU Black Friday deals for 2023
Mashable / 4h
TOP DEALS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 Laptop – A$1,559 (was $3,439, 54% off) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 Laptop – A$1,972 (was $4,309, 54% off) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Intel Laptop – A$777 (was $1,799, 56% off) Lenovo ThinkVision T22i-20 21.5-inch FHD Monitor – A$159 (was $339, 53% off) Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 Tiny Desktop – A$1,119 (was $2,319, 51% off) BEST LENOVO LAPTOP DEALS Lenovo ThinkP
Basically all of Maine had data stolen by a ransomware gang
Engadget / 4h
The state agencies of Maine had fallen victim to cybercriminals who exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer tool, making them the latest addition to the growing list of entities affected by the massive hack involving the software. In a notice the government has published about the cybersecurity incident, it said the event impacted approximately 1.3 million individuals, which basical
9 overlooked and underrated travel essentials
Mashable / 5h
No matter how fun and exciting travel can be, being away from home always causes some discomfort. Whether it's digging in your suitcase for that shirt you definitely packed, or finding a place to store the mountain of coins you've gathered in change, travelling has a way of surfacing issues you'd never considered until you stepped onto a plane. Fortunately, having the right items in your luggage
How to watch Ulster vs. Munster online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Ulster vs. Munster for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The United Rugby Championship regularly delivers massive clashes between some of the best club sides in the world, and it doesn't get much bigger than Ulster vs. Munster. This fixture could go either way, with both sides making strong starts to their respective
Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 leaks may reveal a surprise Fitbit Charge 6 rival
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung may be gearing up for a return to fitness trackers as a series of leaked images have surfaced revealing what is said to be the new Galaxy Fit 3. The leak comes from the tech news site Windows Report and the pictures show the device will have a substantially larger screen than the previous model: the Galaxy Fit 2 . The display is wider to the point where it juts out from the strap. It’s li
12 of the best machine learning courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Find the best free online machine learning courses on edX. Learn all about artificial intelligence and computer science without spending anything. Machine learning is an area of artificial intelligence and computer science that is made up of supervised and unsupervised learning and includes the development of software and algorithms that can make predictions based on data. Did any of that
How to watch Australia vs. Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Australia vs. Bangladesh on 9Now. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final matches from the round-robin stage of the 2023 Cricket World Cup are here, which means the knockout rounds are fast approaching. We're not sure Australia can possibly top the entertainment provided in their last fixture against Afghanistan, but we can hope. If y
How to watch Cardiff Rugby vs. Bulls online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Cardiff Rugby vs. Bulls for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . So much of the sporting world is kept behind a paywall, which feels unfair on dedicated fans from around the world. It's a tough situation, but rugby might be the exception. The Rugby World Cup was available to watch for free in many countries, and now sel
A lifetime subscription to this AI travel app is on sale for 87% off
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a OneAir Elite Plan is on sale for £81.87, saving you 87% on list price. Planning a holiday can be stressful, so much so that once you're there it might feel more like a break from holiday planning than a break from everyday life. As stressful as it is, there are tools to help make it a little easier on you and a little easier on your wallet. OneAir is a unique f
How to watch Eubank vs. Schwarzkopf online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Stream the Eubank vs. Schwarzkopf fight for free on My5. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . If you're interested in watching top-level boxing , you'll know all about the pay-per-view system. Watching boxing is generally not cheap, so when we come across an opportunity to watch an eagerly-anticipated fight for free, we're keen to shout about it.
The Easiest Way to Clean Your Washing Machine
Lifehacker / 6h
Your washing machine cleans your clothes, therefore you should clean your washing machine. It’s a simple concept, but not one we think about too often. The washing machine doesn’t always strike me as a clean-able object or even one that needs to be spruced up, but in reality, it does get pretty grimy after pulling the… Read more...
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 10
Mashable / 6h
You made it to Friday! Celebrate with a cheeky Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Nov. 10's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come
Singapore-based startup EduFi raises funding for its student loan platform
TechCrunch / 6h
EduFi, a fintech startup that enables financially strapped students to secure loans for their education, has raised $6.1 million in a pre-seed round led by Zayn VC with participation from Palm Drive Capital, Deem Ventures, Q Business and angel investors. The Singapore-based startup has launched an artificial intelligence-powered study now, pay later (SNPL) lending platform […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for November 10
Mashable / 7h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
'The Marvels' teases a Young Avengers team-up — here's how
Mashable / 8h
A new superhero team has entered the MCU — and no, I'm not talking about the X-Men . Instead, I'm talking about the Young Avengers, which is exactly what it sounds like. In the Marvel comics, this group of younger heroes related to the Avengers was assembled as part of the Avengers Fail-Safe Program. If the Avengers aren't around, the Young Avengers step in to help. SEE ALSO: 'The Marvels' review
'The Marvels' mid-credit scene features two extra special cameos
Mashable / 8h
How are you feeling after seeing The Marvels ? X-cited? X-static? X-hulted? Okay, okay, I'll stop with the X jokes. But you can't help but admit that they're on theme, given that The Marvels ' mid-credit scene finally introduces the X-Men into the MCU. The MCU has been building to this crossover since Disney acquired 21st Century Fox back in 2019, giving them the rights to the X-Men. Marvel has t
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Is ‘Doing Good’ After Minor Stroke
26NYT > Technology / 8h
The technology pioneer said he was back home in California after a brief stay in a Mexico City hospital.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, November 10, 2023
Lifehacker / 8h
Today’s is an easy one if you’re SHARP enough to notice a few things! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, November 10, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll explain the meanings of the trickier words and we’ll… Read more...
The Humane AI Pin Gets Its Big Reveal But We Still Have a Lot of Questions
Gizmodo / 10h
After months of hype and speculation, the self-proclaimed “smart phone killer” is here. Humane, a startup founded by two former Apple employees, has launched its hotly anticipated AI pin , a small, cookie-sized device that you stick to the front of your shirt and that, according to its creators, is designed to… Read more...
Kratos Reveals a Secret Stealth Drone
Next Big Future / 10h
Kratos has provided a rendering of its Thanatos stealth drone. This is there most advanced design and is better than the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone. It will like be for the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program (fighter and bomber wingman drone) or other advanced drone projects. The company has about $2 billion per year ... Read more
Quordle today - hints and answers for Friday, November 10 (game #655)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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
Humane’s Ai Pin up close
65TechCrunch / 10h
A few hours after this morning’s big unveil, Humane opened its doors to a handful of press. Located in a nondescript building in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, the office is home to the startup’s hardware design teams. An office next door houses Humane’s product engineers, while the electrical engineering team operates out of a third […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Whatever happened to NFTs?
50BBC News - Technology / 10h
Boom has turned to bust for NFTs - a way of attaching your name to original artwork.
The watermelon emoji isn’t just TikTok speak for Palestine
TechCrunch / 10h
On Instagram, infographics about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza are punctuated with the watermelon emoji. In captions of TikTok videos calling for a ceasefire, the emoji replaces words like “Palestine” and “Gaza.” X (formerly Twitter) users add the watermelon to their handles to express support for Palestinian independence. The watermelon has long been a symbol […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights
The History of Doctor Who's Anniversary Celebrations
Gizmodo / 10h
When you’ve been around as long as Doctor Who has—it turns 60 on November 23—you go through a lot of milestones, and ways to mark those milestones. As the series prepares for what might just be its biggest celebration ever with a trio of specials, a new Doctor at Christmas , and a new digital home , we’re using our… Read more...
Walmart’s Black Friday deals are now live — including $69 AirPods
The Points Guy / 10h
Once just a single day of sales, Black Friday is now pretty much a month-long festival of deals and that shopping season is now upon us. While the official day for Black Friday isn’t until Nov. 24, Walmart is getting ahead of the action and starting its sales early. You can currently pick up some great bargains, as you’ll see below. Related: Brightline has kicked off its Black Friday sales early
Combined Hulu and Disney+ app launches in March; beta debuts in December
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Hulu content may do a not-so-secret-invasion of Disney+. (credit: Marvel ) An app combining the libraries of Disney+ and Hulu will launch in late March 2024, Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger said in a Q4 2023 earnings call on Wednesday night . The full app's release will follow the beta that launches in December. Iger told investors that the beta will be available to US subscribers b
Fault Tolerant Photonic Quantum Computer Startup Working With Microsoft
Next Big Future / 11h
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Twitter CEO Says She Wishes Elon Musk’s AI Would Talk About Sex With Her Kids
Futurism / 11h
Linda, Linda, Linda Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino regrets that she was not able to use her boss Elon Musk's wildly vulgar AI chatbot to teach her kids about sex. You know, regular stuff for an exec to say publicly! To back up for a second: Grok, as the AI is called, was released this weekend to a small group of test users. Whereas other chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard have been cri
Geely’s Zeekr gears up for US IPO, but China influence remains a concern
TechCrunch / 11h
If Zeekr's IPO goes through, it’ll be the first major Chinese listing in the country in nearly two years, following China’s effective ban of foreign IPOs. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A mixed bag of letters and animals (featuring a couple of dragons!) from a beautiful 1525 book of…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
riesenfeldcenter : A mixed bag of letters and animals (featuring a couple of dragons!) from a beautiful 1525 book of Canon law . Someone please make these decorated initials into Bananagrams tiles.
Here’s How Violent Extremists Are Exploiting Generative AI Tools
31Wired / 11h
Experts are finding thousands of examples of AI-created content every week that could allow terrorist groups and other violent extremists to bypass automated detection systems.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' teaser brings Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Zuko to live action
30Mashable / 11h
Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago, the four nations anxiously waited for news of Netflix' live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation. Then, everything changed when the trailer arrived. Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have been wary of Netflix's adaptation since its first announcement. After all, the live-action film from M. Night Shyamalan was a massive flop, and up until One Piece , Netfl
You Can Get TurboTax for 21% Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 11h
Tax day 2024 is not until Mon, Apr 15, 2024, and also right around the corner. The luxury of time doesn’t mean you should wait until the last minute to figure out how you’re going to file your 2023 taxes—especially when you can save some money if you plan ahead. Read more...
Coyote vs. Acme Has Been Shelved at Warner Bros.
Gizmodo / 11h
The SAG-AFTRA strike’s end is propelling another industry reset as the end of the year approaches, and with it comes another casualty at Warner Bros. This time, it’s a project produced by DC Studios’ James Gunn : WB Animation ’s hybrid live action feature Coyote vs. Acme. Read more...
Apple reaches $25M settlement with the DOJ for discriminating against US residents during hiring
Engadget / 11h
Apple will pay $25 million in backpay and civil penalties to settle allegations that it favored visa holders and discriminated against US citizens and permanent residents during its hiring process, the Department of Justice said in a statement on Thursday. This is the largest amount that the DOJ has collected under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act. At the h
GM’s Cruise Rethinks Its Robotaxi Strategy After Admitting a Software Fault in Gruesome Crash
28Wired / 11h
Cruise set out to win the autonomous car race by starting with urban driving. After a pedestrian was dragged under a robotaxi, the company and its parent GM are cutting jobs and making other changes.
Qatar increases cost of JetBlue awards with Avios, removes online redemptions
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Well, that didn’t last long. Earlier this week came the exciting news: JetBlue flights could be booked online with Avios through Qatar Airways Privilege Club at excellent rates and with no surcharges. Without warning, Privilege Club has now significantly increased the number of Avios required to book JetBlue flights and removed the ability to book these flights online. What makes the news even wo
One and Half Remote Cruise Employees Were Supporting Each Driverless Car
Next Big Future / 11h
Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt confirmed reports that the self-driving robotaxi maker needs regular human intervention to help them make sense of the road, yet he is downplaying the severity. A New York Times story cited unnamed Cruise employees claimed the company’s robotaxis required human help every 2.5 to five miles and had a support staff ... Read more
Why we had to wait nearly two years for an OLED Steam Deck
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Mood lighting orb not included. (credit: Valve) Given the 2021 launch of Nintendo's Switch OLED , it might seem a little weird that we've had to wait nearly two years after the original Steam Deck launch for today's announcement of an OLED-equipped version. In interviews surrounding that announcement, though, Valve says an OLED screen was never in the cards for the original Steam Deck,
Bored Ape creator says UV lights at ApeFest burned attendees’ eyes and skin
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / People walk by a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT billboard in Times Square on June 23, 2022 in New York City. Sunglasses would have been a good idea for this year's ApeFest. (credit: Getty | Noam Galai ) Lamps emitting ultraviolet light in the corner of a Bored Ape NFT event in Hong Kong last Saturday are the likely cause of severe eye and skin injuries among attendees, according to Yuga Labs,
Nintendo Is Ready to Take On Hollywood
24Wired / 11h
Nintendo is making a live-action movie adaptation of its beloved Legend of Zelda franchise, a move that points to the company’s long-term goals.
Humane launches 'Ai Pin,' a screenless wearable powered by OpenAI
Mashable / 12h
After months of anticipation, stealth startup Humane has finally launched the Ai Pin. The device is a screenless AI wearable that functions without the need for a smartphone or other tethered device. Instead of a screen it can project a visual on a surface. "Speak to it naturally, use the intuitive touchpad, hold up objects, use gestures, or interact via the pioneering Laser Ink Display projected
United Credit Cards Will Count More For Status Next Year, And The Cards Have Bigger Offers
View from the Wing / 12h
United announced today that spend on their co-brand credit cards will contribute more towards elite status next year . Coinciding with that announcement, there are new improved initial bonus offers for several of their cards. Continue reading ...
Launch contracts are “basically worthless” until a rocket is proven and flying, Rocket Lab CEO says
TechCrunch / 12h
Rocket Lab is waiting until Neutron is more technically mature before signing launch contracts with customers, CEO Peter Beck told investors on Wednesday. The statements provided an inside look on how the space company is thinking about bringing the Neutron next-gen launch vehicle to market – and the lessons learned from selling its first rocket, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
New United credit card bonuses: Earn up to 90,000 MileagePlus miles
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you are planning a dream getaway soon, now is a good time to determine your earning strategy and rack up those points and miles. As usual, one of the easiest ways to amass a large chunk of rewards is through credit card sign-up bonuses . United loyalists are in luck because Chase and United have teamed
Crisis at Cruise Deepens as Self-Driving Car Company Announces Layoffs
Futurism / 12h
Cruise Crisis The crisis at autonomous vehicle company Cruise is deepening. Last month, the California DMV revoked its license to operate a driverless robotaxi service in the state, following a high-profile crash in San Francisco that involved a Cruise vehicle dragging a pedestrian along the ground in early October. Since then, the company has made some big changes, recalling its entire fleet of
Maine government says data breach affects 1.3 million residents
24TechCrunch / 12h
The government of Maine has confirmed over a million state residents had personal information stolen in a data breach earlier this year by a Russia-linked ransomware gang. In a statement published Thursday, the Maine government said hackers exploited a vulnerability in its MOVEit file-transfer system, which stored sensitive data on state residents. The hackers used […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All righ
The New Steam Deck Has an OLED Screen
How-To Geek / 12h
The Steam Deck made taking PC games on the go much easier, and it also spawned an entire market of competitors such as the ASUS ROG Ally . Even in the face of so many alternatives, the original Steam Deck remains popular, especially at its (relatively) low price. Now, the Steam Deck is getting a refresh with an OLED screen and a bunch of other improvements.
Avatar: The Last Airbender's Trailer Bends the Anime Into Live-Action
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Netflix made clear its intent to create a live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender years ago, with occasional information in the form of casting for the first season’s various characters. Things really began to kick into gear earlier this year as the streamer planted the show’s flag for a 2024 release, and… Read more...
xFyro Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Are On Sale For $30 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
xFyro Hybrid ANC wireless Bluetooth earbuds are on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $59). These earbuds feature three different feedback and feedforward microphones on each earbud, so noise can be captured and canceled at any frequency. These earbuds offer studio-quality audio with 7mm graphene drivers, are equipped… Read more...
Tumblr’s staff is reportedly reduced to a skeleton crew
Engadget / 12h
Tumblr, a flailing social media site from a bygone era, may be run by a skeleton crew from now on. An alleged internal memo from parent company Automattic has made the rounds on social platforms (including Threads ), stating it has “not gotten the expected results from our effort.” The decision appears to mark a sharp U-turn from a separate leak this summer, claiming Automattic was building a Tik
Omegle Was Forced to Shut Down by a Lawsuit From a Sexual Abuse Survivor
36Wired / 12h
Omegle connected strangers to one another and had a long-standing problem of pairing minors with sexual predators. A legal settlement took it down.
OpenAI wants to work with organizations to build new AI training datasets
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI is rolling out a new partnership program to collect datasets from third parties that it intends to use to train its AI models. The initiative, OpenAI Data Partnerships, will seek large-scale private and public information that it says is “not already easily accessible online to the public.” The company says the data it will collect doesn't necessarily have to be quantitative or in text for
Woot Has Refurbished Blink and Ring Security Cameras for up to 71% Off
Lifehacker / 12h
Early Black Friday deals are in full swing: Target , Best Buy , and Walmart all have their deals live already, and Amazon just put out their Black Friday plans (with some deals available now ). But if you’re looking for even better deals on Blink and Ring security cameras—and some other Amazon devices—it’s Woot you want… Read more...
Google Denies That Its ‘Project Hug’ Bribed 20 Developers
Gizmodo / 12h
Google executives defended its internal campaign “ Project Hug ,” which enticed 20 developers to not create app stores competitive with Google Play according to Epic Games, in an ongoing trial Thursday. Read more...
Obamacare Call Center Staff Strike Over Steep Health Care Costs and Scarce Bathroom Breaks
42Wired / 12h
Staff at US federal contractor Maximus claim they only get six minutes a day to use the bathroom, are monitored by an AI system that reports them for going off script, and can’t afford health care.
Google Stops Selling Fitbits in Regions Where it Doesn't Sell Pixels
Gizmodo / 13h
It’s a weird time to be a Fitbit user. Google has stopped selling Fitbit devices in key markets around the world. The company quietly pulled several models of its fitness-centric wearables from store shelves in countries across several
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