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Wow: American Airlines Axes Austin Flights
1KOne Mile at a Time / 8h
In 2021 and 2022, American Airlines was focused on turning Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) into a focus city. While the airline previously primarily flew to American hubs from Austin, American’s network out of the city has grown to over three dozen destinations, ranging from Cancun, to Orange County, to Tampa. That growth is finally being reversed, in a major way. American canceling most Austin ro
Leaked benchmark suggests Apple’s M3 Pro CPU isn’t nearly as ‘scary fast’ as M3 Max
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Apple’s new M3 Pro is not that much faster than its predecessor, if an early (leaked) benchmark is to be believed (so apply skepticism appropriately as we head into this story). This comes from Vadim Yuryev of YouTube channel Max Tech , who tweeted (as flagged by MacRumors ) to point out a spilled benchmark of the M3 Pro (the only version of the new SoC, which has 12-cores). Breaking: The first A
Delta Passenger Unleashes On Seat Recline Critic Behind Her
View from the Wing / 3h
A Delta Air Lines passenger reclined her seat, and the woman behind her - she says - began pushing her seat back throughout the rest of the flight. In response, she didn't ask for help from a flight attendant. Instead she began yelling at the woman behind her. And another passenger caught it on video. The passengers behind the woman denied pushing her seat and that just drove the her to the brink
The best all-inclusive resorts in Mexico
The Points Guy / 8min
When you think of all-inclusive resorts and Mexico , images of Jell-O shooters and bland buffet food coupled with sunburn and long waits at the Cancun airport might come to mind. Darling, that’s so last decade. Mexico’s all-inclusive resorts are luxurious affairs these days, thanks to an influx of money and new brands pumping into this sector. There’s an all-inclusive resort for all tastes, from
Nicholas Cage Has Accepted He Must Be Both an Actor and a Meme
Gizmodo / 40min
These days, it doesn’t take much for a Hollywood star to become a meme and have it hang over their career for several years. Nicholas Cage is perhaps the perfect embodiment of this: over the decades, there’ve been so many memes made of his various roles—from Con Air and National Treasure to Face/Off and Ghost Rider.… Read more...
Huge: Redeem Qatar Airways Avios On JetBlue
One Mile at a Time / 55min
For now we’ll mark this as “developing,” but this has the potential to be exciting… Qatar Airways adds award redemptions on JetBlue JetBlue and Qatar Airways have had a close partnership for quite some time, including a codeshare agreement. Up until now, there have been no reciprocal redemption opportunities. Fortunately that appears to have just changed. I received an email from Qatar Airways Pr
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Flight Attendant Caught Taking Video Up Passenger’s Skirt
View from the Wing / 1h
A flight attendant working Aeromexcio flight 520 from Mexico City to Cancun was filmed taking video that appears to be up a passenger's skirt as she walks by the galley of the Boeing 737 MAX to board. The man appears to slide his phone across the galley floor, while pretending to check the drawer of a galley beverage cart. The camera moves as the passenger moves. Continue reading ...
If You Search for Someone on Instagram, Will They Know?
How-To Geek / 1h
Do you need to know if a user will find out you've searched for them on Instagram? Or are you trying to find out if anyone has searched for you lately? Instagram keeps things fairly simple in this regard, so you can learn all you need to know below. Let's dive in.
Before you found a startup, think about your personal goals
TechCrunch / 1h
If you're looking to make a significant difference in the world, your startup could be the vehicle that drives that change. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
GTA 6: Release date, leaks, and more
Mashable / 1h
The world has changed a lot since 2011. We've been through a pandemic, a new King in England, and the death of Twitter. And through all of that, the only constant that's remained is Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto V . The first trailer for Rockstar's genre-defining game was released 12 years ago, and since then, fans have been clamoring for the studio's next installment, Grand Theft Auto VI . SE
How to Rotate Your PC's Screen (or Fix a Sideways Screen)
46How-To Geek / 1h
Windows can rotate your screen without any extra software. This is especially useful if you have a desktop monitor that rotates. Many PCs have hotkeys that can rotate your screen, too, and these are easy to press accidentally.
Fornite keeps breaking player count records since releasing its nostalgic OG season
Engadget / 1h
Fortnite players are definitely here for the new throwback season. Since the release of “ Fortnite OG ” at the end of last week, public player counts have reached new all-time highs, according to trackers like Fortnite.gg — peaking on Saturday with over 6.1 million concurrent players. With Chapter 4 Season 5, or “Fortnite OG,” Fortnite is dipping back into its Chapter 1 glory days to bring player
D.H. Day Farm… Glen Haven, Michigan
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Guide To Ethiopian Airlines Business Class Seats
49One Mile at a Time / 2h
Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s largest airline, offering a significant amount of both short haul and long haul capacity. While the Star Alliance carrier is generally pretty well regarded, Ethiopian does have quite the variety of business class seats. In the near future I’m planning a trip on Ethiopian, so I’ve been researching the variety of business class seats that Ethiopian operates. I wanted
The first AI nation? A ship with 10,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs worth $500 million could become the first ever sovereign territory that relies entirely on artificial intelligence for its future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A floating data center containing thousands of Nvidia GPUs has raised questions over whether the practice could result in the creation of sovereign AI states in the future. The BlueSea Frontier Compute Cluster (BSFCC), created by US firm Del Complex, is essentially a gargantuan barge containing 10,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs worth a combined $500 million. In an announcement on X (formerly Twitter), Del
Is demand for premium and international travel here to stay? It depends on which airline you ask
The Points Guy / 2h
After a summer of sky-high demand for international travel and premium cabins, the “Big Three” U.S. airlines — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines — all reported record profits. Now, those airlines are hoping those trends are long-term. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter . “Overseas, we think there’s just a lot more opportunity,
The circular economy promises to remake retail. Why is it so hard to trust?
TechCrunch / 2h
Even if sustainability isn’t a key differentiator, brand-owned resale sites can help capture some of the value that would otherwise go to secondhand markets. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why Alka-Seltzer Is a Cleaning Secret Weapon
Lifehacker / 2h
It has probably seen you through indigestion and hangovers, but Alka-Seltzer can do more than settle your stomach: It can also help clean your home. In addition to aspirin, two of its other main ingredients are cleaning powerhouses: Sodium bicarbonate (better known as baking soda ) and citric acid —which works like… Read more...
How to Change the Alarm Volume on iPhone
37How-To Geek / 2h
Is your iPhone's alarm volume too quiet or too loud for you? Whether you're getting up at sunrise or just need a reminder, you can finetune the alarm so that you'll never miss an alarm and also won't be totally jarred by it.
Awful: Hamburg Airport Armed Hostage Situation
65One Mile at a Time / 2h
It has been a terrifying weekend at Hamburg Airport, as there was an armed hostage situation revolving around a child custody case. Fortunately after 18 hours, the situation has been resolved, and no one was injured. Child hostage situation at Hamburg Airport On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at around 8PM local time, Hamburg Airport announced that it was shutting down, due to a situation involving
How the meandering legal definition of 'fair use' cost us Napster but gave us Spotify
Engadget / 2h
The internet's " enshittification ," as veteran journalist and privacy advocate Cory Doctorow describes it, began decades before TikTok made the scene. Elder millennials remember the good old days of Napster — followed by the much worse old days of Napster being sued into oblivion along with Grokster and the rest of the P2P sharing ecosystem, until we were left with a handful of label-approved, c
Skybound is Bringing Back Spike & Mike's Animation Festival
Gizmodo / 2h
During this weekend’s Toronto Animation Industry Conference, Invincible company Skybound Entertainment revealed it’s acquired the rights to Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation. Read more...
Why last week felt like 2021 in fintech
TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to The Interchange, where we take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week. If you want to receive The Interchange directly in your inbox every Sunday, head here to sign up! Last week, we chronicled some big rounds in the fintech space, Intuit’s decision to shutter Mint and what that means […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
7 Reasons To Get The Marriott Business Credit Card
100+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card While Marriott has an extensive co-brand credit card portfolio , the $125 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ) Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card ( review ) is the only small business card in the collection. There’s huge value to having this card, especially if you’re going for elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. In this
The Best Budget Chromebooks in 2023
How-To Geek / 2h
While Chromebooks are generally affordable laptops, you can save even more money if you know where to look. You can get a fantastic Chromebook for under $400 if you're willing to make some compromises.
How to Mount an ISO image in Windows 7, 8, and 10
How-To Geek / 2h
Windows finally offers a built-in way to mount ISO disc image files on Windows 10, Windows 11 , and Windows 8. If you're using Windows 7, you'll need a third-party tool.
Chapel Rock along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.
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Brümate’s early Black Friday sale knocks 25 percent off drinkware
Engadget / 3h
Brümate is holding an early Black Friday sale, offering 25 percent off most drinkware sets, including the well-regarded Hopsulator Trio. The deals start today and end on November 7, so you have some time to think about which insulated cups catch your fancy. Once you decide, just enter the code “Cyber25” at checkout. As an example, this sale brings the price of the Hopsulator Trio down to $23.50 f
A new watchOS update is on the way to fix Apple Watch battery drain issues
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
If you've been experiencing poor battery life on your Apple Watch 9 or an older model since watchOS 10.1 rolled out, you should know that help is on the way – and Apple is preparing a fix in a forthcoming software update. An internal Apple memo, sent to Apple Authorized Service Providers and seen by MacRumors , says that a fix for battery drain is "coming soon". However, the memo doesn't go into
5 Best GoPro Cameras (2023): Compact, Budget, Accessories, and Tips
26Wired / 4h
You're an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hidden software tricks to try.
Taskbar Icons Not Showing on Windows 11? Try These 6 Fixes
How-To Geek / 4h
The Windows 11 taskbar is a speedy gateway to accessing your active and favorite applications. But what if the icons on the taskbar disappear suddenly?
I saved every receipt — here’s how much it actually costs to go on a Disney cruise
The Points Guy / 4h
One of the best things about cruising is that you can pay for a cruise months in advance, forget how much it costs, and then board the ship on embarkation day blissfully ignorant of how much you paid to get there and ready for vacation spending. While I’m not one to keep a tally of every dollar I spend on trips, it’s sometimes nice to know exactly how much I’ve spent, down to booking a hotel the
How to Become More Curious (And Why You Should)
Lifehacker / 4h
Curiosity is often discussed as something that’s “natural”: A trait that some people (and animals) have had since birth. But it’s not that simple. Read more...
What to Know About the Coming U.S. Hydrogen Energy Boost
Gizmodo / 4h
The Biden administration is betting on hydrogen to power the country, create well-paying jobs, and lower climate-warming emissions. Last month, the president announced that $7 billion will be invested to create seven regional hydrogen-producing hubs across the U.S., promising to work with unions and disadvantaged… Read more...
Guide To Delta SkyMiles Lifetime Million Miler Status
200+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Many travel loyalty programs offer the ability to earn lifetime elite status. Ordinarily elite status has to be earned on an annual basis, so it sure is nice to be able to not worry about requalifying for status anymore. I’ve written in the past about lifetime hotel elite status, including with Hilton Honors , Marriott Bonvoy , and World of Hyatt . When it comes to airlines, I’ve covered Alaska M
From our stacks: Illustration “A medieval sloping bedstead of metal and rope, From Viollet-le-Duc…
Music, Arts & Literature / 5h
From our stacks: Illustration “A medieval sloping bedstead of metal and rope, From Viollet-le-Duc (1855-8), Vol. 1, p. 172 ,” from The Philosophy of the Bed . Mary Eden and Richard Carrington. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 1961.
The JWST Has Spotted Giant Black Holes All Over the Early Universe
36Wired / 5h
Giant black holes were supposed to be bit players in the early cosmic story. But James Webb Space Telescope observations are finding an unexpected abundance of the beasts.
Focal Theva No. 1 Speakers Review: Smooth and Creamy
Wired / 5h
This beautiful pair of speakers is among the best you’ll find under a thousand bucks.
How American Airlines Pilots Took Down The Austin Focus City
View from the Wing / 5h
The airline is required under its pilot deal to have 85% of its regional flying in and out of hubs (defined as the legacy American Airlines hubs, plus airports where they operate 100 or more flights). Austin isn't a 100-plus flight city. American runs a peak of 78 flights (low 50s on Saturdays, 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday). They don't have the gate space for more than that, and even if they did
How to Find Drafts on Facebook
How-To Geek / 5h
Drafts are the posts that you have yet to discard or publish on your Facebook account. If you want to return to a previously saved draft so you can continue editing it, we'll show you how to do that in Facebook. Let's get started.
Devious Device Can Crash People's iPhones Just by Being Near Them
Futurism / 5h
Bluetooth-ache Watch out, iPhone users. There's a little device out there that can hijack the wireless Bluetooth standard to crash your smartphone — and the only way to protect yourself against it is to turn off Bluetooth completely. Known as the Flipper Zero, the gadget is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to attacking short range wireless communications devices using standards like Bluetooth,
Pilots Testing Electric Airplane Say It's Weirdly Quiet
75Futurism / 5h
Feeling Fly Pilot Chris Caputo recently took to the skies in an electric airplane dubbed CX300, a sleek and futuristic six-seater built by his Vermont-based employer Beta Technologies. But it wasn't the flight down the East Coast to deliver it to the Air Force for testing that left an impression on Caputo, as the New York Times reports , nor the nearly two dozen stops for recharging over 16 days
Marathon Runners’ Bodies Appear to Be Devouring Brain Tissue, Scientists Say
60Futurism / 5h
Talk about using your head. In a recent — though yet-to-be-peer-reviewed — paper , scientists posit that marathon runners' bodies might turn to brain tissue as a mid-race energy source, gobbling down the mind's protective myelin layer and turning it into fuel. Myelin is a fatty tissue found in our body's nervous system, coating our brain and nerve fibers in an extensive casing of insulating plasm
Most monstrous marsquake ever reveals where it came from
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / InSight captured seismic waves released when an impact formed this crater in 2021. But a similar event can't be tied to any craters. Earth has earthquakes. Mars has marsquakes . There is just one difference: marsquakes are most frequently caused by meteoroid crashes since the Red Planet lacks the tectonic plates that shift pieces of crust on Earth. So what caused the most intense marsqu
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 5
Mashable / 5h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Where the Hell Is X CEO Linda Yaccarino?
64Wired / 6h
Despite Linda Yaccarino having the top job at X, Elon Musk’s outsize presence may be hampering her ability to succeed.
Here’s Everything You Can Do With Copilot, the Generative AI Assistant on Windows 11
39Wired / 6h
Microsoft’s operating system just got supercharged with Bing and Dall-E integrations, and more.
What Is Goose Down Fill Power? (2023): Fill Weight, Synthetics
20Wired / 6h
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us fill you in.
7 new horror movies for November 2023 on Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The spooky season might be officially over but that's not to say there aren't a slew of must-see horror movies heading to streaming in November. October brought a glut of brand new titles to the best streaming services and while we've got a handful of those here – a body horror from a first-time director over on Shudder is well worth your time – the majority are a mix of classics, modern classics
Hey Google, Drop YouTube Music From YouTube Premium and I’m In
How-To Geek / 6h
YouTube is the most popular streaming platform in the world, and you can watch all of it for free with a $14 Premium subscription. YouTube Music Premium—which costs $11 on its own— is included for free. But is it actually free? YouTube Premium would be more appealing without it.
Chinese Government Wants Mass Production of Humanoid Robots By 2025
Futurism / 6h
Rapid Robots The Chinese government is pushing mass production of humanoid robots — and apparently wants it done on an astoundingly rapid timetable. As the South China Morning Post reports , the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued a nine-page advisory calling on the country's manufacturing sector to "establish a humanoid robot innovation system, make breakt
Scientists Claim New Pig Blood Compound Reverses Biological Age of Rats
66Futurism / 6h
A pair of scientists have unveiled a new anti-aging therapeutic, made from the blood of young pigs, that they claim reverses biological age in rats. In a press release , Yuvan Research said its new compound, which it's calling E5, was made from young pig blood and injected into aging rats. As a result, it says the "epigenetic clocks" of said rats were set back by a whopping 67.4 percent average,
A huge number of companies still think they're missing out on AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A large number of business leaders are concerned that their company is missing out on the transformational benefits that have become possible with generative AI, according to a new report by Salesforce. The study of 600 UK technical and business leaders found that almost nine in 10 (89%) see data management as a higher priority now that they are faced with beneficial AI technologies. Poor houseke
Hiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Adapter Review: Your All-Day Plug and Play
How-To Geek / 7h
It's not often I sing the praises of a regular ole' USB hub , but the Hiearcool 7-in-1 USB-C Adapter is one of the best plug-and-play products I've ever purchased. It requires little to no thinking to operate, gives you seven convenient connections, and is easy to travel with.
Tesla Full Self-Driving Helpless When Cameras Fog Up in Cold Weather
Futurism / 7h
Fogged Up Tesla CEO Elon Musk has doubled down on the use of camera-based driver-assistance hardware for the company's lineup of EVs. That's despite other autonomous vehicle companies successfully using LIDAR-based systems for their self-driving efforts, even alarming Tesla's own engineers . Technical capabilities aside, it turns out that relying on cameras comes with potentially serious practica
Humans Are Spiking the Level of Poisonous Mercury in the Atmosphere
100+Futurism / 7h
Mercurial Measurements Mercury pollution levels in the Earth's atmosphere have spiked by seven times since the modern era began around 1500 CE, new research shows. The work, published as a study in the journal Geophysical Research Letters , found that the atmosphere once contained about 580 metric tons of mercury before human emissions of the substance began. Today, those atmospheric mercury leve
OnePlus 12 leaks point to upgrades for the battery and camera setup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
If you're eagerly awaiting the arrival of the OnePlus 12 , then you shouldn't have much longer to wait: the phone is expected to break cover before the end of the year, and we've now got some more leaked information on exactly what's coming. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station (via GSMArena ) notes that the phone has made an appearance at the relevant Chinese regulator, apparently confirming
Why is the internet so horny for masked men?
Mashable / 7h
From thirsting over “Daddy" Michael Myers to simping for Scream franchise villain Ghostface, the internet is really into masked men. Last month, the phrase "Ghostface kink" trended on Google search because TikTok users were in the (horny) Halloween spirit. Some creators made videos from the point of view of someone being murdered by him (for sexy purposes), while others bought their partners Ghos
Get your work done on the go with this 2019 iPad Air
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: As of November 5, you can get a refurbished 64GB iPad Air 3rd-Gen for just $279.97 instead of $629 — which is a savings of 55%. If you or someone you know is looking for a tablet that offers quality and portability, you've come to the right place. Tablets hit that sweet spot between a laptop and a smartphone that allows you to take your work or entertainment on the go, but with more screen
Get this precision smart ruler for just $115
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through Nov. 9, you can snag the NeoRuler smart digital ruler for just $114.97 instead of the usual $128.99 — that's a savings of 10% for a limited time. An old-school ruler is good for a lot of things, but highly precise work might need a tool more suited to the job. The NeoRuler smart digital ruler is a focused measurement tool that can pair with your phone to quickly take accurate measu
Get a refurbished MacBook Pro for $350
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through Nov. 9, you can save an extra 70% on a refurbished MacBook Pro (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for yourself or someone on your holiday list. Get it for just $349.97 (reg. $1,199) for a limited time. This holiday season, you can treat yourself or a loved one to an Apple laptop that seamlessly combines power, performance, and portability at a price that won't break the bank. This refur
Work or create on the go with this iPad Pro bundle for $290
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through Nov. 9, you can pick up a refurbished 2017 iPad Pro (256GB, WiFi) for only $289.97 instead of $679 — that's a savings of 57%. Plus, it comes with a tempered glass screen protector, case, and charger. In this on-the-go world, a tablet is an easy way to take work and entertainment with you. Whether you commute for work or travel often (like going to see family for the holidays), a ta
Up your resume game with the AI Resume Builder for $33
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: This AI Resume Builder is said to help you apply to jobs two times faster. Through Nov. 9, snag a lifetime subscription on sale for just $32.97 — that's over 90% in savings. The new year is a time of reflection, celebration, and, for many, setting goals for the upcoming year. If you or someone on your gift list is looking to make a career change soon, getting a tool that helps foster succe
Awful: Hamburg Airport Armed Hostage Situation
65One Mile at a Time / 8h
It has been a terrifying weekend at Hamburg Airport, as there’s an ongoing hostage situation that revolves around a child custody case… Child hostage situation at Hamburg Airport On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at around 8PM local time, Hamburg Airport announced that it was shutting down, due to a situation involving the police. While details were limited at first, that quickly changed. A man repo
Brian Cox Says AI Replacing Actors Is a “Human Rights Issue”
Futurism / 8h
Cox Cage Although nobody's rushing to replace Brian Cox's gravelly voice or Shakespearean visage anytime soon, the Scottish "Succession" star is still looking out for the little guy in a recent interview where he trashed the use of AI in the TV and film industry. In a chat with England's Sky News , Cox sounded off on the use of AI in Hollywood as the Screen Actors Guild strike over the issue near
Global Warming Is Even Worse Than We Thought, Scientist Says
Futurism / 8h
Climate Climb In 1988, climate scientist James Hansen shook the world when he famously testified before Congress that global warming was affecting our planet. Now, the former director of NASA's Goddard Institute has another dire message for humanity: that simply reducing greenhouse gas emissions won't be enough. In a new study set to be published in the journal Oxford Open Climate Change , Hansen
Buy United MileagePlus Miles With 100% Bonus (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Strategically buying miles & points can represent a great deal, especially for luxury travel. United Airlines MileagePlus has just launched its latest sale on purchased miles . As usual, different members may be targeted for different offers. While I’ll cover the details of this offer, let me state that I almost
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