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The Second Person to Get a Pig Heart Transplant Just Died
300+Wired / 7h
Lawrence Faucette died six weeks after undergoing the experimental procedure involving a genetically engineered pig organ.
Now Open: Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal A
3KOne Mile at a Time / 18h
It’s a big day for aviation in the UAE, as the first flight has operated today from Abu Dhabi Airport’s much anticipated new terminal. Over the next couple of weeks, we can expect all flights to transition to the new terminal. Let’s go over all the details, including what has made this project so complicated. Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A transition details Between now and November 14, 2023, Abu D
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S24 series case images show overly familiar designs
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra phones have kept with roughly the same design for the last two years, and it looks like they will do for at least one more year too, going by some leaked images of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cases. These images – shared by reputable leaker @UniverseIce – on Weibo (via NotebookCheck ), show a case for a very rectangular phone, with a likely quad-lens camera. There are actually
Harris to Announce Steps to Curb Risks of A.I.
NYT > Technology / 9min
The vice president plans to flesh out a sweeping executive order President Biden signed this week and push toward global standards at a summit in London.
Buy now, pay later platform Tabby nabs $200M in Series D funding at $1.5B valuation
TechCrunch / 10min
The past year and a half have witnessed multiple startups facing valuation cuts as funding from VCs waned in an environment of rising interest rates. In this context, fintechs, especially buy now, pay later companies serving Western customers, including Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna, have encountered challenges in the public and private markets. Yet, Tabby, a […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reser
Kamala Harris announces AI Safety Institute to protect American consumers
Engadget / 17min
Just days after President Joe Biden unveiled a sweeping executive order retasking the federal government with regards to AI development, Vice President Kamala Harris announced at the UK AI Safety Summit on Tuesday a half dozen more machine learning initiatives that the administration is undertaking. Among the highlights: the establishment of the United States AI Safety Institute, the first releas
How to access Korean Netflix for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing extra Netflix libraries. Unlock Korean Netflix from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. So you're interested in accessing South Korean Netflix? We're not surprised. This content library boasts a huge range of popular Korean dramas , alongside 109 Oscar-winning films and the highest number of Emmy-winning titles offered by any of Netflix's glo
How to access Peacock for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions. Access your Peacock subscription from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. Peacock is a popular U.S. streaming service offering a wide range of hit shows, new releases, and movies. It's one of the best streaming platforms around, but it's not perfect. If you're trying to connect to Peacock from a location that doesn't support
A lifetime subscription to this AI image generator is on sale for 88% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Pixilio is on sale for £32.70, saving you 88% on list price. The process of finding the perfect stock photos for your webpage, social media posts, or presentations can be long and, many times, unsuccessful. To find exactly what you're looking for — no matter how far-fetched you might think it is — you could harness the power of artificial intelligence to generate
13 of the best ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Find the best free online ChatGPT courses on Udemy. Learn how to boost your business, increase your productivity, and so much more. Have you tried using ChatGPT ? If you have, you'll know all about it's enormous potential . If you haven't, you've got a big surprise coming your way. Whether or not you're familiar with this popular chatbot, you should take the opportunity to learn more about
AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
20BBC News - Technology / 1h
Usage of the acronym for artificial intelligence has quadrupled this year, the publisher says.
This 90-passenger school bus has nearly 300 miles of range
32Engadget / 1h
Your EV may go a long way between charges, but can it carry dozens of passengers? GreenPower can boast both of those things with its latest electric school bus called "Mega Beast," it announced in a press release spotted by Electrek . A massive 387 kWh battery supplies nearly 300 miles of range and it can carry up to 90 people — around three classrooms full of kids. The long wheelbase Type D mode
How to watch the 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming platforms from around the world. Watch the 2023 Melbourne Cup for free on 10 Play with ExpressVPN. There are a number of world-famous horse racing events , but only the Melbourne Cup is known as "the race that stops the nation". So whether you're a massive fan of horse racing, or you just like seeing all the jockeys in their colo
Save 49% on the best VPN for 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3'
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best VPN for gaming. Find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 lobbies with less skilled opponents with this high-speed VPN. Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) £82.82 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a revamp of the legendary 2011 game of the same name, and we absolutely canno
Google and Match Group settle antitrust case before it goes to trial
29Engadget / 1h
The antitrust lawsuit Epic Games and Match Group have filed against Google was supposed to go to trial on November 6 , but now it looks like the video game developer might go at it alone. Google and Match, the parent company of Tinder, OkCupid and Hinge, have reached an agreement and have agreed to drop all claims against each other. According to Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal , Google has
Belkin's next-gen iPhone charging dock will sport a more chic and compact design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Belkin has recently revealed its new BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Dock, a MagSafe wireless charger for Apple devices sporting an unusual, coffee cup-esque design. It’s even roughly the size of one. When we first laid eyes on the stand, we thought the protruding piece of metal on the rear was a handle, but it’s actually a fast-charging puck for the Apple Watch . According to the company, that little par
Download the Temu app to get £20 off early Black Friday deals
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Temu has launched a wide range of early Black Friday deals, with discounted headphones, drones, smartwatches, and more on offer. Get £20 off all products by downloading the Temu app . Opens in a new window Credit: Temu Download Temu App £20 off early Black Friday deals Are you ready for Black Friday ? No, seriously. Are you really ready? Black Friday is always intense, with literally thous
WeWork plans to file for bankruptcy, reports say
BBC News - Technology / 2h
The troubled office-sharing firm declined to comment when contacted by the BBC.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 1
Mashable / 4h
New day, new week, new month, new Wordle ! As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out the answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can skip to the end of this article for Nov. 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come from? Originally crea
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Lifehacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 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 learn how everything fits together. Beware, there are spoilers … Read more...
Elon Musk Talked Beast Mode Cybertruck Today, I Talked Beast Mode Cybertruck 8 Months Ago
Next Big Future / 5h
Today, Elon Musk talked with Joe Rogan about a Beast Mode version of the Cybertruck. He said it would have a 0 to 60 mph time of less than 3 seconds. Eight months ago I predicted that there would be
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, November 1 (game #646)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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
Who’s going (and who’s not) to the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park?
TechCrunch / 6h
Ahead of the AI Safety Summit starting tomorrow morning taking place outside of London in Bletchley Park, today, the U.K. government has confirmed more details about who is actually going to be attending the event. The list’s publication comes after weeks of speculation and criticism that the event’s line up — both in terms of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ultra Rare RPG Invisible Sun Is Making a Magical Comeback
Gizmodo / 6h
In 2018, Monte Cook Games released Invisible Sun, a massive tabletop game where players took on the role of vislae—newly awakened sorcerers that have returned to travel across the planes of existence in order to hone their magic after exile. It was delivered in a literal black box and sold out almost immediately,… Read more...
Comma AI Self Driving Close Behind Tesla FSD
Next Big Future / 7h
The comma 3X is custom hardware designed to live in your car, and purpose built to run openpilot. The comma 3X has three beautiful HDR cameras, two cameras to watch the road and one night-vision camera to see inside the car. Besides cameras, the comma 3X has a suite of connectivity and sensors including cellular ... Read more
I’m Struggling to Think of a Good Example to Use for Google's New '.ing' Domain Name
Gizmodo / 7h
Google has introduced a new top-level domain for the web to use. It’s .ing, and it seems it exists primarily to challenge the internet and its capacity for creativity. I must admit, I’m struggl.ing to figure out a domain name that isn’t a curse word. Read more...
Two artists suing AI image makers never registered works with Copyright Office
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge Artists suing Stability AI, Deviant Art, and Midjourney hit a roadblock this week in their quest to prove allegations that AI image generators illegally use copyrighted works to mimic unique artistic styles without compensation or consent. On Monday, US district judge William H. Orrick dismissed many of the artists' claims after finding that the proposed class-action complaint "is defecti
Five Nights at Freddy's Trounces Mario and Halloween Ends to Smash Streaming Records
Gizmodo / 7h
Step aside, Halloween Ends. Sorry ‘bout ya, The Super Mario Bros Movie. There’s a new boss in town, and he’s tall, furry, and reeks of pizza. After a big weekend at the theatrical box office , Five Nights at Freddy’s —which released the same day on Peacock—has also done huge numbers for the streamer. Read more...
Fate of JetBlue-Spirit merger hangs in balance as antitrust trial begins in Boston
The Points Guy / 7h
Joining forces to take on the big players? Or cutting out competition at the lower levels? That’s the question as the Department of Justice squares off with JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in federal District court. The long-awaited trial over JetBlue and Spirit Airlines’ planned merger began on Tuesday in Boston, setting the stage for a showdown that could decide the long-term fates of both airlines
Delta flash sale: Round-trip flights to European cities starting at 33K SkyMiles
98The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve considered adding a trip to your 2023 or early 2024 travel calendar, now may be the time to book your flights. Delta Air Lines is running a SkyMiles award flash sale that’s dramatically cutting the number of SkyMiles you’ll need to book a flight to some coveted destinations. The deals on award fl
WeWork reportedly on the verge of filing for bankruptcy, stock plummets
23TechCrunch / 8h
WeWork is on the verge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal. If WeWork does indeed file, it shouldn’t come as a shock to close followers of the flexible workspace provider. WeWork warned in August in its second-quarter earnings that “substantial doubt exists about the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Virgin Atlantic cuts Austin-London route, a rare blow for the Texas city
The Points Guy / 8h
Virgin Atlantic announced this week that it will suspend its service between Austin and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) beginning in January 2024, delivering a rare bit of bad news for the otherwise-booming Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) . Virgin Atlantic’s London service will end Jan. 7. Passengers with tickets booked beyond that wind-down date will be offered refunds. The move com
Musk Tells Joe Rogan He’s Still Down to Kick Zuck’s Ass
Gizmodo / 8h
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made another appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast Tuesday in an almost three-hour talk on subjects that these two are heavily interested in: cars, mixed martial arts, and of course, cancel culture. Read more...
Joe Rogan Talks Mars and Cybertruck With Elon Musk
Next Big Future / 8h
Elon Musk talked with Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan shot an arrow at the door of the Cybertruck and made a small dent. The Tesla Cybertruck will have different weight but will be around 7000 lbs. Elon talks about the extinctionists who want all humans to die. Elon Musk is against the extreme environmentalists.
New Genetic Treatment Successfully Lets Deaf Children Hear
Futurism / 8h
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists in China claim they were able to give deaf children the ability to hear after subjecting them to a novel genetic treatment, according to MIT Technology Review . The scientists say they modified a harmless virus by implanting it with new genetic code and then injecting the resulting viruses into the children's cochlea, a spiral-shaped cavity in the ear th
Lapse, a New Photo App, Tries to Compete in an Instagram World
NYT > Technology / 8h
Lapse, a new photo app, has entered the fray. Can it last?
The Biggest Show on Netflix Right Now Is Based on a Comic You Can't Buy
21Gizmodo / 8h
Bodies tells the story of four different murder investigations linked across almost two centuries of British history, from the late Victorian era all the way to the near future. Launching a few weeks ago on Netflix to rave reviews, the show is now one of its most-watched programs of the moment—and you’d be hard… Read more...
Rosewood’s president on building luxury for locals and gearing up for company’s biggest growth year ever
The Points Guy / 8h
When you hear travel critics say that the big brands like Marriott and Hilton don’t really know how to run luxury hotels, it’s probably because those critics have stayed at a property affiliated with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The Texas-originating (the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas was the company’s first hotel) and now Hong Kong-based luxury hotel brand was born of the idea of crea
Lapse, a New Photo App, Tries to Compete in an Instagram World
NYT > Technology / 8h
Lapse, a new photo app, has entered the fray. Can it last?
Samsung’s Huge Odyssey Ark Monitor Now Has a KVM
How-To Geek / 8h
Samsung sells a lot of different PC monitors, but its Odyssey range might be the most innovative. Samsung pushed the envelope even further last year, when it released the Odyssey Ark monitor — a curved monitor with a 1000R curvature that could be set on either a horizontal or vertical orientation, depending on your needs. Now, the company has just released a second-gen model.
Panel Tells F.D.A. That CRISPR Sickle Cell Cure Is Safe Enough for Patients
300+NYT > Technology / 8h
The decision by an advisory committee may lead to Food and Drug Administration approval of the first treatment for humans that uses the CRISPR gene-editing system.
FAA completes SpaceX Starship safety review as environmental assessment remains ongoing
TechCrunch / 9h
The Federal Aviation Administration has finished a key portion of the launch license review for SpaceX’s Starship, bringing the company one step closer to a second launch. Regulators said Tuesday that they completed a safety review focused on how a Starship launch could affect public health and property. That review evaluates SpaceX’s “safety organization, system […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights
Update: Is it safe to travel to Israel, Egypt and the Middle East?
50The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated as new information becomes available and is accurate as of 12:37 p.m. EDT on Oct. 31. For the most up-to-date information, contact the U.S. Department of State or similar official websites. Escalating violence has taken an increasingly deadly toll on residents of both Israel and the Gaza Strip. While much less important, it has created instability
Tesla's Autopilot was not to blame for fatal 2019 Model 3 crash, jury finds
23Engadget / 9h
A California jury has found that Tesla was not at fault for a fatal 2019 crash that allegedly involved its Autopilot system, in the first US trial yet for a case claiming its software directly caused a death. The lawsuit alleged Tesla knowingly shipped out cars with a defective Autopilot system, leading to a crash that killed a Model 3 owner and severely injured two passengers, Reuters reports. P
Haiti Shuts Down High-Stakes Charter Business: $4,000 Tickets To Sneak Into U.S.
View from the Wing / 9h
Haiti experienced an unusual aviation situation where flights to the U.S. were up to 24 times costlier than those from the U.S., leading airlines to fly nearly empty planes to Haiti only to return full due to the country's unstable conditions. As Haiti became increasingly ungoverned with rampant gang violence, alternative routes for Haitians seeking U.S. entry emerged, notably through charter fli
Evil Week: How to Spy on People With Your iPhone
Lifehacker / 9h
Welcome to Evil Week , our annual dive into all the slightly sketchy hacks we’d usually refrain from recommending. Want to weasel your way into free drinks, play elaborate mind games, or, er, launder some money? We’ve got all the info you need to be successfully unsavory. Read more...
Make Way for Another New Horror-Centric Streamer: Nightstream
Gizmodo / 9h
Nightstream began as a virtual film festival in 2020, aimed at film fans hungry for new content during the height of the pandemic . But it’s now shifted its focus to better reflect the current entertainment landscape, and today announced a re-launch as a “year-round curated genre film VOD platform,” with titles… Read more...
Google and Match Group reach settlement in app store antitrust case
TechCrunch / 9h
Google and Match announced today they’ve reached a settlement in the antitrust battle Match waged against the tech giant, even as the court case continues with Fortnite maker Epic Games. As part of the settlement agreement, Match Group — which owns dating apps Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, Match.com and others — will be able to implement […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Trek to the Stars With October's Most Compelling Spaceflight Images
Gizmodo / 9h
From capturing precious asteroid samples and exploring volcanic moons to navigating mysterious toxic blobs and portraying fictional Space Force battles, October was a captivating month in spaceflight and space exploration, as these images attest. Read more...
Tesla Autopilot not responsible for 2019 fatal crash, jury says
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Tesla's controversial driver assistance feature Autopilot has received another pass. On Tuesday a jury in California found that Autopilot was not to blame for a 2019 crash in Riverside County that killed the driver and left his wife and son severely injured. That marks the second time this year a jury has found that Autopilot was not responsibl
Inserted AI-generated Microsoft poll about woman’s death rankles The Guardian
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Tuesday, The Guardian accused Microsoft of damaging its journalistic reputation by publishing an AI-generated poll beside one of its articles on the Microsoft Start website. The poll, created by an AI model on Microsoft's news platform, speculated on the cause of a woman's death, reportedly triggering reader anger and leading to reputational concerns for the new
SEC sues SolarWinds and CISO, says they ignored flaws that led to major hack
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Sean Gladwell) The US Securities and Exchange Commission sued SolarWinds Corp. and Chief Information Security Officer Timothy Brown yesterday, alleging that they concealed security failures that led to a nearly two-yearlong cyberattack known as "Sunburst." The attack , reportedly carried out by Russian hackers, inserted malicious code into SolarWinds network-manage
Tesla Beats Charges in Fatal Autopilot Crash Trial
Gizmodo / 9h
Tesla gained a victory in a lawsuit against its driver-assistance software on Tuesday. A California jury ruled that Tesla’s autopilot feature was not at fault for the crash that killed a Tesla driver and injured two passengers in 2019, according to a Reuters report. Read more...
Biden Terrified AI Will be Used to Create Bioweapons
Futurism / 9h
Bio Bomb In case you were existentially worried about AI-developed bioweapons , your fears may not be entirely unwarranted. Earlier today, President Joe Biden unveiled his much-anticipated executive order on AI — a very long, though not particularly solution-driven , list of AI concerns and risk mitigation suggestions, organized into eight distinct areas of interest. Of these categories, the firs
Unprecedented Biting Strength in Jurassic Lampreys Points to Flesh-Eating Past
30Gizmodo / 9h
Fossilized lampreys from the Jurassic period have surprised a team of paleontologists by their size and well-preserved feeding structures, indicating the creepy fish were already predatory 160 million years ago. Read more...
All trick, no treat: Royal Caribbean quietly raises automatic gratuity charges
69The Points Guy / 9h
Are you booked on a Royal Caribbean cruise this fall? Brace yourself for higher daily fees. In a Halloween surprise, the world’s largest cruise company on Tuesday began notifying passengers that the automatic gratuity it adds to passenger bills would soon rise by more than 10%. The line told booked passengers in an email that its service charge for staff would jump to $18 per person per day on No
Why the FDA Keeps Recalling Eye Drops
Lifehacker / 9h
You might be tired of hearing about eye drop recalls, but the FDA has issued a new list of eye drops to stop using. This time, it includes store brand lubricant eye drops from Target, CVS, and Rite Aid. They haven’t officially been recalled, but the FDA has recommended a recall based on tests that revealed potential… Read more...
Woman Gets New Cat—and Months of Diarrhea, in Possible Medical First
25Gizmodo / 9h
A woman’s newly adopted cat may have brought her an unwelcome gift: a bacterial germ that caused her months of diarrhea. In a new case report this month, doctors say that the woman’s bout of recurrent Clostridioides difficile could have been fueled by her cat, who also tested positive for the bacteria. Thankfully,… Read more...
Shawn Levy Really Wants You to Know Logan Matters to Deadpool 3
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Just because Hugh Jackman is returning as Wolverine doesn’t mean he didn’t die already. From the day it was announced that Jackman was joining Ryan Reynolds in the upcoming third Deadpool movie, the stars were adamant that the events of Logan, James Mangold’s 2017 classic , happened. “Logan died in Logan,” Reynolds said Read more...
WeChat Deemed a Security Risk in Canada, Banned on Government Devices
Gizmodo / 9h
Canada banned WeChat on government-issued phones on Monday, roughly two years after the Biden administration lifted American bans on the Chinese “everything” app. The Chief Information Officer of Canada says WeChat presents an unacceptable level of risk to privacy and security, in a press release . Read more...
Godzilla Day Celebrations Are Coming to Streaming
Gizmodo / 10h
Today may be Halloween, but there’s another big holiday this week: Godzilla Day , which marks the anniversary of Godzilla ’s release on November 3, 1954. As is tradition, Toho International has an array of festivities planned, including some that require you to stomp no further than your own couch. Read more...
Hallowe'en greeting, ca. 1923
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
petsincollections : Toronto Public Library Digital Collections
Why Putting More in a 401(k) Can Now Increase Your College Financial Aid
Lifehacker / 10h
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility for need-based financial aid for college. In previous years, the FAFSA asked families about the amount they contributed to employer-sponsored retirement accounts like 401(k)s each year, and factored it into households’ overall yearly… Read more...
Why Comcast built an accelerator to nurture sports startups
TechCrunch / 10h
Comcast, a division of NBCUniversal, which broadcasts multiple sports, developed an accelerator to help encourage sports tech startups. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
So long, Twitter Circles
TechCrunch / 10h
X, the app formerly known as Twitter, has shut down the Circles feature, which allowed users to post to a small, exclusive audience. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Artists Suing Stability AI Forced to Go Back to The Drawing Board on Copyright Claims
21Gizmodo / 10h
A group of artists suing generative AI companies for allegedly using their copyrighted works are down, but not out, following a recent federal judge’s order. On Monday, the judge presiding over a case brought by three visual artists dismissed the majority of the claims levied against Stability AI , Midjourney , and art… Read more...
Is a Priority Pass lounge membership actually worth it?
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Priority Pass provides members with access to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide. As a member, you can sometimes access airline-operated lounges that typically only business and first-class passengers — or that airline’s status-holding passengers — are granted access to. For example, the Turkish Air
Atari is buying retro game specialist Digital Eclipse
22Engadget / 10h
Atari has agreed to buy developer Digital Eclipse. The acquisition, which is expected to close in the coming days, will be worth up to $20 million based on the performance of Digital Eclipse over the next decade. Atari says that by bringing Digital Eclipse under its wing, it "will be able to further support its retro-focused growth strategy." Over the last several years, Digital Eclipse has becom
OpenAI Signals That It'll Destroy Startups Using Its Tech to Build Products
49Futurism / 10h
ChatGPT Wipeout OpenAI has emerged as one of the forerunners in the ongoing AI race , building on the immense popularity of its AI chatbot ChatGPT to gaining a tremendous amount of influence in the burgeoning industry. Now, the company has sent out a clear message to other startups in its ecosystem: if you're using OpenAI's products to make a buck, we might soon rip the rug out from under your fe
Google Chrome on iPhone Can Now Have a Bottom Address Bar
How-To Geek / 10h
It's been two years since Apple moved Safari's address bar to the bottom of the iPhone's screen. Now, after a long wait, Google is following in Apple's footsteps. A new setting in the Chrome iOS app moves its address bar to the bottom of your screen . This setting is optional and disabled by default.
Log analysis and security firm Graylog raises $9M in equity, $30M in debt
TechCrunch / 10h
The decline in VC funding for cybersecurity startups might finally be reversing course after months of discouraging trend lines. Recently, Crunchbase reported that cybersecurity startups raised nearly $1.9 billion through 153 deals in Q3 — a 12% increase from the $1.7 billion raised across 181 deals in the previous quarter. There’s anecdotal evidence of a […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserve
Google plans RISC-V Android tools in 2024, wants developers to “be ready”
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Google) Android is slowly entering the RISC-V era. So far we've seen Google say it wants to give the up-and-coming CPU architecture "tier-1" support in Android, putting RISC-V on equal footing with Arm. Qualcomm has announced the first mass-market RISC-V Android chip , a still-untitled Snapdragon Wear chip for smartwatches. Now Google has announced a timeline for developer tools
Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 23H2, a new baseline for the frequently updated OS
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) Windows 11's next yearly update is here. Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 2023 Update, also known as Windows 11 23H2, to the general public starting today, the company announced in a blog post . Microsoft Windows Servicing and Delivery VP John Cable describes the 23H2 update as "scoped," "cumulative," and "streamlined," which are all different ways of saying tha
This Portable Bluetooth Wireless Neckband Speaker Is $37.99
Lifehacker / 10h
These portable Bluetooth wireless neckband speakers give you more freedom to move about while you listen to music or podcasts—and right now, they’re sale for $37.99 (regularly $39); no coupon code is required. Read more...
YouTube's Ad Blocker Crackdown Is Getting Harder to Dodge
58Gizmodo / 10h
The best part about one company revolutionizing video-sharing on the internet is that it gets the say in how awful that experience can be. After beginning to roll out a healthy nudge to turn off ad blockers or subscribe to the platform’s ad-free Premium offering , YouTube is now forcing users’ hands. Read more...
2 US senators are targeting airlines’ frequent flyer and loyalty programs
30The Points Guy / 10h
In the latest congressional push dubbed consumer advocacy in the travel rewards credit card space, two U.S. senators are looking into “unfair and deceptive practices in airlines’ frequent flyer and loyalty programs,” per a joint press release . On Monday, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., asked the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Consumer Fi
Google Search can help you with your math homework thanks to new update
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google is updating its search engine and Lens tool with new features to help students visualize and solve tricky math problems. We’re not talking about basic arithmetic either. The upgraded Google Search can now tackle more complex forms of math like calculus and trigonometry. All you have to do is type in the equation or integral into the text bar at the top or take a picture of your homework wi
Tesla wins fatal Autopilot crash jury trial
31TechCrunch / 10h
A jury on Tuesday handed Tesla another win after siding with the automaker over allegations that its Autopilot advanced driver assistance system led to a death. The case, which was being tried in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, was filed by two passengers who survived a 2019 crash and alleged that Tesla […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Power Rangers' New Era Should Bring Them to Animation
39Gizmodo / 10h
This past August, the Power Rangers series turned 30 years old. While not entirely on the level of popularity as some of its other superheroic peers, there’s no denying the semi-tokusatsu franchise is in the hearts of fans and a certain generation. And like all long-running franchises, there comes a point where… Read more...
Is The Cheesecake Factory a bad place to take a first date? The internet is divided.
100+Mashable / 11h
Lots of folks have experienced a bad date. But it's not every day someone exposes the intimate details of their bad date online — down to the choice of restaurant their prospective date chose — garnering an audience of millions. For one woman, that happened when she pulled up to The Cheesecake Factory for a first date. Yes, the popular chain restaurant famed for its Bible-length menu is going vir
China’s ‘Most Ghetto Airport’: Handwritten Flight Info & $1.37 Tickets
View from the Wing / 11h
The Foshan Shadi airport, located near Guangzhou and Shenzhen, recently gained notoriety on Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and Weibo for being dubbed "the most ghetto airport in China," with features like handwritten flight information and lack of gender-separated toilets. Despite its reputation, the airport, which serves as a secondary hub for China United Airlines, offers incredibly
These Are Target's Best Early Black Friday Deals
Lifehacker / 11h
If you haven’t heard yet, early Black Friday deals are it this year— you should be shopping pre-Black Friday deals already. Some major retailers that have already been churning out deals include Best Buy and Amazon , and most recently, Target has been added their own sales to the mix. Read more...
Why there’s no such thing as the ‘best’ credit card
41The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s Note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. A common question we get here at TPG is, “What is the best credit card ?” And you might be here searching for an answer to that same question. If that’s the case, we can help by telling you: no one card is the “best.” Hear us out. The good news is that this relieves the pressure to find the single best credit card am
The M3 MacBook Pro: Made Dark for Halloween
Gizmodo / 11h
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What not to do when getting your grocery startup off the ground — with Abhi Ramesh from Misfits Market
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Abhi Ramesh, the founder and CEO at Misfits Market, the e-commerce site where customers can buy ugly or off-looking produce, meat or seafood in an effort to reduce food waste. Ramesh talked about: How he […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NASA Shows Off Image That Looks an Awful Lot Like Skeleton Fingers Floating in Space
42Futurism / 11h
Ghost in the Hand Astronomers have spotted what looks just like a ghostly skeleton hand floating in outer space some 16,000 light-years from Earth. A spooky image taken by NASA's newest X-ray telescope, the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE), shows a pulsar wind nebula dubbed MSH 15-52 casting shadowy finger-like protrusions in the form of energetic particles, forming a distinct shape of a
Target has a one-day early Black Friday deal on the Theragun Mini 2.0 at a record low price
Engadget / 11h
Therabody’s Theragun Mini 2.0 massage device is on sale as part of Target's Black Friday sale for $170 . That’s $30 off the MSRP of $200 and matches a previous record-low for the massage gun, so this early Black Friday deal could be your best chance to snag a muscle-soothing percussive therapy gadget on the cheap. To that end, the deal’s only accessible today and requires a Target Circle membersh
Venture X Business: 10 Reasons To Apply
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Business ( Rates & Fees ) We recently saw online applications open for the Capital One Venture X Business , which is Capital One’s new business card. While I’ve written a detailed review of this card , in this post I wanted to share 10 reasons that this business card should be in your wallet. While the $395 annual fee ( Rates & Fees ) might sound high
Three Things I Do to Protect My Plants Before a Freeze
Lifehacker / 11h
Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season—and I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze, which is a transformative event for your garden. While ideally we’d all be planting natives that are well-accustumed to our local climate, it’s not always realistic. We like what we like and are often willing to… Read more...
TC+ Roundup: What happened to the Adobe-Figma deal?
TechCrunch / 11h
It’s been over a year since Adobe announced that it intended to buy Figma for $20 billion, yet the two companies are still separate entities. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Canada joins list of nations to ban Kaspersky and WeChat from government devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Kaspersky and WeChat have been banned from Canadian government devices due to security concerns - although both companies think other motives are at play. This isn’t the first time both apps have been prohibited on the North American continent, as they were previously banned on US government devices too. Kaspersky, a well-known antivirus software suite, and WeChat, an instant messaging service ,
SBF’s defense puts forth a 35-minute last-ditch effort to show his good will
TechCrunch / 11h
Contrary to the picture prosecutors tried to paint, Bankman-Fried insisted that he was not involved in the day-to-day trading operations of Alameda or its “core operations.” © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Experience a Slice of Retro Marvel Comics Horror, Before the Brain Gets You!
29Gizmodo / 11h
Before Marvel Comics became Marvel Comics , the company had a whole host of different iterations and identities over the Golden Age of comics—and did so much more comics material than just superheroes. And now, in gloriously remastered high definition, you can experience a chilling jolt of some of that era’s spookiest… Read more...
Atari Moves Closer to Retro Gaming Throne With Digital Eclipse Acquisition
Gizmodo / 11h
Atari may not be the megalithic corporation seen in the movie Blade Runner with its logo plastered on massive holographic billboards, but the company’s most recent efforts have centered on becoming the main player for the retro revival . One of the most-lauded companies helping to revitalize and republish older, often… Read more...
How Telegram Became a Terrifying Weapon in the Israel-Hamas War
35Wired / 11h
Hamas posted gruesome images and videos that were designed to go viral. Sources argue that Telegram’s lax moderation ensured they were seen around the world.
It's not going well for artists in their battle against GenAI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A judge in California earlier this week dismissed some claims raised by artists in their fight against AI image-generating websites. The artists believe such sites have been using their work unlawfully. Parts of a class action brought by Sarah Andersen, Kelly McKernan, and Karla Ortiz were dismissed by US District Judge William Orrick, including all the allegations made against DeviantArt and Mid
Revealing the Maintenance Nightmare of Stealth Fighters
Next Big Future / 12h
The F-35As have critical failures every 11 flight hours and airframe-only (excluding engines and systems) maintenance is 4.4 man-hours per flight hour. The US air force is trying to fly its F35s from 250-316 hours each year. This would mean 1100-1400 hours each year on airframe maintenance and more hours on engines and systems. Each ... Read more
F117 Stealth Fighters Did Not Retire in 2008
Next Big Future / 12h
The F117 stealth figher has a near perfect combat record. It was used extensively in the first gulf war, Kosovo and all of the US wars from 1990 to 2008. The sixty or so F117 were supposed to be retired after 2008. However, it appears they were not decommissioned and destroyed. The only F117 Nighthawk ... Read more
Dinosaur-killing impact did its dirty work with dust
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY ) Classic whodunit mysteries work because just about every character ends up being a murder suspect. The demise of non-avian dinosaurs is a lot like that. The Chicxulub impact and its aftereffects created a huge range of potentially lethal suspects. Whodunit? A giant fireball and massive tsunamis? Wild swings in the climate? Global wildfires? A
Relish the Halloween horror of this purple fungus that “mummifies” spiders
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A purple parasitic fungus, discovered in March in a Brazilian rainforest, pokes out of a trapdoor spider’s burrow after wrapping itself around the unfortunate spider. (credit: João Araújo) It's Halloween, that time of year when we seek out scary things like vampires, werewolves, ghosts, mummies, and all kinds of similar fictional monsters. But Mother Nature has her own horrors—like the
TikTokkers put their partners to 'The Beckham Test'
Mashable / 12h
David Beckham doesn't just score goals — he and his wife Victoria are relationship goals. For many viewers of Beckham , Netflix 's limited documentary series about the footballer, the most memorable scene wasn't David calling out Victoria for referring to herself as "working class" or David getting a football cleat to the head, but rather the couple casually grooving to "Island in the Streams" by
Amex Improves Business Gold Earning And Benefits, Will Raise Annual Fee In February
View from the Wing / 12h
American Express just announced a refresh American Express® Business Gold Card. It comes with 4x Membership Rewards points-earning in new categories; up to $395 in statement credits at select merchants; new 3x points-earning accelerator categories; and an increased annual fee. Continue reading ...
Surface Laptop Studio 2 review: The ultimate all-rounder
27Engadget / 12h
Even among 2-in-1 PCs, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio offers a unique blend of performance and adaptability. But now on the second model, thanks to refreshed specs plus the addition of a USB-A port and a microSD card reader, it feels like Microsoft has given its mobile workstation the finishing touches it needed all along, resulting in what may be the ultimate all-rounder. Unfortunately with a
The ASUS Rog Ally Z1 Is a Solid Steam Deck Alternative
Lifehacker / 12h
The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme PC gaming handheld grabbed gamers’ attention when it arrived in June 2023, and since then, the company has released a slightly cheaper version of the device: the ASUS ROG Ally Z1 . At first glance, the only difference between them is the “Extreme” on the end of the name, but there are some… Read more...
Last-minute strategies for Marriott elite status
62The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. With just two months remaining until the new year, now is the time to earn Marriott elite qualifying nights for your 2024 status. Depending on your status tier and hotel brand you’re staying at, Marriott elite status includes a variety of perks like complimentary suite upgrades, breakfast for two daily and 4 p
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
Apple's Payment Requirements Are Out of Control, Dutch Regulators Say Enough Is Enough
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Apple ’s payment practices requiring subscription-forward apps to exclusively accept payments through Apple Pay violated antitrust laws, according to a Dutch regulator ruling reported by Bloomberg on Tuesday. The Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets ruled that Apple violated European Union antitrust laws by unfairly… Read more...
Joe Biden’s Big AI Plan Sounds Scary—but Lacks Bite
42Wired / 12h
Joe Biden’s new executive order is billed as the biggest governmental AI plan ever. Unless he can convince a dysfunctional US Congress and overseas rivals to play along, its effects will be limited.
Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony
41NYT > Technology / 12h
The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the criminal fraud trial.
Tesla Wins Suit That Blamed Its Software for Deadly Crash
100+NYT > Technology / 12h
The decision by a California jury is the first involving a fatal accident that lawyers representing the victims said was the fault of Tesla’s self-driving technology.
Sam’s Club Memberships Are $20 Today
Lifehacker / 12h
Right now, this limited-time offer gets you a one-year membership to Sam’s Club (with auto-renew) for $20.00 through today, Oct. 31. Read more...
The Google Pixel 7a is cheaper than ever at $374 in this early Black Friday deal
Engadget / 12h
Google’s budget Pixel 7a was already a more affordable alternative to the flagship Pixel, but with a 25 percent discount on Amazon right now, it’s an absolute steal. The Pixel 7a is down to just $374 from its original price of $500. It’s the lowest we’ve seen it drop yet, beating even the October Prime Day price by $25. The discounted Pixel 7a is unlocked for all carriers, and available in the co
Twitter Admits Elon Musk Has Destroyed More Than Half Its Value
300+Futurism / 12h
Hell, Meet Handbasket It's been a little over a year since Elon Musk bought Twitter, and in that time, the company's self-proclaimed value has plummeted more than 50 percent. First reported by Fortune , the valuation of the since-renamed X was listed as just $19 billion in its new employee equity plan — a 55 percent drop from the $44 billion Musk paid for it in October of last year. According to
Skating/murder sim Rollerdrome is coming to Xbox Game Pass
Engadget / 12h
Skating video games are always a good time, especially when paired with high-octane action and violence. Rollerdrome is no exception, allowing players to complete death-defying roller-skating tricks and death-inducing headshots all at the same time. The game’s been an absolute hit since originally releasing for PS4, PS5 and Steam back in August of last year. Now, it’s coming to Xbox as a day one
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Nightmare Before Christmas With Spooky Merch and More
48Gizmodo / 12h
It’s almost time for the Pumpkin King to go full Sandy Claws as Halloween Town makes way for Christmas Town—but don’t worry, the holidays can stay haunted with the latest collections inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas . Read more...
Pinterest Hits Record-Breaking Numbers Thanks to Gen Z
Gizmodo / 12h
Pinterest reported its highest monthly active users ever on the platform Monday at 482 million in the third quarter. The photo board service says user growth was largely driven by Gen Z users who are the fastest-growing, most engaged users on the platform. Read more...
Windows 11's Latest Update Adds a Little AI to Everything
23Gizmodo / 12h
Windows 11's big annual update is live and rolling out. Version 23H2 includes everything Microsoft announced at its September event , including the ability to use the company’s AI assistant, Co-Pilot, with a keyboard shortcut. It also makes Teams an official default app, so if you weren’t using it before, Microsoft… Read more...
Plastiq review: How to earn more points and pay lower fees
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If maximizing points and miles on big purchases is your game, Plastiq can help you get there. The payment platform is popular among those looking to earn rewards on expenses that normally can’t be charged to a credit card. We’re talking about rent and mortgage payments , taxes , tuition , a new car and pre
Microsoft wants to make this unpopular Windows 11 Start menu feature slightly less hated
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft is considering a change to Windows 11 that would declutter one part of the interface in the Start menu. The tweak has only been applied in testing right now, in the recent build 23575 deployed to the Dev channel, and it pertains to the Recommended panel in the Start menu. What Microsoft has done, as Windows Latest reports, is to introduce a grouping system for the recently added apps th
Apple 'Scary Fast' Mac event: The entire thing was filmed 'on a tiny little iPhone'
22Mashable / 12h
UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2023, 5:20 p.m. EDT A quote attributed to Brian Oakes was corrected. My jaw dropped when I read the final words of Apple's "Scary Fast" Mac event: "This event was shot on iPhone." You mean to tell me that while Apple showcased its refreshed M3-series MacBook Pros and iMac , and even dropped a stunning new Space Black colorway for the M3 Pro and the M3 Max Macs, all of that spooky
TikTok's latest viral manicure? 'Boston University Red' nails.
Mashable / 12h
TikTok loves a good manicure. The new seasonal favorite? Boston University red. The nail color , created by brand DND, is described by the company as "a perfect scarlet red, not too dark, not too bright." DND proposed the shade as the ideal tool to create a Halloween-inspired look, taking to its own TikTok account to show viewers just how to use it . Credit: TikTok / @dndgel The specific colour i
Alexis Ohanian says he’s a ‘techno optimist,’ despite social media’s impact on society
TechCrunch / 12h
Does Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian have regrets over his creation? The entrepreneur and founder of venture fund Seven Seven Six, speaking at an event at the University of Virginia, espoused a fairly negative view of the current social media landscape and the creator economy — an environment where he says, everyone has “been so trained […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony
39NYT > Technology / 12h
The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the criminal fraud trial.
ChatGPT Plus Adds PDF Analysis and Multimodal Tool Switching
How-To Geek / 12h
ChatGPT Plus members can now upload PDFs and other documents for analysis, summaries, or data extraction. Also, ChatGPT no longer requires manual tool selection. It will automatically switch between Browsing, Advanced Data Analysis, and DALLE modes when appropriate. These new
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