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'The Marvels' final trailer gives a major look at the powerful villain
1KMashable / 22h
Thanos, the fatal thorn in the side of the universe forever. Yeah, yeah, he was defeated . But in the final trailer for The Marvels , it appears his terrible, terrible work is far from done. In the intergalactic Marvel crossover for the ages, Captain Marvel 's Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers, joined by WandaVision 's Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel 's Iman Vellani as Kamala K
20 Years Ago Today, Genndy Tartakovsky's Clone Wars Changed Star Wars Forever
1KGizmodo / 11h
Twenty years ago today, the sight of a diminutive cartoon Yoda—shrouded in a hooded cloak, his green lightsaber ignited and held high—riding atop a goatlike mount transformed Star Wars as we knew it. A year before at the climax of Attack of the Clones, he’d told us that begun, the Clone Wars had: now they truly had,… Read more...
Cool: Marriott Bonvoy’s Unpublished Award Chart
One Mile at a Time / 15min
In early 2022, Marriott Bonvoy eliminated award charts and hotel categories, and switched to dynamic award pricing . As it turns out, Marriott does still have hotel categories and even has an award chart… it’s just not published in an obvious way. Marriott Bonvoy hotel categories & award costs Frequent Miler flags how Seal The Deal Travels discovered that Marriott Bonvoy still assigns hotels cate
Apple fixes iPhone's BMW charging bug with iOS 17.1.1
Mashable / 1h
Apple's got an update for the iPhone, and this one will be of particular interest to BMW owners. The new iOS 17.1.1 update fixes an odd bug that disables the phone's NFC chip after you wirelessly charge the iPhone in a BMW. While that may sound innocuous, the fact that some BMW owners were unable to use Apple Pay or their digital car key after charging their phone was quite a nuisance, especially
Google is rolling out tools that let advertisers create AI-generated content
Engadget / 1h
Google is rolling out a new feature that allow advertisers to create AI generated content using the same technology as the Bard chatbot, confirming a r eport from earlier this year . The feature is now available in beta on Google's Performance Max advertising product, allowing US advertisers to create and scale text and image assets for campaigns using AI, the company announced in a blog post . P
11 great gift ideas for everyone in the family
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Finding the right gift for the right person can be a tremendous challenge. What do they like? Where can I get it? When will I have time? If you’re the kind of person who is paralyzed by these types of questions (like me), I thought I’d lend a helping hand by doing the hard work for you. I scoured Walmart to find gifts for the entire family, from kids to grandparents and everyone in between. So go
More consolidation in grocery delivery: Getir acquires FreshDirect to beef up in the US
TechCrunch / 1h
Getir, the Turkish instant grocery delivery startup, has made an acquisition to expand its presence in the U.S. and to further its strategy as a consolidator in its category. The company has scooped up FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery service based out of New York. Terms of the deal are not being disclosed, but for […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Gogoro’s Smartscooters can now be unlocked via Apple Wallet
TechCrunch / 1h
Gogoro, the Taiwanese two-wheeler battery swapping giant, says that its smart electric scooters can now be unlocked and turned on via a key in a rider’s Apple Wallet on their iPhone or Apple Watch. Vehicle owners will also be able to share their scooter key with other iOS users. Digital keys have been trending in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How SMBs can get the best out of the cloud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Cost savings were once a major selling point for cloud computing . But rising energy bills, inflation, chip shortages and missed revenue opportunities have all led to providers hiking their costs. Indeed, Canalys forecasts public cloud prices to rise 30% in Europe this year. SMBs will find already tight budgets face further pressure from spiraling cloud costs. But the real kick in the teeth here
Instagram is finally testing a feature to let you turn off read receipts for DMs
TechCrunch / 2h
Instagram is finally testing a feature that will let users turn off read receipts for Instagram DMs. This way, even if you have read someone’s message, they won’t see the “seen” label below the message. Both Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri announced this feature on their broadcast channels. “We heard your feedback and have started […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Vanguard slashes Ola valuation by 60%-plus; NB reduces Pharmeasy’s by over 90%
TechCrunch / 2h
The U.S. index fund pioneer Vanguard has cut the worth of its holding in the Indian ride-hailing startup Ola by nearly two thirds since original investment, and Neuberger Berman has slashed the worth of its Pharmeasy shares by more than 90%, according to an analysis of the funds’ filings. Vanguard cut the worth of its […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google has fixed a bug in Android 14 that locked Pixel users out of their devices
Engadget / 3h
Many Pixel owners have been left with a bad taste in their mouths after it took Google over a month to fix a serious bug, Ars Technica has reported. It first appeared with the launch of Android 14 back on October 8th, locking some users with multiple accounts out of their device's local storage. It affects multiple devices ranging from the Pixel 4 to the Pixel 8, and for many users, it was akin t
'The Artful Dodger' trailer shows the Dickens character all grown up
Mashable / 3h
The official trailer for The Artful Dodger has arrived, giving us a look at the new live-action Charles Dickens fanfiction. Set several years after the events of Oliver Twist , the eight-episode series follows the titular Artful Dodger aka Jack Dawkins ( Thomas Brodie-Sangster ), who was arrested for thievery and transported to Australia as a child. Now an adult, the Dodger is a respectable surge
Legend of Zelda: Nintendo, Sony making live-action movie of classic video game
100+BBC News - Technology / 3h
Nintendo and Sony are teaming up, with Shigeru Miyamoto, Avi Arad and Wes Ball at the helm.
How to access BBC iPlayer for free from anywhere in the world
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming services. Access BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . BBC iPlayer is one of those annoying streaming services that recognises your location when you attempt to stream, and blocks your access if you're connecting from outside the UK. Geo-restrictions are a pain, but there's a workaround that can secure your acc
How to unblock CTV for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Unblock streaming services from around the world with ExpressVPN . This streaming-friendly VPN is a reliable choice for unblocking CTV. CTV is a Canadian service offering international shows, live sports , premium movies , popular American series, and some of the best wildlife content around. And better yet, some content is ad-supported and available for free. All of that is great, but thi
This AI text and speech toolkit is on sale for 80% off
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: A lifetime license to the Jott Pro AI Text and Speech Toolkit is on sale for £32.82, saving you 80% on list price. While humans have always led busy lives, it seems with the advancement of technology, we are expected to do more and more within a single day. So, any tips and tricks for saving time are most welcome. Wouldn't it be lovely to have a way to cut out the tedious work of note-taki
The Marvels' First Reactions Are Here, and All Over the Place
Gizmodo / 4h
The first impressions for The Marvels have hit the internet, and while for some the Marvel Studios flick that soars by the might of its trio of heroes , for others that chemistry is brought down by some wider issues Read more...
Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp
28NYT > Technology / 4h
The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer.
How to watch RB Salzburg vs. Inter Milan online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Watch RB Salzburg vs. Inter Milan for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Watching the Champions League for free is not easy, but it is possible. And no, we're not talking about those dodgy streams that constantly cut out and flood your screen with dodgy adverts. We're talking about accessing free streaming platforms from aroun
New WhatsApp update gives you a more secure way to make phone calls
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
WhatsApp is rolling out a new security feature to its Android and iOS mobile apps that will block your IP address from being accessed by bad actors. The situation the platform is addressing is a bit complex, so bear with us for a moment. “Most calling products”, according to WhatsApp , utilize a direct peer-to-peer connection between two people. This allows for “faster data transfer and better ca
Rockstar may announce Grand Theft Auto VI this week
Engadget / 4h
We may get official details about Grand Theft Auto VI very, very soon, if Bloomberg's report turns out to be true. Rockstar Games plans to announce the next entry in the GTA franchise as early as this week, according to the news organization. Plus, Rockstar is reportedly publishing a trailer for the game next month as part of its 25th anniversary celebration. It's one of the most anticipated game
The Pros and Cons of Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video
Wired / 4h
Nintendo is making a 'Legend of Zelda' live-action film
20Mashable / 5h
Nintendo has announced it is making a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. Let the casting speculation begin. The project has apparently been in the works for some time, with Maze Runner 's Wes Ball already set to direct. The Legend of Zelda film will be co-produced by Nintendo's Representative Director Shigeru Miyamoto and Arad Productions' Chairman Avi Arad. The founder and former CEO of Marv
Optus outage: Millions affected by Australian network failure
84BBC News - Technology / 6h
Hospitals, transport and emergency services were hit by the Optus disruption.
Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, November 8
Lifehacker / 7h
There were enough possibilities on this board to make me FLIP-FLOP several times, but I got the answers eventually. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, November 8, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Along the way, I’ll… Read more...
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for November 8
Mashable / 7h
It is Wednesday, my dudes, and a fresh Wordle awaits. 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. 8'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 fro
How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun
48BBC News - Technology / 8h
The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story.
China detains DouYu founder, investment guru - reports
38BBC News - Technology / 8h
They include a streaming app founder and an executive referred to as China's Warren Buffett.
Russia Still Has Three Years of Tanks in Storage Based on Satellite Imagery
Next Big Future / 8h
Youtuber Covert Cabal has updated his count of Russian Soviet era tanks in storage. He uses satellite images. Russia is now making about 200-250 new tanks each. They are losing about 1400 tanks each year in the Ukraine war. They have about 3500 tanks that are in suitable condition to be repaired and used in ... Read more
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for November 8, 2023
Mashable / 9h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Quordle today - hints and answers for Wednesday, November 8 (game #653)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
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
The Legend of Zelda is getting a live-action film from Nintendo and Sony
72Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / We have no idea what's going to be in the movie, but likely this is the height of the romance. (credit: Nintendo) Sony and Nintendo haven't collaborated on much of anything since the Nintendo PlayStation went awry. But Sony's film division is putting its money together with its console semi-rival to produce a live-action The Legend of Zelda film. Details are scant beyond a Nintendo pres
10 New Holiday Movies, Specials, and Series Coming This Season
Gizmodo / 10h
Everyone has their go-to annual holiday movies and specials to watch, but what if you’re itching to watch something new? Here’s a list of 10 brand-new releases coming for 2023 's festive season, leaning heavily into the comedy and Santa-style magic, with some animation along for the ride too. Read more...
American Airlines Reminds Flight Attendants Not To Provide Better Service To Coach Passengers
72View from the Wing / 10h
American Airlines has sent a reminder to flight attendants not to go above and beyond for passengers in economy. The airline told cabin crew that they shouldn't give economy passengers blankets, pillows, or treats from business class. American framed this as consistency , which is to say making sure that there are no occasional surprise and delight moments in the coach cabin. Continue reading ..
You Can Get Surfshark VPN for Less Than $2 a Month Right Now
Lifehacker / 10h
SurfShark’s VPN starter plans are currently 20% off when you use code VPN20 through Nov. 9, so you can get a two-year subscription on sale for $45.60 right now (reg. $56.99) or a three-year subscription for $67.20 (reg. $83.99). Read more...
Xbox moderation team turns to AI for help filtering a flood of user content
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Artist interpretation of the creatures talking about your mom on Xbox Live last night. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Thinkstock) Anyone who's worked in community moderation knows that finding and removing bad content becomes exponentially tougher as a communications platform reaches into the millions of daily users. To help with that problem, Microsoft says it's turning to AI tools to help "accelerate
Chamberlain blocks smart garage door opener from working with smart homes
80Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A photo of the myQ app from LiftMaster's website. (credit: Liftmaster) Chamberlain Group—the owner of most of the garage door opener brands like LiftMaster, Chamberlain, Merlin, and Grifco—would like its customers to stop doing smart home things with its "myQ" smart garage door openers. The company recently issued a statement decrying "unauthorized usage" of its smart garage door opener
Sony is removing Twitter/X integration from PlayStation consoles
Mashable / 10h
Yet another company has announced it will be removing X, the platform formerly known as Twitter , from its products. And this is a big one. Sony has announced that it is terminating PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4's X integrations this month. The removal of this feature will mean that PS4 and PS5 gamers will no longer be able to publish video game clips and other content directly from their conso
Nintendo confirms live-action Zelda movie is in the works
37TechCrunch / 10h
Zelda fans already got a stellar new game with “Tears of the Kingdom” this year, but Nintendo just dropped another exciting nugget of news: the gaming giant is working on a live-action movie based on the Legend of Zelda franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the 37-year-old franchise, announced the news this evening. “I have been […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Differences Between the Pixel Watch 2 and Fitbit Charge 6
Lifehacker / 10h
Now that Google owns Fitbit, buying something like the Charge 6 officially puts you in the company’s ecosystem. But that doesn’t mean the Fitbit Charge 6 is the same as the Pixel Watch 2 . In fact, the experience you’ll get on both of these wearables will be completely different. If you find yourself stuck choosing… Read more...
Lucid revises 2023 production amid softening demand for luxury EVs
TechCrunch / 11h
Lucid has revised its 2023 production outlook amid softening demand for luxury electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday in its third-quarter earnings report. The EV maker said it will produce 8,000 to 8,500 vehicles by the end of the year, down from previous guidance of more than 10,000, to “prudently align with deliveries.” In the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Nintendo Is Officially Making a Live Action Legend of Zelda Movie
100+Gizmodo / 11h
This afternoon Nintendo of Japan officially confirmed that it is working with Sony Pictures to bring one of its most seminal franchises, The Legend of Zelda, to the big screen in a live action movie adaptation. Read more...
Nintendo confirms a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is really happening
Engadget / 11h
It's been rumored for years, but Nintendo still managed to surprise us with a late-day announcement: a live-action film based on The Legend of Zelda is in the works , directed by Wes Ball. Ball's most recent films are the Maze Runner series, the latest of which was released in 2018. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is producing the film along with Avi Arad, who has produced or executive produced loads
Another Lucy Bonus: Asteroid's Surprise Moon Is Actually Two Rocks Stuck Together
Gizmodo / 11h
The first look at the Dinkinesh asteroid revealed a surprise: The small space rock had its own moon. Now as the Lucy spacecraft downlinked more images of its first target, it showed not one but two tiny asteroids orbiting around Dinkinesh. Read more...
Samsung’s New S Pen Is More Like the Apple Pencil
How-To Geek / 11h
Even though the Galaxy Note lineup disappeared years ago, Samsung has not given up on the S Pen. Not only do we have the regular S Pen that's included in Galaxy S Ultra smartphones, but we also have the S Pen Pro, which is compatible with a range of tablets and smartphones. Now, though, Samsung wants to take things one step further, as the company has released the S Pen Creator Edition — perhaps
Lawsuit: American Airlines ‘Misplaced’ Two Kids In A ‘Jail Cell’ Without Food Or Water
View from the Wing / 11h
A mother is suing American Airlines for negligence after her two children, flying as unaccompanied minors, were stranded overnight in Charlotte without proper care, being placed in a cold, bare room without food or water. The lawsuit claims the airline failed to provide the promised amenities for the children, and although the airline refunded the unaccompanied minor fees, she is seeking damages
Snag round-trip winter flights from NYC to Paris starting at $360
The Points Guy / 11h
Jet off to Paris this winter and wander its charming streets without breaking the bank. American Airlines , as well as members of Star Alliance — including Air Canada , Lufthansa , TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines — are offering flights from New York City to Paris starting at about $360 round-trip. There is plenty of availability from January through March 2024 and some availability in early
Crunchyroll Comes for Netflix With Expansion Into Mobile Games
Gizmodo / 11h
Netflix is doing its best to lure its customers into exploring its gaming options , and now another streamer—one that’s perhaps better angled for this purpose—is trying the same: anime hotspot Crunchyroll . Starting today, members of the Mega Fan ($9.99/month) and Ultimate Fan ($14.99/month) tiers can access free games… Read more...
Apple Watch battery life bug is fixed with watchOS 10.1.1
Engadget / 11h
If your Apple Watch hasn't been holding its charge like it used to, it’s time to update to the latest version of watchOS. Earlier this month, several Apple Watch users noticed their batteries draining faster than usual after they installed watchOS 10.1. Of course, users took to social media to voice their observations and to make sure it wasn't an isolated happening. Later, Apple acknowledged the
Here's an Early Look at Amazon's Black Friday Deals
Lifehacker / 11h
After Best Buy , Target , and Walmart shared their Black Friday plans, Amazon finally announced its own. Big retailers are rolling out their deals especially early this year, so if you plan to shop, you should take advantage of them . Read more...
That Matte Black Cybertruck Looks Absolutely Horrendous Up Close
Futurism / 11h
Paint It Black In theory, we're less than a month away from Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck delivery event at the company's Gigafactory in Texas. And while we've come across plenty of public sightings over the last couple of months, the fit and finish for the EV still remain spotty at best . Case in point is a new flavor of Cybertruck with a matte-black wrap , which Tesla chief designer Franz von
AI successfully negotiated a legal contract without human help
Mashable / 11h
In a groundbreaking moment, AI successfully negotiated a contract with...AI. There were no real stakes involved, since it was a just a live demo, but artificial intelligence company Luminance just provided a glimpse of what the future might look like for the legal industry. On Tuesday, the UK-based company's large language model (LLM) automated a contract negotiation "without human intervention,
Data broker’s “staggering” sale of sensitive info exposed in unsealed FTC filing
26Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: da-kuk | E+ ) One of the world's largest mobile data brokers, Kochava, has lost its battle to stop the Federal Trade Commission from revealing what the FTC has alleged is a disturbing, widespread pattern of unfair use and sale of sensitive data without consent from hundreds of millions of people. US District Judge B. Lynn Winmill recently unsealed a court filing , an amended comp
After 12 Years of Silence, Nyan Cat Says ‘Free Palestine’
Gizmodo / 11h
It surely says something about the state of the world today that one of the web’s most anodyne and wholesome memes chose to come out of retirement this week to wade into the discussion surrounding one of the most contentious political conflicts in modern history. Read more...
If you received your M3 MacBook Pro already, chances are it came with an outdated OS
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Early adopter customers have already begun receiving their 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro laptops, but there’s one caveat: some of them won’t let you install Apple’s latest operating system, macOS Sonoma . It seems there were a good portion of buyers who received M3-powered MacBook Pros equipped with an outdated OS, namely macOS Ventura. When attempting to update to the most recent version through the Sy
Rivian raises production forecast for 2023, narrows losses in Q3
TechCrunch / 11h
Rivian continued to close the gap on losses, reduce costs and ramp up production in the third quarter with results that beat Wall Street expectations and suggested a rosier future, including raising its annual production guidance from 52,000 to 54,000 vehicles. The EV maker reported Tuesday (after markets closed) revenue of $1.33 billion, a figure driven […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved
You Can Get a Lifetime of iBrave Web Hosting for $15 Right Now
Lifehacker / 12h
New users can choose from three tiers of iBrave cloud web hosting on sale through Nov. 12. The most expensive plan ($70) is unlimited and gives access to as many subdomains and websites as you want; the mid-tier plan ($30) lets you host up to ten websites and have unlimited subdomains; and the cheapest plan ($15)… Read more...
Rivian and Amazon are no longer exclusive
TechCrunch / 12h
Going forward, Rivian vans are no longer an Amazon exclusive. Rivian said on Tuesday that it will now let other companies buy its commercial electric vans, ending the exclusivity deal that Amazon secured when it pumped more than a billion dollars into Rivian in 2019. Both companies’ stock prices rose following the announcement, which they […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Scientists Discover Vampiric Viruses That 'Bite' Other Viruses for Survival
41Gizmodo / 12h
Viruses are somehow even weirder than we thought. In a recent study published last month, scientists say they’ve discovered two new viruses that hijack the machinery of other bacteria-infecting viruses in order to replicate themselves. One of these vampiric viruses even acts the part, appearing to “bite” and latch… Read more...
ChatGPT Plus users reporting issues since the DALL-E 3 upgrade
Mashable / 12h
ChatGPT users are struggling to generate images since OpenAI announced new updates. An OpenAI spokesperson said all systems are fully operational, which matches up with its status monitoring site . Yet, reported problems spiked around 2 p.m. ET Tuesday, according to Down Detector (which is also owned by Mashable's parent company Ziff Davis) and have continued to show high outage reports. Mashable
13 of the most beautiful villages and towns in Sicily
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you found yourself dreaming of a trip to Sicily this year, you are not alone. The island’s popularity soared this year thanks to its appearance on the popular HBO series, “The White Lotus,” as did one of its most luxurious staging posts, San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, where the show was film
Temple Bar - Detroit, Michigan; 2023
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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New Wearable Helps Astronauts Know Up From Down—Trusting It Is the Hard Part
21Gizmodo / 12h
A one way trip to the Red Planet would take up to nine months. During that time, astronauts on board the Mars-bound spacecraft could lose their sense of direction and ability to know up from down, making it difficult to orient themselves on the Martian surface. In order to keep astronauts on course, a wearable device… Read more...
Leidos Developing Hypersonic Scramjet Mayhem Spy Drone by 2027
Next Big Future / 12h
In December, 2022, Leidos ($13.7B annual revenue fortune 500 company) was awarded a $334 million contract to assist the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in developing an air-breathing hypersonic system. The Expendable Hypersonic Multi-mission ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) and Strike program, better known as Mayhem, will span a 51-month period of performance. The ...
New Lockheed Drone Beyond the Grumman RQ180 Stealth Drone
Next Big Future / 12h
We do not know what the US military has been using after the U2 Spy plane or the RQ4 Global Hawk drone. We know the Grumman RQ180 drone exists and think it looks like an unmanned drone version of the B2 bomber. Above is an artist view of what the Grumman RQ180 Stealth Drone might ... Read more
Building digital infrastructure for developing countries with Nasrat Khalid from Aseel
TechCrunch / 12h
Host Becca Szkutak is joined by our old friend Darrell Etherington to talk with Nasrat Khalid of Aseel. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
01 Advisors, founded by Dick Costolo and Adam Bain, just closed on $395M more
TechCrunch / 12h
You might imagine that if two former Twitter chieftains and a longtime C-suite Facebook exec agreed to build a venture firm together, they would chase after nascent social networks. You’d be wrong. 01 Advisors, an outfit founded in 2018 by former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo and former Twitter COO and president Adam Bain, tells TechCrunch […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Walmart Will Have PS5 and 'Spider-Man 2' Bundles on Sale for $499
Lifehacker / 12h
Walmart is taking an early grab at holiday shoppers looking for video game bargains this year by rolling out a solid deal on a PlayStation 5 bundled with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The console, game, and single controller will be on sale for $499. That’s $60 off the price currently advertised by Target , GameStop , Best Buy … Read more...
There's Now a Tampon That Can Test for STIs
Gizmodo / 12h
A UK-based startup is hoping to turn their specialized tampons into a popular test for sexually transmitted infections. The company Daye has launched a new at-home screening service for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other common STIs. The test is currently only available in the UK but will reportedly expand to the U.S.… Read more...
Cruise Reportedly Knew Its Robotaxis Struggled to Notice Children and Kept Them on the Road Anyway
Futurism / 12h
Additional Care Late last month, Cruise — that's General Motors' autonomous vehicle division — announced it was suspending all driverless operations , citing safety concerns. A major setback, the decision followed the California DMV's revoking of Cruise's robotaxi permit after several incidents of its cars endangering pedestrians , including one in which a woman was struck and pinned. Now, there
Another room-temperature superconductor bites the dust
23TechCrunch / 12h
Other researchers had discovered numerous problems with the scientific paper describing the material. Now the scientific journal Nature has retracted it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Stray is coming to macOS on December 5
Engadget / 12h
It's been quite some time coming, but Annapurna Interactive has revealed when Mac gamers can get their paws on one of the most adorable titles of the last few years. via the Mac App Store and Steam. You'll need a fairly recent system, though. Stray will be compatible with Macs that have an Apple Silicon chipset, so if you have an Intel-based machine you're out of luck (unless you check it out on
Google Photos' Magic Editor will refuse to make these edits
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A newly discovered string of code in the latest Google Photos update reveals there are certain subjects that the Magic Editor tool on the Pixel 8 series will refuse to edit. Android Authority recently dove into the Google Photos v.6.60 patch when they came across the guardrails. First, they state Magic Editor will not alter pictures of “ID cards, receipts,” or any other documents “that violate [t
Read an Excerpt from Murtagh, the Newest Book in the Inheritance Cycle
29Gizmodo / 12h
Over a decade has passed since Christopher Paolini last published a book in The Inheritance Cycle , and he returns to Alagaësia, this time following a fan-favorite character from the original series, Murtagh . Picking up a year after 2011's Inheritance, Murtagh, alongside his dragon, Thorn, is searching for meaning in a… Read more...
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 Seeks to End Warrantless Police and FBI Spying
57Wired / 12h
The Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023 pulls from past privacy bills to overhaul how police and the feds access Americans’ data and communications.
How to watch college basketball without cable this season
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: Best for regular season FuboTV free 7-day trial, then $74.99/month Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $27.50/month for your first month, then $55/month Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $119.99/year (save $23.89) Best for Big Ten games Peacock Premium $5.99/month Best for small school f
TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund
Mashable / 12h
. This is devastating news for anyone who makes money off the app, which includes most social media creators. According to research from Epidemic Sound , 30 percent of creators said TikTok is the top platform for generating income, followed by YouTube (25.8 percent), Facebook (16.5 percent), Twitter (13.1 percent), and, at the bottom of the list with just 7.1 percent, Instagram. SEE ALSO: TikTok
Round-trip flights to Barcelona for less than $500
The Points Guy / 12h
Round-trip flights to Barcelona are available from various U.S. cities through the end of the year and into early 2024. Prices start as low as $379. This is an opportunity to book certain routes at more than half off, with the most expensive flights available for less than $500. You can find flights departing from major hubs such as New York City , Chicago and Los Angeles as well as smaller citie
Google Photos Won't Let You Use Magic Editor to Make a Fake ID
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Everyone’s talking about how creepy generative AI is, so Google Photos won’t let you edit pictures of your driver’s license, ID cards, or anything personally identifiable. If you try to use the Magic Editor with a compatible
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