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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leak hints at its super-thin display bezels
98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
We've got another Galaxy S24 leak to pass on to you, this time regarding the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – and specifically how thin the bezels around the edge of the flagship phone's display are going to be. The usually reliable @UniverseIce has posted that the S24 Ultra will offer "the thinnest bezel and the thickest middle frame" – attaching a mocked up render of how this will actually look when


'The Boys' Season 4 teaser trailer is my Roman Empire


100+Mashable / 16h
The Boys is back... in office. Season four's teaser trailer weaves a tantalizing web of influence that extends to the White House. We see Victoria Neuman as VP and in a voiceover, new supe Sister Sage charts the fall of democracy through orchestrated chaos. "The people will tear it apart themselves," she tells Homelander, "then you get to swoop in, be the one saving it." "Like Caesar," Homelander


Sunday surprise: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to merge
1KThe Points Guy / 12h
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines said on Sunday that they would combine, the latest U.S. airlines seeking to grow and compete via merger. Under the agreement, Alaska Airlines would acquire Hawaiian for $18 per share, or roughly $1.9 billion. That includes $900 million in debt. In a joint announcement, the airlines said that the merger would allow both carriers to compete effectively across t



Spotify cuts 17% jobs amid rising capital costs
TechCrunch / 4min
Spotify is eliminating about 17% jobs, its latest round of layoffs, as the music streaming giant navigates slow economic growth and rising cost of capital. In a note Monday, Spotify founder and chief executive Daniel Ek said the right-sizing of the workforce is crucial for the company for facing the “challenges ahead.” “I recognize this […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use



Today Only: 2-4x Bonus Miles On Apple Purchases
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. Whenever I make an online purchase, I always check to see which shopping portal has the best bonus. There’s one promotion on online purchases right now that I thin


How to watch Manchester United vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Manchester United vs. Chelsea is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Manchester United and Chelsea are not exactly demonstrating consistency this season, so it's difficult to predict how the meeting between th


How to watch Luton Town vs. Arsenal online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Luton Town vs. Arsenal is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial You get the feeling that sides are not going to enjoy going to Kenilworth Road this season, and that's the way Luton Town will like it. The stadium


How to watch Wolves vs. Burnley online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Wolves vs. Burnley is available to stream on Prime Video. Watch this game for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video Watch the Premier League on Prime Video Free with a 30-day Amazon Prime trial Are Wolves the unluckiest team in the league? In certainly looks that way. They just can't catch a break. You expect the tide to turn at some point, an


A lifetime DOGTV subscription is on sale for 82% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to DOGTV is on sale for £118.27, saving you 82% on list price. When you head to the office or gym, it can be hard to leave your dog (or dogs) at home. Sure, they may have toys to play with or a soft bed to nap on, but that doesn’t come close to replacing you. Something that could help ease your guilt — and your pup’s separation anxiety — is DOGTV . This streaming se


India’s MoveinSync eyes $50–60M in fresh funding
TechCrunch / 4h
MoveinSync, an Indian startup offering mobility solutions to blue-chip companies for workplace commute, is engaging with investors to raise a growth round, according to people familiar with the deliberations. The 14-year-old startup is engaging with investors to raise about $50–$60 million, part of which is to offer partial exit to some early backers, the people […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights


More layoffs come for micromobility, Cruise cuts loom, and what the Cybertruck signals for Elon
28TechCrunch / 4h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Welcome back to The Station, your central hub for all past, present and future means of moving people and packages from Point A to Point B. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta's latest AI suite makes speech translation more seamless and expressive
24Engadget / 4h
Back in August, Meta unveiled its multimodal AI translation model, SeamlessM4T , which supports nearly 100 languages for text and 36 for speech. With an updated "v2" architecture, the tech giant is now expanding on this tool to make conversational translations more spontaneous and expressive — the latter a missing key to an authentic conversation across languages. The first of the two new feature


10 exercises you can do while playing video games
Mashable / 4h
If you feel like you need to get moving more , that doesn't mean that you need to neglect your valuable geek hobbies. It's totally possible to burn fat and build muscle and stay out of the gym at the same time . In fact, it's possible to get a decent workout and play video games simultaneously. Sure, you're not going to get ripped like The Rock , but you can absolutely make progress towards a fit


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 4, 2023
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 4, 2023 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium-easy; I got it in 3, but had a little luck. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 4, Wordle #898! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on th


Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 4, 2023
LifeHacker / 4h
I was SCRATCHing my head for a while on this one. If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Monday, December 4, 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 below for December 4, NYT Connectio


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for December 4
Mashable / 4h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Dec. 4'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 com


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for December 4
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Gravel gets funding from NEA to support Indonesia’s booming construction industry
24TechCrunch / 5h
Indonesia’s construction industry is growing quickly, driven by residential and industrial building, alongside infrastructure development plans by the government. Sourcing skilled labor is still a time-intensive process, however, and often relies on personal networks and lengthy recruitment efforts. The founders of Gravel want to change that by making it easier to find workers and other […] © 202


'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' trailer teases a monstrous team up
24Mashable / 7h
The official trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has arrived, teasing what looks like the world's weirdest odd couple buddy cop film. Set after the events of the first film , The New Empire catches up with outsized CGI spectacles Godzilla (rocking pink highlights) and Kong (potentially a new dad). However, rather than simply whaling on each other like before, this time the duo's destructi


How weather apps are trying to be more accurate
21BBC News - Technology / 7h
Forecasters are continuing to offer more real-time updates and personalised recommendations.


Quordle today - hints and answers for Monday, December 4 (game #679)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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


Bitcoin Surged Past $40,000
Next Big Future / 7h
Bitcoin started 2023 at about $16,600 and today traded above $40,000. Most of the year, Bitcoin traded between $20,000 and $31,000. Bitcoin was over $61,000 in October, 2021. Bitcoin’s all-time high price was $68,789.63. This price was reached on November 8, 2021. Bitcoin bulls are predicting Bitcoin will surge pats $100,000 in 2024. Standard Chartered ... Read more


Jump on Southwest Airlines’ Elevated Offer: Here’s Why Now Is Prime Time
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest Airlines' consumer credit cards from Chase are currently offering an elevated bonus of 75,000 points after a $3,000 spend in the first 3 months. Now is the optimal time to apply, as this offer can be strategically leveraged for maximum value, especially with the unique Companion Pass feature that effectively doubles the value of your points for travel. Continue reading ...


Priority Boarding Scandal: Is Southwest Airlines Dealing with Wheelchair Misuse?
View from the Wing / 8h
Southwest Airlines passengers are using wheelchairs to get priority boarding and don't even seat in them, instead using the wheelchair as a luggage cart to push their carry on bags. Continue reading ...


Wow: Alaska Airlines To Buy Hawaiian Airlines For $1.9 Billion
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Alaska Airlines has announced plans to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, which is something that I didn’t see coming. This is a huge win for Hawaiian investors, though I’m not sure I understand Alaska’s logic here? Alaska to buy Hawaiian for $1.9 billion Alaska Airlines has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines, with a transaction value of roughly $1.9 billion, including $900


Cathay Pacific’s A350 Business Class: Great Seat & Food, Fine Service
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hello from Singapore! I’m on my wild review trip at the moment, and just flew Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A350-1000 business class from Hong Kong to Singapore, on the short 3hr15min hop. I actually reviewed Cathay Pacific’s A350 business class between Hong Kong and Toronto shortly before the pandemic. The reason I flew it again this time was because it was the most convenient option between Hong Kong


Save Money In Dubai With Your Emirates Boarding Pass
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
If you’re planning travel to Dubai anytime soon, your Emirates boarding pass can save you money throughout your trip, thanks to “My Emirates Pass.” This promotion has been offered several times in the past, and it has returned for this winter. It’s nice to see the offer make a comeback for peak season, as sometimes it’s only available in summer, when Dubai is a lot less busy. Unlock savings in Du


Dune: Part Two Returns With a New Set of Character Posters in Tow
100+Gizmodo / 10h
With shifting release dates and mandated radio silence due to the Hollywood strikes, the buildup to Dune: Part Two has been nothing short of eventful. While there’s still a few more months before audiences can see it, Warner Bros. is getting the promo ball rolling again with footage screened at CCXP to join the first… Read more...


Alaska Airlines Is Buying Hawaiian Airlines. Ok For Customers But A Kind Of Dumb Deal?
View from the Wing / 10h
Alaska Airlines has announced a deal to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1 billion cash and assumption of $900 million in Hawaiian Airlines debt. They will keep the two separate brands, though combine their loyalty programs. The deal is expected to close in 12-18 months, subject to approval of Hawaiian's shareholders and making it through anti-trust review. For Mileage Plan and oneworld frequent flyers


When does airline elite status expire?
100+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Qualifying for and maintaining airline elite status is often a yearly endeavor unless you have lifetime elite status . As we approach the end of 2023, it’s worth checking that your status qualification requirements are squared away. But, since it’s possible to earn status at any point throughout the year and e


Kiss’ final show ended with a performance by digital avatars made to immortalize the band
78Engadget / 10h
Kiss’ final live performance at Madison Square Garden in New York last night also turned out to be the first for the band’s successors — four digital avatars that will play on in the real members’ retirement from physical shows. Kiss concluded the last show of its “The End of the Road” tour by introducing the new virtual band, which then performed “God Gave Rock And Roll To You.” The avatars were


Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's First Trailer is a Monster Mash
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Legendary’s Monsterverse has been steadily persisting since 2014 and saw its first big titanic crossover in the form of 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong . Instead of splitting the titular monsters back off again so they can do their own separate things for a bit, they’re reuniting once more—this time as allies rather than… Read more...


Is the Amex Green Card worth the annual fee?
95The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Typically, when credit cards undergo changes, those changes come with an annual fee. However, that’s not the case for the American Express® Green Card . While the card has experienced multiple updates in recent years, its reasonable $150 annual fee has remained the same. But what do you get for that $150?


Internal Memo: American Airlines Prioritizes Pilots Over Passengers for First-Class Upgrades
View from the Wing / 12h
Here's the full detail, from an internal memo, on how pilot priority for first class upgrades works now at American Airlines. Continue reading ...


Fallout Show Creators Want It to Feel Like a Brand New Game
63Gizmodo / 12h
Yesterday, Prime Video gave viewers a first full look at its upcoming Fallout show . Based on the RPG franchise by Interplay and Bethesda, the series definitely looks like it belongs with the actual games , and that wasn’t just the mission statement—for all intents and purposes, this is their idea of Fallout 5. Read more...


The Most Rewarding Card For Unbonused Spend Now Has An Up Front Bonus
View from the Wing / 12h
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express now has an initial bonus offer. Most of the time it hasn’t. Frankly, the card is too good, and extra points should get you to pay attention. Continue reading ...


OpenAI Developer Day Products – Custom GPTs and Actions Build on Plugins
Next Big Future / 12h
OpenAI has rolled out custom versions of ChatGPT that you can create for a specific purpose—called GPTs. GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home—and then share that creation with others. OpenAI now ... Read more


ebookfriendly:These wonderful illustrations from old books will...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
ebookfriendly : These wonderful illustrations from old books will be a fantastic addition to your Christmas wishes 🎄🎄🎄 (via 12 beautiful vintage Christmas cards and illustrations, free to use )