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Amazon is offering $10 credit when you buy a $100 Apple gift card
Engadget / now
Gift cards can get a lot of hate as being impersonal, but when it comes down to it, they're a great option for anyone who is unsure what to give. This is all the more true when they come with an extra incentive — as is currently the case for Apple gift cards purchased on Amazon . Right now, Amazon is offering $10 in-store credit with any Apple gift card purchase of $100 or more. All it requires i
Microsoft Teams is finally fixing one of its most annoying flaws
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2min
If your Microsoft Teams calls and chats are frequently interrupted by annoying pings and notifications, a new update may go some way towards lowering some of your frustration. The video conferencing platform has revealed it is working on a tweak that will allow users to manage calendar notifications directly within Teams. Users will now be able to deal with calendar notifications within their Act
Singapore KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes Award Sale
2KOne Mile at a Time / 4min
Singapore Airlines offers its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promo, whereby you can get significant savings on award tickets in select regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to save on award flights on one of the world’s best airlines. There are several opportunities to save miles on tickets in economy, premium economy, and business class. The list this month is pretty good, including a few busi
Billie Eilish does an A+ impression of Greta Gerwig
Mashable / 9min
Billie Eilish is clearly a person of many talents, but we didn't realise celebrity impressions was among them. During an appearance on The Tonight Show on Thursday, the singer described how she came to write "What Was I Made For?" for the Barbie movie — and during the retelling, she casually busted out her best Greta Gerwig impersonation. "She was like, 'I don't care, anything you want to make yo
World of Warcraft's disjointed story 'is something that we need to improve', says MMO's director, 'I can completely acknowledge that is a weakness'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
In an interview with World of Warcraft 's player-led Community Council, game director Ion Hazzikostas weighed in on issues with the game's story and the steep narrative learning curve faced by newcomers. During the panel discussion , a Community Council member asked Hazzikostas and his colleagues if there were plans to "fill in some of the lore gaps" in the game. It's "hard to figure out the lore
Google’s Epic Loss, Silicon Valley’s Curious New Subculture and How 2023 Changed the Internet
NYT > Technology / 28min
Looks like Google is on the naughty list this year.
Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 review: Does it beat the M3 MacBook Pro?
Mashable / 31min
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 has gnarly internals, packed with goodness from AMD (a chipmaker), that make it a beastly competitor against the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro . The variant I have has 64GB of RAM — 60-freakin'-four! Is it overkill? Yes. In my opinion, 16GB of RAM has sufficient multitasking muscle to juggle all of your apps. But you know what? There's something mentally calming about havin
'Carol and the End of the World' review: Existential dread has never been so sweet
Mashable / 31min
The world is ending! What do you do? Do you spend your last few months living it up, traveling everywhere you've always wanted to go and taking risks you'd never thought to take? Or do you go about your daily routine as if nothing is amiss? In Dan Guterman's ( Rick and Morty ) new animated series Carol & the End of the World , most people take the former route when faced with the oncoming apocaly
'American Fiction' review: A great setup with no punchline
Mashable / 31min
Cord Jefferson's directorial debut, American Fiction , has a fun comedic premise, though it doesn't use this to its full potential. Adapted from Percival Everett's 2001 novel Erasure , the film similarly takes aim at American publishing and its desire for tales of Black suffering. Anti-social author and college professor Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (Jeffrey Wright) lampoons this grim thirst with a
Take $59 off this indoor-outdoor heater and floor lamp
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: As of December 15, get this 1500W Heater Floor Lamp for $59.03 off — now only $239.97. Looking for a gift that you know will be put to good use? This winter, spoil a loved one with this 1500W Heater Floor Lamp. It works both indoors and outdoors, providing not only a handy light source but a toasty space wherever they're looking to stay warm. Even though this handy heater typically retails
These HD digital camera binoculars are only $89.97
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: As of December 15, get these HD digital camera binoculars for just $89.97 — a 55% discount. Whether you’re a bird-watcher, hunter, or star-gazer, these HD digital camera binoculars will simultaneously give you an impeccable close-up view and capture a special memory in real-time. Get 12x magnification and snap photos or record videos in greater detail. These user-friendly binoculars have a
In 2023, everyone tuned into Bravo's drama
Mashable / 31min
There's this phrase that's often associated with Andy Cohen: ringmaster. Bravo's circus leader. The person providing some semblance of order and, importantly, containment, to this wild world of screeching Housewives, debauched bartenders, and other various Bravolebrities. What is the circus if not its own little world inside of a big tent? This year, however, marked the year Bravo's circus broke
Get a content manager for iOS, now just $19.97
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: As of December 15, get a Lifetime Subscription to AnyTrans® One-Stop Content Manager for iOS for only $19.97 — that's 75% off. Apple users are a loyal bunch. Many who prefer Apple products typically have more than one device, such as the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and more. As user-friendly as Apple products are, having multiple devices to manage all the content can become a chore. You can now
'Wonka's Scrubbit and Bleacher are dastardly scene-stealers
Mashable / 31min
Since the trailer hit last summer , we've been singing the praises of Timothée Chalamet's turn as Willy Wonka . But with the film finally in theaters, we can now celebrate Wonka 's secret weapons: Scrubbit and Bleacher, a pair of villainous schemers played by Academy Award winner Olivia Colman and Paddington 2 standout Tom Davis. Within the world of Wonka, Scrubbit is a manipulative landlady who
'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget' review: Chickens meet 'Mission: Impossible' in this fun sequel
Mashable / 31min
Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: It's basically impossible to top the lightning in a bottle that is Chicken Run . Mix The Great Escape with chickens and Aardman's top-notch claymation , and you get an inspired animated classic . Try to do that twice, and you make yourself redundant. Perhaps that's why it took 23 whole years to make a Chicken Run sequel. Enter Chicken Run: Dawn of t
Netflix turned on us in 2023: 5 ways it did us dirty
Mashable / 31min
Everything is all unicorns, rainbows, and butterflies in the beginning, isn’t it? Whether we’re talking about a romantic relationship, a friendship, or your streaming provider, they coddle you with all the affection in the world — at first. Do you want to share your password with your friends and loved ones? Sure! Do you want to watch Selling Sunset without paying up the wazoo every month? You go
Studios are loosening their reluctance to send shows to Netflix.
NYT > Technology / 35min
When building their own streaming companies, many entertainment studios ended lucrative licensing deals with Netflix. But they missed the money too much.
You can expect some V-Bucks back if you purchased one of Fortnite's car bundles at full price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 38min
Fortnite 's in-game store is home to many cosmetics and items you can purchase with V-Bucks to express yourself in the battle royale and other modes. However, V-Bucks don't come cheap, and a lot of the time real money needs to be exchanged to earn the in-game currency since they are pretty challenging to earn - making your buying decisions all the more important. Fortunately, Epic Games has recen
The Last of Us Online canceled as Naughty Dog didn’t want to ‘become a solely live service games studio’
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 45min
Naughty Dog has confirmed that it has stopped development on its multiplayer The Last of Us title - known as The Last of Us Online - after concerns that it would impact the studio’s future single-player games. The Last of Us Online entered pre-production during the development of The Last of Us Part 2 (the one that released in 2020), which notably arrived without a multiplayer mode, unlike its pr
Google's Pixel 9 could arrive with a sophisticated 'Pixie' AI assistant
Engadget / 55min
Google is creating a new, more sophisticated Android AI assistant called Pixie set to arrive with its Pixel 9 phone, according to a report from The Information . Based on the company's new Gemini large language model (LLM), it'll be able to perform "complex and multimodal tasks" like giving you directions to the nearest store to buy a product you photographed on your smartphone. The assistant wil
The iconic Polaroid SX-70 instant camera will be immortalized as a Lego set in the new year – bring on 2024!
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
My favorite camera to look at is the Polaroid SX-70. In fact, I own a brown-leather version and it resides on my bookshelf at home. It's a cult classic instant camera introduced in 1972, and 50 years later it looks set to become a charming Lego set. I simply can't wait to get my hands on it! I recently shared my thoughts about the SLR camera-inspired Lego Retro Camera 3-in 1 creator set that is a
Breakthrough Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet with Rotating Detonation Combustion
Next Big Future / 2h
GE Aerospace has shown a bew architecture with Rotating Detonation Combustion (RDC) could power super-efficient hypersonic vehicles with longer range that will go faster than MACH 5 (over 4,000 MPH). The team has moved very fast. It took just 12 months from start to finish for the DMRJ with RDC demonstration. The team is on ... Read more
Microsoft’s AI Chatbot Replies to Election Questions With Conspiracies, Fake Scandals, and Lies
27Wired / 2h
Research shared exclusively with WIRED shows that Copilot, Microsoft’s AI chatbot, often responds to questions about elections with lies and conspiracy theories.
Naughty Dog cancels development on The Last of Us Online
Engadget / 4h
Alas, The Last of Us Online will never see the light of day. Naughty Dog has announced that it has "made the incredibly difficult decision to stop" its development. It explains that the online team had a clear vision of the project and had already refined its gameplay. However, it soon became clear when the company was ramping the game up to full production that it was going to bite off more than
Access 1000s of shows and movies for under £40
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to FreeCast Value Channels is on sale for £31.83, saving you 52% on list price. There’s something about flipping through channels that streaming services haven’t quite captured yet. FreeCast gives you access to 20 different popular channels, and it’s only £31.83 for a year. FreeCast gives you 20 popular channels with familiar shows, but it also adds over 500,000 fre
Elon Musk will have to testify in SEC's Twitter probe after all
Engadget / 5h
Despite Elon Musk's earlier attempts to avoid further testifying for the Twitter-takeover investigation, his luck appears to have run out. Reuters reported that in a San Francisco hearing on Thursday, a federal judge shot down Musk's attorney's challenge on whether the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) officials had the power to issue subpoenas, thus ruling that the exec must therefore com
The Last of Us Multiplayer Video Game Is Scrapped
89NYT > Technology / 6h
The video game studio Naughty Dog said The Last of Us Online was too resource-intensive to complete without delaying the development of future single-player versions of the game.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for December 15
Mashable / 7h
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. 15'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 co
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, December 15, 2023
LifeHacker / 7h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for December 15, 2023, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I took five guesses but only because I made a dumb mistake. Beware, there are spoilers below for December 15, Wordle #909! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, December 15, 2023
LifeHacker / 7h
An easy one today! If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, December 15, 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 15, NYT Connections #187! Read on if you want
The Best Places to Rent Tools and Equipment (and What It Will Cost)
LifeHacker / 7h
When home improvement projects require tools or equipment that even avid DIYers don't have in their well-stocked garages, basements, or sheds, renting the items you need might be the best option—or at least one to consider. If you're new to tool rental and are unsure where to start, here are some expert insights into where to rent the items you need and how much you can expect to pay. Best places
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for December 15
Mashable / 8h
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
Google Deepmind LLM Solves Major Open Question in Math. AI Advancing Science is Huge Progress to AGI
Next Big Future / 8h
Google’s Gemini LLMs (Large Language Model) produced a new math discoveries and solves real-world problems. This is a significant step to AGI. The AI is speeding up progress in math and science. This is the first time a new discovery has been made for challenging open problems in science or mathematics using LLMs. FunSearch discovered ... Read more
Ukraine war: How TikTok fakes pushed Russian lies to millions
100+BBC News - Technology / 8h
The BBC uncovers a vast Russia-based network of fake TikTok accounts pushing disinformation about Ukraine.
This AI Tax Assistant Actually Seems Pretty Useful
LifeHacker / 9h
The promise of AI chatbots lies in their seemingly infinite wisdom and asking them any question you can think of—plus the simpler stuff, like writing a thank-you note , crafting a cover letter , or even having a spoken conversation . However, there are limitations. I've previously turned to ChatGPT to test out its personal finance expertise, only to be told: “As an AI language model, I cannot pro
If AI is making the Turing test obsolete, what might be better?
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: mevans ) If a machine or an AI program matches or surpasses human intelligence, does that mean it can simulate humans perfectly? If yes, then what about reasoning—our ability to apply logic and think rationally before making decisions? How could we even identify whether an AI program can reason? To try to answer this question, a team of researchers has proposed a novel framework
Uber Drivers Can Get a $3000 Discount on New Tesla Purchase in 2023
Next Big Future / 9h
Uber drivers will get up to $3000 to buy new Tesla inventory vehicles if they take delivery by December 31, 2023. Tesla is trying to increase sales of vehicles to get as close to 500,000 vehicles in Q4 globally. Uber requires that drivers give over 100 rides by February to qualify. BREAKING: Tesla has partnered ... Read more
Doritos Nacho Cheese Alcohol Because Food Science Can’t Say No
Next Big Future / 9h
What if the fictional Dr. Frankenstein was real? What if Dr. Frankenstein was a food science chemist? What would he make? Wonder no longer. Doritos has made Nacho cheese flavored alcohol. Doritos unveiled a collaboration with global flavor innovator Empirical: Empirical x Doritos® Nacho Cheese Spirit. This limited-release offers a multi-sensorial, savory nacho cheese-imbued beverage ... Read more
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rolled Back to Hanger to Fix Technical Problem
Next Big Future / 9h
SpaceX and the US Space Force prepared a Falcon Heavy to launch a X-37B spaceplane this week, but instead the Falcon Heavy rocket will be rolled back to its hangar for servicing. The ground equipment problem that prevented liftoff Monday night could be fixed as soon as Wednesday. But it will take longer to resolve ... Read more
Theoretical Fast Than Light Communication Using a Microscopic Warp Tube
Next Big Future / 9h
Warp-drives are solutions of general relativity widely considered unphysical due to high negative energy requirements. Most research has focused on macroscopic solutions towards the goal of interstellar travel but faster than light communications is far more practical. The warping effect would only need to be large enough to send through particles or laser communication. The ... Read more
Bereaved parents' anger at 'broken' online safety promise
26BBC News - Technology / 9h
The government denies watering down online protections promised to bereaved families.
Epic’s Got a Great Sale on 'Alan Wake 2,' One of the Best Games of the Year
LifeHacker / 10h
With the likes of Starfield, Diablo IV, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, among others, 2023 been a very good year for video game releases. With so many games to choose from, it would be understandable if Alan Wake 2 flew under your radar. But if it did, I have good news for you: this is the best time to buy the award-winning horror shooting game. Currently, you can get Alan Wake 2 o
What to Do If Your Car Is Overheating, According to Mechanics
LifeHacker / 10h
When someone has car trouble on TV or in a movie, the scene typically shows the character pulled over on the side of the road, standing in front of their vehicle's open hood, watching smoke billow out. Regardless what viewers know about cars, that dramatic visual suggests that the car has overheated. But just because people are aware of the possibility of their car overheating doesn't mean they k
Quordle today - hints and answers for Friday, December 15 (game #690)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints, plus the answers for both the main game and the Daily Sequence spin off. Quordle is the only one of the many Wordle clones that I'm still playing now, around 18 months after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. What's more, its makers (now the online dictionary Merriam-Webster) are also keep
The quest to find healthy and cheap sweeteners
40BBC News - Technology / 10h
Start-up firms are producing new sweeteners but will they be able to compete with sugar?
Suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police, court rules
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | releon8211) Criminal suspects can refuse to provide phone passcodes to police under the US Constitution's Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination, according to a unanimous ruling issued today by Utah's state Supreme Court. The questions addressed in the ruling could eventually be taken up by the US Supreme Court, whether through review of this case or
MDMA—aka ecstasy—submitted to FDA as part of PTSD therapy
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Girl with an ecstasy tablet on her tongue. (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup ) A corporation dedicated to studying the benefits of psychedelic drugs filed an application with the Food and Drug Administration this week for approval to use MDMA—aka ecstasy or molly—in combination with talk therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. If approved, it would be the first-of-its-kind
What is happening with all these new venture funds?
TechCrunch / 10h
Against a backdrop of layoffs and continuing economic uncertainty, the announcements — particularly in such quick succession — point to a few underlying truths about the market right now. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
When Everyone’s A Suspect: The Paradox Of Two Million People On U.S. Terror Watchlists
View from the Wing / 10h
TSA has often failed to catch over 90% of contraband going through checkpoints, there have been tens of thousands of misconduct complaints against the agency's staff, and yet we haven't seen repeats in the U.S. of 9/11 largely because there aren't as many threats as we think, they're harder to carry out than we imagine, and because we've reinforced cockpit doors and passengers would no longer sit
Twitter Apparently Lost $1.5 Billion in Ad Revenue as Elon Musk Flailed
500+Futurism / 11h
FKA Twitter The site formerly known as Twitter continues to lose ad revenue hand over fist under Elon Musk's ownership, making the differences between "X" and "Twitter" all the more apparent. "We are not Twitter any longer and not measuring ourselves by old Twitter metrics — both in revenue and user metrics," Joe Benarroch, X's head of business operations, told Bloomberg when asked about the mass
How Rebel Moon Would've Been Different if It Were Star Wars
Gizmodo / 11h
When Rebel Moon releases in theaters this week (and on Netflix next week) it’ll mark the end of a 10-year journey. A journey that began with a 2013 rumor that director Zack Snyder was working on some kind of Star Wars movie. That rumor, it turns out, was not true. At the time, Snyder had the idea of taking one of his… Read more...
Banishing Instagram Bots Is About to Get Much Easier
LifeHacker / 11h
Instagram creators will soon find it much easier to deal with spammy followers and bots. According to a new post on the Instagram blog , you will soon be able to process the removal of spam and bot followers in bulk, cutting down on the time it takes to properly moderate your account. These feature are rolling out over the coming weeks. Further, the Instagram team says that it will begin rolling
Five Ways to Conserve Fuel When You’re Running on Empty
LifeHacker / 11h
Considering everything that can go wrong with your car, running out of gas is among the most frustrating, because it's also one of the most preventable. But when you're out driving and notice your low-fuel light is illuminated, what can you do to make sure the gas you have will get you to the next gas station? I talked to a few mechanics to find out the best ways to conserve fuel when you're runn
How to use Instagram's AI Backdrop
Mashable / 11h
Instagram just dropped yet another new feature. Backdrop is an AI-powered tool that allows users to edit the backgrounds of their Instagram Stories. The feature is only available in the U.S. for now, but users can use prompts to create different backgrounds on their Instagram stories. Think of it how you use most other AI-powered photo tools like Midjourney. Ahmad Al-Dahle, who leads AI at Instag
One-click checkout company Bolt confirms another round of layoffs
TechCrunch / 11h
This latest round of layoffs, which the spokesperson said happened last week, follow a handful of other layoffs made by the company since 2022. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Hackers Say They Found the ‘Smoking Gun’ That Killed Their Startup
87Wired / 11h
Kytch, the company that tried to fix McDonald’s broken ice cream machines, has unearthed a 3-year-old email it says proves claims of an alleged plot to undermine their business.
Apple updates law enforcement policy to require search warrant for push notification data
Mashable / 11h
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice last week, looking for more information regarding a tip his office had received. The letter and subsequent response from the involved parties – Apple and Google – revealed new information that had not previously been brought to light: Governments can surveil smartphone users by requesting their push notification data. Apple ch
H&R Block now has an AI chatbot that answers confusing tax questions
Mashable / 11h
Generative AI is really good at making sense of confusing information and extracting key details, so tax help is a natural fit. Well, that's what H&R Block thinks anyway. According to The Verge , the tax-preparation company announced on Thursday a new tool called AI Tax Assist. The generative AI chatbot will be available with paid editions of H&R Block's DIY tax-filing products to help answer que
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Credit Card review: Marriott’s most premium card
31The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express Card® overview The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card is Marriott’s most premium card offering. Standout benefits include automatic Platinum Elite status, an annual free night at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program that is worth up to 85,000 points
Don’t let credits go to waste: Your 2023 end-of-year credit card checklist
34The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With the end of the year in sight, now’s the perfect time to inventory your credit card perks and benefits to ensure you’ve used and maximized as many of them as possible this year. Some of these benefits are “use it or lose it” at the end of the calendar year, which means you could be leaving free meals,
Key Ingredient for Life Spotted on Saturn’s Ocean Moon
21Gizmodo / 12h
Good news, everyone! Scientists discovered additional evidence suggesting the potential habitability of a peculiar icy moon orbiting Saturn, one of the planet’s 146 moons. Read more...
Every Browser Should Have Opera GX’s New ‘Panic Button’
LifeHacker / 12h
The internet is a wild place. Some of it is appropriate to consume in any environment, but plenty of it is NSFW, for one reason or another. Whether you're browsing the darker side of the internet at home or at work, there may be times when no one should see your screen—and if they do, you may be mortified, chewed out, or fired. But what are you going to do: Only look at what the people around you
No, Light-Emitting Headphones Won’t Cure Your Seasonal Depression
LifeHacker / 12h
If you tend to feel sad during the darker months of the year , it’s well known that getting some sunlight can help. If you can’t get enough sunlight, a light therapy box (shining in your general direction while you eat breakfast) is the next best thing. But there is also a gadget that some people swear by–earbuds that act as tiny flashlights, shining light into your ear canals. Are they legit? On
How to Search Pinterest Without Being Badgered to Log In
LifeHacker / 12h
Pinterest is hands down one of the best websites for sparking creative ideas. Unfortunately, Pinterest also puts up a major roadblock to your research: It constantly asks you to sign in or make an account before you can browse the various pins. Luckily, there are a few secret ways to get around Pinterest's incessant nagging to create an account, making it much easier to searching the website with
Credit Karma co-founder Nichole Mustard stepping down after more than 16 years
TechCrunch / 12h
Credit Karma co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer Nichole Mustard is leaving the company after 16-and-a-half years, TechCrunch has exclusively learned today. A spokesperson of the consumer fintech, now a subsidiary of Intuit, confirmed Mustard’s departure via email, writing only: “I can confirm she decided to leave the company, her contributions have been significant and we […] © 2023 TechCrunch.
Some Disney-Owned Shows Are Landing on Netflix Next Year
How-To Geek / 12h
Disney and Netflix are getting cozier with each other. Disney has already solidified itself in the streaming space, and Netflix wants even more content for its users to check out, so what better thing to do than an exchange program? As Grey's Anatomy makes its way to Hulu, some Disney-owned properties will also be making landfall on Netflix.
Space Force chief: Timing of Chinese spaceplane launch “no coincidence”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
File photo of the US military's X-37B test vehicle after a landing in 2012. (credit: Boeing) China has launched its top-secret military spaceplane for a third time, days after the US military's winged spacecraft was grounded for several weeks due to problems with its SpaceX rocket. Observers believe China's spaceplane looks much like the US military's X-37B, a reusable craft that Pentagon officia
UniFi devices broadcasted private video to other users’ accounts
38Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / An assortment of Ubiquiti cameras. (credit: Ubiquiti ) Users of UniFi, the popular line of wireless devices from manufacturer Ubiquiti, are reporting receiving private camera feeds from, and control over, devices belonging to other users, posts published to social media site Reddit over the past 24 hours show. “Recently, my wife received a notification from UniFi Protect, which included
Four years after Apple, Google will finally kill third-party cookies in 2024
22Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Chrome has finally announced plans to kill third-party cookies. It's been almost four years since third-party cookies have been disabled in Firefox and Safari, but Google, one of the world's largest ad companies, has been slow-rolling the death of the tracking cookie. Ad companies use third-party cookies to track users across the web, and that web activity is used
Repairing Your Google Pixel Phone Just Got Easier
How-To Geek / 12h
Turning to your phone's manufacturer for repairs isn't cool anymore. More and more companies are providing individuals and independent shops with the tools, instructions, and parts for repair. Apple recently added a few devices, including the new iPhone 15 , to its Self-Service Repair program. Now it's Google's turn to unveil a new development in device repairs, and it's something you might want
Elizabeth Warren is demanding more transparency from Meta on how it's handling content about Palestine on Instagram
Engadget / 12h
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is the latest public figure to question how Meta is moderating content during the Israel-Hamas war. In a letter addressed to Mark Zuckerberg, Warren raises several issues reported by Instagram users since October 7, and presses Meta for more information about its underlying policies and how much content the company has taken down related to the conflict. In
Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Have DC and Warner Bros. Fandom Merch
Gizmodo / 12h
The big day is drawing near and so are those shipping cut-offs for getting everyone on your list a special fandom holiday gift . Don’t worry, io9's latest gift guide inspired by the worlds of DC and the WB has some shopping tips at places that offer in-store pickup, including BoxLunch and Target. Read more...
This browser has a new ‘Panic Button’ that saves you from getting caught red-handed
Mashable / 12h
Nobody needs to know what you're doing on your computer in private, and now, there's an easier way to make sure that remains true. Opera GX, a gaming-focused version of the long-running Opera web browser, recently launched a new feature called "Panic Button." It's simple as can be: Simply hit F12 on your keyboard and all video and audio will pause, while the browser opens a tab in a "safe" websit
Getaround’s Q3 earnings delight investors, but the company isn’t out of the woods yet
TechCrunch / 12h
Peer-to-peer carsharing company Getaround has filed its first earnings report since going public a year ago via a SPAC combination. The company’s third-quarter earnings report details a company seeing quick revenue growth, but not enough top line yet to cover its expenses. Getaround reported gross bookings of $69 million in the third-quarter, resulting in $23.8 […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights r
Agility's Digit warehouse robot understands natural language commands thanks to AI smarts
24Engadget / 12h
Agility Robotics shared a demo video Wednesday of one of its Digit robots upgraded with AI. Although that may conjure terrifying pop-culture images of sentient sci-fi machines taking over the world, the demo video reveals something much more pedestrian, if not boring. The bipedal warehouse robot
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