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How to Detect Hidden Surveillance Cameras With Your Phone
2KHow-To Geek / 1h
A family recently discovered a rude surprise at their Airbnb: a hidden camera disguised as a smoke detector in the living room. Here are two ways to check for cameras—in an Airbnb or elsewhere—using only an iPhone or Android phone.


Watch Lily Gladstone's powerful speech for historic Golden Globes win
200+Mashable / 4h
Lily Gladstone has made history at the Golden Globes , becoming the first Indigenous actor to win a Globe since the awards began 81 years ago. Gladstone, who grew up on the Blackfeet Nation reservation in Browning, Montana , took home the award for Best Female Actor — Motion Picture — Drama for their role as Osage woman Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon . SEE ALSO: T


Samsung's world-first transparent micro-LED display is at CES, and it's like a hologram
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The huge tech trade show known as CES 2024 is officially happening in Las Vegas – and during its First Look event, Samsung has teased the world's first-ever transparent micro-LED display. Not content with divulging key brightness and screen tech specs for its QD-OLED S95D and a new soundbar range including the Music Frame (a subwoofer that can sit around the artwork on your walls), the South Kore


How to Quickly Show Your Desktop on Windows 10
100+How-To Geek / 3min
Sometimes you need to quickly see your Desktop in Windows 10, but you don't want to tediously minimize every open app window or move them and lose their layout. Luckily, several ways to allow you to quickly see the Desktop, then pick up where you left off. Here's how.


How to Recall an Email in Outlook (and When You Can't)
LifeHacker / 8min
If you’ve ever sent an email and then realize that it was missing key details, contained too many details, or was a little too emotional, you’ve surely longed for a way to delete it from the recipient’s inbox before they could ever see it. Fortunately, you can recall an email when you’re using Microsoft Outlook, but you first have to know how to recall it—and when it’s even possible, since it’s n


You Can Create a Smart Home ‘Cinema Mode’ Automation
LifeHacker / 8min
Most smart hubs mention “scenes," a preset scheme you can set up with devices in that family—for instance, all the dining rooms lights going to 50% brightness for a dinner party. If you extend that idea, you can create a “cinema mode” for your house using automations. Not just the lighting: You can also set your devices to do not disturb and shut off the wifi to your kids' devices. Heck, you can


Apple iPhone 'batterygate' settlement payments might be on the way soon
Mashable / 8min
iPhone users could start to see payments for so-called "batterygate" quite soon. In fact, you could've already been paid out. Some people have reported getting payments as high as $92 as a part of a settlement over Apple throttling battery performance in older iPhones without telling users, Mac Rumors reported . SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max review: Close to perfection Apple agreed to


Take nearly $40 off Beats Studio Pro+ noise-canceling earbuds today at Amazon
Mashable / 8min
SAVE $39.96: Today, Jan. 8, save 24% when you shop Beats Studio Pro+ noise-canceling earbuds at Amazon. This deal takes the price down from $169.95 to $129.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro+ $129.99 at Amazon (save $40) If your goal is to keep your focus in 2024, you'll want a pair of noise-canceling earbuds to drown out the distractions. Beats Studio Pro+ true wireless noi


The Marvels Heads Home Starting Next Week
Gizmodo / 15min
It seems like not as many people took the chance to see The Marvels in theaters as Disney and Marvel may have liked, given how the studio quietly stopped publicly updating its box office and then very publicly decided on who it could blame for that . But now, people will get a chance to see what Carol, Monica, and… Read more...


How to Fix Microsoft Teams Camera Not Working on Windows
How-To Geek / 17min
Using Microsoft Teams for video conferencing is the norm for many teams worldwide. However, you can't be an effective contributor in such an environment if the camera isn't working in Teams. We're going to show you how to fix it.


Another top US mortgage firm hit by major cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
Another day, another US mortgage giant cyberattack, as hackers have now disrupted loanDepot. The company has notified its customers of some problems it was having via an X post that noted: "loanDepot is experiencing a cyber incident, which is affecting our phone lines. We are working diligently to return to normal business operations as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience." "loan


Volkswagen thinks ChatGPT integration will make its in-car voice assistant good
Engadget / 21min
AI is literally everywhere, so it's not a big surprise to learn that Volkswagen is planning to bring ChatGPT to its vehicles. As part of its CES 2024 announcements, the automaker says that its existing IDA voice assistant will work with ChatGPT across a range of its newer models. VW isn't the first to try this — Mercedes-Benz announced ChatGPT integration in June of last year, so it seems like th


Waymo will start testing robotaxis on Phoenix highways
TechCrunch / 23min
Waymo is about to start testing its driverless passenger vehicles on the highway later this month, a critical milestone for the company that, if successful, will unlock expanded commercial operations. The company said Monday that its autonomous Jaguar I-Pace SUVs will begin shuttling employees around the freeways in Phoenix, Arizona in just a few weeks, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Visiting Santa Claus, Indiana – the Midwest town where it’s Christmas all year
The Points Guy / 25min
Santa and his elves aren’t the only ones who celebrate Christmas 365 days a year. There’s a small town in southwestern Indiana where every season is the holiday season, and there’s as much Christmas cheer in June as there is in December. Welcome to Santa Claus, Indiana. Related: From Alaska to New York City, here are 10 of our favorite US Christmas markets At less than 7 square miles and with a p


Audio Pro's gorgeous C20 wireless speaker totes a phono stage to plug straight into your turntable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
It's CES 2024 and that means some serious audio releases from the world's heavy-hitters. And what could be better than a new active and super-versatile wireless speaker from Swedish icon Audio Pro? I've written love letters to this firm's stunning speaker output and now, with the C20, the company has broadened its already extensive connectivity options. By adding a phono stage to its latest proge


Hidisz's new USB-C wired earbuds look like a dream for iPhone 15-owning audiophiles
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
If you're looking for the ultimate iPhone 15 headphones – or headphones for any other device with a USB-C port – then Hidisz's new ST2 Pro Digital IEMs may be just what your ears desire. The firm says they're "the world's first Hi-Fi Digital In-Ear Monitors" but they're not just for audiophiles: thanks to the zero latency of physical cables, they're also aimed at gamers for whom every millisecond


Trouble in Space for Historic Private Moon Lander
Gizmodo / 27min
Astrobotic’s 6-foot-tall shiny probe ran into early trouble on its way to the Moon, and is currently unable to point its solar panels towards the Sun for power. Read more...


Apple Sends Out $92 Payments to Users Whose iPhones Were Slowed Down
Gizmodo / 27min
Over the weekend, Apple users finally began receiving their piece of the ‘batterygate’ settlement in the form of $92 payments, as first reported by MacRumors . Apple admitted to slowing down old iPhones back in 2017 without notifying users, saying it was part of delivering “ the best experience for customers. ” Read more...


Guide To JetBlue TrueBlue Mosaic Status
100+One Mile at a Time / 28min
JetBlue is a pleasant airline to fly with, and is known for its free Wi-Fi, seat back televisions, and extensive snacks. In the past year, the carrier has made major changes to its TrueBlue program, and in particular to its Mosaic elite status. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at how JetBlue Mosaic elite status works for 2024. How do you earn Mosaic status, what are the perks, and is i


Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into its cars and SUVs
TechCrunch / 31min
Volkswagen is getting into the ChatGPT game. The German automaker announced Monday at CES 2024 in Las Vegas plans to add an AI-powered chatbot into all Volkswagen models equipped with its IDA voice assistant. Why? For drivers who want an AI-based chatbot to read researched content out loud to them, of course. The AI-based chatbot, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


$329 Radeon 7600 XT brings 16GB of memory to AMD’s latest midrange GPU
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / The new Radeon RX 7600 XT mostly just adds extra memory, though clock speeds and power requirements have also increased somewhat. (credit: AMD) Graphics card buyers seem to have a lot of anxiety about buying a GPU with enough memory installed, even in midrange graphics cards that aren't otherwise equipped to play games at super-high resolutions. And while this anxiety tends to be a bit


AMD launches Ryzen 8000G desktop CPUs, with updated iGPUs and AI acceleration
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / AMD's first Ryzen 8000 desktop processors are what the company used to call "APUs," a combination of a fast integrated GPU and a reasonably capable CPU. (credit: AMD) AMD's G-series Ryzen desktop processors have always been a bit odd—a little behind the curve on AMD's latest CPU architectures, but with integrated graphics performance that's enough for a tiny and/or cheap gaming desktop


AMD releases even more Ryzen 5000 CPUs, keeps its last-gen AM4 platform alive


Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / Four new Ryzen 5000 CPUs, all riffs on existing Ryzen 5000 CPUs. (credit: AMD) AMD announced the first Ryzen 8000 desktop processors today: a new lineup of socket AM5 CPUs that bring RDNA 3 integrated GPUs and an AI-accelerating NPU to its desktop platform for the first time. But the company also spent some time on new budget chips for its last-generation AM4 platform. The four new Ryze


AI firms’ pledges to defend customers from IP issues have real limits
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / The Big Tech groups are competing to offer new services such as virtual assistants and chatbots as part of a multibillion-dollar bet on generative AI (credit: FT) The world’s biggest cloud computing companies that have pushed new artificial intelligence tools to their business customers are offering only limited protections against potential copyright lawsuits over the technology. Amazo


ULA’s Vulcan rocket shot for the Moon on debut launch—and hit a bullseye
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / The first Vulcan rocket fires off its launch pad in Florida. (credit: United Launch Alliance) CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida—Right out of the gate, United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan rocket chased perfection. The Vulcan launcher hit its marks after lifting off from Florida's Space Coast for the first time early Monday, successfully deploying a commercial robotic lander on a journey to the Moo


What I learned from using a Raspberry Pi 5 as my main computer for two weeks
Ars Technica - All content / 38min
Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 5 inside its official case. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) I bought an 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 as soon as they went up for preorder, just like I have bought every full-size Pi model since the Pi 3 Model B launched back in 2016, including the Pi 3B+ , with its better Wi-Fi and more efficient chip, and the Pi 4 , with its substantial performance and RAM boost. The difference is t


Amazon’s new initiative aims to help people discover digital health benefits to manage chronic conditions
TechCrunch / 39min
Amazon announced today that it’s launching Health Condition Programs, a new initiative that aims to make it easier for people to discover digital health benefits to help manage chronic conditions like prediabetes, diabetes and high blood pressure. Digital health company Omada Health is Amazon’s launch partner for the new initiative. With the new service, users […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights re


A month away from elections, Pakistan clamps down on social media services
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 42min
Access to main social media platforms have been restricted in Pakistan as of January 7, 2024, as its jailed former prime minister Imran Khan turned to the online world. Already delayed by several months, general elections are expected to be held in Pakistan next month, on February 8. However, most senior leaders of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI)—himself included—have been prevented f


Samsung's stunning glasses-free 3D gaming display made objects float before my eyes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 42min
3D gaming and TVs are nothing new, but they usually require glasses and aren't practical for 2D work. Samsung's new 2D/3D display panel changes that and provides the best glasses-free 3D gaming I have ever seen. Unveiled here in Las Vegas at CES 2024 , Samsung's 2D/3D automatically convertible panel is essentially a desktop computer monitor with a secret. During the workday, it's a mild-mannered


LG S95TR and SG10TY first look: Two takes on wireless Dolby Atmos for home theater
Engadget / 45min
LG is one of many companies that usually shows off new soundbars in Las Vegas, and at CES 2024 , that trend continues. While the new models are designed to compliment LG TVs, they offer something different in terms of audio, design and features. The most robust option, the S95TR, is a 9.1.5-channel setup that comes bundled with a subwoofer and rear speakers. The flagship S95TR musters an output o


Will Apple’s Vision Pro launch be a Groundhog Day for immersive computing?
TechCrunch / 46min
Apple’s Vision Pro headset is set to finally launch in the U.S. on February 2, at a retail price of $3,499. At that price, there’s no doubt it’ll have limited appeal, which seems just fine with Apple given reports about their initial sales expectations. Apple originally announced Vision Pro last June at its annual developer […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon turns to AI to help customers find clothes that fit when shopping online
TechCrunch / 46min
After recently turning to generative AI to enhance its product reviews, e-commerce giant Amazon today shared how it’s now using AI technology to help customers shop for apparel online. The company explains it’s now using large language models, generative AI, and machine learning to power four AI-powered features that will help customers find clothing that […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserve


Apple's Vision Pro Headset Finally Has a Release Date
How-To Geek / 46min
Back when Apple's Vision Pro headset was announced in June 2023, the company promised an early 2024 release, but without comitting to a specific date. Now, Apple is ready to sell the Vision Pro, and we have dates for both pre-orders and an actual announcement.


Experts Alarmed After Large Piece Blows Off Boeing 737 Mid-Flight
Futurism / 46min
Terror Flight Last week, passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California experienced the fright of their lives. Shortly after taking off, a substantial piece of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 fuselage tore off , causing air to rush out and pressure to drop. Fortunately, all 171 passengers and six crew members on board made it back to the ground largely unscathed aft


Acer is pulling out all the stops at CES 2024 - including a 3D laptop for the price of a MacBook and a massive 57-inch curved gaming monitor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 49min
CES 2024 is currently running in Las Vegas, and companies are already dropping new additions to product lines that we can’t wait to get our hands on. Acer has hit the ground running with several gaming monitors and laptops being announced, and our product to watch is the Predator Z57 gaming monitor, coming in an almost startling 57 inches! Alongside that, we’re seeing a big push to embrace AI fro


Read more in 2024 (and take notes as you go) with 20% off the Kindle Scribe
Mashable / 52min
SAVE UP TO $85 : As of Jan. 8, every configuration of the Kindle Scribe is on sale at Amazon. The 16GB basic pen option is on sale for just $269.99 (reg. $339.99), while the premium pen option will run you just $294.99 (reg. $369.99) — that's a savings of 20%. You can also score the 32GB and 64GB versions for 20% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Kindle Kindle Scribe (16GB, Premium Pen) $294.99


More than a trend: How airlines and hotels are catering to sober travelers
The Points Guy / 54min
Forget “dry January” — sober travel is becoming more than a New Year’s trend; it’s a movement, and hotels and airlines are finally taking notice. According to a 2023 survey by Hotels.com (shared via PRNewswire.com ), “More than 40% of travelers say they are likely to book a detox trip in the next year, and half of travelers say they would be interested in staying at hotels that offer easily acces


AMD brings AI to Ryzen 8000G desktop chips at CES 2024
Engadget / 57min
AMD was the first company to deliver x86 laptop chips with NPUs for AI acceleration last year — now, at CES 2024 it's doing the same for desktops. The company's new Ryzen 8000G processors, which debuted today in Las Vegas (but have already been leaked by retailers ), are once again NPU pioneers among x86 desktop chips. And on top of that, the company claims its built-in Radeon 700M graphics are t


AMD debuts the Radeon RX 7600 XT at CES for entry-level 1440p gaming
Engadget / 57min
Even though gamers have been eager to see new high-end GPUs from AMD, the company isn't ready to refresh the Radeon RX 7900 and 7900 XT at CES 2024 . Instead, AMD is unveiling the $329 Radeon RX 7600 XT in Las Vegas, a slightly souped-up version of last year's entry-level RX 7600 with higher clock speeds and 16GB of VRAM. While that earlier card was laser-focused on 1080p gameplay, AMD is positio


PSA: you can already reserve a Samsung Galaxy S24 and get $100 in credit
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
Are you interested in kicking off the New Year with a shiny new Android flagship? A unique reservation campaign has cropped up at the Samsung Store this week, letting you reserve one of the brand's next-generation smartphones ahead of the official unveiling at the Samsung Unpacked event next Wednesday. Why reserve? Well, not only will you get to jump to the head of the queue when preordering the


AMD goes on the offensive at CES 2024 with affordable new desktop CPUs – including a Ryzen 5700X3D that’ll worry Intel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
AMD has revealed a bunch of new desktop processors at CES 2024 , with a batch of Ryzen 8000G CPUs accompanied by some additions in the last-gen department, namely a quartet of fresh Ryzen 5000 chips (including a cheaper 3D V-Cache model). Let’s start with those Ryzen 8000G processors of which there are also four new chips: the Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G, Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 3 8300G. All of


AMD's new mobile AI processors were just announced at CES 2024, and Intel must be kicking over water coolers in frustration
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
AMD launched its latest salvo in it’s battle with Intel over the increasingly vital laptop processor market at CES 2024 with the announcement of a host of new processors, the AMD Ryzen 8040 series, that takes direct aim at Intel Meteor Lake — and may give Team Blue’s latest chips a serious run for their money. The new AMD chips are based on AMD’s Zen 4 architecture with some very important additi


AMD announces new Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card at CES 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 57min
AMD announced the long-anticipated Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card at CES 2024 this morning, offering an important GPU option for gamers on a budget and fixing the one major criticism we had of its non-XT predecessor, the AMD Radeon RX 7600 . The new 7600 XT, which will go on sale on January 24, has essentially the same hardware as the RX 7600 (which is currently at the top of our best cheap grap


Stranger Things season 5's filming start date confirms it won't debut on Netflix in 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's time to return to the Upside Down. Well, for the cast and crew of Stranger Things anyway, with Netflix confirming filming has begun on the wildly popular show's fifth and final season. In a press release and on X/Twitter, Netflix revealed principal photography had officially started on Stranger Things season 5 . The social media post was accompanied by a day one start date image, which showe


5 ways machine learning prevents the growing risk of fraud
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The whole world is watching AI . On the heels of President Biden’s Executive Order and the UK AI Safety Summit drawing leaders from all over the globe, machine learning is the topic du jour. From tech companies creating their own version of AI chatbots to big box retailers implementing ML to providing shopping recommendations, everyone wants their own slice of the pie, slated to grow to 66.62 bil


Blue Cash Preferred vs. Blue Cash Everyday: Battle of the cash-back cards
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. American Express is known for offering some of the best travel credit cards on the market, but the issuer also has quite a few solid cash-back card options to choose from. These days, the ability to redeem cash back to help you save money on whatever you need might be higher on your priority list than stoc


The 5 best cruise lines for families
83The Points Guy / 1h
The best cruise lines for families allow parents and kids to have fun together and apart while taking the stress out of group travel. Our favorite family ships mix wow-factor activities with attractive kids clubs, plentiful and convenient dining and thoughtful touches like bathtubs and babysitting. Your family might be happy anywhere there’s a beach or pool, but if you want an at-sea family vacat


Appreciating generative AI’s DevOps benefits
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to the development of a lot more code at increasingly faster rates. The challenge now is to manage the accelerated pace of development when many organizations are already struggling to manage existing DevOps workflows at scale. Just as challenging, not all the code generated in the short term by developers using AI will necessarily be of the highe


Cyqur Launches A Game-Changing Data Encryption and Fragmentation Web Extension
Next Big Future / 1h
Dublin, Ireland, January 8th, 2024, Cyberwire The web extension, patented in the U.S. and U.K., is now available for pre-order in a limited, pre-sale event. Lack of online data security globally In today’s almost entirely digitised, cyber world, it’s imperative that private data and passwords remain secure and protected at all times. According to Business Insider (2022), ... Read more


Updates From Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, Godzilla x Kong, and More
Gizmodo / 1h
Emma Stone offers a vague Cruella 2 update. Get a look at Ghosts’ return. Echo prepares for a showdown with the Kingpin. Plus, what’s coming on For All Mankind, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and more. Spoilers get! Read more...


How Long Do Capital One Mileage Transfers Take?
500+One Mile at a Time / 1h
If you’re collecting miles & points through credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies . That’s because these points are much more flexible than when you’re earning an individual airline or hotel points currency. You have the ability to transfer these points to all kinds of travel partners, and you’re safeguarded from a devaluation in a sp


CES 2024 Live Blog: News, Gadgets, and Photos From Tech's Big Show
20Wired / 1h
Get live, up-to-the-minute reports of all the products, trends, and weird stuff we're seeing at CES in Las Vegas.


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Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
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Bitcoin ETFs, Carta’s latest mess, and let’s go to the Moon
TechCrunch / 1h
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week! Don’t forget that our revamped Wednesday […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Samsung's new display tech could forge the way to thinner and lighter foldable phones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Samsung Display has shown off a new OLED display that can fold 360 degrees, with the goal of paving the way for foldable phones with new form factors. Announced ahead of Samsung's main CES 2024 showcase, the company's display arm revealed the “In&Out Flip” foldable screen. Built around familiar Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 designs, this new display can be both folded inwards and ou


Cat Bites Can Actually Be Quite Dangerous
LifeHacker / 1h
Every year, there are an estimated 400,000 cat bites in the United States , with animal bites accounting for approximately 1 percent of all emergency room visits . Although dog bites are far more common, cat bites can be unusually dangerous, with one study showing that one out of three cat bites to the hand led to the patients being hospitalized. If left untreated, the infection from a cat bite c


It's official: Apple Vision Pro is coming on February 2
70Mashable / 1h
The rumors were right : Apple's first augmented reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro , will be available in the U.S. on February 2. The company announced the news on January, saying the Vision Pro will be available at all US Apple Store locations and Apple's online store. Pre-order starts on Friday, Jan. 19, at 5 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET). Tweet may have been deleted Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted about t


Exposed: The Fierce Battle Over Cockpit Privacy – Unveiling Pilot Union Resistance to Key Safety Reforms
View from the Wing / 1h
Following the recent Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 incident, the NTSB determined that the cockpit voice recorder, in place to help review aviation incidents and make flying safer, had already been recorded over. Two hours of recording time isn't enough when it takes awhile to recover a 'black box'. But pilot unions say their members' privacy trumps safety. Continue reading ...


The Best Laptops for Creatives of 2024
How-To Geek / 1h
Whether you want to create art, music, movies, or a short story, the right laptop can help you channel your creativity. Choosing the right laptop for the job can be tough, but we’ve done all the work for you.


EV sales remained strong in Q4. They could have been stronger
TechCrunch / 1h
All automakers, including Tesla, are at a crossroads. How should they invest their money? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


RIP? Third-party podcast app Castro appears to be dead, company goes quiet
TechCrunch / 1h
The once popular third-party podcast app Castro has seemingly shut down, after earlier saying that it was “actively seeking a new home” for its product. The announcement had followed rumors that the company would soon be closing down, spurred by a post from a former Castro employee Mohit Mamoria who, in November, wrote on X that […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Garmin debuts a 'first of its kind' heart rate monitor that works with sports bras
Engadget / 1h
Garmin has a few pieces of news to share at CES 2024 , including a heart rate monitor marketed to women that can deliver an accurate heart rate reading even when attached to a sports bra. The $150 device, called the HRM-Fit , is a "first of its kind," according to Garmin. It should fit what Garmin describes as medium- and high-support sports bras, including select models from Adidas, Under Armour


Bookie gets rebooked on Max as hit crime comedy series lands season 2 renewal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Bookie , the acclaimed crime-comedy show starring Sebastian Maniscalco, has been *ahem* booked for a season outing just weeks after its season 1 finale. Per Variety , the Max series, which is the brainchild of Chuck Lorre ( The Big Bang Theory ) and Nick Bakay ( The Angry Beavers ), will return for its sophomore season on HBO Max's successor after it proved to be enough of a critical and commerci


Ultra-fast screens with ridiculous refresh rates are all the rage at CES 2024 – but does anybody care?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The huge CES 2024 tech expo in Las Vegas doesn't officially start until tomorrow, but I’ve already spotted a trend coming into this year's show: ultra-fast refresh rates for monitors and screens. We’ve already had LG showing off a new 27-inch OLED monitor with an eye-popping 480Hz refresh rate, MSI highlighting its MPG 321URX / 271QRX monitors at up to 360Hz, and Acer launching two large-screen g


‘Don’t send me your Borderlands theories or story ideas’ says Gearbox narrative director
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Narrative director at Gearbox Software, Sam Winkler, has reiterated to fans that he’s unable to canonize their fan theories in the Borderlands series and asked them to stop sending them to him with that intent. In a post on Twitter / X on January 6, Winkler, who served as a writer on Borderlands 3 and lead writer on Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands , wrote : “PSA: Don’t send me your Borderlands theories o


How to partner with a venture investor who values technology innovators
TechCrunch / 1h
Venture capital often finds nonconsensus and nonobvious deals, but the process may take hundreds of meetings before the first yes. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Arc wants to make venture debt popular again
TechCrunch / 2h
In 10 minutes, companies can onboard into Arc Capital Markets and receive indicative debt terms for up to $250 million within five days from a network of lenders. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Apple Vision Pro goes on sale in the US on February 2 for $3,499
100+Engadget / 2h
Those who've been yearning for a chance to try the Apple Vision Pro headset and have the cash to spare won't need to wait much longer to snap one up. The company says the hotly anticipated device will arrive in the US on February 2. Pre-orders for the $3,499 mixed reality headset will open on January 19. The device will be available at all US Apple Store locations as well as through the company's


Highly-rated Disney Plus show American Born Chinese canceled after one season
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Despite a star-studded cast and a host of rave reviews, Disney has decided against making a second season of its excellent American Born Chinese Disney Plus show. Last Friday (January 5), Variety reported that, according to "an individual with knowledge of the decision", Disney executives loved the action-fantasy comedy series, but weren't enthused by its viewing numbers. Indeed, American Born Ch


Apple Vision Pro goes on sale Feb 2 for $3,500
TechCrunch / 2h
Apple this morning confirmed that the Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. starting February 2. Pre-orders for the $3,500 spatial computing device open Friday January 19 at 5AM PT. The company was appropriately dramatic in a release issued this morning. “The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Tim Cook. “Apple Vision Pro […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


McAfee's new Project Mockingbird aims to stop AI voice clone scams for good
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Ahead of CES 2024, McAfee has revealed a new defense tool to detect and prevent AI-generated voice scammers and cybercriminals from acquiring victims’ sensitive information. The aptly named Project Mockingbird, which McAfee claims has a success rate of over 90%, uses a combination of contextual, behavioral, and categorical detection models. Unsurprisingly, the Deepfake Audio Detection technology


HP's new 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor lets you drag and drop files across devices
Engadget / 2h
HP has unveiled the Omen Transcend 32 OLED gaming monitor with high-end specs and new features that should make it a pretty darn good productivity monitor, too. It's part of the company's newly launched Omen lineup at CES 2024 , which includes the world's lightest gaming laptop . The Omen Transcend 32 looks like an impressive gaming monitor, even before looking at the other new tricks. It uses LG


Health in Her HUE closes $3 million seed round
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Health in Her HUE seeks to connect women of color with healthcare providers and content that can better address their needs. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


10 Phone and Computer Accessories You Can 3D Print
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If you think about it, lots of phone and computer accessories are just pieces of plastic shaped specifically for their purpose. Also, if something's made of plastic, it can likely be 3D printed.


What Is Lufthansa HON Circle Status?
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There can be lots of value to having airline elite status, though it goes without saying that not all elite status levels are created equal. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at Lufthansa’s HON Circle elite status, which I’d argue is the world’s most exclusive airline elite tier with published qualification criteria. Here in the United States, we have American Concierge Key , Delta 360


Can You Make a New House Key From a Photograph?
LifeHacker / 2h
I was checking out Reddit’s lifeprotips subreddit and read what seemed like an amazing life hack: A Redditor advised keeping photographs of your physical keys in your phone’s digital wallet. That way, if you lose a key, a locksmith can cut you a duplicate based on the picture alone. The idea that you can get keys made from a picture is basically the flip side of the warnings you sometimes read in


Wayfair, Macy's, and Other Retailers Are Charging Return Fees in 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
Shopping online has long been a convenient and relatively low-stakes way of purchasing everything from clothing and accessories to electronics and home goods—especially if you can simply pack up anything you don't want and send it back at no charge. This has made it easy to turn your home into a private dressing room or give products a test drive before committing to them. In many cases, however,


Belkin’s auto-tracking iPhone stand is here to revolutionize mobile content creation
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CES 2024 is a-go, and accessory maker Belkin has seized the opportunity to unveil the world’s first DockKit-compatible iPhone accessory: the Auto-Tracking Stand Pro. This motorized iPhone stand, which is capable of 360 degrees of pan and 90 degrees of tilt, uses Apple’s automated tracking technology to record subjects on camera as they move around a space. It’s designed for immersive video calls


How to Check Your Java Version on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 2h
Some apps require you to run a certain Java version to properly function. You can check which version of Java you have installed using a graphical tool or via the command line.


Daily Telescope: The Wizard Nebula captured above Germany
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / The Wizard Nebula. (credit: George Amanakis) Welcome to the Daily Telescope . There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We'll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we're going to take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a universe that is fille


The Download: Introducing MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2024
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: MIT Technology Review’s 10 Breakthrough Technologies for 2024 The start of a new year offers a great opportunity to reflect while also thinking about what’s to come. That is especially true for us, as this year marks the 125th anniversary of MIT T


Google tries to downplay cookie security risk as nothing new
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Security researchers recently warned of new malware capable of reviving expired authentication tokens via a Google Chrome API . The feature is a one-off, but still dangerous as it allows threat actors to remain logged into their victims’ Google accounts for longer. However Google is now looking to downplay the importance of the vulnerability, essentially stating it’s no more than simple session c


CES 2024: The new HP Spectre x360 is tempting me to ditch my MacBook
Mashable / 3h
The HP Spectre x360 14 got a refresh for CES 2024 , and I got a chance to get my hands on it. And let me tell you — I can't keep them off. So much so that I actually contemplated chucking my MacBook Pro out the window for that sweet, sweet typing experience on this irresistible HP laptop. I thought the keyboard on the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 was blissful, but that's nothing compared to the


CES 2024: Evolve MVMT wearable wants to save your feet
Mashable / 3h
Wearables that track your steps are nothing new, but what about a wearable that tracks how you step? At CES 2024 , Evolve MVMT unveiled an ankle wearable that tracks the quality of your steps, and helps you improve your gait over time. Claiming to be the first of its kind, Evolve MVMT uses proprietary tracking technology to analyze heel strike – the act of landing hard on your heels – which is ha


Dumbest Google Result of the Week: ‘JFK Death Penalty’ Brings Up Some Kid’s Middle School Essay
Gizmodo / 3h
“JFK was an interesting man.” At least, that’s the first thing you read if you follow the top Search result for variations of “Did JFK support the death penalty?” Google turns up 7.5 million results, but for some reason, it starts you off with a Google Doc that appears to be a middle schooler’s homework assignment. Read more...


How Long Do Amex Membership Rewards Points Transfers Take?
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If you’re collecting miles & points through credit card spending, I always recommend doing what you can to accrue transferable points currencies . That’s because these points are much more flexible than when you’re earning an individual airline or hotel points currency. You have the ability to transfer these points to all kinds of travel partners, and you’re safeguarded from a devaluation in a sp


From our stacks: Illustrations from Norse Fairy Tales. Selected & Adapted from the Translations by…
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
From our stacks: Illustrations from Norse Fairy Tales . Selected & Adapted from the Translations by Sir George Webbe Dasent. With Illustrations by Reginald L. Knowles & Horace J. Knowles. London: George Routledge & Sons Limited. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Co., 1910.


Marvel's Blade game - everything we know so far
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Who's working on Marvel's Blade? Marvel's Blade is in very safe hands with developer Arkane Lyon. This is the team that brought us the Dishonored series, as well as Deathloop. Expect smart stealth and wacky powers, as you make your way through a quarantined section of Paris. Marvel's Blade was announced as part of the main showcase at last year's The Game Awards. We got a rather stylish trailer,


JBL's new wireless earbuds are crammed with next-gen features, including a screen on the case
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JBL has announced a new range of earbuds at CES 2024 , called JBL Live 3. They come in three different designs, but they've all got one really big new feature in common: JBL's touchscreen Smart Charging Case, which is designed to make it much easier and faster to access your audio playback and your earbuds' various features. Think of it as like having a smartwatch screen right on the case. We fir


HP Omen Transcend 14 Is a Darned Cute Gaming Laptop That Packs a Wallop
Gizmodo / 3h
I don’t usually opt for white tech, mostly because I have the nasty tendency to stick my expensive stuff where it’s dustiest. But HP’s new Omen Transcend 14 and 16 gaming laptop might push me over the edge. Its bright-as-hell rainbow LED keyboard does something for me against that pearly white scheme, but ignore the… Read more...


5 things you’ll love (and 2 you might not) about the Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
The Points Guy / 3h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420171842″] Kimpton hotels are known for their alluring social spaces, out-of-the-box experiences like nightly wine hours, their pet-friendly policies and clever marketing strategies, such as complimentary perks for guests who know the secret seasonal password . As the brand’s long-awaited first location in Japan , the 151-room Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo debuted in


New Year’s Eve Like No Other: Family Uses Miles, Points for $2500 Applebees Blowout [Roundup]
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A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Samsung QN90C QLED Review: Stunning Picture
Wired / 3h
Samsung’s midrange QLED is still a winner, even as the competition heats up.


Kensington’s New Pro Fit Ergo Keyboard Is Built for Comfort
How-To Geek / 3h
The discontinuation of the beloved Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard in 2023 kicked off a wave of competitors, and now Kensington has entered the arena. The new Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 TKL Rechargeable Keyboard is trying to combine a great typing experience, portability, and improved posture into one device.


JBL’s Latest Bluetooth Speakers Have Better Sound and Straps
How-To Geek / 3h
JBL has finally announced upgraded models of its popular Clip 5 and Go 4 portable Bluetooth speakers. Both mini speakers pack improved sound, better Bluetooth technology, new colors, and bigger clips and straps. We're also getting a powerful JBL Xtreme 4.


11 Ways to Fix It When Your Windows 11 PC Keeps Restarting
How-To Geek / 3h
Frustrated by your computer constantly restarting on its own? A disruptive reboot loop can make it hard to be productive. Luckily, there are several ways to troubleshoot the issue, and we're going to show you 11 of them.


JBL brings new microphones to CES 2024, including a wireless clip-on model
Engadget / 3h
JBL is best known for speakers, earbuds and headphones, but the company has recently pivoted to microphones to meet the needs of modern content creators. It all started with the Quantum Stream line of condenser microphones, and the company has brought a trio of updated mics in the series to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The Quantum Stream Talk, as the name suggests, is primarily for podcasters and strea


JBL brings its touchscreen smart case to three new wireless earbud models
28Engadget / 3h
Last year in Las Vegas, JBL showed off a set of true wireless earbuds that featured a touchscreen-equipped "smart case," but it was only available on that model. For CES 2024 , the company is expanding the availability for the fancy charging accessory across three new earbud designs, while giving it a slight design update in the process. The Live Buds 3, Live Beam 3 and Live Flex 3 all feature cu


JBL debuts replaceable batteries for its new portable Bluetooth speakers at CES 2024
Engadget / 3h
When it comes to portable Bluetooth speakers , battery life has always been a sticking point and JBL’s latest updates are focused on improving just that. As part of its announcement today at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the company presented two updated PartyBox models and three new personal portable iterations. Aside from the battery upgrades, they all support Bluetooth 5.3 with LE audio and Auracast


JBL covers the headphone gamut with six new models at CES 2024
Engadget / 3h
It wouldn't be CES without a massive amount of JBL portable audio devices. The company has six new sets of headphones in Las Vegas to go along with several new earbuds , speakers and microphones. As it typically does, the company is covering a range of preferences with on-ear and over-ear options as well as those with active noise cancellation (ANC) and some without it. The JBL Live range is the


HP unveiled the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world at CES 2024
Engadget / 3h
Sometimes the never-ending quest to shave an extra gram or millimeter off a new laptop can become a bore. However, when a company can do it without cutting too many corners, that deserves some attention. And that’s what HP has done with the new Omen Transcend 14, which is making its debut at CES 2024 as the lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in the world. Weighing just 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg), the Omen T


Trend of the Week: Silicon Valley Has the Woke Mind Virus on the Brain
Gizmodo / 3h
This week in trends, Big Tech bros could not stop talking about the woke mind virus. Many Silicon Valley leaders crowed that the ousting of Harvard’s President was the beginning of the end for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, which they described as “immoral” and “illegal.” Read more...


M3 iPad Pro tipped to bring several OLED firsts in 2024 – with a price tag to match
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Apple’s iPad Pro is easily one of the best tablets you can buy right now, with the 12.9-inch model in particular leading the way. According to a new leak, though, Apple could be about to take it to new heights with some top-of-the-line tech that’s unheard of in rival devices – and with a sky-high price tag to match. This information comes from display industry expert Ross Young , who consistently


These fake Blue Screen of Death mock-ups highlight a serious problem with Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Windows 11 getting a redesigned BSOD – the dreaded Blue Screen of Death that pops up when a PC crashes – might be a joke on X (formerly Twitter) right now, but it highlights a serious issue. OK, 'joke' might be a strong word, but the BSOD mock-ups presented by Lucia Scarlet on X are certainly tongue-in-cheek, featuring colorful emojis which are rather cutesy – not what you really want to see when


Final Fantasy 14 Xbox open beta will kick off next month says director
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Anyone who’s been anticipating the release of Final Fantasy 14 on Xbox Series X |S doesn’t have much longer to wait, as director and producer Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) has confirmed that the open beta will begin next month. It was first announced last July that the hit massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) would be coming to Xbox consoles, at which point it was given a “spring


Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Do You Really Understand How Calendars Work?
Gizmodo / 3h
‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions. As we all sign up for gym memberships or invest in a Peloton that will just gather dust by March, I resolve to work out your brain this year. January 1, 2024 is a Monday. So what day was January 1 last year? Because of the regularities in how we slice and organize time, you… Read more...


Apple's AI upgrades for your iPhone are reportedly on track for 2024 – here's what to expect
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It's shaping up to be another huge year for generative AI – and one of the biggest stories could be Apple's AI upgrades for iOS 18 and the iPhone, which are reportedly still on track for an announcement at WWDC 2024 in June. We've previously heard that Apple is planning to reveal AI boosts for Siri, Messages, Apple Music, Pages and more during its developer's conference this year, and Bloomberg's


Brazil Adds E-Visa Requirement For Americans & Others
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Note : The implementation of this new visa requirement has been delayed by three months, from January 10, 2024, to April 10, 2024. Traveling to Brazil is about to become a bit more costly and complicated for Americans… Brazil adds e-visa requirement for US citizens & others As of April 10, 2024, Brazil is adding a new e-visa requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia. Sp


Google Domains saw major fall in customers following Squarespace sale
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Following its Squarespace takeover in the final months of 2023 and the subsequent shutdown of Google Domains, the business saw a substantial drop in customers, according to a new report by Domain Name Wire . The figures cited reveal a 24% decrease in the number of domains registered in the month before the takeover, compared with the month that keys changed hands. The precise reason for such a dr


Glen Powell gets mistaken for Justin Hartley at the Golden Globes, has the perfect response
46Mashable / 4h
Glen Powell may not have been at the 2024 Golden Globes , but he still managed to get snapped on the red carpet. At least he did according to a X/Twitter post from The Hollywood Reporter , who accidentally mixed up Anyone But You star with This Is Us star Justin Hartley. "Glen Powell has arrived for tonight's 2024 #GoldenGlobes ceremony," posted the outlet, above a photo of Hartley, not Powell, s


Jennifer Lawrence's Golden Globes reaction is destined to become a meme
42Mashable / 4h
The Golden Globes 2024 had some strong audience reaction shot moments — but after Pedro Pascal's face following Kieran Culkin's Best Actor acceptance speech joke , the runner-up was probably Jennifer Lawrence. Lawrence was nominated for Best Female Actor — Motion Picture Musical/Comedy for her role in No Hard Feelings , and although she ultimately lost out to Poor Things ' Emma Stone, she made th


Nvidia RTX 4070 Super benchmark leak suggests this could be the GPU take down AMD’s mid-range champions
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Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super graphics card – which should be revealed later today at CES 2024, alongside two other refreshes – has witnessed some performance leaks in the form of benchmarks that suggest it’ll be hot on the heels of the RTX 4070 Ti. These were highlighted by Benchleaks on X (formerly Twitter) as Wccftech picked up, and as ever, regard any such leaks with an appropriate amount of skepti


From Oppenheimer to The Bear, here's where to stream the 81st Golden Globes' 4 biggest winners
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The 81st Golden Globes were a celebration of (mostly) great art, and some of our favorite movies and TV shows bagged multiple awards. Oppenheimer was the biggest winner on the night (January 7), with the three-hour epic drama taking home five awards. Interestingly, though, the other three big winners weren't some of Oppenheimer 's esteemed peers, such as Barbie . Indeed, it was a trio of TV serie


Four lessons from 2023 that tell us where AI regulation is going
MIT Technology Review / 4h
This article is from The Technocrat, MIT Technology Review’s weekly tech policy newsletter about power, politics, and Silicon Valley. To receive it in your inbox every Friday, sign up her e . In the US and elsewhere, 2023 was a blockbuster year for artificial intelligence and AI regulation, and this next year is guaranteed to bring even more action. On January 5, I published a story with my colle


Google Pixel phones and smartwatches are up to 21 percent off
Engadget / 4h
If you're a Google Pixel fan, this week is starting off well for you. A range of Google Pixel phones are currently on sale . For starters, the Google Pixel 8 is back down to its Black Friday price of $549, dropping from $699. The 21 percent discount is the lowest price we've seen the phone at since it launched. The Google Pixel 8 is a great, cheaper alternative to the Google Pixel 8 Pro. We gave


The New Digital Dark Age
Wired / 4h
Online trust will reach an all-time low thanks to unchecked disinformation, AI-generated content, and social platforms pulling up their data drawbridges.


It’s No Wonder People Are Getting Emotionally Attached to Chatbots
25Wired / 4h
AI chatbots can be friendly and responsive—even sexy. It’s time to take these fundamentally human behaviors more seriously.


The Fight to Unite iPhone and Android Users Is Far From Over
28Wired / 4h
Apple crushed Beeper Mini, an app that let Android users into Apple’s iMessage service. Beeper cofounder Eric Migicovsky says interoperability between Big Tech’s walled gardens is urgently needed.


The Battle for Biometric Privacy
24Wired / 4h
The pushback against ubiquitous surveillance and targeted deepfaking has begun—but regulation may fail to keep up with AI advances.


Digitization Beats Deforestation
21Wired / 4h
Geolocation, supply-chain tracking, and digital payments are the tools that will enable farmers and consumers to make better choices.


Synthetic Data Is a Dangerous Teacher
Wired / 4h
In the race to scale up, the number of AIs being trained on poor-quality data sets has swelled—and it’s going to amplify all kinds of inequities.


To Make an Impact, Join Tech’s Exodus
Wired / 4h
A desire to make a difference is driving government recruitment.


Photos From CES 2024: Electric Skis, Exoskeletons, Valet Parking Robots
Wired / 4h
Tech’s biggest show is just barely getting started. We’ve already gotten to go hands-on with some fun gadgets.


Gene Editing Needs to Be for Everyone
Wired / 4h
Crispr recently marked a major milestone in medicine. But it's not time for a victory lap—the race is just beginning.


Gen Z and the Art of Incentivized Self-Actualization
Wired / 4h
Stepping off the hedonistic treadmill, younger workers are demanding a more authentic employment experience.


Staying One Step Ahead of Hackers When It Comes to AI
Wired / 4h
Phishing emails and other scams might be getting an artificial intelligence upgrade, but so are digital lines of defense.


AI Needs to Be Both Trusted and Trustworthy
Wired / 4h
Through sensors, actuators, and IoT devices, AI is going to be interacting with the physical plane on a massive scale. The question is, how does one build trust in its actions?


Rediscovering the Pleasure of Working Together
Wired / 4h
The delights of working, learning, and creating in-person will be rediscovered—but only for those with a well-designed workplace.


The End of One-Size-Fits-All Health Care
Wired / 4h
Medicines need to be safe for all, but also effective for the individual. Embracing our differences will lead to better health care for everyone.


The Creative’s Toolbox Gets an AI Upgrade
Wired / 4h
It’s easy to accuse algorithms of stifling creativity, but designers of every stripe should be embracing their multidisciplinary abilities.


8 Apps to Improve Your Google Pixel Watch
How-To Geek / 4h
One of the major selling points of a Wear OS smartwatch like the Pixel Watch is the ability to install apps. Many popular services like Spotify and WhatsApp have watch apps, but there are many other options floating around that you might be more likely to miss.


Guide To Southwest Airlines Status Match & Challenge
3KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , American , Delta , and United . In this post I wanted to take a look at the program offered


Businesses can't survive without their IT systems - and they're under attack more than ever
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Organizations are more reliant on their digital technology than ever before - and the cyber threats they face are also at their highest. A new report by Databarracks has found over two-thirds (68%) of the IT professionals it surveyed said that they could not survive more than a single day without their IT systems. This is up from 46% in 2017. This is a problem, as cyberattacks have grown alongsid


Airline Shopping Portal Bonuses: Up To 2,000 Bonus Miles
500+One Mile at a Time / 4h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. For following a specific link you can earn bonus points in addition to the ones you’d earn for credit card spending. The number of bonus points you earn per dollar spent varies greatly by retailer , though in addition to those variable bonuses, there are often promotions that are avail


There’s more bad news about the AirTag 2 release date – but it makes perfect sense
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A new and improved AirTag isn’t exactly number one on Apple fans’ 2024 product launch wishlist ( Apple Vision Pro , anyone?), but given the popularity of Apple’s coin-sized object tracker, there’s every reason to believe that a second-generation AirTag model is in the works. The original AirTag arrived back in 2021, and the latest intelligence surrounding the Apple AirTag 2 suggests that Apple is


Buy Choice Privileges Points With 30% Discount (0.72 Cents Per Point)
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Choice Privileges has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points , which is the program’s first offer of 2024. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this offer, and talk about under what circumstances it makes sense to buy points. Promotion on purchased Choice Privileges points Through Sunday, February 4, 2024, Choice Privileges is offering a sale on purchased points


Hyatt & Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (SLH) Partnership
68One Mile at a Time / 5h
In 2018 we saw Hyatt and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) launch a partnership, allowing World of Hyatt members to earn and redeem points for stays at SLH properties. In this post I wanted to take an updated look at how this awesome partnership works. What is the Hyatt & SLH partnership? Historically one of Hyatt’s biggest weaknesses compared to competitors (Hilton, IHG, Marriott, etc.) has


10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
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AI for everything: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
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WHO Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI WHEN Now When OpenAI launched a free web app called ChatGPT in November 2022, nobody knew what was coming . But that low-key release changed everything. By January, ChatGPT had become the fastest-growing web app ever, offering anyone with a browser access to one of the most powerful neural networks ever built. We were dazzled and disturbed. And that was only th


The first gene-editing treatment: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO CRISPR Therapeutics, Editas Medicine, Precision BioSciences, Vertex Pharmaceuticals WHEN Now The first gene-editing cure has arrived. Grateful patients are calling it “life changing.” It was only 11 years ago that scientists first developed the potent DNA-snipping technology called CRISPR. Now they’ve brought CRISPR out of the lab and into real medicine with a treatment that cures the symptom


Heat pumps: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
20MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Daikin, Mitsubishi, Viessmann WHEN Now We’ve entered the era of the heat pump. Heat pumps are appliances that can cool and heat spaces using electricity. Many buildings today are still heated with fossil fuels, specifically natural gas. Switching to electric heat pumps that run on renewable energy could help homes, offices, and even manufacturing facilities cut their emissions dramatically. W


Twitter killers: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Bluesky, Discord, Mastodon, Nostr, Threads WHEN Now For the better part of 17 years, the roiling, rolling, fractious, sometimes funny, sometimes horrifying, never-ever-ending global conversation had a central home: Twitter. If you wanted to know what was happening and what people were talking about right now , it was the only game in town. But then Elon Musk purchased Twitter, renamed it X, f


Enhanced geothermal systems: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO AltaRock Energy, Fervo Energy, Utah FORGE lab WHEN 3 to 5 years Geothermal heat, an abundant and carbon-­free energy source, offers an alternative to fossil fuels that doesn’t vary with the weather or time of day. However, conventional geothermal plants require specific geological conditions—in particular, permeable rocks with water sources. Because of this, geothermal accounts for less than


Weight-loss drugs: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Eli Lilly, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Viking Therapeutics WHEN Now One-third of US adults have obesity, a condition that makes them more susceptible to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Anti-obesity drugs—including Wegovy and Mounjaro—could help address this public health crisis . Success stories are everywhere online, from Reddit to TikTok. Novo Nordisk, the company behind two of the


Chiplets: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Advanced Micro Devices, Intel, Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express WHEN Now Packaging. It may sound boring, but it’s an essential part of building computer systems. Now companies are defining what that looks like for a new generation of machines. For decades, chipmakers have improved performance by making transistors smaller and cramming more of them onto chips. The popular name for the tr


Super-efficient solar cells: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Beyond Silicon, Caelux, First Solar, Hanwha Q Cells, Oxford PV, Swift Solar, Tandem PV WHEN 3 to 5 years In November 2023, a buzzy solar technology broke yet another world record for efficiency. The previous record had existed for only about five months—and it likely won’t be long before it too is obsolete. This astonishing acceleration in efficiency gains comes from a special breed of next-­


Exascale computers: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2024
MIT Technology Review / 5h
WHO Oak Ridge National Lab, Jülich Super­computing Centre, China’s Supercomputing Center in Wuxi WHEN Now In May 2022 , the global supercomputer rankings were shaken up by the launch of Frontier. Now the fastest supercomputer in the world, it can perform more than 1 quintillion (10 18 ) floating-point operations per second. That’s a 1 followed by 18 zeros, also known as an exaflop. Essentially, F


Astrobotic lander on its way to the moon with ULA’s historic flight
TechCrunch / 5h
It’s hard to understate just how much was at stake in Monday’s early morning launch of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket: multiple major reputations, billions of dollars, a new moon lander, the country’s dreams for lunar exploration, brand new rocket engines flying for the first time, and what is quite literally ULA’s future. And […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person


Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 (AMD) Review: A Professional's Companion
How-To Geek / 5h
If you're a working professional or a content creator searching for a laptop, look no further than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 2 (AMD) . Its AMD Ryzen Pro 7040 processor and 64GB RAM pack a tremendous punch, while the gorgeous OLED screen and excellent speakers will keep you entertained during streaming and casual gaming.


Apple pays out over claims it deliberately slowed down iPhones
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
The tech giant is compensating US customers and faces similar allegations in the UK.


The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is just $709 right now
Engadget / 5h
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was recently banned from sale due to a patent dispute, but has now returned to the market pending an appeal by Apple. Now that you can buy one again, it's available with a solid discount from Amazon, priced at just $709 (with the Olive Alpine Loop strap) instead of $799 thanks to a $40 coupon and six percent discount — near it's all-time-low price.


CES 2024: LG's transparent OLED TV disappears when turned off
46Mashable / 5h
You're used to watching content on your TV's display, but have you ever thought about looking through the screen? Wait, hear us out. Announced at CES 2024 , LG Signature OLED T, the company's new OLED TV set, is almost completely transparent. And it's not just a prototype; according to The Verge , it's very close to a final product that customers will be able to buy sometime in 2024. SEE ALSO: CE


Apple Vision Pro will officially go on sale in February – with pre-orders starting soon
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cast your mind back to June, and you'll remember that the Apple Vision Pro was unveiled in a blaze of publicity and hype at Apple's WWDC event – and seven months on, the mixed reality headset finally has an official on-sale date. Apple has just announced that the Vision Pro will start shipping in the US on February 2 , with pre-orders starting on Friday, January 19 at 5am PST. Apple says the head


Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail’s release date hasn’t been announced because the director doesn’t want to delay it
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The director and producer of Final Fantasy 14 , Naoki Yoshida (also known as Yoshi-P), has revealed that he’s not announcing the exact release date for the Dawntrail expansion right now, since he doesn’t want it to get delayed like Endwalker previously did. Yoshida said this during Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival 2024 , which took place over the weekend in Tokyo. In his keynote, the director acknow


Steam achieves a new record with over 33.6 million concurrent users
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Steam, Valve’s popular digital game storefront, has hit a significant milestone with a record-breaking 33,675,229 users logged in to the service at the same time over the weekend. This is according to SteamDB, a hobbyist website that tracks kinds of Steam data ranging from the historical prices of its games to the service’s overall user count. SteamDB confirmed the record number in a Tweet yester


The OnePlus 12 could be very expensive, but OnePlus 12R leaks are more promising
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Hot on the heels of the Samsung Galaxy S24 line, which we’re expecting to see on January 17, OnePlus is globally launching the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R on January 23, and the latest leaks are bad news for the 12 but good news for the 12R. Specifically, we now have an idea of how much these phones might cost, with Techpuls (via Phone Arena ) claiming that the OnePlus 12 will start at $799 (aroun


Your next work PC will almost certainly be AI-equipped
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New analyst reports have predicted a rapid growth for the AI-equipped PC sector over the coming years. By 2027, Canalys believes that three in five (60%) PCs shipped will be AI-capable, with as many as one in five meeting the criteria this year alone. The healthy growth is credited to businesses’ refresh cycles, with many expected to be upgrading soon as they grapple with EOS for their preferred


Guide To Alaska Airlines Status Match & Challenge
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It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including American , Delta , Southwest , and United . In this post I wanted to take a look at the program offer


Netflix and Hulu pick up TV Golden Globes as Succession dominates
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The 2024 Golden Globes represented a return to normalcy after a year dominated by strikes in the entertainment industry . Streamers continued to get recognition for their shows, with Netflix, Hulu and Max picking up a combined 12 television awards . Max ( formerly HBO Max ) won the most awards, garnering four for the final season of Succession , including best drama television series. Best perfor


Pedro Pascal reacts perfectly to Kieran Culkin's Golden Globes speech burn
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When it comes to big awards shows, the reactions from celebrity audience members often get talked about just as much as the moments they're reacting to. With Kieran Culkin's Golden Globes joke about Pedro Pascal, though, it'll probably be a bit of both. SEE ALSO: The complete list of winners at the 2024 Golden Globes Culkin took to the stage after picking up the award for Best Performance by a Ma


Guide To Delta Air Lines Status Match & Challenge
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It’s common for airlines to offer some sort of status challenge or status match program, in order to lure frequent flyers who are loyal to competing airlines, but are considering a switch. In the United States, most major airlines offer some sort of a status match challenge opportunity, including Alaska , American , Southwest , and United . In this post I wanted to take a look at the program offe


Wizards of the Coast admits that 'we made a mistake' after AI art confusion
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Magic: The Gathering creator Wizards of the Coast has been caught out by fans for including AI art in its latest promotional marketing. Two weeks into the new year and Wizards of the Coast has already issued an apology to some eagle-eyed fans who managed to spot signs of AI art in some recent marketing materials. "Well, we made a mistake earlier when we said that a marketing image we posted was n


Final Fantasy 14's latest class fights with a giant paintbrush - yes, really
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The second new class for Final Fantasy 14 Online's upcoming expansion, Dawntrail , has been confirmed to be Pictomancer. Revealed during Final Fantasy 14's Japan Fan Festival keynote presentation, the Pictomancer is a caster DPS class (or job, as it's known in-game) that fights with a paintbrush and palette to conjure spells, support buffs, and familiars to aid in battle. It joins Viper - a melee


Get lifetime access to Babbel for just $149.97 and learn a new language
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TL;DR: Through Jan. 10, get a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning for just $149.97 — usually $599. If you've been meaning to learn a new language for years, but never quite find the time to get to it, it may be time to look into one of the most well-known language-learning providers , Babbel. This convenient app lets you tackle learning right on your device, so you can study in your


Stay secure online with this lifetime VPN subscription for $69.99
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TL;DR: As of January 8, get a lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited for only $69.99 — that's $130 off. Do you have beefing up your online security on your list of 2024 resolutions? If so, it may be time to invest in a good VPN. And the timing couldn't be better — as you can currently get your hands on a lifetime subscription to one of the most trusted virtual private networks , VPN unlimited, fo


Get your taxes sorted with this H&R Block bundle, now $40
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TL;DR: As of January 8, get the H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe Federal/State 2023 plus the Tax Preparation and Deduction course bundle, all for $39.99 — that's an 86% discount. Hoping to be more productive in 2024? One of the first major items on your to-do list will likely be tackling your taxes, and if you want to be proactive, you can currently score some major help for a low price with the H&R


This $150 golf watch can help you on the course
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TL;DR: As of January 8, get the GOLFBUDDY Aim W10 GPS Golf Watch for only $149.99 — that's 28% off. Golf can be a fantastic way to unwind. Out in the fresh air, your mind focuses solely on the task at hand as you tee off, hole after hole. However beautiful the greenery of the course, it's just not as relaxing if you're frustrated with your game. And we're betting that's why this GolfBuddy Aim W10


How 2024 Will Be A.I.’s ‘Leap Forward’
35NYT > Technology / 6h
A.I. is set to advance at a rapid rate, becoming more powerful and spreading into the physical world.


Help! An Employee of Budget Kept My Phone and I Can Prove It.
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After misplacing his iPhone while returning a rental car, a traveler tracked down the device and presented strong evidence to the agency that a worker took it — to no avail.


Belkin's Stand Pro iPhone dock uses Apple's DockKit to track you around a room
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Just days before CES 2024 officially kicks off, Belkin has debuted a new wireless charging dock that can perform a neat trick: it can swivel and tilt to track you while you move around a room. The Auto-Tracking Stand Pro does that by being the first device to exploit Apple's DockKit framework that allows it to connect directly to an iPhone without the need for a third-party app, according to the


Save On Hyatt Hotel Stays With Amex Offers (Targeted)
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The Amex Offers program frequently has promotions for hotel stays, which can save you money or earn you bonus points for stays you’d make anyway. We’ve just seen Amex roll out the first new offer of 2024 for Hyatt hotel stays, which has geographic restrictions. This complements one existing offer that was launched in late 2023, and is still valid. Let’s go over the details, as this could be an op


Many SMBs are still struggling with inflation costs
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As many as two in five UK SMBs are concerned about high inflation, with many worried that rising costs are an expense that’s totally out of their control. According to a Zoho study of more than 1,500 senior digital transformation decision-makers from five European countries, including 300 from the UK, the pressure from high costs resulting from supply chain disruptions and an ongoing skill shorta


Great Deal: Save 15% On IHG Free Night Awards
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IHG One Rewards has just launched a lucrative sale on award nights, which could save you quite a few points on a redemption. This promotion is initially only available to those with a co-branded IHG credit card, and in a few days it will be extended to elite members as well. Save 15% on free night award redemptions IHG One Rewards is offering members 15% savings on award stays: You must book by S


Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future
22NYT > Technology / 6h
In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan.


YC-backed African fintech Cleva, founded by Stripe and AWS alums, raises $1.5M pre-seed
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Nigerian fintech Cleva, focused on creating a banking platform for African individuals and businesses to receive international payments by opening USD accounts, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by 1984 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. Other participants in the round include The Raba Partnership, Byld […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rig


Apple might make a Vision Pro announcement this week
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Apple's Vision Pro might be coming sooner than we thought, with an announcement from Apple happening later this week. This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims that Apple is already shipping the device in small quantities to warehouses in the U.S. as it prepares to distribute them to its retail stores. While the probable launch date for the Vision Pro is still February (Gurman said


The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is the first phone with two periscope zoom cameras
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There was a time when smartphone makers rushed to quad-camera claims, most of which did so by throwing in a mediocre fourth camera — usually for macro shots, if not a monochrome filter or just a depth sensor. Nowadays, though, we are blessed with legit quad "main" cameras on some flagship phones, so brands need to be more creative to further differentiate themselves. In Oppo's case, it decided to


Unistellar's latest smart telescopes take the hassle out of backyard astronomy
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French telescope company Unistellar has launched two new tech-infused models at CES 2024 promising to eliminate the tedious parts of backyard astronomy. The new Odyssey and Odyssey Pro smart telescopes use new technology to focus on both nearby objects like Jupiter and distant stars or nebulae. They also feature new Nikon optics and an updated smartphone app that helps you align and focus the tel


After Vulcan Rocket Launches, U.S. Moon Lander Faces Problems
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The Vulcan rocket’s flight was flawless, but the privately built lunar lander it carried is not operating as expected as it heads toward the moon.


Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future
22NYT > Technology / 8h
In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan.


Good Early Phase of ULA First Vulcan Centuar Rocket Launch
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There was what appeared to be a good early phase launch of the ULA Vulcan Centaur. The solid rocket boosters separated. The Vulcan BE4 booster separated. The rocket is now in the Centaur phase. The payload fairing separated. There were two solid rocket boosters but the Vulcan is designed for up to six solid rocket ... Read more



LG brought the world's first wireless transparent OLED TV to CES 2024
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LG typically shows off a host of new TVs at CES each year, but they're usually the more traditional flat screens. This year in Las Vegas, the company is debuting something quite different in addition to M- and G-series updates . The OLED T is what the company calls the first wireless transparent OLED TV, with 4K resolution and LG's wireless transmission tech for audio and video. The unit also fea


ULA First Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch Two Minutes Away
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United Launch Alliance is launching their first Vulcan Centaur rocket. It will carry the Astrobotics Peregrine lunar lander. UPDATE – Launch seems good. Nextbigfuture has another article covering the launch. Vulcan’s first stage is powered by BE-4 engines from Blue Origin, which also will be used on Blue Origin´s New Glenn Rocket. The engines run ... Read more


Hey is feuding with Apple again — this time over a calendar app
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Basecamp founders’ email service Hey is fighting with Apple again — this time over the rejection of its new calendar app from the App Store. Apple’s reasoning is similar to when Cupertino-based tech giant rejected Hey’s email app four years ago — non-paying users can’t use the app after downloading it. Plus, new users can’t […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for January 8
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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


CES 2024: This smart mirror doubles as a mindfulness coach
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Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the most mindful of them all? That's a question healthtech company Baracoda hopes you'll pose. At CES 2024 the company unveiled BMind , a smart mirror for mental wellness and managing stress. Baracoda's smart mirror launched last year with a skincare analysis feature that tells you what products to use and how to take care of your skin. Now it's adding the checkin


CES 2024: 'Jaws' pinball table is here to remind us 'Jaws' rules
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The thing about Jaws is it's one of the greatest movies ever made. So, when someone decides to make a big table that does Jaws things loudly and repeatedly, I'm all in. Luckily, that's exactly what we're getting from pinball machine manufacturer Stern. The latest license from the folks behind Jurassic Park and Godzilla and countless other pinball classics got announced last week, and was availabl


SentinelOne acquires Peak XV-backed PingSafe for over $100 million
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SentinelOne’s deal to acquire PingSafe values the Peak XV-backed young startup at over $100 million, two sources familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, in one of the strongest and fastest exits emerging from India. The New York Stock Exchange-listed AI security firm disclosed the cash and stock deal to acquire the two-year-old Indian startup last […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Samsung announces 2024 soundbar range plus a subwoofer that doubles as a picture frame
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CES 2024 is imminent and Samsung has announced its audio offerings for 2024, which include a range of soundbars and a wireless speaker named the Music Frame that doubles as a picture frame. Although we don’t have any official pricing, release dates or region availability for products, we’re sure to get it at CES 2024 itself or in the coming weeks. Samsung was responsible for some of the best soun


Samsung debuts the world's first transparent MicroLED screen at CES 2024
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On Sunday night Samsung held its annual First Look event at CES 2024 , where the company teased the world's first transparent MicroLED display. While there's still no word on how much it costs or when this tech will find its way into retail devices, Samsung showcased its transparent MicroLED display side-by-side next to transparent OLED and transparent LCD models to really highlight the differenc


Samsung introduces the world’s first wireless 8K projector
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Samsung’s TV announcements for CES 2024 so far have highlighted the company’s commitment to 8K display tech – a commitment that extends to projectors as well. The quartet of ultra short throw projectors Samsung is introducing at CES includes its first 8K model. The new 8K projector will be joined by a portable model, along with updated versions of its The Premiere LSP7T and The Premiere LSP9T , t


The Flappie AI cat door stops your pet from gifting you dead mice
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Finding weird pet-related technology is a CES tradition, and this year is no exception. Take Flappie, for example. The Swiss start-up is showing off an AI-powered cat door that automatically locks if your kitty tries to bring in prey it caught from the outside. On the side of the door facing the outside, you'll find a motion sensor and night-vision camera. Flappie says it has compiled a "unique a


Samsung’s 2024 OLED TVs add better brightness and a next-gen anti-reflection screen
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Ahead of CES 2024 , Samsung has revealed the latest additions to its QD-OLED TV range for 2024: the Samsung S95D and S90D. Although we’ve had no official release date or pricing information, we can be sure to expect that info in the coming weeks. Samsung’s 2023 QD-OLEDs, the S95C and S90C ,