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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's 'SNL' Weekend Update brings the Emmys house down
3KMashable / 21h
Ahhh we miss this. Saturday Night Live queens and supremo Golden Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler teamed up for one of the highlights of the 2024 Emmys on Monday night. To present the award for Best Variety Special (Live), the pair delivered a special SNL Weekend Update brimming with fingergun-worthy zingers. So, who was up for the award? Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime Show , or according to
Rumors Circulating That James Webb Has Discovered Life on Another World
500+Futurism / 10h
No, But... Ars Technica reports that the persistent rumor that the James Webb Space Telescope has found a planet with strong signs of life has recently hit a new high among the scientific community. A lot of the hype may be overblown, but at the very least the speculation reflects the space telescope's extraordinary promise in the field of exobiology. Though a NASA official told Ars that no "defi
Delta Air Lines Will Install Business Class Suites With Doors On Airbus A321neos
100+View from the Wing / 13h
Airbus has submitted a request to the FAA. to allow it to put business class suites with doors on Airbus A321neo narrowbody aircraft. Continue reading ...
Taiwan Has the Perfect Terrain for Defense But Needs More Anti-ship Missiles
Next Big Future / 23min
The Council of Foreign Relations states the difficulties that China would have attacking Taiwan. Taiwan is a nearly perfect island to defend. China would need to shift military assets to its eastern coast and undertake other visible preparations for an invasion, which Taiwan and the United States would likely be able to detect. Even if ... Read more
SpaceX Starfactory Expansion to Make One Starship Every 72 Hours
Next Big Future / 23min
SpaceX is expanding the Starship Factory to increase production to one Starship every 72 hours. This would mean production would increase to over 100 per year. Elon has discussed the need to increase Starship production to over one per day.
Scabies Is Making a Comeback
Wired / 1h
Cases of scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin disease, are on the rise across Europe. The UK in particular is struggling with a shortage of treatments.
SpaceX Starship Version 3 Will Be 150 Meters Tall
Next Big Future / 1h
Nextbigfuture has covered Elon mentioning that a future SpaceX Starship could be 20% longer BUT now it is reported that SpaceX is designing a 150 meter longer Starship. Felix Schlang at What about It? describes the new version 3 Starship work. This would be up to 95 feet longer than the current 120 meters. The ... Read more
Moto G Play 2024 offers a new 50MP camera for the usual bargain price tag
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Motorola is updating its budget-friendly Moto G series with a new model sporting a 50MP rear camera, similar to what flagship devices like the Galaxy S23 have. Granted, the 2024 Moto G Play won’t have the same level of hardware or features as the S23, but it is still a significant upgrade compared to last year’s model which has a middling 16MP lens. That said, it will have a few software tools to
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Sonego in the Australian Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz vs. Sonego in the Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are plenty of intriguing matchups in the second round of the Australian Open , including Alcaraz vs. Sonego. They've only played each other once before, and Sonego won in straight sets. But Alcaraz is seen by many as the greatest th
How to watch Raducanu vs. Wang in the Australian Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Emma Raducanu vs. Wang Yafan in the Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Emma Raducanu cruised through the first round of the Australian Open against Shelby Rogers , but the next matchup promises to be challenging. Wang Yafan began her campaign with a stunning victory over 22nd seed Sorana Cirstea, s
How to watch Sale Sharks vs. La Rochelle online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Sale Sharks vs. La Rochelle in the Champions Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The European Rugby Champions Cup brings together some of the best teams and players in the world. And if you're looking for the very best, you should check out the team that is going for its third title in a row. Can anyone stop La Roche
How to watch Chelsea Women vs. Manchester United Women online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Chelsea Women vs. Manchester United Women for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Women's Super League continues to grow in popularity, and it's clear to see why. The quality improves every year, the rivalries become more and more heated, and the best players in the world join the competition to see what all the
This well-rounded skills learning bundle is on sale for under £100
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: The Ultimate Lifetime Bundle of StackSkills, Infosec4TC, and Stone River is on sale for £94.21, saving you 75% on list price. Grab this bundle of education courses for the ambitious learner in your life. Whether they're looking to advance in a current career or want to pick up a new hobby, this three-course bundle has something for everyone. If you — or someone you know or love — are inter
EV LFP Battery Price War at Less Than $56 per kWh Within Six Months
Next Big Future / 3h
CATL has new rectangular LFP batteries. The LFP EV battery price will be less than $56 per kWh within six months. It is a bigger rectangular battery with each one being like six Tesla 4680 batteries. The LFP battery price in China is currently $70 per kWh. China’s EV makers (CATL, BYD) are targeting two ... Read more
India puts tech firms on notice over deepfakes inaction
23TechCrunch / 3h
India has warned tech companies that it is prepared to impose bans if they fail to take active measures against deepfake videos, a senior government minister said, on the heels of warning by a well-known personality over a deepfake advertisement using his likeness to endorse a gaming app. The stern warning comes as New Delhi […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Minecraft x Planet Earth III is the least offensive corpo collab of the year
Engadget / 4h
If you own a copy of Minecraft : Bedrock Edition or Minecraft: Education Edition , you can now grab a free expansion pack based on the BBC's Planet Earth III . Much like the previous Frozen Planet II experience, this new wildlife documentary DLC lets players explore five scenarios through the lens of animals — arctic wolves, ocelots, musk oxen, leopards, Cape fur seals, great white sharks, impala
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 17
Mashable / 5h
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 Jan. 17'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 Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 17, 2024, read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is on the easier side; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 17, Wordle #942! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, January 17, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 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 January 17, NYT Connections #220! Read on if you want some hints (and th
Elon Musk's Robot Optimus Folded a Shirt But the Internet is Unclear on How or Why
Gizmodo / 6h
Silicon Valley is racing to create the first generation of “humanoid” robots , with many tech companies promising consumers that they’ll soon have their very own, live-in robo-helper to do the dishes, sweep the floor, and generally take care of all the annoying housework that you don’t want to do. However, the… Read more...
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 17
Mashable / 6h
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
Ultimate guide to Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners: How to maximize your miles
38The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Historically, you could only redeem Capital One miles at a fixed value . But in 2018, Capital One added transfer partners as an additional redemption option for some of its cards. Capital One has since added new transfer partners at mostly a 1:1 transfer ratio. Capital One currently has more than 15 airlin
Should you pay your taxes with a credit card?
52The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With a new tax season looming ahead, you may wonder if it’s worth it to charge your taxes to a rewards credit card to earn cash back or points toward travel. Although you will generally get dinged with service charges and other fees for using a credit card to pay your taxes, it can still be worthwhile for
50 Year Nuclear Pacemaker Battery Now and Maybe a Multi-year Nuclear Phone Battery Next Year
Next Big Future / 7h
Jan 8, 2024, China Startup Betavolt New Energy Technology announced the successful development of a miniature atomic energy battery. It uses nickel-63 nuclear isotope decay and China’s first diamond semiconductor (4th generation semiconductor) module to successfully realize the miniaturization of atomic energy batteries. It has modularization and low cost. The battery can provide power for ... Rea
Missiles Versus Artillery in Regards to Taiwan and Ukraine
Next Big Future / 7h
Most people do not contextualize what is happening in the Ukraine War or the Gaza War with what they expect to happen in a war between China and Taiwan. Ukraine and Russia have been fighting their larger expanded war for nearly 2 years. Both sides still have weapons and are continuing to hit each other ... Read more
You Can Get Offcloud on Sale for $39.99 Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
You an get a lifetime subscription to Offcloud on sale for $39.99 right now (reg. $209). Offcloud is an online service that allows users to unlock file-hosting and streaming sites, securely download from BitTorrent, fetch from Usenet/newsgroups, remove restrictions from Uploaded, back up YouTube videos, convert Soundcloud entries to MP3 files, sync files with the cloud, and convert web content to
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, January 17 (game #723)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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
Twin Galaxies lawyer says settlement avoids “an inordinate amount of costs”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Billy Mitchell competes at a (presumably authentic) Donkey Kong cabinet. (credit: Flickr / daveynin ) After a nearly five-year legal battle between the scorekeepers at Twin Galaxies and Billy Mitchell over the veracity of Mitchell's contested Donkey Kong high score submissions , the recent settlement of the case before trial might feel a little anticlimactic. But Twin Galaxies attorney
Chrome on Android is testing a big privacy upgrade for your web browsing
23TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Google's Chrome on Android could soon gain new privacy features based around limiting access to personal information in the same fashion as the web version of the browser. As reported by Android Police , the latest Canary build version 122 of Chrome on now features website-specific controls that let users better control the access websites have over personal data such as one's location. Functioni
American Airlines Partner Gol Airlines May File Bankruptcy Within A Month
View from the Wing / 8h
Brazilian airline Gol was the worst performing stock on the country’s benchmark index on Tuesday, dropping at one point as much as 13%, on reports that it is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States within a month. An out of court restructuring, however, is seen as “increasingly inviable.” Continue reading ...
Sierra Space joins defense primes in landing massive military satellite contract
TechCrunch / 8h
Sierra Space is joining Rocket Lab as a current or formerly VC-backed space company to land a major satellite deal with the military. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Our Flag Means Death Might Still Set Sail Beyond Max
97Gizmodo / 8h
The news that Our Flag Means Death would not be returning for a third season was a devastating way to kick off the new year, and it galvanized the Max pirate series ’ supercharged fanbase to launch a campaign to try and save the series . In a new interview, HBO and Max boss Casey Bloys said that while the show won’t… Read more...
Apple updates US App Store guidelines allowing developers to link to third-party payments
Engadget / 8h
Apple is relaxing a key App Store rule that has long been a source of frustration to developers. The iPhone maker will allow U.S. developers to link to outside websites for in-app purchases, according to the company’s updated developer guidelines. The change comes shortly after the United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal to reconsider a lower court ruling requiring Apple to allow developer
MrBeast uploads first video to X to test out ad revenue
Mashable / 9h
MrBeast may be the king of YouTube, but now he's trying out something new with his content: Cross-posting his YouTube videos directly to Elon Musk's social media platform, X. Tweet may have been deleted On Monday night, MrBeast, who is also known by his real name Jimmy Donaldson, uploaded a video directly to the Musk-owned social media platform for the very first time. "$1 Car vs $100,000,000 Car
The 'Sex Update' for 'Cult of the Lamb' Is a Good Sign for Horny Video Games
26Wired / 9h
Cult of the Lamb added a “Sins of the Flesh” update, which comes on the heels of the rollicking success of Baldur’s Gate 3 as a welcome move for sex in games.
AI “Black Box” placed in more hospital operating rooms to improve safety
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A camera in a hospital. (credit: Getty | Arne Dedert ) AI-powered surveillance technology is quickly making its way into hospital operating rooms around the country, where it works to constantly collect audio, video, patient vital signs, and a wealth of other surgical data, all in the name of improving safety and efficiency. The surveillance technology has been implanted in operating ro
Google lays off “hundreds” more as ad division switches to AI-powered sales
42Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Alexander Koerner) In December, we heard that job cuts might be coming for Google's ad sales division, and it's here. Business Insider reports Google is laying off "hundreds of employees" from the ad sales team. The cuts are mostly in the "Large Customer Sales" (LCS) team, which serves the company's biggest advertising clients. We expected this. The Information det
The Best Running Headphones to Buy in 2024
LifeHacker / 9h
When it comes to running headphones and earbuds, some things are non-negotiable. Your running headphones need to have some kind of ambient sound feature, whether they simply let sound through naturally or have mics to pick up the sound around you and pipe them into your ears. They also need to be able to withstand the daily wear-and-tear of your hard-earned sweat—not to mention the occasional dri
People Are Wearing Red To The Airport, Trying To Get First Class Upgrades – And Dates
View from the Wing / 9h
Most of our communication is nonverbal. It's not just what we say, or even how we say it, but how we look and what we project while saying it. There are some people who swear by red ties for men, conveying passion, dominance, authority, and strength. They're "power ties." But does wearing red improve your travel game? Will it help you breeze through security, get an upgrade, and get dates? Contin
What are points and miles worth? TPG’s January 2024 monthly valuations
500+The Points Guy / 9h
One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how well you can maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are clearly worth more than others, and our goal is to give you a sense of how they stack up. Historically, TPG has value
Godzilla Minus One's Director Is Having the Fashionable Time of His Life This Awards Season
Gizmodo / 9h
Let’s give it up for Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki , whose red carpet appearances have featured his star in fashionably iconic ways. Yamazaki has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to showcase his chonky Godzilla Minus One action figure, who’s currently having his own awards season adventures. Read more...
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 unveil: How to watch and what to expect
TechCrunch / 9h
I can’t recall if there was ever a true lull in the weeks between CES and MWC, or whether this is the sort of thing we tell ourselves to cushion the blow of a hardware season that now spans 11.5 months of the year. Whatever the case, the days of big companies saving big news […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Dead Cars Surround Chargers as Teslas Struggle in Frozen Weather
29Futurism / 9h
Polar Express A deep freeze has gripped Chicago, with temperatures plunging to an Arctic minus 32 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend. As a result, Tesla owners are becoming deeply frustrated with their vehicles not being able to charge or hold a charge, even after a trip to a Supercharger. As local news station Fox 32 reports , dozens of owners are lining up at supercharging stations in the Wind
ChatGPT is poised to have a video feature
Mashable / 10h
As if artificial intelligence wasn't already scary enough, ChatGPT will get video capabilities. This comes directly from recently reinstated OpenAI CEO Sam Altman , who spoke with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on his Unconfuse Me podcast . This nightmare blunt rotation of tech overlords sat down on the pod to discuss the future of ChatGPT and the upcoming update, GPT-5. Altman says that this ne
How to Save Your iMessage Chat History When Someone Dies
LifeHacker / 10h
After losing a loved one, you may want to hold onto your old text message conversations, but it's not straightforward on iMessage. If you want to backup your chat history, the first step is to change how long your iMessage texts are being stored. Go to Settings > Messages > Keep Messages and select Forever if you don't want your older texts to automatically delete. Credit: Pranay Parab You also w
X Might Be Leaking Data From Your iPhone
23LifeHacker / 10h
It's no secret X, previously known as Twitter, is a shell of its former self. Spam is running rampant, verification badges mean nothing , and privacy and security have taken a turn for the worse. While no large company is likely to have perfect policies to safeguard your privacy, it's a notable issue for the micro-blogging site in the post-Elon Musk. The more privacy and security-focused employee
Southwest sale: one-way flights as low as $39
31The Points Guy / 10h
As much of the country is dealing with frigid temperatures and winter weather , Southwest Airlines knows you might be dreaming of a getaway. With its “Wanna Get Away” sale, you can make those warm-weather dreams a reality for as little as $39 one-way. You must book your flights by Jan. 25, 2024, to take advantage of this sale for travel dates on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Feb. 6 and May 22,
Here's how OpenAI plans to address election misinformation on ChatGPT and Dall-E
Mashable / 10h
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, OpenAI knows its tech is in the hot seat. The Washington Post dubbed this year's race the "AI Election," and the World Economic Forum’s recent "Global Risks Report 2024" ranked AI-derived misinformation and disinformation alongside challenges like climate change. In a blog post shared today , OpenAI outlined the ways it intends to protect the integrit
Microsoft CEO Says AI Can Replace the Entire App Store and Google Search
Next Big Future / 10h
Satya Nadella, Chairman & CEO, Microsoft joins Bloomberg’s Brad Stone for a conversation at Bloomberg House at Davos. Nadella talked about using AI to break the Google Search Monopoly and replace Apple iPhone and the entire app store. AI can be the Universal App. Currently, individual use dozens or even over a hundred apps. IF ... Read more
She-Hulk Season 2 Seems Unlikely, According to Tatiana Maslany
Gizmodo / 10h
If you had to guess which Marvel character would be the first to publicly acknowledge whether or not their show is returning to Disney+, of course, it would be She-Hulk . The self-aware, fourth-wall-breaking heroine played by Tatiana Maslany is one of several characters introduced on the streamer whose fate has yet to… Read more...
Is Ayo Edebiri Irish? A guide to the internet's best joke.
Mashable / 10h
Ayo Edebiri is a supremely talented actor and comedian. She's quickly become a person whose mere presence in a project likely makes it worth watching. The Bear ? Beautiful, moving, stressful, and, at times, hilarious. Theater Camp ? No business being as stupendously funny as it was. Bottoms ? Fantastic film. But she's also funny in a way that comic geniuses from a different era might not be able
Beach and ski sale: one-way fares as low as $30
The Points Guy / 11h
If you are looking for a last-minute getaway this winter, consider this deal from low-cost airline Breeze Airways. Whether you want to escape the cold or head toward the cold, there are flight options for you. One-way fares starting at just $30 are available to book on Breeze for travel through mid-February. Beachgoers will find various routes across Florida on sale, while ski bunnies can choose
Deal: Singapore Airlines business class from New York to Frankfurt for just 56,700 miles or 17,500 miles in economy
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. While Singapore Airlines has a reputation for offering an exceptional product, booking long-haul premium-cabin awards isn’t easy. You’ll find some award availability using Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan or Air Canada Aeroplan , but you’ll usually find more availability through Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer . Kris
How to watch 'The Marvels' at home
Mashable / 11h
Watch 'The Marvels' at home with these quick links: PURCHASE ON PRIME VIDEO 'The Marvels' in UHD $19.99 PURCHASE ON APPLE TV 'The Marvels' in 4K $19.99 PURCHASE ON VUDU 'The Marvels' in 4K $19.99 STREAM AT A LATER DATE Disney+ $7.99/month (with ads) The Marvels , the latest theatrical MCU release, is already headed to the small screen. While the film only flew into theaters in November, it's maki
You Can Get Free Airline Miles for a Long Wait at Baggage Claim
LifeHacker / 11h
Of the many frustrations of air travel, waiting forever for your checked bags to arrive at the baggage carousel long after you've arrived at your destination is definitely one. There are a number of reasons for bagge claim delays —from the size of the airport to bad weather—and in most cases, you simply have to accept it. But if you're a passenger on Delta Airlines or Alaska Airlines and your bag
Google Maps Will Finally Work Properly in Tunnels
How-To Geek / 11h
Enemy number one of GPS and navigation apps might be tunnels. When you're driving through what's basically a deep cave, your location isn't always accurate until you get to the other side—we still haven't found a way to make those pesky radio waves bend the laws of physics. Google, however, might have just come up with the perfect way to keep navigation alive inside tunnels, and it's coming to a
That patron who always shows up 5 minutes before opening
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Earn 70,000 bonus miles on Citi’s top-tier American Airlines AAdvantage Executive card
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you are a frequent American Airlines flyer, you have plenty of credit card options to help you earn additional miles and make the most out of every American Airlines flight. While Barclays and Citi both have a cobranded card partnership with American Airlines, Citi is the issuer with the largest number of American Airlines card options. Here’s a rundown of th
Here’s how to quickly stock up on Hyatt points for your next vacation
36The Points Guy / 11h
World of Hyatt is one of TPG’s all-time-favorite hotel loyalty programs, and we currently value its points at 1.7 cents apiece . You can stay at some amazing Hyatt properties with reasonable redemption rates . So it’s worth saving up now if you have your eye on an aspirational stay, such as a trip to the all-inclusive Alila Ventana Big Sur . Seriously, redeeming Hyatt points for your hotel stay c
Revealed: The Case That Saved An iPhone That Dropped 16,000 Feet Out An Alaska Airlines Jet
View from the Wing / 11h
A kid had their shirt pulled out the missing piece of fuselage, while his mother held onto him . And two cell phones flew out of the plane. One made worldwide news when it was recovered intact after dropping more than 16,000 feet out of the sky. It was found on the side of a road, in airplane mode, with details of the owner's checked baggage up on the screen. It had been plugged in to charge, and
AI Algorithms Can Be Converted Into 'Sleeper Cell' Backdoors, Anthropic Research Shows
27Gizmodo / 11h
While AI tools offer new capabilities for web users and companies, they also have the potential to make certain forms of cybercrime and malicious activity that much more accessible and powerful. Case in point: Last week, new research was published that shows large language models can actually be converted into… Read more...
Climate denialists find new ways to monetize disinformation on YouTube
21Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: PM Images | DigitalVision ) Content creators have spent the past five years developing new tactics to evade YouTube's policies blocking monetization of videos making false claims about climate change, a report from a nonprofit advocacy group, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), warned Tuesday. What the CCDH found is that content creators who could no longer monetize vi
The Self-Checkout Nightmare May Finally Be Ending
300+Gizmodo / 11h
Don’t ring the funeral bells just yet, but the self-checkout kiosk horror show could be nearing its end. So far, the grand experiment in robot cashiers is an abject failure. Stores across the country are reversing course on the machines, and consensus is growing among analysts and insiders that self-checkout has been… Read more...
Hubble Snaps Alarming Pic of Two Galaxies Crashing Into Each Other
49Futurism / 11h
Arp Matter NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has snapped a glorious image of two massive galaxies in the process of colliding with each other. The stunning image shows a warped spiral galaxy dubbed NGC 6040 slowly smashing into another spiral galaxy dubbed LEDA 59642, some 570 million light-years from Earth. The resulting "monster merger," as NASA refers to it in a blog post , has its own name, "Arp
Does it make sense to hold an Amex Platinum and Amex Gold card?
51The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I know what you’re thinking: It doesn’t make much sense to hold two cards that earn the same type of points while paying hefty annual fees to keep them both in your wallet. For me (and many others), however, it’s entirely worthwhile. It’s true that the price tags on The Platinum Card® from American Express
The Best TV Podcasts to Add to Your Queue
LifeHacker / 12h
What are you watching tonight? With so many options to choose from, such a simple question can quickly feel overwhelming. So, why not outsource the problem to the experts? When I need a recommendation, I like to turn to podcasts designed specifically to help the rest of us find the stuff that can’t be missed, the stuff everyone will be talking about, and the stuff that’s safe to skip. Get deep di
How Can Spirit Airlines Become Profitable?
53One Mile at a Time / 12h
A judge has just ruled to block JetBlue’s takeover of Spirit , arguing that it’s bad for competition. This obviously has major implications for both JetBlue and Spirit, and barring a successful appeal, the airlines are going to have to figure out new strategies ASAP. Understandably, many people are applauding this decision, saying that Spirit typically has the lowest fares in the markets in which
Chad Stahelski Is Here to Keep John Wick's Future Going
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Things were looking a little dicey for Keanu Reeves’ John Wick at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4 , but fear not: the John Wick extended universe still has stories to tell, thanks to John Wick director Chad Stahelski ’s deal with Lionsgate to be the architect of the franchise’s future . Read more...
Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Octopuses Are Adorable and Bizarre
200+Gizmodo / 12h
A team of scientists working off the coast of Costa Rica have identified four previously unknown deep-sea octopus species in the vicinity of hydrothermal springs on the ocean floor. They also discovered two octopus nurseries (see above) affiliated with the springs, both of which belong to the newly christened dorado… Read more...
Chrome updates Incognito warning to admit Google tracks users in “private” mode
86Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Anadolu) Google is updating the warning on Chrome's Incognito mode to make it clear that Google and websites run by other companies can still collect your data in the web browser's semi-private mode. The change is being made as Google prepares to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the firm of privacy violations related to Chrome's Incognito mode. The expand
Why I hope the Atari 400 Mini will bring respect to Atari’s most underrated platform
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Retro Games' THE400 Mini console. (credit: Retro Games / Benj Edwards) Last week, UK-based Retro Games, Ltd. announced a mini console version of the Atari 400 home computer, first released in 1979. It's called "THE400 Mini," and it includes HDMI video output, 25 built-in games, a USB version of Atari's famous joystick, and it retails for $120. But this release means something more to me
This Is the Secret to Making the Best Cinnamon Roll Filling
LifeHacker / 12h
For the last few years, I have been on a noble quest to find or create the best cinnamon roll recipe. I’ve been testing and tweaking my methods to find the softest bread, but I recently realized I’ve been starting in the wrong place: The bread isn’t the problem, it’s the filling. Conventional cinnamon roll recipes include a filling that will leak out before the roll is done baking. To make a bett
Uh-oh, Chrome's Incognito Mode still collects your data, according to updated fine print
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
In an effort to be more transparent with users, Google is clarifying the language on Chrome’s Incognito Mode disclaimer saying, in no uncertain terms, the company does indeed collect your data. An extra line has been added stating “This won’t change how data is collected by websites you visit and the services they use, including Google.” The refreshed wording was initially discovered by tech news
There's Been a Staggering Increase in People Killed by Fungi Every Year, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 12h
The global burden and death toll of fungi has substantially climbed over the past decade, new research finds. The study estimates that fungal infections help kill nearly 4 million people annually—almost double the amount estimated by similar research in 2012. Co-infections like HIV and tuberculosis, a lack of speedy… Read more...
Asus quietly launches powerful NUC-branded mini PCs that got me thinking — why would anyone buy a boring, bulky desktop PC these days?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Mini PCs are no longer underpowered or limited - if you shop around, you can get your hands on some very capable, very affordable devices that can drive multiple displays simultaneously. Case in point - at CES 2024, Asus launched two new NUC-branded mini PCs: the Asus NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro+. It’s no surprise that Asus has followed the path that Intel set when it originally created the NUC (Ne
Scientists Train AI to Be Evil, Find They Can't Reverse It
300+Futurism / 12h
Bad AIpple How hard would it be to train an AI model to be secretly evil? As it turns out, according to AI researchers, not very — and attempting to reroute a bad apple AI's more sinister proclivities might backfire in the long run. In a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed new paper , researchers at the Google-backed AI firm Anthropic claim they were able to train advanced large language models (LLMs) with "
The 350 all-new cabins coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort now have an opening date
27The Points Guy / 12h
One of the most exciting new things coming to Disney World in 2024 is the 350 all-new cabins that sleep up to six people at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. And don’t let the words “cabins” or “wilderness” fool you because, based on the renderings, these are some high-end-looking places to lay your
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