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Guy Ritchie's 'The Gentlemen' series gets its first star-studded teaser
1KMashable / 15h
If you're not quite done with messed up British aristocracy tales , Guy Ritchie has expanded his 2019 film The Gentlemen into a Netflix series , and the first teaser has dropped. Ritchie created, co-wrote, and executive produced the series, as well as directed the first two episodes. Essentially, the series is set "in the world" of the film, but doesn't have any of the original characters. The Wh
True Detective season 4 on Max is a hit with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
The new season of True Detective featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis is one of our must-watch Max shows for 2024 , and now the reviews are coming in it looks like we’re right to be excited. It’s currently sitting with a very respectable 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics, although there are a few dissenting voices. Season four of the show (subtitled 'Night Country') is set in Alaska, and fo
More Top Customers Left Delta In 2023 Than Any Other Airline
100+View from the Wing / 15h
Customers were quick to flee Delta after the airline announced major changes to earning status and accessing its airport clubs. Loyalty Status Company CEO Mark Ross-Smith says that “100,000+ high-value frequent flyers did a Status Match in 2023” and that this was “[m]ainly driven by the Delta SkyMiles changes.” Continue reading ...
Optimus Teslabot Folds Laundry
Next Big Future / 1h
Tesla Optimus cannot yet fold laundry autonomously, but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in an arbitrary environment soon. Optimus folds a shirt pic.twitter.com/3F5o3jVLq1 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 15, 2024 Important note: Optimus cannot yet do this autonomously, but certainly will be able to do this fully autonomously and in ... Read more
SpaceX 300th Successful Launch!
Next Big Future / 1h
Falcon 9 delivered 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida which completed their 300th successful launch! Falcon 9 delivers 23 @Starlink satellites to orbit from Florida – completing our 300th successful launch! pic.twitter.com/uXQR5us7VV — SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 15, 2024
Microsoft reveals new Copilot Pro subscription service that turbo-charges the AI assistant in Windows 11 for $20 a month
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft is taking Windows Copilot to the next level with Windows Copilot Pro and bringing Microsoft 365 Copilot to businesses of all sizes. Windows Copilot and 365 Copilot are Microsoft’s newest AI digital assistants to help users with all kinds of tasks and projects that we were introduced to last year, and they’re getting a major boost with higher-tier AI functionality. Microsoft is officiall
Apple Watch redesign will remove blood oxygen monitoring amidst patent dispute
Mashable / 1h
Apple is reportedly removing the pulse oximeter from the Apple Watch so that it can be imported to the US without legal issues. The device was temporarily banned from import last December after medical tech company Masimo accused Apple of stealing its blood oxygen monitoring technology. A federal court filing revealed Apple's intention to redesign the Watch without the pulse oximeter on Monday. F
How to save locations in Google Maps
Mashable / 1h
Google Maps is an invaluable tool for everyday navigation, offering marked routes, turn-by-turn directions, and public transport information to help people get around. However, Maps can be used for much more than just guiding users from A to B. In addition to its way-finding functionality, Google Maps also allows you to save locations for later. It's a handy feature for trip planning, saving your
You'll Soon Have to Pay $20 a Month to Access Copilot's Coolest Features
Gizmodo / 1h
My colleague Maxwell Zeff once described Microsoft Copilot as “if Clippy went to get his MBA.” Microsoft just announced a new premium subscription to its Copilot AI, which can be analogous to Clippy getting a PhD. Read more...
Copilot Pro is a new "premium" tier for businesses everywhere - but Microsoft makes individual users pay for top AI tools
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
As the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools continues across the world, Microsoft has revealed a significant expansion to its Copilot platform. The company says its new Copilot Pro subscription tier will deliver the most advanced features and capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, at the cost of $20 per month/per user, alongside the existing free tier - which will remain. But the company als
Uber shuts down alcohol delivery service Drizly three years after its purchase
Engadget / 1h
Back in 2021, Uber purchased Drizly for $1.1 billion shortly after it reported that its food delivery segment kept its losses manageable during the pandemic. Three years later, the company is shutting down the US-based alcohol delivery service, Axios has reported. Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty, Uber's SVP of delivery, told the publication that the company has decided to close the business and to focus
Fight to Control the AI Infinity Gauntlet
Next Big Future / 2h
There was the battle control OpenAI. It was a fight about control of OpenAI, its board, and its direction. Now Elon wants to get more voting control of Tesla. He wants to go from 15% to 25% in order to be comfortable making Tesla the leader in AI and Robotics. I believe this is more ... Read more
This app takes an unexpected approach to sleep tracking – instead of listening for sound, it makes its own
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Understanding our sleep can by key to getting more of it, so it's no wonder sleep tracking apps are so popular. By using sound to monitor your movements during the night, sleep tracking apps can help you discover what you get up to while you're snoozing on your best mattress . But these apps often come with a flaw: outside noise – like a busy road or a barking dog – can be mistaken for sleepy sou
How to watch Australia vs. Syria online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Australia vs. Syria for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2023 AFC Asian Cup has already delivered a lot of top-quality football from the first round of group stage fixtures, and we're expecting the same thing from this next batch of games. And the good news is you can watch Australia's game against Syria without sp
How to watch Egypt vs. Ghana online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Egypt vs. Ghana for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Africa Cup of Nations delivers some absolutely incredible matchups , and for the group stage, it doesn't get much bigger than Egypt vs. Ghana. And after Ghana's opening game defeat, this is all or nothing for The Black Stars. If you want to watch Egypt vs. G
How to watch Djokovic vs. Popyrin in the Australian Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Popyrin in the Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Can anyone stop Novak Djokovic from winning the Australian Open ? The likes of Alcaraz , Ruud , and Medvedev will fancy their chances, but Alexei Popyrin will get his chance first. It's going to be a big challenge for the Australian pla
How to watch Dolehide vs. Gauff in the Australian Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Dolehide vs. Gauff in the Australian Open for free on 9Now . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The second round of the Australian Open has pitted Coco Gauff against fellow American tennis player Caroline Dolehide. We're expecting a thrilling affair between two top players, and you can watch all the action without spending anything.
A lifetime subscription to this premium stock screener is on sale for under £100
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to a Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan is on sale for £94.21, saving you 86% on list price. Jumping into the world of stocks, investing, and trading can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Tykr is a user-friendly investment education platform that teaches you about risk management in the market. Learn which are low-risk and high-risk, and discover imperative st
Singapore’s Locofy launches its one-click design-to-code tool
TechCrunch / 4h
After using Figma to create user interfaces and experiences, developers are left with the hefty task of coding the designs in order to create functional websites or apps. Locofy, a Singapore-based frontend development platform backed by Accel, wants to save hours of work with a one-click tool that instantly turns Figma and AdobeXD prototypes into […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 16
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. 16'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 Tuesday, January 16, 2024
LifeHacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 16, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficulty; I was unlucky with my starter but lucky with my third guess, and I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 16, Wordle #941! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wor
Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, January 16, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Tuesday, January 16, 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 16, NYT Connections #219! Read on if you want some hints (and then
OpenAI lays out its misinformation strategy ahead of 2024 elections
Engadget / 6h
As the US gears up for the 2024 presidential election, OpenAI shares its plans on suppressing misinformation related to elections worldwide, with a focus set on boosting the transparency around the origin of information. One such highlight is the use of cryptography — as standardized by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity — to encode the provenance of images generated by DALL-E
Fisker’s electric Ocean SUV under investigation over braking loss complaints
24TechCrunch / 6h
Federal safety regulators have opened an investigation into Fisker’s first electric vehicle over braking problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) issued a notice that it’s probing Fisker’s Ocean SUV for loss of braking performance. The agency is focusing on nine complaints about the issue thus far, including one […] © 2023 TechCr
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 16
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
Antifungals are going the way of antibiotics—overused, hitting resistance
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Ringworm. (credit: CDC/Getty Images ) Clinicians in the US may be overprescribing topical antifungal treatments for skin infections, potentially exacerbating a growing problem of drug resistance, according to a new study . Last year, a dermatologist in New York reported the country's first cases of a newly emerging skin fungus that is highly contagious and resistant to common antifungal
Elon Musk’s recent all-hands meeting at SpaceX was full of interesting news
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Elon Musk, SpaceX's founder and CEO, recently held an all-hands meeting with employees at the company's Starbase facility in South Texas. (credit: SpaceX) Last year was unquestionably the best year in SpaceX's history, CEO Elon Musk told his employees during an all-hands meeting in South Texas last week. There were 96 flights of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, plus the first
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, January 16 (game #722)
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
Why there's a boom for damp-busting machines
BBC News - Technology / 8h
Sales of dehumidifiers are booming as people try to reduce damp and mould problems, and save money.
From vet bills to dog food: Earn points, miles and cash-back rewards on pet expenses
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When maximizing points and miles for your family, there’s no reason to leave the furriest family members out of the fun. Whether you have a points pup or a first-class feline, there are plenty of ways to turn those monthly orders for food, toys, pet supplies and more into your next vacation (we’re just not responsibl
Microsoft's Copilot Pro is a $20 monthly subscription for advanced AI features
44Engadget / 9h
Almost a year since Microsoft launched its ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat — which is now just called Copilot — the company is announcing its next major AI moves. First, it's launching Copilot Pro, a $20 monthly subscription that gives power users access to the latest ChatGPT releases, as well as access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 apps and other new features. Additionally, the Copilot iOS and Android a
AI poisoning could turn open models into destructive “sleeper agents,” says Anthropic
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Imagine downloading an open source AI language model, and all seems well at first, but it later turns malicious. On Friday, Anthropic—the maker of ChatGPT competitor Claude —released a research paper about AI "sleeper agent" large language models (LLMs) that initially seem normal but can deceptively output vulnerable code when given special instructio
Transportation tech trends at CES 2024, another micromobility merger and Waymo robotaxis hit the highway
TechCrunch / 9h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click TechCrunch Mobility — to receive the newsletter every weekend in your inbox. Subscribe for free. Hi folks, I’m back from CES 2024 and ready to share what I saw and heard! But first, big changes are coming to this weekly transportation […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Scientists identify first known prehistoric person with Turner syndrome
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The cranium of an individual with mosaic Turner syndrome from an Iron Age site in Somerset, UK. (credit: K. Anastasiadou et al. 2024) Turner syndrome is a genetic condition in which a (female) person has only one X chromosome instead of two. Scientists have used a new computational method for precisely measuring sex chromosomes to identify the first prehistoric person with this syndrome
Ants make their own ant-ibiotic for infected wounds
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / An ant carrying away one of the termites it preys on. (credit: Wikimedia Commons ) Although humans may think we are alone in creating antibiotics, there is a species of ant that secretes an especially powerful one—no pharma lab required. The Matabele ants ( Megaponera analis) of sub-Saharan Africa eat only termites. Unfortunately, the fierce mandibles of termite soldiers cause injuries
Copilot Pro Brings AI Features to Your Microsoft Office Apps
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft already offers AI-powered Copilot features in Word, Excel, Outlook, and other applications, but they have been restricted to work accounts paying for an added subscription. Now the same functionality is available to everyone with the new Copilot Pro subscription.
New American Airlines Business Class Amenity Kits Are Actually Just Cardboard Boxes
62View from the Wing / 10h
The Cheapening continues. While some airlines offer business class passengers amenities inside nice leather reusable bags, or hard side plastic Tumi suitcases, American Airlines has been giving out a new amenity kit in international business class that’s made out of cardboard. Continue reading ...
Ubisoft+ now comes in two flavors and costs up to $18 per month
Engadget / 11h
Ubisoft is revamping its games subscription service by offering a premium multi-platform plan and adding a less-expensive tier on PC. The company is merging Ubisoft+ Multi-Access and PC Access into Ubisoft+ Premium. The new PC tier is called Ubisoft+ Classics. Ubisoft says there will be no automatic changes for existing PC Access subscribers, whose plan will remain the same at current pricing. Ub
Singapore Airlines’ Special Bulkhead Business Class Seats
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
I recently wrote about my Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 business class flight, and as I explained in the post, I managed to assign one of the awesome bulkhead seats in the cabin. In this post I wanted to talk a bit more about that. What makes these seats so special, and how can you select them? This can make a big difference in terms of comfort, so it’s worth being aware of if you have an upcomin
First streaming-only NFL Playoff game breaks records with 23 million viewers
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / JANUARY 13: NFL Wild Card signage on field prior to an NFL Super Wild Card Weekend playoff game between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (credit: Kara Durrette/Getty Images) The NFL playoffs started this past weekend, and with it came the first streaming-only playoff game. Usually, premium NFL
BoxLunch Celebrates Cartoon Network's 2000s Era With New Merch
Gizmodo / 11h
Fans of Dexter’s Laboratory and Adventure Time can get a hit of animated nostalgia from the late ‘90s to the early aughts with this BoxLunch fashion collection. The fandom gear goods store just dropped a Cartoon Network line that features popular shows from those eras. Familiar toon faces adorn shirts, cozy pajama… Read more...
15th Anniversary Replay: Capt. Sullenberger Recounts Flight 1549’s Harrowing Hudson River Landing
View from the Wing / 11h
Captain Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger was captain pilot of US Airways flight 1549 which went down in a ditching in the Hudson River after a double bird strike. He was played by Tom Hanks in the eponymous film - the movie as a whole wasn't very good but the entire thing was worth it for the flight sequence. Now for the 15th anniversary of the flight, Sullenberger has narrated a "minute by minute re
EV road trip anyone? White House says more electric vehicle charging stations are on the way
28The Points Guy / 11h
The White House says it is making progress on the charging network the country needs to enable long road trips in electric cars. On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced $623 million to fund 47 electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico, the latest round of money stemming from the Biden administration’s investment in building an EV cha
The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
What is the best location for a cabin on a cruise ship? As a cruise writer for more than 20 years , I’ve heard that question a lot, and it’s not an easy one to answer. On any given cruise vessel, the best cabin location for one person might not be the best choice for another. The ideal cabin for a light sleeper on a particular ship, for instance, might be a room tucked away in the quietest corner
Clear users report random ID checks following new facial identity verification process
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post was updated Jan. 12, 2024, with new information. It was originally published Nov. 8, 2023. Late last year, Clear began verifying Plus users in preparation for Clear’s NextGen Identity+ technology to enable face as the primary biometric for membership identification. Currently, Clear automates most users’ identity verification steps in the Transportation Security Administr
Microsoft launches a Pro plan for Copilot
38TechCrunch / 12h
Microsoft evidently envisions Copilot, the umbrella brand for its portfolio of AI-powered, content-generating technologies, becoming a significant future revenue line-item. And that’s perhaps not far off base; according to the company, more than 40% of the Fortune 100 participated in its Copilot early access program. But given the enormous cost of running GenAI models in […] © 2023 TechCrunch. Al
FedEx is building its own all-in-one end to end ecommerce platform - but will it be enough to end user complaints at last?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Shipping giant FedEx has announced plans for the launch of a new ecommerce platform called fdx. The new platform is designed to connect a customer to their entire shopping journey, which FedEx believes will unlock the potential for companies to grow demand, increase conversion, optimize fulfillment, and streamline returns. The company said that this “first-of-its-kind” and “data-driven” solution
Boeing’s Response To 737 MAX Crisis: More Inspections, Team Reviews, But Is It Enough?
View from the Wing / 12h
Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal has outlined to employees the steps the airframe manufacturer plans to take to improve quality assurance in light of the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 near-disaster that currently has that plane type grounded by regulators. Continue reading ...
Netflix's Badland Hunters movie trailer is a heady mix of earthquakes, zombies and an evil doctor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Badland Hunters is a dystopian action film from South Korean martial-arts director Heo Myung-haeng, is set in a post-earthquake Seoul where everything from skyscrapers to society have collapsed. In the chaos, a fearless huntsman sets out to rescue a teenager who has been abducted by a
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