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Hundreds of Apple Vision Pro pre-orders ended up on eBay, and you'll pay a premium if you want one
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Getting a handle on just how many Vision Pro mixed reality headsets Apple sold in its first weekend isn't easy but finding out if everyone legitimately bought one is even harder. Estimates put the weekend Vision Pro sales haul at somewhere around 180,000 units , and while Apple hasn't confirmed there are some indications that the Cupertino tech giant sold out of the Spatial Computing launch produ


The 7 classes of Royal Caribbean cruise ships, explained
3KThe Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Even if you’re a newcomer to cruising, you’ve probably heard of Royal Caribbean ‘s giant Icon Class and Oasis Class ships. With the exception of a single MSC Cruises vessel , they’re far bigger than any other cruise vessel afloat and like nothing else you’ll find at sea. Indeed, when you hear people talkin


Even Rats Are Taking Selfies Now (and Enjoying It)
NYT > Technology / now
A photographer trained two rats to take photographs of themselves. They didn’t want to stop.


'Penelope' review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally
Mashable / 28min
Few rejoinders sting quite the way "touch grass" does. For those who aren't chronically online, the phrase essentially means you need to log off and go outside, but the deeper undercurrent is that you've lost touch with the real world and desperately need to reconnect to something tangible. It's "get real," minus the vintage appeal. Yet in Mel Eslyn's pilot for the YA drama Penelope , the concept


China quietly pulls draft gaming rules from website
TechCrunch / 1h
Beijing has quietly pulled the proposed curbs on the video game industry from the official website, weeks after the draft guidelines wiped tens of billions of dollars off the market value of local titans. The link to the draft rules was no longer accessible as of this morning, as first reported by Reuters. Shares of […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 23
Mashable / 2h
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. 23'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


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 23
Mashable / 2h
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


Rocket Labs Falcon 9 Class Neutron Rocket Slipping to 2025
Next Big Future / 2h
Rocket Labs is launching its Electron rocket for payloads of about 200-300 kg. They will try to launch 22 missions in 2024. They will continue developing a new engine and new rocket to reach a reusable Neutron, Falcon 9 class rocket. It is looking the engine program is a bit behind schedule and the first ... Read more


Riot Games is laying off 11 percent of its workforce globally
27Engadget / 2h
Earlier today, Riot Games announced that it is eliminating 530 roles globally, which make up about 11 percent of its workforce. The company publicly delivered this devastating news in two separate posts — one for players , and another for "Rioters," with the latter detailing severance package and some other benefits to treat the dismissed employees "with respect and grace." Additionally, Riot Gam


Tencent's Riot Games cuts 11% of global workforce
58BBC News - Technology / 2h
Riot Games is the latest to cut jobs in the gaming industry after Amazon, ByteDance and Epic Games.


AC Ventures closes its new $210M Indonesia-focused fund
21TechCrunch / 3h
In the middle of a long funding winter, AC Ventures’ latest news will give Southeast Asian startups hope. The Jakarta, Indonesia–based venture firm announced today it has raised $210 million, finishing the final close on its fifth fund, called ACV Fund V. Limited partners include the World’s Bank’s IFC and investors from the United States, […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


NASA urged Astrobotic not to send its hamstrung spacecraft toward the Moon
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / A camera on Astrobotic's Peregrine spacecraft captured this view of a crescent Earth during its mission. (credit: Astrobotic ) Astrobotic knew its first space mission would be rife with risks. After all, the company's Peregrine spacecraft would attempt something never done before—landing a commercial spacecraft on the surface of the Moon. The most hazardous part of the mission, actually


Who Will Dominate AI?
Next Big Future / 3h
The future is almost here, and nothing is creating more interest, more disruption, more profits, and more intrigue than the AI revolution and the potential for artificial intelligence warping into general AI. Open AI, effectively now a subsidiary of Microsoft, lays out that future, and Brian Wang looks at the impact of Sam Altman’s words. ... Read more


Riot Games cuts 530 jobs and axes Riot Forge in major shakeup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Riot Games is making 530 staff redundant in a big shake-up that's going to see the company refocus, axing their Riot Forge publishing arm and changing development to Legends of Runeterra . In an open letter to all staff that was published on the Riot Games website, CEO Dylan Jadeja - who stepped into the role in September 2023 - explained the layoffs, outlined the measures the company would be ta


The SEC says its X account was taken over with a SIM swap attack
Engadget / 4h
The Securities and Exchange Commission has provided more details about how its official X account was compromised earlier this month. In a statement , the regulator confirmed that it had been the victim of a SIM swapping attack and that its X account was not secured with multi-factor authentication (MFA) at the time it was accessed. “The SEC determined that the unauthorized party obtained control


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, January 23 (game #729)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
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


Plural, the VC led by founders, pulls together a new $432M fund to back European startups
TechCrunch / 5h
European VC Plural has carved out a reputation for itself as being one of the few VCs in the region started and led by entrepreneurs who grew their own startups. Its founders include Taavet Hinrikus from TransferWise/Wise; Sten Tamkivi; and Ian Hogarth, the founder of Songkick who more recently has also added a role with […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Star Trek Online Will Now Let You Throw Asteroids at Other Ships, Picard-Style


Gizmodo / 5h
Although it took a long time for Paramount to return the favor , Star Trek Online has long done a great job of bringing in material from the more recent shows into its own imagining of at 25th-century era for boldly going. But its latest drop might be one of its most fun. Read more...


'Palworld': How 'Pokémon With Guns' Became an Overnight Hit
34Wired / 5h
Pocket Pair’s Palworld has ridden a wave of internet-fueled fascination to 5 million games sold and thousands of Twitch streams.


United Airlines CEO Takes Aim at Boeing Executives: Will President Biden Force A Change At The Top?
View from the Wing / 5h
Kirby is apparently seeking management changes at Boeing after losing confidence in the planemaker. Whether Boeing's CEO stays or goes may rest with the federal government. Continue reading ...


The Hugo Awards Are Facing Yet Another Controversy
Gizmodo / 6h
The Hugo Awards are no stranger to controversy. In recent years, the annual celebration of sci-fi and fantasy authors in media including novels, short stories, graphic novels, and scriptwriting (among others) has come under fire for a questionable sponsorship ( defense contractor Raytheon Technologies ), an… Read more...


Top Harvard Cancer researchers accused of scientific fraud; 37 studies affected
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. (credit: Getty | Craig F. Walker ) The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is seeking to retract six scientific studies and correct 31 others that were published by the institute’s top researchers, including its CEO. The researchers are accused of manipulating data images with simple methods, primarily with co


Megalodon wasn’t as chonky as a great white shark, experts say
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / These are the kinds of shark teeth discovered in burial sites and other ceremonial remains of the inland Maya communities. From left to right, there's a fossilized megalodon tooth, great white shark tooth, and bull shark tooth. (credit: Antiquity) The megalodon , a giant shark that went extinct some 3.6 million years ago, is famous for its utterly enormous jaws and correspondingly huge


Successful failure: Sierra Space’s inflatable habitat blows up as planned
TechCrunch / 6h
Sierra Space has completed a key test of its inflatable space habitat, as the company progresses toward launching and operating a private space station with Blue Origin before the end of the decade. The “ultimate burst pressure” test of the inflatable module was conducted at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. As the name suggests, the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Officials Investigating AI-Powered Joe Biden Calling People in New Hampshire
Futurism / 6h
Malarkey Bot Robocalls in New Hampshire during election season are nothing new — but one that used President Joe Biden's voice to dissuade people from voting in the state's presidential primaries has officials scratching their heads. In a statement , the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said it's investigating a series of robocalls targeting Democrats that used a Biden-like voice telling p


OpenAI Struggling to Destroy Onslaught of AI Girlfriends
100Futurism / 6h
TFW AI GF So-called "AI girlfriends" have already overtaken OpenAI's new GPT Store despite being against the rules — and at this point, it's unclear if anyone at the company is even trying to take them down anymore. Last week, Quartz reported that the GPT Store had already begun filling up with romantically oriented chatbots, which are very much against the company's usage policies , which bar to


MrBeast made $263K from a video on X, but calls the payout ‘a bit of a facade’
TechCrunch / 6h
MrBeast made over $263,000 in ad revenue from posting his latest video on X, but the YouTube icon says he thinks this number is “a bit of a facade.” “Advertisers saw the attention it was getting and bought ads on my video (I think) and thus my revenue per view is prob higher than what […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


These Savory Meringue Chips Are Fat- and Gluten-Free
LifeHacker / 6h
Meringue is typically slotted into dessert category, but it doesn’t have to be. Considering the short list of ingredients—egg whites and a touch of acid—it's clear there’s nothing innately sweet, aat least until you add a pile of sugar. So don’t. Meringue can form the basis of a light and crunchy snack or serve as a meal component that’s full-on savory. As meringue is primarily composed of egg wh


The Best Outdoor Security Cameras to Buy in 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
Protecting your home or outdoor space is important, and a good outdoor camera can be an essential piece of your security strategy. There are a lot of options on the market to choose from, but I have my eye on four in particular. My list includes a budget-friendly camera and one that can work even without wifi. Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Credit: Arlo Designed for wireless security, the Arlo Pro 4 Spotli


Somehow, Ventress Returned
Gizmodo / 7h
Today Lucasfilm dropped our best look yet at the third and final season of Disney+’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch . But beyond setting the stage for the crew’s attempts to save Omega from the clutches of the Empire, the trailer also brought with it a shocking reveal: Asajj Ventress, the fallen former Sith disciple turned… Read more...


Real Life MacGuyver: Quick-Thinking Doctor Uses An Apple Watch To Save a Life Mid-Flight
View from the Wing / 7h
Dr. Rashid Riaz of Britain’s National Health Service saved a passenger’s life onboard a flight this month using an Apple Watch. Continue reading ...


Buy Alaska miles with up to a 60% bonus: How you can save thousands on flights
300+The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Occasionally, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan offers discounts on purchasing miles. Since these miles can be difficult to earn , buying them during these sales can help top off your account to save on future redemptions. From now until Feb. 24, Alaska is offering a bonus of up to 60% when you purchase miles,


Don't Want to Fly on a Boeing Plane? There's a Kayak Filter for That
67Gizmodo / 7h
Kayak has a lot of neat features that make traveling easy, including one that allows you to filter out a certain type of plane that ripped a little boy’s shirt off when its door blew out 16,000 feet in the air . That feature has seen a 15-fold increase in usage since Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max 9 gave the whole… Read more...


Gamers flock to Palworld’s ‘Pokémon with guns’ despite copyright qualms
TechCrunch / 7h
When Palworld made its inauspicious debut in a teaser a year or so back, few thought this strange, blatant Pokémon ripoff would be anything but a quickly forgotten oddity. But after its Early Access release last week, the game has broken records and sold millions — reflecting the pent-up demand for a truly modern Pokémon-type […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


MrBeast earns more than $250,000 on video uploaded to Elon Musk's X
58Mashable / 7h
If you've been on Elon Musk 's X anytime over the past week, you've likely seen MrBeast fill up your feed as the social media app incessantly promoted the popular YouTuber's first video upload to the service across the platform. MrBeast said the video upload was a test to compare his X earnings with his YouTube payouts and that he'd publicly share how much he made. Well, he has just delivered. Ac


Google lays off “dozens” from X Labs, wants projects to seek outside funding
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Exterior view of a Googleplex building, the corporate headquarters of Google and parent company Alphabet, May 2018. (credit: Getty Images | zphotos ) Google/Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai wasn't kidding when, earlier this month, he said more layoffs are coming . The latest group to be hit is Alphabet's X Lab, which is losing "dozens of employees," according to a new report from Bloomberg .


All-time dumpster fire The Day Before shuts down 46 days after launch
36Engadget / 7h
The Day Before is no more. The spectacular trainwreck of a game, which saw developer Fntastic announcing its closure only four days after launch, closed its servers for good on Monday, reports IGN . Publisher Mytona has wiped all references to the much-hyped Steam Early Access title from its website. To recap the timeline, the $40 game launched on December 7, Fntastic abruptly said it was shuttin


Save Big on Windows 11 Pro and Upgrade Today for 87% Off
How-To Geek / 7h
Whether you use your computer for work, play, or both, yet are still stuck on Windows 10, upgrading your operating system is an easy way to get more features and better security.


Apple Music now lets you create collaborative playlists
TechCrunch / 7h
Apple announced today that Apple Music subscribers now have access to collaborative playlists with the launch of iOS 17.3. As its name suggests, the new feature lets users collaborate on playlists with friends and family. Users can invite each other to select tracks for a shared playlist. The feature also lets you use emojis to […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


MrBeast reveals he made $250,000 from X video
41BBC News - Technology / 7h
The world's most popular YouTuber had previously said he would not bother posting videos on the site.


Air France Launching Paris To Phoenix Flights
300+One Mile at a Time / 7h
Air France has just revealed its newest destination in the United States, and it’s a pretty exciting new route, as flagged by @JS_Cassady via @IshrionA . Air France adds Paris to Phoenix route As of May 23, 2024, Air France will launch a new year-round flight between Paris (CDG) and Phoenix (PHX). The flight will operate 3x weekly with the following schedule: AF68 Paris to Phoenix departing 10:10


Watch out for spiders, earwigs (?), and beetles! These are just a few creepy-crawlies to be found in…
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
upennmanuscripts : Watch out for spiders, earwigs (?), and beetles! These are just a few creepy-crawlies to be found in a manuscript we’re going to be featuring all year - Ms. Codex 3, three volumes of paintings or hand-colored sketches depicting mainly insects, fish and other marine life, birds and flowers. We don’t know much about these books except that they were made in Japan, probably in the


Robocall with artificial Joe Biden voice tells Democrats not to vote
38Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / President Joe Biden at a Rose Garden event at the White House on May 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Alex Wong ) An anti-voting robocall that seems to use an artificially generated version of President Joe Biden's voice is being investigated by the New Hampshire Attorney General's office. The calls sent on Sunday told Democrats to avoid voting in the Presidential Pri


Rick and Morty's Return Is Going to Take Longer Than We Thought
84Gizmodo / 8h
Oh jeez. While season seven was one of Rick and Morty’s best —putting to rest any idea that the behind-the-scenes reshuffling would compromise its quality —it seems we’ll be waiting longer than expected for more: season eight is slated for a 2025 return. Read more...


TikTok AutoScroll Means You Don't Even Have to Move Your Lazy Fingers Anymore
Gizmodo / 8h
TikTok is a welcome pacifier for people looking to disconnect as our world careens towards the fiery abyss. However, the app has one major flaw standing in the way of total smooth-brained pleasures: you have to move your fingers when you want to see another video. Terrible, yes, but that nightmare may be ending. An… Read more...


Holland America’s latest epic cruise is an island lover’s delight
21The Points Guy / 8h
Looking for an easy and affordable way to tour Australia, New Zealand and a large number of Pacific islands in a single trip? Holland America has a new offering that allows for just that. The Seattle-based line on Tuesday will announce an epic monthlong itinerary that gives travelers the opportunity to visit Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and several of the most notable Pacific island g


The Folding Motorola Razr+ Is $450 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
Does the word "Razr" make you instantly nostalgic for the flip phones of the early aughts, like it does for me? If so, good news: 20 years later, you can get an all-new version of Motorola's latest Razr, the Razr+ , for $549.99 (originally $999.99). This deal, from Woot, works out to a whopping 45% discount and is the lowest price I have seen for this phone. If you have Amazon Prime, you get free


The Best Ways to Teach Your Kids to Manage Their Free Time
LifeHacker / 8h
Freezing temps led to my kids’ school being closed most of last week, and none of us were prepared for them to have so much unexpected time at home. I had my normal workload to keep up with, but they had nothing structured on the slate. We did our best—I met my deadlines, and they ended a few days with their eyes bloodshot from countless hours of building in Minecraft . Still, with a little plann


Microsoft goes atomic — World's most valuable company just hired a director of nuclear development acceleration to help power its very own AI revolution
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's well-known that data centers consume a staggering amount of energy, with about 1-1.5% of all global electricity usage thought to be dedicated to their operation. Tech companies have largely focused on powering these through renewable and sustainable energy sources in an effort to boost their green credentials and address climate change. However, increased energy demand caused by the arrival


Near-Invincible Tardigrades Have a Secret Chemical Weapon
95Gizmodo / 8h
Scientists may have figured out one of the many mysteries surrounding everyone’s favorite microscopic survivor: the tardigrade. In new research, a team appears to have uncovered a key mechanism that these tiny critters use to withstand harsh conditions that would kill almost any other animal. Read more...


Alphabet is cutting dozens of jobs at its X moonshot lab
21Engadget / 8h
Just days after Alphabet and Google CEO Sudar Pichai warned workers of more downsizing this year, the former is laying off dozens of employees, mainly support staff, at its moonshot lab. Alphabet is also restructuring X (not to be confused with the platform formerly known as Twitter) to make it easier to spin out projects as independent startups with backing from outside investors. Alphabet confi


How American Airlines sucked me back into AAdvantage with Loyalty Points
20The Points Guy / 8h
I’ve had quite a multiyear journey with American Airlines. I had given up on its frequent flyer program, quitting in disgust as AAdvantage upped the qualification requirements for Executive Platinum back in 2018 (to $15,000 in spending). That led me into the arms of Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines — at least until the pandemic hit. My Platinum Pro status from 2019 carried over all the way unt


There aren't many Dyson deals this week, but we found a few hidden gems
Mashable / 8h
UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest list of Dyson vacuums, air-purifying fans, and refurbished haircare on sale at the end of January. Best Dyson deals this week: Best cordless Dyson vacuum deal Dyson V15 Detect Extra $599.99 at Dyson (save $200) Best Dyson fan deal Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Gen 1 HP10 $499.99 at Dyson (save $100) Best Dyson hair care deal


Japan Trying to Bring Dead Moon Lander Back to Life
99Futurism / 8h
Bring Me to Life Japan's Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lander had to be shut down just three hours after touching down on the lunar surface last week. The lander, which technically speaking still managed to make Japan the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the surface of the Moon, didn't quite stick the landing . For hours, teams at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency struggled


[UPDATED] AI-Generated Poster Confirmed in "True Detective"
Futurism / 8h
Eagle-eyed fans noticed some strange, prominently displayed band posters in the background of the latest episode of HBO's "True Detective." "What’s up with these posters?" one Reddit user wrote . "They look like AI." A closer examination of the two posters immediately raises some red flags, from smeared faces to a ripoff of Metallica's iconic logo, which has seemingly been melted down to form a m


10 Excellently Weird Sci-Fi Movies to Stream on Peacock
31Gizmodo / 8h
Peacock has a great horror selection —with a healthy dose of sci-fi and cult movies too. Building on io9's earlier lists of recommendations for the streamer, here are 10 sci-fi movies that span various decades but all deliver a certain freaky unease. Read more...


Frontier Miles elite status: What it is and how to earn it
400+The Points Guy / 8h
Frontier Airlines is a low-cost carrier that serves the U.S., Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It’s one of those airlines that charge extra for just about everything. For example, you could pay $60 each way to add a carry-on bag. Thankfully, with Frontier Miles elite status, some of these charges are waived, saving regular flyers plenty of money. Let’s look at Frontier elite status for


‘Pokémon With Guns’ Developer Receives Death Threats Amid AI Accusations
30Gizmodo / 8h
The makers of Palword , a new video game launched this weekend that many are calling “Pokémon with guns,” received death threats due to the close resemblance the game shares to the beloved Nintendo video game. Pokémon diehards took to X to express their frustration with Pocketpair’s new game, which sold five million… Read more...


The Massive, Ancient Megalodon Shark Was... Skinny?
Gizmodo / 8h
O. megalodon, my megalodon. The gargantuan shark that prowled the Miocene seas has long captured the imagination because of its stupendous 60-foot length—three times the size of the largest great white sharks. But now, a team of researchers suggests that the extinct apex predator’s body shape was slightly different… Read more...


New Hampshire Officials to Investigate A.I. Robocalls Mimicking Biden
500+NYT > Technology / 8h
The calls, in a voice most likely artificially generated, urged people not to vote in Tuesday’s primary.


Disney offers an elegant solution to VR’s movement problem
31TechCrunch / 8h
Remember the Virtuix Omni? I’ll never forget trying out an early version of the virtual reality treadmill in a hotel suite many E3s ago. The system, which features a concave platform and slippery shoes, was clever enough to influence Ready Player One’s take on the space. The electronics-free system finally started shipping earlier this year. […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


The Best Apps to Make Sure You Actually Do the Thing You Said You’d Do
LifeHacker / 8h
Whether you’re still trying to hold down those New Year’s resolutions or you’re just generally trying to stay on top of your productivity, we could always benefit from some accountability checks. You can do these yourself, sure, but having a little outside help from a well-made app can make a big difference. For one-on-one accountability: FocusMate and Supporti A major component of productivity i


Japanese lunar lander touches down and Axiom space launches its third mission with SpaceX
20TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. For the second week in a row, we have lunar lander news to report on. Plus, a final update on Astrobotic's Peregrine lander, news on the Artemis program and the first crewed launch of the year. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Japan’s SLIM lander powers down on the moon as it awaits the sun’s rays
22TechCrunch / 9h
Japan’s first lunar lander has officially powered down on the moon after its solar cells were unable to generate electricity, though the nation’s space agency said there is a possibility of turning things around when the direction of the sun’s rays change. Japan made history last week when its lander, Smart Lander for Investigating Moon […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


Video of ridiculously powerful 64-core AMD EPYC workstation laptop emerges — but that pales in comparison to the dual socket, 512-core powerhouse its Chinese maker is working on
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If you’ve ever cursed your laptop for being too slow when tackling an important or intensive task, then imagine what it would be like to work on a beast like the REV-9, the world's first laptop equipped with a 64-core AMD EPYC CPU and an RTX 4080 desktop graphics card. REV-9, from Chinese firm Xinjuneng Technology, is available in two variants, each with a different motherboard: one with an EPYC


Nvidia's RTX Remix tool is now in open beta – try it now to give your favorite old games a graphical makeover
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Back in 2022, Nvidia unveiled its massive resource platform for the PC modding community, called Nvidia RTX Remix. Now the tech giant has launched it for open beta, giving modders a massive toolkit that includes full ray tracing, Nvidia DLSS, Nvidia Reflex, modern physically-based rendering (PBR) assets, and generative AI texture tools. Nvidia RTX Remix is built on its self-titled Nvidia Omnivers


'Palworld': 6 Beginner Tips for Getting Started
Wired / 9h
During the first few hours of Palworld, aka “Pokémon with guns,” focus on surviving each day, building your base, and eating your Pals.


iOS 17.3 Update Makes Your iPhone Harder To Steal
How-To Geek / 9h
With every passing year, stealing smartphones has been harder and harder for thieves. Apple and other phone companies have made it harder to access a phone that's not yours, and we've even seen stuff such as tracking apps working even when the phone is turned off. However, tech crime is that a bit of a cat and mouse game—thieves adapt to circumstances to keep doing bad stuff. Now, Apple has relea


Breeze flight attendants file plans to unionize
The Points Guy / 9h
Breeze Airways flight attendants filed paperwork Monday to hold a unionization vote, two weeks after a group of workers first announced plans to campaign to form a union with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The flight attendants are the lastest group at the airline to seek a collective bargaining unit, following pilots who voted to unionize as part of the Air Line Pilots Association in


Save $50 on a great PS5 SSD expansion, plus more gaming deals this week
Mashable / 9h
UPDATE: Jan. 22, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest and greatest gaming deals from across the web. Overview Best PlayStation deal WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5 $179.99 at Amazon (save $50) Best Xbox deal Xbox Series X 'Diablo IV' bundle $469.99 at GameStop (save $90) Best Nintendo Switch deal 'LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga' $17.99 at Nintendo (save


Why is everyone freaking out about the posters in 'True Detective: Night Country'?
Mashable / 9h
Murder mystery shows will always have viewers inspecting the tiniest background details for asnwers, and True Detective: Night Country is no different. Yet in episode 2, certain audience members fixated less on mysterious spirals and gruesome corpsicles , and more on strange looking posters on a character's wall. SEE ALSO: How 'True Detective: Night Country' brought the corpsicle to life The post


In-store Apple Vision Pro demos: What to expect when you walk in
Mashable / 9h
Most people have probably stepped foot in an Apple Store at least once. The design, layout, and overall vibe of Apple's physical retail locations are iconic. You can likely even picture the stores' table setup with iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and Macs as you're reading this. Well, the Apple Vision Pro is about to change that vision you have of the Apple Store all up. According to Bloomberg 's


Boeing Whistleblower: Production Line Has “Enormous Volume Of Defects” Bolts On MAX 9 Weren’t Installed
100+View from the Wing / 9h
A reader at respected airline industry site Leeham News offered a comment that suggests they have access to Boeing’s internal quality control systems, and shares details of what they saw regarding the Boeing 737 MAX 9 flown by Alaska Airlines that had a door plug detach inflight, causing rapid decompression of the aircraft. The takeaway appears to be that outsourced plane components have so many


New Jurassic World Movie Is Coming From Original Film's Writer
57Gizmodo / 9h
Despite Jurassic World Dominion being truly terrible , it did not kill the Jurassic franchise. David Koepp, the writer of Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park and The Lost World, is currently working on a brand new Jurassic World film that’s being referred to as the start of a “new Jurassic era.” Read more...


AI Customer Service Bot Disabled After Trashing Company Using It
200+Futurism / 9h
Customer Disservice The UK-based package delivery service DPD has disabled parts of its AI chatbot service after the bot was caught swearing at customers and even insulting DPD, multiple outlets have reported. DPD's trouble began late last week when a musician named Ashley Beauchamp took to X-formerly-Twitter to share his bizarre experience with the AI-powered bot. As Beauchamp explained to The G


The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now
45Wired / 9h
On Monday, Cameroon became the first nation to establish routine childhood malaria immunizations. The race is on to give protection to as many people as possible.


Southwest Pilots Approve New Contract With Huge Raises
200+One Mile at a Time / 9h
For the past couple of years, we’ve seen pilots at major US airlines fighting for new contracts. None of them were able to improve their contracts in the first couple of years of the pandemic, given the position airlines were in. However, with a rebound in demand for air travel and a shortage of pilots, the past couple of years have been a great time to negotiate new contracts. Prior to today, we


NASA and Sierra Space Burst a Space Station on Purpose
Next Big Future / 9h
NASA and Sierra Space intentionally burst an inflatable space station in ground testing. It surpassed the 63 PSI goal and is stronger than normal steel space stations. The test article reached over 77 PSI before failing. The inflatable station has nine layers of material for the walls. There is an inflatable module on the space ... Read more


Four European Astronauts Via Commercial Mission at the ISS
Next Big Future / 9h
Axiom Space is the leading provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure. Axiom Space operates end-to-end missions to the International Space Station today while developing its successor, Axiom Station – the world’s first commercial space station in low-Earth orbit, which will sustain human growth off the planet and bring untold benefits ... Read more


Sierra Space Spaceplane and Space Stations
Next Big Future / 9h
Sierra Space will soon launch the Dream Chaser, a reusable lifting-body spaceplane and inflatable space stations. The cargo Dream Chaser is designed to resupply the International Space Station with both pressurized and unpressurized cargo. It is intended to launch vertically on the Vulcan Centaur rocket and autonomously land horizontally on conventional runways. A proposed version ... Read more


Meta relents to EU, allows unlinking of Facebook and Instagram accounts
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu ) Meta will allow some Facebook and Instagram users to unlink their accounts as part of the platform's efforts to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) ahead of enforcement starting March 1. In a blog , Meta's competition and regulatory director, Tim Lamb, wrote that Instagram and Facebook users in the EU, the European Economic


Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to-smartphone service
31Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Illustration of AST SpaceMobile's cellular satellite. (credit: AST SpaceMobile) Google, AT&T, and Vodafone are investing $206.5 million in AST SpaceMobile, a Starlink competitor that plans to offer smartphone service from low-Earth-orbit satellites. This is the first investment in AST SpaceMobile from Google and AT&T, while Vodafone had already put money into the satellite company. AST


It’s a good time to invest in early-stage edtech, investors say
TechCrunch / 9h
It would be shortsighted to overlook edtech amid the present downturn, especially now that AI is disrupting nearly every industry out there. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


edith holden, from Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Mozilla’s ”Platform Tilt” Shows How Firefox Is Harmed by Apple, Microsoft
How-To Geek / 9h
Mozilla, the company behind Firefox and Thunderbird, has talked a lot in recent years about the unfair advantages that platforms give to their first-party web browsers. Platform Tilt is a new effort from Mozilla to show how Firefox and other third-party browsers stack up against Chrome on Android, Safari on iPhone, and other platform pairings.


These Are the Best Solar Panels You Can Put on Your House Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve no doubt experienced moments of dread when the utility bill arrives. Whether you’re paying through the nose to heat your house or keep the temperature somewhere south of the surface of the sun—or the kids refuse to turn off a light anytime they leave a room—that electric bill can be startling. If high electric bills have inspired you to investigate adding solar energ


You Can Build a Full Computer Inside a Game Boy
LifeHacker / 9h
I've covered the Game Boy modding community in the past, and while their results are fascinating and impressive, they aren't necessarily easy. Some of the best mods require a decent level of experience to master, including the ability to solder. This is something I do not know how to do, and thus, have not dipped my toe into the world of custom-built Game Boys. Reboi turns your Game Boy Color int


WhatsApp on Android could soon let you share files with nearby friends
30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
WhatsApp may receive its own version of Apple’s AirDrop as a recent Android beta shows hints that a file-sharing feature is in the works. A post on WABetaInfo offers insight into the potential update. Like AirDrop, the feature only works between two people. Both users will need to have the software open to the tool and be “within close proximity” to exchange files. What’s particularly interesting


TikTok users report that they can no longer log in through Twitter / X
Mashable / 10h
Some TikTok users have been X-ed out of their accounts. When the social media platform first launched users could choose to sign up through their preexisting social media platforms. But since Twitter became X, those who created their accounts with Twitter report challenges logging in. SEE ALSO: X / Twitter rolls out audio and video calls for Android – but only if you're paying for Premium The bug


WhatsApp: New AirDrop-like feature lets you shake your phone to get files
Mashable / 10h
WhatsApp is tipped to be getting a new AirDrop-esque or Nearby Share-like feature that lets you share files with users nearby, according to WABetaInfo . The WhatsApp-focused platform discovered the feature being tested within the latest WhatsApp Beta for Android (update 2.24.2.20), which is currently available in the Google Play Store. WhatsApp is working on a new file-sharing feature The new fil


No impact without revenue? That’s ArcTern’s climate tech thesis
TechCrunch / 10h
"If you're not making money, you're not having impact," said ArcTern Ventures managing partner Murray McCaig. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


If I cash out my points and miles, do I have to claim it on my taxes?
43The Points Guy / 10h
“Can I cash out my points?” is a common question. We’ve previously discussed options for cashing out your points and if it’s worth doing in terms of the value you’ll get. Any discussion on cashing out points leads to a follow-up question: Are there tax implications in doing so? We consulted with a tax specialist to discuss what — if any — tax implications there would be for people who decide to c


World of Hyatt card vs. World of Hyatt Business card: 2 valuable hotel earners
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Since 2018, Hyatt has offered one of the most well-rounded hotel cards with the World of Hyatt Credit Card . It’s a product that offers a wide swath of benefits for even the casual traveler, from an annual Category 1-4 free night certificate to automatic entry-level Discoverist elite status. So, when Hyatt


Google search might be getting worse - and AI threatens to ruin it entirely
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A study by German researchers has confirmed what many of us have long suspected: Google search really is getting worse. A team of researchers led by Leipzig University, Bauhaus-University Weimar, and the Center for Scalable Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, have conducted a year-long research experiment to answer the question "Is Google Getting Worse?", and the answer was essentially a


Apple releases iOS 17.3, which introduces the new Stolen Device Protection tool
74Engadget / 10h
Apple has released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to users. This is a modest refresh, so don’t go looking for anything too crazy. There is, however, a new feature called Stolen Device Protection. This isn’t used to locate a stolen iPhone or iPad, but rather to keep the thieves from accessing your personal data. The feature first popped up in the developer beta of iOS 17.3 and it’s actually pretty handy


Apple iOS 17.3: How to Turn on iPhone's New Stolen Device Protection
86Wired / 10h
Apple’s iOS 17.3 introduces Stolen Device Protection to iPhones, which could stop phone thieves from taking over your accounts. Here’s how to enable it right now.


Can crypto’s recent wins resurrect venture interest?
21TechCrunch / 10h
Like a tenacious balloon, no matter how hard crypto gets knocked down, it tends to float back up again. But the current crypto bust looks a bit different. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


WestJet Adds Calgary To Seoul Incheon Route
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
WestJet is expanding service to Asia. In April 2023, the airline added a route to Tokyo , and now the airline is adding service to Seoul . While WestJet first announced this route several weeks back, tickets are now on sale, so I wanted to go over all the details, for those who may be interested in booking. WestJet will fly from Calgary to Seoul as of May 2024 WestJet has announced plans to launc


Awesome Games Done Quick 2024 raises $2.5 million for cancer research
Engadget / 10h
Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ) 2024 has wrapped after a nonstop weeklong speedrunning marathon. This year’s charity raised over $2.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation . Other highlights included four broken world records and a dog named Peanut Butter beating the oddball NES classic Gyromite . This year’s AGDQ, which took place in Pittsburgh, passed the million-dollar threshold early on d


Dangerous TA866 malware returns with devious new phishing campaign
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
After a nine month hiatus, the infamous TA866 threat actor is back, a new report from cybersecurity researchers Proofpoint has claimed, having recently observed a large phishing campaign targeting people in North America. As per its report , Proofpoint says TA866 sent “several thousand emails” with subjects such as “Project achievements”, and similar. The emails carried a PDF attachment with name


Experts Terrified by Mark Zuckerberg's Human-Tier AI Plans
30Futurism / 10h
Foreboding Last week, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced that he's going to purchase hundreds of thousands of expensive AI processing chips — and experts are mighty worried about what he plans to use them for. In the same Instagram post announcing his planned purchase of 350,000 Nvidia's H100 graphics chips, which average about $30,000 apiece and are considered the gold standard for power


Only 150+ apps have been designed specifically for Apple’s Vision Pro, so far
TechCrunch / 10h
It’s not just Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube that don’t have apps for Apple’s Vision Pro at launch. New App Store data indicates the new mixed reality headset and Apple’s foray into virtual reality has so far seen only a tepid response from app developers. As of this weekend, the AR/VR device’s App Store has just […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon just dropped Super Bowl TV deals - save over $1,000 on 4K, OLED and QLED TVs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
While we wait to see what teams advance to the Super Bowl, there's no time like the present to upgrade your TV for the big game. Amazon has a massive Super Bowl TV sale right now with incredible deals on big-screen displays from brands like Samsung, LG, and TCL, with over $1,000 in savings. • Shop more TV deals at Amazon I've listed the best Super Bowl TV deals below, which include everything fro


Gmail: Google is reportedly adding an AI voice feature
Mashable / 10h
Google's AI-assisted email drafting feature might soon come with voice support. " Help Me Write " is a new Gmail feature that uses generative AI to help users draft emails. (Note: it's still only available through access to Labs, Google's testing ground for new AI features.) Currently, users enter a written prompt like "Help me write an introduction to someone I met at a conference." But as TheSp


Deepfake Dirty Tricks Descend on New Hampshire Ahead of Primary
39Gizmodo / 10h
Unknown criminals are blasting New Hampshire Democrats with an apparently AI-generated robocall of President Biden in what the state’s Attorney General is calling an “unlawful attempt” to suppress the vote. Read more...


Vibrating belt that treats low bone density gets FDA approval
25Engadget / 10h
The FDA has provided clearance for a medical device called Osteoboost , a vibrating belt that improves bone density in patients with osteopenia . The device, which was developed by California-based startup Bone Health Technologies and in part with NASA , is the first medical device of its kind to get regulatory approval as a treatment option for postmenopausal women. One in two older women who ha


The Bad Batch's Season 3 Trailer Brings Back More Clone Wars Faces
42Gizmodo / 11h
Though there won’t be a movie in theaters, 2024 is gearing up to be a good year for Star Wars fans. Movie news and TV shows are on the way, and it all kicks off with the final season of The Bad Batch , which debuts February 21. Read more...


Invincible Season 2 Smashes Back to Earth in March
Gizmodo / 11h
After waiting two and a half years for more episodes of Invincible , we only have to wait two more months for it to continue. Season two of Prime Video’s animated adaptation of the Robert Kirkman comic debuted in November with the first half of the season’s eight-episode arc. Those four episodes ended on a major… Read more...


Make Your Android Phone (Slightly) Faster by Deleting Your Browser's Cookies and Cache
LifeHacker / 11h
Your Android web browser wants to be as fast as possible. That's why it's constantly saving little bits of data every time you visit a new website: That way, when you return to that site, it can pull it up faster and use that data for useful site features, like saving login info. That's the main role of storing cookies and other data in the cache. However this data can build up, and, overtime, do


The iRobot Roomba Combo j5 Is 50% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 11h
iRobot has popularized robot vacuums and is arguably the biggest and most well-known brand in the robot vacuum industry, but some of their robot vacuums are not keeping up with the competition. One of those, the Roomba Combo j5 vacuum and mopping robot, is currently $299 (originally $599.99) after a 50% discount from Amazon. And honestly, it’s at the price it should be. This is the lowest price I


The ‘Animedoro’ Method Can Make You More Productive While Giving You More Downtime
25LifeHacker / 11h
The pomodoro technique is one of the most established and oft-recommended productivity methods, praised for its effectiveness and simplicity: It combines time for deep work with periods of reward, and the mix proves effective for many. The popularity of pomodoro has also inspired offshoots that iterate on its philosophies, and one of them might hold particular appeal if you like to relax after co


NVIDIA’s RTX Remix tool is finally available as a free open beta
38Engadget / 11h
If you love old PC games, but wish they had access to modern graphical flourishes, NVIDIA has you covered. The company just released a beta version of its long-awaited RTX Remix tool. This software is designed especially for modders and can be used to add ray-tracing and AI-upscaled textures to older games. Remix was built on NVIDIA’s Omniverse 3D graphics collaboration platform and allows for en


How to Remove an Image's Background on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 11h
If you want to remove an image’s background or replace it with a solid color, look no further than your Windows 11 PC’s Paint and Photos app. These apps have built-in background removal and replacement features, and we’ll show you how to use them.


Developers speak out against Global Game Jam AI sponsor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Various developers have spoken out against this year's Global Game Jam (GGJ) list of diversifiers and sponsors which incudes two AI tool websites. A Polish game developer, Sosowski, took to Twitter/ X to voice his disdain over the latest list of diversifiers at GGJ. "[I] didn't expect [GGJ] to be this tone-deaf," the developer admitted. Another indie game developer, Rami Ismail, explained on Twit


Hyatt Credit Card $15K First Year Sweet Spot
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the World of Hyatt Credit Card The World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) is one of my favorite hotel credit cards , as there are rewards just for having the card , and also a significant incentive to spend money on the card. This is the hotel credit card that I spend the most on every year, so in this post I wanted to share why. World of Hyatt Credit Card benefits One of the r


How to watch the twisted case unfold in 'True Detective: Night Country'
Mashable / 11h
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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty ) Last Thursday, HP CEO Enrique Lores addressed the company's controversial practice of bricking printers when users load them with third-party ink. Speaking to CNBC Television , he said, "We have seen that you can embed viruses in the cartridges. Through the cartridge, [the virus can] go to the printer, [and then] from the printer, go to the network." That frightening scen


Modder re-creates Game Boy Advance games using the audio from crash sounds
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Andrew Cunningham's modded and restored Game Boy Advance could, with enough time, sing out all the data loaded into a cartridge. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Sometimes, a great song can come from great pain. The Game Boy Advance (GBA), its software having crashed nearly two hours ago, will, for example, play a tune based on the game inside it. And if you listen closely enough—using speci


Day One gets more social with a new collaborative ‘Shared Journals’ feature
TechCrunch / 11h
Journal app Day One is introducing Shared Journals, a new social feature that lets you share stories and memories with your friends and family. Shared Journals are a private space where you and your friends can share life updates with each other. It’s kind of like a small social network where you can share experiences […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Marvels lands February release date on Disney Plus following terrible box office run
25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It's official: The Marvels will finally make its way onto Disney Plus on Wednesday, February 7. The Marvel Phase 5 film, which is the biggest box office bomb in Marvel Cinematic Universe ( MCU ) history, will make its official streaming debut on the Disney-owned platform early next month. The announcement was made via Marvel's social media channels, with the Disney subsidiary confirming its lates


Latest Apple rumor has got me excited for April 2024 when M3 MacBook Air and a handful of iPads could finally launch
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A new rumour has popped up surrounding potential new Apple products - and I don’t mean the Apple Vision Pro ; we could be treated to new iPad and MacBook Air models as soon as April, with each product receiving a decent spec bump and (hopefully) a slightly refreshed look. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (a journalist who has a good track record when it comes to accurate Apple leaks) notes in his Power On


Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Early Impressions: The Ultra Is Not an Understatement
Gizmodo / 11h
It takes time to review a smartphone, especially one as beefed up and feature-filled as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra purports to be. Instead of keeping you waiting for weeks as I test out the hardware and explore its offerings, I’m taking a gradual approach. Journey with me as I learn all about Samsung’s new Galaxy… Read more...


LoanDepot discloses that hackers breached personal data of 16 million customers
Engadget / 11h
As mortgage lender LoanDepot continues recovery efforts from a ransomware attack, it revealed on Monday that hackers stole data from more than 16 million customers. A Securities and Exchange Commission filing from the mortgage lender did not detail what kind of information the hackers breached, only that "an unauthorized third party gained access to sensitive personal information." LoanDepot firs


One fan of The Crew is considering pursuing legal action over the game’s shutdown
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
YouTuber Ross Scott, AKA Accursed Farms, is considering starting a class-action lawsuit over the shutdown of The Crew - Ubisoft’s 2014 online-only racing game, which is planned to shut down at the end of March . As PCGamesN reports , in a video posted on January 18, Scott stated that he’s “sick” of reporting on games like this being shut down, and “would rather do something” to help the situation


Tech CEO Plunges to Death Trying to Make Grand Entrance at Company Party
200+Futurism / 11h
Freak Accident What was meant to be a theatric on-stage entrance quickly turned into a grisly scene when a tech executive plunged to his death in India, falling 20 feet from a wooden structure suspended above a concrete stage. Worst of all, the horrific accident was caught on camera, with the video circulating widely online. Vistex CEO Sanjay Shah, who hailed from a Chicago suburb, and company pr


Hmm: FAA Recommends Boeing 737-900ER Inspections
55One Mile at a Time / 11h
As just about the whole world has seen by now, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 had a major incident on January 5, 2024, whereby a deactivated mid-exit door blew out inflight. Inspections of more of these jets revealed that door plugs on some other 737 MAX 9s also weren’t properly secured, so these planes are now grounded , and Boeing is facing increased regulatory scrutiny . Anyway, there’s a


Taylor Swift and shirtless Jason Kelce put on a show at the Chiefs, Bills game
95Mashable / 11h
Taylor Swift and Kelce inspired lots of memes and chatter Sunday night into Monday morning. And no, it didn't involve Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end the singer is currently dating. No, it was Jason Kelce, Travis's brother, podcast partner, and also a beloved NFL star. SEE ALSO: There's no 'Bad Blood' between NFL fans and Taylor Swift Jason Kelce, whose Philadelphia Eagles were eli


OpenAI's new election rules are already being put to the test
Mashable / 11h
Months away from the 2024 election and less than a week after AI's biggest name pledged to help uphold a fair democratic process , developers are testing those promises. On Jan. 20, according to the Washington Post , OpenAI banned the team behind Dean.Bot, a ChatGPT-powered chatbot intended to spur interest in long shot democratic candidate from Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips. The company cited a f


Score up to 39% off vacuums and tackle pet messes like a pro
Mashable / 11h
UP TO 39% OFF: On Jan. 22, get pet vacuums up to 39% off from brands like Bissel and Hoover at Amazon. Our top picks: Best cordless vacuum for pet hair Hoover ONEPWR Evolve Pet Elite cordless vacuum $200.14 at Amazon (save $79.85) Best handheld vacuum for pet hair eufy by Anker HomeVac H30 Mate $109.99 at Amazon (save $70) Best portable carpet cleaner for pet messes Bissell Little Green Pet Delux


The Best Internal Hard Drives of 2024
35How-To Geek / 11h
While solid state drives are constantly getting cheaper, those in the low price range still haven't broken the four-terabyte barrier. More importantly, if you don't need high-speed SSD storage, such as for AAA gaming or editing, hard disc drives are a cheaper option that will serve you just as well.


Palworld director defends the game’s artists and asks that people ‘cease sending abuse’ to them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The director of Pocketpair’s open-world survival-crafting game Palworld has defended the game’s artists, and has asked people to stop sending them abuse and death threats. Palworld launched in early access on PC and Xbox Series X |S on Friday, January 19, and since then has sold over five million copies . According to SteamDB , earlier today (January 22) it managed to hit an all-time peak of over


historicalbookimages:🌻 Revue horticole. Paris: Librairie...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
historicalbookimages : 🌻 Revue horticole. Paris: Librairie agricole de la maison rustique, 1829-1974.


Exxon throws a fit over shareholders exercising their rights
45TechCrunch / 11h
The oil supermajor filed a lawsuit in federal court asking for permission to ignore a shareholder resolution, sidestepping the SEC. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The ultimate guide to Norwegian Cruise Line ships and itineraries
300+The Points Guy / 11h
Looking for a cruise where you can do what you want, whenever you want, without a lot of structure and rules? Norwegian Cruise Line could be your brand. The Miami-based cruise line pioneered the idea of “freestyle cruising” — cruising without rigid dining schedules, dress codes and formal nights — and it’s still the go-to line for vacationers who want a floating resort experience with a casual, l


NASA Finally Opened the Asteroid Container and Holy Crap That’s a Lot of Asteroid
75Gizmodo / 11h
The aluminum canister containing bits of an ancient space rock has finally been opened, revealing the bulk of the asteroid Bennu sample in all its glory. Read more...


CISA is now warning government agencies to patch Ivanti flaws immediately
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning government agencies to patch recently discovered Ivanti flaws immediately, as they’re being used in the wild to compromise vulnerable endpoints. CISA’s alert warns Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies of two flaws: CVE-2023-46805 (authentication bypass), and CVE-2024-21887 (code injection). The vulnerabilitie


Russia VPN that filed lawsuit against the government gets branded a foreign agent
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
After becoming the first VPN in Russia to file a lawsuit against the Kremlin's infamous censorship body regulator in October, HideMy.name was recently deemed as a "foreign agent." Officials accused the VPN service to "disseminated false information about the decisions taken by the public authorities" allegedly via its Telegram channel, with the aim to form "a negative reputation of the public aut


Higher Authority Meets Airline Policy: Torah Receives Cabin Bag Tag
View from the Wing / 11h
Hebrew National hot dogs has used the slogan, “we answer to a higher authority” since 1965. When flying, though, we all answer to the cabin crew, pilots, gate agent, airline and aviation regulatory authority. With Aerolineas Argentinas, they can be pretty strict with cabin baggage. Everything gets a tag to show it’s been inspected and certified compliant with carry on rules. So before a recent Bu


How ‘Values-Based Budgeting’ Can Help You Spend More Mindfully
LifeHacker / 11h
If you're trying to save money, you've probably tried your hand at the classic 50/30/20 budget . The issue with this sort of budget, though, is when it locks you into fixed spending ratios that may not make sense for your lifestyle. Someone focused on aggressive debt payoff would likely need to allocate far more than 20% towards debt servicing, for example. Percentage budgets are also less accomm


How to Set Up Remote Access to Your Local Network Using Tailscale VPN
How-To Geek / 12h
Whether you work from home, employ remote workers, or want to be able to remotely access your home or office network while out-and-about, Tailscale VPN is a configurable, secure, peer-to-peer VPN solution that can connect almost any device.


Ford's New In-Car OS Won't Replace Android Auto or Apple CarPlay
How-To Geek / 12h
Like other vehicle manufacturers, Ford is developing a bespoke in-car operating system for navigation, audio playback, and rudimentary vehicle control. But the fourth-generation Sync Digital Experience will not replace Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Ford will continue to accomodate the popular phone-mirroring systems, setting itself apart from rivals like GM and Tesla.


American Airlines Continental Breakfast: A First For Me
82One Mile at a Time / 12h
This is of absolutely no consequence (at least to me), though curiosity is getting the best of me… American’s continental breakfast quirk I fly American a lot domestically, given that I live in Miami, and the airline dominates the airport. I know American’s first class meal service all too well, as there really isn’t much variety. There’s the short rib, the grains bowl, the golden chicken, blah,


It's the last week to book a one-way Southwest flight for just $39
Mashable / 12h
Score cheap flights: Southwest's "Wanna Get Away" sale has select one-way Southwest flights starting at just $39 , with travel valid from Feb. 12 to May 22. You'll want to book sooner rather than later though — your last chance to lock in this deal is Jan. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Opens in a new window Credit: Southwest Southwest "Wanna Get Away" Sale Book flights starting at $39 by Jan. 25 We're off


Samsung’s ‘dream’ Galaxy AI feature would solve Android’s biggest problem
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
You’ll likely know by now that Samsung's Galaxy S24 phones are as much concerned with AI as they are the latest mobile hardware – “the next big thing is you,” reads the tagline to the company's latest TV commercial. But the Korean giant is insistent that features like Generative Edit and Circle to Search are just the tip of the AI iceberg. In an interview with TechRadar following the latest Galax


Inspiration Behind Adult Animated Musical Comedy Hazbin Hotel
24Gizmodo / 12h
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Sunlight May Reignite Japan’s Struggling 'Lunar Sniper' on the Moon
28Gizmodo / 12h
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, achieved a historic soft landing with SLIM on Friday morning, but the lander ran into instant trouble by not being able to collect solar energy and generate electricity. Hopeful for some westerly sunshine, JAXA is cautiously optimistic that SLIM could spring back to life in a couple of… Read more...


How to reopen closed tabs
Mashable / 12h
Confused about how to reopen closed tabs? When you accidentally close a tab you’re not done with, it can be a little irritating. Luckily, learning how to reopen closed tabs is a simple, easy-to-remember process. There’s no need to painstakingly try to recall which website or article was in that accidentally closed tab. Instead, Chrome offers three built-in methods for reopening closed tabs — and


Apple just dropped a mysterious trailer for its latest sci-fi series Constellation
35Engadget / 12h
Apple just dropped a trailer for its forthcoming sci-fi mystery series Constellation. The series follows an astronaut, played by Noomi Rapace, after an emergency return to Earth. However, the homecoming is fraught with mysterious occurrences and plain-old sci-fi weirdness, leaving audiences wondering what happened to her up there. We don’t exactly know what type of sci-fi this is. There are hints


How to Create a Swap File on Linux
How-To Geek / 12h
Add swap space to a Linux computer, or increase the swap space that's already present, without messing about with partitions. We show you the easy way to tailor your swap space.


Cybertruck Drivers Reveal Terrible Range Over First 10,000 Miles
100+Futurism / 12h
It's no secret that electric vehicles don't always live up to the range estimates determined by the EPA, especially under real-world conditions. But when it comes to Tesla's Cybertruck, built by a company that has long prided itself on its competitive range numbers, that disparity is stretching to new extremes. According to two Tesla Cybertruck owners who shared their experiences with a member of


BreachForums hacking forum admin sentenced to 20 years supervised release
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The owner and administrator of BreachForums, an infamous underground forum where hackers shared stolen data, malware , and other tools, has received his sentence.. In the Eastern District of Virginia, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, alias Pompompurin was sentenced to time served, plus 20 years of supervised release, BleepingComputer reports. The first two years of his sentencing, Fitzpatrick will serve


Will demand for the Volkswagen ID Buzz outstrip supply?
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / You don't have to get a two-tone paint job on your ID Buzz, but it helps. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Volkswagen's forthcoming electric minivan couldn't be better named. Simply put, in the years that we've been writing about cars, nothing on four wheels has created quite as much buzz as the VW ID Buzz with its adorably retro styling. But if all that attention translates into actual buyers


In 2026 Relativity Space Will Match the SpaceX Falcon 9
Next Big Future / 12h
Relativity Space built and launched the world’s first 3D printed rocket, Terran 1, and is building the Terran R, a reusable Falcon 9 class launch vehicle. As of April 2023, Relativity Space has raised $1.6 billion in funding from investors including BlackRock, Sand Hill Angels, and Mark Cuban. Relativity Space has a backlog The Terran ... Read more


How to Mod Your Nintendo 3DS to Play Retro Games
How-To Geek / 12h
The Nintendo 3DS may be over a decade old at this point, but even without the cutoff of official support from Nintendo, it can be a robust piece of hardware for emulation and retro gaming. This guide will inform you on the steps to create your own handheld retro machine out of your old 3DS, whether it's the "New" model or the original.


The Best Ways to Make Your Own GIFs
LifeHacker / 12h
GIFs have been around since way back in 1987, but show no signs of disappearing. They continue to be a popular way of sharing short videos in just about any app, on just about any platform. Whether you want to express hope, fear, happiness, sadness, or any other emotion, there is a GIF that perfectly encapsulates your feelings. But maybe you don't want to use a GIF someone else has made. Maybe yo


This Coffee Maker Makes Great Coffee, but It's Way Too Expensive and Complicated
LifeHacker / 12h
The more I pay for something, the less work I want it to involve. It’s why I love smart home technology—it enables my laziness and creates efficiency around the tasks that keep a house running. An expensive coffee maker, then, with smart technology added, should be so efficient and easy to use a cat could do it. While the Miele MilkPerfection 6360 makes a perfect cup of coffee, it still required


The Best Ways to Set Up a Seed-Starting Station in Your Home
LifeHacker / 12h
Seed starting certainly seems like it should be as simple as throwing seeds into soil, parking them near a window, and waiting for your new green friends to join the party. There are a slate of reasons to really consider whether you’re