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Gozney's new Arc pizza oven wants to make you a slice you can't refuse 🤌🤌
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The maker of the best consumer pizza ovens, Gozney, is adding two more affordable, at-home ovens to its range: the Arc and Arc XL. These gas-fired, stone-floor ovens utilize new lateral side burners and thick insulation to provide up to 950ºF / 500ºC of uniform heat across their cooking area, to make it easy to cook excellent pizza at home. While both borrow the same puck shape of the popular Goz
Y Combinator President Garry Tan publishes a menacing tweet before deleting it, apologizing: “Die slow motherf*ckers”
500+TechCrunch / 1d
Garry Tan, whose success in Silicon Valley has likely inspired many of the founders he mentors, is once again attracting attention for his posts on the social platform X. On Friday night, the Y Combinator president, investor, and former entrepreneur, published a post that might have prompted some to wonder if his X account was […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
What Is Swappiness on Linux? (and How to Change It)
200+How-To Geek / 16h
The Linux swappiness value has nothing to do with how much RAM is used before swapping starts. That's a widely reported and widely believed mistake. We explain what it really is.
Apple has sold 200,000 Vision Pro headsets, report says
Mashable / 7min
Apple Vision Pro , the company's first foray into the virtual/augmented reality space, is selling like hotcakes. Very expensive hotcakes. According to MacRumors , which cites a source familiar with Apple's sales numbers, the company has sold 200,000 Vision Pro units since the device became available for pre-order on January 19. This is roughly in line with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's estimate that App
Semron wants to replace chip transistors with ‘memcapacitors’
TechCrunch / 51min
A new Germany-based startup, Semron, is developing what it describes as “3D-scaled” chips to run AI models locally on smartphones, earbuds, VR headsets and other mobile devices Co-created by Kai-Uwe Demasius and Aron Kirschen, engineering graduates from the Dresden University of Technology, Semron’s chips use electrical fields to perform calculations instead of electrical currents — […] © 2024 Te
Elon Musk's Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in a human for the first time
Mashable / 57min
Elon Musk 's medical technology company Neuralink has reportedly implanted a brain chip into its first human subject. After years of assurances that human trials were imminent , it seems as though they're finally actually happening. Musk announced the development on his Twitter/X account on Monday. Though he was light on details, Neuralink's CEO appeared optimistic about the results, and stated t
OpenAI and CommonSense Media team up to curate family-friendly GPTs
Engadget / 1h
You will soon find a kid-friendly section inside OpenAI's newly opened store for custom GPTs . The company has joined forces with Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that rates media and technology based on their suitability for children, to minimize the risks of AI use by teenagers. Together, they intend to create AI guidelines and educational materials for young people, their parents a
Fidelity cuts Meta-backed Meesho valuation to $3.5 billion
24TechCrunch / 2h
Fidelity has cut the value of its holding in Meesho by 33.6% since the original investment, giving the Indian social commerce startup a valuation of $3.5 billion, adjusted for outstanding shares. The U.S. asset manager valued its holding in Meesho at $27.8 million at December’s end, down from the $41.9 million that it invested in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Forget Samsung’s Space Zoom – this OM System super telephoto zoom lens can shoot up to a staggering 2400mm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
There are times when all photographers wish they had a little more zoom – but those days could soon be over judging by OM system's new M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 IS lens. That's because the super telephoto zoom lens, announced alongside the new OM-1 II mirrorless camera , could have an effective zoom range of up to an incredible 2400mm. The micro four thirds sensor format has a 2x crop
OM System OM-1 II is a refresh of one of the world’s best wildlife photography cameras
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
In our Olympus OM-1 review , we labelled the flagship mirrorless camera for photographers "the best Micro Four Thirds camera you can buy", and said it proved that computational tricks are the future of mirrorless cameras . Almost two years later, it has a successor with a different name etched on its body – the OM System OM-1 II. Olympus had already been bought by OM Digital Solutions when the OM
A lifetime subscription to this AI video production tool is on sale for under £40
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to vidBoard Creative AI Presenter is on sale for £39.28, saving you 88% on list price. Whether you create presentations for potential clients or help introduce new processes or products to your team, they are a valuable tool in the workplace. With that being said, they can be time-consuming and costly to create if they are being done correctly. One way to cut produc
Startup studio Hexa hires former Doctolib exec to launch its health vertical
28TechCrunch / 3h
Hexa, the Paris-based startup studio that recently raised $22 million, is launching a new vertical focused on improving the healthcare system. Julien Méraud, a senior team member of the French unicorn startup Doctolib, is joining the startup studio . As a reminder, Hexa started its life as eFounders and originally focused specifically on B2B software-as-a-service […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Sony Xperia 1 VI leak suggests it could get a major camera and zoom boost
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The launch of Sony’s next-gen Xperia 1 VI may just be around the corner as marketing material for the flagship smartphone recently leaked. Posted on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) by notable leaker Insider Sony , images show the upcoming device will see a major camera upgrade when compared to Xperia 1 V . It’ll have not one, not two, but three 48MP lenses on the back, enabling high-re
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for January 30
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. 30'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 30, 2024
LifeHacker / 5h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for January 30, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium-hard; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for January 30, Wordle #955! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times web
Marriott Bonvoy Promo 2024: Double Elite Nights & Bonus Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 5h
Marriott Bonvoy has just unveiled the details of its first global promotion of 2024. Marriott’s previous global promotion ended in early December 2023, so it’s nice to see another offer being introduced soon. This promotion can earn you bonus points, and help you qualify for elite status faster. Marriott Bonvoy 2024 promotion details With Marriott Bonvoy’s upcoming global promotion: Members can e
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for January 30
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
The First Human Has Gotten a Neuralink Implant
Next Big Future / 6h
Neuralink has officially implanted its first brain chip into an actual human. The person is recovering well and the device is detecting neuron spiking. Those who suffer from ALS or spinal cord injury are the people who should apply for device. The Neuralink mission is to create a generalized brain interface to restore autonomy to ... Read more
Mark Cuban Publicly Admitted Violating Hiring Antidiscrimination Laws
Next Big Future / 6h
EEOC Commissioner informs Mark Cuban that his hiring practice tweets describe a violation of Title VII law. As a general rule, race/sex can’t even be a motivating factor—nor a plus factor, tie-breaker, or tipping point. It’s important employers understand the ground rules here. If the EEOC determines that employers are in violation of anti-discrimination laws, ... Read more
Elon Musk announces first Neuralink wireless brain chip implant
500+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The company hopes that such chips can eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.
You Can Get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for $80 Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
You can get Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro together on sale for $79.99 right now (reg. $408). Windows 11 Pro includes support for biometrics login (for compatible devices), encrypted authentication, and Bitlocker device encryption. Windows 11 Pro also expands hardware compatibility with support for up to two CPUs with a max of 128 cores and up to 2TB RAM. This Microsoft
ChatGPT is leaking passwords from private conversations of its users, Ars reader says
94Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) ChatGPT is leaking private conversations that include login credentials and other personal details of unrelated users, screenshots submitted by an Ars reader on Monday indicated. Two of the seven screenshots the reader submitted stood out in particular. Both contained multiple pairs of usernames and passwords that appeared to be connected to a support system used by
The Toy Shop That Inspired Toy Story Is Shutting Down After 86 Years
Gizmodo / 7h
For anyone who ever wondered where Andy’s mom might’ve gotten Buzz and Woody in Toy Story —it turns out one particular San Francisco toy shop sparked the imaginations of Pixar creatives. Now, after 86 years in business, it’s closing its doors. Read more...
Elon Musk Says a Human Patient Has Received Neuralink’s Brain Implant
100+Wired / 7h
Details are scarce, but Neuralink cofounder Elon Musk says initial results are “promising.”
Diversity in the Skies: FAA’s Controversial Shift in Air Traffic Controller Hiring
View from the Wing / 8h
The FAA's move towards diversity-oriented hiring practices for air traffic controllers raises concerns over industry impact, although it doesn't appear to compromise safety. Continue reading ...
OpenAI and Common Sense Media partner to protect teens from AI harms and misuse
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) On Monday, OpenAI announced a partnership with the nonprofit Common Sense Media to create AI guidelines and educational materials targeted at parents, educators, and teens. It includes the curation of family-friendly GPTs in OpenAI's GPT store . The collaboration aims to address concerns about the impacts of AI on children and teenagers. Known for its reviews of fi
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, January 30 (game #736)
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 two years 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
Neuralink’s brain chip has been implanted in a human, Elon Musk says
Engadget / 8h
The first human patient has received a Neuralink brain implant, according to Elon Musk. The procedure was apparently successful, with Musk saying the individual “is recovering well” one day after the surgery. Neuralink, which aims to create brain-computer interfaces (BCI), began recruiting human patients for its first clinical trial last fall after getting the green light from the FDA . At the ti
Cursive Handwriting Could Make Your Idiot Kid Smarter, Study Suggests
Gizmodo / 8h
There’s a glimmer of hope if you’re looking for last-ditch strategies to save your child from the halls of stupidity. A study published this week in the journal Frontiers of Psychology found that good ol’ cursive handwriting seems better at promoting learning than typing, and if we want to pump smarter kids out of our… Read more...
Elon Musk Says Neuralink Has Implanted Its Chip in a Human for the First Time
Gizmodo / 9h
Elon Musk says that the first person has received a neural implant from his controversial brain chip startup Neuralink. Musk revealed the information in a tweet posted on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). The tweet reads merely: Read more...
And DC's New Supergirl Is...
Gizmodo / 9h
James Gunn’s new DC Universe has found its Supergirl, and she already knows how to fly. Milly Alcock, who played the young dragon-riding Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen on HBO’s House of the Dragon, has been cast as the Kryptonian, beating out several other actresses for the role. Read more...
You Can Set Up a Eufy Security System for up to 59% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
Security cameras can get expensive, especially when you add in the cost of monthly subscriptions most of them charge. Eufy is one of the few brands that doesn't force you to get a subscription plan with them to be able to use their cameras. Right now, Amazon is having a sale on Eufy products going up to 59% off. Here are the best ones. The Eufy Security Kit The Eufy Security Kit brings you the ba
Make These Berry Cheesecake Twists Out of Leftover Pie Crust
LifeHacker / 9h
It’s mid-winter, but I’m still excavating some of the frozen treasures from my freezer after a whirlwind holiday season. Besides turkey bones and lumps of cookie dough (which I’m enjoying every evening), I also found a stray roll of pie crust. It has no box, so I don’t know if it’s vegan, gluten-free or what, but it’s definitely pie dough—and pie dough is always flaky and delicious. If you have a
Rebellions lands $124M to develop its new AI Rebel chip with Samsung
200+TechCrunch / 9h
Rebellions, a South Korean fabless AI chip startup, said today it has closed $124 million (165 billion KRW) in a Series B round of funding to develop its third AI chip, called Rebel. The startup will also use the new capital, oversubscribed with an initial target of $90 million, to ramp up production of its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Vanishing On Touchdown: Unraveling Why PIA Flight Attendants Keep Disappearing As Soon As They Land
View from the Wing / 10h
A flight attendant from Pakistan International Airlines disappeared in Canada, highlighting a pattern of crew members vanishing during layovers, prompting the airline to implement stricter measures and raising questions about the reasons behind these incidents. Continue reading ...
How to redeem Aeroplan points for maximum value
71The Points Guy / 10h
Air Canada’s loyalty program, Aeroplan , is a favorite among award travelers, and for good reason. It’s easy to earn Aeroplan points , and the redemption rates are great, with plenty of sweet spots. Unlike some major U.S. loyalty programs, Aeroplan’s award chart hasn’t disappeared completely, and the long list of airline redemption partners is impressive (and has continued to grow). Plus, Aeropla
What is Clear airport security — and is it worth it?
1KThe Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Clear Plus is an expedited security program currently available at 56 U.S. airports, as well as stadiums and other large venues, with more than 17 million members nationwide . As a secure identity platform, Clear uses member data, including fingerprint and iris scans, to automate most users’ identity verif
Beware of scammers sending live couriers to liquidate victims’ life savings
49Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Scammers are stepping up their game by sending couriers to the homes of elderly people and others as part of a ruse intended to rob them of their life savings, the FBI said in an advisory Monday. “The FBI is warning the public about scammers instructing victims, many of whom are senior citizens, to liquidate their assets into cash and/or buy gold, silver, or other p
Apple warns proposed UK law will affect software updates around the world
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge Apple is "deeply concerned" that proposed changes to a United Kingdom law could give the UK government unprecedented power to "secretly veto" privacy and security updates to its products and services, the tech giant said in a statement provided to Ars. If passed, potentially this spring, the amendments to the UK's Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) could deprive not just UK users, but all use
After 32 years, one of the ’Net’s oldest software archives is shutting down
300+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Box art for IBM OS/2 Warp version 3, an OS released in 1995 that competed with Windows. (credit: IBM) In a move that marks the end of an era, New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced the impending closure of its Hobbes OS/2 Archive on April 15, 2024. For over three decades, the archive has been a key resource for users of the IBM OS/2 operating system and its successors, wh
Happy 'Threshold' Day, Star Trek Sickos
33Gizmodo / 10h
Twenty-eight years ago, Star Trek asked a daring question , one fitting of a franchise that triumphs boldly going and facing the unknown: should experimental FTL travel culminate in a captain and her helmsman turning into amphibians and doing the scaly deed? The answer is unequivocally no , but it has given us a… Read more...
Yes, it’s possible to ‘Swiftly’ get from Tokyo to the Super Bowl in Vegas in the same day
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs clinched a spot in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, there’s been no shortage of chatter about the travel plans of one Taylor Swift. This is because she has been in the stands (or the private suite, at least) at many Chiefs games this season in support of star tight end Travis Kelce. Given her attendance throughout the season, it’s natural to assume she’d want to be i
Refurbished Garmin Smartwatches Are Majorly Discounted Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
The Amazon-owned online retailer Woot is currently having a sale on Garmin products , with some refurbished devices going for almost 50% off. The sale includes smartwatches, GPS monitoring devices for biking, dash cams, and golf laser range finders. The sale will last until Feb. 5 at 1 a.m. ET, or until supplies run out. Keep in mind that all these Garmin devices are refurbished, so they might co
Proposed California bill would let parents block algorithmic social feeds for children
Engadget / 10h
California will float a pair of bills designed to protect children from social media addiction and preserve their private data. The Protecting Youth from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) and California Children’s Data Privacy Act (AB 1949) were introduced Monday by the state’s Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Senator Nancy Skinner and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks. The proposed legislation follo
Tiny Robot Surgeon Will Slice Through Fake Human Flesh on the ISS
Gizmodo / 10h
Earth orbit is getting its own space doctor in the form of a small cyborg arm reaching out for the scalpel. A surgical robot is launching to the International Space Station (ISS) to test its ability to slice through human flesh in a microgravity environment. Read more...
TikTok Testing Whether Users Will Put Up With Every Video Being an Ad
Gizmodo / 10h
TikTok has grabbed the world’s attention in recent years, averaging 73 million American users every month . The app knows exactly what you like, and now it’s rolling out phase two: selling you something with every single video. TikTok is testing out a new feature that will identify objects in a video automatically, and… Read more...
Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 Routes & Flights
12KOne Mile at a Time / 10h
Japan Airlines is in the process of refreshing its long haul fleet, as the oneworld airline is gradually replacing its Boeing 777-300ERs with Airbus A350-1000s. Not only is the A350 a joy to fly in general, but these planes are particularly exciting, given that they feature an all-new passenger experience . The A350-1000 is already in service on its first route. Now the airline has revealed the n
Grab JLab Go Air Sport headphones for under $20
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $10.12: As of Jan. 27, JLab Go Air Sport wireless workout earbuds are down to $19.88 at Amazon. That's a discount of 35%. Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab Go Air Sport wireless workout earbuds $19.88 at Amazon (save $10.12) Sometimes when you're on the go, you just want a simple pair of headphones that get the job done. And you don't want to worry about them falling out when you're in
Tesla Drivers Say Autopilot Is Ruined Now
86Futurism / 11h
In an effort to combat misuse of its so-called Autopilot software, Tesla has made it harder for drivers to skirt around safety features, forcing them to pay attention to the road at all times. While that may sound like a good idea, especially given the hundreds of collisions currently being investigated by US regulators involving the driving assist feature, Tesla owners are airing their grievance
Alaska Airlines offering discounted flights and double EQMs for limited time
The Points Guy / 11h
Following the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes after a well-publicized incident , Alaska Airlines is offering travelers up to 40% off economy fares through March 13. This is a targeted deal, so be sure to check your email for your unique discount and booking link. Additionally, travelers who book this promotion will receive twice as many bonus elite qualifying miles for flights in Febr
Bilt travel portal: How to redeem and transfer points for flights, hotels and more
The Points Guy / 11h
TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. In June 2022, Bilt launched its travel portal , which allows Bilt members to earn and redeem points for flights, hotels and rental cars. You can also use the Bilt travel portal to redeem points for activities, including theme park tickets . Even if you don’t have the Bilt Mastercard® (see rates and fees ), you can still use the Bilt travel p
Alaska Airlines Struggles Are Your Win: 30% And 40% Airfare Discounts
View from the Wing / 11h
It's not just bonus elite qualifying miles that Alaska Airlines is using to get passengers back in the air after the ungrounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9. They're also giving out discounts, too. Continue reading ...
Amazon scraps plans to acquire Roomba-maker iRobot
Mashable / 11h
Is Roomba in trouble? On Monday, Amazon announced it would be scrapping its plans to acquire iRobot, the consumer home electronics company best known for its line of robotic vacuum cleaners. The e-commerce giant's decision to back out of its previously announced $1.7 billion acquisition is due to pushback from regulators in the European Union. However, the company also faced challenges with the F
Japan will no longer require floppy disks for submitting some official documents
Engadget / 11h
Japan is an innovative country that leads the way on many technological fronts. But the wheels of bureaucracy often turn incredibly slowly there. So much so, that the government still requires businesses to provide information on floppy disks and CD-ROMs when they submit certain official documents. That's starting to change. Back in 2022, Minister of Digital Affairs Taro Kono urged various branch
Is Nvidia's RTX Remix necessary, or are we polishing rough gaming diamonds back into coal?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Nvidia’s RTX Remix , a resource platform that allows the modding community access to tools for remastering old titles with ease, has entered open beta and now we’re finally seeing the results. Unfortunately, those results look pretty mixed right now. There’s been a recent demo showing the 23-year-old game Max Payne with RTX Remix enhancements, a mod that you can access here . Though it looks visu
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IRS Contractor Who Leaked Taxes of Trump, Musk, and Bezos Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
51Gizmodo / 11h
A single man is responsible for leaking the tax information belonging to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and others. Trump’s tax information was leaked to the New York Times and became the basis for a big story , while Bezos and Musk had their financial information handed over to ProPublica, which similarly reporte… Read more...
10 Sci-Fi Movies on Amazon Prime Just Asking For Repeat Viewings
Gizmodo / 11h
There are lots of reasons to re-watch movies —the obvious being you love them so much, you just want to enjoy them again . There are also situations where a movie has so much going on, or whips out a big third-act reveal that upends all of act one, that you just soak in more when you go back for seconds. Read more...
Shazam Can Now Identify Songs While You're Wearing Headphones
LifeHacker / 11h
For most of music history, those who heard a tune they liked but didn't know the name of were left to deal with the mystery on their own. Sure, you could try in vain to hum or sing the tune to friends and family, but if no one could understand your rendition, or if the song was obscure enough, you'd have to go on singing a nameless track to yourself. Enter: Shazam. This song recognition app chang
Every Type of Smart Home Sensor (and How to Use Them)
LifeHacker / 11h
Smart home automation is the ultimate life hack, in my humble opinion. Whether for efficiency, accessibility, nerding out, or just plain laziness, all you need are smart home devices and a little problem solving. In a lot of cases, the smart home tech you need above all is a sensor . As part of my goal to help you learn to build automations that make your lives easier, here's a compendium of what
Thunderbird Has a Problem With Outlook, Hotmail, and Live Email Addresses
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft has changed the account authorization process for its email platforms. As a result, the Mozilla Thunderbird client and other email apps may have trouble logging into your Outlook, Hotmail, or Live addresses. Affected users can take a few steps to try and resolve the issue while Mozilla searches for a permanent fix.
Twitter's Idiotic Response to AI Porn: Block All Searches for “Taylor Swift”
100+Futurism / 12h
Whack-a-Mole Leave it to X-formerly-Twitter to find the dumbest possible solution to a serious problem. Last week, outrage rightfully broke out across the web when horrific AI-generated pornography of the singer and songwriter Taylor Swift went viral on the platform — the latest content moderation scandal to hit the beleaguered social media site following owner Elon Musk's many slashes to X's onc
This Sonar Splotch Could Be Amelia Earhart's Lost Plane
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Amelia Earhart was declared dead in January of 1939, two years after her around-the-world flight in her Lockheed Electra 10E Special ended in an unsolved disappearance . Earhart was the world’s most accomplished and famed female pilot in 1937, and her ill-fated flight is still the kind of thing that haunts a person . Rea… Read more...
Maximize Your Hyatt Stays: Earn 1,000 Extra Etihad Points Per Stay
View from the Wing / 12h
Every stay at a Hyatt property between February 1 and March 30, 2024, earns an additional 1,000 Etihad Guest points, on top of regular Hyatt and airline miles earnings, for members who register and link their accounts. Continue reading ...
Check your receipt — 5 hidden rental car fees to look out for
The Points Guy / 12h
Whether you’ve booked a rental car for a lengthy two-week road trip or opted to take a quick, scenic drive to upstate New York, when you get to the checkout counter (or even days later when you look at your credit card statement) , you may be surprised to find that you were charged a few extra fees. These hidden rental car fees, which can range from extra gas charges to cleaning costs, can easily
Alaska Mileage Plan Double Elite Miles Promotion
500+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Alaska Airlines has just launched a generous promotion for Mileage Plan members, which will make travel in February 2024 more rewarding. Alaska Mileage Plan offering 2-3x elite miles Between February 1 and February 29, 2024, Alaska Mileage Plan will be offering bonus elite qualifying miles (EQMs). There’s no registration required, but rather members will automatically earn the following: All Mile
Saying goodbye to the little helicopter that could
TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Last week, NASA held its annual day of remembrance to commemorate all those who lost their lives in the pursuit of human space exploration — including the crews of Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia. The day is a sobering reminder of the perils of spaceflight and the dear […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI partners with Common Sense Media to collaborate on AI guidelines
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI hopes to win the trust of parents — and policymakers — by partnering with organizations that work to minimize tech and media harms to kids, preteens and teens. Case in point, OpenAI today announced a partnership with Common Sense Media, the nonprofit organization that reviews and ranks the suitability of various media and tech […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Fake Google ads are trying to trick users into downloading nasty malware — here's how you can fight back
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Consumers in China looking to access banned communications apps such as Telegram are being targeted by threat actors looking to deploy various malware . This is according to a new report from Malwarebytes’ Jérôme Segura, who found unnamed hackers have been using two Google Ads accounts to publish malicious ads. The accounts, both from Nigeria, were either previously compromised, or built from scr
Pour one out for MSN Messenger, Zune, and more: Microsoft Graveyard gives a salute to the tech giants’ retired creations
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Microsoft is an old (in tech terms, at least) company - and a very successful one at that, but not every product it makes is a success. For every Windows 7, there's a Games for Windows Live. Every Microsoft Office, there's a Clippy. To help people reminisce and revisit memories of Microsoft products gone by, a group of developers and tech enthusiasts has made an open-source site named Microsoft G
Streaming media company Plex raises $40M as it nears profitability
22TechCrunch / 12h
Media streamer Plex has raised new capital. The company, which began as a media organization startup, has morphed over the years to become a one-stop shop for all your media, including ad-supported streaming, which now accounts for much of its revenue growth. The new round, which has not yet been disclosed, was initially said to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Earn 1,000 Etihad Bonus Miles Per Hyatt Stay
One Mile at a Time / 12h
World of Hyatt and Etihad Guest have just partnered on a new promotion, which could earn you some bonus miles with no opportunity cost. Get rewarded with Etihad Guest for Hyatt stays Thanks to a new promotion , you can earn 1,000 Etihad Guest bonus miles per stay at an eligible World of Hyatt property: You must register prior to your first eligible stay, and between January 29 and February 29, 20
Want to Stream With No Ads? That’ll Cost You
59Wired / 12h
Amazon just rolled out its ad-supported plan, the latest in a string of covert streaming price hikes. The halcyon days of commercial-free content are gone.
Score rare welcome bonuses on Amex’s no-annual-fee business cards
54The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re a small-business owner or even have a side hustle , such as driving for Uber or walking dogs, paying a credit card annual fee is likely out of the question when trying to save on costs. Fortunately, there are two solid welcome offers from American Express on a pair of its business-oriented, no-an
See Webb Telescope's 'Mind-Blowing' Collection of Spiral Galaxy Images
32Gizmodo / 12h
Shall I compare thee to the Webb Space Telescope’s latest image drop? Well, for starters, thou art less ancient and far less spectacular. The new collection of 19 images reveal face-on spiral galaxies, meaning they are oriented toward Webb’s perceptive gaze. The shots were taken as part of the Physics at High Angular… Read more...
Alaska Airlines Fights Back: Earn Up To Triple Elites Miles Offer Post-737 MAX 9 Crisis
View from the Wing / 12h
Alaska Airlines, facing a significant operational disruption and financial loss due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9, is enticing customers with double and triple elite qualifying miles in February to regain loyalty and mitigate the impact of passengers booking away to competitors like Delta. Continue reading ...
Excess Global Deaths Continue and Total Around Triple Total COVID Deaths
Next Big Future / 12h
Researchers published in the peer-reviewed Nature in Dec 2022 estimated that there were 14.83 million excess deaths globally (2020-2022), 2.74 times more deaths than the 5.42 million reported as due to COVID-19 for the period. The Global Covid deaths greatly in declined in 2023 but the excess deaths continued at far higher levels. In Japan ... Read more
Good News, This Season's Homoerotic Mecha Anime Is For the Guys
Gizmodo / 12h
Last year, Witch From Mercury radically improved the already pretty great world of Gundam by adding an amount of lesbianism that not even its parent company could deny . Alas, sapphics have yet to see a successor to the gay mecha throne yet, but lovers of men and giant robots may have found their own show to claim this… Read more...
Ryzen 8000G review: An integrated GPU that can beat a graphics card, for a price
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The most interesting thing about AMD's Ryzen 7 8700G CPU is the Radeon 780M GPU that's attached to it. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Put me on the short list of people who can get excited about the humble, much-derided integrated GPU. Yes, most of them are afterthoughts, designed for office desktops and laptops that will spend most of their lives rendering 2D images to a single monitor. B
Blockbuster weight-loss drugs slashed from NC state plan over ballooning costs
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Wegovy is an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. (credit: Getty | Michael Siluk ) The health plan for North Carolina state employees will stop covering blockbuster GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, including Wegovy and Zepbound, because—according to the plan's board of trustees—the drugs are simply too expensive. Last week, the board voted 4-3 to end
Assistant with Bard video may show how it'll work and when it could land on your Pixel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
New footage has leaked for Google’s Assistant with Bard demonstrating how the digital AI helper could work at launch. Nail Sadykov posted the video on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) after discovering the feature on the Pixel Tips app. Apparently, Google accidentally spilled the beans on its tech, so it’s probably safe to say this is legitimate. It looks like something you would see in
A new Deus Ex game was reportedly canceled amid Embracer's crisis
Engadget / 12h
Embracer Group , the Swedish holding company undergoing restructuring, has reportedly canceled a Deus Ex game. Bloomberg says developers had been working on the unannounced title for two years. Neither Embracer nor developer Eidos addressed the reported cancellation specifically, but they confirmed they were laying off 97 employees at Deus Ex developer Eidos Montreal. Eidos will reportedly focus
Dear Taylor Swift, we’re sorry about those explicit deepfakes
MIT Technology Review / 12h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Hi, Taylor. I can only imagine how you must be feeling after sexually explicit deepfake videos of you went viral on X . Disgusted. Distressed, perhaps. Humiliated, even. I’m really sorry this is happening to you. Nobody deserves to have their image exploited l
Apple’s poison-pill approach to EU regulation might be the right thing to do
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
What if Apple is right about the App Store and its control of it? I've never wanted an open App Store. Side-loading apps onto my best iPhone struck me as the perfect way to infect or ruin them. Granted, I was not an iPhone jailbreak kind of guy. I've also never felt constrained by that single App Store
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