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Cathay Pacific May Leave oneworld, Be Acquired By Air China
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Air China, which currently owns 30% of Cathay Pacific, is considering taking control of the Hong Kong-based airline. The Chinese flag carrier and Star Alliance member could cause a realignment of global airline alliances, moving Cathay from oneworld (American Airlines, British Airways) over to Star (United, Air Canada). Continue reading ...


AT&T’s botched network update caused yesterday’s major wireless outage
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Enlarge / Cellular towers in Redondo Beach, California on February 22, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Eric Thayer ) AT&T said a botched update related to a network expansion caused the wireless outage that disrupted service for many mobile customers yesterday. "Based on our initial review, we believe that today's outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as we


Watch out, Apple Vision Pros are reportedly cracking all on their own
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If you’ve spent $3,500 or more on the Apple Vision Pro you’d be understandably frustrated if you damaged the outer screen and had to pay $799 (or $299 with Apple Care) to get it fixed. But imagine how much more annoyed you’d be if it cracked for seemingly no reason at all. That’s what some people are taking to social media to complain about, after they discovered cracks extending upwards from the


Shattering the 'copper or optics' paradigm: humble plastic could become key material in race to conquer AI data center market - it is cheaper, lighter, thinner and more power efficient


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With the expansion of data centers and the rise of generative AI, LLMs, IoT and video streaming services, the demand for advanced interconnects is higher than ever. Conventional interconnects using copper have critical bandwidth limitations caused by the 'skin effect', where the current flowing through the cable is concentrated at the surface of the conductor. Optical interconnects, while offerin


How to watch Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers online for free
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TL;DR: Stream the Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We love it when you can watch the NBA for free. It doesn't happen often, but when there is a chance to catch the best players in the world without spending anything, you best believe we're going to make some noise about it. And


How to watch Scotland vs. England online for free
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TL;DR: Stream Scotland vs. England in the Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are tense fixtures between old rivals every weekend in the Six Nations , but it doesn't get much bigger than Scotland vs. England. These two sides go way back, and both teams will be absolutely desperate to walk away from this huge


How to watch Ireland vs. Wales online for free
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TL;DR: Stream Ireland vs. Wales in the Six Nations for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Six Nations is back with three fantastic fixtures to keep fans entertained all weekend. Seriously, there is no need to leave the house. The Six Nations is all you need. This is your life now. If you want to watch Ireland vs. Wales for free from


This premium coding certification bundle is on sale for 74% off
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TL;DR: The Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is on sale for £31.72, saving you 74% on list price. It's safe to say that computers aren't going anywhere. And if you or someone you know is interested in getting into coding, tech is an exciting industry to be part of, as it's constantly growing and expanding. An easy and low-risk way to check out if it's for you, is an online learning bundl


FigureAI Gets $675 Million from Nvidia, Bezos, OpenAI and Microsoft
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Humanioid Robot company, FigureAU, has received $675 million in funding from a group of investors, Nvidia, Jeff Bezos, OpenAI and Microsoft. They are not only powerful investors but strong partners for the development and rollout of humanoid robots. I, Brian Wang, described the massive investments coming into humanoid bot from all of the Big Tech ... Read more


Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 24
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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 Feb. 24'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 February 24
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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


Odysseus Marks the First US Moon Landing in More Than 50 Years
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A Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines made lunar history this week.


Intuitive Machines IM-1 Odysseus Lander Tipped Over But is Functioning
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Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lunar lander is tipped over on its side. It captured a wide field of view image of Schomberger crater on the Moon approximately 125 miles (200 km) uprange from the intended landing site, at approximately about 6 miles (10 km) altitude. Despite being on it side, the equipment is functioning. The recent ... Read more


Florida Passes Sweeping Bill to Keep Young People Off Social Media
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The measure would bar networks like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram from giving accounts to children under 16.


The Odysseus Lander Is Tipped Over on Its Side on the Moon
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Intuitive Machines’ private lander stumbled on its way down to the lunar surface and is possibly leaning over on a rock on the Moon. The vehicle is still operational and flight engineers are working to gather more data on its less than ideal position, the company said. Read more...


Quick thinking and a stroke of luck averted a moon lander disaster for Intuitive Machines
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Intuitive Machines’ spacecraft touched down yesterday on the lunar surface . . . sideways. CEO Steve Altemus confirmed during a press conference Friday that, while it wasn’t a perfect landing, it’s nothing short of a miracle the spacecraft landed intact at all. Using a small model of the lander, Altemus demonstrated how engineers believe the spacecraft, called Odysseus, made its […] © 2024 TechCr


Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, February 24 (game #761)
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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


RTO doesn’t improve company value, but does make employees miserable: Study
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Enlarge / Empty cubicles For some, having to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic was stressful. Parents balanced job duties while caring for children. Some struggled to set up a home office and adjust to new tools, like video conferencing. Lonely workdays at home added to social isolation. The line between work and life blurred. For others, working from home was a boon—comfort, convenienc


Use This App to Customize Your Windows Taskbar
LifeHacker / 7h
Your computer's wallpaper is beautiful, obviously, but there's one problem: the ugly white taskbar is covering part of it up, or worse, clashing with it. The free and open-source application TranslucentTB is a good way to fix that. It's resource efficient and allows you to customize the taskbar in just a couple of clicks. You can download it from the Microsoft Store or Github and start using it r


How to Share Your Microsoft 365 Subscription (and Why You Should)
LifeHacker / 7h
There are ways to get Microsoft Office for free —but if you're using it regularly, you may want to take advantage of the different productivity features in the software. A Microsoft 365 subscription unlocks benefits that go beyond the occasional use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Once you're ready to commit, you can choose between the two available subscription plans offered by Microsoft 365—Per


Man Turns Hotel Bathroom Into A Kitchen, Makes Beef Dinner Nachos
View from the Wing / 8h
The man who cooked baby back ribs in a hotel bathroom and garlic shrimp in a Delta Air Lines lavatory is now making nachos for dinner in a hotel bathroom sink. He calls it "Dump Dinner Nachos." Continue reading ...


You can now try out Samsung's Galaxy AI on any smartphone – here's how
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Samsung has been pretty gung ho in promoting the Galaxy S24’s AI features; eager to remind people of a recent update . Now, the tech giant is giving on-the-fence customers a way to try out their tech by releasing the Try Galaxy app on Android. Up to this point, Try Galaxy has been exclusive to iOS as a way to convince iPhone owners to switch teams and the Android version behaves similarly. You do


This Official Poor Things Party Brought the Film's Freaky Glam Vibes to Life
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To celebrate the upcoming digital, Blu-ray, and DVD release of Poor Things , io9 attended a party inspired by the Emma Stone-starring film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The cinematic soiree was delightfully twisted, just like the parties Stone’s Fraken-creation Bella Baxter enjoys—complete with immersive actors… Read more...


Fly nonstop to San Miguel de Allende from Chicago, Dallas and Houston from $234
33The Points Guy / 8h
If you’re a fan of unique art, neoclassical buildings and tequila, visiting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, should be high on your list of travel destinations. A great new deal on airfare makes a trip to the charming town in Central Mexico even more appealing. American Airlines and United Airlines both have a number of big discounts on flights to San Miguel de Allende for travel in the spring and


Quick Points: How to save 10% on all hotels and 5% on all flights with Capital One
The Points Guy / 8h
Want to save even more money when you’re booking flights and hotels with your Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ? Well, here’s an easy strategy to help you save. TPG values Capital One miles at 1.85 cents each when you transfer them to airline and hotel partners such as British Airways , Turkish Airlines and Wyndham . But there’s another way of looking at it that could make your Capital O


As Techstars retools, some former staffers say it lost focus on what made it successful
TechCrunch / 8h
Well-known accelerator group Techstars announced a slew of changes to its operations this week, including the shuttering of some of its city-based programs. Criticism from former members of its decisions lit social media channels who argued that the famed startup accelerator has lost focus on the very thing that historically made it so successful. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


The U.S. Military Is Monitoring Another High-Altitude Balloon
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It seems almost too comical to be true, but this is the world we live in. One year after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon that ignited a national frenzy, the military has spotted another balloon in American skies. Read more...


The Best Exercises for Your Glutes (That Is, Your Butt)
LifeHacker / 8h
Stop snickering—butt exercises are some of the most important ones to do in the gym. That’s true whether you want to sculpt a shapely rear end, or just get stronger for functional reasons like running faster or picking things up off the ground more easily. So here are my picks for the best exercises for your butt—or, to get technical, your glutes. What the glutes are, and what they do The gluteus


These Are the Best Gaming Routers to Buy in 2024
LifeHacker / 8h
A solid router is a key part of a reliable gaming setup, but with so many options to choose from, it can be hard to sort through the noise. Luckily, there are a few options that stand out above the rest. Why you should consider a gaming router But why do you need to purchase a gaming router? Surely, a regular wifi router will do the trick, right? Of course, the answer there is that, yeah, the reg


Everything We Know (and Think We Know) About Star Wars' Project Necromancer
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When The Bad Batch returned for its third and final season this week, it made clear its endgame will attempt to tie up something Star Wars has been obsessed with for nearly five years now: how, exactly, did Palpatine return ? We’ve long had the answer, but the saga, and now Bad Batch itself, hopes to explain with two… Read more...


Vending machine error reveals secret face image database of college students
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Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Mars | Getty Images) Canada-based University of Waterloo is racing to remove M&M-branded smart vending machines from campus after outraged students discovered the machines were covertly collecting facial-recognition data without their consent. The scandal started when a student using the alias SquidKid47 posted an image on Reddit showing a campus vending machine e


Plucky crew of Star Trek: Discovery seeks a strange artifact in S5 trailer
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Star Trek: Discovery returns for its fifth and final season after a two-year hiatus. It's been two years since we had new episodes of Star Trek: Discovery , which debuted in 2017. Now Paramount+ has dropped the official trailer for the fifth and final season of the spinoff series. (Spoilers for prior seasons below.) As previously reported , Sonequa Martin-Green plays Michael Burnham, an orphaned


Techstars CEO defends changes, says physical presence in a city is not necessary for investment
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Earlier this week, accelerator group Techstars announced changes to its operations. But what was planned internally to be an exciting new chapter for the organization ended up being somewhat of a PR nightmare. Techstars found itself facing criticism for some of its decisions and execution after announcing it would shut down its Boulder and Seattle […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Google’s ”Androidify” Avatar Creator Is Back
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Google's Androidify was a fun app that let you customize a Bugdroid to make it look like yourself, or anyone else, but It had its last update in 2016 and was taken off the Google Play Store in 2020. It was fun to use, but a lot of people probably got bored of it after a while and decided to stop using it, leading Google to eventually abandon it. Now, it's back with a new name and new customizatio


Students Horrified When Error Message Appears on Vending Machine, Revealing Something Dark
53Futurism / 9h
Facing the Facts Students at the University of Waterloo in Canada were disturbed when they accidentally discovered that the vending machines on campus had a hidden feature that they felt invaded their privacy, reports CTV News — an eerie tale on how surveillance tech has crept its way into all kinds of "smart" appliances. On its surface, the M&M-branded machines seemed as innocuous as any other s


MGM Resorts and Marriott partnership: Book Vegas rooms starting at 5,000 Marriott points
33The Points Guy / 9h
With MGM Resorts’ big move from its multiyear partnership with the World of Hyatt program to a new one with Marriott Bonvoy , there’s one question we’ve all been waiting to ask: Just how many Marriott Bonvoy points per night will cost to stay at big-name Vegas resorts such as MGM Grand, Bellagio, Aria, Excalibur and beyond? The answer is it’ll cost as few as 5,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night


Google court filing reveals new business details of DuckDuckGo and Neeva
TechCrunch / 9h
A court filing in the U.S. Department of Justice’s case against Google over its alleged monopoly in the search market has revealed a few notable tidbits about the state of the search market competition, including the inner workings, revenue, and, in some cases, exit prices of would-be Google competitors, like DuckDuckGo and Neeva, the latter […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


If Therapy Is Too Expensive, Try Single-session Interventions
LifeHacker / 9h
When you hear the word “therapy,” what do you imagine? Weekly hour-long sessions with someone who makes notes and occasional suggestions, so that over months or years you start to get your mental health sorted? While that’s the way we’ve traditionally approached mental health care, it doesn’t have to be the only way, according to clinical psychology professor and therapist Dr. Jessica Schleider.


10 of the Easiest DIY Bathroom Updates (for Less Than $100 Each)
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If your bathroom is feeling dated, or if you just want to spruce it up, renovating can be a pricey prospect. With cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and plumbing to consider, a small redo can add up quickly. If you’re not ready to spend enough money for a total upgrade, there are some things you can do to update your bathroom on a much smaller budget. Here are the 10 things you can update in your b


XAI Grok 1.5 in a Few Weeks and XAI MidJourney Partnership Talks
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An upgraded version of X.AI Grok will be released in a couple of weeks. XAI is in talks with Midjourney for AI generated images and videos. "The release of Grok 1.5 is hopefully only a few weeks away. It will come with a button 'Grok Analysis' that can sum up the whole thread & replies. ... Read more


Breakthrough Pseudo CMOS Transistors for 1000 Times More Efficient Computing
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Beijing researchers made a pseudo-CMOS architecture for sub-picowatt logic computing that uses self-biased molybdenum disulfide transistors. As transistors are scaled to smaller dimensions, their static power increases. Combining two-dimensional (2D) channel materials with complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) logic architectures could be an effective solution to this issue because of the


New Moons Discovered Around Uranus and Neptune
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Astronomers found a new moon orbiting Uranus, as well as two around Neptune. The tiny satellites appeared as faint specks in the outer reaches of the solar system following hours of ground-based observations. Read more...


Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for February 2024
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Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For this month, we found promotions to earn unlimited Marriott bonus points and elite night credits , book Qatar Qsuite b


World's smallest external GPU gets welcome upgrade for creative pros - higher TDP, better Thunderbolt connection but still running on RX 7600M XT
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The GPD G1, dubbed the 'GPU box', allows users to significantly upgrade their laptop's graphics without the need to invest in a new machine or manually replace the GPU. It can also double as a docking station, making it ideal for use with today’s best business laptops . We first wrote about the GPD G1 in October 2023, and now it’s about to receive a significant upgrade, making it even more appeal


Comics Writer Ed Brubaker Talks Crime, Drugs, Maps, and Growing Up
Gizmodo / 10h
If Ed Brubaker is getting tired by now, he isn’t showing it. Twenty-three years after he first teamed up with artist Sean Phillips (on an out-of-continuity Batman noir story called Gotham Noir), the comic writer has been around the block more than few times. Read more...


How Stress Could Make Cancer Spread
Gizmodo / 10h
New research in mice may pinpoint how chronic stress can fuel the spread of cancer. The study found evidence that stress can induce changes to certain immune cells that inadvertently make it easier for cancer cells to metastasize and invade other parts of the body. The findings emphasize the need to manage stress… Read more...


Reddit Is Letting Power Users In on Its IPO. Not Everyone’s Buying
25Wired / 10h
Reddit says it wants to reward users by letting them buy into the company’s public listing. Some say it’s too risky—others say they won’t pay a company they’ve already given hours of free labor to.


5 Apple Vision Pro issues: Reports of 'spontaneous cracking' and more pile up
Mashable / 10h
The Vision Pro , which hit store shelves on Feb. 2, launched with electrifying fanfare — and some criticism about its $3,500 value — as Apple stepped into a brand spankin' new product category: mixed reality. Now that several weeks have passed since the Vision Pro's debut, early adopters have had some time with the AR/VR headset. Spotted by MacRumors , some Vision Pro-owning Reddit users are clai


US Gov Warns Putin Not to Launch Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon
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Stop Sign US officials are warning Russia to hold back on launching its allegedly nuclear-powered anti-satellite weapon, The Wall Street Journal reports . Per the report, the US is arguing that the controversial spacecraft would violate the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 , which clearly states that nations "shall not place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit or on celestial


Avast ordered to stop selling browsing data from its browsing privacy apps
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Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Avast, a name known for its security research and antivirus apps, has long offered Chrome extensions, mobile apps, and other tools aimed at increasing privacy. Avast's apps would "block annoying tracking cookies that collect data on your browsing activities," and prevent web services from "tracking your online activity." Deep in its privacy policy, Avast said inform


A giant meteorite has been lost in the desert since 1916—here’s how we might find it
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Enlarge / Chinguetti slice at the National Museum of Natural History. A larger meteorite reported in 1916 hasn't been spotted since. (credit: Claire H./CC BY-SA 2.0 ) In 1916, a French consular official reported finding a giant "iron hill" deep in the Sahara desert, roughly 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Chinguetti, Mauritania —purportedly a meteorite (technically a mesosiderite ) some 40 meters (


Gemini bias fiasco reminds us that AI is no smarter than we make it
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When an AI doesn't know history, you can't blame the AI. It always comes down to the data, programming, training, algorithms, and every other bit of built-by-humans technology. It's all that and our perceptions of the AI's "intentions" on the other side. When Google's recently rechristened Gemini (formerly Bard) started spitting out people of color to represent caucasian historical figures , peop


‘Embarrassing and wrong’: Google admits it lost control of image-generating AI
20TechCrunch / 10h
Google has apologized (or come very close to apologizing) for another embarrassing AI blunder this week, an image-generating model that injected diversity into pictures with a farcical disregard for historical context. While the underlying issue is perfectly understandable, Google blames the model for “becoming” oversensitive. But the model didn’t make itself, guys. The AI system […] © 2024 TechC


Usher in an Early Summer With At-home Bubble Tea
LifeHacker / 10h
Going out for bubble tea is a decidedly summertime treat for me. Not because I don’t want it in the winter, but because I don’t do as much aimless outdoor meandering—a delightful activity that can only be improved with a tasty drink in hand. Instead, I just make my favorite iced Thai milk tea with tapioca pearls at home. This way saves me cash, and I can modify the flavor and sweetness to fit my


How to Make a ‘Minimally Viable’ Budget (and Why You Should)
LifeHacker / 10h
Budgeting is an essential part of taking control of your life. Knowing where your money goes means you can start steering your financial ship toward your long-term goals. But most budget efforts are entirely focused on the here-and-now, working with your current income and lifestyle. Which is fine—as long as your current income and lifestyle don’t change dramatically. But what happens if you sudd


Alienware Aurora R16 Review: I Can't Help But Enjoy Probing This Latest PC Design
Gizmodo / 10h
Since Alienware first unveiled its Aurora R16 last year , I’ve been jonesing to see it in person. The brand had been synonymous with high-end, though strange—often polarizing designs for a while now. Previous Auroras under the so-called “Legend 2” Design had a raised effect, with an odd conical front panel that seemed… Read more...


Google Apologizes for Hurting White Peoples’ Feelings
36Gizmodo / 10h
Google apologized on Friday saying its team “got it wrong” with a new image generation feature for its Gemini AI chatbot after various images it created that were devoid of white people went viral. A company exec firmly denied that it purposefully wanted Gemini to refuse to create images of any particular group of… Read more...


New reports link Meta and 'momfluencers' in perpetuating child exploitation online
Mashable / 11h
Two new investigations out this week shine a darkening light on parent-run child influencer accounts, alleging that Meta 's content monetization tools and subscription models are providing a breeding ground for child sexual exploitation online. According to an exclusive from the Wall Street Journal , Meta safety staffers alerted the company to adult account owners using Facebook and Instagram's p


Dune: Part Two: Who's Who and What You Need to Remember
Gizmodo / 11h
Dune: Part Two hits theaters in one week and it instantly thrusts you back into the action. After a new character gives the briefest of recaps of what happened in the first film, co-writer and director Denis Villeneuve picks up where things left off and doesn’t stop until the credits roll almost three hours later. Read more...


United Airlines hikes bag fees, too, following American and other carriers
73The Points Guy / 11h
Yet another major U.S. airline is raising checked bag fees. United Airlines said Friday it will raise checked bag fees by $5 for most travelers flying coach within North America. Going forward, United will charge travelers $40 for their first checked bag. Customers who prepay to check a bag at least 24 hours ahead of their flight will get a $5 discount. The changes apply to tickets purchased begi


Virtual Staging AI helps Realtors digitally furnish rooms within seconds
20TechCrunch / 11h
House staging is a significant part of the real estate industry, and while Realtors have traditionally staged houses physically before posting a listing, it’s an expensive and time-consuming process. A startup called Virtual Staging AI is making it possible for Realtors to virtually stage a house with the help of generative AI. Virtual Staging AI, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Dementia Amid Legal Guardianship Drama
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After her exit from public life nearly two years ago, Wendy Williams' team has confirmed that the daytime TV staple has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia ahead of the release of a new documentary about her life under the legal guardianship of someone else. In a press release , the talk show legend's team announced that along with her previously-reported health struggles , Williams was also


Capital One-Discover merger: Here’s what it means for consumers and the Credit Card Competition Act
The Points Guy / 11h
It’s a giant banking merger that would create the nation’s sixth-largest bank and have potentially significant implications for your credit cards. Capital One this week said it would purchase Discover Financial Services in an all-stock deal that would be worth some $35 billion. It would create the new largest credit card issuer in the world. Related: The best credit cards for everyday spending Ca


Here’s what we know after three days of Formula 1 preseason testing
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Enlarge / While it's hard to read too much into preseason testing times, it's also hard to see anyone really challenging Red Bull or Max Verstappen for outright speed. (credit: Mark Thompson/Getty Images) The sixth season of Drive to Survive, Netflix's blockbuster behind-the-scenes sportumentary, went live today. This isn't a review of that. Instead, for the past few days my attention has been tu


A bumpy road for EV manufacturers
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Rivian launched with a promise to revolutionize the way we think about trucks and SUVs but has now hit a bit of a speed bump. In […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Nothing Phone 2a renders appear to reveal the promising mid-ranger in full
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Leaks for the Nothing Phone (2a) are ramping up as we inch closer to its March 5 launch date. This time, a series of what may be official images have recently surfaced showing off the mid-ranger’s final design in full. These renders, strangely enough, were posted on the Nothing Community forums by user Greg2024. The original page has since been deleted , but fortunately, people managed to save it


The story of space travel: from gunpowder to giant rockets
Mashable / 11h
It’s been over a half century since humans first set foot on the Moon, but today we understand more about our universe than ever. Our journey into the unknown has been fueled by human curiosity, innovation and even war. Join us as we dive deep into the history of space travel with space historian Margaret Weitekamp . From ancient Chinese roman candle-style rockets, to a Cold War that led to putti


Physicists Measure Gravity of Smallest Mass Yet
35Gizmodo / 11h
Despite keeping us grounded and warping light that travels through space, gravity is actually quite a weak force. The smaller the mass, the less gravity appears to have any pull, until at quantum scales it appears to have no force at all. Read more...


United, American announce launch dates for new Tokyo Haneda service
98The Points Guy / 11h
This spring, United Airlines plans to launch a new route to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). Starting May 1, the Chicago-based carrier will operate daily Haneda service from Guam, the airline said Friday, citing approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter . The announcement comes a day after American Airlin


Google Pay will officially reach the end of its life in June - it's finally time to switch over to Google Wallet
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Back in 2022, Google Wallet pretty much replaced Google Pay as the main tap-and-go app for the tech giant – except in several countries including the US. But a recent announcement is finally putting an end to the payment app. Google Pay will be discontinued on June 4, 2024 in the US and in most other regions other than Singapore and India, according to the official Google blog . For those who sti


Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton Will Make the Naruto Movie
Gizmodo / 11h
The Naruto movie isn’t just real, it’s also got an acclaimed director at the helm. Read more...


A Modular System Can Give You a Green Roof for Less Money
LifeHacker / 11h
Green roofs can diffuse heat that would otherwise be absorbed through your roof in warmer months and act as an added layer of insulation when it’s chilly outside. Often considered to be one of the most sustainable styles of roof for this reason—and also because a living roof can be a habitat for bees and other pollinators—green roofs can also be a charming addition to your home simply for the way


Why You Should Consider a Parabolic Space Heater
LifeHacker / 11h
Space heaters are a part of most people’s winter routine. Whether you live in an older, draftier home, or you like to spend time in a basement or garage workshop, space heaters can help you create a cozier area of your home without turning up the thermostat in your whole house. Parabolic space heaters are a type of infrared heater that use a parabolic reflector to aim the heat in a concentrated b


Viral Video of Mike Lindell Driving While 'Hammered' Is Completely Fake
48Gizmodo / 11h
A video appearing to show MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell driving while not paying attention to the road has gone viral on X. And one user has even claimed Lindell was “hammered” while driving. But the video is completely fake. Read more...


Treating a chatbot nicely might boost its performance — here’s why
21TechCrunch / 11h
People are more likely to do something if you ask nicely. That’s a fact most of us are well aware of. But do generative AI models behave the same way? To a point. Phrasing requests in a certain way — meanly or nicely — can yield better results with chatbots like ChatGPT than prompting in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Silver Dollar City: Everything you need to know about a Midwest cave turned theme park
47The Points Guy / 11h
My first visit to Silver Dollar City was not, in fact, my first visit to Branson, Missouri. I had been to the Ozark town once before, but I spent most of my time staying in a woodsy cabin and exploring the area’s natural beauty. This was many years ago, and I obviously missed the memo that there is so much more to Branson than beautiful mountain views. Not only is Branson the self-proclaimed “Liv


Phantom award space: What it is and ways to avoid it
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Imagine you’ve checked award space daily for weeks or months. You finally found the award space you’ve been searching for and transferred rewards to book your award. But you get an error message when you try to make the booking because there actually isn’t any available award space for your itinerary. Congratulations


Airplane Seat War: The Definitive Truth About Your Right To Recline Vs. Society’s Right To Be Let Alone
View from the Wing / 11h
Good Morning America took on the question of whether or not it's ok to recline your seat on a plane? Reclining makes a tight seat behind you even tighter, but the hosts 'blame the airline' for that. Honestly thought shouldn't they blame the passenger, because that's the product they purchased, rather than one that's roomier? Here's the segment, and then the truth about reclining seats on planes.


Game of Thrones' Creators Really Did Want to Finish With 3 Movies
33Gizmodo / 12h
Fans will never stop discussing, or maybe lamenting, the ending of Game of Thrones. Whether you loved it, hated it, or were somewhere in between , the choices made by showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss to bring their epic series to a close were famously divisive. However, it seems there was even more uncertainty… Read more...


United Airlines Raises Checked Bag Fees
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
United Airlines is following in American Airlines’ footsteps, and is increasing checked bag fees. That’s hardly surprising at this point. United Airlines raises checked bag fees by $5 For tickets booked as of February 24, 2024, United Airlines has raised its checked bag fees. While United doesn’t publish a baggage fee chart, the airline has a bag fee calculator , which should shortly reflect the


Amazon to pay $1.9 million to settle claims of human rights abuses of contract workers
Engadget / 12h
Amazon will pay out $1.9 million to more than 700 migrant workers to settle claims of human rights abuses following exploitative labor contracts, as reported by CNBC. The impacted laborers were working at two of the company’s warehouses in Saudi Arabia. Amazon acknowledged the issue in a blog post, saying it hired a third-party labor rights expert to investigate warehouse conditions. The organiza


Truck Carrying Explosives Seen Driving Into SpaceX Launch Site
43Futurism / 12h
Spaced Out SpaceX's launch site in Texas received a very interesting delivery this week: a truck load of explosives. The combustibles are most likely meant for an upcoming rocket launch, as reasonably surmised by the pseudonymous SpaceX watcher StarshipGazer, who photographed the delivery at the company's sprawling launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. A shipment of Starship FTS explosives has ar


Humane pushes Ai Pin ship date to mid-April
TechCrunch / 12h
Hardware is difficult, to paraphrase a famous adage. First-generation products from new startups are notoriously so, regardless of how much money and excitement you’ve managed to drum up. Given all that, it’s likely few are too surprised that Humane’s upcoming Ai Pin has been pushed back a bit, from March to “mid-April,” per a new […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


India’s plan to let 1998 digital trade deal expire may worsen chip shortage
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Narumon Bowonkitwanchai | Moment ) India's plan to let a moratorium on imposing customs duties on cross-border digital e-commerce transactions expire may end up hurting India's more ambitious plans to become a global chip leader in the next five years , Reuters reported . It could also worsen the global chip shortage by spiking semiconductor industry costs at a time when many gov


Can we drill for hydrogen? New find suggests additional geological source.
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Mining operations start right at the edge of Bulqizë, Albania. (credit: Wikimedia Commons ) “The search for geologic hydrogen today is where the search for oil was back in the 19th century—we’re just starting to understand how this works,” said Frédéric-Victor Donzé, a geologist at Université Grenoble Alpes. Donzé is part of a team of geoscientists studying a site at Bulqizë in Albania


Donald Trump Pledges to Protect AM Radio in Rambling Speech to Christian Broadcasters
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Donald Trump delivered a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters convention Thursday night in Nashville that touched on all his greatest hits. The Democrats are “evil,” the U.S. is now a “Communist state,” and Hungary’s authoritarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is a “strong man” and “a friend of mine.” But… Read more...


What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2024)
26View from the Wing / 12h
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer, go a long way towards illustrating how I put my mileage and spending strategies into practice. Sharing this also adds a bit to my transparency as I


Could this be the lightest Core Ultra i7 laptop right now? Dynabook R9 weighs 1Kg and even comes with a LAN port — shame it is only on sale in Japan
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Japanese tech giant Dynabook has unveiled a new 14-inch notebook, the Dynabook R9 . Available in a stylish Dark Tech Blue color, the new device is powered by a Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and Intel Arc Graphics GPU, and weighs only 1.04kg/2.29lbs, potentially making it the lightest laptop of its kind. The new R9 sports a 14-inch display (1920 x 1200) and comes with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 512GB NVMe


Star Trek: Discovery's Crew Preps for Their Last Dance in New Season 5 Trailer
81Gizmodo / 12h
As the countdown to Star Trek: Discovery’s final season continues—the season five premiere is April 4 on Paramount+—we have our latest peek at how the story will wrap up . From the looks of it, and perhaps unsurprisingly, “farewells” will be among the themes foregrounded in the story. Read more...


Arc browser’s new AI-powered ‘pinch-to-summarize’ feature is clever, but often misses the mark
TechCrunch / 12h
The Browser company’s Arc, a browser focused on a less cluttered web experience, launched a new feature in its mobile app Arc Search that uses AI to summarize web pages. The feature involves a clever “pinching” gesture that shows a neatly formatted summary with main points. The feature has gotten attention because it presents a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Review: Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
26One Mile at a Time / 12h
For my only hotel stay during my downgraded adventure to Oman , I spent one night at the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport . I just had a quick 12-hour overnight, as I was arriving from Muscat in Oman Air’s A330 business class , and connecting to New York in Singapore Airlines’ 777 business class . Why did I decide to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport? Well, there are four hotels


Windows 11 PCs Will Be Force-Updated to 23H2 Soon
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft launched Windows 11 23H2 back in September, about five months ago. The update introduces a lot of changes, such as deeper Copilot integration, a redesigned Outlook app, and much more. Yet, it seems that a lot of people have been putting the update off, which is a problem as Microsoft continues to work on 24H2 (or 2024 Update) to eventually release it to users later this year. Now, it lo


You're not the only person lurking on TikTok. In fact, most users don't post at all.
Mashable / 12h
There are more lurkers than creators on TikTok , a recent Pew Research Center study has found. The fact tank surveyed 2,745 adult TikTok users in the U.S. and observed the accounts and posting behavior of 869 respondents. SEE ALSO: Is the meet cute dead? TikTok has thoughts. You're not the only camera-shy user: 52 percent of adults surveyed have never posted on TikTok, and only 40 percent have po


How to watch Illinois vs. Iowa basketball without cable
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: Most affordable Sling TV Blue + Sports Extra $31 for the first month, then $51/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $79.99/month The Illinois Fighting Illini and Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest at the State Farm Cent


Level up gaming on the go with an Android Razer Kishi V2 mobile controller for $17 off
Mashable / 12h
SAVE 17%: As of Feb. 23, get the Razer Kishi V2 mobile controller (Android) for just $82.66. That's $17 off its normal price of $99.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Razer Kishi V2 mobile controller (Android) $82.66 at