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Google Bard could soon become Gemini, and appear inside more apps
34TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The AI chatbot Google Bard is one of the fastest evolving apps in the Google collection at the moment – and it looks as though its branding is about to evolve too, with Google set to rename it as Gemini. This comes from developer Dylan Roussel (via Engadget ), who has apparently found a list of updates coming to Google Bard. it's dated this coming Wednesday, February 7, and the headline change is
Details: American Airlines Eliminating “Premium” First Class
7KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
In September 2022, American Airlines announced that it would eliminate its “premium” first class. This announcement coincided with the airline unveiling its new business class seats . Given all the updates there have been since that initial announcement, I wanted to recap all the details of American’s plans, since this change is expected to happen later this year. American will eliminate first cl
The Best Smart Thermostats of 2024
44How-To Geek / 1h
Upgrading to a smart thermostat is a great way to save money on your annual energy bill and automate your home. However, choosing the right one for your home isn't easy. We have the best for your budget and smart home ecosystem.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 5min
artthatgivesmefeelings : Gustave Léonard de Jonghe Na de wandeling, n.d. Hermitage Museum
Ayo Edebiri asks Nikki Haley the main cause of the Civil War in SNL's cold open
Mashable / 5min
SNL 's cold open had a surprise guest this week: Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. The sketch riffed on Donald Trump 's South Carolina Town Hall with James Austin Johnson reprising his impression of the former president and current presidential candidate. At the tail end, Haley (posed as a South Carolina voter) stood up and asked, "Why won't you debate Nikki Haley?" Johnson's Trump r
How to Fix an "An Error Occurred While Troubleshooting" Error on Windows 11 or 10
How-To Geek / 10min
If you’ve encountered an “An error occurred while troubleshooting” error while launching a troubleshooter, worry not, as fixing this issue is easy in most cases. Here’s how to do that on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC.
Close to everything: What it’s like staying at the Park Hyatt Washington, DC
The Points Guy / 20min
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9521″] Opened in 1986, the Park Hyatt Washington, DC features an interior design and furnishings — which were updated in 2006 and again in 2017 by designer Tony Chi — that celebrate American crafts and heritage via pieces like Shaker furniture, antique gameboards and duck decoys. There’s a touch of modernism as well, with cherry blossom-adorned glass panels design
American’s Credit Card Spending Cutoff For Elite Status
63One Mile at a Time / 26min
Nowadays American AAdvantage awards elite status based on how many Loyalty Points you earn , meaning it’s possible to earn elite status with credit card spending . American doesn’t follow the calendar year for its elite status program. With the end of the elite year coming up soon, I wanted to post a reminder of how American has made a minor but important change to how and when credit card spendi
A four-pack of Apple AirTags is back on sale for $79
Engadget / 27min
Thanks to a sale on Amazon right now, you can pick up a few extra Apple AirTags at a discount. A four-pack of the Bluetooth trackers is $20 off the normal price of $99, dropping them down to just $79. It’s the best price for a pack of AirTags we’ve seen yet this year. For iPhone owners, there’s no better option than AirTags for keeping track of your things, as they’re able to make use of Apple’s
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Music, Arts & Literature / 35min
Evan Rachel Wood, Like Most of Us, Wishes Westworld Got a Proper Ending
Gizmodo / 48min
The cancellation of Westworld in 2022 came as a shock for multiple reasons. HBO’s marquis lineup of prestige dramas have generally gotten to end on their own terms, and the sci-fi show seemed like it was hoping for one last season to tie everything together. Instead, we’re left with questions about how things could’ve… Read more...
Is the Amex Platinum worth the annual fee?
100+The Points Guy / 56min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When it comes to premium travel rewards cards , consumers have several options. Although many of these premium cards charge high annual fees, the benefits, statement credits and earning potential they provide can make paying for them worthwhile. The Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the top pr
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge Miami Airport (MIA)
One Mile at a Time / 1h
To kick off my downgraded adventure to Oman , I checked out the Turkish Airlines Lounge Miami, prior to my Air Canada A220 business class flight to Montreal. Interestingly, Turkish Airlines operates two lounges at Miami Airport — one is located in Concourse E, and one is located between Concourse H & J. I’ve reviewed the Concourse E location , and in this post I wanted to review the Concourse H &
25 Years In The Sky: Confessions of a Flight Attendant’s Unfiltered Secrets
View from the Wing / 1h
A 25 year flight attendant did a Reddit Ask Me Anything and shared how many times they catch passengers trying to join the mile high club (“I average about once a year”), how often passengers try to sneak a cigarette in the lavatory (“about once a week”) and how often their fellow crew hook up with each other and passengers. Continue reading ...
Samsung says the Galaxy S24 vivid display issue isn't actually an issue
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, we've seen plenty of grumbling from new owners of the phones that the vivid display mode isn't quite as vivid as it has been on previous models – but according to Samsung, it's working as intended. This comes from a statement given to Teknofilo (via Android Police ), in which Samsung Spain says that "some changes have been made to the display tec
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 4
Mashable / 2h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
20 years later, Facebook is a supporting character in the Mark Zuckerberg universe
Engadget / 2h
It’s been 20 years since Mark Zuckerberg first brought thefacebook.com online from his dorm room. What happened next has been endlessly documented: the Harvard-only social network took over college campuses and, eventually, the world. The social network occupies an increasingly awkward space in Meta’s “family” of apps. A majority of American adults still use the service, but three out of four bel
The world’s most famous climber reveals the gadgets he takes on his adventures
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We often talk about wearable tech in the context of the best running watches or best sleep trackers , but what gadgets are helping out the rock climbers of the world? The popularity of rock climbing and its sister sport, bouldering, has sky-rocketed in recent years , thanks in no small part to the success of Nat Geo’s Oscar-winning climbing documentary Free Solo . At the center of that heart-stop
I tried out Shark’s versatile indoor-outdoor fan, and its clever InstaCool attachment made me misty-eyed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
These days, high-tech fans can do much more than oscillate, and that’s certainly the case with Shark’s latest air quality device, the Shark FlexBreeze Fan with InstaCool Misting. It's a first step into outdoor cooling for the brand, and a bold one at that which could see the product rank among the best fans available right now. This convertible tabletop-to-pedestal fan is impressively versatile a
AI Is Not a New Technology: Here's How Old It Is
How-To Geek / 2h
The use of artificial intelligence has been increasing across most industries over the past decade or so, and this technology has a lot of potential. However, is AI a fairly new development, or did its roots begin in a much earlier time? Here's how old AI really is.
“Data is complex, it's messy, it doesn’t live in one place” — how Dynatrace leveraged its own platform to drive digital transformation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
At Dynatrace Perform 2024, the word of the day was observability. Having the power to look at business data and understand how it can be best utilized to drive business transformation. Steve Tack, Dynatrace’s SVP Product, and Colleen Kozak, CTO explained in the opening hours of the Las Vegas conferences how the company leveraged its own platform to transform the business. The main obstacle Dynatr
Delicious Foods Linked to Alzheimer's Disease
Futurism / 2h
Imagine digging into a juicy Reuben sandwich with a side of potato chips and a can of soda. Sure, it's absolute heaven. But would you belly up to the same spread if you knew eating these delicious things carried serious neurological health risks? Unfortunately, a diet with lots of meat and processed foods is strongly linked to developing Alzheimer's Disease, according to a new study published in
These were the most common phishing emails of 2023 — make sure you don't get caught out as well
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Phishing has long been a popular vector for cybercriminals in order to coax valuable information out of victims - and 2023 was no different. A new report from email security firm Codefense has delved into the most common themes in email phishing attacks last year. The themes it assigned were based on the contents, such as the email body, subject line, attachments, and so on. Codefense says that a
View of a man and woman posing on set for a 1958 Lincoln automobile advertisement. Man and woman…
Music, Arts & Literature / 3h
View of a man and woman posing on set for a 1958 Lincoln automobile advertisement. Man and woman stand on platform in front of circular aperture. Paper lanterns are suspended overhead; tree in foreground. Label on sleeve: “Ford Motor Co., Lincoln advertising, 1958.” Mickey McGuire and Jim Northmore Boulevard Photographic Collection National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library
Humans are living longer than ever no matter where they come from
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Catherine Falls Commercial ) Most of us want to stay on this planet as long as possible. While there are still differences depending on sex and region, we are now living longer as a species—and it seems life spans will only continue to grow longer. Researcher David Atance of Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, and his team gathered data on the trends of the past. They then used their f
Pilots Now Have Upgrade Priority Over Passengers, But American Airlines Doesn’t Know What A Pilot Is [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 3h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Details: American Airlines’ Premium Boeing 787-9s With 244 Seats
82One Mile at a Time / 3h
American Airlines is in the process of making some major changes to its long haul passenger experience. The airline is introducing an all-new business class product , and in the process, is eliminating “premium” first class . This new international passenger experience will debut on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s, and the airline has just put its first route with this aircraft on sale, between Dal
How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles
Wired / 3h
As computer-driven cars and planes become more common, the key to preventing accidents, researchers show, is to know what you don’t know.
You Don't Need A New Webcam, You Need a Light
How-To Geek / 3h
Most webcams don't have the high-quality camera sensors and high resolutions found in modern smartphones, so dark environments or a light source behind you can easily ruin your video quality. Before you rush off to buy a new webcam, though, you should try getting a light first.
Mad Scientist Gets Doom Running on E. Coli Cells
Futurism / 3h
For going on two decades, amateur programmers and professional scientists alike have engaged in an unending quest to get the game "Doom" to run on, well, everything. Now, an MIT doctoral candidate has taken the Doom thing to a whole other level by getting it to run — sort of — on some E. coli cells. In a video about her stunning accomplishment and its accompanying pre-peer-reviewed paper , MIT bi
AI-Powered Clock Sometimes Hallucinates the Wrong Time
45Futurism / 3h
Poem/1 Calling all investors with a soft spot for rhyming poetry and a blind spot for punctuality! If you'd rather exchange a firm understanding of what time it actually is for a two-line verse on the minute, every minute — well, we've got just the thing. As Ars Technica reports , product developer Matt Webb launched a Kickstarter campaign yesterday to fund Poem/1, an AI-powered clock that commun
The Apple Vision Pro’s Killer App Is … Kitchen Timers?
54Wired / 4h
It’s meant to be the best mixed reality gear yet, so why are we again grading it on how well it helps us cook pasta?
How to Make Your Old iPhone Feel New Again
How-To Geek / 4h
Are you thinking of buying a new iPhone? Sometimes a new smartphone is the right call, but there’s also a good argument to be made for making the most of what you already have. Here’s how to do that.
Alzheimer's Spread Through Growth Hormones Extracted From Cadavers, Scientists Say
32Futurism / 4h
Researchers say they've documented the first ever cases of Alzheimer's disease being transmitted between humans — and though it only took place in extremely rare and unusual circumstances, it could provide valuable clues into the underlying mechanisms of the terrible disease. Their findings, published as a study in the journal Nature Medicine , detail how eight adult patients, only five of whom a
Arm's former unofficial tech futurologist joins obscure startup that wants to solve AI's sustainability problem — by developing computers that consume almost no power
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Artificial Intelligence systems, particularly those involving machine learning and deep learning, require a huge amount of energy, due to the computational intensity of the tasks they perform. These processes require powerful hardware, which in turn consume a lot of electricity. Microsoft is even considering powering its data centers with nuclear energy to help address the problem. As AI technolo
Details: New American Airlines Business Class Seats
1KOne Mile at a Time / 5h
In September 2022, American Airlines revealed its new business class seats, which will be known as Flagship Suites. Yes, I said “seats,” which is to say that there are are actually (at least) two types of new business class seats. These will debut on long haul aircraft starting in late 2024. I haven’t covered these seats in well over a year, so wanted to go over the details, especially regarding
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 Review: Brilliant Playback With Iffy Noise-Canceling
How-To Geek / 5h
There are hundreds of wireless earbuds to choose from, but the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 promise next-level listening with flashy cosmetics. While my own experience with them was more of a mixed bag than I was expecting, they are still a solid pair of buds.
OnePlus keeps swiping at Apple and Samsung – but is it doing enough itself?
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
OnePlus could be seen as throwing shade at its pseudo rivals Samsung and Apple after the launch of its new smartphones the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R . But is it all banter or should the one-time smartphone upstart concentrate on making its devices more competitive? The OnePlus launch event called Smooth Beyond Belief took place just seven days after the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch of the AI-f
I own a Nikon Z6 II and here's the 3 things I want from the rumored Nikon Z6 III
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The full-frame Nikon Z6 II convinced me to finally upgrade from my Nikon DSLR in 2021 and it has been my go-to camera for personal and professional work ever since. It’s proved to be a true all-rounder, delivering superb 24MP stills in good light and bad, and reliable eye detection autofocus for portraiture. Its powerful processor and rapid continuous shooting make light work of action sequences,
A morning with Apple's true believers at the launch of Apple Vision Pro
Mashable / 6h
The Apple Vision Pro , the company's first foray into virtual and augmented reality technology (what they prefer to call "spatial computing") is a hard sell for most people. It's among Apple's most expensive offerings, with a $3,499 price tag not including hefty taxes, plus add-ons like a $199 travel case and $99 prescription lenses. On top of that, VR and AR are relatively unproven concepts amon
How Facebook changed the internet as we know it
Mashable / 6h
You wake up on a Saturday morning and do your best to avoid grabbing your phone. Why? Because Andrew Huberman said so in a podcast you watched a clip of on your algorithmically curated TikTok For You Page. You make a cup of Emma Chamberlain coffee, a product you discovered as you tapped through your Instagram Stories. It is not very good , but you drink it anyway. When you finally do check your p
5 ways Meta Quest 3 bests Apple Vision Pro
Mashable / 6h
The $3,500 Apple Vision Pro , as one might expect, has many features that beat the Meta Quest 3 . It has micro-OLED, high-resolution 4K displays, superior hand tracking (the Quest 3's hand tracking can be unreliable), supports eye tracking, features sophisticated, high-end materials (metal-and-glass chassis vs. plastic), and more. However, the Apple Vision Pro's dominion over the Quest 3 isn't a
Get this plant ID app on sale for only $17
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of February 4, get the Plantum plant identifier app premium subscription for only $16.97 — a $42 price drop. When it comes to thoughtful Valentine's Day presents, the Plantum plant identifier app is the ultimate gift choice for any plant enthusiast. This resourceful app seamlessly blends technology with nature, offering botanical knowledge and personalized care advice for over 15,000 pl
Microsoft Visual Studio deal: Grab a lifetime license for $45
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of February 4, get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for only $44.99 — usually $499. Virtually any profession finds itself intertwined with at least one Microsoft application. Writers live and breathe Word, data analysts often use Excel, and many working in a remote or hybrid setup are familiar with Teams. Meanwhile, developers have found a home in Visual Studio, an integrated develo
This 2017 MacBook Pro is just $430 for Valentine's Day
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of February 4, get this refurbished MacBook Pro for only $429.97 — save 38%. Valentine's Day is on deck, which means a whole lot of us are trying to think of something to get the one we love . If your significant other is not into the traditional Valentine's Day stuff, like flowers and candy, a new-to-them MacBook Pro could really take them by surprise. And it doesn't hurt that this ref
Get a refurbished iPad 8th-Gen for just $329.97
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of February 4, get a refurbished iPad 8th gen for only $329.97 — you'll save 34%. Do you need a gift to give your special someone who isn't that into typical Valentine's Day celebrations? Someone who doesn't love perfume, flowers, or a box of chocolates? Even if Valentine's Day isn't your (or their) bag, this Valentine's Day offer on a refurbished 8th-generation Apple iPad might be a ho
A lifetime subscription to AI Résumé Builder is just $30
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: As of February 4, get a lifetime subscription to this AI Résumé Builder for only $29.97 — it's usually $468. In the overwhelming world of job hunting, your résumé is everything. And while it should be a straightforward thing to make and send out résumés, it requires precision and a lot of time and effort. If you are currently looking for a job or want to be prepared in case the scenario ar
Mark Zuckerberg wants to be like Augustus Caesar. How close is he?
21Mashable / 6h
Have you ever looked at Mark Zuckerberg's hair? Like really, really looked at it? If you did, you might get the first whiff of the Facebook CEO’s long-held obsession. Mark Zuckerberg wants to be just like Augustus Caesar. Zuckerberg told The New Yorker in a 2018 profile that he started studying Latin in high school at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. It was there that Ancient Rome became
How A.I. Is Remodeling the Fantasy Home
NYT > Technology / 6h
Amid an intractable real estate crisis, fake luxury houses offer a delusion of one’s own.
Facebook at 20: Four ways it changed the world
52BBC News / 8h
How the world's most popular social network has altered society, business and politics
Samsung and Cisco partner to deliver a 5K teleconferencing monster display — 105-inch QPD-5K has a 21:9 aspect ratio but won't come cheap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung has taken to the stage at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 event in Barcelona to showcase how its SmartThings platform will bolster its business-focused displays and deliver "the future of business connectivity". This includes an expansion of the South Korean giant's partnership with Cisco, unveiling a new 105-inch, 21:9 Smart Signage QPD-5K screen that is compatible with Cisco's
A lifetime subscription to AI Resume Builder is on sale for 93% off
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to AI Resume Builder is on sale for £23.64, saving you 93% on list price. If you or someone you know is looking to make a career change soon, getting a tool that helps foster success can be a game-changer. And for a limited time, you can pick up a lifetime subscription to this AI Resume Builder for just £23.64. This helpful tool acts as both an AI resume writer and
We’ve got $10 10K HDMI video cables already on sale — so where are these cheap 8K monitors?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
LG UltraFine 27MD5KLB-B 27-inch 5K monitor: $2,250 now $882.47 at Provantage Save 61% For creative professionals who want a bit more than 4K, there's this LG UltraFine 27-inch 5K monitor. It promises some of the
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