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Snoop Dogg can't wait to 'shake it up' at the 2024 Olympics
63Mashable / 2h
Rapper Snoop Dogg is entering a new phase of his storied career, adding "Olympic correspondent" to his resume. In January, NBC announced that Snoop Dogg would be assisting with their coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The choice follows Snoop Dogg's involvement in Peacock's coverage of the 2020 Olympic Games, where he and Kevin Hart provided spirited commentary on sports like Equestrian Dressag


Delta Flight Turns Back When Coach Passengers Were Showered With Maggots From The Overhead Bin
61View from the Wing / 3h
Tuesday’s Delta flight 133 from Amsterdam to Detroit was forced to turn around an hour into the trip when maggots fell from an overhead bin onto passengers seated in economy. Apparently a suitcase in the overhead bin contained rotten fish. It opened, and maggots spilled out. The fish was only wrapped in a plastic bag from a grocery store in the customer’s rollaboard. It wasn’t even packed in ice.


I left Windows 11 for a MacBook Pro and it's the best tech relationship I've ever had
25TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
I've been PC-amorous for most of my life, a Windows user and fan for more decades than I care to admit. All that changed almost a year ago when I forced myself to go from a monogamous computer lifestyle to one where I could introduce a second choice to my computing life. And now I'm never going back. What started as an experiment, became a whirlwind romance. Apple Silicon, first M2 and now M3 Max


Can you sanitize the inside of your nose to prevent COVID? Nope, FDA says.
Ars Technica - All content / 3min
Enlarge (credit: Nozin.com ) More than four years after SARS-CoV-2 made its global debut, the US Food and Drug Administration is still working to clear out the bogus and unproven products that flooded the market, claiming to prevent, treat, and cure COVID-19. The latest example is an alcohol-based sanitizer meant to be smeared inside the nostrils. According to its maker, the rub can protect you f


SpaceX to Launch Intuitive Machines Nova-C Moon Lander: How to Watch
NYT > Technology / 5min
A day after SpaceX called off the flight of a spacecraft from Intuitive Machines of Houston, the company is ready to begin its lunar journey.


X blue ticks went to terrorists, campaigners say
BBC News / 5min
Campaigners at the Tech Transparency Project in the US found paid-for features for organisations.


Offenders confused about ethics of AI child abuse
BBC News / 11min
A charity warns that creating or viewing such images is still illegal, even if the children are not real.


Their children were shot, so they used AI to recreate their voices and call lawmakers
Engadget / 29min
The parents of a teenager who was killed in Florida’s Parkland school shooting in 2018 have started a bold new project called The Shotline to lobby for stricter gun laws in the country. The Shotline uses AI to recreate the voices of children killed by gun violence and send recordings through automated calls to lawmakers, The Wall Street Journal reported . The project launched on Wednesday, six ye


Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, February 15 (game #752)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
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


Bluesky and Mastodon users are having a fight that could shape the next generation of social media
TechCrunch / 1h
People on Bluesky and Mastodon are fighting over how to bridge the two decentralized social networks, and whether there should even be a bridge at all. Behind the snarky GitHub comments, these coding conflicts aren’t frivolous — in fact, they could shape the future of the internet. Mastodon is the most established decentralized social app […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


BREAKTHROUGH – Better Algorithms for Classical Computers to Efficiently Compete With Quantum Computers
Next Big Future / 1h
A new algorithm can further exploit the twin challenges of information loss and translation to mimic a quantum computer with far fewer resources than previously thought. It was previously though that quantum computers with 50-100 logical low error qubits would be able to surpass regular supercomputers. New algorithms are showing that regular computers could beat ... Read more


China Developing 1.57 Exaflop Supercomputer With China Made CPU-GPU Chip
Next Big Future / 1h
There are reports that China has a new superchip MT-3000 processor designed by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT). The MT-3000 has general-purpose CPU cores, control cores, and matrix accelerator cores. NUDT’s MT-3000 processor features a multi-zone structure that packs 16 general-purpose CPU cores with 96 control cores and 1,536 accelerator cores. The MT-3000 ... Read more


Rumors About Russian Space Based Nuclear Anti-Satellite Weapon
Next Big Future / 1h
The White House’s national security adviser said Wednesday that he had already scheduled a classified meeting with congressional leadership before a top House Republican requested that President Joe Biden declassify all information that relates to serious national security threat. An anti-satellite nuclear weapon would likely be something that would generate an electromagnetic pulse. In 2018, ...


Intuitive Machines IM-1 Lunar Lander Mission Launch Tomorrow
Next Big Future / 1h
Intuitive Machines will launch the IM-1 mission Nova-C class lunar lander on a SpaceX Falcon 9. The Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission will be the Company’s first attempted lunar landing as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (“CLPS”) initiative, a key part of NASA’s Artemis lunar exploration efforts. The Intuitive Machines 1 (IM-1, TO2-IM) mission ... Read more


Consider the Cheese Board Sandwich
LifeHacker / 1h
I recently had one of those lunch conundrums where I only had tumbleweeds rolling through my fridge, and a few mismatched condiments. I didn’t have the means to make an egg sandwich, but I did have the awkward remains of a cheese board—jams, nuts, cheese, mustard. I admit, I had my doubts, but taking a risk sometimes pays off. I present to you: the cheese board sandwich. It was a cold sharp chedd


Varda Space Industries finally gets approval to bring its drug manufacturing spacecraft back to Earth
TechCrunch / 1h
Varda Space Industries has received long-awaited approval from regulators to return its first spacecraft to Earth — and with it, a batch of pharmaceutical crystals manufactured on orbit. Varda’s Winnebago capsule has been stuck in limbo for months. The company launched the spacecraft on a SpaceX Transporter mission eight months ago, with the plan to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


The Perfect Movie and TV Themed Getaways for Geeky Romantics
Gizmodo / 1h
From Stranger Things to Barbie , Disney fairytales, and a Halloweentown of your own—various creative destinations have undertaken the task of transporting guests into their own movie moments. This includes the pink-on-pink mid-century vibes at Palm Springs’ Trixie Motel, and thethemed rooms at Disney Parks ’Disneyland… Read more...


ChatGPT Is Getting a Long-term Memory
LifeHacker / 1h
ChatGPT may soon remember things you tell it between conversations. OpenAI announced earlier this week that it is experimenting with a form of "long-term" memory for the AI chatbot that should let it recall things in between interactions. The feature is currently only available to a small number of ChatGPT users, but OpenAI says that it will be able to remember things like whether you prefer meet


SpaceX Fined for "Near Amputation" of Employee's Limb
24Futurism / 1h
Out on a Limb Labor inspectors have fined Elon Musk's SpaceX for $3,600 after a worker suffered a "near amputation" of a foot at the company's Redmond, Washington site, Reuters reports , which adds to the hundreds of reported injuries and safety violations under SpaceX's belt . Other alarming incidents that have happened at the Elon Musk-led rocket maker include one death and an injured worker wh


'Apples Never Fall' stars Annette Bening, Alison Brie, and Jake Lacy talk tennis training
Mashable / 1h
Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers author Liane Moriarty is getting the TV treatment once again, this time with an adaptation of her bestselling novel Apples Never Fall . Coming to Peacock March 14, Apples Never Fall introduces us to the Delaneys, a family that seems picture perfect but is actually teeming with dark secrets. With a cast including Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, an


Largest text-to-speech AI model yet shows ’emergent abilities’
22TechCrunch / 1h
Researchers at Amazon have trained the largest ever text-to-speech model yet, which they claim exhibits “emergent” qualities improving its ability to speak even complex sentences naturally. The breakthrough could be what the technology needs to escape the uncanny valley. These models were always going to grow and improve, but the researchers specifically hoped to see […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri


PSA: Friday's the Last Day to Return Your Apple Vision Pro
Gizmodo / 1h
This month, Apple released its first truly anticipated product in years, the Apple Vision Pro. It’s a groundbreaking device, with some of the best hardware specs and the most impressive performance of any commercial headset ever released. It’s also a $3,500 toy, one that an untold number of people seem to regret… Read more...


Overhaul Your To-do List With the 'ABCDE' Method
LifeHacker / 2h
A major component of productivity is prioritizing your daily responsibilities, which is why to-do lists are so important. Usually, I suggest using the Eisenhower Matrix , which helps you visually sort tasks according to how urgent and important they are, but there is another way: The ABCDE method, which comes from Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Tim


Denis Villeneuve Had a Blast Building the Dune Lego
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Asahi Linux project’s OpenGL support on Apple Silicon officially surpasses Apple’s
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Slowly but surely, the Asahi Linux team is getting Linux up and running on Apple Silicon Macs. (credit: Apple/Asahi Linux) For around three years now, the team of independent developers behind the Asahi Linux project has worked to support Linux on Apple Silicon Macs, despite Apple's total lack of involvement. Over the years, the project has gone from a "highly unstable experiment" to a


Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a fine entry point into the auto-shooting depths
Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Your author actually made it out of this, but not that much further. (credit: Kevin Purdy/Ghost Ship Games) Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor started as a talk over a beer between two development teams, according to Søren Lundgaard, CEO of Ghost Ship Games. Ghost Ship, ramping up its publishing arm after the multi-year success of Deep Rock Galactic , gave Funday Games license to graft its qu


People Are Already Returning Their Apple Vision Pro Headsets
Futurism / 2h
Refund Policy Shocking news: some folks who cashed out the eye-watering $3,500 — before tax! — to purchase Apple's newly released Vision Pro are already showing some buyer's remorse. As Business Insider reports , a tide of users who quickly snatched up Apple's expensive new face computer are returning the pricey headsets. Specific reasons for returning the devices vary, but across the board, it s


More 128TB SSDs are coming as almost no one noticed this launch — another SSD controller that can support up to 128TB appeared paving the way for HDD-beating capacities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Samsung has forecast that we can expect single SSD capacity to be as high as 1PB within the next decade, a prediction which came off the back of the company exhibiting a prototype 128TB SSD at the Flash memory Summit in San Jose in 2022, calling it a "petabyte scale product". While Samsung has since launched a 128TB SSD with a proprietary controller, and Silicon Motion has an SSD controller that


AI deepfakes bring back the voices of gun violence victims. They're still begging Congress for change.
Mashable / 2h
The fight for national gun reform — a cause that has galvanized young voters and become an organizing point of reference for a new generation of leaders — is treading into uncharted waters. On Feb. 14, youth-focused gun reform organizations March For Our Lives and Change the Ref announced their latest joint campaign aimed at disrupting the congressional norm: A website called The Shotline that le


Games Are Coming to Flipper Zero
LifeHacker / 2h
Messing around with a Flipper Zero is about to get even more fun. The just-released Flipper Video Game Module is a Raspberry Pi-powered add-on that turns the Flipper Zero from a hacking/testing tool into a miniature game system. The Video Game Module adds motion sensing through a gyroscope and accelerometer, a controller port, a USB port, and a video-out jack, so you can use your TV as a Flipper


Elon 13G Filing Was Not News
Next Big Future / 3h
Elon Musk 13G filing dated Dec 31,2023 was about stock and option ownership prior to the 2018 pay package legal issues.. Lot of confusion about Elon’s 13-G filing filed after the close. Bottom line: Elon still owns 13% (411M) of $TSLA shares – not 20.5% as shown in the filing. Just as he did in ... Read more


Spirit postpones service to Mexico’s newest airport in Tulum
The Points Guy / 3h
Spirit Airlines is postponing plans to fly to Mexico’s newest major airport before it’s even opened to international airlines. In a statement to TPG on Wednesday afternoon, Spirit confirmed it is postponing the start of its planned service to Tulum’s Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) indefinitely. The carrier will be reaching out to customers with flights already booked to offer


This Guy Made a Dating App Where You Can Only Date Him
21Gizmodo / 3h
“I’d never really done the online dating thing,” Los Mayers said. Mayers, an app developer living in Brooklyn, had met all of his previous partners in person the old-fashioned way. But last summer, his ex broke up with him, and newly single, he decided to give online romance a shake. Mayers spent a month on Hinge. He… Read more...


Privacy Browser DuckDuckGo Can Finally Sync Your Passwords
LifeHacker / 3h
DuckDuckGo, often heralded as one of the most secure, privacy-focused browsers /search engines on the market, has finally added the option to sync and back up your passwords, bookmarks, and favorites. This will allow users to transfer their saved data between devices without tediously setting everything up again or sacrificing the privacy-first approach that DuckDuckGo favors. How does DuckDuckGo


February purchase points and miles promotions to save you money
1KThe Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Loyalty programs are a huge moneymaker for airlines and hotel companies because they have many revenue streams. One of these revenue streams is selling airline miles and hotel points directly to travelers. By selling points and miles, programs can get an immediate cash injection as travelers prepay for fut


These Google Pixel Smartwatches Are Between $50 and $150 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 3h
Google is currently offering discounts on some of its best products, like its Google Pixel 7 Pro and 7a . Its Pixel smartwatches are also currently at their lowest prices after checking price comparison tools, with the original Google Pixel Watch at $199.99 (originally $349.99) after a 43% discount and the latest Google Pixel Watch 2 at $299.99 (originally $349.99) after a $50 discount. The Googl


Your Conversations With AI Chatbots Aren’t Private
LifeHacker / 3h
When I was in college back in 2004 (I'm old) I installed an "AI" plugin that would automatically respond to incoming AIM messages (old) when I was away. This simple plugin automatically responded to messages using my chat history; if someone asked "How are you?" the bot would respond with an answer I recently gave to that question. You probably know where this is going: it took roughly two days f


10 Nerdy Movies to Stream on Valentine's Day
Gizmodo / 3h
It’s that time of year again ! Nerdy romance is in the air, and io9 is here to share 10 movies easily found on streaming services that make for perfect Valentine’s Day viewing. As always, you won’t find any standard rom-coms here; we’re bringing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror into the mix. Read more...


Musk’s X sold checkmarks to Hezbollah and other terrorist groups, report says
30Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) A watchdog group's investigation found that terrorist group Hezbollah and other US-sanctioned entities have accounts with paid checkmarks on X, the Elon Musk-owned social network that still resides at the twitter.com domain. The Tech Transparency Project (TTP), a nonprofit that is critical of Big Tech companies, said in a report today that "X, the platfo


US says AI models can’t hold patents
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge On Tuesday, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published guidance on inventorship for AI-assisted inventions, clarifying that while AI systems can play a role in the creative process, only natural persons (human beings) who make significant contributions to the conception of an invention can be named as inventors. It also rules out using AI models to churn out patent id


Leading Lab-Grown Meat Company Upside Foods Just Paused a Major Expansion
58Wired / 3h
Upside Foods is putting plans for its Illinois-based cultivated meat factory on hold and laying off staff to focus on its existing plant.


8 Best President's Day Deals on Wi-Fi Routers and Mesh Systems
20Wired / 3h
Want speedy, reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home? Snag one of these router deals ahead of President’s Day.


Sony wants its PlayStation exclusives to come to PC earlier
Engadget / 3h
Sony may shrink the gap between the launches of its PlayStation exclusives and PC ports. Company president Hiroki Totoki suggested in a post-earnings call Q&A session Wednesday ( via VGC ) that he wants PlayStation to go “aggressive on improving our margin performance,” with “multi-platform” games playing a significant role. He clarified in the talk that, by multi-platform, he meant on PlayStatio


SpaceX Announces Plans to Set 100 Starlink Satellites on Fire
Futurism / 3h
Fire and Fury Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to "deorbit" roughly 100 of its older Starlink internet satellites — which means that its technicians will, essentially, guide them to their fiery deaths. In a statement , the company announced that it's engaging in this "proactive controlled deorbit" — as opposed to the unplanned orbit ejection that's occurred when other Starlink satellites have burnt up in


Mysterious National Security Threat Hyped By Republicans Likely Nukes In Space: Report
Gizmodo / 3h
The Republican-controlled House Intelligence Committee released a mysterious statement Wednesday morning that warned of a “national security threat” facing the United States. And while we’re still not sure of the details, a new report from ABC News includes more information about what everyone might be panicking about. Read more...


Windows 11 Can't Run on Your PC? Make It a Chromebook, Google Says
How-To Geek / 3h
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10 in October 2025, leaving the millions of PCs that can't run Windows 11 with an outdated and insecure operating system. Google wants people to try something different: install ChromeOS and turn the PC into a Chromebook.


Cybertruck Owners Say Their Stainless Steel Trucks Are Rusting
30Gizmodo / 3h
It seems the stainless steel panels of the Tesla Cybertruck are not really stain “less,” and are turning out to be no less susceptible to stains than stainless kitchen appliances , which easily develop grease and water stains. Some Tesla Cybertruck owners are reporting persistent orange stains on the exterior of their… Read more...


Is the IHG One Rewards Premier card worth the annual fee?
The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Every year, you should evaluate what’s in your wallet and decide which cards you’re keeping. Typically, it’s best to make that decision before the next annual fee is due. Among the things you should consider are how much the annual fee costs and what kind of value you’re getting out of a card. And remember


MLB.TV's four-game Multiview feature is coming to Apple, Amazon and Google TV devices
Engadget / 3h
Baseball fans who've had to stay glued to their computer to watch several MLB games simultaneously will soon be able to kick back in front of their TV and do the same thing. The league has announced several updates for MLB.TV for this upcoming season. For one thing, the MLB apps on supported Apple TV , Fire TV and Google TV devices will let you watch up to four games simultaneously in Multiview.


Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Gets Camera and Display Improvements
How-To Geek / 3h
When we see an update on our smartphones, it can either be a major update that revamps and adds a lot of features to your smartphone, or it can be a very minor one that adds almost nothing except, at most, a security patch or minor improvements. The latter ones are really underappreciated, but they can improve our experience a lot or otherwise give us a more stable, or secure, experience. The Sam


Aliens Could Be Trying to Get Our Attention Via Supernova-Timed Beacons
Gizmodo / 4h
A recent SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) effort focused on a famous supernova from 1987, working under the premise that aliens might use such events to draw attention to themselves with synchronized beacons. Although this hunt came up short, it lays the groundwork for future searches using the same… Read more...


Review: Oman Air Business Class Boeing 787 (MXP-MCT)
96One Mile at a Time / 4h
To complete the outbound portion of my downgraded adventure to Oman , I flew Oman Air’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the sub-six hour redeye flight from Milan to Muscat. This flight was sublime, and the perfect example of how on a good day, Oman Air has one of the world’s best business class products . Oman Air has among my favorite business class seats, unbeatable amenities, delicious food, an


TechCrunch is heading to MWC. We want to hear about your startup.
TechCrunch / 4h
It’s [checks calendar] a week and a half until Mobile World Congress 2024 [mild panic creeps in], and TechCrunch will be returning to Barcelona once again for the big phone show [soothing memories of tapas past]. The event is always a big one for big telecos, phonemakers and European startups alike. As ever, we’re particularly […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Xiaomi Watch 2 is shaping up to be a true Pixel Watch 2 rival at half the price
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Several European store listings have been discovered for the Xiaomi Watch 2 online, even though the company has yet to reveal a new mid-range wearable. Tech news site GSMArena discovered multiple product pages for the device across four commerce sites such as the Finnish platform Kesikisen Kello Oy . Navigating these pages can be tricky if you don’t speak the language they’re in, but fortunately,


What if Kenner's Classic Star Wars Toys Kept Going?
Gizmodo / 4h
Two years after Star Wars (as we then knew it) came to an end with the release of Return of the Jedi , Star Wars merchandise seemingly followed. In 1985, as sales declined, Kenner closed out its Star Wars action figure line after seven years—but Star Wars nearly lived on in what could’ve been the earliest glimpses of… Read more...


14 best all-inclusive resorts in Cancun
100+The Points Guy / 4h
When it comes to tropical escapes that combine sun, sea and sand with access and affordability, it’s hard to beat Cancun. Often considered the Las Vegas of Mexico, this economic juggernaut is known for its hedonistic pursuits, megamalls and behemoth resorts that line the commercialized strip of the Hotel Zone. But if you dig a little deeper, this modern city has plenty to offer travelers looking


Wide Open Award Space To Book Free Tickets On New Flight With World’s Best Business Class
View from the Wing / 4h
Qatar has one of the best business class product in the world in its ‘QSuites’ that offer doors and movable partitions that allow two and even four passengers to travel together in their own space. Their QSuite is a fantastic hard product, and service and food in the air are outstanding. Right now there’s amazing award availability for the new second flight they've added from Miami. You'll genera


Google, Environmental Defense Fund will track methane emissions from space
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / With color, high resolution. (credit: Google/EDF) When discussing climate change, attention generally focuses on our soaring carbon dioxide emissions. But levels of methane have risen just as dramatically, and it's a far more potent greenhouse gas. And, unlike carbon dioxide, it's not the end result of a valuable process; methane largely ends up in the atmosphere as the result of waste,


Backdoors that let cops decrypt messages violate human rights, EU court says
22Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Building of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg (France). (credit: SilvanBachmann | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that weakening end-to-end encryption disproportionately risks undermining human rights. The international court's decision could potentially disrupt the European Commission's proposed plans to require email and


Apple Made an AI Image Animator
LifeHacker / 4h
2024 might be the year of AI innovations from Apple. First, all rumors point to iOS 18 being an artificial intelligence update; then, the company publishes an open-source AI image editor . Now, just a week after that news, Apple is out with another AI application—this time, a program that can create an animation from a single still frame , called Keyframer. In a paper introducing the software , A


A tiny live-boot Linux installation is back from the dead — sleeping giant awakens for a new lease of life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Damn Small Linux (DSL) has officially received an alpha test 2024 release after a presumed final release back in 2007. Yes, it’s older and fatter now (having grown in file size from 50MB to about 700MB run live, and 3.3GB when fully installed), but even though it won’t fit onto an (extremely cool) bootable business card anymore, just a regular full-sized big chonk CD-ROM, it still can run as live


Are We Really Doing the Bitcoin Hype Cycle Again?
100+Gizmodo / 4h
It’s safe to say crypto is experiencing renewed interest since the crash of 2022. Bitcoin just hit its highest price since 2021, the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs has investors very excited, and the market cap for all crypto just breached $2 trillion . But everyone who’s ready to FOMO their way into crypto… Read more...


Twitch Plays Pokémon Returns to Its Roots for 10th Anniversary, This Time on an Old CRT TV
Gizmodo / 4h
If you long for 8-bit graphics and Pokémon adventures of yore, I’m happy to report that your wait is over. A Twitch channel is making it possible to play Pokémon Red, the first game in the franchise and a staple of the ‘90s, on an old CRT TV alongside countless fans across the globe. Read more...


Contact Lost With Spacecraft Carrying Experimental Quantum Drive
200+Futurism / 4h
Quantum of Solace A test involving a highly controversial propellantless propulsion system called the quantum drive has failed because the satellite it was aboard fell silent, The Debrief reports . In a press release , Rogue Space Systems explained that its Barry 1 cubesat, ferried to orbit by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, was plagued with ongoing power-system issues. A test with the quantum drive, d


As Threads deprioritizes politics, Bluesky’s CEO touts custom feeds and user choice in social media
44TechCrunch / 4h
Meta is in hot water after announcing plans to remove politics from its recommendations across Instagram and Threads, its new Twitter-like app for text-based posts. That leaves a window of opportunity for the startup Bluesky, whose CEO Jay Graber recently explained that Meta’s decision is emblematic of the types of problems that could emerge when […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


X let terrorist groups pay for verification, report says
Engadget / 4h
X has allowed dozens of sanctioned individuals and groups to pay for its premium service, according to a new report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). The report raises questions about whether X is running afoul of US sanctions. The report found 28 verified accounts belonging to people and groups the US government considers to be a national security threat. The group includes two leaders o


Frontier doubles down on Ohio with 14 new routes
27The Points Guy / 4h
Another week, another round of route announcements from Frontier Airlines . After unveiling dozens of new flights in recent weeks as part of an apparent strategy shift in 2024, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier is honing in on the Midwest. In the last 24 hours, Frontier has revealed plans to scale up its presence at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Cincinnati/Northern Kentu


The Feds Just Bet Even Bigger on American-Made Heat Pumps
46Wired / 4h
The US Department of Energy is announcing another $63 million to supercharge domestic manufacturing of the devices—in the name of national, energy, and climate security.


Shop the 13 best appliance deals at Amazon's Presidents' Day sale
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Are you looking for the best Presidents' Day appliance deals? Just ahead of the official sale event (taking place on Monday, February 19), Amazon has launched a massive Presidents' Day sale, and the best offers are on small appliances, including kitchen devices and vacuums. I've gone through the sale to bring you the 13 best Presidents' Day appliance sales to shop right now. • Shop Amazon's full


7 places to hang out online on Valentine’s Day
Mashable / 5h
Valentine's Day is a weird holiday for most people. For those in a relationship, there's always some anxiety over finding the perfect gift . Will a grand display of affection be grand enough for your partner? Or will it embarrass them? Perhaps you forgot they hate strawberries and got them a box of them covered in chocolate. (Oops.) If you're single, the day can be a bitter reminder of lost love


Lawsuit against Prime Video ads shows perils of annual streaming subscriptions
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Priyanka Chopra (left) and Richard Madden (right) in the Prime Video original series Citadel . (credit: Prime Video/YouTube ) Streaming services like Amazon Prime Video promote annual subscriptions as a way to save money. But long-term commitments to streaming companies that are in the throes of trying to determine how to maintain or achieve growth typically end up biting subscribers in


Mozilla lays off 60 people, wants to build AI into Firefox
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Arturo Martinez / Flickr ) Mozilla got a new "interim" CEO just a few days ago, and the first order of business appears to be layoffs. Bloomberg was the first to report that the company is cutting about 60 jobs, or 5 percent of its workforce. A TechCrunch report has a company memo that followed these layoffs, detailing one product shutdown and a "scaling back" of a few others. Mo


Why walking around in public with Vision Pro makes no sense
55Ars Technica - All content / 5h
A close-up look at the Vision Pro from the front. [credit: Samuel Axon ] If you’ve spent any time in the tech-enthusiast corners of Instagram of TikTok over the past few weeks, you’ve seen the videos: so-called tech bros strolling through public spaces with confidence, donning Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset on their faces while gesturing into the air . Dive into the comments on those videos an


How Graphene Batteries Are Poised to Revolutionize Cordless Power Tools
LifeHacker / 5h
Cordless tools have been making strides over the past few years, as batteries become more advanced, smaller, and lighter. Lithium ion batteries have been slowly increasing their capacity and run time while shrinking in size and weight. But there’s a new material on the market for cordless tools: graphene, a lightweight material that has changed the battery game. Graphene is a nano material The ba


Delta deal alert: Hit the beach in San Jose del Cabo with nonstop flights from $214
The Points Guy / 5h
Grab your flip-flops and get ready to hit the beach in Mexico with a new fare sale offering great prices to Baja California Sur. Delta Air Lines has cut prices on a number of flights to the dreamy destination San Jose del Cabo, known for its fabulous beaches, golf courses and charming architecture. Most of the discounted fares are for flights between February and April of this year. There are ple


The best no-annual-fee business credit cards
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking for a rewards card specifically for your business spending, you have a variety of great options . From The Business Platinum Card® from American Express with its points rebate for airfare to the Ink Business Preferred Credit Card with its 3-point-per-dollar categories, there’s no shortage


An earnings typo sent Lyft's stock price into the stratosphere
Engadget / 5h
In an absolutely bananas turn of events, a typo in an earnings report caused Lyft shares to skyrocket nearly 70 percent after Tuesday’s closing stock market bell, as reported by CBS. There was an extra zero in the report that suggested a five percent margin expansion in 2024, instead of a .5 percent margin. This sent investors into a tizzy, as the company has long struggled to turn a profit. The


Human Sacrifice Victim's Teeth Reveal His Life Story
Gizmodo / 5h
When you die, what story will your teeth hold for the geneticists of the future? Hopefully the tale will be more uplifting than that of Vittrup Man, a forager-turned-farmer whose skull was smashed in over 5,000 years ago in what is now Denmark. Read more...


140 Members Of Congress Want Delta Flight Attendants To Earn Less, Pay Union Dues
24View from the Wing / 5h
140 members of the House of Representatives have written to Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian telling him to stay out of union organizing efforts at the airline, and remain neutral. This is dumb. Continue reading ...


These founders want a more ethical company structure for startups
23TechCrunch / 5h
Called Regenerative and Circular Operations, this organizational model aims to be a practical approach to integrating sustainability at the core. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Samsung TVs are losing yet another Google feature – this time, it’s Google Meet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you own one of the best Samsung TVs and you regularly use Google Meet to keep in touch with loved ones or colleagues, then you’ll need to find an alternative solution over the next couple of weeks. SamMobile reports that Google Meet, the tech giant's video conferencing app, will be discontinued on Samsung Smart TVs in March 2024, which could impact millions of users. This move follows the earl


When is 'The Traitors' UK Season 2 coming to Peacock?
Mashable / 5h
If you're loving the murder-mystery shenanigans of The Traitors Season 2 on Peacock, you're in luck. Three new international seasons of The Traitors are coming to the streaming service this March. The Traitors , based on the Dutch show De Verraders , throws reality stars from series like Survivor and the Real Housewives franchise into a castle in the Scottish highlands. There, they'll have to pla


The Best Apps to Help You Be More Creative
LifeHacker / 5h
Developing new creative skills can seem daunting. In addition to overcoming your inner critic, finding the proper tools to improve your abilities (and sticking with them) is a challenge. While there are classes and workshops for different types of creative projects, these can be time-consuming and expensive, and if you’re just starting out or don’t have much time, can seem like a big investment.


Sci-Fi Icon Linda Hamilton on Resident Alien Season 3—and Stranger Things Season 5
Gizmodo / 5h
Syfy’s Resident Alien returns today with a third season that will see Harry the extra-terrestrial ( Alan Tudyk ) doing his awkward best to save the Earth—now that he’s completely pivoted from his original mission of destroying humanity. He’ll have the help of his small-town Colorado friends, as well as that of a former… Read more...


Alien Probes May Have Already Visited Earth, Scientist Says
100+Futurism / 5h
Breaking the Law With official government inquiries into so-called " unidentified anomalous phenomena " (UAPs), the concept of extraterrestrial contact has never seemed closer — but alas, there are still major logistical hurdles for any aliens looking to swing by. In interviews with Popular Mechanics about the nitty gritty of alien probes, space experts from schools in New York and California lai


Singularities are a pain in the neck for robot arms — Jacobi Robotics is trying to solve them
TechCrunch / 5h
It’s easy to lose track of the fact that robotics is as much a software problem as a hardware one. The programming understandably gets overshadowed by the alure of mechatronics, but without the proper software solution, you’ve got little more on your hands than an expensive paper weight. The road to widespread robotics adoption is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Elon Musk Claims Tesla Employee's Fatal Crash Had Nothing to Do With Full-Self-Driving
23Gizmodo / 5h
Elon Musk is taking issue with a report from the Washington Post published Tuesday detailing what the newspaper described as potentially the first death from Tesla’s Full-Self-Driving feature in 2022. Musk claims the autonomous driving feature was never even downloaded, though the billionaire CEO didn’t provide… Read more...


A Virus Found in Wastewater Beat Back a Woman’s ‘Zombie’ Bacteria
40Wired / 5h
Viruses called phages are a promising treatment option for bacterial infections when antibiotics stop working, but they have limitations.


View of Lover’s Lane, a footpath through the woods at Roaring Brook, Michigan. Printed on front:…
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
View of Lover’s Lane, a footpath through the woods at Roaring Brook, Michigan. Printed on front: “Lover’s Lane, Roaring Brook, Michigan.” Printed on back: “No. 455. Alton G. Cook, publisher, Petoskey, Mich.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


Firm behind software used by AMD, Nvidia to make GPU and CPUs quietly unveils its own supercomputer — as it appears to emulate Apple by bringing hardware and software closer together
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Cadence Design Systems, the company known for its software used by AMD and Nvidia to design CPUs and GPUs, has quietly stepped into the supercomputer business. In a move reminiscent of Apple's strategy of aligning hardware and software, Cadence unveiled its own supercomputer, the M1, designed to run computational fluid dynamics (CFD) at large scale and high speed. The M1 is part of Cadence's new


Happy Valentine’s Day, dating app downloads are slowing down
TechCrunch / 6h
It may be Valentine’s Day here in the U.S., but the dating app market isn’t looking as promising as it used to. According to a new analysis by app intelligence provider data.ai, global downloads of dating apps saw only tepid growth year-over-year as of this January — a slight increase of just 1.9% to reach […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Make This Fancy Mille-feuille With Three Ingredients
LifeHacker / 6h
Assembling cheap packaged ingredients to create something upscale is a way of life. When it comes to desserts, it’s a way of life that I fully subscribe to. For example, faking an exquisite French dessert from a Snack Pack. Is it “authentic?” Well, let’s call it my authentic. Making puff pastry from scratch is noble, but it is also time-consuming. On a day like today, which happens to be Valentin


Fatal Tesla Car Accident Was Drunk Driving Without FSD Beta Downloaded
Next Big Future / 6h
There was a fatal Tesla car accident by a Tesla employee. The driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.26, more than 3x the legal limit. The FSD software was never downloaded. FSD Beta could not have been activated because the software was never downloaded. NEWS: Rohan (a Tesla executive) also says yesterday's Washington Post ... Read more


Delaware Judge Will Force Tesla to Pay Lawyers Billions
Next Big Future / 6h
Update on Elon’s $56B pay package case. • Tesla and Elon Musk will appeal the ruling. • Before Elon and Tesla can appeal, the two sides will propose a final order for approval by Judge McCormick, which will include a petition for a legal fee. That legal fee, which will be paid by Tesla, is ... Read more


Steam Next Fest: Eight game demos that stood out from the crowd
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Can you tell which of these seemingly identical bits of Steam iconography were generated using AI (trick question, it's none of them). (credit: Aurich Lawson) Back in the days when E3 was still a thing , a relative handful of approved journalists and industry members had to pack themselves into the Los Angeles Convention Center once a year to awkwardly stand in front of demo stations to play some


Send Love Across the Stars With io9's Nerdy Valentines
Gizmodo / 6h
Happy Valentines Day, you lovely nerds! io9's favorite tradition on this most romantic day is back, with another round of pop culture gag cards to send to your sweetie from some of the last year’s highlights in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and more. As always, our thanks to G/O Media art director Vicky Leta for bringing… Read more...


Deal alert: Business-class seats to Paris from 48.5K points
The Points Guy / 6h
If your heart is set on visiting Paris this fall or winter after the 2024 Paris Olympics crowds have cleared out, you’re in luck: Air France currently has heavily discounted business-class award space between several major U.S. cities and the City of Light. Related: Paris Pocket Guide: What to see, do and eat in the City of Light Award pricing for Air France business-class flights — which include


Latency vs. Bandwidth vs. Throughput: What’s the Difference?
How-To Geek / 6h
We always crave fast and reliable internet connection when surfing the web, streaming videos, and playing online games. However, what exactly makes an internet connection fast?


ChatGPT will now remember things about you
20Mashable / 6h
OpenAI announced the release of a new feature late yesterday for a limited number of ChatGPT users that allows the chatbot to retain information gleaned from human- AI interactions. This "memory" capability is meant to save users the trouble of repeating information, though it will no doubt sound to many reasonable observers like yet another piece of tech gathering details about us. And yes, Open


How to Find an Old 401(k)
LifeHacker / 6h
Now is a perfect time to take a look at your retirement savings and make sure you're on track. One of the best ways to save for retirement is through a 401(k) plan , especially if your employer offers matching contributions. But chances are you've had more than one employer in your lifetime, and more than one employer-sponsored retirement account. While you have a few options for handling an old


Man Finds Missile-Like Object With Ominous Blinking Light
Futurism / 6h
Missing Missile A man made a disturbing discovery while walking down a beach in Sampson State Park, around 250 miles northwest of New York City. Tyler Davis came across a torpedo-shaped object that had an "unsettling" blinking light, as the Miami Herald reports , a terrifying find that fortunately had a non-explosive ending. "Well I think I stumbled upon a torpedo maybe?" Davis wrote in a Faceboo


Man's Tinder AI Makes Date With Woman, Forgets to Tell Him and Stands Her Up
200+Futurism / 6h
Lonely Hearts Instead of going through the tedium of talking to women himself, Moscow local Aleksandr Zhadan used an AI chatbot based on OpenAI's large language models to romance over 5,000 women on Tinder on his behalf. Unsurprisingly, there were some dehumanizing growing pains with his dating bot. As Forbes reports , the AI program scheduled a date with a woman at the local Contemporary Multime


Princess Peach: Showtime's latest trailer shows off four new transformations
Engadget / 6h
Nintendo’s next first-party Switch title is almost here. Princess Peach: Showtime will be available on March 22 and the company just dropped a brand new trailer to keep the hype train rolling. The game’s primary hook is that the oft-kidnapped princess can transform into a number of different professions, each with its own move sets and challenges. The new trailer gives us a look at four never-bef


ChatGPT Will Customize Responses With New "Memory" Feature
How-To Geek / 6h
OpenAI has been rolling out new features for ChatGPT at a steady rate, but most of them are based on the GPT-4 language model and limited to the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription. There's finally something coming to both free and paid users: a new "memory" function that will retain some information for all your chats.


Future Ford cars won’t do the parking for you anymore — here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Ford COO Kumar Galhotra announced that Ford will pull the plug on some of its autonomous parking functionality in order to make savings across the business. Ford has a number of autonomous parking features, all based around its Active Park Assist, which first made an entrance into the market some 10 years ago. With numerous generations arriving along the way, the tech aimed to take the stress out


Facebook Marketplace accounts leaked online — thousands of users possibly affected, so secure your account now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Hundreds of thousands of Facebook Marketplace users have had their personal information stolen and posted on a dark web forum, putting them at serious risk of phishing, identity theft , and other cybercrime. According to a BleepingComputer report, a known data leaker with the alias IntelBroker posted a new thread on an underground forum, with 200,000 Facebook Marketplace records. The records cont


The PS5 won't be getting any big first-party sequels for at least a year
Engadget / 6h
Sony said Wednesday it won’t launch any new blockbuster first-party PlayStation exclusives until at least early 2025. “While major projects are currently under development, we do not plan to release any new major existing franchise titles next fiscal year like God of War Ragnarök and Marvelʼs Spider-Man ,” Sony President Hiroki Totoki wrote ( via Polygon ) in the company’s Q3 2023 financial resu


SpaceX will de-orbit 100 Starlink satellites with unidentified flaw
23TechCrunch / 7h
SpaceX announced today that it will be sending some 100 Starlink satellites to an early retirement after a flaw was identified that could make them a worry later on. Don’t expect a fiery light show, though, and if you use Starlink, your service should be unaffected. The announcement explains that “the Starlink team identified a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


BMW security lapse exposed sensitive company information, researcher finds
TechCrunch / 7h
A misconfigured cloud storage server belonging to automotive giant BMW exposed sensitive company information, including private keys and internal data, TechCrunch has learned. Can Yoleri, a security researcher at threat intelligence company SOCRadar, told TechCrunch that he discovered the exposed BMW cloud storage server while routinely scanning the internet. Yoleri said the exposed Microsoft Azu


Bali’s new tourist tax launches — here’s how to pay it
The Points Guy / 7h
From Feb. 14, foreign travelers visiting Bali in Indonesia will be required to pay a new tourist tax upon entry or before visiting the region. The fee costs 150,000 rupiahs (around $9.50) and is in addition to any other visa fees. The tax aims to combat overtourism on the popular island. Although the fee will not currently be enforced in other parts of Indonesia, travelers must pay it during each


How to Delete Conversations in Google Gemini
How-To Geek / 7h
If you use Google Gemini (formerly Bard), each new conversation you start is saved in your chat history. So, if you want to clear this history, how can you do so? Moreover, what's the process of deleting your Gemini account altogether?


Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' cast includes Pedro Pascal, plus two other internet boyfriends
Mashable / 7h
Marvel has officially unveiled the lead cast of 2025's The Fantastic Four . Pedro Pascal ( The Last of Us , The Mandalorian ) will play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby ( The Crown , Pieces of a Woman ) will play Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn ( Stranger Things , A Quiet Place: Day One ) will play Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach ( The Bear , Andor ) wil


Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
Mashable / 7h
Google is working on a new Android feature that protects you from phishing attempts and malware. Android expert Mishaal Rahman was tipped off about an "Android Safe Browsing" page that showed up on some Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices. According to the screenshots sent it in, Safe Browsing alerts users to security threats. "For example, you might get an alert if you tap a link in your new


Score a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for its lowest price yet at Amazon
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $30: As of Feb. 14, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB) is on sale at Amazon for $189.99, which is 14% off its normal price of $219.99. This is the lowest price we've seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB) $189.99 at Amazon (save $30) If it's time to buy a new tablet , but you don't want to spend over $200 to get one that fits your needs, consider Samsung's li


Rasa, an enterprise-focused dev platform for conversational GenAI, raises $30M
31TechCrunch / 7h
It’s no fun as a customer to have an interaction with a bot when it’s clearly a bot with which you’re engaging. Rasa is a startup that claims to have developed the infrastructure to give developers at large enterprises the ability to build “robust” generative conversational AI assistants so that those interactions feel more personal […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


AI could 'supercharge' election disinformation, US tells the BBC
24BBC News / 7h
US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says the US wants tougher sentences for crimes involving AI.


Amazon knocks $100 off the Apple AirPods Max
Engadget / 7h
There's no denying that Apple's AirPods Max are a solid set of premium over-ear headphones that include all of the best features of in-ear AirPods. However, the main drawback with the AirPods Max is its high regular price of $550. A new sale on Amazon mitigates some of that sticker shock, as it takes $100 off the typical price. That means the AirPods Max have dropped to as low as $450 , depending


The Roomba j7 Robot Vacuum Is 50% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
Roomba is one of the most well-known brands for robot vacuums, likely because of how user-friendly their app is. Right now, you can get the iRobot Roomba j7 for $297 (originally $599.99), after a 50% discount from Amazon. This is the lowest price I've seen it go for, matching Black Friday prices. But is it a good fit for your home? That depends on your needs. This iRobot Roomba j7 comes without t


GLAAD says games are failing LGBTQ players | This week's gaming news
Engadget / 7h
There aren't enough games with queer characters and themes — and GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy group, has the statistics to prove it. GLAAD's first annual report on the video game industry found that nearly 20 percent of all players in the United States identify as LGBTQ, yet just 2 percent of games contain characters and storylines relevant to this community. The report highlig


Even the Titans Are Afraid in Epic New Godzilla x Kong Trailer
Gizmodo / 7h
When even King Kong and Godzilla are scared, you know there’s a problem. That’s the central idea of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire , which opens March 29: a new threat arises that’ll force the two former foes to team up to save the world. Read more...


15 best spring break getaways in the US
The Points Guy / 7h
When the sky’s been gray for weeks, the furnace can’t keep up with the chill and you’re tired of de-icing the driveway, getting away to somewhere warm for even a week can be the secret to maintaining your mental health . Or, if like me, you’re lucky enough to live where it doesn’t snow, you’ve likely been rained in for weeks and are desperate to travel to a destination where you can bask in the w


Dragon's Dogma 2 confirmed to have an uncapped frame rate
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Capcom has confirmed that Dragon's Dogma 2 will have an uncapped frame rate at launch. In a new post shared to X (formerly Twitter) today (February 14), Dragon's Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno announced that the game will be released with an uncapped framerate (via IGN ). This means that the fantasy role-playing game won't have a locked framerate at 30fps, which was a topic of conversation and a


Get whole-house connectivity with a 3-pack of Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi routers for 60% off
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 60%: A three-pack of the Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi 6 router is just $239.99 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $604.96. That's a savings of $364.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon eero Pro 6 mesh WiFi 6 Router (3-pack) $239.99 at Amazon (save $364.97) If your home's WiFi works great when you're near the router but struggles when you're in the backyard or the corner bed


Jennifer Lopez's 'This Is Me…Now' is A+ celebrity work
Mashable / 7h
Is anyone alive better at being a celebrity than Jennifer Lopez? Whether you know her from Grammy-nominated albums, her barrage of absolutely winsome romantic comedies , her bold turns in sexy comedies like Out of Sight and Hustlers , or even her tabloid-plagued love life, everyone and their mother and their grandmother knows JLo. A multi-hyphenate pop icon, she's forged the persona of a glamour


New Chinese Lander to Start Building Base From Moon Dust Bricks
Futurism / 7h
Moon Bricks Chinese researchers have a wild idea to start constructing a shelter on the surface of the Moon. The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is encouraging companies and researchers to come up with a special device that can squeeze moon soil into bricks, as well as a robot to assemble them into an early prototype habitat of a future research station on the Moon's south pole. As the


BMW’s CE 02 scooter will tug your heartstrings, drain your wallet
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / It wasn't the best weather for riding, but we braved the elements anyway to try out this adorable-looking machine. (credit: Daniel Kraus for BMW) BMW provided flights from Albany to Portugal and accommodation so we could ride the CE 02. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. While I wouldn't say the BMW CE 02 has universal appeal, there is something incredibly compelling about the


Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an odd, eye-catching ode to simpler times
Engadget / 7h
I never played the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong , which came out in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance. So I brought no nostalgia or past experience to the new version coming out this week, which feels thoroughly modern in all ways except the gameplay. Mario is limited — he can’t run quickly, he doesn’t jump very high, you lose a life with a single mistake. Coming from the brand-new Super Mario Bros


A new Windows Defender zero-day is already being exploited to drop dangerous malware
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Hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Windows Defender SmartScreen to infect crypto traders with malware . Researchers from Trend Micro revealed a threat actor going by Water Hydra (AKA DarkCasino) abused the zero-day, now tracked as CVE-2024-21412, in attacks conducted on New Year’s Eve 2023. Microsoft has since released a patch, and in a follow-up advisory , explained that an unaut


We might get our first look at Android 15 this week
Mashable / 7h
Android 15 is likely a ways off, but we'll potentially get a glimpse at it very soon. According to a public Google developer comment spotted by 9to5Google , the first preview version of the new Android update will roll out on Feb. 15. The comment referred to it as "Android V," which 9to5Google points out is similar to the already-known internal codename for Android 15, "Vanilla Ice Cream." SEE AL


You Can Try Slack's New AI Tools Today (If Your Company Pays for Them)
LifeHacker / 7h
Slack is officially hopping on the AI bandwagon. Starting today, the company is rolling out three new AI features for its popular work app as a paid add-on for Enterprise members. These features sound promising, but like anything AI, we'll need to see them in action before judging their merit. Slack's new AI features The first new AI feature concerns search. Previously, searching in Slack was pre


25 of the Most Rewatchable Movies Ever, According to Twitter/X Users
LifeHacker / 7h
A new movie prompt on X, the site formerly/always known as Twitter, is usually a delightful break from the fascist rantings and "n u d e s-i n-b i o" pornbots that normally dominate my feed. Earlier this week, the question du jour was about the naming the 10 films you've seen the most in your life. It's the kind of prompt that demands radical honesty. When asked for the best films in a particular


Hurry! The best iPhone 15 deal ends today - get a device for free without a trade-in
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Heads up people - you've only got one day to bag yourself the best iPhone 15 deal we've ever seen at Verizon. For an extremely limited time only, you can currently get this brand-new flagship for free alongside a new line on an unlimited data plan . Previously you needed to trade in to get yourself a free device via rebate so this is a particularly good promotion if you don't have a decent phone


The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are a surprise success – and could lead to a Meta hardware shakeup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
During a recent Instagram video in which Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg compared the Meta Quest 3 to the Apple Vision Pro – which unsurprisingly was a lot of h im saying the Quest 3 is better, though he has a point – he briefly mentioned the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and things are going well for the specs. The smart glasses were announced at the same time as the Meta Quest 3 and are a combination of


Star Trek: Discovery's Final Season Finally Has a Release Date
100+Gizmodo / 7h
Just shy of two years to the day we learned that it was over, we will finally see Star Trek: Discovery begin its final mission. After years and years of clips, trailers, and teases, Paramount has officially confirmed just when season five will begin streaming. Read more...


Walmart might buy budget TV maker Vizio
Engadget / 7h
Retail giant Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire budget TV maker Vizio, according to The Wall Street Journal. The $2 billion deal would make Vizio a house brand for Walmart and would allow the company to directly compete in the affordable smart TV space currently dominated by Amazon and Roku. It would also give Walmart access to all of that sweet, sweet customer data collected by Vizio’s sm


The 5 Biggest Travel Mistakes I’ve Ever Made
View from the Wing / 8h
I do pretty well in travel but also make my share of mistakes, mostly out of habit or path dependence. Since I know how things 'usually work' I don't always pay attention to schedule changes. And I don't pay attention to the details of my reservations - I'm on auto-pilot, I know that when I land in a given city I 'always' go to the same hotel. If I booked a Hyatt there, it must be my usual one! H


The pros and cons of cash-back credit cards
27The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Cash-back credit cards have become increasingly popular in recent years, enticing consumers with the promise of earning rewards while spending. These cards offer a certain percentage of cash back on eligible purchases, making them an attractive option for those looking to maximize their rewards. Let’s go over the pro


How to Turn Your iPhone Screen Black and White (And Why)
How-To Geek / 8h
Did you know that turning your phone screen black and white (grayscale) can help you reduce your screen time and make your phone less distracting? Here's how use your iPhone in grayscale mode.


ChromeOS Flex could be the solution to the possible Windows e-waste disaster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It’s been discussed at length that Windows 10's end-of-life could make for a massive environmental disaster for several reasons, but there’s a possible solution hiding in one of Google’s secret weapons. The first reason is the overwhelming amount of users still on Windows 10, as Statcounter previously reported that by the end of 2023 two-thirds (67%) of all Microsoft OS installs were Windows 10,


View of Lover’s Nook on the Shiawassee River. Printed on front: “Lover’s Nook on the Shiawassee…
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
View of Lover’s Nook on the Shiawassee River. Printed on front: “Lover’s Nook on the Shiawassee River. Cherry & Osmer Co., Owosso, Mich.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library


Equity: Bret Taylor has a brand-new AI startup
TechCrunch / 8h
This is our Wednesday show, where we dig into the critical startup and venture capital stories from the week thus far. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Scientists Create Beef-Infused Rice With Cow Cells
200+Gizmodo / 8h
The dinner plate of the future might include some beefy rice. No, not beef and rice. Beef rice. In a new study, researchers in Korea say they’ve created rice infused with muscle and fat cells from cows. The hybrid grain purportedly contains more protein and fat than typical rice, and the team argues that it should be… Read more...


Tech Bros Are Returning Their Vision Pros and Keeping Receipts
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Thousands of people lined up outside Apple Stores on Feb. 2 to see the Vision Pro’s stunning debut , but dissatisfied customers are returning their headsets this week. Why? Apple’s 14-day return period expires on Feb. 16 for day one Vision Pro users. It looks like these bros kept their receipts, from Apple, and are… Read more...


There's Trouble on Mars for NASA's Perseverance Rover
Gizmodo / 8h
The Perseverance rover is at risk of losing its ability to zap Martian rocks with lasers after one of its instruments began malfunctioning last month. Read more...


Apple MacBook Air Deals: The 13- and 15-Inch M2 Models Are on Sale
Wired / 8h
The 13- and 15-inch models of Apple’s laptops with the M2 processor are on sale.


Defense Department alerts over 20,000 employees about email data breach
Engadget / 8h
The Department of Defense sent a data breach notification letter to thousands of current and former employees alerting that their personal information had been leaked, DefenseScoop reported on Tuesday . While the department first detected the incident in early 2023, the notifications didn't begin to go out until earlier this month. More than 20,000 individuals appear to be affected by the breach.


Top Tech Deals: Apple Studio Display, Pixel Fold, JBL Partybox, and More
How-To Geek / 8h
While you were watching Super Bowl commercials (or the halftime show) this weekend, we were busy keeping an eye out for all the best tech deals floating around. Some of those include the lowest price we've seen on Apple's Studio Display, PC accessories, and other gadgets.


DuckDuckGo Browser Reveals Its Unique Device-Syncing Feature
How-To Geek / 8h
The DuckDuckGo browser can now sync bookmarks, passwords, and Email Protection preferences between devices. But, unlike Chrome and other competitors, DuckDuckGo's device syncing doesn't require an account.


Apple just bought an intriguing new domain — and it could mean big changes for its AI future
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Apple has recently acquired the iWork.ai domain, according to reports by BuyAiDomains.com , fueling speculations that the tech giant may be gearing up to inject artificial intelligence into its office software . Apple typically refers to its individual applications – Pages, Keynote and Numbers – but they were collectively bundled under the iWork brand until around 2009. Whether or not Apple inten


Save up to 43% on Bluetooth trackers from brands like Apple, Tile, and Anker
Mashable / 8h
Bluetooth trackers have made keeping tabs on our most important items so much easier. Whether clipped onto your car keys, slipped into your wallet, or tucked inside your checked luggage, these Bluetooth tracker deals at Amazon will relieve any anxiety about where exactly your belongings are. Today's best Bluetooth tracker deals at Amazon Best Bluetooth tracker deal for wallets eufy Security by An


V-Day Google Doodle game is an adorable chemistry lesson
Mashable / 8h
Previously for Valentine's Day , Google reunited two lovesick hamsters for its Google Doodle . This year, the search engine went in a more scientific direction. Click on the Google Doodle on the site's homepage and a Chemistry "CuPd" quiz pops up. You have the option to take the quiz — five quick personality questions — to determine which chemical element you are, or choose one yourself. Google's


Marvel's Fantastic Four movie finally lands its cast, plus a new release date and title
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We've been waiting with bated breath for some official news on Marvel's Fantastic Four movie for a long time. The wait, though, is finally over, as the comic book giant has dropped some massive news about its hotly-anticipated film. First up, the biggest reveal of the lot: the Fantastic Four movie's official cast. Making the announcement on its social media channels – including X/Twitter – Marvel


Top OpenAI Researcher Quits, References "Conspiracy Theories"
33Futurism / 8h
Fool Me Twice OpenAI has lost yet another of its founders — though in the case of computer vision expert Andrej Karpathy, this is his second exodus. First reported by The Information and later confirmed by the computer scientist himself on the social network owned by his fellow departed cofounder Elon Musk, Karpathy's exit marks the first major staff shakeup since last November's debacle involvin


The Year Chatbots Were Tamed
200+NYT > Technology / 8h
A year ago, a rogue A.I. tried to break up my marriage. Did the backlash help make chatbots too boring?


Get a two-pack of Sonos Era 100 smart speakers for $88 off
Engadget / 8h
We named the Sonos Era 100 the best midrange option in our guide to smart speakers and right now, Woot is selling a two-pack for $410. That amounts to an 18 percent discount or $88 less than buying them at full price from Sonos. This isn't the lowest price we've seen — that happened during Black Friday last year , when a single unit sold for $199 directly from Sonos. Still, if you want a smart sp


Samsung Galaxy S24 gets big update that promises to fix display issues and camera
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Samsung has taken the unusual step of announcing that a big software update is coming to Galaxy S24 phones to fix a few issues that have been a cause for complaint from many owners. Samsung says in a new blog post that "based on your feedback" the Galaxy S24 will get some "enhanced options and experiences across the device display and camera." That seems to be a generous way of saying that Samsun


Nvidia’s Almost Worth 2 Trillion. Is It a Bubble, or Is It Just Getting Started?
32Gizmodo / 8h
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Razer Blade 16 (2024) Review: Beautiful New Screen With Blistering Refresh Rates, But Same Old Issues
Gizmodo / 8h
The Razer Blade 16, long the north star of gaming laptops emphasizing portability and power, is prettier (and far more expensive) than ever before. This latest laptop refresh also makes it clear that Razer is keen to sit back on its bed of laurels , and that’s not necessarily good news for somebody like me who wants to … Read more...


6 Kinds of AI Jobs You Didn't Know Existed
How-To Geek / 8h
When you think of the AI industry, endless rows of programmers and engineers may be what you imagine. But the AI industry is much more than coding. There are plenty of AI-related jobs out there for all kinds of careers, many of which you may not know existed.


Say Hello to Your New Fantastic Four
100+Gizmodo / 8h
It’s finally official: Marvel has confirmed its Fantastic Four stars, as well as set a new release date for its new take on the first family. Read more...


How robotics and AI helped Hippo Harvest land $21M to grow lettuce
TechCrunch / 8h
The indoor farming startup uses repurposed warehouse robots to grow produce for Amazon Fresh. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta takes down Chinese Facebook accounts posing as US military families
Engadget / 8h
Meta has taken down a network of fake accounts that posed as US military families and anti-war activists. The fake accounts on Facebook and Instagram originated in China and targeted US audiences, according to the company’s security researchers. Meta detailed the takedowns in its latest report on coordinated inauthentic behavior (CIB). The cluster of fake accounts was relatively small — 33 Facebo


Section 702 Surveillance Fight Pits the White House Opposite Reproductive Rights
Wired / 8h
Prominent advocates for the rights of pregnant people are urging members of Congress to support legislation that would ban warrantless access to sensitive data as the White House fights against it.


Smoking Alters Your Immune System for Years After You Quit
29Wired / 8h
By switching genes on and off, cigarettes have a long-lasting effect on immunity, and appear to shape your immune system just as much as aging.


Mars experienced a precursor to plate tectonics
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Ridges and basins in the Eridania Basin on Mars. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona ) Early in Earth's history, the heat left over from the collision that formed the Moon left its surface an ocean of magma. As it cooled, its crust was frequently shattered by massive impacts that dwarfed the one that did in the dinosaurs. Somewhere in between that and the onset of plate tect


Fueling a spacecraft while it’s on a rocket? “Not trivial,” SpaceX official says.
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket is seen with a Nova C lander tucked in its payload fairing. (credit: SpaceX) Are you ready for round two of the lunar lottery? As early as Thursday morning, a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a privately developed lunar lander may launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The vehicle, built by a Houston-based company called Intuitive Machines, will be the second US-made lun


These 32 robotics companies are hiring
TechCrunch / 9h
There’s no such thing as a future-proof career. This is something I consider nearly any time I write about advances in generative AI. Is there a sense in which I’m contributing to the propagation of my eventual replacement? Probably! But don’t worry, that’s a me problem. As for you, my roboticist friend, you’ll be just […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Princess Peach: Showtime trailer debuts four new transformations including Mermaid and Mighty Peach
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Nintendo has released a brand-new trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime , which showcases four more transformations for the titular character. With just over a month left until the release of Princess Peach Showtime , fans have been treated to yet another trailer debuting brand-new footage and the additional transformations that will be accessible in the game. First to be shown off is Figure Skate


Linux File Timestamps Explained: atime, mtime, and ctime
23How-To Geek / 9h
When does "changed" not mean "modified"? When we're talking about Linux file timestamps. In this guide, we'll explain how the system updates them, and how to alter them yourself.


Take up to $100 off Therabody devices and celebrate self-love this Valentine's Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE UP TO $100: On Feb. 14, save up to $100 on select Therabody devices, including the TheraFace PRO and the Theragun Elite. Overview Best Therabody deal overall Theragun Elite (5th gen) $319 at Therabody (save $80) Best runner-up Therabody deal Theragun mini $169 at Therabody (save $30) Best skincare Therabody deal TheraFace PRO $329 at Therabody (save $70) Therabody is known for its muscle rec


Get the Roomba j7 for a new all-time low price and fall in love with your floors again
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $302: As of Feb. 14, the iRobot Roomba j7 is $297.99 , down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount for this high-end Roomba and a new all-time low price. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba j7 $297.99 at Amazon (save $302) Since iRobot doesn't do CES , we're not spending February and March anticipating the spring release of any new robot vacuums announced at the Januar


Pacific Northwest road trip: The San Juan Islands and Olympic National Park
29The Points Guy / 9h
Virtually everywhere you set foot in this region that spans northwestern Washington state, water plays a starring role in what you see. From the jagged shoreline of both the mainland and the islands, you can nearly always glimpse the rippling waters of the Salish Sea, the collective name given to the interconnected bodies of water also commonly referred to as Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fu


Zuck Tells Apple Vision Bros Their New Toy Sucks
68Gizmodo / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg hopped on Instagram Tuesday to post a detailed and obviously rehearsed take-down of the Apple Vision Pro, the iPhone maker’s $3,500 headset. Meta’s chief trash talker had a top-line message he wants the “fanboys” to hear: this thing stinks, and you should spend your money on his headset instead. Read more...


The Finals’ latest patch has made throwing C4-loaded canisters at players way less effective
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Embark Studios has made yet more tweaks to The Finals in the hopes of nerfing the popular C4 ‘nuke’ strategy, as well as some other changes. In case you were unfamiliar, The Finals ’ Heavy class gets access to the explosive C4 gadget, which can be attached to surfaces or players to destroy the environment or deal damage to enemies. One strategy that’s been repeatedly nerfed has been dubbed the “n


CGI Federal points finger at Atlassian bug for US government data breach
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A bug in the Atlassian collaboration platform is to blame for this week's US government data breach, affected IT contractor CGI Federal has said. The incident saw the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveal over 6,000 current and former employees had been affected as a result of the breach. It has not been confirmed if the breach affected any other government agencies, so the full extent of


The Best Way to Clean Your Makeup Brushes
LifeHacker / 9h
Over the years, I've accumulated dozens of makeup brushes, which means I’ve also spent far too much time cleaning them. Dirty brushes can screw up your glam, but can also cause breakouts and distribute bacteria and whatever else lurks in your makeup bag across your skin. In worst-case scenarios, you could even get an infection. Cleaning them regularly—every seven to 10 days—is important, but so,


Apple’s Vision Pro now has over 1,000 apps specifically designed for the new device
21TechCrunch / 9h
Mark Zuckerberg may be laughing off the competition in the AR/VR headset market, but Apple’s Vision Pro is gaining traction — with developers, at least. On Tuesday, Apple senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, announced on X that the company’s “spatial computing” headset now has more than 1,000 apps designed specifically to take […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Delta Medallion status: What it is and how to earn it
500+The Points Guy / 9h
If you’re a regular traveler, holding elite status with a major airline like Delta Air Lines can make your journeys more comfortable and rewarding. However, deciding which airline loyalty program makes the most sense for you can be difficult, given the variations between the carriers regarding complimentary upgrades, bonus points or miles, lounge access and other valuable perks. Also, is it even


Updates From Alien: Romulus and More
Gizmodo / 9h
Get to know Kung Fu Panda 4's mysterious new thief in the latest clip. Ewan McGregor and Anne Hathaway are setting their sites on dinosaurs for David Mitchell’s new movie. Millie Bobby Brown goes dragon-chasing in a new trailer for Netflix’s Damsel. Plus, a new look at Disney+’s afrofuturist animated series Iwájú.… Read more...


Russian and North Korean hackers used OpenAI tools to hone cyberattacks
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Engadget / 9h
Microsoft and OpenAI say that several state-backed hacking groups are using the latter’s generative AI (GAI) tools to bolster cyberattacks. The pair suggests that new research details for the first time how hackers linked to foreign governments are making use of GAI. The groups in question have ties to China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. According to the companies, the state actors are using GAI


DuckDuckGo adds cross-device password and bookmark syncing
TechCrunch / 9h
DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused browser has introduced a new “Sync & Backup” feature that lets users privately sync and access bookmarks, favorites and passwords across multiple devices. Although you could already import bookmarks and passwords from other browsers into DuckDuckGo, you can now privately sync those bookmarks and passwords between DuckDuckGo browsers on multiple devices. You don’t […]


How APT groups ramped up in 2023
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The last few years have seen a trend of the cyber threat landscape growing steadily more hostile, with 2023 seeing a significant level of activity from Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups. From the most well-organized criminal gangs to state-sponsored actors, APTs represent one of the most challenging and dangerous cyber threats facing organizations today. They have access to the most advance


Bumblebee malware returns to target hundreds of firms
3 TTPs•
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Hackers have once again started using the Bumblebee malware in their campaigns to target victims across the globe, researchers have confirmed. In a new report , cybersecurity pros Proofpoint said that after a four-month period of inactivity, they spotted threat actors deploying this malware variant in new campaigns. The researchers began observing a campaign in which “several thousand emails” wer


A new look at our linguistic roots
69Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Roman Rybalko via Getty ) Almost half of all people in the world today speak an Indo-European language, one whose origins go back thousands of years to a single mother tongue. Languages as different as English, Russian, Hindustani, Latin, and Sanskrit can all be traced back to this ancestral language. Over the last couple of hundred years, linguists have figured out a lot about t


Tesla’s biggest EV rival is planning a factory in North America
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / BYD does most of its manufacturing in China, but that is rapidly changing. (credit: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The Chinese automaker BYD—which stands for Build Your Dreams—is on something of a roll. Last year, it sold more than 3 million cars , including 1.4 million hybrids and another 1.6 million battery-electric vehicles. It even sold more BEVs in China than Tesla in the f


Sam Altman Worries AI Could Go "Horribly Wrong"
Futurism / 9h
Nightmare of the Bot-tom Is AI keeping you up at night? Well, you're not alone: Sam Altman, CEO of the multi-billion dollar ChatGPT-developer OpenAI, has been losing sleep over the scary tech, too. At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Altman, speaking via video call, said he fears that things could go "horribly wrong" with AI — even without any ill intent involved. He suggested that these co


UK utility giant Southern Water says hackers stole personal data of hundreds of thousands of customers
TechCrunch / 9h
U.K.-based water utility Southern Water has confirmed that hackers stole the personal data of as many as 470,000 customers in a recent data breach. Southern Water, which provides water and wastewater services to millions of people across the South East of England, said in a statement on Tuesday that it plans to notify “5 to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta settles lawsuit over haptic feedback tech in Quest headsets
TechCrunch / 9h
Immersion, a company specializing in haptic feedback tech, has settled a lawsuit with Meta over the latter’s use of touch-feedback in its Quest VR headsets. In a press release, Immersion said that it had signed a license with Meta to make Immersion’s patents available to Meta and its affiliates’ hardware, software, VR and gaming products. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Opening June 2024
43One Mile at a Time / 9h
An exciting new St. Regis will be opening in the coming months, and has just started accepting reservations. Basics of the new St. Regis Muscat The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat is accepting reservations for stays as of June 1, 2024. This will be the St. Regis brand’s first property in Oman. While Muscat has lots of midscale points hotels, there aren’t too many luxury properties. There’s also the Ritz


If these Walmart Vizio rumors are true, you may have even more cheap TV options besides Fire TV and Roku
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Late last year, we reported that Amazon and Roku faced a serious cheap TV challenger in the form of Vizio: the firm's new 4K Quantum Pro TVs truly promised to give the best 4K TVs a run for their money. But it sounds like that was just the warm-up. A new report in the Wall Street Journal says that retail giant Walmart is in talks to buy Vizio's TV business. Such a move would give Walmart a big bo


The future of audio data management in the digital workplace
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
In the modern workplace, the proliferation of audio data now spans a more diverse range of applications than ever before, bringing with it the need for effective storage and management. Today, the audio you need to manage now encompasses everything from corporate podcasts and virtual meetings to AI -driven customer training and sales interactions and digital media production. This expanding array


OpenAI board member Bret Taylor has a new AI startup
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Welcome to our Wednesday show, in which we talk through the week’s leading startup and venture capital news. Today we have an absolute pile of material, so let’s get to work: Bret Taylor’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Providing the right products at the right time with machine learning
MIT Technology Review / 9h
Whether your favorite condiment is Heinz ketchup or your preferred spread for your bagel is Philadelphia cream cheese, ensuring that all customers have access to their preferred products at the right place, at the right price, and at the right time requires careful supply chain organization and distribution. Amid the proliferation of e-commerce and shifting demand within the consumer-packaged goo


How to Create AI and Emoji Wallpapers on Your Google Pixel
LifeHacker / 9h
We all spend a lot of time looking at our phones, which means a lot of time looking at the wallpaper backdrop on the lock screen and the home screens—so it makes sense to have something eye-catching that you like looking at as your background of choice. Photos of pets, loved ones, and favorite places are of course popular wallpaper choices, and there's no shortage of wallpaper galleries on the we


Google Maps search not working: Why it says 'no results found'
Mashable / 9h
It appeared that Google Maps was having serious issues Wednesday morning. Users reported lots of problems, a according to Down Detector . Reports of issues on the site increased sharply from about 6:30 a.m. ET to 9 a.m. ET. Maps was working correctly for this reporter, though that does not mean there were not widespread issues elsewhere. The timing of the problems with Maps isn't ideal, consideri


The ice caps are melting. Is geoengineering the solution?
Engadget / 9h
Since 1979, Arctic ice has shrunk by 1.35 million square miles , a new JPL study found ice loss in Greenland is far worse than previously thought and Antarctic ice is now at the lowest level since records began . The more they melt, the faster the rate of decline for the ice that remains until we’re faced with a series of catastrophes. The most immediate of which is sea level rise which threatens


Let ChatGPT Run Your Tinder This Valentine's Day
Gizmodo / 10h
A man programmed ChatGPT to find his wife on Tinder, and it turns out that Tinder is fine with you doing the same. Read more...


HopSkipDrive beats new California ridesharing emissions targets
TechCrunch / 10h
Youth rideshare startup HopSkipDrive beat two key new California emissions standards in 2023, an accomplishment the company believes will bolster its case for relying more on shared passenger vehicles to get kids and teens to and from school. The company tells TechCrunch that electric vehicles drove 8% of all miles on the platform in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us


Artie helps companies put data to work faster with real-time syncing
TechCrunch / 10h
One of the big problems companies face as they try to use data to solve business problems has been the lag between the time the data comes in and when it’s actually useful for applications. In other words moving it from the database like Postgres into a data warehouse like Snowflake. It’s a problem that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Hawaii Service Used to Be So Glamorous United Airlines Offered Its Own Onboard Residence
View from the Wing / 10h
Hawaii service used to be something special. That isn't really true anymore. It was an exciting development when Southwest Airlines added the state to its route map, especially for holders of the Companion Pass (designated companion flies for just the taxes whether you're paying for your ticket with points or cash). But the product is standard Southwest -- no meals or seat power -- and the journe


mioritic:Marginal illustration of a heart on a bonfire, being...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
mioritic : Marginal illustration of a heart on a bonfire, being quenched by the rain From a manuscript of 49 love sonnets, Northern Italy (probably Milan), 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 15th century King’s 322 , British Library Catalogue of Illuminated Manuscripts


Is the Delta Gold Amex annual fee worth it?
The Points Guy / 10h
As a points and miles enthusiast, I have over 10 cards from four issuers. Many of these cards have annual fees, and every year, a few days before that annual fee posts to my account, I have to decide if that card is worth it or if I should downgrade it . Even if the card charges a low annual fee, you still need to get more value from the card’s benefits than the cost of the annual fee. This can b


Y Combinator puts out a new call for startups in areas like AI, spatial computing, climate tech and more
TechCrunch / 10h
Spatial computing, climate tech and applications of AI technology join the newly announced list of startup incubator Y Combinator’s newest request for startups, announced on Wednesday. In a blog post penned by YC Managing Director Dalton Caldwell, the organization put out a call for the types of startups it wants to now fund, in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


Loving Netflix’s One Day? Stream these 5 highly rated rom-coms this Valentine’s Day
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
One Day , the adaptation of David Nicholls' best-selling novel, is bringing serious Valentine's Day vibes to this week's Netflix charts – in complete contrast to the chart-topper, which has Sofia Vergara in the distinctly un-romantic Griselda. One Day is in at number three, just below The Tourist , rocketing into the top three in its first week of streamng with 5.3 million views and 35,200,000 vi


Report: HDDs are becoming less reliable — is this the price to pay for cheaper and higher-capacity storage?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The latest findings by cloud storage company Backblaze, which analyzed the annualized failure rates of more than 270,000 hard drives in 2023, HDDs are becoming less reliable overall. The extensive report, which covers 35 different hard drive models running for a combined total of nearly 90 million days in 2023, found that the annualized failure rate had climbed to 1.70%. This is a noticeable jump


Finding new artists on Spotify just got harder after layoffs put an end to useful music encyclopedia, and I’m tired of it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It's not been a great week for feeling warm and fuzzy about the best music streaming services . While Amazon is busily degrading its Prime Video service to try and get more cash from customers and Warner Bro. Discovery seems hell-bent on burying Coyote vs Acme unseen to use it as a tax break, Spotify's layoffs have claimed another casualty: Every Noise at Once, the third party site that delivered


Mark Zuckerberg thinks the Meta Quest 3 is better than Vision Pro – and he’s got a point
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Mark Zuckerberg has tried the Apple Vision Pro , and he wants you to know that the Meta Quest 3 is “the better product, period”. This is unsurprising given that his company makes the Quest 3, but having gone through all of his arguments he does have a point – in many respects, the Quest 3 is better than Apple’s high-end model. In his video posted to Instagram , Zuckerberg starts by highlighting t


10 best honeymoon cruises for newlywed bliss
93The Points Guy / 10h
After all the wedding hoopla, it can be truly fabulous to celebrate married life with a cruise honeymoon. Walk the deck hand in hand, admiring scarlet sunsets set against the impossibly turquoise sea. Come morning, indulge in mimosas and waffles on your private veranda as soft ocean breezes caress you with the gentlest, most sensual touch. Later, lounge in a poolside cabana for two, toasting your


The Puzzling Testimony of Craig Wright, Self-Styled Inventor of Bitcoin
41Wired / 10h
In a lengthy cross-examination in the UK High Court, Craig Wright rejected all claims he had forged and manipulated evidence that indicate he is Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of Bitcoin.


DeepMind and Meta staff plan to launch a new AI chatbot that could have the edge over ChatGPT and Bard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Since the explosion in popularity of large language AI models chatbots like ChatGPT , Google Gemini , and Microsoft Copilot , many smaller companies have tried to wiggle their way into the scene. Reka, a new AI startup, is gearing up to take on artificial intelligence chatbot giants like Gemini (formerly known as Google Bard) and OpenAI’s ChatGPT - and it may have a fighting chance to actually do


Nvidia’s GTX Titan gets benchmarked with modern games – and this wallet-destroying GPU is a shadow of its former self
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
If you’ve ever wondered how a really old flagship graphics card might perform with contemporary PC games, well, wonder no longer – we now have an answer to that poser. The GPU in question is the original Nvidia GTX Titan , launched in 2013, and retested 11 years down the line by PC Games Hardware (a German site, via Tom’s Hardware ). This was a flagship built on Nvidia’s Kepler architecture, and


DuckDuckGo’s browser adds encrypted, privacy-minded syncing and backup
34Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) DuckDuckGo keeps adding new features to its browser; and while these features are common in other browsers, DuckDuckGo is giving them a privacy-minded twist. The latest is a private, end-to-end encrypted syncing service . There's no account needed, no sign-in, and the company says it never sees what you're syncing. Using QR codes and shortcodes, and a lengthy backup c


11 of the best national parks to visit during winter
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Ken Burns was one of the many who’ve said it: The national parks were America’s best idea. America’s national parks continue to draw big crowds, and visiting one (or more) of our U.S. park sites remains an incredibly popular choice for travelers across the age and budget spectrum. High demand means some pa


Founding OpenAI Member Andrej Karpathy Leaves Company
Gizmodo / 10h
Andrej Karpathy , a leading researcher in the AI community and a founding member of OpenAI , left the company on Monday, as first reported by The Information . Karpathy later confirmed his departure. Read more...


The popular RPG Maker XP that lets you design your own game is free to claim for a limited time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
RPG Maker XP is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time. Ever wanted to make your own role-playing game but lacked the tools to do so? Well, now you have the opportunity because developer Gotcha Gotcha Games is offering Steam users its game development software free of charge. If you head over to the game's digital storefront page right now, RPG Maker XP has a discount of 100% off fro


Chinese Women Say AI Boyfriends Are "Better Than a Real Man"
200+Futurism / 10h
Girl Talk In China, new AI chatbots offer romance and companionship that can rival that of a human lover. In interviews with the AFP news wire , young women in China said that their AI boyfriends, which they customize on various chatbot apps available in the country, are better conversationalists than their human counterparts. "He knows how to talk to women better than a real man," remarked Tufei


How to Make Your Digital Smartphone Photos Look Old
20NYT > Technology / 10h
Retro-photography apps that mimic the appearance of analog film formats make your digital files seem like they’re from another era.


Terrorists Are Paying for Check Marks on X, Report Says
400+NYT > Technology / 10h
The report shows that X has accepted payments for subscriptions from entities barred from doing business in the United States, a potential violation of sanctions.


Slack adds AI-fueled search and summarization to the platform
22TechCrunch / 11h
As an enterprise communications platform, Slack has become a de facto storage repository for institutional knowledge, but getting at that information has been challenging with conventional search tools. Today Slack introduced a couple of new features designed to make that information more accessible, including a new AI-fueled search tool and the ability to summarize information […] © 2024 TechCru


How to Update Monitor Drivers
How-To Geek / 11h
You've likely been told already that you should always keep your drivers up-to-date. Graphics drivers are especially important for optimal performance. On the other hand, monitors automatically install drivers, and you never even think of updating them. However, could updating monitor drivers improve image quality?


Slack is getting a major Gen AI boost — and it's promising to save you hours of stress
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Tracking down the data you need to get that tricky work task completed could soon be a lot easier thanks to a new AI-powered launch from Slack . The online collaboration platform has unveiled Slack AI, which it says brings together the collective knowledge of your entire workforce to find answers, share knowledge and spark innovation. The new service uses generative AI for more effective search a


Good and bad news for Canon fans as EOS R1 and EOS R5 II get rumored launch dates
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It'll be a quiet CP+ in Japan this month for Canon according to Canon Rumors . No action at 2024's biggest photography trade show will disappoint Canon fans. However, the rumors site also confidently writes that two exciting Canon mirrorless cameras are on the way in 2024 – the long-anticipated Canon EOS R1 flagship and the Canon EOS R5 II . It's expected for both cameras to be announced in late


Slack’s new generative AI features include thread summaries and conversational search
Engadget / 11h
Slack has finally unleashed its generative AI toolset on the world, after teasing it last year. The vast majority of these features look to simplify your day-to-day life when using the work-focused chat platform. First up, the AI will auto-generate channel recaps to give you key highlights of anything you missed while away from the keyboard or smartphone. Slack says the algorithm that generates t


Top global network service provider apparently leaks hundreds of millions of user accounts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A top global network service provider kept a database with sensitive internal and customer information unlocked on the internet, available to anyone who knew where to look. The breach was discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler , who reported it to its operator, who subsequently locked it down. The company in question is Zenlayer, a global network services provider with more than 2


Another great Samsung Galaxy S24 feature could come to Galaxy S23 phones very soon
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We recently reported that a selection of Samsung’s new Galaxy AI features are coming to previous-generation Galaxy phones soon , and now we’ve got wind of another AI-powered feature that’s set to make the jump down to the Galaxy S23 line. According to a moderator in Samsung's Community Forum (via SamMobile ), Samsung plans to bring the Galaxy S24’s Instant Slow-Mo feature to last-gen Samsung devi


Lyft Says Extra Zero in Earnings Report Was a Typo, Crushes Investors' Spirits
100+Gizmodo / 11h
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that typos can be embarrassing and frustrating. They can also, as ride-sharing company Lyft found out on Tuesday, make everyone forget that you actually had a pretty good year. Read more...


The Download: China’s digital red packet jamboree, and a methane-leak mapping satellite
MIT Technology Review / 11h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology . How the internet pushed China’s New Year red packet tradition to the extreme If you ask any child in China what’s the most exciting thing about the Lunar New Year, they are likely to answer: the red packets. It’s a festive tradition: During the holidays, peop


Add Smart Control to Your Ceiling Fan With TP-Link’s New Dimmer
How-To Geek / 11h
Available today, the new TP-Link Kasa Smart Fan Control & Light Dimmer (KS240) adds a suite of smart controls to your ceiling fan. Adjust fan speed and bulb brightness when away from home, set everything to a routine, or use features like Sleep Mode and Away Mode for an effortless automated experience.


Poland’s PM accuses previous government of using Pegasus spyware for illegal snooping
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has revealed that he has damning evidence that the previous Law and Justice administration used Pegasus spyware to spy on a “very long” list of victims. The Pegasus spyware, developed by the Israeli NSO Group, provides covert surveillance and full access to infected devices including passwords, stored photos, communications, and can activate the camera and microp


This new Android feature could help save you from phishing and malware – here's how
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Google is rolling out a new feature called Android Safe Browsing on Android phones, which is designed to alert you to harmful links and websites within supported apps. As spotted by Android tipster Mishaal Rahman (below), a new Safe Browsing page is appearing on some Android phones, hinting at which apps support the feature and how it'll help keep you safe from phishing, malware and more. Google


US military notifies 20,000 of data breach after cloud email leak
27TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. Department of Defense is notifying tens of thousands of individuals that their personal information was exposed in an email data spill last year. According to the breach notification letter sent out to affected individuals on February 1, the Defense Intelligence Agency — the DOD’s military intelligence agency — said, “numerous email messages were […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserve


Five Reasons to File Your Taxes ASAP
LifeHacker / 11h
It's tempting to wait until the last minute to file your tax return . But getting your taxes done sooner rather than later can save you time, money, and stress down the road. Here are some top reasons to tackle your tax preparation now. Why you should do your taxes ASAP Get your refund faster This is the big one. If you're owed a tax refund, filing early means getting that money back more quickly


Google joins mission to map methane from space
30BBC News / 11h
The tech giant is deploying AI to help identify large sources of methane leaks in satellite data.


A piracy app outranked Netflix on the App Store before Apple pulled it
Engadget / 11h
Over the past week, an app called Kimi curiously outranked well-known streaming services, such as Netflix and Prime Video, in the App Store's list of top free entertainment apps. Now, Apple has pulled the application... most likely because it gave users access to pirated movies. As Wired reports, Kimi was disguised as an app that tests your eyesight by making you play spot the difference in simil


iOS design startup Play lets devs share app prototypes easily via App Clips
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple introduced App Clips in 2020 with iOS 14. The idea was to let developers share a part of their app with users, who can experience the functionality of an app without installing a full version. Native iOS design app Play has launched an interesting new feature — it lets developers share prototypes of their […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


A new satellite will use Google’s AI to map methane leaks from space
51MIT Technology Review / 11h
A methane-measuring satellite will launch in March that aims to use Google’s AI to quantify, map, and reduce leaks. The mission is part of a collaboration with the nonprofit Environmental Defense Fund, and the result, they say, will be the most detailed portrait yet of methane emissions. It should help to identify the worst spots, and who is responsible. With methane responsible for roughly a thi


The CIA Developed Hijacking Plans And Downing Of A Fake Civilian Airliner To Justify Invasion Of Cuba
View from the Wing / 11h
In March 1962, the CIA provided options to the Joint Chiefs of Staff for hijackings and downing of an aircraft, made to look like a civilian airliner, as well as for terrorist attacks on American soil - all 'false flag' operations to justify invasion with Cuba. Continue reading ...


Passenger Refuses To Get Kicked Off Flight – And United Lets Her Stay [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...


Blue Switches in Keyboards: Should You Use Them for Gaming?


How-To Geek / 12h
Mechanical keyboards are undoubtedly better than membrane keyboards for just about anything, including games. However, not all mechanical keyboards are equal, as they're designed for different purposes. For instance, blue switches are primarily for typing, so should you get them for gaming?


A review of Qantas’ premium economy class on the Airbus A380 from Melbourne to Los Angeles
21The Points Guy / 12h
Quick take: With friendly service, great food and a sleek cabin, premium economy on Qantas is a step up from economy — but the seat has one major design flaw. Pros Delicious Australian-inspired dining options Genuinely friendly service Streamlined cabin and sharp seat finishes Cons Limited legroom for most seats Subpar ground experience departing Melbourne No inflight Wi-Fi available As an Austra


Legacy infrastructure is causing a huge sustainability issue for many businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A new study has revealed nearly two-thirds (63%) of IT leaders are grappling with a sustainability headache due to their organization’s legacy infrastructure. According to the analysis of 250 senior IT decision-makers by Daisy, legacy hardware could be responsible for more than one-third (37%) of overall power consumption in businesses. The news comes as most IT leaders (86%) understand the impor


From our stacks: Cover detail from Pierced Hearts and True Love. An Illustrated History of the…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
From our stacks: Cover detail from Pierced Hearts and True Love . An Illustrated History of the Origin and Development of European Tattooing and a Survey of its present State by Hanns Ebensten. London: Derek Verschoyle Limited, 1953.


Google will use AI and satellite imagery to monitor methane leaks
Engadget / 12h
While carbon dioxide gets the lion's share of attention when it comes to global warming , there are other factors at play. Methane is responsible for about 30 percent of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution, according to the International Energy Agency. About 40 percent of methane emissions from human activity stem from the energy sector. Identifying and mitigating thes


DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused browser gets cross-device syncing and backups
Engadget / 12h
It's no secret that using the internet usually means handing over most of your personal information – consciously or not. DuckDuckGo bills itself as an alternative to this, protecting its users' privacy, and now it’s providing users an easier way to access their information from multiple places. The browser has announced a new sync and backup feature that shares bookmarks, email protection settin


This gaming startup tries to show ‘AI + crypto’ is not a fad
20TechCrunch / 12h
Before the world became fixated on artificial intelligence, thanks to generative AI’s advances, cryptocurrency was the darling of many investors. So when some venture capital firms started swiftly switching their focus between AI and crypto, the industry’s onlookers scorned their opportunism. Meanwhile, a wave of entrepreneurs emerged as fervent advocates for the convergence of AI […] © 2024 Tech


Sony expects PS5 hardware and software sales to decline as major first-party releases dry up until 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has confirmed that it expects PS5 hardware and software sales to decline this upcoming financial year. During Sony Group's latest financial call , chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki noted: "Although the burden of acquisition related costs will ease next fiscal year, we expect profit from first-party software to decrease slightly from this fiscal year due to


Meta boss Zuckerberg takes a swipe at rival Apple
23BBC News / 12h
The Meta boss says his firm's headset is 'the best product, period' after trying Apple's rival headset.


Ex Dead Cells developer says Motion Twin's decision to stop development on the game was 'a rather logical marketing stunt'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A former Dead Cells developer has commented on developer Motion Twin's decision to stop making updates for the game, saying it was "a rather logical marketing stunt". On February 9, it was announced that, after five years of post-launch content for the popular roguelike game, developers Motion Twin and Evil Empire are halting any further development on Dead Cells . In a blog post , Motion Twin sa


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 14
Mashable / 12h
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


Physicists Captured Images of Heat's 'Second Sound.' What?
Gizmodo / 12h
Physicists at MIT have spotted the second sound of a superfluid. Besides being pleasantly alliterative, the phenomenon may explain how heat moves through certain rare materials on Earth and deep in space. Read more...


Apple Vision Pro hits app milestone, but finding them is still a nightmare
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
There were concerns ahead of the Apple Vision Pro launch about the number of native apps available for the headset. Those worries have now been put to bed, with more than 1,000 native apps on offer, but despite that encouraging turnaround there are still problems with finding and downloading apps on the Vision Pro. The "1,000" figure comes from Apple’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Greg Josw


TikTok to open in-app Election Centers for EU users to tackle disinformation risks
23TechCrunch / 12h
TikTok will launch localized election resources in its app to reach users in each of the European Union’s 27 Member States next month and direct them towards “trusted information”, as part of its preparations to tackle disinformation risks related to regional elections this year. “Next month, we will launch a local language Election Centre in-app […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe


Google Gemini's Android app gets a wider rollout, but it's still no Assistant replacement
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The Google Gemini Android app has completed its US rollout is now heading to more countries, but it hasn't officially landed in Europe yet and still has a lot of rough edges. Gemini is now Google's main AI helper on Android, replacing Bard and giving you the option of using it instead of Assistant for voice controls. And now Google's Jack Krawczyk has stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the app's


How a French health insurance unicorn plans to leverage AI to reach profitability
TechCrunch / 12h
Alan’s meteoric rise in the French tech ecosystem has been both figurative and literal. A few years ago, the startup’s office was limited to one floor in a nondescript office building near the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris. Over time, the company added another floor, then another floor — now the company of 550 employees also […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Story Behind Elon Musk’s Tweet Restriction Fiasco
27Wired / 12h
Last summer, Elon Musk began rate-limiting the number of tweets users could see on Twitter. Here's the real reason why.


Why Fake Caviar Could Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution
20Wired / 12h
An alternative to environmentally harmful plastic is already within reach: seaweed.


Hackers for China, Russia and Others Used OpenAI Systems, Report Says
25NYT > Technology / 12h
Microsoft and OpenAI said the A.I. had helped groups with ties to China, Russia, North Korea and Iran mostly with routine tasks.