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Did Craig Wright invent Bitcoin? This court is deciding.
Mashable / 2h
A UK court could finally decide whether Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is the real name of Satoshi Nakamoto — the anonymous inventor of Bitcoin . The Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) filed the case in the UK's High Court of Justice in April 2021, with the first day of oral arguments taking place this Monday. A non-profit organisation of cryptocurrency advocates, COPA aims to protect
Apple TV Plus just revealed its exciting 2024 lineup – here are 4 shows I can't wait for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple has revealed an exciting 2024 lineup of movies and shows for its streaming service, with the tech giant doubling down on its efforts to be seen as the new home of prestige TV. Netflix threw down the gauntlet to its streaming rivals when it unveiled its own stacked lineup with its Next on Netflix 2024 trailer last Thursday (February 1). Just a few days later, Apple TV Plus is the first of th
Apple Is Forcing Users Who Forgot the Password to Their $3,500 Vision Pro to Reset It In-Store
Gizmodo / 42min
Imagine buying a new $3,500 Apple Vision Pro headset only to discover that, drat, you forgot the password. This very relatable scenario—who hasn’t forgotten a password in their life?—has become a reality for some Vision Pro users in recent days. Apple’s response: Uh, sorry, you can’t fix it at home. Read more...
Daily Telescope: A stunning new image of Io reveals a volcanic plume
Ars Technica - All content / 4min
Enlarge / Behold: Io (credit: Björn Jónsson) Welcome to the Daily Telescope . There is a little too much darkness in this world and not enough light, a little too much pseudoscience and not enough science. We'll let other publications offer you a daily horoscope. At Ars Technica, we're going to take a different route, finding inspiration from very real images of a universe that is filled with sta
DocuSign lays off 6% of workforce as reported private equity takeover talks stall
TechCrunch / 10min
DocuSign has revealed that it’s laying off 6% of its workforce, impacting some 400 employees. In an SEC filing, the e-signature software company said that the “restructuring plan” will mainly impact those in its sales and marketing teams, and is likely to cost DocuSign between $28 and $32 million in terms of severance payouts, benefits, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Dell confirms plans to demand hybrid workers to return to the office
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Marking a significant shift from its pandemic-induced remote working policies, Dell has now doubled back on its decision to support hybrid working by asking many of its employees to return to the office for three days per week. The new guidelines specifically target the company’s hybrid workers and require 39 days of office attendance in any given quarter, according to a report by The Register .
The Download: using AI to access mental health services, and the natural gas debate
MIT Technology Review / 22min
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 . A chatbot helped more people access mental-health services The news: An AI chatbot helped increase the number of patients referred for mental-health services through England’s National Health Service (NHS), particularly among underrepresented groups who are l
7 things you shouldn't do while wearing Apple Vision Pro
Mashable / 24min
Yes, Apple's Vision Pro headset is the cool new gadget on the block, and people want to use it in all sorts of different scenarios, including public ones, both to show off, and see what it can do. We've already seen people driving cars or crossing the street while wearing the Vision Pro. And even though the Vision Pro has passthrough video, meaning you can see what's going on around you while wea
How TikTok became Gen-Z's travel advisor
Mashable / 24min
Planning a summer getaway? Chances are you're turning to TikTok to plan your itinerary, whether it comes to selecting a destination or cherry-picking the tourist hotspots you'll be visiting. TikTok is awash with lifestyle recommendations, encompassing everything from skincare to fashion . When it comes to travel , this is no different. For young people, TikTok has become the ultimate travel guide
Anker charging accessories are up to 52 percent off
Engadget / 27min
Anker makes some of the most-recommended charging products out there, but the extra quality comes at a price. If you've been waiting for a sale, you can now grab a number of Anker chargers and other smartphone accessories at Amazon with discounts of up to 52 percent. Standout products include the Anker Prime Power Bank ($90, the lowest price we've seen by far), iPhone 15 portable charger ($20 ins
Online Act not strong enough, Brianna's mum says
BBC News / 29min
Esther Ghey says the act does not go far enough to protect children and calls for "drastic action".
How To Redeem JetBlue TrueBlue Points For Best Value
One Mile at a Time / 32min
I don’t write all that much about the JetBlue TrueBlue program, since it historically hasn’t offered many opportunities for outsized value. Fortunately that’s something that’s slowly starting to change, as JetBlue has added some online partner redemption opportunities. In this post I wanted to cover the basics of redeeming JetBlue TrueBlue points, and how to get the most value with these points.
That Message From the IRS About Your Refund Is a Scam
LifeHacker / 37min
We're a few weeks into tax season, which means identity thieves are once again trying their hardest to con you into believing they represent the IRS. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning consumers about the latest tax scam in which IRS impersonators are emailing and texting victims with a link to check or claim their tax refund. According to the notice, the scam encourages recipients to
Government hackers targeted iPhones owners with zero-days, Google says
TechCrunch / 39min
Government hackers last year exploited three unknown vulnerabilities in Apple’s iPhone operating system to target victims with spyware developed by a European startup, according to Google. On Tuesday, Google’s Threat Analysis Group, the company’s team that investigates nation-backed hacking, published a report analyzing several government campaigns conducted with hacking tools developed by severa
An Elden Ring mobile game is reportedly in the works at Tencent
Engadget / 39min
Tencent is in the midst of developing an Elden Ring game for mobile phones, according to Reuters . Apparently, if the Shenzhen-based tech company's plan pushes through, fans are getting a free-to-play title with in-app purchases, similar to the gacha game Genshin Impact . That's a complete departure from the original Elden Ring action RPG, which sells for $60 from the get-go and isn't loaded up w
Portrait of Daniel, Singleton and Imogene Cole, children of soprano Madame Maggie Porter-Cole….
Music, Arts & Literature / 45min
Portrait of Daniel, Singleton and Imogene Cole, children of soprano Madame Maggie Porter-Cole . Printed on front: “Millard, 224 & 226 Woodward Ave., Detroit.” Handwritten on back: “Cole, Maggie Porter. Daniel, Singleton and Imogene Cole, children of Mrs. Maggie L. Porter-Cole.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library
Meta Calls for Industry Effort to Label A.I.-Generated Content
NYT > Technology / 45min
The social network wants to promote standardized labels to help detect artificially created photo, video and audio material across its platforms.
Meta Will Crack Down on AI-Generated Fakes—but Leave Plenty Undetected
Wired / 48min
Some AI-generated images posted to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads will in future be labeled as artificial. But only if they are made using tools from companies willing to work with Meta.
New All Business Class Airline Beond Gets Its Second Plane, Flying High Or Destined To Fail?
View from the Wing / 49min
The Maldives-based all business class airline has received its second leased aircraft, an Airbus A321 which will be fitted with 68 lie flat seats. It's expected to fly between the Maldives and Milan, Dubai and Bangkok later in the year. Continue reading ...
How to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone (plus all other Apple devices)
Engadget / 50min
Apple Pay is one of the most popular digital payment services in the world, allowing users to buy stuff on iOS apps, the web and in real life. You can use it to pay with your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, and it's accepted by thousands upon thousands of retailers. The cool thing about Apple Pay is that it actually digitizes debit/credit card chips, giving people the option of contactless pay
Should I Buy an eGPU? 5 Aspects to Consider
How-To Geek / 53min
Laptops with extremely high-speed ports—USB 4, Thunderbolt, and OCuLink—are becoming more common. One of the consequences is external graphics cards (eGPUs) becoming less of a niche product. Is it something you really need? Here are some things to consider.
Attack surface management platform Ionix adds another $15M to its $27M Series A round
TechCrunch / 53min
Ionix (formerly Cyberpion) helps enterprises reduce their attack surface by giving them a better view of their overall security posture and software supply chain across on-premises, cloud and third-party platforms and services. The company today announced that it has added $15 million to its previously announced $27 million Series A round. The new funding comes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
Meta to expand labelling of AI generated imagery in election-packed year
TechCrunch / 53min
Meta is expanding the labelling of AI-generated imagery on its social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and Threads, to cover some synthetic imagery that’s been created using rivals’ generative AI tools — at least where rivals are using what it couches as “industry standard indicators” that the content is AI-generated and which Meta is able to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Synthetaic claims synthetic data is as good as the real thing when it comes to AI
TechCrunch / 53min
Remember the Chinese “spy” balloon from 2023? If not, here’s a refresher: about a year ago, a high-altitude balloon originating from China flew across American airspace largely undetected. Later spotted — and shot down — by the U.S. Air Force, the balloon proved difficult for curious civilian lookers-on to trace back to its origin — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
iOS 17 uptake is slower than iOS 16 – here’s why some people are waiting to download it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
It’s official: iOS 17 adoption is trailing behind iOS 16 adoption this time last year. According to Apple’s own data (as spotted by MacRumors ), 76% of all iPhone models released in the last four years that completed a transaction in the App Store on February 4 were running iOS 17 (or a later version of it). By comparison, last year’s equivalent survey determined that 81% of transaction-completin
Hate replying to emails? Gmail is now making it much easier on Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 54min
Replying to emails can feel like a chore from a bygone age, but Gmail is about to make the experience a bit more modern on Android with a handy new feature. A new texting-style reply box, which automatically appears below emails, is rolling out now to most Android phones, as spotted by AssembleDebug (via Android Police ). The redesign is a lot easier than having to scroll down, choose your reply
Lufthansa Cancels Most Flights On Wednesday Due To Strike
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Wednesday is going to be a very rough day for aviation in Germany, and I imagine things will also look pretty rough later in the week… Lufthansa ground staff are going on strike Verdi is the trade union representing Lufthansa ground staff across Germany, including at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Technik, and Lufthansa Cargo. The union is calling on a strike this week, which is so far confirmed to last fo
AWS could quietly become an internet domain kingmaker as it starts charging for IPv4 addresses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) is set to generate millions in revenue by charging customers for public IPv4 addresses, according to internet infrastructure technologist Andree Toonk . The decision, effective February 1, was first announced last year, when AWS said that the increasing scarcity of IPv4 addresses meant that a transition to IPv6 would be necessary, citing a 300% increase in acquisition
Before You Commit to the Apple Ecosystem, Read This
How-To Geek / 1h
One of the main selling points of Apple products is the ecosystem you can take advantage of by owning multiple Apple devices. While the Apple ecosystem provides users with a fully integrated user experience, it is not without its drawbacks.
Cisco teams up with Nvidia to help businesses get more out of AI than ever before
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Cisco and Nvidia have announced a new partnership aimed at helping enterprises deploy scalable AI securely. The partnership was announced at Cisco Live 2024 in Amsterdam during a keynote speech by the company's Networking EVP and General Manager, Jonathan Davidson. Cisco will deliver both cloud-based and on-premises AI infrastructure and software to handle the intense workloads of generative AI.
Monetization and free-to-play models have diversified the game market says Square Enix, but new releases tend to be considered a success or a failure
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Square Enix says monetization and free-to-play models have diversified the game market but new releases tend to be considered a success or a failure due to how many major titles there are. In its latest earnings report , Square Enix explained: "As a result of digitization and other technological advances, consumer game content is increasingly sold via downloads rather than physical packages. "Mon
Full Spectrum Warrior lead designer Laralyn McWilliams has died at 58
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
American video game designer Laralyn McWilliams, well known as the lead designer of Pandemic Studios’ 2004 real-time tactics game, Full Spectrum Warrior , has died at the age of 58. As well as her work on Full Spectrum Warrior , McWilliams was also the creative director of Sony Online Entertainment’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) Free Realms , which first launched in 200
Apple's third-generation AirPods fall back to $140
Engadget / 1h
Whether you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day gift for your special someone or a pick-me-up as winter rages, discounted AirPods are a solid option. Right now, Apple's third-generation AirPods are down from $169 to $140 – a 17 percent discount. The sale brings these earbuds down to the lowest we've seen them this year. The third-gen Apple AirPods came on the scene in 2021 as a major upg
Oh great – now Facebook and Instagram want your private data to train Meta's latest AI pipe dream
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Facebook owner Meta is not exactly known for keeping its hands off your private data , and over the years company chief Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly found himself in hot water for his, shall we say, 'light-fingered' approach to user privacy. And now it looks like things could get a whole lot worse. In a recent earnings call ( via Bloomberg ), Zuckerberg announced his company’s latest bright ide
AI can now master your music—and it does shockingly well
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) It was just a stray remark at the end of a guitar lesson last fall. My teacher is a veteran musician whose band has had both major label and indie record deals, and he loves the analog, the human, the vintage, the imperfect. So it didn't surprise me to learn that he still likes to mix tracks with an old analog board or that he has a long-time "master
The Morning After: Meta Oversight Board says manipulated Biden video can stay on Facebook
Engadget / 1h
Meta’s Oversight Board wants the company to update its manipulated media policy, calling the current rules “incoherent.” This follows the board’s decision about a misleadingly edited video of President Joe Biden. The video featured footage from October 2022, when the president accompanied his granddaughter, who was voting in person for the first time. News footage shows him placing an “I voted” s
All Of Us Strangers arrives on Hulu this month, so you can see how badly it was snubbed for Oscars
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
One of the saddest, most beautiful movies of the year was snubbed by the Oscars (despite nominations and wins elsewhere) – but when it arrives on Hulu on February 22, 2024, it should hopefully find the wider audience it deserves. All Of Us Strangers is a story of grief and of love, and it's absolutely heartbreaking: even the most stony-hearted reviewers have admitted to having a big old cry. All
RFK Jr and the Golden Bachelor Used the Same Stylist, FEC Filings Show
22Wired / 1h
“It was an amazing experience to style such an influential figure in American politics,” the stylist said on Instagram.
How Do Nightshade, Glaze, and Other AI "Poisons" Work?
How-To Geek / 1h
Science-fiction stories have led us to believe that the war between humans and AI would involve more explosions, but in reality the fight against our synthetic friends has taken a much more subtle, but perhaps equally effective turn.
Don't forget your Vision Pro passcode – if you do you'll have to send your headset back to Apple
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
There are a few big features that the Apple Vision Pro is missing – such as support for Bluetooth mice and location tracking for the Apple Find My network – but perhaps the strangest omission from the Apple Vision Pro is the ability to reset your device if you forget your passcode. During the Vision Pro set-up process you’ll be asked to enter a six-digit passcode, just as you would when setting u
What Is Private and What Isn't When You Use Incognito Mode?
Gizmodo / 1h
The incognito or private mode found in most web browsers is back in the news, with Google updating its disclaimer to give users a better idea of exactly how this feature works. Whether you use Chrome or one of the alternatives, the feature works in the same way—and it doesn’t cover your tracks quite as well as you… Read more...
Microsoft is bringing its Azure Virtual Desktop offering on-prem
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Microsoft has announced the general availability of Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI, bringing Microsoft Cloud capabilities directly into organizations’ own data centers. The decision comes as an evolving IT landscape reveals that not all enterprises are going all-in on cloud, offering them the option to adopt a more hybrid approach. Azure Virtual Desktop for Azure Stack HCI provides a s
Sony's latest PS5 beta update gives DualSense controllers better audio
Engadget / 2h
The latest beta update for the PlayStation 5 will make it easier to hear what's going on in your game. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced the software update, which will enable DualSense and DualSense Edge wireless controllers to produce louder audio so that you can hear in-game sounds and audio chats more clearly. In addition to giving controllers the ability to produce louder so
Up To 90% Of Lufthansa Flights Will Cancel On Wednesday Due To Strike
View from the Wing / 2h
Lufthansa’s ground staff union will strike Wednesday and Thursday. The airline estimates that they will only be able to operate 10% – 20% of flights on Wednesday, and has not provided an estimate for Thursday. Continue reading ...
Tesla owners told not to drive with Apple headsets
100+BBC News / 2h
Videos have emerged showing people wearing the virtual reality headsets while in self-driving cars.
Spotify crosses the 600M monthly active users mark
23TechCrunch / 2h
Streaming service Spotify announced today that the service now has more than 600 million monthly active users. The company said in its Q4 2023 earnings report that it added 28 million users in the quarter, which marks the second biggest quarterly gain in the company’s history. The Sweden-based company noted that apart from having 602 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 release time, maps, and everything we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
When is Season 2 dropping? Activision has now confirmed that Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 is planned for February 7 at 9AM PT / 12AM ET/ 5PM GMT. Modern Warfare 3 's next season is Season 2, a hefty refresh that adds in everything from fresh Battle Pass content to new weapons and maps. So far, plenty has been revealed about the upcoming season, which is set to launch very soon indeed. In terms of wh
JetBlue Blue Basic Fares: What Are The Restrictions?
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Back in 2019, JetBlue introduced Blue Basic , which is the carrier’s version of basic economy. In this post I wanted to go over the details of that — what restrictions are there when booking JetBlue’s basic economy fares, and are these tickets worth it? JetBlue is somewhat punitive with its basic economy fares, though frankly they could be worse. Separately, I’ve written about similar fares offer
White House: Please Don’t Be Dumb and Drive While Wearing the Apple Vision Pro
Gizmodo / 2h
Viral videos of people driving while wearing Apple’s Vision Pro have horrified the public in recent days and forced the White House to come out and say: Please don’t be dumb. Read more...
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for February 6
Mashable / 2h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Brie Larson gently mocks Jimmy Kimmel's egg cooking technique
Mashable / 2h
With Brie Larson playing a chemist-turned-cook on Lessons in Chemistry , and Jimmy Kimmel being an obsessive amateur chef, the conversation above was always likely to turn to food. But then Kimmel starts talking about eggs, and things take a turn. "I want to know, when I make scrambled eggs, what is the exact best way to make the scrambled eggs," Kimmel starts. "And I do it very specifically: I w
Modern Warfare 3 gets season 2 trailer showcasing three new 6v6 multiplayer maps
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Activision has shared a deeper look at three of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 's upcoming multiplayer maps, set to drop with the launch of Season 2. Ahead of the launch of Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 on February 7, the publisher released a brand-new trailer showcasing the next trio of 6v6 maps set to join the multiplayer roster - Stash House, Vista, and Departures. The teaser, which you can watch
2054, Part II: Next Big Thing
36Wired / 2h
“If molecules really were the new microchips, the promise of remote gene editing was that the body could be manipulated to upgrade itself.” An exclusive excerpt from 2054: A Novel.
Apple Vision Pro Review: The Era of Face Computing Is Here
How-To Geek / 2h
The Apple Vision Pro is the sleekest virtual reality headset ever, but Apple has higher ambitions for it than to be lumped in with VR as we've known it up until now. Apple is selling the Vision Pro as a new kind of computer that you work and interact with more intimately. And, frankly, right now, it needs to be a high-end computing product to justify its $3,499 starting price.
Why mental health was an important theme to explore in Genius: MLK/X
Mashable / 2h
Mashable reporter Ty Cole takes a deep dive into the mental health aspect of Genius: MLK/X with the series' cast and crew.
Google Password Manager can now be shared amongst a whole family
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Google Password Manager will now let users share their credentials with the rest of their family, as part of a drive to improve its Family Link parental control app . Accounts that are part of the same family group can share usernames and passwords with each other, with Google giving scenarios of when this may be needed, such as when a parent wants to see their child's school assignments. Oth
You might be waiting a while to start wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
We got a surprise reveal for the Samsung Galaxy Ring at the big Unpacked event last month, though we didn't get much in the way of details. Now though, we have a slightly better idea of when this new device is actually going to go on sale. Samsung exec Patrick Chomet had previously told TechRadar that the Galaxy Ring launch would be later this year, and Daniel Seung of Samsung Electronics has jus
Windows 10’s next update might come with a predictable but annoying extra – yet more badgering to upgrade to Windows 11
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Some Windows 10 users are apparently being treated (ahem) to a multi-panel pop-up that takes over the whole screen, and consists of three pages of persuading those with eligible PCs to get the upgrade to Windows 11 . This kind of effectively long-winded nag – three full screens of selling the upgrade to Windows 11 – has been seen before , but it’s now appearing again as shown by Windows Latest .
The latest Apple Pencil with USB-C charging falls to a new low
23Engadget / 3h
Apple's latest Pencil with a USB-C charging port, which has only been available since November, is currently on sale for the lowest price we've seen yet. You can grab it at Amazon for $69 , saving you $10 (13 percent) off the regular $79 price. The USB-C model is Apple's most budget-friendly pencil to date, priced at $20 less than the original model and $40 cheaper than the second-gen Apple penci
What babies can teach AI
MIT Technology Review / 3h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . Human babies are fascinating creatures. Despite being completely dependent on their parents for a long time, they can do some amazing stuff. Babies have an innate understanding of the physics of our world and can learn new concepts and languages quickly, even
Guide To JetBlue Even More Space: Is It Worth It?
One Mile at a Time / 3h
Airlines are always looking for ways to segment their consumer base, in order to get as much revenue from each passenger as possible. Over the years, we’ve seen just about all major US airlines introduce extra legroom economy seating, intended both as a reward for elite members, and as an ancillary revenue opportunity. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at Even More Space , which is JetB
Microsoft’s ‘vision for the future of Xbox’ to be unveiled next week
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The CEO of Microsoft Gaming, Phil Spencer, has confirmed that Microsoft will share its “vision for the future of Xbox” in a business update event next week. This follows weeks of rumors of the company reportedly considering a multi-platform approach for certain Xbox-exclusive games . In a post on Twitter / X yesterday (February 5), Spencer wrote: “We're listening and we hear you. We've been plann
NASA rover finds damaged helicopter in the middle of Mars desert
Mashable / 3h
After a recent rough landing, the damaged Ingenuity helicopter can't fly again. Now, NASA's Perseverance rover has spotted the grounded extraterrestrial chopper sitting alone in a valley on Mars . The NASA imagery below, processed and enhanced by the geovisual designer Simeon Schmauß , underscores the desolation of profoundly arid Mars, a desert planet that's largely lost its insulating atmospher
How to watch the new season of 'Abbott Elementary' with or without cable
Mashable / 3h
The best ways to watch 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3: BEST OVERALL Hulu (with ads) annual subscription Free one-month trial, then $79.99/year (save 16%) BEST BUNDLE DEAL Hulu + Disney+ (with ads) $9.99/month (save $5.99/month) BEST FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERS Hulu Basic (with ads) Free for one year on Go5G Next T-Mobile plans (save $7.99/month) BEST FOR STUDENTS Spotify Premium for Students with Hulu F
Here's how to get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life for $49.97
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of February 6, get Microsoft Office 2019 plus Windows 11 Pro together for $49.97. If you're looking for a way to upgrade your PC, the operating system is a great place to start, and Windows 11 Pro gives you a whole lot to work with. That includes comprehensive upgrades to security, hardware compatibility, and ease of use, among many others. And if you want to cut back on your monthly so
Let this $45.99 bundle be your introduction to cybersecurity
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of February 6, get the 2023 Masters in Cyber Security Certification Bundle for only $45.99 — reg. $135 There's a ton of material to help you learn IT concepts online , but knowing the material and knowing how to actually land a job may be pretty different things. If you're just starting out, you can study cybersecurity in practice with the 2023 Masters in Cyber Security Certification Bu
This $39.99 portable wireless charger can power 3 devices
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of February 6, get this Multi-Device Wireless Charger for only $39.99 — a 66% discount. Smart devices may make some things easier, but every one of them adds another battery to manage, and often that means another cable to cart around. Whether you're just going about your day or traveling, all those cables may be a hassle to manage. A more streamlined solution is to use one charger for
This $35 3-in-1 wireless charger folds into a phone stand
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of February 6, get this 3-in-1-magnetic wireless charging pad for just $34.99 — you'll save 50%. Apple users juggle charging cables and adapters, enjoy the magic of wireless charging, and could probably use a new trick up their sleeve. Enter, the 3-in-1 magnetic wireless charging pad , designed to juice up your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch with a single cord and at the same time for
Apple Vision Pro has an app that can help manage anxiety
Mashable / 3h
You can now use Apple Vision Pro to help manage your anxiety. The Lungy: Spaces app utilizes the features of what Apple calls “spatial computing” to create bespoke interactive breathing exercises and sound-based, active meditation. Inspired by ancient meditation practices like Tibetan singing bowls , the app lets users interact with virtual instruments to create their own relaxing soundscapes. Th
Mortal Kombat 1's third DLC fighter gets an early access release date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Producer Warner Bros. Games has revealed a release date for "early access" to Mortal Kombat 1 's third DLC character. DC's Peacemaker, who you may recognize from James Gunn's TV series by the same name , will be coming to Mortal Kombat 1 in "early access" on February 28. This likely refers to those who own the Kombat Pack - Mortal Kombat 1 's season pass of sorts. If Peacemaker's release follows
Avowed director confirms that footage from the developer direct 'was still a few weeks behind where we were at the time'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Avowed's creator, Carrie Patel, spoke out about the upcoming fantasy game and how the team over at Obsidian Entertainment is still working hard to make it the best it can possibly be. "We're getting to share more and more, but all of that is while the game is still in progress," Patel said in an interview on Dropped Frames . "One of the heartening things has been seeing fans call out some of the
Your large Google Meet calls are finally going to get some much-needed order
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Making sure everyone on your Google Meet call is paying attention to the right people and the right content should soon be easier than ever thanks to a new update. The video conferencing platform is adding the ability to pin up to three specific tiles or video feeds. In a Google Workspace update blog post , the company said the change will help meeting hosts make sure everyone in the meeting is f
The latest PS5 beta finally makes the DualSense controller microphone a little less miserable to use
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As part of the latest PlayStation 5 beta, Sony has revealed a small handful of new enhancements that might be making their way to the console in future. This includes changes to the software of the DualSense Wireless Controller and the DualSense Edge geared towards improving the audio capabilities of both peripherals. The most significant of these is improved noise cancellation while using the na
Konami has announced a new Yu-Gi-Oh digital title, alongside new AI and VR projects
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Konami has announced a new digital title as part of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters: The Legend of Duelist quarter-century event in Tokyo. Designed to bring together the earliest Yu-Gi-Oh! games to be released, the Yu-Gi-Oh Early Days Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PC - but a release date is yet to be confirmed. This collection will feature a variety of titles, including ones that w
Nintendo Switch will still be the company's 'main business' this year, says president
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch will continue to be the focus for the Kyoto-based company during the 2024 financial year. As reported by Bloomberg , Furukawa stated that the Nintendo Switch will be the company's "main business" in 2024 while declining to comment on its next console, which is largely expected to be revealed sometime this year. Nintendo a
Ambience Healthcare raises $70M for its AI assistant led by OpenAI and Kleiner Perkins
TechCrunch / 3h
Artificial intelligence has an increasing role in the world of healthcare, and startups that bring the two worlds closer are seeing significant traction with customers, and investors. In the latest development, Ambience Healthcare — has developed what it describes as an “operating system” for healthcare organizations to help clinicians complete the substantial administrative work required […] © 2
We are having the wrong debate about Biden’s decision on liquefied natural gas
MIT Technology Review / 3h
Late last month, the Biden administration announced it’s suspending permit applications for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) as it reevaluates the economic, environmental, and climate impacts of the fuel. LNG is produced by cooling natural gas into a liquid state, making it easier to store and ship to overseas markets. Natural gas itself has been a core but controversial part of the clean-en
Nintendo believes it’ll sell more Switch consoles than first thought
27Engadget / 4h
At almost seven years old, the Nintendo Switch still has life left in it — so much so that Nintendo has upped its predicted sales figures for its current fiscal year. In its third-quarter earnings release , the company announced that it was increasing Switch's projected sales from 15 million to 15.5 million. The boost follows overall third-quarter net sales that were 29.9 billion Japanese yen ($2
Techstars-backed Nigerian edtech Klas raises $1M for global scaling of online teaching platform
TechCrunch / 4h
Nigerian online teaching platform Klas has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Ingressive Capital, with participation from Techstars, HoaQ Capital, and several angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Nathan Nwachuku and Lekan Adejumo, Klas enables users to create and sell ebooks, courses, and live classes. The platform offers essential class components such as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ
CRED to acquire mutual fund startup Kuvera in wealth management push
TechCrunch / 4h
Indian fintech startup CRED has reached an agreement to buy mutual fund and stock investment platform Kuvera as part of an expansion into wealth management. The $6.4 billion Bengaluru-headquartered startup said it was attracted by Kuvera’s experienced team and expertise in enabling customers to invest directly in mutual funds and stocks with advisory and tracking […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Open Source ‘headless commerce’ builder Saleor closes $8M round led by Target Global and Zalando
25TechCrunch / 5h
Saleor — a Poland and U.S.-based startup that develops an open-source headless’ e-commerce platform that developers then use to build online shops — has pulled in an $8 million Seed-extension round led by Target Global (the investors which have previously backed the likes of Revolut and Auto1), and e-commerce giant Zalando. Also participating were SNR […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F
Colossyan uses GenAI to create corporate training videos
29TechCrunch / 5h
Most people don’t watch corporate training videos — or, in cases where the training’s mandatory, don’t give them their full attention. According to a recent poll from Kaltura, the video tech provider, 75% of staffers admit to skimming through training videos, watching them without sound or listening to them while multitasking. So, given that training […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
China’s generative video race heats up
TechCrunch / 6h
On Monday, Tencent, the Chinese internet giant known for its video gaming empire and chat app WeChat, unveiled a new version of its open source video generation model DynamiCrafter on GitHub. It’s a reminder that some of China’s largest tech firms have been quietly ramping up efforts to make a dent in the text- and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Vision Pro users will have to go to a store to reset forgotten passcodes
91Engadget / 6h
Can you imagine having to mail in a $3,499 gadget because you forgot the passcode you nominated to be able to use it? Customers who purchased the Apple Vision Pro may have to do just that if they forget their device's passcode. According to Bloomberg , the company has been telling buyers that the only way to reset their codes is to go to an Apple Store or to mail their mixed reality headset to Ap
Roblox adds real-time AI chat translation using its own language model
26Engadget / 7h
Currently serving over 70 million daily active users, Roblox is still going strong since its September 2006 launch — almost 18 years ago. The development team is now taking one step further to boost the platform's massive community, by way of providing real-time AI chat translation to connect gamers around the world. According to CTO Daniel Sturman, his team needed to build their own "unified, tr
Yamaha Motor fuels River’s ambitious electric SUV two-wheeler rollout in India
30TechCrunch / 8h
River, an Indian startup manufacturing electric two-wheelers, has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Japan’s Yamaha Motor as the nearly three-year-old startup looks to increase R&D spending and expand the market presence of its first electric ‘SUV’ two-wheeler in India. The all-equity Series B round also saw participation from startup’s existing investors, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig
Early-stage UK VC Episode 1 closes $95M third fund
20TechCrunch / 8h
Early stage European venture capital (VC) firm Episode 1 has closed its third fund at £76 million ($95 million), as the London-based investor turns to in-house “data-driven deal sourcing tools” to find the next big thing. Founded in 2013, Episode 1 has a handful of exits to its name from the 70 or so companies […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
'Russia's Google' owner pulls out of home country
86BBC News / 10h
Yandex has previously been accused of hiding information from Russia's public about the Ukraine war.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for February 6
Mashable / 10h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for Feb. 6's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, February 6, 2024
LifeHacker / 10h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for February 6, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is on the easier side; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for February 6, Wordle #962! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York T
As if 2 Ivanti vulnerabilities under exploit weren’t bad enough, now there are 3
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) Mass exploitation began over the weekend for yet another critical vulnerability in widely used VPN software sold by Ivanti, as hackers already targeting two previous vulnerabilities diversified, researchers said Monday. The new vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-21893, is what’s known as a server-side request forgery. Ivanti disclosed it on January 22, along with a
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for February 6
Mashable / 11h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some
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