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AI optimism sends Nasdaq to new post-Covid high
BBC News / 38min
Investors expect artificial intelligence to unleash a new wave of growth.
Here Come the AI Worms
Wired / 1h
Security researchers created an AI worm in a test environment that can automatically spread between generative AI agents—potentially stealing data and sending spam emails along the way.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 1
Mashable / 8min
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
People will be discovering Immortals of Aveum for 'years and years' says studio founder
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Immortals of Aveum's director hopes that players will discover the game for "years and years," according to a new interview. Founder of Ascendant Studios and Immortals of Aveum director Bret Robbins talked about his experiences navigating the mixed launch of the fantasy first-person shooter (FPS). Speaking in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz , Robbins stated that, when it comes to Immortals ,
If you love food, you'll love the documentary 'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros'
Mashable / 8min
Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros is every food lover and documentary lover's dream. The 44th documentary from filmmaker Frederick Wiseman ( City Hall , Titicut Follies ) takes us behind the scenes of a trio of French restaurants run by the Troisgros family. One of them, Le Bois sans Feuilles, has held three Michelin stars for 55 years; this is where the bulk of Menus-Plaisirs takes place. What foll
'The Regime' review: Kate Winslet slays in an otherwise fine satire
Mashable / 8min
A nation ruled by Kate Winslet sounds pretty fun on paper, but as HBO's new series The Regime proves, it would actually be a bleak affair. Granted, it's not Winslet herself ruling, but rather her character, Chancellor Elena Vernham. Elena leads an unnamed Middle European country from her lofty palace (really a converted hotel), tormented by the aspirations of her deceased father and her deep fear
Learn up to 25 new languages with a subscription to Rosetta Stone
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Through March 3, you can get a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone, the award-winning language-learning app , for only $159.97 with coupon code ROSETTA . That's a savings of 60%. The barrier to learning a new language is practically non-existent at this point, thanks to the proliferation of free online resources and language-learning software. If you're committed enough, you can even tr
Get this beginner-friendly drone while it's $99.99
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: As of March 1, you can snag the Ninja Dragon Alpha Z Pro 4K camera drone for only $99.99 instead of $199.99 — that's a savings of 50%. Flying a drone for the first time might be intimidating, but if you opt for a beginner-friendly quadcopter, those unsteady first flights might not end in a crash. And even if they do, it may not be as expensive if you go for a budget-friendly drone. The Nin
Learn regularly with this $49.97 nonfiction app
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: Through March 3, a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is only $49.97 instead of $299.95 — that's a savings of 83%. Your commute to and from work is a lot of time, and you might be able to use it for self-improvement. Having a teacher in the car might let you hop in the HOV lane, but it could be more efficient to get personalized learning insights from best-selling non-fiction books i
Grab this open-box Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad 10th-Gen for $99
Mashable / 8min
TL;DR: As of March 1, get the Magic Keyboard Folio for the iPad 10 for only $99.99 — that's 59% off. While tablets generally have larger display real estate than phones, they aren't the easiest to type on, especially if you're elbow-deep in a project or trying to hammer out a lengthy email. If you want to increase your speed, and reduce your typos and the chances of accidentally deleting half you
Elon Musk sues OpenAI, wants it to go nonprofit again
Mashable / 8min
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI , arguing it has breached its contract and that it should go open source, and become a non-profit organization again. OpenAI started out as a nonprofit in 2015, with Musk being one of the key investors . But in 2019, it transitioned to a for-profit company, and in 2023, shortly after launching the extremely popular ChatGPT AI chatbot , it received a ma
Crash Team Rumble ends ongoing support with a massive battle pass featuring all previous seasons' content
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Online multiplayer team game Crash Team Rumble is having its official support come to an end, less than nine months after its June 2023 launch. Spotted by VGC , Crash Team Rumble players will see a message from developer Toys for Bob upon reaching the game's main menu. It confirms that March 4 will be the day receives its final content update. However, the silver lining is that regular players wo
Forget ransomware and phishing attacks — CTOs rate human error as their number one security risk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
New research shows that human error is still widely regarded as the main threat to business security, and that's straight from the horse's mouth. Despite 90% of CTOs deploying multi-factor authentication , and 91% using identity access management technology for company security, over half (59%) said that human error is the biggest threat to their organization. Humans were ranked above both ransom
Gemini’s Culture War, Kara Swisher Burns Us and SCOTUS Takes Up Content Moderation
NYT > Technology / 17min
We finally invited someone on the podcast who is meaner to Casey than Kevin is.
Windows 11 is becoming a much more ‘accessible and productive experience’
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Microsoft has announced a raft of enhancements to its native ‘Voice Access’ voice recognition and Narrator screen reader features as part of the next preview release of Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. Revealed in a new company blog post , the ‘Voice Access’ feature, invaluable for those with disabilities, now supports additional languages, custom voice shortcuts, and additional displays - mak
Meta is killing the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia
Engadget / 1h
In early April, the Facebook News tab will start disappearing for users in the US and Australia . Meta has announced that it's deprecating the dedicated tab found in the bookmarks section of its social network as part of its efforts to "align [its] investments to [its] products and services people value the most." The company already retired the News tab in the UK, France and Germany in early Dec
Good Climate Solutions Need Good Policy—and AI Can Help With That
37Wired / 2h
Climate Policy Radar's tools scan global environmental laws to see what works and what doesn't. What its AI is discovering today will help shape the regulations of tomorrow.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the greatest of them all - Python or Java?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The technology industry has always been prone to hype. Today, the obsession with artificial intelligence (AI) is almost overwhelming and as someone who has worked with Java for over 25 years I have to admit to a certain degree of envy. It is no surprise that as AI and machine learning continue to trend, computer science graduates are gravitating to the Python programming language as it plays such
Y-Combinator Backed Startup Making BREAKTHROUGH Super-Efficient Mach 6 Jet Engine
Next Big Future / 2h
Electric motors are finally getting good enough in performance to capture efficiency gains from having a second turbine drive an adaptive cycle jet engine. This new jet engine will enable commercial flights anywhere in the world 3x faster than anything today for the same price. That's the win – Commercial flights anywhere in the world ... Read more
Spain's Tragic Tower Block Fire Exposes the World's Failing Fire Regulations
24Wired / 3h
A deadly tower block blaze in Spain has focused attention on notorious flammable building materials—but around the world, there's little momentum to stop using them.
This tiny component could help Google and others save tens of millions of dollars — new modules help improve power efficiency in AI-driven data centers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The energy consumption needs of data centres is growing exponentially, due in no small part to the increased demands of AI - around 2% of all global electricity usage is believed to be by data centers, and tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon are under increasing pressure to implement energy efficiency measures to keep their data centers running. While there are a number of clever new
Why shiny, high-tech solutions won’t solve one of Africa’s worst crises
MIT Technology Review / 4h
Hainikoye hits Accept and a young woman greets him in Hausa, a gravelly language spoken across West Africa’s Sahel region. She has three new cows, and wants to know: Does he have advice on getting them through the lean season? Hainikoye—a twentysomething agronomist who has “followed animals,” as Sahelians refer to herding, since he first learned to walk—opens an interface on his laptop and clicks
Facebook plans to shut down its news tab in the U.S. and Australia
TechCrunch / 4h
Meta is trying to distance itself from news media-related regulations and payment complexities as it is planning to remove the news tab on Facebook in the U.S. and Australia. The company said today that it will sunset the product in April 2024. Last year, Meta discontinued Facebook News in the UK, Germany, and France saying […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Save 80% on lifetime cloud storage with Koofr
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR : A lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage (1TB) is on sale for £126.23, saving you 80% on list price. Leave the “storage full” nightmares in 2023 and save yourself unnecessary frustration by storing your important files, photos, and data in the cloud. In today’s world, nearly everything runs on a subscription-based model, but now you can leave that in the past, too. With Koofr, you o
Google to remove some Indian apps over Play Store fees violation
TechCrunch / 5h
Google has warned it will begin removing apps in India from its Play store if developers do not comply with its billing policies, taking a definitive step on a three-year matter in what is the company’s largest market by users. The Android-maker said that 10 companies in the country, including “many well-established” names it did […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsung’s speedy new microSD cards are built for on-device AI and toughness
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Samsung just revealed a new generation of microSD cards that support the SD Express standard enabling lightning-fast performance. In the official announcement post , the company states it has begun sampling tests for the 256GB model which they claim will have a maximum read speed of 800MB per second. To put that into perspective, our pick for the best SD card for 2024 is the Transcend SDXC UHS-II
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 1
Mashable / 6h
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 March 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
Facebook Killing Hard-To-Find News Tab Because It Says Users Don't Care About News
Gizmodo / 7h
Facebook plans to “deprecate” its News tab for users in the United States and Australia by April, according to an announcement published Thursday night. What does that mean? As best we can tell, it means Facebook doesn’t want anyone to use the platform for news anymore and will be killing its dedicated News tab. Read more...
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 1
Mashable / 8h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
The New PS5 Slim Bundle With ‘Spider-Man 2’ Is $50 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
The new PS5 Slim has received its first major discount following its release in November 2023. Best Buy is currently selling the PlayStation 5 Slim Spider-Man 2 Bundle for $449.99 , a $50 discount from its original price of $499.99. The PS5 Slim is not just slimmer than the original PS5 (about 30% slimmer, according to IGN's review ); it also has 1TB of internal storage space, which results in an
Humanoid Robot Maker Signs Deal to Put OpenAI Tech in Their Brains
300+Futurism / 9h
AI Robot Uprising Humanoid robot maker Figure has announced a new deal with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI. The company recently closed a $675 million round of funding at a $2.6 billion valuation as well, with notable backers including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Microsoft, and AI chipmaker Nvidia. It's a notable agreement, especially considering Figure has yet to release a viable commercial product — which
Mix Dark and Light Mode on Mac with 'Gray'
LifeHacker / 9h
Like dark mode on your Mac, but not in every application? The free and open source application Gray lets you opt certain apps out of the setting, so you can be dark in some applications and light in others. Dark mode is pretty polarizing: people seem to love it or hate it. There's room for nuance, though. Maybe you love taking notes using dark mode but prefer reading long texts on bright backdrop
The First Tron: Ares Image Has a Very Juicy Easter Egg
30Gizmodo / 9h
After almost 15 years of development hell , the third Tron movie is finally in production. Star Jared Leto made the news official by dropping the first image of his character , Ares, for the 2025 release called Tron: Ares. Read more...
You Can Get a Eufy Home Security Camera System for up to 40% Off
LifeHacker / 9h
Eufy stands out among other home security camera brands in that it does not require a monthly cloud storage subscription to save video footage. These cameras can store your footage locally on the camera itself, which is a nice way to go if you're looking to cut down on your monthly subscription costs. Eufy cameras are also up to 40% off on Amazon right now , which presents yet another opportunity
SEC Is Investigating OpenAI Over Its Board’s Actions
NYT > Technology / 9h
The U.S. regulator opened its inquiry after the board unexpectedly fired the company’s chief executive, Sam Altman, in November.
For Virgin Galactic, becoming profitable means a pause in flying to space
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Virgin Galactic's VSS Unity rocket plane ignites its rocket motor moments after release from a jet-powered carrier aircraft high above New Mexico. (credit: Virgin Galactic ) Last year, Virgin Galactic seemed to finally be hitting a stride toward making commercial suborbital spaceflight. The company flew its SpaceShipTwo rocket plane to the edge of space six times in six months, giving a
Gastrointestinal disease explodes in Ala. elementary school; 773 kids out
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / An electron micrograph of norovirus. (credit: Getty| BSIP ) Officials in Alabama have shut down an elementary school for the rest of the week and are conducting a deep clean after 773 of the school's 974 students were absent Wednesday amid an explosive outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. Local media reported that only 29 students were absent from Fairhope West Elementary School on Tue
Emulation community expresses defiance in wake of Nintendo’s Yuzu lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Power (glove) to the people. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Nintendo's recent lawsuit against Switch emulator maker Yuzu seems written like it was designed to strike fear into the heart of the entire emulation community. But despite legal arguments that sometimes cut at the very idea of emulation itself, members of the emulation development community I talked to didn't seem very worried about
'Dune: Part Two' ending explained: What comes next for Paul and Chani?
Mashable / 10h
After the tremendous three hours of spice, sandworms , and Sardaukar that is Dune: Part Two , you may find yourself with some questions. Given the film's cataclysmic ending, your biggest one might just be, "What in the world comes next?" Or, "When will director Denis Villeneuve start shooting a third Dune movie, because I need it pronto?" Unlike Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet), I cannot see thr
Denis Villeneuve breaks down the evolution of sandworms in 'Dune: Part Two'
Mashable / 10h
The sandworms we see in Dune: Part Two couldn't be farther from those we see in the first Dune . Yes, they share the same physical characteristics: a circular mouth, crystalline teeth, thick hide perfect for weathering Arrakis' brutal desert conditions. But on a narrative level, they serve a different function, shifting from mysterious entities to well-known allies. "In part one, [the sandworms]
How is 'Dune: Part 2' different from the book?
Mashable / 10h
With the release of Dune: Part Two , Denis Villeneuve has officially (and successfully!) translated the entirety of Frank Herbert's Dune to the screen. Just like with 2021's Dune , Dune: Part Two makes some major changes from its source material. Some of these carry over from the first film. For example, since we didn't see any of the storyline where Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac) pretends to think Lady
Kevin Conroy's Batman Will Reunite With Mark Hamill's Joker One Last Time
Gizmodo / 10h
The era-defining, iconic Batman and Joker pairing of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill will square off one more time in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part Three. Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, March 1 (game #767)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
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
Sam Altman Under SEC Investigation for Potentially Misleading Investors
Futurism / 10h
Probalist Agenda OpenAI and its embattled CEO, Sam Altman, are apparently being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about statements made to the company's investors. As the Wall Street Journal reports , the SEC is looking at emails, including those sent by and to Altman, as its investigators figure out whether the company's investors were misled during the November bloodb
The UK’s GPS Tagging of Migrants Has Been Ruled Illegal
Wired / 10h
The UK’s privacy regulator says the government did not take into account the intrusiveness of ankle tags that continuously monitor a person’s location.
Jack Teixeira, Pentagon Leak Suspect, Expected to Plead Guilty
Gizmodo / 10h
Jack Teixeira was only 21-years-old last year when he was arrested and charged with one of the worst U.S. military leaks in recent history. A former airman with the Massachusetts Air National Guard, Teixeira has been accused by the government of leaking “Top Secret” U.S. intelligence, including classified details… Read more...
You Can Now Search WhatsApp Messages by Date on Android Too
LifeHacker / 10h
For some reason, search in messaging apps still leaves something to be desired. It's gotten better , but whether you're using Facebook Messenger or Apple's Messages, you're going to be scrolling through a lot of irrelevant texts to find the one you're looking for. WhatsApp has these two chat apps beat, here—which is funny, considering Meta also owns Messenger. But if you use WhatsApp for your mes
There’s an International Manhunt Underway for Whoever Stole a Race Car Driver's AirPods
Gizmodo / 10h
A pair of AirPods are at the center of an international mystery after Formula One driver Louis Delétraz left his headphones on a United Airlines flight. Delétraz, who said he left the Airpods under a seat in row 16 of a flight to Geneva, Switzerland, tracked the headphones as they flew across the globe. But when they… Read more...
Intuitive Machines’ first moon lander also broke ground with safer, cheaper rocket-style propulsion
TechCrunch / 10h
Intuitive Machines’ first lunar lander officially lost power today after spending seven days on the moon. The lander made history for being the first American hardware to reach the lunar surface since 1972 and the first privately built spacecraft to land on the moon. But the lander, called Odysseus, will be remembered for another reason: […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
How (and Why) to Mark and Monitor Minor the Cracks in Your Home
LifeHacker / 10h
Most homes have a few imperfections or quirks that have been there for as long as you can remember: One replacement bathroom tile that doesn't quite match the others, an old doorknob that sticks, or perhaps a gouge in the wainscoting. There are also the minor defects that make you second guess your memory; more specifically, whether they're new, or they've always been there, but you've never noti
Buy a Samsung Galaxy Book4, Get a Best Buy Gift Card Worth up to $200
LifeHacker / 10h
Samsung's Galaxy Book4 laptops have arrived in the U.S. after launching in South Korea earlier this year. This new series of Galaxy Book laptops includes four varying configurations—and at Best Buy, a purchase of a Galaxy Book currently includes a free gift card worth either $100 or $200, depending on the model you choose. This is the best deal for these new laptops available right now. If you're
Study finds link between marijuana use and cardiovascular disease
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A cannabis flower is seen at East End Flower Farm, in Mattituck, New York, on November 16, 2023. (credit: Getty | CECILIA SANCHEZ ) Survey data collected from more than 430,000 US adults over multiple years suggests a strong, statistically significant link between the use of cannabis and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, specifically heart attack and stroke. The open-access s
HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The HP Envy 6020e is one of the printers available for rent. (credit: HP ) HP launched a subscription service today that rents people a printer, allots them a specific amount of printed pages, and sends them ink for a monthly fee. HP is framing its service as a way to simplify printing for families and small businesses, but the deal also comes with monitoring and a years-long commitment
AI-generated articles prompt Wikipedia to downgrade CNET’s reliability rating
49Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto/Getty Images ) Wikipedia has downgraded tech website CNET's reliability rating following extensive discussions among its editors regarding the impact of AI-generated content on the site's trustworthiness, as noted in a detailed report from Futurism. The decision reflects concerns over the reliability of articles found on the tech news outlet after it began p
Denis Villeneuve on Why He Chose to End Dune: Part Two Like That
Gizmodo / 11h
When Dune: Part One ended on a breathless cliffhanger , audiences at least knew Dune: Part Two was on the way . Part Two does something similar, and while the odds are good that there will be a sequel , it’s not coming immediately. Read more...
Windows Copilot will soon allow you to edit photos, shop instantly, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Ever since its reveal and launch, Microsoft Copilot has been getting a steady stream of features and an upcoming update will add even more. The latest update, detailed in the official Windows blog , will arrive in late March 2024 and will introduce tons of new skills and tools. For instance, you'll be able to type commands to activate certain PC features. Simply type something like “enable batter
Lou Reed’s Widow Resurrected Him as an AI, "Sadly Addicted" to Talking to It
Futurism / 11h
Screen Reed-er Since before ChatGPT was even a thing, Laurie Anderson, the widow and longtime collaborator of the late Lou Reed, has been talking to an AI chatbot modeled after her late partner — and now, she's hooked. In a new interview with The Guardian , the 76-year-old experimental artist who just won a " Lifetime Achievement " award at this year's Grammys acknowledged the outrageousness of h
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 Review: Great Build but Underwhelming Performance
Gizmodo / 11h
Lenovo’s ThinkPad series is meant for serious business. They’re not as flashy and pretty as its Yoga line or as heavy and gaming-focused as its Legion line. ThinkPads are hardcore in terms of specs and quite boring regarding aesthetics. They’re made for professionals and are best known for their portability. Read more...
Will Forte sends love to cast and crew of scrapped 'Coyote vs. Acme'
Mashable / 11h
The saga of Coyote vs. Acme is one of the bleakest in entertainment today. The Looney Tunes-based film, a hybrid of live-action and animation directed by Dave Green and written by Academy Award nominee Samy Burch ( May December ), is being scrapped by Warner Bros. Discovery for tax purposes, even though it's completed. It's the same fate that has befallen films like Batgirl and Scoob!: Holiday Ha
Alibaba's AI video generator just dunked on Sora by making the Sora lady sing
25Mashable / 11h
Alibaba wants you to compare its new AI video generator to OpenAI's Sora . Otherwise, why use it to make Sora's most famous creation belt out a Dua Lipa song? On Tuesday, an organization called the "Institute for Intelligent Computing" within the Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba released a paper about an intriguing new AI video generator it has developed that's shockingly good at turning sti
British Airways Executive Club: Guide to Avios, elite status and transfer partners
400+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. British Airways is the largest full-service airline in the United Kingdom and flies to more destinations in the U.S. than any other European carrier. The airline’s loyalty program is called the Executive Club, and the program’s currency is called Avios. With a substantial global route network and a loyalty
Don't Worry, Apple’s Journal App Probably Isn’t a Privacy Nightmare
LifeHacker / 11h
When Apple launched its Journal app in December, Lifehacker writer Khamosh Pathak called it a good gateway for anyone interested in digital journaling . Part of that easy barrier to entry comes in the form of Journal's suggestions feature: Every now and then, the app sends you a notification recommending a journal entry based on something you did recently, whether a trip you went on, or an activi
Spirit announces 7 new routes, including 2 to Puerto Rico
95The Points Guy / 11h
Spirit Airlines is planning to launch seven new routes this May, including two to Puerto Rico . The ultra-low-cost carrier confirmed Thursday it’s planning to launch nonstop service to Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, P.R. from two continental U.S. airports: Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). T
Lordstown Motors charged with misleading investors about the sales potential of its EV pickup
TechCrunch / 11h
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged bankrupt Lordstown Motors with misleading investors about the sales prospects of its Endurance electric pickup truck. Lordstown has agreed to pay $25.5 million as a result — money that the SEC says will go toward settling a number of pending class action lawsuits against the company. “We allege […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers
James Gunn Declares Superman: Legacy Is Now Just Superman in New Suit Tease
Gizmodo / 12h
Just when you’d gotten used to the sound of Superman: Legacy , James Gunn — the film’s writer and director, as well as co-head of DC Studios —has a slight adjustment to make. In a social media post marking today’s start of filming , Gunn updated the title to just be... Superman. Read more...
Google’s Deal With StackOverflow Is the Latest Proof That AI Giants Will Pay for Data
26Wired / 12h
StackOverflow’s programming community will power a version of Google’s Gemini chatbot. It’s part of a new breed of AI data licensing deals with websites seeking a cut of the generative AI boom.
Windows 11 Can Use Your Android Phone as a Webcam
How-To Geek / 12h
Continuity Camera has been an incredibly useful addition for Mac computers. Apple got tired of all of the complaints that MacBooks' cameras weren't good enough, so as a solution, it added the ability to let you use your iPhone's cameras as a webcam for your Mac computer. If you happen to have an Android phone and a Windows computer, you're in luck, because you're about to get a similar feature.
A minor league baseball team trolls Disney with its ‘Steamboat Willie’ jerseys
TechCrunch / 12h
I’ve seen enough: The prize for the best use of public domain Mickey Mouse goes to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. For its public domain theme night, the minor league baseball team will wear jerseys made entirely of iconic images that are no longer protected by copyright: Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” King Kong, and the earliest […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Get free food at the airport: Which cards offer Priority Pass restaurant access?
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Airport lounge access is one of my favorite credit card benefits. You can get free food and drinks while waiting in a more comfortable area before your flight. However, some lounges aren’t great. And their food offerings may be little more than a pack of Oreos. If you need to grab a meal at the airport before a fligh
Oprah Exits Weight Watchers Board After Admitting She Took Weight Loss Meds
54Futurism / 12h
Oprah Winfrey is leaving Weight Watchers after nearly a decade — and after admitting in recent months that she'd used weight loss medications. As the company announced in a press release , Winfrey will not be seeking re-election on the Weight Watchers' board of directors, which she joined in 2015, and will be donating her stake in the company to the National Museum of African American History and
Diversion Disaster: Twice in One Week, Ryanair Flights To Tenerife Descend Into Chaos
View from the Wing / 12h
Two Ryanair flights operating the same route both had to divert because of onboard fights within the past week. Continue reading ...
Ultra-Processed Foods Have Disturbing Health Effects, Large Review Finds
Gizmodo / 12h
A lifetime of snacking and frozen food dinners may affect your body in lots of surprising ways, new research suggests. The study, a large-scale review of the existing evidence, found an association between regularly eating ultra-processed foods and a higher risk of many health problems. It also found that these foods… Read more...
Amazon Slaps Apple's iPhone 15 FineWoven Case With 'Frequently Returned' Warning
48Gizmodo / 12h
Apple’s Finewoven case for the iPhone 15 has received so many returns that Amazon has started putting a warning label on the product. What, exactly, is the issue? Many people are complaining it’s uncomfortable to hold and scratches easily. Read more...
Fisker is laying off 15% of staff and says it needs more cash ahead of a ‘difficult year’
24TechCrunch / 12h
Electric vehicle startup Fisker is planning to lay off 15% of its workforce and says it likely does not have enough cash on hand to survive the next 12 months. The company says it is trying to find a way to raise that money as it works through a pivot from direct sales to a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A leaky database spilled 2FA codes for the world’s tech giants
49TechCrunch / 12h
A technology company that routes millions of SMS text messages across the world has secured an exposed database that was spilling one-time security codes that may have granted users’ access to their Facebook, Google and TikTok accounts. The Asian technology and internet company YX International manufactures cellular networking equipment and provides SMS text message routing […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Science Journal That Published ‘Rat Dck’ AI Gibberish Speaks Out
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Don’t worry—the rat dck can no longer hurt you. The open-access paper that contained bizarre, AI-generated imagery of rat genitalia and gibberish graphics has been retracted by its publisher, which said that the study authors violated the journal’s guidelines. Read more...
How Long Do ‘Lifetime Warranties’ Actually Last?
LifeHacker / 12h
When you’re told a product has a lifetime warranty, you would be forgiven for assuming that means you can get it repaired or replaced at any time—five days after you bought it or five decades after you bought it. And in some cases that is actually true—but in many cases it’s not true at all . Here’s what to know about so-called "lifetime" warranties. The laws surrounding warranties are messy and
Mexico beach deals: Fly to Cancun, Guadalajara, San Jose del Cabo from $222
The Points Guy / 12h
The flight sales to Mexico keep coming. This latest deal offers great prices, as low as $222, on nonstop flights to various destinations — perfect for travelers looking to sink their toes into Mexico’s pristine beaches and enjoy some quality downtime. The discounts apply for flights to some of the most popular cities south of the border, including Cancun, Guadalajara and San Jose del Cabo. There
Windows 11 Update Has Improved Copilot, Photos App, Widgets, and More
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft has announced a major update to Windows 11, with many of the improvements that have been in testing over the past few months. That includes changes to Copilot, a Generative Erase option in the Photos app, improved Snap layouts, and much more.
Tesla must face racism class action from 6,000 Black workers, judge rules
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on September 18, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Justin Sullivan ) Tesla must face a class-action lawsuit from nearly 6,000 Black people who allege that they faced discrimination and harassment while working at the company's Fremont factory, a California judge ruled. The tentative ruling from Alameda County Superior Court "certifies a class defined as
The Long History of How the Rebels Originally Stole the Death Star Plans
28Gizmodo / 12h
In current Star Wars canon, the plot to steal the Death Star’s technical plans is incredibly straight forward: it’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story , the tale of Galen Erso’s sacrifice and the ragtag team that swooped down to Scarif and gave their lives to ensure that data fell into Rebel hands. But in the expanded… Read more...
The FBI Is Using Push Notifications to Catch Sexual Predators
33Gizmodo / 12h
Most people turn on mobile push notifications and then promptly forget about them. However, it turns out that if you’re up to no good, those notifications could get you thrown in prison. The Washington Post reports that the FBI has been using mobile push notification data to unmask people suspected of serious crimes,… Read more...
Rapid Progress With AI Video Tools
Next Big Future / 12h
Pika Lipsync and T2 Remake are examples of the rapid progress in AI Video tools. We will get TV show and movie length generation of AI videos this year. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. 2024 is the year AI video goes crazy. Lightricks just unveiled @LTXStudio, a platform that allows you ... Read more
US Requests Activation of SpaceX Starshield Broadband Over Taiwan
Next Big Future / 12h
SpaceX is reported to have a Starshield internet service contract with the US military. A congressmen has requested activation of the service over Taiwan from SpaceX. SpaceX and Elon Musk will provide an update by March 8, 2024 on the status of activation and operations. SpaceX says it is in full compliance with all of ... Read more
This Is the First Song Ever Released as a Physical Slice of Pizza
300+Gizmodo / 12h
And they say physical media is dead. The popularity of vinyl records continues to explode, and even the humble CD is staging a comeback after revenue from physical music sales hit a decade high. That’s great if you’re
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