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Now that Apple killed the Apple Car, can I please have an Apple Television?
89TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
Let’s pour one out for the Apple Car fans. The hopeful few who were saving a down payment for 2025, then 2026, then 2030 and beyond. The analysts who asked on every earnings call – when is the Apple Car coming? It’s never coming, we have learned. The Apple Car has been killed , its team reshuffled into other projects. Now that we are done with the Apple Car, I hope Apple will get back to a more i
Quick Points: Use Flying Blue’s calendar search tool to find cheaper award tickets
1KThe Points Guy / 13h
Air France-KLM Flying Blue has a reputation for having a difficult-to-use award booking platform. Fortunately, the European loyalty program has made progress by squashing its pesky award search glitch and adding complimentary stopovers to its one-way award tickets (when you book over the phone). Now, you can access the Flying Blue award calendars using a simple trick on Air France’s or KLM’s webs
Y-Combinator Backed Startup Making BREAKTHROUGH Super-Efficient Mach 6 Jet Engine
Next Big Future / 1d
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
ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from MWC to new iPad and Apple car leaks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 42min
This week in the world of tech we had the Mobile World Conference – MWC 2024 – where tech companies introduced us to the weird and wonderful mobile gadgets they’re cooking up. We went to the show and saw some impressive tech including the phone of the show, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the laptop of the show, Samsung Galaxy Book 4, and the best wearable, Humane AI Pin – which featured alongside others that w
Forget about Nvidia, here's another tech firm that's absolutely loving the AI fest — Supermicro builds AI servers and saw its value rise by 8x in 12 months
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Nvidia’s market growth has been nothing short of stunning already this year, with the tech behemoth poised to potentially become the World’s Most Valuable company in the next two and a half years thanks to the explosive demand for AI. It isn’t the only company seeing a significant value increase off the back of AI however. Supermicro, a server manufacturer, has seen a jump of 800% over the past y
How to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream the Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics in the NBA for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NBA is coming to the BBC, with some absolutely massive games lined up for everyone to enjoy. And we do mean everyone, because fans from around the world can take advantage of this free coverage with a VPN . If you want
A 5-year subscription to this secure VPN is on sale for 86% off
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR : A five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN is on sale for £39.57, saving you 86% on list price. Unless you're living completely off the grid, we all have an online presence. And with that presence, there comes risk and vulnerability. If you don't already have a virtual private network (VPN), it should shoot to the top of your list. Using a VPN helps keep you safer online and less vulnerable
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for March 2
Mashable / 5h
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 2's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for March 2
Mashable / 6h
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
CDC ditches 5-day COVID isolation, argues COVID is becoming flu-like
42Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta. (credit: Getty | Nathan Posner ) COVID-19 is becoming more like the flu and, as such, no longer requires its own virus-specific health rules, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday alongside the release of a unified " respiratory virus guide ." In a lengthy background document , the age
Understanding Marriott Credit Card Eligibility Rules
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
All credit cards with welcome offers have restrictions regarding who is eligible for the bonuses, and at times they can be complicated. However, if you ask me, Marriott’s co-brand card portfolio is next-level when it comes to understanding eligibility restrictions. That’s not to say the cards are hard to be approved for, but rather that it can take some effort to understand if you’re eligible for
That Dinosaur Croissant Going Viral Right Now Is Tragically Fake
Gizmodo / 8h
Have you seen that croissant made in the shape of a dinosaur that’s gone viral in recent days on sites like Reddit and X? It’s incredibly cute. But we regret to inform you this “Croissantosaurus” was made using generative AI. In fact, if you track down where this pastry was first posted, you’ll find an entire fake… Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, March 2 (game #768)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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
Dune: Part 2 - Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and the cast discuss their physical transformations and learning the Fremen language.
Mashable / 8h
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Rebecca Ferguson, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista and Stellan Skarsgård break down their prep for Dune: Part 2. Dune: Part 2 is now in theaters.
Apple reverses decision to kill home screen web apps in the EU
Mashable / 8h
Good news, iOS users in the EU! Apple has announced that it's reversing its previously announced decision to no longer support home screen web apps, also known as Progressive Web Apps (PWA), on the iPhone. As of Friday, March 1, 2024, EU users will continue to be able to install and use home screen web apps on iOS going forward. SEE ALSO: Apple EV car killed: 5 reasons the rumored project was scr
American Airlines Will Finally Operate Boeing 787s From New York
27View from the Wing / 9h
In a scoop broken first by aviation watchdog JonNYC , American Airlines is opening up a New York Boeing 787 pilot base. Basing 787 pilots in New York will allow the airline to operate that aircraft from New York JFK without deadheading pilots in from other cities. American Airlines has been flying all Boeing 777s on long haul international routes. Continue reading ...
7 Great Deals on iPads and Accessories
Wired / 9h
From the standard iPad to the Air, we found great discounts on Apple's tablets. And a few of our favorite accessories, too.
Lenovo's future tablet may be a 3K, mid-range eReader with powerful speakers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apparently, someone at Lenovo fancies themselves as a mad scientist. A recent leak suggests the company is working on a new Tab P12 tablet housing a mishmash of features including a matte paper-like screen similar to what you find on an ereader . It’s aptly named the Tab P12 Matte Display and we like to think of it as a chimera in the shape of a tablet because there is so much going on. According
Hayden Christensen Is Glad the Star Wars Prequels Got Their Reappraisal
Gizmodo / 9h
We live in a golden age of Star Wars prequel renaissance. The biggest stories right now all go back to the age of the prequel trilogy, its stars— some of them at least — are returning left and right. Arguably the most important character in the galaxy right now, Ahsoka Tano, was born from Clone Wars’ own diligent… Read more...
Amazon Fire TV Sticks Are up to 40% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
Even in the ago of the smart TV, streaming devices abound—and are often a better choice for watching the likes of Netflix and Hulu than your flatscreen's built-in features, since they can offer a wider range of apps and greater customizability. One of your options comes from Amazon, and right now, the company is running a sale of up to 40% off on all of its Fire TV Sticks . The Fire TV Stick can
How to Make Gemini Your Default Assistant on Android
LifeHacker / 9h
Google is pushing Gemini pretty hard right now, and one way it is doing that is through the AI's integrations with your smartphone device. On Android phones, you can actually set Gemini as a replacement for your Google Assistant, allowing you to directly access the chatbot just by saying, "Hey Google." Unfortunately, using Gemini as a replacement for your assistant does come with a few caveats. H
Waymo can now charge for robotaxi rides in LA and on San Francisco freeways
58TechCrunch / 9h
Waymo received approval Friday afternoon from the California Public Utilities Commission to operate a commercial robotaxi service in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Peninsula and on San Francisco freeways. The approval removes the last barrier for the Alphabet company to charge for rides in these expanded areas. Importantly, it opens up new territory for Waymo […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res
Waymo Will Bring Autonomous Taxis to Los Angeles—Its Biggest Challenge Yet
36Wired / 9h
Waymo got approval Friday afternoon from California regulators for paid robotaxi rides in the second-largest city in the US, plus even more of the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Wild Claim at the Heart of Elon Musk’s OpenAI Lawsuit
34Wired / 9h
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI hinges on a dubious claim that the company has already developed ‘artificial general intelligence’—and handed it over to Microsoft.
Rabbit’s Jesse Lyu on the nature of startups: ‘Grow faster, or die faster,’ just don’t give up
47TechCrunch / 9h
Rabbit co-founder and CEO Jesse Lyu isn’t afraid of death … the death of the company, at least. He told TechCrunch that the company is a startup whose fortunes may be swayed by the whims of multibillion-dollar rivals — but that’s no reason to give up and go home. Appearing onstage at StrictlyVC LA, Lyu […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Report: Boeing may reacquire Spirit at higher price despite hating optics
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) Amid safety scandals involving "many loose bolts" and widespread problems with Boeing's 737 Max 9s , Boeing is apparently considering buying back Spirit AeroSystems, the key supplier behind some of Boeing's current manufacturing problems, sources told The Wall Street Journal . Spirit was initially spun out from Boeing Commercial Airplanes in
US prescription market hamstrung for 9 days (so far) by ransomware attack
20Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nine days after a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate took down the biggest US health care payment processor, pharmacies, health care providers, and patients were still scrambling to fill prescriptions for medicines, many of which are lifesaving. On Thursday, UnitedHealth Group accused a notorious ransomware gang known both as AlphV and Black Cat of hacking its su
40 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Hitting Shelves in March
Gizmodo / 10h
Book-devouring horror fans have had March 2024 circled on the calendar for some time now, anticipating Stephen Graham Jones ’ trilogy-capping The Angel of Indian Lake. But there’s plenty to please every preference this month, with haunted houses , space hotels , mythology-inspired fantasies, and so much more. Read more...
CDC COVID Guidelines Now Align With CDC Flu Guidance
Next Big Future / 10h
New guidelines from the CDC Friday bring Covid precautions in line with with those of other respiratory viruses like the flu. Here are the new CDC guidelines for respiratory viruses including COVID, flu and cold.
Climate Change on Track to Unearth Buried Nuclear Waste, Officials Warn
31Futurism / 10h
Unearthed Officials are worried that rising global temperatures could cause disposed nuclear waste, dating back to the Cold War, to resurface. According to a January report by the US Government Accountability Office, as spotted by ABC News , waste beneath former nuclear weapons testing sites could be unearthed by 2100 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. Climate change could spread
IBM has an AI SSD that can detect and eradicate ransomware in 60 seconds — but you'd kid yourself if you think you can buy it and plug it in your PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
IBM has unleashed an AI-powered SSD that can identify and neutralize ransomware threats in under a minute. However, consumers shouldn't expect to purchase this technology for personal use anytime soon. According to a November 2023 report from TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group, 89% of organizations view ransomware as a top-five existential threat. Further, a 2024 IBM X-Force Threat Intelligen
MGM Resorts and Marriott partnership live: Book Bellagio from 20,000 Marriott points
200+The Points Guy / 10h
With MGM Resorts’ big move from its multiyear partnership with the World of Hyatt program to a new one with Marriott Bonvoy , there’s one question we’ve all been waiting to ask: Just how many Marriott Bonvoy points per night will it cost to stay at big-name Las Vegas resorts such as MGM Grand, Bellagio, Aria, Excalibur and beyond? And now we know the answer. It costs as few as 5,000 Marriott Bonv
A Single Orca Killed and Ate a Great White Shark
Gizmodo / 10h
Researchers studying orcas off the coast of South Africa recently observed one of the whales consuming a great white shark alone, in just two minutes. Read more...
Delta Pilot Yanks And Kicks Lavatory Door, Trying To Rescue Passenger Trapped Inside For 35 Minutes
View from the Wing / 10h
A Delta Air Lines passenger got stuck in the lavatory for 35 minutes on a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans recently, as flight attendants and a pilot struggle mightily to free him. Lavatory man’s wife and two toddlers were waiting for him to return to his seat. She began to wonder what happened after five minutes. After ten minutes, their four year old became impatient for daddy. She ove
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for March 2024
41The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For this month, we found promotions to get up to 30% off spring travel on Southwest Airlines , save money on an Alaska Ai
The Walking Dead Just Won't Die
36Gizmodo / 11h
The zombie plague might be a bit of a MacGuffin in AMC’s The Walking Dead—you know, because the real drama comes from conflict between humans—but that life-after-death theme now applies to the franchise too. After 11 seasons of the main series , plus five previous spin-offs, the latest entry , The Walking Dead: The Ones… Read more...
Adobe Is Testing a New AI Tool That Can Create Music From Text Prompts
63Gizmodo / 11h
The era of bad robot music is upon us. Adobe is working on a new AI tool that will let anyone be a music producer—no instrument or editing experience required. Read more...
Apple bows to developer complaints, will allow web apps in EU ... with a catch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple is walking back some of its restrictive response to EU regulations that have forced it to make changes to the iPhone and iOS. When the EU said that Apple must allow third-party web browsers on the iPhone, the company responded by cutting off web apps for the EU. After developers and some users complained, the company has changed its policy and will again allow EU users to save a website as
The Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Hulu in March
LifeHacker / 11h
From greatest-of-all-time films like Dune and Poor Things to fascinating documentaries about street parties, ancient rock bands, and black market sperm donations, there are a ton of interesting movies and TV series to watch on Hulu in March. Below are my picks for the best of the bunch. Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told This documentary tells the story of Freaknik, an iconic street party/fes
Google Chrome Launched Three New Features Today
LifeHacker / 11h
Google does a lot of different things these days, but the company is still probably best known for search. As such, Google continues to improve its flagship product, adding new features to help users place more accurate searches. Friday, the company updated Chrome on iOS, Android, and desktop with a handful of new features intended to improve search. The updates are pretty subtle, and you may or
DeSantis Vetoes Florida Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
26NYT > Technology / 11h
The statute, passed by the Florida Legislature last week, would have required sites like TikTok and Instagram to deny accounts to underage users, even if their parents permitted them to do so.
Stay up-to-date on the amount of venture dollars going to underrepresented founders
TechCrunch / 11h
Stay up-to-date on the latest funding news for Black and women founders. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Russia Confirms Small But Growing Leak in Space Station
Futurism / 11h
Pfffffft Russia's space agency has confirmed that air is continuing to leak from its segment of the International Space Station and that specialists are monitoring the situation — though not enough, they say, to endanger the crew there. The news comes after NASA's ISS program manager Joel Montalbano told reporters during a Crew-8 mission briefing that Russia's Zvezda life support module had a sma
Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines
1KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Most airlines now have favorable policies if you need to cancel your flight, especially if you booked using points or miles. If you book the right fare with an airline that has friendly cancellation policies, you may not be out hundreds of dollars — or be on the hook for astronomical fees — should your travel plans change. However, with m
Lucidity, Kenton Nelson (1954-), United States
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
the-flying-salmon : Lucidity , Kenton Nelson (1954-), United States
NASA Astronauts Will Use Nikon Cameras to Snap Photos on the Moon
52Gizmodo / 11h
Nikon is making a camera you can take to space. In partnership with NASA, the company is developing a handheld camera for astronauts to use on the surface of the Moon for the upcoming Artemis missions. Read more...
Bilt Rent Day (March): Tickets to men’s NCAA playoff games, 2K bonus points and more
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: March 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can play trivia to earn Bilt points, enjoy a Rent Day SoulCycle ride, earn double points on non-rent purchases and enter to win free rent by playing the Rent Free
New Wonka Hoax: Actor Who Said She Played 'The Unknown' Is a Fraud
21Gizmodo / 12h
This week, the world had a collective freakout over “ Willy’s Chocolate Experience ,” an event in Glasgow, Scotland that ended in tears. Organizers used AI-generated ads that promised $45 Wonka wonderland, but when parents and children arrived, they found a barren, filthy warehouse. Several actors involved with the… Read more...
The Best New Movies and TV Streaming in March 2024, and Where to Watch Them
Gizmodo / 12h
It’s March. Let’s watch some movies. Welcome to io9's latest edition of the Nerd’s Watch, where we pare down the enormous lists of new films and television shows arriving on all your favorite streaming services into the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror titles we think you’ll like most. (And sometimes, just the ones that we… Read more...
WhatsApp finally forces Pegasus spyware maker to share its secret code
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) WhatsApp will soon be granted access to explore the "full functionality" of the NSO Group's Pegasus spyware—sophisticated malware the Israeli Ministry of Defense has long guarded as a "highly sought" state secret, The Guardian reported . Since 2019, WhatsApp has pushed for access to the NSO's spyware code after alleging that Pegasus was used to
Huge funding round makes “Figure” Big Tech’s favorite humanoid robot company
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / The Figure 01 and a few spare parts. Obviously they are big fans of aluminum. (credit: Figure) Humanoid robotics company Figure AI announced it raised $675 million in a funding round from an all-star cast of Big Tech investors. The company, which aims to commercialize a humanoid robot, now has a $2.6 billion valuation. Participants in the latest funding round include Microsoft, the Open
Apple changes course, will keep iPhone EU web apps how they are in iOS 17.4
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / EU legislation has pushed a number of changes previously thought unthinkable in Apple products, including USB-C ports in iPhones sold in Europe. (credit: Getty Images) Apple has changed its stance on allowing web apps on iPhones and iPads in Europe and will continue to let users put them on their home screens after iOS 17.4 arrives. They will, however, have to be "built directly on WebK
Everything new on Max in March 2024, including Oscar winners and new favorites
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
With February being as short as it is, March comes around in the blink of an eye - meaning brand new streaming titles will be arriving on Max . In addition to bingeable TV shows such as the second season of Adult Swim’s Royal Crackers , you can expect an avalanche of movies battling to be on our list of the best Max movies , spanning a multitude of genres, with action dominating Max’s March 2024
Mom Stunned to Get Text Message From Son After He Died at the Hospital
Futurism / 12h
A stunning mixup at a Canadian hospital led a family to mourn their son's untimely death — until he texted his mother, seemingly from beyond the grave. As the CBC reports , Heather Insley had already decided to donate the organs of her son, Sean Cox, when she received a mysterious text message from a number she didn't know claiming to be him. Cox, aged 43, had long struggled with addiction and ha
Say goodbye to the Facebook News tab
Mashable / 12h
RIP to Facebook's News tab. My friend's moms loved you so much. Next month, Meta will get rid of Facebook News, its news hub located in the platform's bookmarks section, in the U.S. and Australia. It already got rid of Facebook News in the UK, France, and Germany, and this move should come as no surprise to anyone who's been following Meta's continued attempts to distance its platforms from polit
Air Frying Frozen Dumplings Creates a New Kind of Crispy
LifeHacker / 12h
I air fry a great many things, but they usually fit into a few specific categories: pizza, various vegetables, and chicken wings. Despite how much I like frozen dumplings, I’ve never actually put them in my air fryer until today. Would they cook through properly? Would the texture suffer? I’m happy to report that air frying frozen dumplings works well, and they’re actually crispy in a new and exc
GM Business Card review: Solid earnings but inflexible rewards
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. GM Business™ MasterCard® overview The GM Business Card offers plenty of value for businesses with a fleet of General Motors vehicles, but not much value for anyone else. You’ll enjoy healthy earning rates with no annual fee, but minimal perks and redemption options for those who don’t spend a lot with GM.
Meta is starting to test the Threads API with third-party developers
Engadget / 12h
Meta is starting to bring the Threads API online, though it will still be some time before it’s widely accessible to developers. The company has begun testing its new developer tools with a handful of companies, Meta engineer Jesse Chen shared in a post on Threads. According to Chen, whose post was first spotted by TechCrunch , the API is currently in “beta” but a wider rollout could come “by the
Is there anything AI can’t do?
26TechCrunch / 12h
The current-generation AI technology is the tech equivalent of a toddler, and all the mediocre reviews various GenAI software is getting is tantamount to judging a fish by its ability to climb a tree. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Nvidia might be working on a PC handheld rival to Steam Deck – I just hope it won't be another Nvidia Shield
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The success of Valve’s Steam Deck has started a wave of like-minded PC gaming handheld devices including the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally . And it seems that Nvidia wants a piece of the proverbial pie, if this latest rumor is to be trusted. Nvidia is reportedly working on a PC gaming handheld of its own, according to YouTuber Moore’s Law Is Dead , with the claim that “Nvidia is getting seri
Doom can now run on an electric toothbrush – but should you be worried?
31TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We may one day reach a point where it might be easier to ask: ‘What can’t run Doom ?’ That's because YouTuber and device hacker Aaron Christophel has found a way to get the classic shoot 'em' up running on an electric toothbrush. Thanks to the rise of smart tech internet connectivity, sensors, and screens get bunged into all manner of home devices, including toasters, garbage bins, and even elect
Apple backtracks on plans to get rid of web apps on iPhones in the EU
Engadget / 12h
Apple has walked back its decision to remove home screen web apps in the European Union (EU ). After initially blaming its decision to ditch them on the Digital Markets Act’s (DMA) requirement to support non-WebKit browsers, Apple now says European users will return to enjoying the same web app experience from before when iOS 17.4 arrives early this month. “We have received requests to continue t
Dune 2 kicks butt (literally)
Engadget / 12h
I knew what I was getting into when I sat down for a press screening of Dune Part 2 : A towering sci-fi epic best viewed on an enormous theater screen, just like Denis Villeneuve's first Dune film . What I didn't realize was that it would also give me a serious back massage — it really does kick butt. That was my
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