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The Most Visited Frequent Flyer & Travel Sites (Results For #1, 7, and 9 Will Surprise You)
100+View from the Wing / 13h
Most frequently visited isn't the same as best, and this list in order wouldn't be close to my own estimation of best, but for those curious about a best estimate of which frequent flyer and travel websites see the most traffic here's a list that ranks 14 popular websites. Continue reading ...
A key Apple app is rumored to be getting a major upgrade in macOS 15
42TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We're set to hear much more about what's coming with macOS 15 when Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) gets underway on June 10 – and one app in particular is rumored to be getting a major upgrade. That app is the Calculator app, and while it perhaps isn't the most exciting piece of software that Apple makes, AppleInsider reckons the upcoming upgrade is "the most significant upg
How to watch Punjab Kings vs. Gujarat Titans online for free
Mashable / 22min
TL;DR: Watch Punjab Kings vs. Gujarat Titans in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The IPL , one of the most popular sporting events of the year, is back and it's back with a bang. Kicking off three weeks ago, the 2024 season is well underway with ample talent on display. The latest fixture will see Punjab Kings vs. Guj
'A whole new generation of displays': researchers develop RGB LED out of miracle material perovskite, paving the way for self sensing, solar powered displays — but its hour-long service life needs to be improved first
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The majority of personal gadgets feature LCD and OLED screens, but most just show information. To make these screens do more - like detecting touch or changing light levels - they need additional sensors. Researchers at Linköping University (LiU) in Sweden have invented a new kind of screen where all these sensor functions are built right into the screen's LEDs. The breakthrough in display techno
Save 43% on a versatile charging cable for almost any smart device
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The InCharge® X Max 100W 6-in-1 Charging Cable is on sale for £17.63, saving you 43% on list price. Leave the tangled mess of chargers at home. Remote workers and frequent travellers could get a lot of mileage out of a cable compatible with almost any smart device, and that’s exactly what the InCharge® X Max 100W Charging Cable brings to the table. This five-foot cable has two connectors
How to watch Kolkata Knights vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Kolkata Knights vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . One of the most anticipated cricket events of the year, the IPL , is back, and it's back with a host of impressive players and electrifying atmospheres. We're just three weeks into the season, so there's still plenty of ac
How to watch Manchester United vs. Coventry City online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream Manchester City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's not exactly been a season to remember for Manchester United , but winning the FA Cup could at least give fans something to cheer about. Of course, they are not there yet. Coventry City are standing in their way, with big dreams
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 21
Mashable / 3h
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 April 21'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 c
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, April 21 (game #818)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
You'll need your wits about you to solve Quordle today, because it's rather a tough one. On the plus side, it being a Sunday means you should have plenty of time to think it through. Slow and steady wins the day. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #818) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 21
Mashable / 4h
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
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 21 (game #49)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Either today's NYT Strands game is the toughest for weeks or I was off form today. I suspect it's a little of column A, a little of column B. Give it a go and see how you fare – and take advantage of my Strands hints if you need help finding the answers. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #
Elon Posts Tesla FSD 12.4 is Near While FSD 12.3.5 Starts Release
Next Big Future / 4h
Elon Musk reasserts that Tesla FSD 12.4 will be another big improvement and will be released soon. Tesla FSD 12.4 will have the driving data learned from another billion miles of driving from the one month free trial for 2 million users. The new driving data will be from many new drivers who were inexperienced ... Read more
Couple with cat - Juliusz Lewandowski , 2020.
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
huariqueje : Couple with cat - Juliusz Lewandowski , 2020. Polish, b. 1977 - Acrylic on canvas , 100 80 cm.
The Great Airline Soda Can Debate: How United’s Full Can Generosity Backfires
View from the Wing / 8h
Not only are United Airlines coach plastic cups downright pretty in blue, United Airlines will generally give you the whole can of soda and Delta usually pours out a cup for you. You’re getting more from United, cup size aside. But this doesn't work well sitting in coach. Continue reading ...
Weekly Review: April 20, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m home after a trip to Seattle this week, and am happy to be back in a warmer climate. On the points & travel front, this week American revealed details of its new Flagship Suite Preferred seat, Aegean announced it would introduce premium aircraft with flat beds, Lufthansa unveiled the timeline for introducing its new Allegris product, Air India
This camera trades pictures for AI poetry
TechCrunch / 9h
The Poetry Camera takes the concept of photography to new heights by generating poetry based on the visuals it encounters. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Transformers One Will Have Younger, Messier Robots in Disguise
46Gizmodo / 9h
Earlier in the week, we got our first look at Transformers One , and it probably didn’t look like what you were imagining. The animated movie, which is meant to serve as an origin story for Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry)—here respectively known as Orion Pax and D-16—is sillier than… Read more...
Boston Dynamics unveils a new robot, controversy over MKBHD, and layoffs at Tesla
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly news recap. The weather’s getting hotter — but not quite as hot as the generative AI space, which saw a slew of new models released this week, including Meta’s Llama 3. In other AI news, Hyundai-owned robotics company Boston Dynamics unveiled an electric-powered humanoid follow-up to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso
ryandonato: A Tiger and His Boy
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
ryandonato : A Tiger and His Boy
Women in AI: Ewa Luger explores how AI affects culture — and vice versa
TechCrunch / 9h
Ewa Luger, profiled as part of TechCrunch's series on women in AI, is co-director at the Institute of Design Informatics. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YIKES: Air Traffic Control Cleared *FOUR* Planes To Cross In Front Of Jet About To Take Off From New York JFK
79View from the Wing / 10h
Swiss flight 17 from New York JFK to Zurich was given clearance to take off on runway 4L - as four aircraft crossed right in front of it. This wasn't one plane crossing in front of the other. It wasn't one plane being cleared to land on top of the other. This was five planes being put in harms way by controller error. Continue reading ...
Puss in Boots
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
lepetitdragonvert : Artist : Zdenka Krejčová
House votes in favor of bill that could ban TikTok, sending it onward to Senate
34Engadget / 10h
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Saturday that could either see TikTok banned in the country or force its sale. A revised version of the bill, which previously passed the House in March but later stalled in Senate, was roped in with a foreign aid package this time around, likely meaning it will now be treated as a higher priority item. The bill originally gave TikTok’s Chinese par
It's Finally Happening: the Avengers Are Gonna Fight the Alien
76Gizmodo / 11h
When Disney bought 20th Century Fox , it seemed inevitable that the company would find a way to get Marvel to crossover with the Alien or Predator. It took some time, but thanks to comics it came to fruition last year with Wolverine fighting the Predator (because who else would?), and now it’s continuing by pitting the… Read more...
Your American AAdvantage Account At Risk: The Growing Crisis of Stolen Miles And How The Airline Fights Back
View from the Wing / 11h
There has been an absolute rash of American Airlines AAdvantage account fraud lately. I must have heard from a dozen readers in the past two weeks who had miles stolen. Continue reading ...
The House Passes a TikTok Ban Bill That’s on the Fast Track
Wired / 11h
The latest TikTok ban bill has been tacked onto a foreign aid package, making it much harder for the Senate to ignore.
U.S. House passes revised bill to ban TikTok or force sale
TechCrunch / 11h
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this afternoon that would require TikTok-owner ByteDance to sell the popular social media app or see it banned in the United States. Efforts to ban TikTok go back to the Trump Administration, but the issue has been revived in recent months. The House already passed a similar […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to Update Your AirPods' Firmware
21How-To Geek / 11h
Apple's AirPods are one of the company's most popular accessories, and they're pretty great. Like all modern wireless headphones, they have firmware that sometimes needs to be updated for optimal performance. AirPods firmware should update automatically, but here's how to force an update if needed.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Dulles’ iconic mobile lounges are getting a major face-lift — and a second life
The Points Guy / 11h
One of the quirkier aspects of flying out of Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C., is getting set for a major face-lift. Yes, we’re talking about Dulles’ so-called “people movers.” Over the coming years, the airport’s fleet of “mobile lounges” and “plane mates” is getting a multimillion-dollar overhaul. It’s work that, like it or not, should solidify the notorious — and, dare
Choice Hotels Sweet Spot Rewards: 29 hotels you can stay at for fewer points through June 30
70The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. In 2022, Choice Hotels began its Sweet Spot Rewards promotion. This promotion lets Choice Privileges members enjoy discounted award nights at featured hotels during certain stay periods. The featured hotels and stay dates change every few months, but the current discounts and property list are available for stays thr
Intel's formidable 288 core CPU now has a proper family name — Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest are Xeon 6 processors but is it just becoming too confusing?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
In September 2023, Intel unveiled its 288-core Xeon CPU and, at the end of February 2024, began previewing it for the AI processing industry. Given the codename "Sierra Forest", that chip will be available in the second half of this year, while customers will have to wait until next year to get their hands on its more powerful "Granite Rapids" sibling. Intel has now rebranded its Xeon family of p
Get six months of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ free at Verizon with this epic deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Verizon's just posted an awesome bonus deal for both existing and new customers today. For a limited time only, you'll be able to add on the carrier's Disney+ bundle alongside your unlimited data plan for a full six months free of charge . That means six months of unlimited access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at no extra cost. Under the usual terms, this bundle costs $10 per month as part of the c
Tesla cuts Model Y, X and S prices in the US and says it’s ending the referral program
60Engadget / 12h
Another round of price cuts has shaved $2,000 off the starting prices of Tesla’s Model Y, Model X and Model S for buyers in the US, Reuters reports. The company’s North America branch posted on X about the change to the Model Y on Friday night, at the same time announcing that Tesla is ditching its referral program benefits in all markets. According to Tesla, the “current referral program benefit
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It’s Time to Replace Your Old Portable Power Station
How-To Geek / 12h
Portable power stations are a good investment because they can last for many years and are suitable for a wide variety of uses. But if you have one that's a bit older, here are a few reasons it might be time to upgrade to a new
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