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Elon Musk Confirms He’s Been Roleplaying as a Toddler for Years
500+Gizmodo / 11h
A 108-page deposition of Elon Musk went public on Monday, as first reported on by HuffPost . The deposition occurred on March 28, where the billionaire discussed his strange alternate X accounts. One of the accounts filed in the case is @ermnmusk, according to HuffPost, which has long suspected to be a Musk burner… Read more...
Stephen Colbert mocks Fox News' solar eclipse coverage
200+Mashable / 18h
Monday's solar eclipse brought with it plenty of media buzz, but during his Late Show monologue Stephen Colbert drew particular attention to Fox News' over-the-top coverage — and the network's decision to use the eclipse to try and scare viewers on the topic of immigration. "Oh yes. Immigrants in dark clothing are using the eclipse to sneak across the border," says Colbert in the clip above. "The
Is your Intel Core i9 CPU crashing when playing games? You’re not alone – and Intel’s investigating worrying reports of instability
85TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Intel is now investigating reports into its high-end 13th-gen and 14th-gen processors experiencing problems in terms of crashing when gaming, according to a new report. This comes from Wccftech , with the article writer noting that they have run into stability issues with a Core i9-13900K CPU in a new gaming PC built back when the RTX 4090 first came out. Over the past couple of months, there hav
Truecaller launches a web client for its Android users
TechCrunch / now
Caller identity company Truecaller announced a web version, named Truecaller for the web, today to provide SMS and chat mirroring, call notifications, and number search functionality. At launch, this will be available only for Android users in India with plans to expand to other territories. All Truecaller for Android users can link their devices to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
Ars Technica - All content / 55min
Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New York to Miami and accommodation so Ars could drive the 500e. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. It's cliché to describe an Italian automaker as operating on a slower, more laid-back timetable than its rivals, but that seems t
How to unblock and watch Xnxx porn for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free porn sites. This high-speed VPN can reliably bypass content restrictions to unblock sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and Xnxx. There is a time and place for visiting your favorite porn sites . There are a lot of locations around the world that block access to sites like Pornhub and xHamster , and that's probably for the best. However, there is
16 of the best Cambridge University courses you can take for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Cambridge University are available to take for free on edX. Have you ever heard of Cambridge University? Of course you have. It's one of the most famous educational institutions in the world. How could you not? You might think that your opportunity to become a Cambridge University student has been and gone, but there is still time. A wide range of online
Secure the best deal on lifetime access to Rosetta Stone plus over 1,000 skill courses
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is on sale for £120 with the code ENJOY20. You never have to stop learning if you don’t want to, but there are more ways to do it than at a desk in school. There will always be new hobbies to try or skills to acquire. You might even find a new career opportunity along the way. If you want a giant menu of new things to
Color me surprised: Kobo's finally beaten Kindle with its latest ereaders
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Color ereaders aren’t new – brands like Onyx and PocketBook have been making them for a while – but I’ve been waiting a long time to see a color-screen Kindle or Kobo . It’s finally happened with the Japanese-Canadian brand today (April 10) announcing not one, but two new color ereaders at the same time! Called the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, both tablets are upgraded versions of the
Kobo’s new ereaders include its first with color displays
Engadget / 1h
Rakuten has a trio of new Kobo ereaders, including the company’s first two with color displays. On Wednesday, the company revealed the $220 Kobo Libra Colour and $150 Clara Colour alongside the monochrome $130 Clara BW. You can preorder them today, ahead of their April 30 launch. The Kobo Libra Colour has a seven-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display, which should have a noticeable improvement with 16 lev
Kobo's First Color eReaders Look Great
How-To Geek / 1h
There's a reason why most eReaders don't come with color screens. Most books are just text with minimal images, so you won't notice whether or not an eReader is actually equipped with a monochrome or color screen unless there are actual illustrations inside of the eBook. Still, if you want a fuller, richer experience that you can use to enjoy those more colorful books, there are a few options. Ra
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 10
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 10'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
'Joker: Folie à Deux' trailer shows Lady Gaga in action as Harley Quinn
Mashable / 3h
The official teaser trailer for musical Joker: Folie à Deux is here, and it looks like the Clown Prince of Crime has found his queen. The sequel to the 2019 supervillain origin story , Joker: Folie à Deux catches up with clown-themed criminal Arthur Dent (Joaquin Phoenix), whose life doesn't appear to have gotten much better since we last saw him. Now a patient at Arkham State Hospital, Arthur dr
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 10
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
Joker: Folie à Deux's First Trailer Sends in the Clowns
32Gizmodo / 4h
After what feels like years of waiting—mostly, because it has been —we finally have our first extended look at Joker: Folie à Deux in action, bringing laughs, sorrow, and music to Todd Phillips’s vision of the Batman’s most legendary foe . Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 10 (game #807)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today's Wo
Journey to Middle-earth in a New Immersive Musical Based onThe Lord of the Rings
33Gizmodo / 6h
Get ready to experience The Lord of the Rings in a new musical retelling of J.R.R. Tolkien ’s lore. Directed by Paul Hart, The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will soon make its move from a run at the UK’s Watermill Theatre to the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Read more...
Proxima Fusion raises $21M to build on its ‘stellarator’ approach to nuclear fusion
TechCrunch / 6h
Munich-based Proxima has raised €20 million ($21.7M) in a seed round to begin building its first generation of fusion power plants. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro Just Got Ears
LifeHacker / 6h
The latest version of Google's AI—Gemini 1.5 Pro—can hear you now. Gemini is Google's rebranded bot, previously called Bard, and Gemini 1.5 Pro is the latest iteration of the model made available to a limited number of developers in February of this year. Gemini 1.5 Pro has the capability to process text, code, video, and (now) uploaded audio streams , including audio from video, which it can lis
After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / In this video frame from ULA's live broadcast, three RS-68A engines power the Delta IV Heavy rocket into the sky over Cape Canaveral, Florida. (credit: United Launch Alliance) The final flight of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV Heavy, one of
I Went to CinemaCon and Got Caught in Twisters’ Suck Tube
Gizmodo / 7h
Lots of people come to Las Vegas for this sort of thing, but I had it done for free. I’m talking about stepping into the new theatrical standee for Universal’s upcoming film, Twisters. It’s a giant tube that you can stand in, lock the door, flip a switch, and then air blows all over you as if you are standing in a… Read more...
Google Chrome Enterprise Premium wants to make the browser the next level of protection for your business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google has unveiled plans to boost enterprise security with a specialized new version of its Chrome browser . Unveiled at Google Cloud Next 24 , Chrome Enterprise Premium looks to offer an extra layer of endpoint protection through the browser itself. With users across the world accessing Chrome on their mobile and workplace devices, and across different software versions and platforms, the compa
AI Can Pretend To Be Stupider Than It Really Is, Scientists Find
200+Futurism / 7h
Psychobabble A new study suggests that advanced AI models are pretty good at acting dumber than they are — which might have massive implications as they continue to get smarter. Published in the journal PLOS One , researchers from Berlin's Humboldt University found that when testing out a large language model (LLM) on so-called "theory of mind" criteria, they found that not only can AI mimic the
Cambium is building a recycled wood supply chain
20TechCrunch / 7h
The global demand for wood could grow by 54% between 2010 and 2050, according to a study by the World Resources Institute. While some building materials like steel get consistently recycled back into the supply chain, wood does not. Cambium hopes to fix that. Cambium looks to build the supply chain that keeps wood from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
True Anomaly CEO finds the silver lining in the startup’s anomalous first mission
TechCrunch / 7h
True Anomaly’s first mission didn’t go as planned by any stretch of the imagination, but the space and defense startup’s CEO, Even Rogers, said he doesn’t consider it a failure. Providing new details on what went right and wrong, he explained how they’re turning this anomaly into a “success story.” Though the company has yet […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This New Samsung Tablet Comes With a $100 Amazon Gift Card
LifeHacker / 7h
Samsung has refreshed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a couple times since its initial release in 2020: It was revamped in 2022 and again this year. The 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is currently $329.99 on Amazon, which isn't a particularly good value for your money compared to other mid-range tablets available. However, Amazon is throwing in a $100 gift card, which makes this a more enticing deal. Sam
You Can Get This Retro Keyboard and Mouse on Sale for $50 Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
You can get this retro keyboard and mouse set on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $139.99). Both the mouse and keyboard connect via a 2.4G wireless connection and have a range of up to 33 feet. The keyboard has rounded keys and a 104-key design with a Num pad, and it has built-in noise reduction for quiet typing. Both devices only need one AA battery (not included), and both devices have an automa
Which points or miles should I collect if I don’t travel often?
The Points Guy / 7h
We periodically get a question from readers: “” No single answer is best for everyone. For example, a cash-back rewards card might be best if you don’t travel much at all. However, if you have a particular airline or hotel loyalty program you strongly prefer, that will need to be considered. For ease, I’ll assume you want to earn points and miles instead of cash-back rewards. With this assumption
RIP Peter Higgs, who laid foundation for the Higgs boson in the 1960s
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A visibly emotional Peter Higgs was present when CERN announced Higgs boson discovery in July 2012. (credit: University of Edinburgh ) Peter Higgs , the shy, somewhat reclusive physicist who won a Nobel Prize for his theoretical work on how the Higgs boson gives elementary particles their mass, has died at the age of 94 . According to a statement from the University of Edinburgh, the ph
Will the Fallout TV Series Radiate the Tone of the Video Games?
Gizmodo / 8h
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Earn double Avios on flights and British Airways Holidays packages
The Points Guy / 8h
British Airways is running a great double Avios offer for its Executive Club members on flights to Europe from the United Kingdom and on European British Airways Holidays packages. With this offer, you’d stand to earn at least 2 Avios per British pound ($1.27) spent on both flights and British Airways Holidays packages. If you use a points-earning credit card when taking advantage of this deal, y
There's One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill
Gizmodo / 8h
Americans have wanted a federal privacy law for years but intensive lobbying by the tech industry and general incompetence by our federal legislators has repeatedly thwarted that desire. Well, in 2024, it’s possible that we may finally get a strong federal privacy law. Read more...
London Underground 101: A guide to getting the Tube in London
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve never visited London before, navigating its iconic Tube system can be either an adventure or a confused mess of Tube lines, fair types and labyrinthian stations. You might not have initially thought so, but there’s a lot more to it than just getting to a station, hopping on a train and then exiti
X automatically changed 'Twitter' to 'X' in users' posts, breaking legit URLs
100+Mashable / 8h
It might be easy to forget at times, but technically, Twitter is no more. Elon Musk changed the name of the company to "X" last summer. Yes, the main domain name for Musk's X is still Twitter.com. Yes, there are multiple official pages on the platform where the company still refers to it as "Twitter." Yes, most people still call it "Twitter." But, Musk's social media platform is officially called
Cathay Pacific Worker Discovers Foreign Objects In Airbus A350 Engine Minutes Before Takeoff For Zurich
View from the Wing / 8h
A Cathay Pacific employee posted to Facebook, before deleting their post, that they caught “foreign objects” left in the engine of an Airbus A350-1000 half an hour prior to departure from Hong Kong. Continue reading ...
Tesla Settles Suit Accusing Autopilot of Killing Driver Instead of Going to Court
22Futurism / 8h
In an apparent attempt to avoid public scrutiny, Tesla has settled with a family who sued the company over the death of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two. Huang died after his Model X SUV crashed into a highway barrier in 2018 while the vehicle's Autopilot feature was turned on. As CNBC reports , the company settled right around the time that jury selection was kicking off in a Ca
How to Use Google's New 'Find My Device' Service to Track Your Stuff
LifeHacker / 8h
On Monday, Google officially rolled out its Find My Device network for Android —not to be confused with Apple's Find My network, of course. But the similar names are appropriate in this case, since Google's new service works just about the same as Apple's—and Tile's, for that matter. Google's service helps you find devices you've left behind or misplaced by leveraging the greater network of Andro
Remodel With These Materials for an Easier-to-Clean Home
LifeHacker / 8h
A clean house is a happier house. But keeping a homes clean isn’t easy—the average person spends about five hours cleaning their home each week, and chances are good that doesn't cover all of it. (There’s a reason they call them “chores.”) One reason keeping the house tidy can take so much time and effort is due to the materials and design choices in your home. Some materials are just easier to k
Is the Hilton Surpass Amex card worth the annual fee?
27The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees ) if you’re a Hilton loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic Hilton Gold elite status . Hilton Gold status includes complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and boosted
Confused about Google's Find My Device? Here are 7 things you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It took a while, but Google has released the long-awaited upgrade to its Find My Device network . This may come as a surprise. The update was originally announced back in May 2023 , but was soon delayed with apparent launch date. Then, out of nowhere, Google decided to release the software on April 8 without major fanfare. As a result, you may feel lost, but we can help you find your way. Here's
IF AI LLM Queries Replace Google Internet Search
Next Big Future / 8h
Brad Gerstner at Altimeter Capital describes how the large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT could replace Google Internet Search. The cost per llm query is about 10 to 100 times more than the internet search. However, by consistently getting the cost for LLM query down to 1 to 2 cents then those queries would be ... Read more
$2 Trillion AI Data Center Market
Next Big Future / 8h
Jensen Huang described how the $1 trillion in current data centers will see another $2 trillion of AI accelerated data centers added over the next few years. Brad Gerstner, Altimeter Capital, describes the impact of adding those AI data centers on energy and computer chips.
Snapshot of the Race for More AI Compute
Next Big Future / 8h
The number of Nvidia H100 and other Nvidia chips that an AI company represents the AI compute resources of that company. Elon indicated that a recent chart showing Meta leading on the GPU count and Tesla trailing at 10,000 G100 GPUs. Microsoft and OpenAI would also have higher GPU counts. It is unclear why Microsoft ... Read more
Poe introduces a price-per-message revenue model for AI bot creators
27TechCrunch / 8h
Bot creators now have a new way to make money with Poe, the Quora-owned AI chatbot platform. On Monday, the company introduced a revenue model that allows creators to set a per-message price for their bots so they can make money whenever a user messages them. The addition follows an October 2023 release of a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Delta Updates Boarding Process, Introduces Zone-Based Boarding
89One Mile at a Time / 8h
We constantly see airlines tinkering with their boarding process, all with the stated goal of maximizing efficiency, or something. As reported by Zach Griff , Delta Air Lines will be updating its boarding process shortly, as the airline transitions from branded boarding to zone-based boarding. How Delta is updating its boarding process As of May 2024, Delta will be making changes to its boarding
Faraday Future faked early sales, lawsuits claim
TechCrunch / 8h
Two internal whistleblowers at Faraday Future claim the troubled EV company has been lying about some of the few sales it has announced to date. They also claim founder Jia Yueting has “weaponized” the EV startup’s HR department to retaliate against anyone who speaks up about these alleged misrepresentations. The employees, Jose Guerrero and Victoria […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Elon Musk denies knowing who’s suing him to dodge defamation suit
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) After Elon Musk was accused of defaming Ben Brody —a 22-year-old Jewish man falsely linked to a neo-Nazi brawl in tweets that Musk responded to last year—the owner of X (formerly Twitter) sat for a heated Zoom deposition where he repeatedly denied ever knowing who Brody was. When Brody's attorney, Mark Bankston, asked Musk if he thought he ever
EPA seeks to cut “Cancer Alley” pollutants
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / An oil refinery in Louisiana. Facilities such as this have led to a proliferation of petrochemical plants in the area. (credit: Art Wager ) On Tuesday, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced new rules that are intended to cut emissions of two chemicals that have been linked to elevated incidence of cancer: ethylene oxide and chloroprene. While production and use of these chemi
Daisy Ridley Is Finally Ready for Her Star Wars Return
200+Gizmodo / 9h
Rey Skywalker will be all grown up when Daisy Ridley reprises the role of this generation’s Star Wars Jedi heroine . Ridley told Empire Magazine she’s “coming in a bit more eyes wide open” to her new film, and added “I suppose I feel more like I’m owning it. I suppose I owned it the first time. Basically, I’m an adult… Read more...
I miss the old Instagram - but the last thing I need is a clone from TikTok
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
I remember when Instagram first launched back in 2010, and all my mates at school were crowded around my friend's iPhone 4 making our Instagram accounts and brainstorming cool handle ideas. Things have changed so much since then, and I truly miss the 'old' Instagram. That being said, I don’t think I miss it enough to have TikTok step in and try to fill in the gap. A notification on the app stated
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
26Wired / 9h
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold.
NASA's Lunar Orbiter Captures Fuzzy Glimpse of Separate Spacecraft Around the Moon
Gizmodo / 9h
In a rare encounter, two lunar spacecraft crossed paths as they orbited the Moon in opposite directions. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter , also known as Danuri, in a series of snapshots taken against the cratered backdrop of the Moon. Read more...
Texas Launches AI Grader for Student Essay Tests But Insists It's Not Like ChatGPT
45Gizmodo / 9h
Kids in Texas are taking state-mandated standardized tests this week to measure their proficiency in reading, writing, science, and social studies. But those tests aren’t going to necessarily be graded by human teachers anymore. In fact, the Texas Education Agency will deploy a new “automated scoring engine” for… Read more...
This cruise company just ordered 8 new ships — and thinks other lines will, too
23The Points Guy / 9h
Despite a recent surge in cruise popularity , the number of new cruise ships under construction is set to taper off after 2024. However, one company plans to keep building them and has indicated lines will likely follow suit. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — which operates Norwegian Cruise Line , Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises — has placed an order for eight new vessels across its
Harvard Develops "Intelligent" Liquid That Can Be Programmed
100+Futurism / 9h
Smart Water Harvard researchers have created what they're characterizing as an "intelligent liquid" — or in more specific terms, a programmable fluid with a unique structure that allows it to radically alter its properties, in an intriguing development for the burgeoning field of metamaterials. While the substance may not literally be "intelligent," it is remarkably responsive. As detailed in a n
These Innovative Earbuds Are Designed to Be Easily Repairable
LifeHacker / 9h
Fairphone, an Amsterdam-based phone company that aims for sustainable and ethical business practices, has unveiled the Fairbuds , a pair of noise-canceling wireless earbuds. Just like the company's Fairphone 5, which is built to be easily repairable , the Fairbuds are designed to be easy to repair. Sadly, that kind of thing is pretty rare in the tech world, but it's a much more consumer- and plan
Where and When to See the Next Solar Eclipse
LifeHacker / 9h
I have eclipse envy. I live in Los Angeles, and yesterday we only got a puny quarter eclipse—kind of cool, but far from the totality experience. I’m extremely jealous of my friends and family who got to witness the shadow of the moon fully swallow the sun, so I’ve vowed to see the next one. If you’re in the same boat, I have good news and bad news. The good news: You won't have to wait too long t
Back To The Future: Delta Air Lines Returns To Boarding Zones, Downgrades Diamond Elites
View from the Wing / 9h
Delta Air Lines is moving from 'branded boarding' to having 8 boarding zones starting May 1, although things are even more complicated than that because there are still groups that are called to board before and in the middle of those zones. This is supposed to streamline boarding and be better for customers by... copying American and United, and copying Delta itself from 2017. Continue reading
Best Moments From Elon Musk's Deposition He Doesn't Want You to Read
300+Gizmodo / 9h
Elon Musk’s recent deposition , made public in a transcript published by HuffPost on Monday, revealed several interesting details about the owner of X. The deposition also included several heated exchanges between Musk, his lawyer, and the plaintiff. We read the whole 108-page transcript and pulled the best moments. Read more...
Aliens' Villain Carter Burke Is Back! And Paul Reiser Told Us All About It
84Gizmodo / 9h
James Cameron’s Aliens is one of the great sequels of all time. Heck, it might be one of the greatest movies of all time . And, in the almost 40 years since its release, moments, images, and characters from the film have cemented themselves in the pantheon of pop culture. Read more...
“Google Vids” is Google’s fourth big productivity app for Workspace
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Is that Google Slides? Nope it's Google Vids, the new video editor that seems to just make souped-up slideshows. [credit: Google ] If you had asked me before what Google's video editor app was, I would say "YouTube Studio," but now Google Workspace has a new productivity app called "Google Vids." Normally a video editor is considered a secondary application in many productivity suites, but Google
Thousands of LG TVs are vulnerable to takeover—here’s how to ensure yours isn’t one
Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (Enterprise T1068)•
45Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As many as 91,000 LG TVs face the risk of being commandeered unless they receive a just-released security update patching four critical vulnerabilities discovered late last year. The vulnerabilities are found in four LG TV models that collectively comprise slightly more than 88,000 units around the world, according to results returned by the Shodan search engine for
Pop Music Is Mad. Social Media Loves It
25Wired / 9h
A new study found that song lyrics are now angrier, more repetitive, and vain. Consensus wavers, but what remains incontestable is social media’s impact on the music we hear most.
Tesla risks losing its lead without an inexpensive EV
TechCrunch / 9h
Given flagging sales of the company’s existing product line, a mass-market electric vehicle would be a welcome shot in the arm. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking
68Engadget / 9h
The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console . With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides (limited) access to its homebrew servers without jailbreaking your dusty old console. An SSL (secure sockets layer) is a protocol that encrypts the connect
Messenger now lets you create shared albums, send HD photos and share larger files
22TechCrunch / 10h
Meta announced on Tuesday it’s rolling out the ability for Messenger users to create shared albums in chats, send photos in high-definition, and share larger files up to 100MB in size. With these new features, Messenger is targeting people who tend to create shared albums or share HD images via services like Google Drive. Up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential
100+Wired / 10h
SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal.
Game of Thrones' Jon Snow Spin-Off Will Know Nothing (Because It's Dead)
51Gizmodo / 10h
With House of the Dragon’s return coming in a few short months, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight having just cast its Dunk and Egg , Game of Thrones fans might be curious about the status of Kit Harington’s long-teased Jon Snow spin-off . We finally have an update, and it’s not looking good for our… Read more...
Apple Vision Pro: I tried it on a plane and it was chaotic
Mashable / 10h
Mashable's tech editor Kimmie G put Apple's Vision Pro to the test on her JetBlue flight from JFK to Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica. Here's how it went.
Check out the complete roundtable lineup at TC Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch / 10h
Among the highlights of Early Stage are its fan-favorite roundtable sessions. These intimate gatherings, guided by experts, delve into targeted subjects crafted to enlighten, invigorate, and enhance your entrepreneurial endeavors. Moreover, they serve as prime opportunities to forge connections with like-minded individuals. Networking, anyone? Take a look at the complete roundtable roster for thi
Arturia stuffed almost all of its software emulations into this new keyboard
20Engadget / 10h
Arturia just released a new standalone synthesizer called the AstroLab . This 61-key stage keyboard is basically the company’s Analog Lab software in hardware form, which makes it perfect for live performances. The synth boasts ten dedicated sound engines and access to 35 virtual instruments, including the vast majority of the emulations found with the iconic V Collection . It also costs $2,000.
Target Circle: Everything you need to know about Target’s revamped cards and loyalty program
The Points Guy / 10h
You probably don’t need another reason to shop at Target, but the popular retail chain is giving you one anyway. Or three, to be exact. Building on the popularity of the Target RedCard debit card , the Target RedCard credit card and the Target Circle loyalty program, Target is streamlining and improving its loyalty offerings. It’s bringing all three under the Target Circle umbrella. As of April 7
Open-sourcing generative AI
MIT Technology Review / 10h
The views expressed in this video are those of the speakers, and do not represent any endorsement or sponsorship. Is the open-source approach, which has democratized access to software, ensured transparency, and improved security for decades, now poised to have a similar impact on AI? We dissect the balance between collaboration and control, legal ramifications, ethical considerations, and innova
Does Intel’s CEO get paid more than AMD’s CEO? The answer might not be that surprising, if you think about it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
New figures have claimed Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger saw a significant increase in his earnings in 2023, but it was still only just over half of what Lisa Su, CEO of rival company AMD, made. According to MarketWatch , Gelsinger's total compensation in 2023 was $16.86 million, a 45% increase from his 2022 earnings of $11.61 million, as revealed in Intel's 2024 proxy statement. In contrast, Su's total
Why I Stopped Listening to Music on My Phone (Mostly)
How-To Geek / 10h
Did you know the standard music on your smartphone plays from low-quality audio files? Upon learning this, I jumped ship from smartphones to digital audio players (DAPs), especially after understanding the clear benefits concerning sound and functionality.
AI-Powered Camera Takes Pictures of People But Instantly Makes Them Naked
100+Futurism / 10h
Exposure Settings German artist Mathias Vef and designer Benedikt Groß have teamed up to create a "deepfake camera" that immediately undresses its subjects, with or without consent. The camera, dubbed NUCA , is a consumer-sized device that uses AI to generate nude pictures of practically any clothed person in a matter of seconds. Sure, it's a glaring privacy violation in the form of a compact cam
Aqara Just Released a New Motion and Light Sensor
LifeHacker / 10h
Aqara makes a lot of smart products, but they made their bones as a brand that produces smart sensors . Their Presence Sensor FP2 was the darling of consumer tech shows in 2023. Aqara remains the go-to for a library of sensors to measure absolutely anything, and they offer sensors no one else does. Today, they’re launching the new Motion and Light Sensor P2 , which uses Thread and Matter protocol
How to Choose Between the Swiffer WetJet and PowerMop
LifeHacker / 10h
A few weeks ago, I swapped my regular old Swiffer for a WetJet model and my boyfriend picked up a Swiffer PowerMop. Both the WetJet and PowerMop hold canisters that dispense cleaning product on the floor, which you then wipe up with the pad attached to the bottom of the device—but I wondered whether one was better at the job than the other. After mopping with both for a while, I have an answer. S
The Best Gaming Laptops You Can Buy in 2024
Gizmodo / 10h
The age of gaming laptops has truly come into its own. In the last few years, the biggest PC makers have managed to get their gaming-minded brands to such a state you can probably find a good-quality portable gaming machine for almost any budget (so long as you don’t mind spending close to $1,000 or likely much more… Read more...
Dyson’s new AR feature shows where you have (and haven’t) vacuumed
TechCrunch / 10h
If this had been announced exactly a week prior, it would have been easy to mistake for some corporate April Foolery. Dyson, however, assures us that augmented reality vacuuming is real and coming in June — slightly belated for spring cleaning, sadly. When it launches over the summer, CleanTrace will be available for the Dyson […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Airline Passenger Takes Revenge On Middle Seat Karen Who Reaches Across To Close His Shade
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger reports being in a window seat while the woman seated beside him in the middle seat kept reaching across him to close the window shade. “She never asked me,” he said, and he would “immediately reopen it” and then every few minutes “she would reach in front of [him] again to close it.” Continue reading ...
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
31Wired / 10h
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments.
Report details how Russia obtains Starlink terminals for war in Ukraine
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A Starlink terminal at the Everything Electric London conference on March 28, 2024 in England. (credit: Getty Images | John Keeble ) A report published today describes how Russia obtained Starlink terminals for its war in Ukraine despite US sanctions and SpaceX's insistence that Russia hasn't bought the terminals either directly or indirectly. The Wall Street Journal report describes bl
Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and the X (formerly Twitter) platform on January 22, 2024. (credit: Getty Images ) On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted the imminent rise in AI superintelligence during a live interview streamed on the social media platform X. "My guess is we'll have AI smarter than any one human probably around the end of next year," Musk said in his conversation with hedg
Intel is investigating game crashes on top-end Core i9 desktop CPUs
39Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Intel's high-end Core i9-13900K and 14900K are reportedly having crashing problems in some games. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you own a recent high-end Intel desktop CPU and you've been running into weird game crashes lately, you're not alone. Scattered reports from Core i9-13900K and i9-14900K users over the last couple of months have pointed to processor power usage as a possible s
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match Offer
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer , which I wanted to cover the details of (thanks to Creditcrunch for flagging this). It does require booking a flight with Virgin Atlantic, but I’m sure some will find value with this offer, especially given that Virgin Atlantic is in SkyTeam. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club status match basics Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a sta
Airline Passenger Takes Revenge On Middle Seat Karen Who Reaches Across To Close His Shade
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger reports being in a window seat while the woman seated beside him in the middle seat kept reaching across him to close the window shade. “She never asked me,” he said, and he would “immediately reopen it” and then every few minutes “she would reach in front of [him] again to close it.” Continue reading ...
These Are the Very Rare Star Wars Posters You're Looking For
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props , ludicrously valuable comics , and much-sought-after vintage toys . Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way… Read more...
While our cuneiform tablet’s status as our smallest item remains secure, serious questions have been…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
multcolib : While our cuneiform tablet’s status as our smallest item remains secure, serious questions have been raised about whether or not it is the oldest.
Meta Quest 3 Headset Is Now Closer to Apple’s Vision Pro
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple released the Vision Pro headset back in February, putting pressure on Meta and other companies making virtual reality and augmented reality devices to step up their game. Now, an update is rolling out to Meta Quest headsets with some helpful improvements.
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
Engadget / 11h
Two months after I started using the Apple Vision Pro , it hasn't transformed the way I live. It hasn't replaced my TV, and it doesn't make me want to give up my powerful desktop or slim laptops. It's just another tool in my gadget arsenal — one I can don to catch up on X-Men '97 in bed, or to help me dive deep into research while I'm away from my office. The Vision Pro becomes normal so quickly,
Microsoft employees exposed internal passwords in security lapse
TechCrunch / 11h
The tech giant secured a cloud storage server that was inadvertently spilling Microsoft internal data and credentials to the open internet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Alex Garland and Wagner Moura on creating an anti-war war film with 'Civil War'
Mashable / 11h
Mashable host Josh Burstein sits down with Alex Garland and Wagner Moura to discuss the upcoming film Civil War . Civil War hits theaters on April 12. 2024.
Don’t Ignore Bilt Rewards: Earn Points on Rent, Level Up Your Dining, Then Go
View from the Wing / 11h
The Bilt Mastercard stands out as a unique rewards card, enabling users to earn points on rent payments without any fees, alongside lucrative multipliers for dining and travel. The card also offers diverse redemption options through top airline and hotel partners, and includes premium features like free access to Point.me and Awayz for maximizing rewards. Continue reading ...
GNOME 46: Does It Make the Switch to Linux Worth It?
How-To Geek / 11h
Your choice of Linux desktop environment sets the tone for your Linux experience. What will Windows-savvy newcomers make of GNOME 46, the latest version of the (practically) default Linux graphical interface?
Formula E kills its latest junior series just days before the first scheduled race
Engadget / 11h
Just four days before the first race of its latest all-electric junior racing series was set to take place, Formula E said the NXT Gen Cup will not be part of the World Championship calendar this season. The cancellation is "due to unexpected constraints faced by the support series,” a Formula E spokesperson said in a statement . The NXT Gen Cup was scheduled to be part of the four European event
Elon Musk's Burner Accounts Exposed in Court
89Futurism / 11h
Confirmation Bias Elon Musk has finally confirmed what many have long suspected — that he has at least two burner accounts on the social media site he disastrously acquired, X-formerly-Twitter. The unmasking of the burners occurred, as court transcripts reveal , during Musk's deposition last month as part of a California-based defamation case brought by a young Jewish man who he falsely accused o
Breeze Airways Inches Closer To Profitability… Maybe?
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In 2021, we saw the launch of Breeze Airways, a low cost carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (also behind JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and more). While the airline isn’t publicly traded, finances shared with the Department of Transportation (DOT) have suggested that the airline is hemorrhaging money . When you combine this with the general financial challenges that low cost c
Google Wants to Help You Make a Video With AI
LifeHacker / 11h
AI video generators are nothing new in this artificial intelligence age: All one has to do is look at OpenAI's Sora announcement to see how pressing an issue these hyper-realistic yet totally false videos will be. Google's trying something new with its new Vids service, however. Announced during Google Cloud Next 2024 , Vids is a new Workspace app that Google is selling as a "AI-powered video cre
You Deserve Feta and Honey Pancakes
LifeHacker / 11h
For the best comfort breakfast, you can't go wrong with pancakes. They’re popular with kids and adults, easy to make, and versatile as all hell. You can make many unexpected things from pancake batter , and—concerning the “regular” preparation—nearly any additional ingredient tastes great, like chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries, or even savory vegetables . But what if you can't decide? The lo
Dune: Part Two Comes Home Next Week
71Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not quite the same as seeing Dune: Part Two in glorious IMAX , but there’s something to be said for getting to watch the nearly three-hour sci-fi epic from your own couch. You can rewind the sandworm scenes , pause to refill your popcorn bucket ... and enjoy the many extras that come with this home release. Read more...
Receive Admirals Club lounge access with generous new British Airways status match for US travelers
28The Points Guy / 11h
British Airways is offering a generous limited-time status match offer for U.S.-based members of its loyalty program, British Airways Executive Club . As of Tuesday morning, elite members of eight airline programs can obtain reciprocal status with the equivalent British Airways Executive Club status at no extra cost, the airline confirmed to TPG. Specifically, U.S.-based members holding the follo
Should you cancel your Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You may have heard that Chase is removing access to Priority Pass restaurants from the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and other Chase-issued credit cards from July 1. As one of the few remaining credit cards offering Priority Pass restaurant access, existing cardholders have to decide whether they want to keep it
I’m ready to throw out my iRobot Roomba in favor of Samsung’s new Jet Bot Combo AI robot vacuum
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Recently, I’ve had a bit of a 'mare with my robot vacuum. I’ve been using the iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus since I first reviewed it a year and a half ago, and while it’s been a stellar sucker until the last few months, a litany of sudden issues has me wanting to try something new. It’s not the first iRobot Roomba I’ve tried, and I doubt it’ll be the last, but given its lofty price, I’m pretty sur
Don’t share your location on dating apps: Experts found users’ coordinates with scary accuracy
Mashable / 11h
In the evolving landscape of online dating , particularly within the LGBTQ+ community , the integration of geolocation features has raised substantial privacy concerns. While revolutionizing the way we find companionship, dating apps harbor significant privacy risks, especially with geolocation features. Thus, an investigation by Alexey Bukhteyev at Check Point Research on popular LGTBQ+ dating a
Thousands of Social Security numbers stolen from government firm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Hackers recently stole hundreds of thousands of social security numbers from an American consulting firm, with victims across the US possibly affected. Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) has filed a new report with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, and sent a breach notification email to affected individuals. In its filing, the company said that 341,650 individuals have had their sensitiv
42 Arresting Photos of Wildlife in Action
24Gizmodo / 12h
The natural world is full of wonder. Life thrives in its every corner, from the abyssal depths of the oceans to the loftiest heights above Earth’s mountains. Thankfully, nature photographers capture Earth’s biodiversity in intimate detail, which is fully on display in the winning images from the World Nature… Read more...
Disconnect Your D-Link NAS From the Internet Right Now
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're using a D-Link NAS device, disconnect it from the internet. D-Link NAS devices are vulnerable to remote takeover and arbitrary code execution. This problem will never be fixed, as D-Link stopped supporting its NAS devices "many years" ago.
British Airways’ Lucrative Status Match Promotion
One Mile at a Time / 12h
British Airways Executive Club has just launched a lucrative status match opportunity for those living in the United States and Canada, which makes it easy to earn oneworld Sapphire or oneworld Emerald status (thanks to Head for Points for flagging this). British Airways Silver & Gold status match promotion Thanks to a new status match promotion from British Airways Executive Club, you can unlock
The owner of WordPress has bought Beeper, the app that flipped the bird to Apple’s iMessage supremacy
Engadget / 12h
WordPress and Tumblr owner Automattic has bought Beeper, the maker of the Beeper Mini app that challenged Apple’s iMessage dominion late last year. Although it ultimately lost that battle (after, oh, about three days), the incident gave the DOJ more ammunition in its antitrust suit against the iPhone maker. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Automattic paid $125 million, a surprisingly hefty pric
Google adds new AI-powered 'Vids' app to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Mashable / 12h
Because sometimes making a deck takes too much effort. That's what Google is banking on, anyway, with its newest addition to the Workspace family of apps, which includes Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Vids was briefly mentioned as an "all-in-one video creation app" in a Google blog post on Tuesday. That blog post is nearly useless when it comes to learning about what Vids actually does , but th
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 just dropped to under $175 at Target Circle Week
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $125: The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is just $174.99 at Target, marked down from its listed MSPR of $299.99. That's a 42% discount or a savings of $125. Opens in a new window Credit: Solo Stove Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 $174.99 at Target $299.99 Save $125.00 If you love nights spent around the fire but hate the smoke that comes with it, a Solo Stove is the way to go. Designed to produce smokeless f
A stunning phenomenon appeared on the sun during the solar eclipse
Mashable / 12h
The rare total solar eclipse packed an extra punch. During totality — when the moon completely blocked the sun — millions could see our star's glowing, ghostly corona, or outer atmosphere. It's a sight we almost never witness due to the sun's blinding light. Yet during the few minutes or so of this cosmic event, viewers could also see curious, extremely bright red or pinkish areas around the peri
Arturia AstroLab Review: World-Class Synths in a Keyboard
Wired / 12h
The company’s first stage keyboard is just its Analog Lab software instrument in hardware form, but that’s not a bad thing.
Google's New Imagen 2 Model Can Generate Videos
How-To Geek / 12h
It hasn't really been too long since OpenAI showed off Sora, which impressed and frightened many people with its ability to make (somewhat) realistic video clips out of text prompts. AI image generation has been polished a lot over the past months, so as you might expect, the next natural step is video. Google is also coming out with its own video generation methods, with new AI models under the
2,000 senior women win “biggest victory possible” in landmark climate case
38Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Members of Swiss association Senior Women for Climate Protection react after the announcement of decisions after a hearing of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to decide in three separate cases if states are doing enough in the face of global warming in rulings that could force them to do more, in Strasbourg, eastern France, on April 9, 2024. (credit: FREDERICK FLORIN / Contribu
Elon Musk Delivers Speech About Mars Settlement Plan
500+Futurism / 12h
Spreader of Life Elon Musk has long made plenty of highfalutin claims about colonizing Mars. Now, he's delivered another speech about this off world fantasy of his, providing a roadmap to settling the Red Planet that at least seems "tangible," in Ars Technica's assessment . In a presentation to SpaceX employees at the company's Starbase facility in Texas, Musk outlined the "overall path to making
Chucky Creator Don Mancini Teases What's in Store for Our Favorite Killer Doll
34Gizmodo / 12h
After leaving us dangling off a White House cliff just before Halloween, Chucky returns tomorrow to finish out its third season . More mayhem awaits in Washington, D.C. for Chucky and the teens who’re desperate to take him down, not to mention Tiffany, stuck on Texas’ Death Row. Plus, Chucky’s still facing a new kind… Read more...
Google Just Announced New AI Tools for Workspace
LifeHacker / 12h
During the company's big Cloud Next 2024 presentation , Google unveiled quite a few new AI ventures on its horizon . Most of these advancements are reserved for Google Workspace, which means you won't get them on your personal Google Account (unless you pay for Workspace yourself). That said, if your company or business uses Google Workspace, you're about to get some new AI-powered tools to help
Fairphone launches easy-to-repair earbuds
TechCrunch / 12h
The right to repair has been a hot topic for several years now, hitting a kind of critical mass with domestic and international legislation. Advocates note that these proposals give users more control over their own property, while expanding products’ shelf life and reducing e-waste. Fairphone is, perhaps, the most prominent hardware company to make […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Google unveils its first data center processor as it joins Microsoft and Amazon in a billion-dollar hardware race — Intel and AMD will be nervous to see strategic partners turn into formidable x86 rivals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google revealed its first custom Arm-based CPUs for data centers at its Google Cloud Next 24 event. The new Google Axion processors are intended for general-purpose workloads such as web and app servers, containerized microservices, open-source databases, and so on. The company’s investment in custom silicon dates back to 2015 when the tech behemoth launched its first Tensor Processing Units (TPU
How to Screen Record on an iPad
Gizmodo / 12h
Just as screenshotting on an iPad works , screen recording is a great way to capture the action on your tablet. Unlike a screenshot, a screen recording can get ongoing activity for a relatively longer time instead of capturing just a static image. Another good thing about screen recordings is that they also capture… Read more...
Major changes coming to Disney’s Disability Access Service
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Disney has always been at the forefront in the travel industry when it comes to accommodating guests with disabilities. Unfortunately, its generous policies have sometimes been subject to misuse, leading to longer lines and greater hassles for all guests, particularly those with legitimate special needs. Today, Disney updated its Accessibility Services websites for both Walt Disney World and Disn
Earn points, miles and cash back while doing your taxes
35The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Did you file your taxes yet? Tax season is coming to a close April 15, and if you’re looking to maximize the points, miles and cash back you earn while doing your taxes, there are a few things you should consider. For example, if you plan to use software to prepare your taxes, you’ll want to check online s
You can now lie down while using a Meta Quest 3 headset
Engadget / 12h
Meta is rolling out the latest update for Meta Quest and, as always, there are some handy features. From now on, whenever you're livestreaming to the Meta Quest app, the broadcast will continue when you take the headset off. That should help avoid interruptions. There are some Quest 3 -specific upgrades too, including the ability to use an external mic via the USB-C port, along with resolution an
What Were Those Bright Red Dots Seen During the Eclipse?
44Gizmodo / 12h
We were hoping for something like this to happen . For a brief moment yesterday, the Sun waved to us from afar, telling us that it’s in the midst of a vibrant and dynamic phase of its 11-year cycle when solar eruptions and other phenomena are at their peak and more likely to occur. Read more...
Amazon deal of the day: Save 20% on the very good Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Mashable / 12h
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $79.99 at Amazon (save $20) BEST BLUETOOTH TRACKER DEAL AirTags (4-pack) $79.99 at Amazon (save $19.01 with on-page coupon) BEST SECURITY CAMERA DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 3-camera system $149.99 at Amazon (save $110) BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL Shark Matrix self-emptying robot vacuum (AV2310AE) $369.99 at Amazon (save $80) BEST AIR PU
iRobot released two new Roombas under $300, including one that mops
Mashable / 12h
Two new Roombas under $300: In early April, iRobot released two new budget-friendly Roombas: the Roomba Vac Essential for $249.99 and the mopping Roomba Combo Essential for $274.99 . iRobot doesn't participate in CES , which means iRobot isn't on the same "announce in January, release in spring" schedule that its competitors are. But that doesn't mean new Roombas aren't in store for 2024. The fir
Google updated its 'Find My Device' Android network: 5 new things it can do
Mashable / 12h
The new Find My Device network for Android devices began rolling out on Monday. It's available for all devices using Android 9 or later. We're currently on Android 14, which covers a broad range of devices (Android 15 is coming out soon). The updated Android equivalent to Apple's Find My network includes much of the same functionality as its competitor. But, there are a few extras, too. Here's a
Get a Google Nest x Yale smart lock for $70 off and never worry about losing your keys again
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $70.99: As of April 9, get the Google Nest x Yale Lock for $229 at Amazon. That's a discount of 24% off its normal price of $299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Nest x Yale Lock $229.00 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70.99 If you enjoy enhancing your home with smart devices, add a smart lock to your home upgrades list. Your front door lock is the first line of defense between you an
Star Wars Outlaws has an official release date, pre-order details revealed
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Ubisoft has announced that Star Wars Outlaws will launch on August 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X | S , and PC. In a world premiere YouTube video today (April 9), Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment debuted the official story trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, which showcased a
500+Gizmodo / 11h
A 108-page deposition of Elon Musk went public on Monday, as first reported on by HuffPost . The deposition occurred on March 28, where the billionaire discussed his strange alternate X accounts. One of the accounts filed in the case is @ermnmusk, according to HuffPost, which has long suspected to be a Musk burner… Read more...
Stephen Colbert mocks Fox News' solar eclipse coverage
200+Mashable / 18h
Monday's solar eclipse brought with it plenty of media buzz, but during his Late Show monologue Stephen Colbert drew particular attention to Fox News' over-the-top coverage — and the network's decision to use the eclipse to try and scare viewers on the topic of immigration. "Oh yes. Immigrants in dark clothing are using the eclipse to sneak across the border," says Colbert in the clip above. "The
Is your Intel Core i9 CPU crashing when playing games? You’re not alone – and Intel’s investigating worrying reports of instability
85TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Intel is now investigating reports into its high-end 13th-gen and 14th-gen processors experiencing problems in terms of crashing when gaming, according to a new report. This comes from Wccftech , with the article writer noting that they have run into stability issues with a Core i9-13900K CPU in a new gaming PC built back when the RTX 4090 first came out. Over the past couple of months, there hav
Truecaller launches a web client for its Android users
TechCrunch / now
Caller identity company Truecaller announced a web version, named Truecaller for the web, today to provide SMS and chat mirroring, call notifications, and number search functionality. At launch, this will be available only for Android users in India with plans to expand to other territories. All Truecaller for Android users can link their devices to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
Ars Technica - All content / 55min
Enlarge / For now, Fiat's sole US offering is the (RED) 500e, but future versions will arrive in "drops." (credit: Stephen Edelstein) Fiat provided flights from New York to Miami and accommodation so Ars could drive the 500e. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. It's cliché to describe an Italian automaker as operating on a slower, more laid-back timetable than its rivals, but that seems t
How to unblock and watch Xnxx porn for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free porn sites. This high-speed VPN can reliably bypass content restrictions to unblock sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and Xnxx. There is a time and place for visiting your favorite porn sites . There are a lot of locations around the world that block access to sites like Pornhub and xHamster , and that's probably for the best. However, there is
16 of the best Cambridge University courses you can take for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Cambridge University are available to take for free on edX. Have you ever heard of Cambridge University? Of course you have. It's one of the most famous educational institutions in the world. How could you not? You might think that your opportunity to become a Cambridge University student has been and gone, but there is still time. A wide range of online
Secure the best deal on lifetime access to Rosetta Stone plus over 1,000 skill courses
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : The Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is on sale for £120 with the code ENJOY20. You never have to stop learning if you don’t want to, but there are more ways to do it than at a desk in school. There will always be new hobbies to try or skills to acquire. You might even find a new career opportunity along the way. If you want a giant menu of new things to
Color me surprised: Kobo's finally beaten Kindle with its latest ereaders
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Color ereaders aren’t new – brands like Onyx and PocketBook have been making them for a while – but I’ve been waiting a long time to see a color-screen Kindle or Kobo . It’s finally happened with the Japanese-Canadian brand today (April 10) announcing not one, but two new color ereaders at the same time! Called the Kobo Libra Colour and Kobo Clara Colour, both tablets are upgraded versions of the
Kobo’s new ereaders include its first with color displays
Engadget / 1h
Rakuten has a trio of new Kobo ereaders, including the company’s first two with color displays. On Wednesday, the company revealed the $220 Kobo Libra Colour and $150 Clara Colour alongside the monochrome $130 Clara BW. You can preorder them today, ahead of their April 30 launch. The Kobo Libra Colour has a seven-inch E Ink Kaleido 3 display, which should have a noticeable improvement with 16 lev
Kobo's First Color eReaders Look Great
How-To Geek / 1h
There's a reason why most eReaders don't come with color screens. Most books are just text with minimal images, so you won't notice whether or not an eReader is actually equipped with a monochrome or color screen unless there are actual illustrations inside of the eBook. Still, if you want a fuller, richer experience that you can use to enjoy those more colorful books, there are a few options. Ra
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 10
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 10'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
'Joker: Folie à Deux' trailer shows Lady Gaga in action as Harley Quinn
Mashable / 3h
The official teaser trailer for musical Joker: Folie à Deux is here, and it looks like the Clown Prince of Crime has found his queen. The sequel to the 2019 supervillain origin story , Joker: Folie à Deux catches up with clown-themed criminal Arthur Dent (Joaquin Phoenix), whose life doesn't appear to have gotten much better since we last saw him. Now a patient at Arkham State Hospital, Arthur dr
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 10
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
Joker: Folie à Deux's First Trailer Sends in the Clowns
32Gizmodo / 4h
After what feels like years of waiting—mostly, because it has been —we finally have our first extended look at Joker: Folie à Deux in action, bringing laughs, sorrow, and music to Todd Phillips’s vision of the Batman’s most legendary foe . Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, April 10 (game #807)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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, more than two years after the daily-word-game craze hit the internet, and with good reason: it's fun, but also difficult. But Quordle is tough, so if you already find yourself searching for today's Wo
Journey to Middle-earth in a New Immersive Musical Based onThe Lord of the Rings
33Gizmodo / 6h
Get ready to experience The Lord of the Rings in a new musical retelling of J.R.R. Tolkien ’s lore. Directed by Paul Hart, The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale will soon make its move from a run at the UK’s Watermill Theatre to the Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Read more...
Proxima Fusion raises $21M to build on its ‘stellarator’ approach to nuclear fusion
TechCrunch / 6h
Munich-based Proxima has raised €20 million ($21.7M) in a seed round to begin building its first generation of fusion power plants. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro Just Got Ears
LifeHacker / 6h
The latest version of Google's AI—Gemini 1.5 Pro—can hear you now. Gemini is Google's rebranded bot, previously called Bard, and Gemini 1.5 Pro is the latest iteration of the model made available to a limited number of developers in February of this year. Gemini 1.5 Pro has the capability to process text, code, video, and (now) uploaded audio streams , including audio from video, which it can lis
After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / In this video frame from ULA's live broadcast, three RS-68A engines power the Delta IV Heavy rocket into the sky over Cape Canaveral, Florida. (credit: United Launch Alliance) The final flight of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket took off Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a classified spy satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office. The Delta IV Heavy, one of
I Went to CinemaCon and Got Caught in Twisters’ Suck Tube
Gizmodo / 7h
Lots of people come to Las Vegas for this sort of thing, but I had it done for free. I’m talking about stepping into the new theatrical standee for Universal’s upcoming film, Twisters. It’s a giant tube that you can stand in, lock the door, flip a switch, and then air blows all over you as if you are standing in a… Read more...
Google Chrome Enterprise Premium wants to make the browser the next level of protection for your business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google has unveiled plans to boost enterprise security with a specialized new version of its Chrome browser . Unveiled at Google Cloud Next 24 , Chrome Enterprise Premium looks to offer an extra layer of endpoint protection through the browser itself. With users across the world accessing Chrome on their mobile and workplace devices, and across different software versions and platforms, the compa
AI Can Pretend To Be Stupider Than It Really Is, Scientists Find
200+Futurism / 7h
Psychobabble A new study suggests that advanced AI models are pretty good at acting dumber than they are — which might have massive implications as they continue to get smarter. Published in the journal PLOS One , researchers from Berlin's Humboldt University found that when testing out a large language model (LLM) on so-called "theory of mind" criteria, they found that not only can AI mimic the
Cambium is building a recycled wood supply chain
20TechCrunch / 7h
The global demand for wood could grow by 54% between 2010 and 2050, according to a study by the World Resources Institute. While some building materials like steel get consistently recycled back into the supply chain, wood does not. Cambium hopes to fix that. Cambium looks to build the supply chain that keeps wood from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
True Anomaly CEO finds the silver lining in the startup’s anomalous first mission
TechCrunch / 7h
True Anomaly’s first mission didn’t go as planned by any stretch of the imagination, but the space and defense startup’s CEO, Even Rogers, said he doesn’t consider it a failure. Providing new details on what went right and wrong, he explained how they’re turning this anomaly into a “success story.” Though the company has yet […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This New Samsung Tablet Comes With a $100 Amazon Gift Card
LifeHacker / 7h
Samsung has refreshed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a couple times since its initial release in 2020: It was revamped in 2022 and again this year. The 2024 Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is currently $329.99 on Amazon, which isn't a particularly good value for your money compared to other mid-range tablets available. However, Amazon is throwing in a $100 gift card, which makes this a more enticing deal. Sam
You Can Get This Retro Keyboard and Mouse on Sale for $50 Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
You can get this retro keyboard and mouse set on sale for $49.99 right now (reg. $139.99). Both the mouse and keyboard connect via a 2.4G wireless connection and have a range of up to 33 feet. The keyboard has rounded keys and a 104-key design with a Num pad, and it has built-in noise reduction for quiet typing. Both devices only need one AA battery (not included), and both devices have an automa
Which points or miles should I collect if I don’t travel often?
The Points Guy / 7h
We periodically get a question from readers: “” No single answer is best for everyone. For example, a cash-back rewards card might be best if you don’t travel much at all. However, if you have a particular airline or hotel loyalty program you strongly prefer, that will need to be considered. For ease, I’ll assume you want to earn points and miles instead of cash-back rewards. With this assumption
RIP Peter Higgs, who laid foundation for the Higgs boson in the 1960s
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / A visibly emotional Peter Higgs was present when CERN announced Higgs boson discovery in July 2012. (credit: University of Edinburgh ) Peter Higgs , the shy, somewhat reclusive physicist who won a Nobel Prize for his theoretical work on how the Higgs boson gives elementary particles their mass, has died at the age of 94 . According to a statement from the University of Edinburgh, the ph
Will the Fallout TV Series Radiate the Tone of the Video Games?
Gizmodo / 8h
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Earn double Avios on flights and British Airways Holidays packages
The Points Guy / 8h
British Airways is running a great double Avios offer for its Executive Club members on flights to Europe from the United Kingdom and on European British Airways Holidays packages. With this offer, you’d stand to earn at least 2 Avios per British pound ($1.27) spent on both flights and British Airways Holidays packages. If you use a points-earning credit card when taking advantage of this deal, y
There's One Big Problem With the New Federal Data Privacy Bill
Gizmodo / 8h
Americans have wanted a federal privacy law for years but intensive lobbying by the tech industry and general incompetence by our federal legislators has repeatedly thwarted that desire. Well, in 2024, it’s possible that we may finally get a strong federal privacy law. Read more...
London Underground 101: A guide to getting the Tube in London
100+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’ve never visited London before, navigating its iconic Tube system can be either an adventure or a confused mess of Tube lines, fair types and labyrinthian stations. You might not have initially thought so, but there’s a lot more to it than just getting to a station, hopping on a train and then exiti
X automatically changed 'Twitter' to 'X' in users' posts, breaking legit URLs
100+Mashable / 8h
It might be easy to forget at times, but technically, Twitter is no more. Elon Musk changed the name of the company to "X" last summer. Yes, the main domain name for Musk's X is still Twitter.com. Yes, there are multiple official pages on the platform where the company still refers to it as "Twitter." Yes, most people still call it "Twitter." But, Musk's social media platform is officially called
Cathay Pacific Worker Discovers Foreign Objects In Airbus A350 Engine Minutes Before Takeoff For Zurich
View from the Wing / 8h
A Cathay Pacific employee posted to Facebook, before deleting their post, that they caught “foreign objects” left in the engine of an Airbus A350-1000 half an hour prior to departure from Hong Kong. Continue reading ...
Tesla Settles Suit Accusing Autopilot of Killing Driver Instead of Going to Court
22Futurism / 8h
In an apparent attempt to avoid public scrutiny, Tesla has settled with a family who sued the company over the death of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two. Huang died after his Model X SUV crashed into a highway barrier in 2018 while the vehicle's Autopilot feature was turned on. As CNBC reports , the company settled right around the time that jury selection was kicking off in a Ca
How to Use Google's New 'Find My Device' Service to Track Your Stuff
LifeHacker / 8h
On Monday, Google officially rolled out its Find My Device network for Android —not to be confused with Apple's Find My network, of course. But the similar names are appropriate in this case, since Google's new service works just about the same as Apple's—and Tile's, for that matter. Google's service helps you find devices you've left behind or misplaced by leveraging the greater network of Andro
Remodel With These Materials for an Easier-to-Clean Home
LifeHacker / 8h
A clean house is a happier house. But keeping a homes clean isn’t easy—the average person spends about five hours cleaning their home each week, and chances are good that doesn't cover all of it. (There’s a reason they call them “chores.”) One reason keeping the house tidy can take so much time and effort is due to the materials and design choices in your home. Some materials are just easier to k
Is the Hilton Surpass Amex card worth the annual fee?
27The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In our opinion, the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card is well worth its $150 annual fee (see rates and fees ) if you’re a Hilton loyalist, as it offers valuable earnings rates and automatic Hilton Gold elite status . Hilton Gold status includes complimentary breakfast, room upgrades and boosted
Confused about Google's Find My Device? Here are 7 things you need to know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It took a while, but Google has released the long-awaited upgrade to its Find My Device network . This may come as a surprise. The update was originally announced back in May 2023 , but was soon delayed with apparent launch date. Then, out of nowhere, Google decided to release the software on April 8 without major fanfare. As a result, you may feel lost, but we can help you find your way. Here's
IF AI LLM Queries Replace Google Internet Search
Next Big Future / 8h
Brad Gerstner at Altimeter Capital describes how the large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT could replace Google Internet Search. The cost per llm query is about 10 to 100 times more than the internet search. However, by consistently getting the cost for LLM query down to 1 to 2 cents then those queries would be ... Read more
$2 Trillion AI Data Center Market
Next Big Future / 8h
Jensen Huang described how the $1 trillion in current data centers will see another $2 trillion of AI accelerated data centers added over the next few years. Brad Gerstner, Altimeter Capital, describes the impact of adding those AI data centers on energy and computer chips.
Snapshot of the Race for More AI Compute
Next Big Future / 8h
The number of Nvidia H100 and other Nvidia chips that an AI company represents the AI compute resources of that company. Elon indicated that a recent chart showing Meta leading on the GPU count and Tesla trailing at 10,000 G100 GPUs. Microsoft and OpenAI would also have higher GPU counts. It is unclear why Microsoft ... Read more
Poe introduces a price-per-message revenue model for AI bot creators
27TechCrunch / 8h
Bot creators now have a new way to make money with Poe, the Quora-owned AI chatbot platform. On Monday, the company introduced a revenue model that allows creators to set a per-message price for their bots so they can make money whenever a user messages them. The addition follows an October 2023 release of a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Delta Updates Boarding Process, Introduces Zone-Based Boarding
89One Mile at a Time / 8h
We constantly see airlines tinkering with their boarding process, all with the stated goal of maximizing efficiency, or something. As reported by Zach Griff , Delta Air Lines will be updating its boarding process shortly, as the airline transitions from branded boarding to zone-based boarding. How Delta is updating its boarding process As of May 2024, Delta will be making changes to its boarding
Faraday Future faked early sales, lawsuits claim
TechCrunch / 8h
Two internal whistleblowers at Faraday Future claim the troubled EV company has been lying about some of the few sales it has announced to date. They also claim founder Jia Yueting has “weaponized” the EV startup’s HR department to retaliate against anyone who speaks up about these alleged misrepresentations. The employees, Jose Guerrero and Victoria […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Elon Musk denies knowing who’s suing him to dodge defamation suit
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) After Elon Musk was accused of defaming Ben Brody —a 22-year-old Jewish man falsely linked to a neo-Nazi brawl in tweets that Musk responded to last year—the owner of X (formerly Twitter) sat for a heated Zoom deposition where he repeatedly denied ever knowing who Brody was. When Brody's attorney, Mark Bankston, asked Musk if he thought he ever
EPA seeks to cut “Cancer Alley” pollutants
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / An oil refinery in Louisiana. Facilities such as this have led to a proliferation of petrochemical plants in the area. (credit: Art Wager ) On Tuesday, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced new rules that are intended to cut emissions of two chemicals that have been linked to elevated incidence of cancer: ethylene oxide and chloroprene. While production and use of these chemi
Daisy Ridley Is Finally Ready for Her Star Wars Return
200+Gizmodo / 9h
Rey Skywalker will be all grown up when Daisy Ridley reprises the role of this generation’s Star Wars Jedi heroine . Ridley told Empire Magazine she’s “coming in a bit more eyes wide open” to her new film, and added “I suppose I feel more like I’m owning it. I suppose I owned it the first time. Basically, I’m an adult… Read more...
I miss the old Instagram - but the last thing I need is a clone from TikTok
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
I remember when Instagram first launched back in 2010, and all my mates at school were crowded around my friend's iPhone 4 making our Instagram accounts and brainstorming cool handle ideas. Things have changed so much since then, and I truly miss the 'old' Instagram. That being said, I don’t think I miss it enough to have TikTok step in and try to fill in the gap. A notification on the app stated
Section 702: The Future of the Biggest US Spy Program Hangs in the Balance
26Wired / 9h
The US Congress will this week decide the fate of Section 702, a major surveillance program that will soon expire if lawmakers do not act. WIRED is tracking the major developments as they unfold.
NASA's Lunar Orbiter Captures Fuzzy Glimpse of Separate Spacecraft Around the Moon
Gizmodo / 9h
In a rare encounter, two lunar spacecraft crossed paths as they orbited the Moon in opposite directions. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the Korea Pathfinder Lunar Orbiter , also known as Danuri, in a series of snapshots taken against the cratered backdrop of the Moon. Read more...
Texas Launches AI Grader for Student Essay Tests But Insists It's Not Like ChatGPT
45Gizmodo / 9h
Kids in Texas are taking state-mandated standardized tests this week to measure their proficiency in reading, writing, science, and social studies. But those tests aren’t going to necessarily be graded by human teachers anymore. In fact, the Texas Education Agency will deploy a new “automated scoring engine” for… Read more...
This cruise company just ordered 8 new ships — and thinks other lines will, too
23The Points Guy / 9h
Despite a recent surge in cruise popularity , the number of new cruise ships under construction is set to taper off after 2024. However, one company plans to keep building them and has indicated lines will likely follow suit. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — which operates Norwegian Cruise Line , Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises — has placed an order for eight new vessels across its
Harvard Develops "Intelligent" Liquid That Can Be Programmed
100+Futurism / 9h
Smart Water Harvard researchers have created what they're characterizing as an "intelligent liquid" — or in more specific terms, a programmable fluid with a unique structure that allows it to radically alter its properties, in an intriguing development for the burgeoning field of metamaterials. While the substance may not literally be "intelligent," it is remarkably responsive. As detailed in a n
These Innovative Earbuds Are Designed to Be Easily Repairable
LifeHacker / 9h
Fairphone, an Amsterdam-based phone company that aims for sustainable and ethical business practices, has unveiled the Fairbuds , a pair of noise-canceling wireless earbuds. Just like the company's Fairphone 5, which is built to be easily repairable , the Fairbuds are designed to be easy to repair. Sadly, that kind of thing is pretty rare in the tech world, but it's a much more consumer- and plan
Where and When to See the Next Solar Eclipse
LifeHacker / 9h
I have eclipse envy. I live in Los Angeles, and yesterday we only got a puny quarter eclipse—kind of cool, but far from the totality experience. I’m extremely jealous of my friends and family who got to witness the shadow of the moon fully swallow the sun, so I’ve vowed to see the next one. If you’re in the same boat, I have good news and bad news. The good news: You won't have to wait too long t
Back To The Future: Delta Air Lines Returns To Boarding Zones, Downgrades Diamond Elites
View from the Wing / 9h
Delta Air Lines is moving from 'branded boarding' to having 8 boarding zones starting May 1, although things are even more complicated than that because there are still groups that are called to board before and in the middle of those zones. This is supposed to streamline boarding and be better for customers by... copying American and United, and copying Delta itself from 2017. Continue reading
Best Moments From Elon Musk's Deposition He Doesn't Want You to Read
300+Gizmodo / 9h
Elon Musk’s recent deposition , made public in a transcript published by HuffPost on Monday, revealed several interesting details about the owner of X. The deposition also included several heated exchanges between Musk, his lawyer, and the plaintiff. We read the whole 108-page transcript and pulled the best moments. Read more...
Aliens' Villain Carter Burke Is Back! And Paul Reiser Told Us All About It
84Gizmodo / 9h
James Cameron’s Aliens is one of the great sequels of all time. Heck, it might be one of the greatest movies of all time . And, in the almost 40 years since its release, moments, images, and characters from the film have cemented themselves in the pantheon of pop culture. Read more...
“Google Vids” is Google’s fourth big productivity app for Workspace
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Is that Google Slides? Nope it's Google Vids, the new video editor that seems to just make souped-up slideshows. [credit: Google ] If you had asked me before what Google's video editor app was, I would say "YouTube Studio," but now Google Workspace has a new productivity app called "Google Vids." Normally a video editor is considered a secondary application in many productivity suites, but Google
Thousands of LG TVs are vulnerable to takeover—here’s how to ensure yours isn’t one
Exploitation for Privilege Escalation (Enterprise T1068)•
45Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As many as 91,000 LG TVs face the risk of being commandeered unless they receive a just-released security update patching four critical vulnerabilities discovered late last year. The vulnerabilities are found in four LG TV models that collectively comprise slightly more than 88,000 units around the world, according to results returned by the Shodan search engine for
Pop Music Is Mad. Social Media Loves It
25Wired / 9h
A new study found that song lyrics are now angrier, more repetitive, and vain. Consensus wavers, but what remains incontestable is social media’s impact on the music we hear most.
Tesla risks losing its lead without an inexpensive EV
TechCrunch / 9h
Given flagging sales of the company’s existing product line, a mass-market electric vehicle would be a welcome shot in the arm. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking
68Engadget / 9h
The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console . With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides (limited) access to its homebrew servers without jailbreaking your dusty old console. An SSL (secure sockets layer) is a protocol that encrypts the connect
Messenger now lets you create shared albums, send HD photos and share larger files
22TechCrunch / 10h
Meta announced on Tuesday it’s rolling out the ability for Messenger users to create shared albums in chats, send photos in high-definition, and share larger files up to 100MB in size. With these new features, Messenger is targeting people who tend to create shared albums or share HD images via services like Google Drive. Up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk’s Latest Mars Pitch Has Potential
100+Wired / 10h
SpaceX has made significant progress toward what once seemed an unattainable goal.
Game of Thrones' Jon Snow Spin-Off Will Know Nothing (Because It's Dead)
51Gizmodo / 10h
With House of the Dragon’s return coming in a few short months, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight having just cast its Dunk and Egg , Game of Thrones fans might be curious about the status of Kit Harington’s long-teased Jon Snow spin-off . We finally have an update, and it’s not looking good for our… Read more...
Apple Vision Pro: I tried it on a plane and it was chaotic
Mashable / 10h
Mashable's tech editor Kimmie G put Apple's Vision Pro to the test on her JetBlue flight from JFK to Juan Santamaría International Airport in Costa Rica. Here's how it went.
Check out the complete roundtable lineup at TC Early Stage 2024
TechCrunch / 10h
Among the highlights of Early Stage are its fan-favorite roundtable sessions. These intimate gatherings, guided by experts, delve into targeted subjects crafted to enlighten, invigorate, and enhance your entrepreneurial endeavors. Moreover, they serve as prime opportunities to forge connections with like-minded individuals. Networking, anyone? Take a look at the complete roundtable roster for thi
Arturia stuffed almost all of its software emulations into this new keyboard
20Engadget / 10h
Arturia just released a new standalone synthesizer called the AstroLab . This 61-key stage keyboard is basically the company’s Analog Lab software in hardware form, which makes it perfect for live performances. The synth boasts ten dedicated sound engines and access to 35 virtual instruments, including the vast majority of the emulations found with the iconic V Collection . It also costs $2,000.
Target Circle: Everything you need to know about Target’s revamped cards and loyalty program
The Points Guy / 10h
You probably don’t need another reason to shop at Target, but the popular retail chain is giving you one anyway. Or three, to be exact. Building on the popularity of the Target RedCard debit card , the Target RedCard credit card and the Target Circle loyalty program, Target is streamlining and improving its loyalty offerings. It’s bringing all three under the Target Circle umbrella. As of April 7
Open-sourcing generative AI
MIT Technology Review / 10h
The views expressed in this video are those of the speakers, and do not represent any endorsement or sponsorship. Is the open-source approach, which has democratized access to software, ensured transparency, and improved security for decades, now poised to have a similar impact on AI? We dissect the balance between collaboration and control, legal ramifications, ethical considerations, and innova
Does Intel’s CEO get paid more than AMD’s CEO? The answer might not be that surprising, if you think about it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
New figures have claimed Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger saw a significant increase in his earnings in 2023, but it was still only just over half of what Lisa Su, CEO of rival company AMD, made. According to MarketWatch , Gelsinger's total compensation in 2023 was $16.86 million, a 45% increase from his 2022 earnings of $11.61 million, as revealed in Intel's 2024 proxy statement. In contrast, Su's total
Why I Stopped Listening to Music on My Phone (Mostly)
How-To Geek / 10h
Did you know the standard music on your smartphone plays from low-quality audio files? Upon learning this, I jumped ship from smartphones to digital audio players (DAPs), especially after understanding the clear benefits concerning sound and functionality.
AI-Powered Camera Takes Pictures of People But Instantly Makes Them Naked
100+Futurism / 10h
Exposure Settings German artist Mathias Vef and designer Benedikt Groß have teamed up to create a "deepfake camera" that immediately undresses its subjects, with or without consent. The camera, dubbed NUCA , is a consumer-sized device that uses AI to generate nude pictures of practically any clothed person in a matter of seconds. Sure, it's a glaring privacy violation in the form of a compact cam
Aqara Just Released a New Motion and Light Sensor
LifeHacker / 10h
Aqara makes a lot of smart products, but they made their bones as a brand that produces smart sensors . Their Presence Sensor FP2 was the darling of consumer tech shows in 2023. Aqara remains the go-to for a library of sensors to measure absolutely anything, and they offer sensors no one else does. Today, they’re launching the new Motion and Light Sensor P2 , which uses Thread and Matter protocol
How to Choose Between the Swiffer WetJet and PowerMop
LifeHacker / 10h
A few weeks ago, I swapped my regular old Swiffer for a WetJet model and my boyfriend picked up a Swiffer PowerMop. Both the WetJet and PowerMop hold canisters that dispense cleaning product on the floor, which you then wipe up with the pad attached to the bottom of the device—but I wondered whether one was better at the job than the other. After mopping with both for a while, I have an answer. S
The Best Gaming Laptops You Can Buy in 2024
Gizmodo / 10h
The age of gaming laptops has truly come into its own. In the last few years, the biggest PC makers have managed to get their gaming-minded brands to such a state you can probably find a good-quality portable gaming machine for almost any budget (so long as you don’t mind spending close to $1,000 or likely much more… Read more...
Dyson’s new AR feature shows where you have (and haven’t) vacuumed
TechCrunch / 10h
If this had been announced exactly a week prior, it would have been easy to mistake for some corporate April Foolery. Dyson, however, assures us that augmented reality vacuuming is real and coming in June — slightly belated for spring cleaning, sadly. When it launches over the summer, CleanTrace will be available for the Dyson […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Airline Passenger Takes Revenge On Middle Seat Karen Who Reaches Across To Close His Shade
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger reports being in a window seat while the woman seated beside him in the middle seat kept reaching across him to close the window shade. “She never asked me,” he said, and he would “immediately reopen it” and then every few minutes “she would reach in front of [him] again to close it.” Continue reading ...
Europe Rules That Insufficient Climate Change Action Is a Human Rights Violation
31Wired / 10h
In a landmark ruling, the European Court of Human Rights found that Switzerland had not done enough to protect its citizens from climate change—blowing open the door for further cases against governments.
Report details how Russia obtains Starlink terminals for war in Ukraine
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A Starlink terminal at the Everything Electric London conference on March 28, 2024 in England. (credit: Getty Images | John Keeble ) A report published today describes how Russia obtained Starlink terminals for its war in Ukraine despite US sanctions and SpaceX's insistence that Russia hasn't bought the terminals either directly or indirectly. The Wall Street Journal report describes bl
Elon Musk: AI will be smarter than any human around the end of next year
200+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and the X (formerly Twitter) platform on January 22, 2024. (credit: Getty Images ) On Monday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicted the imminent rise in AI superintelligence during a live interview streamed on the social media platform X. "My guess is we'll have AI smarter than any one human probably around the end of next year," Musk said in his conversation with hedg
Intel is investigating game crashes on top-end Core i9 desktop CPUs
39Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Intel's high-end Core i9-13900K and 14900K are reportedly having crashing problems in some games. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you own a recent high-end Intel desktop CPU and you've been running into weird game crashes lately, you're not alone. Scattered reports from Core i9-13900K and i9-14900K users over the last couple of months have pointed to processor power usage as a possible s
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Status Match Offer
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer , which I wanted to cover the details of (thanks to Creditcrunch for flagging this). It does require booking a flight with Virgin Atlantic, but I’m sure some will find value with this offer, especially given that Virgin Atlantic is in SkyTeam. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club status match basics Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a sta
Airline Passenger Takes Revenge On Middle Seat Karen Who Reaches Across To Close His Shade
View from the Wing / 10h
A passenger reports being in a window seat while the woman seated beside him in the middle seat kept reaching across him to close the window shade. “She never asked me,” he said, and he would “immediately reopen it” and then every few minutes “she would reach in front of [him] again to close it.” Continue reading ...
These Are the Very Rare Star Wars Posters You're Looking For
Gizmodo / 10h
It’s been a busy spring for auction houses proffering iconic sci-fi movie props , ludicrously valuable comics , and much-sought-after vintage toys . Propstore is adding more fuel to the fire with an upcoming auction of very rare Star Wars posters, some including autographs, with lots estimated to go for $500 all the way… Read more...
While our cuneiform tablet’s status as our smallest item remains secure, serious questions have been…
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
multcolib : While our cuneiform tablet’s status as our smallest item remains secure, serious questions have been raised about whether or not it is the oldest.
Meta Quest 3 Headset Is Now Closer to Apple’s Vision Pro
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple released the Vision Pro headset back in February, putting pressure on Meta and other companies making virtual reality and augmented reality devices to step up their game. Now, an update is rolling out to Meta Quest headsets with some helpful improvements.
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
Engadget / 11h
Two months after I started using the Apple Vision Pro , it hasn't transformed the way I live. It hasn't replaced my TV, and it doesn't make me want to give up my powerful desktop or slim laptops. It's just another tool in my gadget arsenal — one I can don to catch up on X-Men '97 in bed, or to help me dive deep into research while I'm away from my office. The Vision Pro becomes normal so quickly,
Microsoft employees exposed internal passwords in security lapse
TechCrunch / 11h
The tech giant secured a cloud storage server that was inadvertently spilling Microsoft internal data and credentials to the open internet. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Alex Garland and Wagner Moura on creating an anti-war war film with 'Civil War'
Mashable / 11h
Mashable host Josh Burstein sits down with Alex Garland and Wagner Moura to discuss the upcoming film Civil War . Civil War hits theaters on April 12. 2024.
Don’t Ignore Bilt Rewards: Earn Points on Rent, Level Up Your Dining, Then Go
View from the Wing / 11h
The Bilt Mastercard stands out as a unique rewards card, enabling users to earn points on rent payments without any fees, alongside lucrative multipliers for dining and travel. The card also offers diverse redemption options through top airline and hotel partners, and includes premium features like free access to Point.me and Awayz for maximizing rewards. Continue reading ...
GNOME 46: Does It Make the Switch to Linux Worth It?
How-To Geek / 11h
Your choice of Linux desktop environment sets the tone for your Linux experience. What will Windows-savvy newcomers make of GNOME 46, the latest version of the (practically) default Linux graphical interface?
Formula E kills its latest junior series just days before the first scheduled race
Engadget / 11h
Just four days before the first race of its latest all-electric junior racing series was set to take place, Formula E said the NXT Gen Cup will not be part of the World Championship calendar this season. The cancellation is "due to unexpected constraints faced by the support series,” a Formula E spokesperson said in a statement . The NXT Gen Cup was scheduled to be part of the four European event
Elon Musk's Burner Accounts Exposed in Court
89Futurism / 11h
Confirmation Bias Elon Musk has finally confirmed what many have long suspected — that he has at least two burner accounts on the social media site he disastrously acquired, X-formerly-Twitter. The unmasking of the burners occurred, as court transcripts reveal , during Musk's deposition last month as part of a California-based defamation case brought by a young Jewish man who he falsely accused o
Breeze Airways Inches Closer To Profitability… Maybe?
200+One Mile at a Time / 11h
In 2021, we saw the launch of Breeze Airways, a low cost carrier founded by serial airline entrepreneur David Neeleman (also behind JetBlue, WestJet, Azul, and more). While the airline isn’t publicly traded, finances shared with the Department of Transportation (DOT) have suggested that the airline is hemorrhaging money . When you combine this with the general financial challenges that low cost c
Google Wants to Help You Make a Video With AI
LifeHacker / 11h
AI video generators are nothing new in this artificial intelligence age: All one has to do is look at OpenAI's Sora announcement to see how pressing an issue these hyper-realistic yet totally false videos will be. Google's trying something new with its new Vids service, however. Announced during Google Cloud Next 2024 , Vids is a new Workspace app that Google is selling as a "AI-powered video cre
You Deserve Feta and Honey Pancakes
LifeHacker / 11h
For the best comfort breakfast, you can't go wrong with pancakes. They’re popular with kids and adults, easy to make, and versatile as all hell. You can make many unexpected things from pancake batter , and—concerning the “regular” preparation—nearly any additional ingredient tastes great, like chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries, or even savory vegetables . But what if you can't decide? The lo
Dune: Part Two Comes Home Next Week
71Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not quite the same as seeing Dune: Part Two in glorious IMAX , but there’s something to be said for getting to watch the nearly three-hour sci-fi epic from your own couch. You can rewind the sandworm scenes , pause to refill your popcorn bucket ... and enjoy the many extras that come with this home release. Read more...
Receive Admirals Club lounge access with generous new British Airways status match for US travelers
28The Points Guy / 11h
British Airways is offering a generous limited-time status match offer for U.S.-based members of its loyalty program, British Airways Executive Club . As of Tuesday morning, elite members of eight airline programs can obtain reciprocal status with the equivalent British Airways Executive Club status at no extra cost, the airline confirmed to TPG. Specifically, U.S.-based members holding the follo
Should you cancel your Chase Sapphire Reserve?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. You may have heard that Chase is removing access to Priority Pass restaurants from the Chase Sapphire Reserve® and other Chase-issued credit cards from July 1. As one of the few remaining credit cards offering Priority Pass restaurant access, existing cardholders have to decide whether they want to keep it
I’m ready to throw out my iRobot Roomba in favor of Samsung’s new Jet Bot Combo AI robot vacuum
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Recently, I’ve had a bit of a 'mare with my robot vacuum. I’ve been using the iRobot Roomba Combo J7 Plus since I first reviewed it a year and a half ago, and while it’s been a stellar sucker until the last few months, a litany of sudden issues has me wanting to try something new. It’s not the first iRobot Roomba I’ve tried, and I doubt it’ll be the last, but given its lofty price, I’m pretty sur
Don’t share your location on dating apps: Experts found users’ coordinates with scary accuracy
Mashable / 11h
In the evolving landscape of online dating , particularly within the LGBTQ+ community , the integration of geolocation features has raised substantial privacy concerns. While revolutionizing the way we find companionship, dating apps harbor significant privacy risks, especially with geolocation features. Thus, an investigation by Alexey Bukhteyev at Check Point Research on popular LGTBQ+ dating a
Thousands of Social Security numbers stolen from government firm
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Hackers recently stole hundreds of thousands of social security numbers from an American consulting firm, with victims across the US possibly affected. Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) has filed a new report with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, and sent a breach notification email to affected individuals. In its filing, the company said that 341,650 individuals have had their sensitiv
42 Arresting Photos of Wildlife in Action
24Gizmodo / 12h
The natural world is full of wonder. Life thrives in its every corner, from the abyssal depths of the oceans to the loftiest heights above Earth’s mountains. Thankfully, nature photographers capture Earth’s biodiversity in intimate detail, which is fully on display in the winning images from the World Nature… Read more...
Disconnect Your D-Link NAS From the Internet Right Now
How-To Geek / 12h
If you're using a D-Link NAS device, disconnect it from the internet. D-Link NAS devices are vulnerable to remote takeover and arbitrary code execution. This problem will never be fixed, as D-Link stopped supporting its NAS devices "many years" ago.
British Airways’ Lucrative Status Match Promotion
One Mile at a Time / 12h
British Airways Executive Club has just launched a lucrative status match opportunity for those living in the United States and Canada, which makes it easy to earn oneworld Sapphire or oneworld Emerald status (thanks to Head for Points for flagging this). British Airways Silver & Gold status match promotion Thanks to a new status match promotion from British Airways Executive Club, you can unlock
The owner of WordPress has bought Beeper, the app that flipped the bird to Apple’s iMessage supremacy
Engadget / 12h
WordPress and Tumblr owner Automattic has bought Beeper, the maker of the Beeper Mini app that challenged Apple’s iMessage dominion late last year. Although it ultimately lost that battle (after, oh, about three days), the incident gave the DOJ more ammunition in its antitrust suit against the iPhone maker. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that Automattic paid $125 million, a surprisingly hefty pric
Google adds new AI-powered 'Vids' app to Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Mashable / 12h
Because sometimes making a deck takes too much effort. That's what Google is banking on, anyway, with its newest addition to the Workspace family of apps, which includes Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Vids was briefly mentioned as an "all-in-one video creation app" in a Google blog post on Tuesday. That blog post is nearly useless when it comes to learning about what Vids actually does , but th
The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 just dropped to under $175 at Target Circle Week
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $125: The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 is just $174.99 at Target, marked down from its listed MSPR of $299.99. That's a 42% discount or a savings of $125. Opens in a new window Credit: Solo Stove Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 $174.99 at Target $299.99 Save $125.00 If you love nights spent around the fire but hate the smoke that comes with it, a Solo Stove is the way to go. Designed to produce smokeless f
A stunning phenomenon appeared on the sun during the solar eclipse
Mashable / 12h
The rare total solar eclipse packed an extra punch. During totality — when the moon completely blocked the sun — millions could see our star's glowing, ghostly corona, or outer atmosphere. It's a sight we almost never witness due to the sun's blinding light. Yet during the few minutes or so of this cosmic event, viewers could also see curious, extremely bright red or pinkish areas around the peri
Arturia AstroLab Review: World-Class Synths in a Keyboard
Wired / 12h
The company’s first stage keyboard is just its Analog Lab software instrument in hardware form, but that’s not a bad thing.
Google's New Imagen 2 Model Can Generate Videos
How-To Geek / 12h
It hasn't really been too long since OpenAI showed off Sora, which impressed and frightened many people with its ability to make (somewhat) realistic video clips out of text prompts. AI image generation has been polished a lot over the past months, so as you might expect, the next natural step is video. Google is also coming out with its own video generation methods, with new AI models under the
2,000 senior women win “biggest victory possible” in landmark climate case
38Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Members of Swiss association Senior Women for Climate Protection react after the announcement of decisions after a hearing of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to decide in three separate cases if states are doing enough in the face of global warming in rulings that could force them to do more, in Strasbourg, eastern France, on April 9, 2024. (credit: FREDERICK FLORIN / Contribu
Elon Musk Delivers Speech About Mars Settlement Plan
500+Futurism / 12h
Spreader of Life Elon Musk has long made plenty of highfalutin claims about colonizing Mars. Now, he's delivered another speech about this off world fantasy of his, providing a roadmap to settling the Red Planet that at least seems "tangible," in Ars Technica's assessment . In a presentation to SpaceX employees at the company's Starbase facility in Texas, Musk outlined the "overall path to making
Chucky Creator Don Mancini Teases What's in Store for Our Favorite Killer Doll
34Gizmodo / 12h
After leaving us dangling off a White House cliff just before Halloween, Chucky returns tomorrow to finish out its third season . More mayhem awaits in Washington, D.C. for Chucky and the teens who’re desperate to take him down, not to mention Tiffany, stuck on Texas’ Death Row. Plus, Chucky’s still facing a new kind… Read more...
Google Just Announced New AI Tools for Workspace
LifeHacker / 12h
During the company's big Cloud Next 2024 presentation , Google unveiled quite a few new AI ventures on its horizon . Most of these advancements are reserved for Google Workspace, which means you won't get them on your personal Google Account (unless you pay for Workspace yourself). That said, if your company or business uses Google Workspace, you're about to get some new AI-powered tools to help
Fairphone launches easy-to-repair earbuds
TechCrunch / 12h
The right to repair has been a hot topic for several years now, hitting a kind of critical mass with domestic and international legislation. Advocates note that these proposals give users more control over their own property, while expanding products’ shelf life and reducing e-waste. Fairphone is, perhaps, the most prominent hardware company to make […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Google unveils its first data center processor as it joins Microsoft and Amazon in a billion-dollar hardware race — Intel and AMD will be nervous to see strategic partners turn into formidable x86 rivals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google revealed its first custom Arm-based CPUs for data centers at its Google Cloud Next 24 event. The new Google Axion processors are intended for general-purpose workloads such as web and app servers, containerized microservices, open-source databases, and so on. The company’s investment in custom silicon dates back to 2015 when the tech behemoth launched its first Tensor Processing Units (TPU
How to Screen Record on an iPad
Gizmodo / 12h
Just as screenshotting on an iPad works , screen recording is a great way to capture the action on your tablet. Unlike a screenshot, a screen recording can get ongoing activity for a relatively longer time instead of capturing just a static image. Another good thing about screen recordings is that they also capture… Read more...
Major changes coming to Disney’s Disability Access Service
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Disney has always been at the forefront in the travel industry when it comes to accommodating guests with disabilities. Unfortunately, its generous policies have sometimes been subject to misuse, leading to longer lines and greater hassles for all guests, particularly those with legitimate special needs. Today, Disney updated its Accessibility Services websites for both Walt Disney World and Disn
Earn points, miles and cash back while doing your taxes
35The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Did you file your taxes yet? Tax season is coming to a close April 15, and if you’re looking to maximize the points, miles and cash back you earn while doing your taxes, there are a few things you should consider. For example, if you plan to use software to prepare your taxes, you’ll want to check online s
You can now lie down while using a Meta Quest 3 headset
Engadget / 12h
Meta is rolling out the latest update for Meta Quest and, as always, there are some handy features. From now on, whenever you're livestreaming to the Meta Quest app, the broadcast will continue when you take the headset off. That should help avoid interruptions. There are some Quest 3 -specific upgrades too, including the ability to use an external mic via the USB-C port, along with resolution an
What Were Those Bright Red Dots Seen During the Eclipse?
44Gizmodo / 12h
We were hoping for something like this to happen . For a brief moment yesterday, the Sun waved to us from afar, telling us that it’s in the midst of a vibrant and dynamic phase of its 11-year cycle when solar eruptions and other phenomena are at their peak and more likely to occur. Read more...
Amazon deal of the day: Save 20% on the very good Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
Mashable / 12h
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $79.99 at Amazon (save $20) BEST BLUETOOTH TRACKER DEAL AirTags (4-pack) $79.99 at Amazon (save $19.01 with on-page coupon) BEST SECURITY CAMERA DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 3-camera system $149.99 at Amazon (save $110) BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL Shark Matrix self-emptying robot vacuum (AV2310AE) $369.99 at Amazon (save $80) BEST AIR PU
iRobot released two new Roombas under $300, including one that mops
Mashable / 12h
Two new Roombas under $300: In early April, iRobot released two new budget-friendly Roombas: the Roomba Vac Essential for $249.99 and the mopping Roomba Combo Essential for $274.99 . iRobot doesn't participate in CES , which means iRobot isn't on the same "announce in January, release in spring" schedule that its competitors are. But that doesn't mean new Roombas aren't in store for 2024. The fir
Google updated its 'Find My Device' Android network: 5 new things it can do
Mashable / 12h
The new Find My Device network for Android devices began rolling out on Monday. It's available for all devices using Android 9 or later. We're currently on Android 14, which covers a broad range of devices (Android 15 is coming out soon). The updated Android equivalent to Apple's Find My network includes much of the same functionality as its competitor. But, there are a few extras, too. Here's a
Get a Google Nest x Yale smart lock for $70 off and never worry about losing your keys again
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $70.99: As of April 9, get the Google Nest x Yale Lock for $229 at Amazon. That's a discount of 24% off its normal price of $299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Nest x Yale Lock $229.00 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70.99 If you enjoy enhancing your home with smart devices, add a smart lock to your home upgrades list. Your front door lock is the first line of defense between you an
Star Wars Outlaws has an official release date, pre-order details revealed
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Ubisoft has announced that Star Wars Outlaws will launch on August 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X | S , and PC. In a world premiere YouTube video today (April 9), Ubisoft and developer Massive Entertainment debuted the official story trailer for Star Wars Outlaws, which showcased a
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