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Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Starts Flying: What To Expect
2KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Hawaiian Airlines is one of the new Boeing 787 customers that I’m most intrigued by. It’s an exciting day for the airline, as Hawaiian will operate its first commercial flight with the jet today, just a couple of months after taking delivery of the first one. Let’s cover all the details about what you should expect from this plane. Hawaiian Airlines’ order for up to 20 Boeing 787-9s In 2018, Hawa
Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Global Workforce
500+NYT > Technology / 18h
Along with the departure of two senior executives, the cuts added to signs of turmoil at the electric car company.
Keanu Reeves is reportedly playing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3
Engadget / 16min
When Sonic 3 hits the theaters later this year, you may be able to watch a franchise fan favorite be voiced by one of Hollywood's all-time fan favorite actors. Keanu Reeves will play the broody, tortured Shadow the Hedgehog, according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety . The antihero, who's both an arch-rival and an ally to Sonic, will be created by Jim Carrey's Dr. Robotnik after the events o
Astronomers Discover Heaviest Stellar Black Hole in the Milky Way
Gizmodo / 46min
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Milky Way, but a newly spotted object takes the crown for the most massive stellar black hole known in our galaxy, weighing in at an impressive 33 times the mass of our Sun. Read more...
Is there a moral imperative for businesses to share data?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 55min
Imagine a world where knowledge, data , insights, breakthroughs aren’t hoarded but shared, with a purpose: to tackle the monumental challenges facing our communities, societies and planet. This isn’t a utopian ideal, but a technical reality, and more importantly, moral imperative today. Debates that were once the domain of Ivory Tower academics are front and center in the boardrooms of organizati
Why sovereign AI infrastructure is driving worldwide adoption of Generative AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
From self-driving cars to AI agents and transformative drug discovery, humanity is entering a fourth industrial revolution - one powered by artificial intelligence. Nations around the world have taken notice. Harnessing generative AI promises massive socioeconomic, cultural and geopolitical benefits, yet modernizing a government’s ability to enable and improve its AI capabilities requires creatin
Real life 6G speed tests revealed by Japanese tech giants — 100Gb/s transmissions could become the norm for mainstream wireless network data transfer within a few years
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A consortium of Japanese technology behemoths, including NTT DOCOMO, NTT, NEC, and Fujitsu, have revealed the results of their real-world 6G speed tests. The ground-breaking achievement shows the group's ability to achieve ultra-high-speed 100Gb/s data transmission, marking a pivotal moment in the advent of the 6G wireless communication era. The four firms, which have been working together on the
A big Garmin Forerunner update is on the way – here are 5 new features we're excited about
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you own a Garmin Forerunner, you’ve already got your hands on one of the best Garmin watches . They've all been in our lists of either the top Garmin watches or the best running watches at one time or another. Now your smartwatch is about to get even better thanks to Garmin’s latest free update. Garmin announced that the Public Beta Version 19.09 is in the early stages of its rollout, and is o
Finmid raises $24.7M to help SMBs access loans through platforms like Wolt
TechCrunch / 2h
finmid is building an embedded finance product that targets that relationship between marketplaces and sellers, and raised a Series A round to further build out its product and enter new markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The IPL is delivering the goods once again, and we've got all the information you need to tune into key matches. We're well into the season as the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals prepare to go head-to-head in the 31s
How to watch Barcelona vs. PSG online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Barcelona vs. PSG in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Barcelona secured an impressive win over PSG in the first leg of their quarter-final matchup, but the job is not done yet. Any team with Kylian Mbappé is dangerous, so PSG will still believe they can turn things around in Barcelona. If yo
This AI-powered CV app is on sale for under £30
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the AI Resume Builder is on sale for £27.83, saving you 93% on list price. You may be the most qualified candidate for a job with a CV that proves it, but that might not guarantee you’ll get the job. It may not even get you an interview if the company is using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to scan incoming CVs. If you want to create an ATS-friendly CV that s
Microsoft Makes High-Stakes Play in Tech Cold War With Emirati A.I. Deal
36NYT > Technology / 3h
Microsoft said it would invest $1.5 billion in G42, an Emirati company with ties to China, as Washington and Beijing maneuver to secure tech influence in the Gulf.
Big Tech’s ad transparency tools are still woeful, Mozilla research report finds
TechCrunch / 3h
"We feel there are major gaps between the spirit of the EU regulation and these repositories in practice," the report authors write. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Threads is finally testing a recent filter for search results
TechCrunch / 4h
Meta-owned social network Threads is finally testing a “Recent” filter to sort search results based on the most recent posts. Instagram head Adam Mosseri noted Monday that the roll-out is part of a “limited test,” and the feature has been made available to only a few users. “We’re starting to test this with a small […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for April 16
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for April 16'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
You Can Get a 2-Pack of This AirPod Deep Cleaner on Sale for $12 Right Now
LifeHacker / 5h
You can get a two-pack of this Apple AirPod Deep Cleaner on sale for $11.99 right now (reg. $29) using the promo code ENJOY20 through April 16. It's a specialized cleaning tool made to fit in the unique spots where dirt and grime accumulates in AirPods and AirPods cases. The metal tip is used to scoop out dirt from AirPod speakers, while the soft brush fits into the charger itself and can be used
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for April 16
Mashable / 6h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Emirates Premium Connections Service Dubai: My Experience
33One Mile at a Time / 7h
For the return portion of our trip to Zimbabwe , we flew Emirates’ A380 first class from Johannesburg to Dubai to Houston. Emirates has a pretty consistent first class product, so I’ll only be reviewing the second segment, which was operated by an A380 with new interiors . In this post, I wanted to focus on Emirates’ Premium Connections Service in Dubai, available to first class passengers. Long
First Light Fusion Makes Progress Towards an Economical Working Fusion Reactor
Next Big Future / 7h
First Light Fusion is developing an inertial fusion with a pulsed process. They fire physical projectiles at high speeds like 40 kilometers per second to generate fusion OR they may use high-power lasers to generate the fusion. They are working on methods with the targets and other systems to amplify the pressures generated and increase ... Read more
These Blink Security Camera Bundles Are up to 40% Off
LifeHacker / 7h
Blink is Amazon's budget-friendly security camera brand, and right now it's even cheaper, with up to 40% discounts on Blink security camera bundles . Depending on the setup you have at home and how many cameras you need, there might be something worthwhile for you to snatch up. I like Blink cameras because they offer the option to go subscription-free if you go with local storage, which isn't com
Marta Is a macOS Finder Alternative With Tons of Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
LifeHacker / 7h
Finder, the default file manager for the Mac, is extremely mouse driven. Yes, there are a few keyboard shortcuts, but it's an application primarily built for clicking and dragging files around. That works for most people, but some of us prefer doing everything with the keyboard whenever possible. If you also prefer a keyboard shortcut over a drag-and-drop, check out Marta , a free alternative fil
Threads is testing real-time search results
Engadget / 8h
Meta’s Threads app is often described as the company’s competitor to X. But Threads users, especially those once active on Twitter, are often quick to point out that Meta’s app is not yet a great source for real-time information. The app’s “for you” algorithm often surfaces days-old posts alongside fresh ones, and its recently introduced trending topics feature only shows five topics at a time. B
My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die
64BBC News / 8h
A former Tesla engineer is in a decade-long battle with the car company, owned by Elon Musk.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, April 16 (game #813)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
How's your day going? If solving Quordle is part of your routine then it could be about to get much better – or potentially much worse. Today's is not the hardest ever, but then again I'm not sure any Quordle counts as easy. With that in mind, you'll find some hints below if you need them. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the an
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, April 16 (game #44)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Another day, another Strands puzzle to solve courtesy of the gaming experts at the NYT. I doubt this will cause too many problems for too many of you, but if it does then simply scroll down for my selection of hints, and then the answers themselves. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (game #44) -
The challenge of upgrading iconic steel windows
BBC News / 8h
Critall windows date back to the 1880s but their steel construction makes them vulnerable to damp.
Microsoft Wants to Show You Ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu
LifeHacker / 8h
You expect to see ads everywhere online, but ads in your operating system are a rarer beast—though not as rare as they used to be. Recently, Windows 11 Pro and Home users have reported seeing ads in the operating system's Start menu, with ads for “recommended” apps and websites appearing beneath the list of installed apps. It’s not a hugely surprising move, given the company has been pushing ads
Five Ways to Incorporate Smart Tech Into Your Patio This Year
LifeHacker / 8h
About this time every year, I undertake the task of opening up the patio for spring. I bring out the chair cushions, dust and open the umbrella, and plant all the hanging baskets. Of course, there’s the outdoor grill to clean, and getting the lawn looking tidy. This year, all my new additions are going to be smart ones, because the market is flooding with smart tech specifically for the outdoors.
iFi's third-gen 'affordable' Zen DAC is in – and it's got a phono stage pal too
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Regular readers will need no further introduction to iFi, the digital-to-analog audio specialist responsible for the loveable iFi Uno and iFi xDSD Gryphon DACs, to name only a few. But what you probably won't know until now is that iFi has today announced the arrival two new products: the Zen DAC 3 and Zen Phono 3. Not to be confused with the excellent iFi hip-dac 3 (which somehow bettered even t
Ryan Gosling’s Viral Beavis and Butt-Head Skit Was 5 Years in the Making
Gizmodo / 8h
People watch Saturday Night Live to laugh, of course, but there are laughs and then there are sketches that last forever. This past weekend, Ryan Gosling hosted SNL and the episode may have featured one of those all-time sketches. What starts as a discussion of AI then turns into one of the most absurd and random pop… Read more...
Google's next foldable could be the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and finally get flagship specs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google may be shaking things up with the launch of the Pixel 9 series later this year because we could see four individual models, including a renamed Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This nugget of information comes from a “Google insider” who spoke to Android Authority . According to their source, the quartet consists of the base Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, a new Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the aforementioned foldable.
Tesla layoffs hit high performers, some departments slashed, sources say
36TechCrunch / 9h
Tesla management told employees Monday that the recent layoffs — which gutted some departments by 20% and even hit high performers — were largely due to poor financial performance, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The layoffs were announced to staff just a week before Tesla is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
The Best Moment in Deep Space Nine's Greatest Episode Is a Punch Left Unthrown
34Gizmodo / 9h
Twenty-six years ago today, Deep Space Nine delivered the knife under its cloaked examination of Star Trek’s morals in wartime with all the delicate precision of a sewing needle: the incredible “In the Pale Moonlight,” not just one of DS9 or Star Trek’s finest hours , but one of the all time greatest episodes of TV… Read more...
X/Twitter Wants New Users to a Pay Fee Before They Can Post
Gizmodo / 9h
X still has a bot problem as evidenced by the numerous accounts asking you to check their bio for some reason. But Elon Musk has a brilliant plan to stop the issue on his social media platform: Pay him more money. Read more...
Review: Pitch-perfect Renegade Nell is a gem of a series you won’t want to miss
25Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Renegade Nell Enlarge / A young prodigal tomboy returns home from war and finds herself framed for murder in Renegade Nell . (credit: Disney+) Award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright is best known for the dramatic series Happy Valley (2014–2023) and Gentleman Jack (2019–2022), the latter produced jointly by BBC and HBO. Wainwright partnered with Disney+ for her latest series, the resolut
$25 Million Mistake? Virgin Atlantic Flight Cancelled In New York When Catering Truck Hits Plane’s Engine
View from the Wing / 9h
Virgin Atlantic flight 26 from New York JFK to London Heathrow was cancelled on Monday after a Gate Gourmet catering company SUV ran into the engine of the Airbus A350. Continue reading ...
Seven Ways to Make Your Home More Livable If You’re Tall
LifeHacker / 9h
If you’re a tall person and find yourself struggling to live in a home that isn’t designed for someone of your stature, you might dream of a gut renovation to fix the problems vexing you most, or even a custom-built tall person house, with everything sized and scaled for you. While those options aren't likely possible (nor practical), there are a few products you can buy that can have a huge impa
TechCrunch Space: True Anomaly and Rocket Lab will make big moves on orbit (literally)
TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. I hope everyone had a great time at Space Symposium! Hopefully I’ll see you there next year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Boeing defends wide-body manufacturing following whistleblower report
The Points Guy / 9h
Boeing mounted a vociferous defense of its 777 and 787 Dreamliner wide-body programs Monday, days after a whistleblower alleged that the plane-maker had taken manufacturing shortcuts that introduced potential structural flaws to both aircraft types. On Monday, Boeing held an unusual media briefing from its Dreamliner assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina , where it detailed the speci
Roku Accounts Will Require Two-Factor Authentication
How-To Geek / 10h
Whether it's because of convenience or feeling too lazy to do something about it, a lot of online accounts are only guarded by a simple password, with no other security measures. That's why password stuffing is one of the most common methods of hacking into accounts. It took Roku almost 600,000 hacked accounts to actually do something about it, but better late than never.
Clearing Immigration At US Airports: How It Works
26One Mile at a Time / 10h
If you’re an American and are a frequent international traveler, or if you’ve visited the United States many times before, then by all means skip this post. However, there are also plenty of people who haven’t been to the United States or who aren’t familiar with United States immigration procedures, so I wanted to talk a bit about that in this post. I figured I’d answer some of the most common q
Spirit Airlines Employee Swears at Passenger In TSA Security Line
View from the Wing / 10h
A Spirit Airlines employee was filmed last week at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport getting into it with a passenger, accosting her and dropping an F-bomb. The woman probably deserved it? The check-in agent followed the woman to security. And as the woman advanced in line at the TSA checkpoint, she demanded that the woman show her boarding pass. Continue reading ...
IKEA's new furniture line attempts to take gamers out of the basement
29Mashable / 10h
If you're a gamer with a design bug, IKEA thinks you'll love it's new collection of "gaming furniture," due in stores in September 2024. The furniture giant says that its 20-piece Brännboll collection "challenges traditional gaming design" and should more peacefully co-exist in aesthetic harmony within your home than, say, a Secretlab gaming chair. SEE ALSO: The best gaming monitor for upgrading
8 Things We Liked, and 2 We Didn't, About Fallout
Gizmodo / 10h
After what feels like a very long cryogenic sleep in an underground nuclear bunker, Amazon’s take on Fallout dropped like a bomb on Prime Video late last week—but whether or not you’re complete newbie to the world of Interplay and Bethesda’s legendary roleplaying games, or a series veteran , was it worth the wait? We… Read more...
Record Number of Americans Aren't Sleeping Well, Gallup Survey Finds
Gizmodo / 10h
If you’ve been feeling the weight of insomnia lately, you’re far from alone. A new Gallup poll out Monday shows that a majority of American adults report not getting enough sleep—a first in the survey’s history. Though there are likely several reasons for this, many struggling with sleep also report feeling… Read more...
The All-in-one 24-inch iMac Is $450 Off
LifeHacker / 10h
Over the last decade, it seems most people are favoring laptops over desktops. And that makes sense since some laptops are actually overpowering desktops now . But desktops still have their place for people who don't plan to move their computers around. An all-in-one desktop means you can leave your computer plugged in without worrying about killing your battery; they also come with a monitor, ke
How to Avoid an Unpleasant Surprise on Your Property Taxes
LifeHacker / 10h
As anyone who has bought a house has figured out at some point, there are a bunch of hidden costs to homeownership , including unplanned repairs, taxes, and insurance. Whether those things come as a shock depends on how much research you do before you buy. As CNBC reports , 33% of new homeowners reported in a 2023 survey that their property taxes were more expensive than they expected. While prop
Mistral CEO Says AI Companies Are Trying to Build God
98Futurism / 10h
AI-theist The CEO of Europe's brightest new AI firm is calling bull on the quest for so-called "artificial general intelligence" (AGI), which he says is akin to the desire to create God. In an interview with the New York Times , Arthur Mensch, the CEO of the AI firm Mistral, sounded off on his fellow AI executives' "very religious" obsession with building AGI. "The whole AGI rhetoric is about cre
FBI Opens Criminal Investigation Into the Collapse of Baltimore Bridge
Gizmodo / 10h
The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a key commuter bridge in Maryland right outside of Baltimore that was struck by a cargo ship several weeks ago and subsequently collapsed. Read more...
Score bonus miles: Register now for United’s latest Mile Play promotion
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. United Airlines has launched a new round of Mile Play promotions , which award bonus miles to targeted members after they complete specific tasks. Now’s a good time to check your eligibility and register — even if you’re unsure about your upcoming travel plans. Most TPG staff members have received targeted off
NASA asks: Can anyone help us get our Mars samples back?
Mashable / 11h
With its plan to return samples from Mars in jeopardy, NASA is now making a desperate plea for outside help to save the costly and complex mission. NASA administrator Bill Nelson and the agency's head of science, Nikki Fox, announced Monday they will seek suggestions from the greater space industry with a formal request for ideas. The agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which has been overseeing
NASA Asks for Help in Bringing Back Mars Samples After Mission Becomes Too Expensive
28Gizmodo / 11h
NASA is calling on industry players to come up with an alternative plan to return rocky samples from Mars at a lower cost and an earlier date. Read more...
Keanu Reeves Will Voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3
38Gizmodo / 11h
A “whoa” seems fully appropriate here: Keanu Reeves, star of the John Wick franchise and many more of our favorite movies (he’s also a musician, a comic book writer , a meme inspiration, and is generally seeming to be living the dream), will voice Shadow in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Read more...
That Text Message About Unpaid Tolls May Be a Scam
How-To Geek / 11h
If you receive a text message about unpaid road tolls, it may be a scam. Contact your state's toll service or look up their official website (in Google Search) to see if you have an outstanding toll balance. As always, you should not open URLs from unknown senders, even if they claim to be trustworthy.
Ikea's Gaming Furniture Collection, Ranked
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s the year my kid gets to pick out new furniture in her room now that she’s graduating from a convertible crib to a Big Kid Bed. I’m hoping some of Ikea’s new Brännboll gaming collection, which launches in September, catches her eye. Ikea says the new furniture is inspired “by the evolving and diverse needs of… Read more...
US woman arrested, accused of targeting young boys in $1.7M sextortion scheme
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: vitapix | E+ ) A 28-year-old Delaware woman, Hadja Kone, was arrested after cops linked her to an international sextortion scheme targeting thousands of victims—mostly young men and including some minors, the US Department of Justice announced Friday. Citing a recently unsealed indictment, the DOJ alleged that Kone and co-conspirators "operated an international, financially motiv
Alleged cryptojacking scheme consumed $3.5M of stolen computing to make just $1M
29Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors indicted a Nebraska man on charges he perpetrated a cryptojacking scheme that defrauded two cloud providers—one based in Seattle and the other in Redmond, Washington—out of $3.5 million. The indictment , filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of New York and unsealed on Monday, charges Charles O. Parks III—45 of Omaha, Nebraska—with
The Pixel 9 reportedly gears up for satellite SOS support
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The smaller Pixel 9, with three cameras?! (credit: OnLeaks and 91 mobiles ) Google has been doing a lot of work in Android to support satellite-based messaging, and it sure would be nice if someone actually shipped some hardware it could use. Despite the feature launching with the iPhone 14 in 2022 , Android manufacturers haven't been super receptive to copying the idea of satellite mes
Airchat Is Silicon Valley’s Latest Obsession
21Wired / 11h
It’s time for another audio-first social network with a long wait list and vague moderation policies. What could go wrong?
All the Out of This World Star Wars Snacks Coming to Disney Parks
Gizmodo / 11h
Star Wars is taking over Disney Parks around the world for May the Fourth, the fandom’s official season of the Force , with more treats and foods inspired by a galaxy far, far away. Read more...
Tesla Reportedly Lays Off More Than 10% of Its Workers as Elon Musk's Troubles Multiply
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Tesla is reportedly the latest company to lay off workers, and the number of employees axed is not pretty. A memo from Elon Musk to Tesla employees, received by CNBC Monday, said the company will reduce its headcount by more than 10% globally. Read more...
Adobe Acrobat’s AI Assistant Can Read PDFs, Word Files, and More
How-To Geek / 11h
PDFs are probably the file format for digital documents, but for some people it can be easy to forget that it's a format originally developed by Adobe. Despite PDF being an open standard for almost two decades now, Adobe Acrobat remains one of the best ways to edit and manage PDFs. Now, because everything needs AI features, Acrobat is getting an AI assistant to help you navigate and edit your doc
Republicans Delay War on Woke Appliances to Focus on Actual War
Gizmodo / 11h
In a turn of events that’s par for the course in American politics in 2024, House Republicans were forced to ditch plans to wage a legislative war on “woke” home appliances this week and pivoted their attention, instead, to shoring up unwavering support for Israel. Read more...
Sony Ult Wear Headphones Are All About That Bass
Gizmodo / 11h
Arguably, the most exciting development in the past few days is Sony finally giving its products names that are easy to pronounce and remember. Yes, I’m looking at your SRS-XP500 and WH-1000XM5 . Their new Ult series, consisting of the Ult Tower , Ult Field , and Ult Wear , all have names that make sense for the kind of… Read more...
Add a Garden Room for a Major Backyard Upgrade on a Budget
LifeHacker / 11h
If you want to create a garden retreat and have a convenient spot for hosting, or just a quiet spot to enjoy your morning coffee, a garden room is just the thing. With more insulation than most sheds, a garden room allows you to enjoy your outdoor space while having some cover from the rain—and some shade, too. Here’s what you need to know to build a garden room on a budget. What is a garden room
The Easiest Way to Clean a Slow Cooker
LifeHacker / 11h
I got a slow cooker a few weeks ago and it was a rollercoaster of emotions. The high was eating some of the best chicken I’ve ever had after having to wait hours to consume it. The low was realizing after I was done that, all the sauce I cooked it in had hardened and become stuck to the interior of the device. It did not want to come off. Here’s what I’ve learned about cleaning these things since
Book your flight and hotel for Tulum using points and miles
30The Points Guy / 11h
Situated less than 100 miles from Cancun, Mexico, the small beachside town of Tulum has become an epicenter for tourism. With its white sand beaches, turquoise water, cenotes and Mayan ruins, Tulum has seen a massive influx of travelers venturing to the Mexican town within the last 10 years. If you’ve been scrolling TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen videos of Tulum on your “For You” p
Brazil delays visa requirement for Americans once again
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. After numerous proposed start dates, Brazil again delayed visa requirements for select tourists, including Americans. American, Canadian and Australian tourists will not have to apply for a visa to visit until April 10, 2025, the Brazilian government said last week . The government previously dropped visa requirement
iOS 18 AI features are rumored to be ‘on device.’ But there's a catch.
Mashable / 12h
By now, you've likely heard that Apple is making big moves in the AI space in order to compete with competitors like Microsoft and Google. Its upcoming M4 chipset for its Macs and MacBooks is being built for AI. And, when it comes to mobile devices, the soon-to-be-released iOS 18 is going to have a heavy focus on AI, bringing new AI-powered capabilities to your iPhone. According to Bloomberg's Ap
Meta thinks it’s a good idea for students to wear Quest headsets in class
24TechCrunch / 12h
Meta continues to field criticism over how it handles younger consumers using its platforms, but the company is also planning new products that will cater to them. On Monday, the company announced in a blog post that later this year it will be launching a new education product for Quest to position its VR headset […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Change Healthcare stolen patient data leaked by ransomware gang
37TechCrunch / 12h
This is the second group to demand a ransom payment from Change Healthcare to prevent the release of stolen patient data in as many months. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Open source Substack rival Ghost may join the fediverse
TechCrunch / 12h
While the launch of a survey isn't necessarily a commitment to federating Ghost, it is another signal pointing to the broader reshaping of the web that's now underway. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Disney Plus rumored plans prove the further we get from cable, the closer we get to cable
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Streaming television was supposed to kill cable and broadcast TV. Ad-free, endless choice, on-demand, and on your schedule meant the no-compromises television experience of our dreams. Except it hasn't quite turned out that way and now it's starting to look like the old models, the ones that buoyed cable and broadcast television for decades are rising like phoenixes from the ashes and will soon b
Viral Video Claiming Disney Bought Jeffrey Epstein's Island Is Completely Fake
36Gizmodo / 12h
Social media accounts claimed in recent weeks that Disney purchased Jeffrey Epstein’s island. But it’s simply not true, even though the claims have gotten quite a bit of attention on sites like TikTok and X . Read more...
A new Gmail feature could soon make it way easier to manage your subscriptions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google is reportedly working on a new way to help users bring order to their messy Gmail accounts on mobile. Initially discovered by industry expert AssembleDebug, a “Manage Subscriptions” section will be added to the app’s sidebar menu, housing all of the newsletters and promotions you receive. Tapping the option takes you to a “Subscriptions'” page displaying all of the mailing lists you are cu
This Power Station Offers an Impressive (but Expensive) Way to Keep the Power on During an Outage
LifeHacker / 12h
These days, extreme weather events are both more extreme and more frequent. After an unusual ice storm knocked out power at my house for days this year, I found myself feeling weirdly vulnerable without a way to heat my home, so I decided to look into power backup options. While a whole-home solution was not within budget, I knew I wanted at least enough power to keep myself warm and to power my
Roku Says More Than 500,000 Accounts Were Compromised in a Cyberattack
LifeHacker / 12h
On Friday , Roku confirmed a cyberattack compromised roughly 576,000 accounts. It marks the second such cyberattack to affect the company, which compromised a smaller number of accounts earlier this year. What's going on at Roku? Roku says it detected an "increase in unusual account activity" earlier this year. After checking into it, the company found that bad actors had compromised about 15,000
You haven't actually got a massive road toll bill - it's a phishing scam, FBI warns
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If you get an SMS message from a toll service, claiming you owe $12.51 in unpaid fees and that if you don’t move fast, you’ll be fined an additional $50, don’t fret - it’s not real. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning concerning an ongoing smishing campaign that seems to have hit thousands of American citizens so far. "Since early-March 2024, the FBI Internet Crime Comp
Pimax’s new VR headset can swap between QLED and OLED displays – but the Vision Pro beats it in one important way
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Pimax has unveiled two new VR headsets with the top of the line Pimax Crystal Super seemingly set to put the best VR headsets to shame – even the Apple Vision Pro – with some phenomenal specs. It also has one of most unique display features we’ve ever seen: you can swap between an OLED and QLED display engine to get the most out of your virtual experience. Are you playing a frightening horror adv
Tesla Unveils the Robotaxi on August 8 during an ongoing FSD Ramp. What is known and unknown?
Next Big Future / 12h
Tesla is unveiling the Robotax on August 8, 2024 there is an ongoing ramp of the FSD (full self driving) software. What do we no know and not know about this rapidly changing situation? This is all happening as Tesla’s sales growth is “between two growth waves”. Tesla has cut over 10% of its staff ... Read more
What Does a Limited Iran-Israel Escalation Look Like?
Next Big Future / 12h
The direct Iranian missile attack did not do direct damage to Israel. However, it has opened the door to direct military action between Iran and Israel. Iran and Israel are 620 miles apart. Iran is almost 2.4 times the land area of Texas. It is slightly larger than the state of Alaska. Iran’s dimensions are ... Read more
Boss Says He Doesn’t Care at All If Employees Do Drugs at Work
Futurism / 12h
Anti-Panopticon Employees being inebriated on the job has long been a workplace hazard — but according to one boss, it's a non-issue. From caffeine and cannabis to Adderall and Xanax, many legal drugs are, according to business owner and columnist Gene Marks in a new Guardian op-ed , being used on the clock like never before. "I know this because I know many of these people. They’re friends, work
What's New in Ubuntu 24.04 "Noble Numbat"
How-To Geek / 12h
Ubuntu 24.04, code-named “Noble Numbat”, has a release date of April 25, 2024. We fired up the beta build to see whether it was worth upgrading to Canonical’s newest long-term support release.
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