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Kabosu, beloved dog who inspired Doge crypto, has died
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Kabosu, the dog best known to the internet as the inspiration behind the Doge meme cryptocurrency , has died. Kabosu died on May 24 , according to a blog post from his owner Atsuko Sato published the same day (translated from Japanese by Google Translate). A farewell party will be held on Sunday at Flower Kaori in Kotsu no Mori, Narita City. SEE ALSO: Dogecoin: Everything you need to know about t


10 Popular Google Doodle Games You Can Play Right Now
78How-To Geek / 12h
Google keeps its main search page fresh with fun doodles that change every couple of days. Occasionally, the doodle is an actual game that you can play. These games are archived and can be played after their time on the homepage has passed. They're perfect for passing the time without needing to download anything.


How to use Google Flights to find cheap flights and maximize your next travel booking
2KThe Points Guy / 14h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Google Flights is constantly evolving, but it’s the one tool I always mention when people ask me how to find better flight prices. This easy-to-use website can help you find the best possible price on airfare (and even hotels). It’s one of the biggest weapons in our arsenal at TPG to help save money on travel. While TPG does offer de




ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest news stories from Sonos Ace headphones to Copilot+ AI privacy fears


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
This week we were treated to new Microsoft AI and laptop announcements, the arrival of Sonos’ first-ever headphones, and the launch of the new Sonos Roam 2 speaker. To get you caught up to speed on these and others, we’ve rounded up the top seven tech news stories that happened in the last seven days. Scroll down to read them, and we’ll catch you next week for another quickfire tech news round up



Obscure startup unveils record-breaking LED display that would be perfect for the next Apple Vision Pro — Q-Pixel delivers highest resolution color display, squeezing a whole 4K screen into something barely bigger than a thumbnail
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Startup Q-Pixel has created its own core polychromatic RGB microLED technology to replace the century-old monochromatic LED, and solve several key issues with the decade-old microLED display technology. The Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Company has developed what is described as the “highest resolution, active-matrix color display” in the world, packing in a stunning 6800 pixels per inch (PPI). Whil


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 25
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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 May 24'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 com


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 25
Mashable / 3h
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


Travel cheaper with this £62.82 AI-powered deal finder app
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Through May 31 , fulfill your wanderlust with lifetime access to a OneAir Elite Plan on sale for £62.82 , an 89% discount. If you need a holiday but have a tight budget, we have a solution for you. OneAir can help you unlock low prices and deals for the trip you’ve been dreaming about by notifying you when they become available. Through May 31, you can get a lifetime subscription to an Eli


How to watch Leinster vs. Toulouse online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Leinster vs. Toulouse in the Champions Cup Final for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Rugby fans really couldn't have asked for a better Champions Cup Final. Leinster and Toulouse are going to battle it out for the trophy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, bringing together some of the very best players in the world. The l


How to watch the 2024 DFB-Pokal Final online for free
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TL;DR: Stream Kaiserslautern vs. Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal Final for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Bayer Leverkusen are having a truly special season, but FC Kaiserslautern are standing in their way. The DFB-Pokal is up for grabs, with second division FC Kaiserslautern attempting to do the impossible and actually beat X


How to watch the 2024 Scottish Cup Final online for free
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TL;DR: Stream Celtic vs. Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Scottish Cup Final is always going to be a spectacle, but when Celtic and Rangers are involved, things are taken up another notch. There is no bigger game in Scottish football (or maybe even the world). It's going to be intense,


How to watch the 2024 FA Cup Final online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Man City vs. Man United in the FA Cup Final for free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup doesn't have the same appeal as the Champions League for the modern day footballer, but there's still something so special about this famous domestic competition. It's still got that magic, and both Man City and


NASA finds more issues with Boeing’s Starliner, but crew launch set for June 1
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft atop its Atlas V rocket on the launch pad earlier this month. (credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky ) Senior managers from NASA and Boeing told reporters on Friday that they plan to launch the first crew test flight of the Starliner spacecraft as soon as June 1, following several weeks of detailed analysis of a helium leak and a "design vulnerability" with the ship's p


Leaders in Self Driving Cars Say Tesla is by Far the Leader
Next Big Future / 4h
May 22, Nvidia Jensen Huang says Tesla is far ahead in self-driving cars and on May 15, Xu Baoqiang, general manager of Baidu’s autonomous driving vehicle department, said in an interview that Baidu is considering potential collaboration opportunities with Tesla for the latter’s upcoming Robotaxi service. Nvidia is supply self driving car companies and robotaxi ... Read more


Apple explains the strange iOS 17.5 bug that made photos reappear
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
When iOS 17.5 rolled out on May 13, several reports appeared online from iPhone owners claiming their device brought back deleted photographs. It quickly resulted in a security scare as some people worried their smartphones might actually be holding onto file data without their knowledge. It was fortunately patched soon after with the release of iOS 17.5.1 . No one really knew what caused the err


Who is Ruby Sunday? The ultimate 'Doctor Who' fan theory
Mashable / 8h
There's never been a Doctor Who season arc like Season 14's mystery of Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson), companion to the 15th Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa). Since she was introduced in "The Church on Ruby Road" — set on her 19th birthday, Dec. 24 2023 — fans of this foundling have wondered who her parents were. Doctor Who has thrived on season-arc mysteries since its return to our screens in 2005. From Rose T


'Doctor Who': All the Easter Eggs in '73 Yards'
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Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) loses the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) in a fairy circle on a clifftop in rural Wales. She is stuck with a stalker — one who stays exactly 73 yards (aka 219 feet) away, just far enough that Ruby can't quite see or hear her — for the rest of her life. SEE ALSO: Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson choose their ultimate 'Doctor Who' squad That's the premise of "73 Yards," the mind-bend


Doctor Who: 73 Yards review: Don’t stand so close to me
Engadget / 8h
The following contains spoilers for “73 Yards.” Russell T. Davies admits his writing eschews narrative formalism in favor of things that just feel right. Two decades ago, his critics pointed to his use of deus ex machina endings as a stick to beat his reputation with. But we’re in a different era now, where vibes matter just as much as logic — both inside the show’s new more fantastic skew, and i


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, May 25 (game #83)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Today's NYT Strands puzzle is a great example of what I really like about this word game. I won't give anything away about it here, but read on for my commentary – and of course my hints, if you need a helping hand. 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 #83) - hint #1 - today's theme What is t


Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, May 25 (game #852)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Saturday's Quordle doesn't deviate too far from the pattern we've seen in recent days. There's nothing to get majorly worried about – beyond the fact that all Quordles are potentially difficult. There are hints below if you need them. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #852) - hint #1 - Vowels How


Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data
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Ars Technica - All content / 9h
A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that debuted in 2007 with the release of Windows Vista. Users employ it to encrypt entire hard drives to prevent people from reading or modifying data in the event they get physical access to the disk. Startin


'Atlas' ending explainer: What is Netflix saying about AI now?
Mashable / 9h
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, and Netflix's new sci-fi epic Atlas knows it. Directed by Brad Peyton ( San Andreas , Rampage ), the film stars Jennifer Lopez as Atlas Shepherd, a woman on a quest to take down an evil artificial intelligence unit that's caused countless human deaths. In a distant future in which humanity is on the brink of destruction, Atlas decides to fight fir


Let's Talk About the Ending of Furiosa
Gizmodo / 10h
What a lovely, lovely day! After years of anticipation and discussion , George Miller’s follow-up to Mad Max: Fury Road is finally here. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is now in theaters and it acts as a perfect compliment to that 2015 masterpiece, giving the character of Furiosa an intense backstory while also building out… Read more...


The Best Memorial Day Deals on Fitness Equipment
LifeHacker / 10h
Memorial Day weekend is here, and for whatever reason, that means retailers are kicking off a bunch of sales on just about everything, including fitness equipment. So if you were waiting for prices to dip on gym gear, now is your moment. Personal gym gear A weightlifting belt can help you to lift more in the gym by providing something to brace against. The best belts run upwards of $100, but if y


My Favorite Memorial Day Sales on Tablets
LifeHacker / 10h
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and many retailers have been offering deals on laptops , TVs , headphones , Bluetooth speakers , smartphones , and tablets. If you need a new tablet to binge-watch your favorite shows and movies this summer, consider these deals on Apple, Samsung, and Amazon Fire devices. M1 chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Tou


The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case
NYT > Technology / 10h
Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.


Dawn of the Dead's Gaylen Ross on Filming the Zombie Classic, Including Its Original Ending
Gizmodo / 11h
George A. Romero ’s Dawn of the Dead arrived 10 years after he invented the modern zombie movie with 1968's Night of the Living Dead . To mark the 45-year anniversary of its U.S. release in 1979—an international co-production, it world-premiered in Italy in 1978—star Gaylen Ross, who’s also in Romero and Stephen King’s… Read more...


The Onion's Take on OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson Disaster Is Pretty Much Perfect
69Futurism / 11h
Stupid Simulacrum The accusations that Scarlett Johansson has leveled against OpenAI have launched a storm of controversy, turning the ChatGPT creator into a near-pariah overnight for its alleged copying of the actress's voice without her permission. There's already plenty of good writing out there on how the incident encapsulates the AI industry's arrogance and its astounding lack of integrity.


How to watch 'Civil War' at home: When will the A24 film be streaming?
Mashable / 11h
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How to watch Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's 'The Fall Guy' at home
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The best ways to watch 'The Fall Guy' at a glance: BEST FOR WATCHING IMMEDIATELY Rent or buy 'The Fall Guy' on Prime Video $17.74 or $22.74 as a Prime member (save $2.25) BEST FOR THOSE WHO CAN WAIT Peacock Premium yearly subscription $59.99/year (save 17%) BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium free for select Xfinity customers (save $5.99/month) BEST FOR STUDENTS Peacock Premium $1.99/month


The Harsh Truth Behind Samsung's Phone Repair Program
Gizmodo / 11h
It turns out that Samsung’s repair program isn’t as breezy as we initially thought. In the past few days, we’ve discovered some harsh truths about Android’s best-selling smartphone maker. The company has quietly parted ways with iFixit on phone repair kits. It has also required independent repair shops to disclose… Read more...


These Kenmore and Frigidaire Stoves Are Being Recalled for Fire Risk
LifeHacker / 11h
Over 200,000 stovetops from Kenmore and Frigidaire have been recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission because they pose a risk of fire or burn injury. If you have a Kenmore or Frigidaire electric cooktop that was purchased between June of 2001 and August of 2009, you should check to see if your stove is included in the recall. Here’s what you need to know about the recall


My Favorite Memorial Day Sales on Smartphones
LifeHacker / 11h
Memorial Day isn't until Monday, but the sales are already in full swing. I've covered the best sales on laptops , TVs , headphones , and now it's time to turn our attention to deals on smartphones, which I've assembled after using my favorite price-checking tools . Phone companies will generally have better deals, but if you're looking for an unlocked phone without any strings attached, this is


Lego celebrates space with a drone show showcasing kid-designed spacecrafts
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Space and Lego have always gone together – both in the form of more realistic sets, with the Icons and Ideas collections, and in a creative realm, with City and Friends. That’s part of the wonderful trick of a Lego brick or any other piece, which can be used to build whatever you imagine. Approaching the launch of two new space sets – Artemis 5 and the Milky Way – The Lego Group is sharing some n


Hyatt’s Superior Benefits: Full Globalist Breakfast Returning To Rio Las Vegas
View from the Wing / 11h
Earlier this month there were reports that Rio Las Vegas had started limiting Globalists to a choice of 4 out of their breakfast menu’s 22 entrĂ©e selections. Continue reading ...


Why Former Employees & Scarlett Johansson Are Questioning OpenAI
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Update Google Chrome Now to Fix a Zero-Day Vulnerability
How-To Geek / 11h
Google Chrome is targeted frequently by hackers and malware developers, not only because it open-source through the Chromium project, but also because it's the most widely-used browser in the world. Other browsers using the same engine, such as Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi, makes it an even bigger target. Yet another Chrome zero-day that was being exploited in the wild was just patched, so you migh


Epic Memorial Day deal knocks $1,000 off the stunning Samsung S90C OLED TV
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It's the Friday before Memorial Day, which means most Memorial Day sales are in full swing, including the tech giant Samsung's offerings. The retailer is slashing prices on our best-rated OLED TVs, and our favorite deal is the stunning 65-inch S90C OLED on sale for $1,599.99 (it was $2,599.99). That's a whopping $1,000 discount and the best deal you can find. It's an incredible price on an excell


United’s latest cross-country route a big win for both Washington, DC, and Palm Springs
78The Points Guy / 12h
United Airlines is going long from its Dulles International Airport (IAD) hub near Washington, D.C. This week, the carrier unveiled new nonstop flights from IAD to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in California. United will operate one daily flight on this new 2,188-mile route starting Dec. 19. This new seasonal winter service will run through April 30, 2025. This will be United’s longest


Star Wars Just Introduced a Fun New Droid in Galaxy's Edge
40Gizmodo / 12h
Speculation about new character arrivals in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has circled for weeks as a mysterious tarp appeared stationed on Batuu at Disneyland . Today Disney Experiences confirmed two new Star Wars character arrivals, who speak through one: a modified R1 series astromech droid named Bard, owned by Tohan… Read more...


Looking at Hardware for Running Local Large Language Models
Next Big Future / 12h
ChatRTX is a demo app that lets you personalize a GPT large language model (LLM) connected to your own content—docs, notes, images, or other data. Leveraging retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), TensorRT-LLM, and RTX acceleration, you can query a custom chatbot to quickly get contextually relevant answers. It all runs locally on your Windows RTX PC or ... Read more


Germany Now Has So Much Solar Power That Its Electric Prices Are Going Negative
100+Futurism / 12h
In the Green Germany has so much energy coming from solar panels that it's outpaced consumer demand and pushed energy prices into a steep nose dive — even going past zero into the negative, according to Business Insider , creating an Alice in Wonderland energy market in which consumers of electricity can be paid to use the extra power. This price drop is detrimental for solar power producers' bot


How to Blur Your House on Google Maps Street View
LifeHacker / 12h
Google Maps Street View changed the game for digital exploration: Anywhere Google's cameras have been, you can check out for yourself, without ever needing to leave your house. Of course, if you're uncomfortable with your house appearing on Street View, you don't need to sit back and let the other explorers of the internet spy on your home. Whether you're famous, or you just value your privacy, G


My Favorite Memorial Day Sales on Speakers
LifeHacker / 12h
The long Memorial Day weekend is (almost) here, and many retailers are already offering deals on laptops , TVs , headphones , and Bluetooth speakers. If you need a new speaker to power your summer lounging, consider these Bluetooth-enabled models, ranging from small clip-on portable speakers to ones that can supply the music for an entire house party. The best Memorial Day portable Bluetooth spea


Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for May 2024
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles , we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For May, we found deals to get up to 75% of


Are These Drones Too Chinese to Pass U.S. Muster in an Anti-China Moment?
34NYT > Technology / 12h
U.S.-based Anzu Robotics is selling drones using technology from DJI, a Chinese firm that is the target of efforts by lawmakers to limit Chinese