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What are points and miles worth? TPG’s May 2024 monthly valuations
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the questions people often ask us is, “How much is a point or mile worth?” The true answer varies from point to point and person to person. It also depends on your travel goals and how much you maximize a particular loyalty currency. Still, some rewards credit cards are worth more than others, and o
New report hints at the new iPads set to be unveiled by Apple on May 7
29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
Apple has told us it's going to be launching something new on May 7, and all the signs point to that something being new iPads. Now a new report lists the specific models and accessories we'll be getting introduced to on Tuesday. This report comes from well-known Apple tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , and it rounds up some of the rumors we've already been hearing. Gurman says we'll get a new pa
SpaceX New EVA Suit is One of Many New Space, Moon and Mars Suits
Next Big Future / 12h
Building a base on the Moon and a city on Mars will require millions of spacesuits. The development of many new suit and the execution of the spacewalk will be important steps toward a scalable design for spacesuits on future long-duration missions as life becomes multiplanetary. This EVA suit evolve from the Intravehicular Activity (IVA) ... Read more
Secure a lifetime subscription to MS Office for Windows for just £40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Score a lifetime license to MS Office 2021 for Windows for only £40. Others can copy its dress, but no one can ever steal Microsoft Office's crown. While there are free (and freemium) alternatives, the entire Microsoft Office suite, which includes apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, remains the gold standard for workplace efficiency and productivity. If your access to the suite
How to watch Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream Manchester City Women vs. Arsenal Women in the WSL for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Women's Super League is drawing to a close, and it really couldn't be much more dramatic. Manchester City Women hold the top spot, but Chelsea could catch them if they win their games in hand. There is no room for error, bu
How to watch Toulouse vs. Harlequins online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream Toulouse vs. Harlequins in the Champions Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Investec Champions Cup brings together some of the best teams and best players in club rugby, and that very much includes Toulouse and Harlequins. The likes of Antoine Dupont and Marcus Smith will be on display as these two famous sides m
How to watch Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Punjab Kings vs. Chennai Super Kings in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Use this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The IPL is in full swing and with only a few weeks to go, things are getting exciting. The next fixture sees the Pubjab Kings go head to head with 2023 victors, the Chennai Super Kings, as captains Shikhar Dhawan and Ruturaj Gaikwad lead
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 5
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 May 5'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 come
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 5
Mashable / 4h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, May 5 (game #63)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Sunday's NYT Strands puzzle is a relatively straightforward one – but that doesn't make it a piece of cake exactly. Very few Strands games are that, and you'll still need your wits about you to solve it. But don't despair – I've got some hints for you below if you need them. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, May 5 (game #832)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Hello and welcome to Sunday's edition of Quordle – the puzzle game that challenges you to solve four Wordles simultaneously, or consecutively in the case of the Daily Sequence variant. It's great fun, but potentially tough – so read on for some hints if you need help. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (
New Offer For Avios Cards: Take Your Pick Of 3 Cards Offering 85,000 Each
View from the Wing / 6h
British Airways parent company IAG also owns Iberia and Aer Lingus. All three use Avios as their currency, and all three have U.S. credit cards from Chase. Now Chase is out with a new offer for each of those cards. It's 10,000 more Avios than the last offer without additional spend in a bonus category. And it's the biggest offer they've had in years that didn't require significant spending to qua
From teenage cyber-thug to Europe’s most wanted
73BBC News / 6h
Kivimaki rose through teen cyber gangs to become a Most Wanted criminal responsible for one of the most shocking hacks in history.
From likes to votes: How influencers are changing Indian politics
32BBC News / 6h
Politicians are roping in influencers to woo voters like never before. But is this a good thing?
How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower in 2024
Mashable / 7h
It's May and it's getting warm (in the Northern Hemisphere). At a time like this, the Eta Aquarid meteor shower is a great excuse to look up at the night sky . This year's shower peaks close to the new moon — the opposite of a full moon — which is ideal. Dark skies mean better viewing conditions, which will come as a relief to anyone who tried to catch this show last year when a dazzling full moo
Eco-friendly hotels to check in to for a sustainable stay
62The Points Guy / 7h
With ever-growing cruise ship capacity, car traffic, hotel development, jet fuel, food waste and suitcases full of fast fashion, it’s safe to say that travel and tourism take a significant toll on the environment. And the numbers don’t lie: 8% to 10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions were a direct result of the travel industry in 2021, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council . Som
Did Elon Cut Tesla Supercharging as a Power Move?
Next Big Future / 7h
There has been a lot of speculation about why Tesla cut the 500 person team for Tesla Supercharging infrastructure. Patrick Bet David, successful entrepreneur, podcaster and youtuber has posted the case that Elon Musk cut the Tesla Supercharging infrastructure team and slowed/paused Supercharging network buildout as a power move to get concessions and leverage over ... Read more
The Boys S4 trailer brings us more bloody mayhem and “Homelander on Ice”
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
The long-awaited fourth season of the Prime Video series, The Boys, premieres on June 13, 2024 Last summer's Hollywood strikes delayed a number of releases, among them the fourth season of Prime Video's The Boys . We're longtime fans of this incredibly violent, darkly funny anti-homage to superheroes, and thus are thrilled to see there's finally an official trailer for S4. It's filled with the bl
Exposing The Airport Lounge Tipping Scam: Bad For Workers, Bad For Passengers
View from the Wing / 8h
AirTipping is an insidious practice, and no you shouldn’t be doing it in airport lounges. Airport workers aren't paid a 'tipped wage' and tipping lets employers pay less. At airline lounges, offerings are included in the price of your ticket. Continue reading ...
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card review: Valuable earnings rates and new transfer partners
21The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card overview The new Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card (see rates and fees ) comes with valuable earnings rates and a handful of transfer partners — a first for the issuer — along with several perks that make the card worth a look if you believe in the potential of the Wel
It’s Star Wars Day and we have a new trailer for The Acolyte to celebrate
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
"No one is safe from the truth" in new trailer for The Acolyte . It's Star Wars Day, and to mark the occasion, Disney+ has dropped a new trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte . As previously reported , a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the Galactic Republic and its Jedi masters symbolized the epitome of enlightenment and peace. Then came the inevitable downfall and outbreak of war as the S
Weekly Review: May 04, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m in the middle of a review trip, which has included some interesting flights, with more to come. I’ve been enjoying this trip, though am also excited to get back to my family and my own bed, as exhaustion is kicking in! On the points & travel front, this week Lufthansa launched its new Allegris business class, United MileagePlus devalued awards,
Google lays off workers, Tesla cans its Supercharger team and UnitedHealthcare reveals security lapses
40TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome, folks, to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that recaps the week that was in tech. This edition’s a tad bittersweet for me — it’ll be my last (for a while, anyway). Soon, I’ll be shifting my attention to a new AI-focused newsletter, which I’m super thrilled about. Stay tuned! Now, on with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
gessner-aldrovandi-et-amici:Tiger from Ulisse Aldrovandi’s De...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
gessner-aldrovandi-et-amici : Tiger from Ulisse Aldrovandi’s De quadrupedibus digitatis viviparis libri tres (Bologna 1645). Source: Polish National Library (Call No. SD XVII.4.10141, online: https://polona.pl/item/vlyssis-aldrovandi-patricii-bononiensis-de-qvadrvpedib-vs-digitatis-viviparis-libri,ODA0Nzc5MA/119/#item )
What Is a TS File? How Do I Use It?
How-To Geek / 9h
While using your computer, you might run into a file with a .TS extension. Unlike most extensions that represent a specific kind of data, a file with ".ts" extension can be either a video file or a TypeScript code file. So, what's the difference between them, and what's a TS file anyway?
Detective Pikachu Was a Small but Potent Jolt for Pokémon
Gizmodo / 10h
Nintendo’s Pokémon series has had a powerful grip on pop culture for decades, and it’s doubtful to change anytime soon. The bulk of that power comes from the video and trading card games, along with the eternally ongoing anime and the movies and shows that’ve spun out of that. So how do you make one of the biggest… Read more...
Human composting and timber marketplaces: talking “industrial” VC with investor Dayna Grayson
26TechCrunch / 10h
While the venture world is abuzz over generative AI, Dayna Grayson, a longtime venture capitalist who five years ago co-founded her own firm, Construct Capital, has been focused on comparatively boring software that can transform industrial sectors. Her mission doesn’t exclude AI, but it also doesn’t depend on it. Construct recently led a seed-stage round, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Waldorf Astoria Kuwait: A Luxurious Night At The Mall
47One Mile at a Time / 10h
A few days ago, I asked for feedback on where I should spend the night in Kuwait, as part of my current review trip . After weighing the pros and cons shared by OMAAT readers, I ended up deciding to book the Waldorf Astoria Kuwait (mainly because spending the night at a mall sounded oddly appealing). While I’ll have a full review soon, I wanted to just briefly talk about what a pleasant stay I ha
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: The Best Starter Card
46One Mile at a Time / 10h
Link: Apply now for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card with 75K bonus points offer The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of the most popular travel rewards cards out there, and for good reason. The card has a reasonable annual fee, great rewards structure, and offers valuable travel protection. In this post, I wanted to take an in-depth look at this card, and share why this card can be worth
Hard Drive Prices Are Going Up. Here's How to Get One for Cheap.
How-To Geek / 10h
Need a lot of storage for cheap? Buy a refurbished hard drive instead of a new oneyou could save yourself hundreds. Here's what you need to know about used hard drives and where to buy them.
Threads now lets you control who can quote your posts
Engadget / 10h
Threads is giving users more control over who can quote their posts (as in, reposting with commentary). If you don’t want just anyone to be able to quote your posts, you now have the option to allow only people you follow to do so. Or, you can make it so no one can quote your posts at all. Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri announced the update this weekend, saying he hopes it will “help keep Threads
Megalopolis' First Look Teases a Time-Stopping Journey
Gizmodo / 10h
At the start of the year, it was reported that Francis Ford Coppola’s long-awaited sci-fi flick Megalopolis might finally see the light of day. That day appears to be pretty soon, because Coppola’s production banner American Zoetrope released first-ever footage of the film that gives an idea of its scope. Read more...
Flight Attendants Union President Sara Nelson Comes Out For Pro-Hamas Protestors
View from the Wing / 11h
Sara Nelson, president of the largest flight attendants union (which represents cabin crew at United Airlines, among others, and is trying to organize at Delta) has came out for pro-Hamas protestors on Friday. Continue reading ...
6-screen laptop manufacturer is very much alive — Acme Portable's Megapac L3 is the original hexadisplay mobile powerstation and is still on sale, shame that it is still using old dual CPU tech from AMD and Intel
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
It was hard not to shed a tear when MediaWorkstation disappeared , taking its wild six-screen a-X2P workstation laptop with it. The company’s workstation laptop promised to be an incredible, and ridiculous, powerhouse, with two AMD EPYC Genoa Zen 4 CPUs, two full-size GPUs, up to 3TB DDR5 RAM, one M.2 NVMe boost SSD, and five storage drives. But if you still have a yearning to own a laptop with h
Citi’s AAdvantage Business Card Relaunches: Lucrative Bonus, Double Dip And Earn American Airlines Status Faster
View from the Wing / 11h
The Citibank and American Airlines small business card has been rebranded as the Citi® / AAdvantage Business℠ World Elite Mastercard®, offering new benefits including a limited-time opportunity to earn 75,000 bonus miles and better access and earning with the airline's small business program that accelerates American Airlines status acquisition. Continue reading ...
The Best Services, or Mini-apps, to Add to Your Mac
LifeHacker / 11h
One of the most under-appreciated Mac features is the services menu, which you can find by right-clicking just about anything—highlighted text, say, or any image. Hover over the "Services" section and you'll see a bunch of quick actions. You can find this same collection in the menu bar: just click the name of the application that's currently open and hover over Services . Credit: Justin Pot Ther
How to Find Your Windows 11 Product Key
25How-To Geek / 11h
Windows 11 uses a product key to ensure your OS is genuinein other words, not pirated. You can find the product key in use on your PC, which is particularly useful if you bought Windows yourself and need to reinstall it.
Jump into hyperdrive to grab Star Wars Lego deals at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO 30% : May the 4th be with you with the best deals on Star Wars Lego sets at Amazon from just $34.99. It's Star Wars Day , an annual celebration of all the characters and epic stories from a galaxy far, far away. This May the 4th there are deals on everything from phones cases to games and movies to Legos . But some of our favorite deals are going fast. As of May 4, Amazon has lightning
mostlycatsmostly: Finally, the truth comes out.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
mostlycatsmostly : Finally, the truth comes out.
clawmarks: Murzilka - May 1928 - via Internet Archive
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
clawmarks : Murzilka - May 1928 - via Internet Archive
Gen Z mostly doesn't care if influencers are actual humans, new study shows
75Mashable / 12h
A new study has found that Gen Z may value AI and authenticity on social media differently than older generations. Analytics firm Sprout Social's 2024 Influencer Marketing Report gathered feedback from 2,000 respondents across the US and UK about their experience consuming social content. SEE ALSO: Gen Z is apparently reviving the Facebook 'Poke' Even as governments grapple with the regulation an
The Maze Runner Movies are Running Towards a Reboot
61Gizmodo / 12h
It’s now been five years since Disney bought 20th Century Fox, and we’re finally seeing that really pay off on the movie side. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is hitting theaters next week, Alien: Romulus and Deadpool & Wolverine are later this summer. What Fox movies are due next for a comeback? The Maze Runner seri… Read more...
How to Find Your Local and External IP Address
LifeHacker / 12h
Your IP address is something you usually don't need to think about—in fact you might never have heard of it before—but it's an important little piece of information attached to every device on your home network. Knowing the ins and outs of IP addresses can be useful in configuring the wifi network in your home, troubleshooting connection problems, and keeping your devices safe while they're onlin
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Garden
LifeHacker / 12h
Even as we move into gardening seasoning outside, I am keeping all of my indoor gardens going through the summer months. I've been surprised by how handy it is to have these gardens nearby and how it leads to me using crops like fresh herbs more often. The side effect I didn't expect was how much I enjoy having the actual plants and greenery around in my bedroom and living room: The gardens produ
I Upgrade My Smartphone for the Camera (And You Should Too)
How-To Geek / 12h
You can run most apps just fine, with very little lag, on a five-year-old phone. It's when someone sends you a photo taken on a newer model that you start to notice how old yours has gotten. Smartphone cameras have become remarkably good and are one of the most standout reasons to get a new phone.
Parrots in captivity seem to enjoy video-chatting with their friends on Messenger
36Engadget / 12h
Parrots are innately social creatures. In captivity, where they typically don’t have a flock to interact with, that can present some real challenges for keeping them happy and healthy. But recent research suggests technology may be able to help them meet more of their social needs. A new (very small) study led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University compared parrot
Women in AI: Tara Chklovski is teaching the next generation of AI innovators
TechCrunch / 12h
Tara Chklovski is the CEO and founder of Technovation, a nonprofit that helps teach young girls about technology and entrepreneurship. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Should you go mid-tier or premium?
23The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Chase Sapphire Reserve® and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card are two of the most talked-about travel credit cards on the market. That’s thanks to the valuable Ultimate Rewards program , top-notch
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