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Delta Connection Adds Swanky 50-Seat CRJ-550 To Fleet
500+One Mile at a Time / 13min
A couple of weeks ago, we learned how Delta Connection will soon start flying some very spacious regional jets. There’s now an update, as the first flights with this aircraft are on sale, as flagged by AeroRoutes . SkyWest will fly CRJ-550s for Delta Connection As of the summer of 2024, Delta Connection (Delta’s regional subsidiary) intends to start flying the CRJ-550 , in partnership with region



Another report hints at the Galaxy Ring, Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 launch date
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Samsung is expected to launch a whole host of new devices in the near future, and a previous leak suggested July 10 would be the day of the grand unveiling. Now a second report has mentioned the same date in the calendar. This report comes from The Chosun Daily in Korea (via Android Authority ), and it makes it even more likely that the next big Samsung Unpacked showcase is indeed going to take p


Save big on flights, hotels, and more for life with an AI-powered app for $79.97
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, catch the travel bug. Save big on all your future adventures with this lifetime subscription to OneAir Elite Plan , only $79.97 (reg. $790). Have big travel plans this summer? if you haven't booked your flights or even asked for PTO yet, don't fret. OneAir Elite Plan helps make traveling more affordable — with deals on flights, hotels, and more — and right now you can score



7 Features Spotify Premium Needs to Be Worth the Price
How-To Geek / 4min
Spotify Premium offers an ad-free music listening experience, offline listening, the ability to pick songs on your phone, lyrics, and slightly better sound quality. Are these actually "features," or am I just paying Spotify not to punish me for using the free plan? It could be better.


US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape
Wired / 33min
This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.


Myth: Airlines Always Open Award Seats When Schedule Opens
26One Mile at a Time / 36min
While I try to share tips for redeeming miles & points as efficiently as possible, in this post I wanted to address a common misconception that many people seem to have when it comes to booking award travel. Airlines often don’t make award seats available right away For many people, the goal with earning miles is to be able to redeem them for first & business class travel during peak travel perio


The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town
Wired / 57min
Las Barrancas, in the state of Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.


Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Review: Expensive and Worth Every Penny
How-To Geek / 1h
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is a pinnacle of video doorbell technology. If you want some of the most accurate detection features available and arent too bothered by the aggressive price, this is the smart security device to get.


Upgrade your OS to MS Windows 11 Pro for $25 ahead of Memorial Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade your operating system to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $24.97 (reg. $199) during this Memorial Day sale. As technology advances (like it always does), keeping your computer's operating system up to date is essential for maximizing performance, security, and user experience . Whether you're a professional, student, or home user, in honor of Memorial Day, you can


Get a user-friendly Apple TV remote with actual buttons for less than $25


Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, upgrade to the Function101 button remote for Apple TV for just $23.97 (reg. $29.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Function101 Function101 button remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K $23.97 at the Mashable Shop $29.95 Save $5.98 The standard Apple TV remote has been known to cause frustration due to the way it fits in your hand, and its lack of raised buttons. Thankfully, a solu


Score a refurbished iPad mini 2 and accessories bundle for only $99.99
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: If you're tired of lugging a laptop around, this refurbished iPad mini 2 bundle with included accessories might be the solution you're looking for, and it’s on sale for just $99.99 ahead of Memorial Day. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2013 refurbished Apple iPad mini 2 (16GB or 32GB, WiFi) bundle with accessories $99.99 at the Mashable Shop $129.99 Save $30.00 Tablets are super conven


Swat away pesky ads on up to 9 devices with an AdGuard Family Plan for $23
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through May 31, in honor of Memorial Day, a lifetime subscription to AdGuard's Family Plan is on sale for $22.97 (reg. $79). Maintaining a smooth and enjoyable online experience is essential whether you're using your computer for work or personal use. This Memorial Day, take advantage of a limited-time offer to enhance your family’s online browsing with a lifetime subscription to the AdGua


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for May 26 (#350)
How-To Geek / 2h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, May 26 (game #84)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
And so the weekend comes to an end with another Strands game from the New York Times. It's potentially a tricky beast, as many of them are, so read on if you need some hints for it. 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 #84) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands? •



Another storage vendor wants to launch a 30.72TB SSD in 2024 and it's one worth looking at — Phison unveils Pescari X200 in plans to compete with its own data center clients
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Phison has announced its new Pascari brand of SSDs, targeting enterprise and data center applications. The company says the move is, predictably enough, “a response to the exponential growth of AI technologies and the increasing demands for high-performance storage solutions capable of managing extensive data sets and intensive workloads.” The Pascari brand was unveiled with the launch of the X20


Headway Premium turns you into an instant speed reader, now £47 for life
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: For a limited time, get this Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription for only £47.08 — an 80% discount from its usual £235.40 price. As people plan summer holidays, it’s time to put together a reading list. And more and more, books about personal growth and self-improvement are at the top of best-seller lists. But what if you could work towards your self-improvement while waiting in line for


How to watch Collins vs. Dolehide in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Danielle Collins vs. Caroline Dolehide in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 French Open is stacked full of top players, meaning even some of the first round matches are difficult to predict. Danielle Collins vs. Caroline Dolehide is one such


How to watch Bronzetti vs. Osaka in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Lucia Bronzetti vs. Naomi Osaka in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The French Open is a competition that every tennis player desperately wants to win. It's also the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay surface , meaning some players tend to rea


How to watch Eubanks vs. Sinner in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Christopher Eubanks vs. Jannik Sinner in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 French Open has finally started for real, which means two weeks of non-stop tennis from the best players in the world. There is a feeling that if anyone is going to st


How to watch Djokovic vs. Herbert in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Novak Djokovic vs. Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . A lot of the attention has been on Rafael Nadal's farewell to the French Open , but there are a number of other interesting storylines in the first round of Roland-Garros. N


How to watch Norrie vs. Kotov in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Cameron Norrie vs. Pavel Kotov in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . A lot of fair weather fans will only watch the biggest players in the 2024 French Open , but there is another group of dedicated followers out there who will absorb everything on offe


How to watch Evans vs. Rune in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Dan Evans vs. Holger Rune in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 French Open has delivered a lot of tasty first-round matchups. The pick of the bunch is probably Nadal vs. Zverev , but Dan Evans vs. Holger Rune also deserves your attention. It'


How to watch Murray vs. Wawrinka in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Stan Wawrinka vs. Andy Murray in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 French Open feels like the end of an era. It is expected to be the last French Open for legends Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, leaving only Novak Djokovic from the Big Four tha


How to watch Nadal vs. Zverev in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Rafael Nadal vs. Alexander Zverev in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Rafael Nadal is a name that's synonymous with Roland-Garros . The tennis icon has won a record 14 French Open titles, but everything must eventually come to an end. This is expecte


'I was misidentified as shoplifter by facial recognition tech'
100+BBC News / 7h
Live facial recognition is becoming increasingly common on UK high streets. Should we be worried?


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 26
Mashable / 8h
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 26'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 26
Mashable / 9h
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


The ups and downs of investing in Europe, with VCs Saul Klein and Raluca Ragab
20TechCrunch / 11h
When it comes to the world of venture-backed startups, some issues are universal, and some are very dependent on where the startups and its backers are located. It’s something we talked about this week in London, when TechCrunch took its StrictlyVC series of more intimate, more investor-focused events on the road. Sitting down with Saul […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, May 26 (game #84)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
And so the weekend comes to an end with another Strands game from the New York Times. It's a tricky beast, as many of them are, so read on if you need some hints for it. 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 #84) - hint #1 - today's theme What is the theme of today's NYT Strands? • Today's NYT


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, May 26 (game #853)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
And so another week comes to an end with another Quordle. We're up to game number 853 now; who would have predicted that when the Wordle craze started a couple of years ago? Today's game is possibly a difficult one, or at least I found it to be tough and nearly lost my streak. Read on for my hints if you need them. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if yo


The digitine is the new cancelled
Mashable / 12h
There's an analogy activists often use called "dollar voting." Sustainable food advocate and author Anna LappĂ© described it as, "every time you spend money, you're casting a vote for the kind of world you want." Basically, we have a choice with how we spend our money and where that money goes —