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Current credit card transfer bonuses: 50% bonus when transferring Citi points to Turkish Miles&Smiles
5KThe Points Guy / 17h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specif
Spruce up your space and score 30% off at The Home Depot
100+Mashable / 17h
If you have big dreams of leveling up your digs for summer lounging but are tight on funds, you’re in luck. Not only can you nab up to 30% off rad furniture, kitchen stuff, and home décor through June 5 at The Home Depot, but you can also score an additional 10% off selected items May 23 through May 29 using code MEMORIAL10 . That’s big savings on select home items — plus free delivery on purchas
Scarlett Johansson Said No, but OpenAI’s Virtual Assistant Sounds Just Like Her
2KNYT > Technology / 1d
Last week, the company released a chatbot with an option that sounded like the actress, who provided the voice of an A.I. system in the movie “Her.”
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Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth' trailer teases fantasy series' final season
Mashable / 16min
The trailer for the third and final season of "Sweet Tooth", is here, teasing the climax to Netflix's heartfelt fantasy series.
'Babes' red-band trailer: Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau grapple with pregnancy in gross-out comedy
Mashable / 39min
The red-band trailer for gross-out comedy 'Babes' has Michelle Buteau and Ilana Glazer grappling with the weirdness of pregnancy.
/e/OS Review: This Operating System Is Better Than Android. You Should Try It
Wired / 45min
Even if you aren’t technically inclined, this privacy-first mobile operating system helps you escape surveillance capitalism.
The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely
Ars Technica - All content / 57min
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on the eve of the first crew launch attempt earlier this month. (credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images) The first crewed test flight of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner spacecraft won't take off as planned Saturday, and could face a longer postponement as engineers evaluate a stubborn leak of helium from the capsule's propulsion system. N
Neuralink’s First User Is ‘Constantly Multitasking’ With His Brain Implant
Wired / 1h
Noland Arbaugh is the first to get Elon Musk’s brain device. The 30-year-old speaks to WIRED about what it’s like to use a computer with his mind—and gain a new sense of independence.
A Far-Right Indian News Site Posts Racist Conspiracies. US Tech Companies Keep Platforming It
Wired / 1h
OpIndia claims “Islamophobia does not exist.” A new report shared exclusively with WIRED finds Google’s programmatic ads are running next to its content.
How to watch Diamond League Athletics Eugene online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Stream Diamond League Athletics Eugene for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are so many Olympic events that will capture the attention of the world, but the middle-distance track races are particulary fascinating this year. There are a number of incredible athletes set to compete in these events, and they all seem
Boost your productivity with this AI-powered tool — now just £22 for life
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Tackle even the lengthiest to-do lists with a lifetime subscription to Taskio AI Productivity Tool , on sale for just £21.57 (reg. £686.40) through May 22. That's a savings of 96%. With the summer holiday season fast approaching, it will be harder and harder to stay focused on the tasks at hand. If you need a little help in the productivity department while your coworkers are at the beach,
How to watch Atalanta vs. Bayer Leverkusen online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Atalanta vs. Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This season has made everyone question whether Bayer Leverkusen have made some sort of deal with the devil. Every time is looks like the Bundesliga champions are going to lose, they somehow do the impossible and score in the
Paytm warns of job cuts as losses swell after RBI clampdown
21TechCrunch / 3h
One 97 Communications, the parent of Indian digital payments platform Paytm, warned of job cuts on Wednesday after reporting that its net loss widened in the fourth quarter as it grapples with a recent regulatory clampdown. Paytm, once the most valuable Indian startup, said it expects to cut employee expenses and pare down its annual […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Wearable AI Pin maker Humane is reportedly seeking a buyer
Engadget / 3h
The tech startup Humane is seeking a buyer for its business, just a bit over a month since it released the AI Pin, according to Bloomberg . Engadget's Cherlynn Low described the AI Pin as a "wearable Siri button," because it's a small device you can wear that was designed with a very specific purpose in mind: To give you ready access to an AI assistant. Humane is working with a financial adviser,
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 22
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 May 22'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
5 ways that Android 15 on Pixel is going to be way more customizable for users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The second Android 15 beta came out not too long ago, on May 15. According to the official Android Developers Blog , the patch continues Google’s efforts at creating a platform that improves productivity, maximizes app performance, and protects user privacy. However, the post didn’t mention all the different ways Android 15 will upgrade system customization. As people have dug deep into the OS’ f
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 22
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
This Pedantic Elon Musk Tweet Perfectly Illustrates Why Nobody Can Stand Him Anymore
200+Futurism / 6h
The cool kids nowadays insist they never felt that way, but peering back into the mists of the 2000s, there was definitely an era when Elon Musk seemed like a pretty inspiring guy. Sure, he made his initial stack of money doing conventional software startup stuff. But then instead of doing more software stuff, like most tech dudes, he used that money to build SpaceX (which has built some legitima
Epicor Prism is bringing the power of AI to ERP
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
With generative AI now a common sight in most businesses, making sure your company gets the most out of the technology is paramount. However the benefits of Gen AI go far beyond chatbots, extending to many areas of the modern business. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a prime candidate for an AI boost, helping companies to make smarter, more effective decisions when making major purchases. E
Nvidia’s set to supercharge Copilot+ PCs with its RTX GPUs – and maybe that’ll happen soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Nvidia has announced that it’s going to beef up the power of Copilot+ PCs , Microsoft’s new more powerful spin on its AI PCs, by equipping these laptops with Nvidia RTX GPUs . In a blog post , Nvidia tells us: “In the coming months, Copilot+ PCs equipped with new power-efficient systems-on-a-chip and RTX GPUs will be released, giving gamers, creators, enthusiasts and developers increased performa
Non-invasive zaps to the spinal cord can treat paralysis—but no one knows why
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Trial participant Sherown Campbell manipulating a Rubik's Cube. (credit: UP-LIFT Trial) With a zap of electricity from well-placed electrodes on the back of the neck, patients with tetraplegia can regain some modest yet potentially "life-changing" functioning of their hands and arms, according to data from a small clinical trial published Monday in Nature Medicine . The relatively simpl
Google sends DOJ unexpected check in attempt to avoid monopoly jury trial
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: picture alliance / Contributor | picture alliance ) Last week, Google sent a cashier's check to the US government that it claimed in a court filing covers "every dollar the United States could conceivably hope to recover" in damages during the Google adtech monopoly trial scheduled to start this September. According to Google, sending the check moots the government's sole claim f
Best Buy is slashing prices on big-screen TVs for Memorial Day: save up to $1,000
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Memorial Day is just days away, and to celebrate, Best Buy is slashing prices on big-screen TVs with up to $1,000 in savings. You can find stunning prices on 4K, QLED, and OLED displays, and I'm rounding up the 7 best deals below. • Shop more TV deals at Best Buy Memorial Day sales always offer up huge savings on some of the best TVs you can buy from brands like Samsung, LG, Hisense, and Roku. Be
In Seoul summit, heads of states and companies commit to AI safety
23TechCrunch / 8h
Government officials and AI industry executives agreed on Tuesday to apply elementary safety measures in the fast-moving field and establish an international safety research network. Nearly six months after the inaugural global summit on AI safety at Bletchley Park in England, Britain and South Korea are hosting the AI safety summit this week in Seoul. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, May 22 (game #80)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It's the middle of the week, and Strands continues to confound and delight in almost equal measure. Today's is one of the good days, I think: not too hard, not too easy, good fun. If you need hints for it you'll find them below, together with the answers if you want to skip straight to those. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, May 22 (game #849)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's another Quordle puzzle for you, guaranteed to give your brain a good workout at the start of the day. Or the end of the day, if you prefer to play then. Whatever time you complete it, it's potentially difficult – so read on for today's Quordle hints and answers. 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
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
100+BBC News / 8h
The ICO wants to know the safeguards around Recall, which can take screengrabs of your screen every few seconds.
This is how I plan to explain AI PC to my confused friends and relatives
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It occurred to me this morning that I will soon be explaining to a friend or relative what an “AI PC” is and what they’re meant to do with it. The answer seems obvious to me because I’ve been covering AI and PCs for decades. But as I try to articulate the meaning, I stumble: “A smarter PC?” “A more proactive PC”? “A PC with ‘Her’ inside”? None of that comes close to capturing it. What makes more
American Airlines Blames 9 Year Old Filmed In Lavatory By Flight Attendant: She ‘Knew’ And It Was The Girl’s ‘Fault’
View from the Wing / 8h
Back in September an American Airlines flight attendant was accused of filming a teen girl passenger in the lavatory using a hidden camera on a American's flight 1441 from Charlotte to Boston. It turns out this wasn't the first or even second time he'd done this. According to the FBI, which searched the crewmember's iCloud accont, he'd "recorded a minor using the bathroom on a plane" four times a
More 3 Body Problem Is Coming, But How Much More?
Gizmodo / 8h
Fans of 3 Body Problem were thrilled to hear the show had been renewed by Netflix , but something about the announcement was puzzling. Usually, when a show gets greenlit for more, there’s a specific announcement about what that means: another season , two more seasons, a special array of finale episodes , etc. That… Read more...
Gordon Bell, Legendary Designer of Computers, Dies at 89
Gizmodo / 9h
C. Gordon Bell, a true visionary in the world of computing who helped design some of the first minicomputers in the 1960s, died May 17 at the age of 89, according to a new report from the New York Times Tuesday. Bell died in Coronado, California from pneumonia according to the Times, which cites an unnamed family… Read more...
How Will Time Travel Change Perry in Season 2 of Outer Range?
Gizmodo / 9h
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iPhone 16 Pro Max is reportedly getting big upgrades to wide, ultra-wide cameras
Mashable / 9h
Surprise! People who buy the most expensive iPhone 16 will get more features than everyone else. The latest sign that this is the case comes from a leak on Weibo (spotted by MacRumors ). According to the post, Apple is boosting an ultra-wide rear camera lens on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, going from a paltry 12MP on the 15 Pro Max to a beefy 48MP. This is accompanied by a new custom 48MP Sony IMX903 w
Microsoft's New 'Recall' Feature Is Equal Parts Cool and Dangerous
LifeHacker / 9h
We take search functions for granted—when it goes well. If you search for a particular email, photo, or document on your PC, and it pops right up, you don't think twice about it. But if you spend 10 minutes scouring your hard drive looking for that one file, you lose your mind. That's where Microsoft hopes its new Recall feature can help , even if it comes with some major security risks. What is
Transfer Avios to and from the Finnair Plus loyalty program
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Finnair has now adopted Avios as its loyalty currency per the airline’s website — replacing the Finnair Plus points system. Avios is the same loyalty currency used by British Airways , Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Qatar Airways . Exciting news for Avios collectors: Starting May 22, you can transfer Avio
We get more useful energy out of renewables than fossil fuels
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Yaorusheng ) It doesn't take a lot of energy to dig up coal or pump oil from the ground. In contrast, most renewable sources of energy involve obtaining and refining resources, sophisticated manufacturing, and installation. So, at first glance, when it comes to the energy used to get more energy—the energy return on investment—fossil fuels seem like a clear winner. That has led s
Marvel's X-Men Movie Takes Its First Big Step
Gizmodo / 9h
Every movie starts with a script and a movie we’ve all been waiting for is finally getting one. Michael Lesslie, the writer of last year’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes , is in negotiations to write Marvel Studios’ upcoming live-action X-Men movie. Read more...
Slew of Google Chrome security holes leaves billions of users impacted
Mashable / 10h
It's always good to make sure you install the latest updates to your computer, smartphone, and other connected devices. These updates may sometimes come with brand new features, but more importantly, they often come with security upgrades and fixes for exploits. Case in point: The latest update for Google Chrome, Chrome 125, comes with a whopping nine security vulnerability patches. So, make sure
A Spoilery Star Wars Rumor Heats Up After YouTube Edit
Gizmodo / 10h
Star Wars fans have been buzzing about a potentially huge reveal in new footage from The Acolyte , and now a curious change to that footage on YouTube adds fuel to the fire of its accuracy. Read more...
VCs wanted FarmboxRx to become a meal kit, the company bootstrapped instead
TechCrunch / 10h
Some startups choose to bootstrap from the beginning while others find themselves forced into self funding by a lack of investor interest or a business model that doesn’t fit traditional VC. FarmboxRx decided to bootstrap because founder Ashley Tyrner didn’t like the advice she was getting from potential backers. Tyrner told TechCrunch’s Found podcast that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Uber’s and Lyft’s ride-hailing deal with Minnesota comes at a cost
29TechCrunch / 10h
Uber and Lyft drivers in Minnesota will see higher pay thanks to a deal between the state and the country’s two largest ride-hailing companies. The upshot: a new law that gives some protections to drivers while placing limits on state government. The bill, which Governor Tim Walz has supported publicly and is expected to sign, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Donald Trump's "Truth Social" Admits It Lost $327 Million This Quarter
Futurism / 10h
Art of the Steal How are things going at former President Donald Trump's social media company? Money-wise: astoundingly bad. Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns and operates the Twitter clone "Truth Social," posted a staggering net loss of over $327.6 million for the first quarter of 2024, according to its earnings report — perhaps taking some shine off its glitzy, multi-billion dollar v
If American Airlines Doesn’t Strike A Deal By Early June, Flight Attendants Will Be Released To Strike
View from the Wing / 10h
Flight Attendants voted to authorize a strike with nearly 99.5% casting a ballot in favor back in August. The union asked the National Mediation Board to declare an impasse in the fall, hoping to be allowed to strike over the peak Christmas holiday. This was denied. Subsequent requests haven't received a formal answer. Continue reading ...
Picking on Someone's Exercise Form Isn't the Dunk You Think It Is
LifeHacker / 10h
Marjorie Taylor Greene is posting Crossfit videos again . This time she seems to be doing it to continue an altercation that began on the House floor . In the past, she’s used similar clips to pander to Christians , endorse Donald Trump , and, most famously to imply, mid-pandemic, that exercise was a good substitute for the COVID vaccines . Before you ask me but isn’t her form on those exercises
The Best New Google Accessibility Features
LifeHacker / 10h
Google has been working hard to add more accessibility features to your Android phone. The company recently revealed some of these as part of a feature update announced on Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The new features include AI powered image captions to help people with low vision, an easier way to find objects, and detailed accessibility data for places listed on Google Maps (on Android,
Best Buy Will Give You a Free TV When You Preorder a Microsoft Surface Device
LifeHacker / 10h
This week, Microsoft unveiled a new lineup of Surface computers included in its Copilot+ PC Windows AI lineup , which Microsoft claims are faster than the new M3 MacBooks . Whether or not those results are born out by real world testing, the devices are up for preorder now, and one preorder deal in particular looks pretty good. The new Surface lineup includes the Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC and th
Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop is a trifecta of next-gen AI power
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Samsung is heralding the “next generation of AI PCs” with the launch of its new Galaxy Book4 Edge. Initially revealed during Microsoft’s AI Era event , the laptop is a unique combination of hardware and software from three of the biggest tech corporations in the world, with artificial intelligence at the center of it all. Inside, it houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite , a chipset that the deve
How To Redeem Lifemiles For Maximum Value
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
The avianca lifemiles program is one of the most useful frequent flyer programs out there for redeeming miles. The beauty of lifemiles is that it’s not just useful if you want to fly with avianca, but also if you want to travel on any Star Alliance carrier, especially in a premium cabin. In this post I wanted to take a closer look at the lifemiles program, especially in light of recent developmen
a16z’s American Dynamism team launches program to introduce technical minds to VC
20TechCrunch / 11h
Andreessen Horowitz’s American Dynamism fund has established a new fellowship program aimed at introducing top engineers and technologists to venture investing, a move that could help the firm identify less obvious sources for VC talent. The American Dynamism fund launched in 2023 with the broad aim of supporting companies building in the nation’s interest across […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
A Super Mario 64 mod may be as close as we ever get to Mario Maker 3D
Engadget / 11h
Super Mario Maker and its sequel are terrific games that let fans create and share their own Mario levels with ease. But it was a bit of a disappointment that Nintendo only factored in the 2D Mario games. None of the plumber's 3D incarnations have made it to a Mario Maker title to date. So thank goodness for modders. A pair of modders named Arthurtilly and Rovertronic have released an open-source
New 'Meta Quest 3 Lite' tipped to be in the works. Everything we know.
Mashable / 11h
Meta may soon release a budget-friendly version of the Meta Quest 3 , potentially called the Meta Quest 3 Lite or Quest 3s (with an apparently intentional lowercase s). This is according to leaks from @Lunayian on Twitter that suggest this new VR headset will offer many of the Quest 3's features at a lower price. SEE ALSO: 5 ways Meta Quest 3 bests Apple Vision Pro Supposedly, this new, lighter Q
Galaxy Book 4 Edge Has an AMOLED Screen and Snapdragon CPU
How-To Geek / 11h
Microsoft and Qualcomm are ready to roll out a new generation of powerful ARM-powered Windows laptops, and PC makers are along for the ride. Samsung has now revealed the Galaxy Book 4 Edge laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite chipset and AI features.
Disneyland's Elite Club 33 Is Getting Its Own Whodunnit Mystery Movie
71Gizmodo / 11h
Hidden right above Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean, the ride that started the Disney Parks attraction-to-movie pipeline , is the members-only Club 33, an exclusive destination for industry professionals, insiders , the rich and the famous, and their lucky friends. There’s plenty of mystique built into Club 33,… Read more...
The DOJ makes its first known arrest for AI-generated CSAM
Engadget / 11h
The US Department of Justice arrested a Wisconsin man last week for generating and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). As far as we know, this is the first case of its kind as the DOJ looks to establish a judicial precedent that exploitative materials are still illegal even when no children were used to create them. “Put simply, CSAM generated by AI is still CSAM,” Deput
Surviving reentry is the key goal for SpaceX’s fourth Starship test flight
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / SpaceX's fourth full-scale Starship rocket undergoes a fueling test Monday. (credit: SpaceX ) After three test flights, SpaceX has shown that the world's most powerful rocket can reach space. Now, engineers must demonstrate the company's next-generation Starship vehicle can get back home. This will be the central objective for the fourth Starship test flight, which could happen as soon
Shadow of the Erdtree’s trailer gives us more Elden Ring lore to get wrong
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / "Look, everybody! It's the one thing that ties the whole story together! And it's pointing us toward this legacy dungeon, inside which must surely lie safety and salvation. Let us go forth." (credit: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco) There are lots of ways to enjoy Elden Ring , beyond the core attack/dodge/survive gameplay. You can obsess over builds, appreciate the mastery of speedrunners and
Sam Altman Ignoring Scarlett Johansson's Lack of Consent Shows Us Exactly What Type of Person He Really Is
200+Futurism / 11h
It sounds like Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, did something interesting last year: he asked for consent. That's according to the actress Scarlett Johansson, who says Altman reached out to float the idea that OpenAI could use her voice for a new version of its ChatGPT chatbot. "He told me that he felt that by my voicing the system, I could bridge the gap between tech companies and creatives and he
Sonos Roam 2 Speaker Arrives With Fewer Foolish Quirks
How-To Geek / 11h
Those in need of a super-smart portable speaker can now purchase the Sonos Roam 2. It's a fairly minor upgrade from the original Roam, but it addresses several of our complaints and can more readily compete with other Bluetooth speakers.
Update Google Chrome ASAP
LifeHacker / 11h
Attention, Chrome users: It's time to update your browser. Google dropped an update on Wednesday for Chrome on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and while that "Update" button in the corner of your browser window can be all too easy to ignore, you really shouldn't. Chrome 125 includes patches for nine security vulnerabilities. While all security flaws are important to fix as soon as possible, one of the v
Teen fintech Copper had to abruptly discontinue its banking, debit products
TechCrunch / 11h
Another fintech startup, and its customers, has been gravely impacted by the implosion of banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. Copper Banking, a digital banking service aimed at teens, notified its customers on May 12 that it would be discontinuing bank deposit accounts and debit cards on May 13. In a letter to customers, CEO and co-founder Eddie […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
Autodesk acquires AI-powered VFX startup Wonder Dynamics
43TechCrunch / 11h
Autodesk — the 3D tools behemoth — has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that lets creators quickly and easily make complex characters and visual effects using AI-powered image analysis. The two companies have worked closely together for years but are making it official today. Wonder Dynamics, founded by VFX artist Nikola Todorovic and actor Tye […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
Farcaster, a crypto-based social network, raised $150M with just 80K daily users
TechCrunch / 11h
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social protocol founded by two Coinbase alumni, announced on Tuesday that it closed a $150 million fundraise. Led by Paradigm, the platform also raised money from a16z crypto, Haun Ventures, USV, Variant, Standard Crypto and others, according to a blog post by founder Dan Romero. Farcaster, the social protocol, invites developers to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Yikes: Major traffic disruptions are coming to New York JFK in time for peak summer
39The Points Guy / 11h
It’s going to be a miserable summer for travelers passing through New York’s busiest airport. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — which manages and oversees the John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) — gave an update on Tuesday for what travelers can expect in the coming weeks and months as the airport redevelopment construction approaches peak activity. JFK is currently undergoi
Netflix Lifts the Lid on Sweet Tooth's Epic Third and Final Season
Gizmodo / 11h
Netflix fantasy Sweet Tooth —based on Jeff Lemire’s DC comic series —will unveil its third and final season in June, and the stakes are sky-high for the hybrid kids and their allies. Today brought a new trailer and images highlighting new characters, including those played by Star Wars’ Kelly Marie Tran and The Expanse’s… Read more...
Not Upgrading To a New iPad? Pick up the Apple Pencil 2 at Its Lowest Price
How-To Geek / 11h
New products almost always mean older versions go on sale. Take advantage of that now with the Apple Pencil 2 at its lowest price.
Engadget Podcast: Microsoft's Surface and Windows head on Copilot+ AI PCs
Engadget / 12h
Microsoft made some unusually major moves ahead of its Build developer conference: It announced a new Copilot+ initiative for powerful AI PCs, which will be led by the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop . These machines are powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Plus and Elite chips, and they come with a special version of Windows 11 optimized for Arm mobile chips and AI. Basically, Microsoft is
C. Gordon Bell, Creator of a Personal Computer Prototype, Dies at 89
NYT > Technology / 12h
It cost $18,000 when it was introduced in 1965, but it bridged the world between room-size mainframes and the modern desktop.
Warm Water Rushing Under "Doomsday Glacier," Scientists Warn
300+Futurism / 12h
Chilling Truth Things are heating up at the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica — popularly known as the "Doomsday Glacier" — which, not to put too fine a point on it, is a very worrying thing. Should it completely melt, scientists have long warned that it contains enough water to raise sea levels by more than two feet worldwide — hence its ominous nickname . Now, new research indicates that warm ocea
Google slams Microsoft security failures, offers software discounts in bid to poach customers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
As the US Cyber Safety Review Board (CSRB) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are whipping Microsoft for poor cybersecurity practices, Google is rummaging through its belongings for any valuable customers it might snag. Earlier this week, the search engine giant published a new whitepaper titled “A more secure alternative”, in which it heavily criticized Microsoft’s r
Frontier returns to San Jose with 5 new routes launching this summer
76The Points Guy / 12h
Frontier Airlines is deepening its footprint in the Bay Area, and in the process, it’s making a return to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). This summer, the Denver-based, ultra-low-cost carrier will launch five new daily nonstop routes from the airport to prominent western U.S. cities. The series of route launches mark Frontier’s first-ever service to San Jose, but it will be
Researchers spot cryptojacking attack that disables endpoint protections
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Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Malware recently spotted in the wild uses sophisticated measures to disable antivirus protections, destroy evidence of infection, and permanently infect machines with cryptocurrency-mining software, researchers said Tuesday. Key to making the unusually complex system of malware operate is a function in the main payload, named GhostEngine, that disables Microsoft Def
After years of rumors, Sonos has now entered the headphones market
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The new headphones look just like earlier leaks showed. [credit: Sonos ] After months of rumors and leaks, audio brand Sonos has announced and revealed its first foray into personal audio with the Sonos Ace , pricey wireless over-ear headphones that compete with the likes of Apple's AirPods Max and Sony's popular WH-1000XM5. The Bluetooth 5.4 headphones were shown to select press outlets in New Y
Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89
200+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A photo of Gordon Bell speaking at the annual PC Forum in Palm Springs, California, March 1989. (credit: Ann E. Yow-Dyson/Getty Images ) Computer pioneer Gordon Bell , who as an early employee of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) played a key role in the development of several influential minicomputer systems and also co-founded the first major computer museum, passed away on Friday,
Tesla shareholder group opposes Musk’s $46B pay, slams board “dysfunction”
300+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) A Tesla shareholder group yesterday urged other shareholders to vote against Elon Musk's $46 billion pay package, saying the Tesla board is dysfunctional and "overly beholden to CEO Musk." The group's letter also urged shareholders to vote against the reelection of board members Kimbal Musk and James Murdoch. "Tesla is suffering from a materia
What credit score do you need for the Amex Blue Cash Preferred?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re looking for a great cash-back credit card to help you rack up rewards on everyday spending purchases, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express . This card earns an impressive 6% back on U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in spending each calendar year; then 1%) and select U.S. st
Microsoft’s new ‘Volumetric Apps’ for Quest headsets extend Windows apps into the 3D space
TechCrunch / 12h
Microsoft announced on Tuesday during its annual Build conference that it’s bringing “Windows Volumetric Apps” to Meta Quest headsets. The partnership will allow Microsoft to bring Windows 365 and local PC connectivity to Quest headsets, enabling developers to extend their apps into the 3D space. “We’re deepening our partnership with Meta to make Windows a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Jenna Fischer shares the hilarious challenge in 'Pam's Replacement'
Mashable / 12h
Many of us who are superfans of The Office have often wondered why Dunder Mifflin needed to bring in a replacement for Pam's second maternity leave. In the Office Ladies podcast with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, the best friends and co-stars broke down "Pam's Replacement," episode 7 from Season 8. (Fischer had been on a brief podcast hiatus after breaking her shoulder.) Fischer pointed out th
Build 2024: Microsoft shows off GPT-4o with cringe shoe demo
Mashable / 12h
Microsoft's Build 2024 developer conference has been all about AI and CoPilot. Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI and was pleased to show off how companies can integrate its Azure and Open AI services into their workplaces. But things got a little goofy 49 minutes and 59 seconds into the stream: During CEO Satya Nadella's keynote speech, the Microsoft head man showed a demo of how a compan
New Anthropic Research Sheds Light on AI's 'Black Box'
Gizmodo / 12h
Despite the fact that they’re created by humans, large language models are still quite mysterious. The high-octane algorithms that power our current artificial intelligence boom have a way of doing things that aren’t outwardly explicable to the people observing them. This is why AI has largely been dubbed a “black… Read more...
My Favorite Ways to Organize an Abundance of Cosmetics
LifeHacker / 12h
Because there are so many kinds and colors of makeup, it's easy to amass a large collection, even if you only use a small portion of it every day. Having a clean, organized makeup collection is important—not just because it's more aesthetically pleasing, but because organization can help you keep track of what products you have and when they're going to expire. If you're ready to get a handle on
Bluey Mini Theme Park Just Got Its First Commercial
Gizmodo / 12h
Bluey’s World is opening later this year in the Heeler family’s neighborhood of Brisbane, Australia. Inspired by Ludo Studio’s hit animated series Bluey , this mini theme park experience is an upgrade from a traveling pop-up; it’s more of a permanent residence with attractions throughout, offering a real recreation of… Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Windows 11's AI-Powered Recall Feature
22Gizmodo / 12h
Out of all the big blowout declarations from Microsoft Build, from the launch of all new “Copilot+” PCs with Snapdragon X Elite chips to new software , perhaps the most standout offering is Recall. It’s an always-on screenshotting time machine that is supposed to let users search through every last minute of their… Read more...
Twitch introduces new filtering tools that lets you exclude sexual and violent content
Engadget / 12h
Twitch has updated its filtering tools to allow the exclusion of livestreams that feature mature themes, like sexual, violent and profane content. In other words, you won’t have to sift through hundreds of gross streams just to find someone innocently drinking soda pop and playing through Hades 2 . These
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