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Donald Trump Says He'll Stop All Electric Car Sales

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Former United States President Donald J. Trump, currently facing 34 felony counts in criminal court , is campaigning for re-election this fall by taking shots at the increasingly popular electric car industry . Trump has already called for oil and gas industry executives to donate significant campaign funds in exchange… Read more...


iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light
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Enlarge (credit: Samsung ) IFixit and Samsung were once leading the charge in device repair, but iFixit says it's ending its repair partnership with Samsung because it feels Samsung just isn't participating in good faith. iFixit says the two companies "have not been able to deliver" on the promise of a viable repair ecosystem, so it would rather shut the project down than continue. The repair sit


Windows 11 and Android users will finally get a feature iPhone users have had for ages – the easy copying of text from phone photos over to a PC
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
A Microsoft Phone Link update may be in the works to make exchanging text between your phone and your PC a lot easier. In short, you’ll be able to select text in photos synced from your Android phone. Phone Link is an app on your PC (also called Link to Windows on your phone) that allows you to sync your calls, messages, notifications, and images from your Android device onto your PC. It’s simila



Samsung Electronics union calls first-ever strike
35BBC News / 1h
A full-scale strike at the firm could have an impact on the global supply chains of electronics.


This learn-to-code bundle is now only £31.35


Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through May 31, get the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle for only £31.35 (reg. £1,176). Whether you’re looking to start a career in coding or just want to learn for fun, the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is great for beginners and experienced users alike. With 15 courses and 213 hours of content, this collection of lessons teaches you the basics of coding


Ancient Egyptians Tried to Surgically Treat Cancer, Study Finds
Gizmodo / 1h
Humans have been waging war against cancer longer than assumed, new research suggests. Scientists have discovered archaeological evidence that ancient Egyptians attempted to surgically remove cancerous lesions, pushing the practice back to over 4,000 years ago. Read more...


Unfortunately, AI is the best thing that could have happened to smartphones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
AI is the next big thing in smartphones, and there’s nothing we can do about it. I’m sorry if you were hoping for a foldable iPhone or a rollable Motorola Rizr coming soon. Instead, you get AI, and for smartphone makers, it couldn’t have come at a better time. Hoping something else would be the next big thing? Did you think it would be glasses? I thought it would be glasses. I admit I seriously o


As Interest in Clean Energy Grows, Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil
29NYT > Technology / 1h
The kingdom is trying to juggle its still-vital petroleum industry with alternative energy sources like wind and solar as it faces pressure to lower carbon emissions.


The Internet Archive has been fending off DDoS attacks for days
Engadget / 1h
If you couldn't access the Internet Archive and its Wayback Machine over the past few days, that's because the website has been under attack. In fact, the nonprofit organization has announced that it's currently in its "third day of warding off an intermittent DDoS cyber-attack" in a blog post. Over the Memorial Day weekend, the organization posted on Twitter/X that most of its services aren't av


A new leak claims Samsung's next wearable will be called the Galaxy Watch X
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
New information for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch has recently leaked, and it challenges the currently accepted name. Several reports up to this point have referred to the upcoming high-end model as the Galaxy Watch Ultra . But Greek tech news site Tech Maniacs claims it’ll actually be called the Galaxy Watch X. The publication doesn’t explain why Samsung is considering the name change, althoug


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 29
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 29'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


Avendus, India’s top venture advisor, confirms it’s looking to raise a $350 million fund
TechCrunch / 3h
Avendus, the top investment bank for venture deals in India, confirmed on Wednesday it is looking to raise up to $350 million for its new private equity fund. The new fund, called Future Leaders Fund III, will enable the Mumbai-headquartered firm to write larger checks and maintain a meaningful position in the startups it backs, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 29
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


Top lieutenant to 'Crypto King' jailed for seven years
35BBC News / 4h
Ryan Salame is one of four former top bosses from Sam Bankman-Fried's firms to plead guilty to charges.


OpenAI's board allegedly learned about ChatGPT launch on Twitter
Engadget / 5h
Helen Toner, one of OpenAI’s former board members who was responsible for firing CEO Sam Altman last year, revealed that the company’s board didn’t know about the launch of ChatGPT until it was released in November 2022. “[The] board was not informed in advance of that,” Toner said on Tuesday on a podcast called The Ted AI Show . “We learned about ChatGPT on Twitter.” Toner’s comments came just t


Acer's new Chromebook Plus model may be the low-cost laptop gamers have been waiting for
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It’s a big day for the Chromebook Plus series. Not only are the laptops gaining access to Google’s Gemini AI , but we’re also getting new models. For example, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 only receives a slightly better processor and brighter screen, but Acer delivered more substantial upgrades . One model focuses on cloud gaming, while another specializes in work productivity. Beginning with th


US sanctions operators of “free VPN” that routed crime traffic through user PCs
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Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Treasury Department has sanctioned three Chinese nationals for their involvement in a VPN-powered botnet with more than 19 million residential IP addresses they rented out to cybercriminals to obfuscate their illegal activities, including COVID-19 aid scams and bomb threats. The criminal enterprise, the Treasury Department said Tuesday , was a residential pro


Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / After building almost 100,000 W12-powered Bentley Continental GTs, the brand is moving to a plug-in powertrain. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Bentley provided flights from Barcelona to Washington and accommodation so Ars could drive the Continental GT Speed. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. BARCELONA—The days of big engines are numbered, even for big spenders. Owning a GT that le


10 Sci-Fi and Horror Movies to Stream Before They Leave Netflix
Gizmodo / 6h
While Netflix and its streaming rivals love to trumpet what’s coming soon , they’re understandably less vocal about which movies are shuffling out of their libraries. Netflix, at least, adds a little badge to certain popular titles warning you that they’re “leaving soon.” Here are 10 sci-fi and horror suggestions (plus… Read more...


The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Are Young People Killing the Movie Industry?
LifeHacker / 6h
Teenagers used to be considered the life-blood of the movie industry, but judging by the terrible box office returns on Memorial Day weekend, they don't seem to care that much anymore. They do care about impassioned, four-hour long YouTube videos, cringe-y crush tales, and how to get very, extremely high, though. The movie business' very bad weekend This Memorial Day weekend was a box office disa


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, May 29 (game #87)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Strands is the NYT's latest attempt to recreate the success of Wordle and Connections. It's still in beta right now, which means it's on trial; whether it sticks around will depend on how many play it. I hope it does, because it's good fun and often a real challenge. Read on for some hints and to see how I did today. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on


Clear Skies, Major Delays: Why My Flight Was Grounded 190 Miles From The Storm
View from the Wing / 6h
Dallas experienced severe storms on Tuesday. That delayed my flights out of Austin, even though our weather wasn't bad, and the plane I was on arrived early from Boston. Continue reading ...


Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, May 29 (game #856)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Quordle is a simple game at heart, in that the challenge is merely to find four five-letter words. How difficult can that really be?! But in practice, it can be really tough, because solving one while thinking about the letters you might need for the other three requires a certain amount of planning. If you get stuck, you'll find some hints below. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today


Viggo Mortensen Snuck His Lord of the Rings Sword Into His New Movie
Gizmodo / 7h
You’re making a movie. You need a sword. You happen to have starred in one of the most famous fantasy films of all time which itself has some famous swords in it. Plus, wouldn’t you know it? You’ve got one lying around. What are you doing to do? Not use your own sword? Read more...


Chris Hemsworth's Dementus is the real scene-stealer in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' — Mashable Rants
Mashable / 7h
Kristy Puchko, Mashable's Entertainment Editor, lays out this hot take on 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': that Chris Hemsworth's "Dementus is the scene-stealer.


Neuralink rival sets brain-chip record with 4,096 electrodes on human brain
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Each of Precision's microelectrode arrays comprises 1,024 electrodes ranging in diameter from 50 to 380 microns, connected to a customized hardware interface. (credit: Precision ) Brain-computer interface company Precision Neuroscience says that it has set a new world record for the number of neuron-tapping electrodes placed on a living human's brain—4,096, surpassing the previous recor


Boeing Says Leak on Its Spacecraft Is Totally Fine, Will Launch Astronauts Without Fixing It
300+Futurism / 8h
Slow Leak Boeing's Starliner space capsule has been marred by endless setbacks . Just ask poor NASA, which has been waiting on the spacecraft to be ready to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station since 2014 . The latest blow was a small helium leak discovered earlier this month , which delayed — yet again — the long-awaited launch of its first crewed mission. But that issue is appare


American Airlines’ chief commercial officer makes surprising exit
89The Points Guy / 8h
Vasu Raja, American Airlines’ chief commercial officer, will depart the company in June, the airline said Tuesday. Word of Raja’s exit comes a week after the airline denied that he was planning to leave the company, amid rumors that he was not present in the airline’s office and had been ousted by a board that was unhappy with American’s revenue strategy. In a statement to the Airline Observer ne


Nvidia CEO net worth soars to new high — but Jensen Huang is still some way behind Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
In terrific news for brand defenders everywhere, Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of computer hardware manufacturer Nvidia, has seen his net worth spiral from $3 billion to $90 billion over the course of five years, putting him in the ranks of the world’s top-20 richest people. As reported by CNBC , the obscene amount of money that no one person should really ever have comes from Huang


How to Wear a Fitness Tracker Without Putting It on Your Wrist
LifeHacker / 8h
The iconic location for a fitness tracker is on your wrist, but not everybody enjoys wearing a watch, or is allowed to at work. (Cooks and surgeons, I see you.) Or maybe you like watches so much you’d rather wear a real watch on your wrist, and have your fitness tracker live somewhere else. Fortunately, you have tons of options. Some are devices that are never worn on the wrist, like the ring tra


Use This App on Mac, iPhone, and iPad for Free AI Transcription
LifeHacker / 8h
Transcribing isn't fun at all. Good thing it's something AI is actually good at. Aiko is an app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone that users Whisper —open-source technology created by OpenAI—to transcribe audio files. Aiko does not upload the file to the cloud to make the transcription; everything happens on your device. And it works fairly quickly, too: I was able to transcribe a half hour radio drama i


My first redemption: How I used Chase Ultimate Rewards points to vacation in Hawaii
The Points Guy / 8h
As anyone at TPG will tell you, one of the best ways to maximize your award travel is by using credit cards that earn transferable points . You can often get the most value out of these points when you transfer them to hotel and airline transfer partners . That’s what I did in 2022 when I made my first award redemption, using 105,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points to spend a week at Hyatt’s Lahain


Democrats Will Nominate Biden Over Zoom to Get on Ohio’s Ballot
Gizmodo / 8h
American political parties usually make a big production out of nominating their presidential candidate, but not this year. The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris over Zoom, according to CBS News , ahead of a previously scheduled convention in late August. Read more...


Leadership Shake Up: Vasu Raja Out At American Airlines
View from the Wing / 8h
Just a week ago the airline went around on the record saying “Vasu’s not leaving.” However today American Airlines announced that Raja “will depart the airline in June.” There was no quote from Raja. There was no quote from CEO Robert Isom. Nothing about the tremendous value he’s added to the company. He’s just out. Continue reading ...


China’s $47B semiconductor fund puts chip sovereignty front and center
22TechCrunch / 8h
China has closed a third state-backed investment fund to bolster its semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on other nations, both for using and for manufacturing wafers — prioritizing what is called chip sovereignty. China’s National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known simply as ‘the Big Fund,’ had two previous vintages: Big Fund I (2014 […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights


MAJOR: Vasu Raja Leaving American Airlines
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
American Airlines has just announced that one of the company’s top executives is leaving the airline. I’d argue that this has significant implications, and is even more telling than if the CEO left the company… American’s Chief Commercial Officer is out Vasu Raja, American’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will be leaving the airline in June 2024. He has been in his current


What We Know About Sauron's War With the Elves in Rings of Power
47Gizmodo / 9h
When The Rings of Power returns this August , it’ll bring to life a climactic conflict that has long been a turning point in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings chronology—not the battles of the final alliance to lay Sauron low, but the climactic war that set the stage for the rest of the Second Age . Read more...


Bungie wins landmark suit against Destiny 2 cheat-maker AimJunkies
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Bungie) They wanted to make money by selling cheating tools to Destiny 2 players. They may have ended up setting US legal precedent. After a trial in federal court in Seattle last week, a jury found cheat-seller AimJunkies, along with its parent company Phoenix Digital and four of its employees and contractors, liable for copyright infringement and assigned damages to each of the


Chinese Spaceplane Releases Mysterious Object in Orbit Months After Launch
21Gizmodo / 9h
China’s curious spaceplane is at it again, releasing an unidentified object into orbit that could signal the end of its mysterious mission. Read more...


Apple’s Design Awards nominees highlight indies and startups, largely ignore AI (except for Arc)
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple's annual list of what it considers the best and most innovative software available on its platform is turning its attention to the little guy. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Air France Lounge LAX Opening June 2024
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
In 2023, we officially learned about a new SkyTeam lounge that will be opening at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). While details about the lounge remain limited, we now have an opening date. Air France opening lounge in Tom Bradley International Terminal On June 21, 2024, a new Air France Lounge will be opening at Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at LAX. Here’s what we know so fa


Spyware maker pcTattletale says it’s ‘out of business’ and shuts down after data breach
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The spyware maker's founder, Bryan Fleming, said pcTattletale is "out of business and completely done," following a data breach. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Southwest shows off new seats, says they have more cushion — not less
200+The Points Guy / 9h
Southwest Airlines is showing off the newest seats planned for its fleet — and doubling down on dispelling earlier outcry that they’re too thin. Appearing alongside seat manufacturer Recaro, the Dallas-based carrier unveiled the new seats Tuesday at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. SEAN CUDAHY/THE POINTS GUY Seat features The carrier says the new seats, adorned in navy blue and sp


Why Your YouTube Videos Are Suddenly Skipping to the End
LifeHacker / 9h
YouTube has been steadily trying out ways to stop ad blockers from working on its site. From big pop-ups shaming your ad blocker use to actually blocking videos , the Google-owned website has been pushing out new measures to try to curb the use of third-party apps such as AdBlock Plus. Now, it seems YouTube has taken another drastic step in this war, by skipping to the end of videos for some user


The Best Cleaning Products on TikTok (and the Ones You Should Skip)
LifeHacker / 9h
TikTok is useful for many things, but for me, learning how other people clean and what they use to do it has been especially valuable. CleanTok is a sensation in its own right, and for the most part, you can find great tips and recommendations there—some recommendations, though, are better than others. Here are some great products TikTok loves, and a few you can skip. Great TikTok cleaning produc


Google Caught Manually Taking Down Bizarre AI Answers
100+Futurism / 9h
Control-Alt-Delete Google manually removed AI-powered search results from pages where it was caught giving bizarre and incorrect information to search users, The Verge reports . Last week, on the heels of Google's all-in-on-AI I/O conference, netizens and journalists alike took to social media in droves to share screenshots of Google's new "AI Overview" — in short, a new AI function tacked to the


Seattle Public Library Website and Ebook Lending Are Down Following Ransomware Attack
30Gizmodo / 9h
The Seattle Public Library has been hit by a “ransomware event” that’s impacted several systems, including ebook lending and the library’s website, according to a new report from the WordPress blog maintained by the library. But the library’s physical collection of books, CDs, and DVDS, are all still available to… Read more...


This Vincent Price Figure Comes With a Tiny Cookbook and True Fans Know Why
89Gizmodo / 9h
Vincent Price ’s endlessly entertaining career saw him starring in now-classic horror films —as well as TV shows, plays, and even a certain smash-hit pop song that gets endlessly replayed every spooky season. This expressive new entry in NECA’s Ultimates line plays up his ties to the macabre—but also nods to Price’s… Read more...


3 Reasons I'm Excited 1000Hz Monitors Are Just Around the Corner
How-To Geek / 9h
TCL has shown off a 4K 1000Hz monitor, the latest in the race to have the highest refresh rate on a flat panel. This has caused many eyes to roll and comments like "there's no 1000Hz content" to come spilling from the web, but you don't need special content to enjoy the benefits of such a high refresh rate. I'm excited for somewhat different reasons.


'Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door' Sets the Standard for Classic Game Remakes
Wired / 9h
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door proves that using new tech to bring old visions to life (and cut down on pain points) is way more effective than a simple cash grab.


AI models have favorite numbers, because they think they’re people
40TechCrunch / 10h
AI models are always surprising us, not just in what they can do, but what they can’t, and why. An interesting new behavior is both superficial and revealing about these systems: they pick random numbers as if they’re human beings, which is to say, badly. But first, what does that even mean? Can’t people pick […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Ancient Gladiator Sketches Likely Drawn by a Child Discovered in Pompeii
Gizmodo / 10h
Two sets of human remains, a variety of paintings, and a handful of childrens’ doodles were recently found in Pompeii, the ancient Roman town that was buried by a volcanic eruption in 79. Read more...


Nvidia denies pirate e-book sites are “shadow libraries” to shut down lawsuit
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61 ) Some of the most infamous so-called shadow libraries have increasingly faced legal pressure to either stop pirating books or risk being shut down or driven to the dark web. Among the biggest targets are Z-Library, which the US Department of Justice has charged with criminal copyright infringement , and Library Genesis (Libgen), which was sued by textbook p


Windows 11 cleans house as long-standing apps like WordPad and Cortana get the axe in new preview build
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft is gearing up to roll out a pretty substantial update for Windows 11 , 24H2 , with the update currently making its way through the final stages of testing. According to recent reports, it will see the end of several long-standing Microsoft products, including Cortana and WordPad , along with a few of Windows 11’s other old features. There is a provisional list of Windows features that a


Trump Vows to Commute Sentence for Silk Road Founder While Sucking Up to Crypto Bros
Gizmodo / 10h
Former president Donald Trump tried to cozy up with the Libertarian Party on Saturday, but it didn’t go well . As boos and chants of “End the Fed” filled the convention during his speech, there were two campaign promises that brought cheers from the crowd: commuting the sentence of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht and… Read more...


Amtrak Auto Train tickets starting at $75 for travel this summer
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Just in time for the unofficial start of summer, Amtrak is back with a deal for Auto Train service , which runs nonstop between Lorton, Virginia, and Sanford, Florida. Amtrak’s Auto Train uniquely allows passengers to travel with their vehicle of choice (it will accommodate everything from a car to a Jet S


Microsoft Edge Is Getting Faster
How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft Edge is getting new features all the time, but many of them arent all that useful. Thankfully, the latest improvement will make just about everyone happy: faster performance.


Ten Inexpensive Upgrades That Will Make Your Home Feel Fancier
LifeHacker / 10h
Buying a house—any house—increasingly requires a small fortune and a tolerance for high interest rates, and renting isn’t any less bleak, with prices through the roof all over the country . So if you’ve currently got a roof over your head, congratulations! It’s something of an achievement, even if it isn’t fancy. But what if you want fancy? Maybe you’re tired of builder-grade everything (though n


You Can Get a Google Pixel 7 Pro for 56% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
With the release of the Google Pixel 8 lineup last fall, the Pixel 7 lineup understandably lost some of its luster. But these are still great phones, and very appealing at the right price—and I would argue that Woot has found it. Until June 1 (or while supplies last), you can get a new, unlocked Google Pixel 7 Pro for more than 50% off the original $899 price, with the 128GB model starting at $39


VR classics Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator come to Apple Vision Pro
Engadget / 10h
The Apple Vision Pro was marketed primarily as a productivity machine , but as any active VR user can tell you, it’s the games that sell these devices. Apple’s headset offers access to hundreds of games, but mostly as quick and dirty iPad ports that show up as a virtual screen in your field of vision. This, however, is starting to change. Developer Owlchemy Labs just announced that two of its mar


Driver Says He Still Loves His Cybertruck After It Sliced His Wrist Open And Sent Him to the Emergency Room
84Futurism / 10h
Just a Flesh Wound An Ohio man was super excited when he finally got his hands on his very own Tesla Cybertruck this Saturday. But the vehicle literally sent him to the emergency room after one of the vehicle's metallic panels sliced open his wrist , leading to him bleeding profusely at the dealership. The man, who goes by bdesign, eagerly described his eventful day on the Cybertruck Owners' Club


Netflix, Im Begging You to Steal These Features From Spotify
How-To Geek / 10h
The best TV binges are the ones with all hits and no skips. Netflix, youre the king of queues, so let me create my own playlists with individual episodes from shows on your service. While were on the topic of new features, Ive got some other ideas too.


Watch: Parked American Boeing 737 Spins In Wind
One Mile at a Time / 11h
The Dallas-Fort Worth area dealt with some major storms overnight. The storms were so bad that a parked Boeing 737 even started moving… American Boeing 737 blown around in wind Video footage has emerged of an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 being blown around shortly before 2AM this morning, while parked at a gate at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW). In the video circulating widely online, which


Leslye Headland Is Fine With You Knowing The Acolyte's Big 'Spoiler'
25Gizmodo / 11h
That big thing you may or may not have heard about The Acolyte ? Well, it’s apparently not that big of a thing at all. Leslye Headland, the creator of the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars show , and its star, Amandla Stenberg, spoke to Good Morning America this week and confirmed the speculation, a surefire sign that knowing… Read more...


iOS 18: AI-generated custom emojis are reportedly arriving to iPhone soon
Mashable / 11h
With tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI all recently sharing big AI updates at their events, one company has been conspicuously absent from the AI conversation: Apple. However, we now have new information from Bloomberg 's Apple insider Mark Gurman regarding a completely new AI feature likely coming to the next iPhone update, iOS 18 . According to Gurman, Apple is currently developing


The TikTok ban law will be argued in court this September
Engadget / 11h
TikTok will face off with the Justice Department this fall in its bid to stop a law that could lead to a ban of the app in the United States. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia set a September date for oral arguments in two cases challenging a law that requires ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban. TikTok filed a lawsuit claiming that the law was unconstitutional earlier this


This top online video downloader is exposing user data — and trust us, you don't want some of this data exposed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cloud-based video downloader service Dirpy has been found leaking sensitive data on its users, placing them at risk of all sorts of cyberattacks. Cybersecurity researchers from Cybernews revealed how they found an open Kibana instance with 15.7 million entries of private data in late March 2024. The data included people’s IP addresses, account IDs of those with Premium User accounts, activity log


New B-21 Are Smaller and Much Stealthier than the B-2 Bomber
Next Big Future / 11h
The B-21’s internal operations are extremely advanced compared to the B-2. The B-21 is smaller and more stealthy than the B-2, with a longer range. The first B-21s are not prototypes but rather test aircraft that the Air Force will convert to operational configuration after the completion of tests. The B-2 bombers are about thirty ... Read more


Bilt Rent Day (June): Earn bonus points at Neighborhood Dining restaurants and more
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. There’s good news for Bilt Rewards members: June 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can play trivia to earn Bilt Points and snag double points on non-rent purchases. But to celebrate this Rent Day, Bilt is also offering 5 or 10 bonus point


WeWork Founder Adam Neumann Abandons Bid to Regain Control of the Company
30Gizmodo / 11h
Adam Neumann is going to end his effort to buy WeWork. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company’s once-jettisoned founder has changed his mind about trying to regain control of it . Read more...


Japan Unveils New Robot for Cleaning Radioactive Fuel at Fukushima
Gizmodo / 11h
The operators of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan demonstrated a new robot to help clean up melted fuel debris on Tuesday, according to a report from the Associated Press . The robot won’t actually start working until October, but it underscores just how much there is to do 13 years after a 9.0… Read more...


Mini-Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge, Washington Dulles Airport
View from the Wing / 11h
This lounge is too small for the volume of passengers and it turns an architecturally interesting space with tarmac views into a chaotic mess. Continue reading ...


Ooni's larger, dual-zone Koda 2 Max pizza oven is now available for pre-order
Engadget / 11h
In April, Ooni revealed its largest pizza oven yet , but the company was clear that you wouldn't be able to order one until May. Well, the time has come. Starting today, you can pre-order the Koda 2 Max pizza oven for $999 . The outdoor beast is scheduled to start shipping in July, which means you'll still have to wait a few weeks to take advantage of this unit's upgrades. In addition to a larger


Apple's WWDC 2024 invite reveals when to tune in for its big iOS 18 and AI reveals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We’ve already had our calendars marked for June 10 through 14 for Apple’s 2024 WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference), but now we have official invites for the special event and a confirmed start time. Apple just sent out invites to the press confirming the WWDC 2024 special event will kick off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on June 10 (3am AEST, June 11). Unlike previous Apple event invites – inc


Now Open: One&Only Kea Island, Greece
500+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Greece is probably my favorite place in the world to visit in summer. There’s something about the climate, the views, and the food, which make it one-of-a-kind. Of course I’m not alone in feeling that way, as tourism to Greece has exploded in recent years. At this point I have almost no interest in traveling to Mykonos or Santorini, as there are so many other, less crowded islands to explore. Alo


All the AI Features Apple Is Planning to Roll Out This Year
LifeHacker / 11h
As the rest of the tech world scrambles to add as many AI features as possible to every product and service imaginable, Apple has kept quiet. In the eighteen months since OpenAI changed the game with the launch of ChatGPT, Apple has yet to roll out any substantial AI features to the iPhone, iPad, or Mac, even as Microsoft, Google, and Meta have seemed focused on nothing else. But if the rumors ar


The Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries
LifeHacker / 11h
When you apply for a loan, credit card, or apartment, you'll likely see references to "hard inquiries" and "soft inquiries" to your credit report. The differences may seem negligible as a consumer (after all, the companies do the work, while you don't have to do much of anything), but it's important to understand the difference between them: One can potentially impact your credit scores, and the


What is my phone number?
Mashable / 11h
If you're wondering, "What is my number?", don't feel bad. Some people forget their numbers every now and then — no need to feel ashamed. The good news is, though, that finding out your own phone number is extremely easy. In fact, it's nestled in the settings menu of your phone right now — if you know where to look. Here's how to find out your own phone number. SEE ALSO: How to cancel Peacock 'Wh


Print toys on demand with this kids' 3D printer for under $350
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Through May 31, the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle is now $90 off the usual price at just $348.99 during this Memorial Day sale. Are you prepared for the long days of summer? You can get ahead of the dreaded summer boredom this Memorial Day with some help from the Toybox 3D Printer . It allows children to harness the power of their imaginations as they try to create whatever toys they can


How to use points to buy Disney tickets
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Just like baseball games and Fourth of July fireworks , a family vacation to Disney is a classic American pastime. However, Disney vacations are notoriously pricey, and sticker shock can come along with all that magical whimsy and anticipation. Disney can be done on a budget — but it will never be inexpensive. There are sometimes deals on


Animation History Comes to Life in Rare Cels Featuring Akira, Disney, Looney Tunes, and More
Gizmodo / 11h
Looking for some limited-edition or even one-of-a-kind animation art to hang on the wall? Rare, hand-drawn relics are on the block this week at Propstore, including an art-deco moment from Batman: The Animated Series , a monster family portrait from some Flintstones guest stars, and some very cool Akira mementos . Read more...


Robocaller Who Spoofed Joe Biden’s Voice With AI Faces $6 Million Fine
32Futurism / 11h
Deepfake Deterrent As election season heats up, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is sending a strong message to anyone who seeks to use artificial intelligence on robocalls. Democratic political consultant Steve Kramer is, as the FCC announced in a press release , facing a whopping $6 million fine for sending thousands of New Hampshire voters robocalls featuring the deepfaked voice of


iOS 18's AI features could be exclusive to recent iPhones, but don't worry about upgrading just yet
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
iOS 18 is expected to bring several new AI features to iPhones when it lands at WWDC 2024 next month, but rumors have also hinted at an important detail – exactly which iPhones might and might not get these new tricks. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggested in his latest Power On newsletter that iOS 18's new AI features – which could include a more natural Siri and voice memo transcriptions – may be r


I Message Myself on Social Media All The Time, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 12h
Most social media apps have a "message yourself" feature that can be used to improve your organization and efficiency, yet many people don't even know it's possible. I message myself every day. Heres how I use it to keep on top of my life.


Don't miss this Memorial Day deal on the Ninja Dragon Blade K 4K drone for only $69.97
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR : Through May 31, the Ninja Dragon Blade K 4K Drone with 4-Way Anti-Collision and Optical Flow is on sale for $69.97 for Memorial Day. Whether you’re a lover of flying gadgets or a photographer trying to get some creative aerial shots, drones can be a ton of fun. The Ninja Dragon Blade K might become your newest obsession with its dual 4K HD camera and that's built for capturing high-qualit


Get a grade-A refurbished MacBook Air for $300
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Through May 31, get 50% savings on a grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Air . It's available for $299.97 (reg. $599) through May 31. With the unofficial kickoff to summer here, many of us are looking for ways to save money while still investing in tools that enhance our productivity and connectivity . This year, why not take advantage of a 50% savings on a refurbished Apple MacBook Air? By


Samsung archrival discloses more details about key AI memory tech that could end up in Nvidia's purported H300 — HBM4 will have the same die density but 16 layers, a whopping 1.65TBps bandwidth and will be available in 48GB SKUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
South Korean memory giant SK Hynix has been making a number of big announcements in recent months, including its plans to build the world's largest chip factory and the creation of a mobile storage chip that could make phones and laptops run faster . The company has also begun collaborating with Taiwanese semiconductor foundry, TSMC , to develop and produce the next-generation of High Bandwidth M


Rock band’s hidden hacking-themed website gets hacked
25TechCrunch / 12h
On Friday, Pal Kovacs was listening to the long-awaited new album from rock and metal giants Bring Me The Horizon when he noticed a strange sound at the end of the record’s last track. Being a fan of solving riddles and breaking encrypted codes, Kovacs wondered: does this sound contain a hidden message? His hunch […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple's M3-powered MacBook Air laptops are up to $150 off right now
Engadget / 12h
The M3-powered MacBook Air laptops have only been out a few weeks and there’s already a fairly substantial discount. Amazon is selling both versions of the laptop for up to $150 off . This brings the price of the 15-inch model down to $1,150, thanks to a discount of $100 and a clippable coupon worth $50. If that’s too much screen real estate for you, the 13-inch model is $100 off and currently an


China says it will use more tech to clamp down on online counterfeits
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has announced plans to use technology in its big to intensify crackdowns on counterfeits and improve IP protection. The pledge, made by SAMR official Tong Bo (via China Daily ), came amid discussions surrounding the administration’s efforts to protect against IP violations. Bo stated that SAMR is “aiming to improve our capability of findin


Anthropic hires former OpenAI safety lead to head up new team
TechCrunch / 12h
Jan Leike, a leading AI researcher who earlier this month resigned from OpenAI before publicly criticizing the company’s approach to AI safety, has joined OpenAI rival Anthropic to lead a new “superalignment” team. In a post on X, Leike said that his team at Anthropic will focus on various aspects of AI safety and security, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Get this BentoStack tech-accessory organizer for $29.97 during our Memorial Day sale
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Keep your tech accessories in order with the BentoStack device and tech accessory organizer . It's been price-dropped to $29.97 (reg. $49), until May 31. These days most people have an overwhelming amount of devices and accessories to manage, and keeping them organized can be a challenge. The BentoStack organizer is a simple solution to keeping your Apple gadgets safe and neatly stored . T


Viral YouTube video lambasts Disney's Star Wars hotel via a 4-hour opus
Mashable / 12h
Disney's massively expensive and spectacularly wrongheaded Star Wars hotel closed last year. But in the previous week or so, a video went viral detailing just how bad it really was. The reason? Well, it's an incredibly detailed breakdown, and it was released on YouTube by Jenny Nicholson , a popular creator with over 1 million subscribers . The video is over 4 hours long. That'd be like watching


Windows 11 can now ‘read’ text from your phone’s photos — how to use the new feature
Mashable / 12h
If you own an Android phone and use Windows, you may be envious of the interconnectivity between iPhones and Macs. However, a new feature, according to Windows Central, is improving the integration between both platforms. Windows users in the Release Preview Channel, which grants access to experimental features before they roll out widely, can now take advantage of optical character recognition (


Try ‘Micro-Decluttering’ When Cleaning Is Too Overwhelming
LifeHacker / 12h
For some people, cleaning and organizing is liberating, relaxing, or even fun. For others, it’s overwhelming—and only gets worse when the aversion to it outweighs the motivation to do it, resulting in bigger and bigger messes that need attention. Some cleaning and decluttering methods are geared toward people in that first category, the ones with the attention span and drive to take on a big proj


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: iPad 10th Generation
LifeHacker / 12h
The iPad Pro and iPad Air came out earlier this month, but the 10th Generation iPad is yet to have its predecessor announced, with only rumors about its release . Back in 2022, when it was released, the 10th Generation iPad was $449, with some limited-time deals dropping the price to $349 earlier this year. Right now, you can get the 64GB Wifi iPad for $299.99 after using the $29.01 on-page coupo


Deal alert: Earn free Starbucks with a $300 Delta gift card purchase
200+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Delta Air Lines has partnered with America’s favorite airport coffee brand since October 2022. By linking their Starbucks Rewards and Delta SkyMiles accounts , travelers can earn Delta SkyMiles with every Starbucks purchase. In honor of Father’s Day, Delta is strengthening that partnership with a new promo


The best US glamping resorts for an outdoorsy summer getaway
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re a fan of camping but not looking to sacrifice anything on the comfort front, glamping — or glamorous camping — might be the travel experience you should book this summer . Glamping allows you to enjoy outdoor activities (think swimming, biking and boating) and sleep comfortably in the great outdo


Elon Musk Got Destroyed After Accusing Top AI Scientist of "Going Soft"
500+Futurism / 12h
Multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk picked a fight with Meta's AI chief and "godfather" of AI Yann LeCun — and lost it in a big way. Over the weekend, the two butted heads after Musk's xAI startup raised $6 billion in a fresh round of funding. "Join xAI if you believe in our mission of understanding the universe, which requires maximally rigorous pursuit of the truth, without regard to populari


The demise of BaaS fintech Synapse could derail the funding prospects for other startups in the space
TechCrunch / 12h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at the long-term implications of Synapse’s bankruptcy on the fintech sector, Majority’s impressive ARR milestone, and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story Last week, we […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Microsoft's Recall Feature Doesn't Actually Need an AI PC
How-To Geek / 12h
In a bid to accelerate AI adoption, Microsoft is now pushing OEMs to develop "Copilot+" PCs. These PCs, which must meet a strict set of hardware specifications, provide users with a slew of exclusive AI features. However, we're now learning that Microsoft's flagship Copilot+ feature doesn't actually require a Copilot+ PC.


The Acolyte: Meet the New Star Wars Characters
Gizmodo / 12h
A whole new era of Star Wars is about to begin. The Acolyte debuts June 4 and it’s the first live-action Star Wars story ever not set in an era defined by a Skywalker. That means you can go in without any preparation. It’s a new time frame, with new characters and a whole new story, specifically built to be an