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Here’s what to pack in a carry-on bag every time you travel

5KThe Points Guy / 17h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. If you’re new here, you should know I am firmly team carry-on and rarely check a bag, while some of my colleagues prefer to always check a bag . Even if you insist on checking a bag, certain items should always go in your carry-on. Here are 18 items to never check. Identification documents TANG MING/GETTY IMAGES This

This Windows 11 installation setting can cut your SSD performance in half. Here's how to disable it.
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
BitLocker, which is Microsoft’s software encryption for SSDs, has run into its fair share of issues over the years since its release. And now there’s another potential problem looming over Windows 11 users with the upcoming version 24H2 update. There’s a new report that Windows 11 version 24H2, also called the 2024 update, “may enable BitLocker by default during installation” across various versi


Inflation Was 18% in 2022
23Next Big Future / 22h
Ex- Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and IMF Economists said the pre-1983 inflation formula would have record inflation in 2022 at 18%. The new paper by a group of economists from Harvard and the International Monetary Fund, headlined by former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said that that rising interest rates were as much a part of ... Read more



Electricity Maps calculates the carbon intensity of electricity consumption to optimize usage at scale
TechCrunch / 32min
If you’re an electricity nerd, chances are you’ve already spent quite a few hours looking at Electricity Maps and its mesmerizing export flow animations. This open-source data visualization project has been around since 2016. But companies like Google and Samsung are increasingly relying on this rich data set to hit their sustainability goals and empower […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved


Here's what the long-rumored Sonos wireless headphones will look like
Engadget / 1h
Bloomberg had reported back in February the Sonos' long-rumored and long-awaited headphones are dropping in June, a month later than the company originally intended due to a software issue. While Sonos itself has yet to release details about the device, its Dutch authorized dealer Schuurman seems to have published information and images of the headphones ahead of time. A Redditor in the Sonos gro


Get a 3-year subscription to this VPN for 66% off
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through May 12, get a three-year subscription to Windscribe VPN Pro for only £55.70 — that's 66% off. Just as you lock your front door and look both ways before crossing the street, it’s important to safeguard your digital presence. VPNs offer one solution for online privacy and security, and Windscribe allows you to connect unlimited devices with added perks like an ad blocker. And as of


How to watch PSG vs. Borussia Dortmund online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Stream PSG vs. Dortmund in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . So few players get to perform on the Champions League stage. It's the pinnacle of club football , so actually going ahead and winning the competition is something that the vast majority of players can only dream about. But that dream could


How to watch Delhi Capitals vs. Rajasthan Royals online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Delhi Capitals vs. Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for free on JioCinema . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Starting back in March, cricket fans will already be well and truly pulled in by the excitement of the 2024 IPL season. So, who's next to take the pitch? The next match sees the Delhi Capitals take on the Rajasthan Royals in the 56th


Apple Pencil Pro reportedly in the works – but keep the eraser ready on this rumor
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
There’s a good chance Apple will unveil a new stylus during its Let Loose event , but recently discovered clues suggest we might see an Apple Pencil Pro. User rsuOvO on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) reportedly found multiple references to the Pro model in the code of the company’s Japanese website. At the time of this writing, you can still find the name by heading over to the web pa


Boeing crewed space launch postponed for safety check
61BBC News / 3h
First crewed space flight of Boeing's Starliner was postponed shortly before lift-off due to glitch.


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 7
Mashable / 4h
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 6's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle come


This year’s Met Gala theme is AI deepfakes
TechCrunch / 5h
Whether you love or hate celebrity culture, the Met Gala is an event. Those less jaded among us get to see all of the biggest stars take their boldest fashion risks of the year; unlike an award show, it’s an event that encourages avant-garde extravagance. And if you find the whole thing vapid, then you […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Spaced Based Solar Power Ecosystem Map


Next Big Future / 5h
Space based solar ecosystem map created by Erik Kulu. There is a huge new economically sustainable space industry and with a great vision to provide 24/7 abundant clean energy to Earth. Erik Kulu prepared this ecosystem map for his talk “Space Solar Power – Updated Survey of Private Initiatives” at the “International Conference on Energy ... Read more


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 7
Mashable / 5h
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


NASA and Boeing Starliner Crewed Test Launch Was Scrubbed
Next Big Future / 5h
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft was scheduled to launch tonight to get certification. The mission was scrubbed for today. Atlas valve issue. Launch of the ULA (United Launch Alliance) Atlas V rocket and Starliner spacecraft is targeted for 10:34 p.m. EDT Monday, May 6 (0234 UTC Tuesday, May 7) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space ... Read more


Boeing Starliner’s first crewed mission scrubbed
43TechCrunch / 6h
Boeing’s Starliner launch tonight has been postponed “out of an abundance of caution” scarcely two hours before the historic liftoff. The scrub is reportedly due to an issue with the oxygen relief valve on the Atlas V rocket’s upper stage. There are backup launch opportunities on May 7, 10 and 11. After years of delays […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


A New Diplomatic Strategy Emerges as Artificial Intelligence Grows
NYT > Technology / 6h
The new U.S. approach to cyberthreats comes as early optimism about a “global internet” connecting the world has been shattered.


I thought screens on earbuds cases were a bit meh – but JBL just proved me wrong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
One thing we never put in the reviews that make up our best earbuds or best noise cancelling earbuds guides is a mark specific to the case. Usually, we like said charging nest to be pocketable and the magnets in the lid to keep their precious music-giving cargo safe, and if there's a nice powerful onboard battery for extra stamina, so much the better. But when JBL put a smartwatch-style screen on


Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?
LifeHacker / 7h
Cardio and weights are both key components of any fitness program , whether you’re trying to stay healthy, lose weight, or excel in athletic competition. But how do you combine the two? That’s the question we’re tackling today—and I’m sorry to say that the answer is “it depends.” Is it OK to train strength and cardio together? For most people, it doesn’t really matter whether you train strength a


David Dastmalchian Auditioned for This Huge TV Role
Gizmodo / 7h
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Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion
NYT > Technology / 7h
The London-based developer of artificial intelligence systems for self-driving vehicles raised the funding from SoftBank, Nvidia, Microsoft and others.


Older Galaxy Phones Are Getting Some One UI 6.1 Features, but Not All
LifeHacker / 7h
Samsung has already confirmed that its older flagship devices will soon be getting the latest Galaxy OS update, One UI 6.1. But while that update will bring many of Galaxy AI’s features to these older Galaxy devices , reports from South Korean users who have already installed the update are showing that a few of those devices will only get a small taste of Galaxy AI. Devices released in 2022 will


These Irwin Tools Are up to 67% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
Whether you need to stock up your home hobby shop, or just pick up a few things for a DIY project, you know how costs can quickly add up. If you just need a tool for a single use project, you can check out your local tool library or perhaps borrow a tool from a friend or neighbor, but some tools you’ll want to keep around for multiple projects, and others can get used up or wear out with use, lik


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, May 7 (game #834)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's time for your daily hit of Quordle hints, guaranteed to help you solve today's game and keep your streak alive. Scroll down for the hints, the answers, and my commentary on today's game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #834) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today?


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, May 7 (game #65)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Consider this your warning: today's Strands puzzle from the NYT is really, really difficult. Well, that was my experience at least; maybe you're a lot smarter than me. But if you do struggle with it, I've got some helpful hints below. 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 #65) - hint #1 - toda


Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion
NYT > Technology / 7h
The London-based developer of artificial intelligence systems for self-driving vehicles raised the funding from SoftBank, Nvidia, Microsoft and others.


Wayve raises $1B to take its Tesla-like technology for self-driving to many carmakers
24TechCrunch / 8h
Wayve, a U.K.-born startup developing a self-learning rather than rule-based system for autonomous driving, has closed $1.05 billion in Series C funding led by SoftBank Group. This is the U.K.’s largest AI fundraise ever and sits among the top 20 AI fundraises globally to date. Also participating in the raise was Nvidia and existing investor Microsoft. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


The Kendrick-Drake feud shows how technology is changing rap battles
23TechCrunch / 8h
The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake highlights technology’s increased role in rap beefs, in addition to how and when AI should be used in music. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Hackers discover how to reprogram NES Tetris from within the game
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / I can see the code that controls the Tetri-verse! (credit: Aurich Lawson) Earlier this year, we shared the story of how a classic NES Tetris player hit the game's "kill screen" for the first time, activating a crash after an incredible 40-minute, 1,511-line performance. Now, some players are using that kill screen—and some complicated memory manipulation it enables—to code new behaviors


Hey, Vin Diesel's New Riddick Movie Is Really Happening
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s been over a decade since we last caught up with Vin Diesel ’s sci-fi antihero Richard B. Riddick—Diesel’s been spending most of his time voicing Marvel’s Groot and doing Fast & Furious movies —but it’s time to dig those goggles out of storage. The fourth film in the series, titled Riddick: Furya, is officially on… Read more...


Nine Tasks You Can Handle Right From the Chrome Address Bar
LifeHacker / 8h
Google Chrome’s address bar (or omnibox, as Google calls it), might seem simple, but you can actually do a lot more with it than just search for your favorite website. Turns out the Chrome URL bar also comes with a number of handy features baked right in. It can complete unit conversions, talk to Google Gemini , and even turn a browser tab into a blank notepad. Drag and drop words to search One o


This Android Malware Can Take Over Legitimate Apps
LifeHacker / 8h
You may know—and be on the lookout for—malware hiding in programs that act legitimate, but aren't. But what happens when apps that are legitimate are unwittingly taken over by malicious users, intent on hijacking their programs? That's exactly what happened to a group of apps on Android: Microsoft first alerted the world to the issue , called "Dirty Stream," which is a vulnerability that allows m


Tesla just laid off more employees after gutting the entire charging team
100+Mashable / 8h
Tesla isn't done with laying off workers. According to reports from Business Insider and Electrek , Elon Musk's EV car company laid off more employees over the weekend. With these latest cuts, Tesla has now entered its fourth week of layoffs. It's unclear just how many workers lost their jobs at Tesla in this latest round of layoffs. At least seven employees have confirmed being laid off from the


TechCrunch Space: Launch pad decongestion
TechCrunch / 9h
This week, we've got some very cool news from Hubble Networks, which became the first company in history to connect a Bluetooth chip to a satellite. The startup has stayed relatively low-profile, but with this tech validation they're looking to expand -- and connect possibly billions of Bluetooth-enabled devices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Universal Studios’ first high-speed, outdoor coaster set to open in 2026
The Points Guy / 9h
Universal Studios Hollywood has decades of history as a working movie studio and is home to more than a dozen rides and attractions that make you the star of your favorite film franchises. But there is one thing it doesn’t have yet — a high-speed, outdoor roller coaster. That won’t be the case for long, though. On May 3, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that its first-ever high-speed, outdoo


Blinken Blames Social Media For Israel’s Lost Narrative on War in Gaza
Gizmodo / 9h
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said social media dominated the narrative around Israel’s war in Gaza on Friday, sitting for an interview with Senator Mitt Romney at the McCain Institute’s 2024 Sedona Forum. Blinken’s statement on social media, which did not reference TikTok by name, was in response to Romney… Read more...


The Net Gala hosts its first event for the stylish and chronically online
TechCrunch / 9h
Days before the Met Gala, New York’s young and techish partied at The Net Gala. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How to Watch the Boeing Starliner Launch
100+Wired / 9h
Boeing’s first ever human-crewed spacecraft is launching tonight. You can watch it live right here.


'Apple Pencil Pro' tipped for Apple May 7 event: 3 new features it could have
Mashable / 9h
Could an Apple Pencil Pro be on the way? Apple has teased that a new Apple Pencil is on the way, as we can see in the promo image on the Apple Events page. However, what we weren't expecting is a "pro" variant of the iPad stylus. As spotted by X user @ribu_ap712, code on Apple's Japan-based website hints that a brand-spankin' new Apple Pencil Pro could be revealed at the May 7 Apple livestream ev


Breaking Down the Dark Shadows Rising in The Acolyte's New Trailer
Gizmodo / 9h
To celebrate Star Wars Day this past weekend, Lucasfilm treated us all to one more major look at The Acolyte , the next live-action Disney+ series for the galaxy far, far away—one that in equal measure surprises us with a bunch of new tidbits about this new murder mystery among the rise of the dark side, and potently… Read more...


Boeing Admits That Its Employees Falsified Aircraft Records for 787 Dreamliner
93Gizmodo / 9h
In the latest disturbing twist to the Boeing saga , the company admitted to falsifying records related to the inspection of its 787 Dreamliner plane. The company publicly disclosed this after news broke of yet another federal investigation into the company. Read more...


This modder added a second screen to the Asus ROG Ally, and it looks amazing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Asus ROG Ally is an excellent PC gaming handheld in its own right: a gorgeous full HD screen and great performance, all in a lightweight and stylish form factor. However, a modder sought to improve upon its design and added an extra screen. You can find the full project on GitHub, courtesy of modder Kira Patel ( YesItsKira ) , as they describe the process of picking out the 7-inch screen as w


5 cities with hotels you can still book with points for Memorial Day weekend
26The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As a kid, Memorial Day marked the start of pool season and summer golf tournaments. But as an adult, it’s the first three-day weekend I’ll get since January without using any vacation time. If you, too, get a three-day weekend this Memorial Day, you might want to take a short two- or three-night vacation. Here’s a lo


Head of NASA Says He Trusts SpaceX Because Someone Other Than Elon Musk Is Running It
200+Futurism / 9h
Get Owned NASA has hedged many of its bets on SpaceX despite its controversial and majorly overworked owner — and as the agency's director now suggests, that's mainly because Elon Musk isn't running it. In an interview with NPR , NASA director Bill Nelson gave a fascinating and telling answer when asked about Musk's ownership of the spaceflight firm that enjoys tens of billions of dollars in gove


My Favorite Meals for When I Need to Save Money
LifeHacker / 9h
Groceries are damn expensive now, even the basics. Honk if you walked out of the supermarket with one measly bag of food that cost $50. Food shopping is one of those instances where I get mad about it (nothing will stop me from complaining into the void), but in the end, I have to find a way to cook smarter. Make proteins work for your budget Though eating meat will make your grocery bill climb q


Use the ‘Organizational Triangle’ to Keep Your House Neater
LifeHacker / 9h
When you finally decide to declutter and organize your home, the initial clearing out and restructuring is important (and so satisfying), but keeping things in order going forward will pose a greater challenge. To lead a more organized and decluttered life over the long haul, focus on three pillars that form the so-called "organizational triangle." What is the organizational triangle? This three-


Lucid loses longtime Apple and Intel exec who steered software division
26TechCrunch / 9h
Lucid Motors’ senior vice president of digital Mike Bell has resigned from his position. The company said in a filing Monday that the longtime Apple and Intel executive’s resignation is “effective immediately, in order to pursue other opportunities.” Lucid says Bell will serve in an advisory role through mid-August to help “transition” his duties at […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Leaked plans reveal Intel could release 21 Arrow Lake-S CPUs this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Intel Arrow Lake appears to be on the horizon according to new insider information which claims a total of 21 CPUs will be available in the upcoming lineup. As spotted by Wccftech , Intel Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra-200 processors are rumored to be announced at Computex next month with a full suite of processors headed for store shelves this year. According to Benchlife , this is set to include the C


Neuralink Co-Founder Suggests He Left Elon Musk's Company Over Safety Concerns
92Gizmodo / 10h
Would you let Elon Musk tinker with your brain? That’s a question we all might be facing in the future if his brain-computer interface company Neuralink succeeds. But anyone who’s ready to raise their hands for brain surgery might want to hear what one of the Neuralink co-founders recently said during an interview… Read more...


Microsoft's ZTDNS Could Boost Windows Network Security
How-To Geek / 10h
DNS is one of the biggest weak points in our devices' networking. It's often used without encryption, which is a problem when DNS is responsible for convering web addresses into the required server IP addresses. Microsoft is now planning some changes to Windows that could make DNS more secure and less vulnerable to tampering.


Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire purpose
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have devised an attack against nearly all virtual private network applications that forces them to send and receive some or all traffic outside of the encrypted tunnel designed to protect it from snooping or tampering. TunnelVision, as the researchers have named their attack, largely negates the entire purpose and selling point of VPNs, which is to encap


Google Fit APIs get shut down in 2025, might break fitness devices
30Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Google Fit seems like it's on the way out. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Google) Google is killing off the Google Fit APIs. The platform originally existed to sync health data from third-party fitness devices to your Google account, but now it's being killed off . Deprecation of the APIs happened on May 1, and Google has stopped accepting new sign-ups for the API. The official shutdown date is


New Microsoft AI model may challenge GPT-4 and Google Gemini
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Inflection AI UK Ltd., during a town hall on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Suleyman joined Microsoft in March. (credit: Getty Images ) Microsoft is working on a new large-scale AI language model called MAI-1, which could potentially rival state-of-the-art models fr


SpaceX got the fanfare, but Boeing’s first crew flight is still historic
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Astronauts Suni Williams (left) and Butch Wilmore (right) inside a Starliner simulator at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. (credit: NASA/Robert Markowitz ) If you want to know what it's like to take a new spacecraft on its first test run in orbit, there are only three people in the Western world you can call. That fact should drive home the rarity of debuting a new human-rated sp


The Titanic Tourist Sub Was Always Going to Kill Its Passengers
28Gizmodo / 10h
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since OceanGate’s Titan submersible disappeared . Surely, that happened at least three years ago, right? After several days of searching, experts determined that the sub most likely imploded , killing everyone on board. Debris and possible human remains were eventually… Read more...


Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity
21TechCrunch / 10h
With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up scrutiny, crypto startups and founders are looking to Hong Kong to support their growth. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Makes Use of Phil Tippett's Stop-Motion Wizardry
21Gizmodo / 10h
During CCXP Mexico City, director Jon Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home) shared with Collider that he’s aiming to bring more practical movie-making magic to his coming-of-age Star Wars space adventure Skeleton Crew . That toolkit will include the stop-motion talents of visual effects legend Phil Tippett . Read more...


Rabbit R1 Review: A Half-Baked Device That Isn’t Living Up to Its Grand Promise
Gizmodo / 10h
I was pretty excited about my Rabbit R1 review unit and planned on checking it out for a whole week. My plans included using it outside around the city, inside of the house as an all-day companion, and playing around on it with my friends. Sadly, I quickly ran out of things to do on it. It barely offers anything worth… Read more...


Boeing Desperately Hoping Nothing Bad Happens When It Launches Astronauts Tonight
400+Futurism / 10h
Fingers Crossed Boeing is set to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station on board its Starliner space capsule later tonight — and the stakes couldn't be higher. The aerospace giant has been reeling from a number of disasters plaguing its avionics department , and the development of its much-maligned spacecraft hasn't been spared, either. The Starliner project has faced years of d


DocuSign acquires AI-powered contract management firm Lexion
20TechCrunch / 10h
As DocuSign reportedly explores a sale to private equity, it’s acquiring a company itself. On Monday, DocuSign (which now prefers to go by Docusign, with a lowercase “S,” a PR rep from the company tells me) announced that it’s buying Lexion, a contract workflow automation startup, for $165 million. The purchase comes as DocuSign makes increasing investments […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Earn bonus miles with these airline shopping portal promotions
1KThe Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Maybe you are planning a major vacation in 2024, or you simply want to top off your airline account with some miles. Did you know you can use an online shopping portal to earn cash back or airline miles or points for each dollar you spend? Seriously, earning these rewards may be the best-kept secret, and w


Six Hand-Powered Appliances That Will Save Money on Your Electric Bill
LifeHacker / 10h
Everything is more expensive these days, but the rising cost of electricity is especially irritating because it’s so fundamental to modern life. When energy costs spike it can feel like just existing has become too expensive, and when you have to pause to calculate the cost of basic necessities, life can feel kind of exhausting. The kitchen is a prime suspect when it comes to your rising electric


Hank Green says TikTok won't tell him how much it's paying him
Mashable / 10h
TikTok has other priorities at the moment, but Hank Green would love it if the platform could tell him how much it's paid him since January. In an appearance on The New York Times' Hard Fork podcast , Green told hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton that his TikTok dashboard hadn't been updated for several months and that it displays his payouts in British pounds (Green is a longtime resident of Mon


Restrictive Abortion Laws Boost Murder Rates Among Girls and Women, Research Reveals
Gizmodo / 10h
Restrictive abortion laws have caused a small but real climb in fatal violence committed against women, new research out Monday suggests. The study found that so-called TRAP laws were associated with an increased rate of murders among young girls and women committed by their intimate partners. The continued rise in… Read more...


Israel IDF Announced Ground Operations in Rafah
Next Big Future / 11h
The Israel Defense Force has announced the beginning of Offensive Ground Operations against the City of Rafah in Southern Gaza, with the Spokesman stating that IDF Troops are now “Striking and Operating” against Hamas Targets in Eastern Rafah. The IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in southern Gaza. ... Read more


This Week for Tesla FSD 12.4?
Next Big Future / 11h
TeslaFSDTracker provides crowdsourced data about Tesla FSD. They are showing Tesla FSD 12.3.6 users reporting 399 miles between disengagements in City driving. This is over three times more distance than the best version of Tesla FSD 11.X. They are also showing 98% of drives having no critical disengagements versus 11.X having 91-94.5% of drives having ... Read more


Intel Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake CPUs could be coming earlier than expected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
An MSI overclocker has alleged that the upcoming Intel Arrow Lake processor could be coming as early as Q3 2024 which would be significantly ahead of what we've previously thought. As reported by KitGuru , an MSI overclocker named Toppc has dropped hints about the MSI Dragon Event in Wuhan, China which is rumored to feature information on the "next" platform which is heavily speculated to be the


Bernard Hill's Best Moment as Théoden Showed the Human Heart of a King
82Gizmodo / 11h
Bernard Hill, who sadly passed away this past weekend, is a part of some of the greatest moments in the Lord of the Rings movies. As Théoden, his lines are endlessly quotable, often memeable , and he is given some of the best work in the trilogy tied to its legendary battles like Helm’s Deep and the charge of the… Read more...


Microsoft Graph is becoming a popular target for hackers
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Multiple hacking collectives are been actively using Microsoft Graph API to hide their communications with command & control (C2) infrastructure hosted on Microsoft cloud services, cybersecurity researchers from Symantec Threat Hunter Team have revealed. The researchers claim that for two and a half years now, groups such as APT28, REF2924, Red Stinger, Flea, APT29, and Oilrig, have been using th


Mexico deal alert: Fly business class to Tulum from $545 round-trip
22The Points Guy / 11h
Tulum has become Mexico’s “it” destination — and with good reason. A brand-new airport, located just 20 miles from the city, now offers visitors easy access to incredible Mayan ruins nestled on white-sand beaches, electric nightclubs and a bevy of fine dining options. With the addition of Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), American travelers have even more incentive to book a tri


New Intel Arrow Lake leak alleges no Thunderbolt 5 support for Z890 motherboards
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A prominent hardware leaker has alleged that while Thunderbolt 4 will come as standard for Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs on Z890, that the upcoming CPU generation will miss out on Thunderbolt 5. As spotted by Videocardz , hardware leaker Golden Pig Upgrade has claimed that Intel Arrow Lake will miss out on Thunderbolt 5 support for Z890 motherboards after all, despite its unveiling last year . If tru


Warren Buffett Saw An AI That Scared Him
38Futurism / 11h
Convincing Footage One of American finance's biggest moguls saw an AI deepfake of himself, and it seems to have freaked him out. In a shareholder meeting over the weekend, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett admitted that he saw an AI doppelganger of himself that was so good, it impressed and terrified him. During a Q&A portion of the investor call, Buffett said that although he couldn't have e


Telcos keep using “insecure” Chinese gear because of congressional inaction
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) The US government has pressured telcos to rip out network gear made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE but has allocated only about 38 percent of the money needed to replace equipment with non-Chinese hardware, the Federal Communications Commission said. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wrote to Congress Thursday, urging lawmakers to fully fund the pr


SEC crypto crackdown continues with Robinhood as lawsuit looms
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Continuing its crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may potentially sue Robinhood Markets over securities violations alleged in the popular investing app's crypto unit, Robinhood Crypto said Monday. In a recent SEC filing , Robinhood Markets Chief Financial Officer Jason Warnick confirmed that Robi


Tesla announces fourth round of layoffs in four weeks
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) On Sunday night, even more Tesla workers learned they were no longer employed by the company as it engaged in yet another round of layoffs. Multiple former employees posted on LinkedIn and other sites to relay the news that they were no longer with the company. "Well, tonight I have learned that my nearly 8 year journey lead


Why booking a British Airways flight for less than $2 is not a good way to use your Avios
20The Points Guy / 11h
British Airways Executive Club recently introduced a tempting new offer to reduce the price of any BA-operated flight to just 1 British pound (about $1.25) by using Avios, but here’s why it is not a good deal. BA has offered short-haul flights for just 1 pound round-trip using Avios ( Reward Flight Saver ) but has now extended this to all flights operated worldwide in any cabin. Unlike fixed-pric


Scientists About to Test Medicine to Grow New Teeth
200+Futurism / 11h
Japanese scientists are set to kick off the world's first clinical trials of "tooth regrowth medicine" at the Kyoto University Hospital, The Mainichi reports . Researchers from the Japanese startup Toregem Biopharma are planning to enroll patients who were born missing some or all of their teeth from birth, a condition called congenital anodontia, for the trials. The patients will receive an anti


War for the Planet of the Apes Remains a Difficult, Rewarding Watch
25Gizmodo / 12h
War for the Planet of the Apes takes Caesar’s apocalyptic story from the previous two films and gives it a focused, heartbreaking finish . We see both humans and apes struggle to survive in this ever-changing world as each suffers greatly, facing new adversaries they seemingly can’t defeat. It’s a poignant, sad, but… Read more...


Frontier Airlines Can Now Use Trade Name “Frontera”
44One Mile at a Time / 12h
Frontier Airlines has just been approved to market itself with a new name, and I can’t help but wonder what the carrier’s motive is… Frontier Airlines, now Frontera as well Fresh off the feels of Cinco de Mayo, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the registration of the trade name “Frontera” for use in Frontier Airlines’ operations, effective immediately. Literally,


‘Hades II,’ a Sequel to the Horniest Game of 2020, Just Dropped Early
27Wired / 12h
You can play Supergiant’s hotly anticipated roguelike right now—if you’re a PC player.


Proton's new password monitor update will scour the dark web on your behalf
Engadget / 12h
Proton’s encrypted password manager, Proton Pass, has received a significant update with an emphasis on security . This comes in the form of a new toolset called Pass Monitor, which will alert users of account weaknesses and data breaches. This is done automatically and the system will even guide users through solutions in the event of a data leak from a third-party service, which happens a whole


World's largest HDD company wants to launch massive 60TB SSD in 2024 — WD CEO spills beans on solid state roadmap as he divulges that enterprise customers want much bigger capacities, fast
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
During Western Digital's recent Q3 earnings call , CEO David Goeckeler disclosed that the ever-growing need for higher capacity and speedier data access from customers across the world is pushing the company to expand its solid-state capacities. The company chalked up a profitable quarter, with revenues soaring over forecast to $3.46 billion, a 29% YoY rise. The company managed to turn around a s


Southwest Rapid Rewards Adds Cash + Points, But It’s A Bad Deal
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Southwest Rapid Rewards has just introduced a new option for redeeming points, but don’t get too excited. This was first rolled out on a limited basis a couple of weeks ago, but has now been expanded to all Rapid Rewards members, so we have more information on the value (or lack thereof) that this affords. Southwest’s new Cash + Points redemption option Southwest Rapid Rewards is a straightforwar


Boeing’s Starliner Is Finally Ready to Launch a NASA Crew Into Space
87Wired / 12h
Seven years behind schedule, on Monday Starliner will send two astronauts to space on a mission for NASA. The troubled company still has lots of catching up to do.


$600K Scam Uncovered: Korean Air Executive Exploits Lax Oversight for Years
View from the Wing / 12h
Korean Air underpaid the Guam Airport over $600,000 in passenger facilities charges, because they underreported the number of passengers on their flights for years. As soon as the airport caught it in an audit, the airline paid up – and started asking questions. Their former station manager will now serve 41 months in federal prison, plus five years of supervised release, for bank fraud and money


What credit score do you need for the Amex Business Platinum Card?
27The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you have a small business and spend a lot of time on the road or in the skies, you may want to add The Business Platinum Card® from American Express to your wallet. Frequent travelers will benefit from the Amex Business Platinum’s lounge access, hotel elite status and other offerings. Plus, new cardmemb


William Shatner Wants in on the Creepy De-Aging Trend to Get Back in Star Trek
79Gizmodo / 12h
Seeing a famous face appear considerably younger than their actual years in a brand-new movie can be startling— Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny did all right by Harrison Ford , but even Jeff Bridges shudders at his appearance in Tron: Legacy . But 93-year-old Star Trek legend William Shatner is willing to take his… Read more...


Helldivers 2 Won’t Require a PSN Account After All
LifeHacker / 12h
Following fan backlash, Sony is canceling a planned update for the popular multiplayer game Helldivers 2 that would have required players who purchased the game on PC to link their copies to PSN accounts—which, if the name didn't clue you in, is generally something people only have if they game on a PlayStation console. Tweet may have been deleted In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the company cre


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Kindle Paperwhite Deals
LifeHacker / 12h
There are few brands that are as synonymous with e-readers as Kindles are, and for good reason. Kindles are arguably the best e-readers in the market today, and right now, you can get the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Scribe for up to $105 off after dropping to some of their lowest prices in recent months. The deals come during an Amazon device sale for Mother's Day . These Kindles are my


Apple's new Pride Collection heralds the launch of iOS 17.5 with dynamic wallpaper
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Continuing a yearly tradition, Apple has revealed this year’s Pride Collection celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. The 2024 set consists of two new wallpapers for iPhones and iPads plus a new watch face and wristband for the Apple Watch. Launching first on May 22 is the band which is called the Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop . Apple states the color scheme was inspired by multiple pride flags. The


19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
42View from the Wing / 12h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One