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IRS finalizes new regulations for crypto tax reporting

300+TechCrunch / 12h
Crypto platforms will need to report transactions to the Internal Revenue Service, starting in 2026. However, decentralized platforms that don’t hold assets themselves will be exempt. Those are the main takeaways from new regulations that the IRS and U.S. Department of Treasury finalized Friday — essentially implementing a provision of the Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and […]


Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.
100+Mashable / 20h
The universe may teem with tiny alien microbes . After all, scientists suspect such primitive organisms could even dwell nearby on other worlds in our very solar system — in briny oceans beneath shells of ice. We can't be sure, of course. Microbes can't beam us any messages. (Though we have plans to look for them .) But scientists have been getting a clearer picture of why no far-off intelligent


The biggest Android phone launches of 2024 so far –and what's coming next


29TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
It's been a fun, busy year for Android phones – and as we reach the mid-point of 2024, it's the perfect time to take a look at the handsets that have launched already (like the Samsung Galaxy S24 ) and those that are still to come (see the Google Pixel 9 ). Maybe you've missed or completely forgotten about some of the best Android phones of 2024 so far. And if you're shopping for a new handset, t



Cheapest smartphone with thermal and IR night vision sensors goes on sale for less than $300 — Ulefone Armor 25T Pro promises to be a superb rugged handset and we've called in one for a review
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 41min
Chinese tech firm Ulefone, best known for rugged devices like the Armor 8 Pro , has launched its latest offering, the Armor 25T Pro, a 5G smartphone featuring both thermal imaging and night vision capabilities. The ThermoVue thermal imaging sensor offers a resolution of up to 160 x 120 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 25Hz. Ulefone says the sensor can be used for tasks such as detecting leaks,


Become an Excel wizard with these online learning courses for £23.69
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through July 21, master the beloved Microsoft app with this Microsoft Excel training bundle . It's on sale for just £23.69 for a limited time. In many different types of business environments, proficiency in Microsoft Excel is more than just a skill on your CV; it’s a necessity. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a more experienced user hoping to refine your knowledge


How to watch Jakob Ingebrigtsen at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Jakob Ingebrigtsen at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of exceptional athletes performing at Paris 2024 , but Jakob Ingebrigtsen might be the most talented. The Norwegian is seriously fast, and will be looking to secure a gold medal in both the 1,500m and 5,000m events at Par


How to watch Spain vs. Georgia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Spain vs. Georgia in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stage is done and dusted, with some teams really impressing over the first three fixtures. One of those sides was Spain, with an attacking approach spearheaded by some talented young wingers. Can anyone stop Spain from progressing thro


How to watch England vs. Slovakia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch England vs. Slovakia in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stage delivered more than any fan could have reasonably expected, so we're all expecting fireworks during the knockout rounds. After all, everything is on the line at this point. There is no room for anything less than perfection. T


How to watch Jamaica vs. Venezuela online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Jamaica vs. Venezuela in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Copa America group stage is almost over, which means the quarter finals are now just days away. Every team wants to grab its place in the knockout stage — even underdogs like Jamaica and Venezuela. Jamaica are in the tourna


How to watch Mexico vs. Ecuador online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Mexico vs. Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Mexico have returned to the 2024 Copa America for the first time since 2016, when they reached the quarter finals. They've played in two World Cups since then and always have the potential to surprise opponents on the international sta


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 30
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 June 30'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 co


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 30
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


Breakthrough Computational Warp Drive Design Without Needing Negative Energy
Next Big Future / 5h
Applied Physics unveils a new type of warp drive—a theoretical method of space travel that complies with general relativity and operates at a constant subluminal speed without requiring unphysical forms of matter. They have created the Warp Factory which is open source software for testing out Warp drive designs. Warp Factory is one of the ... Read more


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #888)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Quordle is having one of its ultra-tricky runs, and today's continues that theme. You might well need some help to complete it; read on if so. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, June 30 (game #385)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
And so the weekend comes to an end with a really difficult Connections puzzle. Or is it? Well, I certainly struggled, but maybe you won't. If you do, there are hints below. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, June 30 (game #119)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
And so the weekend comes to a close with a Strands puzzle that might cause you a few more problems than some recent instalments. If that's the case, you might find my hints to be useful. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so do


Gemini’s data-analyzing abilities aren’t as good as Google claims
TechCrunch / 7h
Two separate studies investigated how well Google's Gemini models and others make sense out of an enormous amount of data. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NASA Defines Lunar Cargo Mobility Needs as Part of Larger Moon, Mars Plans
Next Big Future / 7h
NASA is creating plans and white papers to describe what they will need for lunar cargo movement in near term exploration and development plans. NASA has already defined a Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and Pressurized Rover (PR) for crew transportation and with limited cargo mobility functions. There is planned near-term robotic missions. There is a ... Read more


New DARPA Stealth Drone is Designated X-plane XRQ-73
Next Big Future / 7h
DARPA and Northrop Grumman have made a new drone with X-plane designation XRQ-73. The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program is known as SHEPARD. SHEPARD is an X-prime program, leveraging the series hybrid electric architecture and some of the component technologies from the earlier AFRL/IARPA Great Horned Owl (GHO) project. “The idea behind a ... Read more


Supreme Court Reduces SEC Powers to Impose Fines
Next Big Future / 7h
The Supreme Court SEC decision took away the major method of penalizing those found to have committed fraud in the securities industry. Congress strengthened law in 2010 by authorizing the SEC to use independent administrative law judges to conduct hearings, to make factual findings, and to impose fines on those accused of securities fraud. Congress ... Read more


Supreme Court Deregulates Tesla FSD and Cars
Next Big Future / 7h
The Supreme Court overruled the Chevron Deference. This ruling has existed for 40 years. It was the courts letting regulatory agencies of the US government decide about ambiguous situations. The courts would decide about facts but let the agencies interpret many things. The Agencies are not allowed to make things up as they go along. ... Read more


Extreme E is now Extreme H, a hydrogen-powered racing series starting 2025
Engadget / 8h
Extreme E, the premium off-road EV racing series, is pivoting to hydrogen. The series announced this week that it’s rebranding to Extreme H , and unveiled a hydrogen-powered race car it’s calling the Pioneer 25 to usher in the transition. The first season is slated to begin in April 2025 in Saudi Arabia, before heading to the UK, Germany, Italy and wrapping up in the US. Take a sneak peek at the


X-Rays Reveal Gnarled Remains of Ancient Roman Military Sandal
Gizmodo / 8h
At first blush, the remains of an ancient Roman sandal look more like little gnarled carcasses than footwear. But upon closer inspection and using X-rays, archeologists say the shoe parts they found at an ancient military site are unusually well preserved. Read more...


Our favorite video editing software just released a superb free video camera app for Android — Blackmagic Camera transforms your smartphone into a pro digital film camera
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Blackmagic Design, best known for the excellent DaVinci Resolve - a comprehensive video editing and color grading suite used by professionals - has released the Blackmagic Camera app for Android, extending professional digital film tools to Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users. This free app (which frankly we’d pay for) is based on the operating system of Blackmagic’s digital film cameras, and d


Cathay Pacific to make a big move in New York, open first-ever JFK lounge
The Points Guy / 8h
Cathay Pacific is making big moves at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Hong Kong-based airline announced this week that it will become one of the key inaugural tenants at the airport’s new Terminal 6. This move to Terminal 6, which is scheduled to open in early 2026, will mark a major shift for Cathay, which now operates from Terminal 8. Want more airline-specific news?


Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Card review: Enough perks for $99?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Credit Card Overview The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card is the airline’s entry-level business credit card. It offers 3 points per dollar on Southwest Airlines purchases and 2 points per dollar on ride-hailing and Rapid Rewards hotel and car r


When and how to transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points to World of Hyatt
51The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Chase Ultimate Rewards points are some of the most valuable points you can earn. The Ultimate Rewards program offers great transfer partners that can unlock terrific value if you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card . Before redeeming your Ch


Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. Hilton Amex Surpass: Which hotel card is better?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you love the consistency of brand-name resorts or regularly stay at Hilton or Marriott properties, carrying one of their cobranded hotel credit cards may be a good idea. The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card and Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card are two mid-tier products with a variety o


Outrage: Philadelphia Airport Adds Hidden 3% Surcharge To Every Purchase
View from the Wing / 9h
The Philadelphia airport made a decision this year to allow concessions operators to charge passengers more than their posted prices. They’re now allowed to add a 3% surcharge onto whatever you buy. Continue reading ...


The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1B stolen records and rising
TechCrunch / 9h
Some of the largest, most damaging breaches of 2024 already account for over a billion stolen records. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


WhatsApp Nuked 5 Years of My Texts and MediaDon't Let it Happen to You
How-To Geek / 9h
Here's a horror story for you: WhatsApp nuked all my chats during a botched phone reset. The scary part is it can happen to you, too. I didn't do anything wrong, which goes to show that WhatsApp's backups aren't foolproof. Here's what you can do to protect your chats.


Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
24Mashable / 9h
Twitch streamers, will you be receiving a Bleed Purple Statue? Among YouTube creators, one surefire way to show you've made it is if you've received a YouTube Creator Award. These are physical plaques that YouTube sends to channel owners who've hit certain subscriber milestones. At Twitchcon Europe 2024 in Rotterdam on Saturday, Twitch announced its own version of these physical awards: Twitch St


Detroit police can no longer use facial recognition results as the sole basis for arrests
24Engadget / 9h
The Detroit Police Department has to adopt new rules curbing its reliance on facial recognition technology after the city reached a settlement this week with Robert Williams, a Black man who was wrongfully arrested in 2020 due to a false face match. It’s not an all-out ban on the technology, though, and the court’s jurisdiction to enforce the agreement only extends four years. Under the new restr


Weekly Review: June 29, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I just embarked on a quick trip to Europe. This isn’t exclusively a review trip, but I will have reviews of some points hotels that have been on my radar for some time, so stay tuned. On the points & travel front, this week Fiji Airways announced it would adopt AAdvantage as its loyalty program, Cathay Pacific revealed it would change terminals at


Apple finally supports RCS in iOS 18 update
TechCrunch / 9h
Welcome back to TechCrunch’s Week in Review — TechCrunch’s newsletter recapping the week’s biggest news. Want it in your inbox every Saturday? Sign up here. This week, Apple finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to Messages as part of the second developer beta of iOS 18. Until now, iPhone users could only send […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


Lost for Words? Use Copilot in Outlook to Craft the Perfect Emails
How-To Geek / 10h
Do you struggle to find the right words for your emails? If so, consider buying and integrating Copilot into Outlook. With Copilot, you can draft emails from scratch by providing a simple prompt. You can also select a tone and length and have Copilot revise the content until you're satisfied.


The 10 Most Entertaining Horror Movies on Netflix Right Now
37Gizmodo / 10h
While this list isn’t quite a “horror comedy” grouping— as much as we love horror comedies —what follows are 10 Netflix picks that will leave you feeling satisfied and entertained, and possibly a bit grossed-out and terrified along the way. What more could you ask for, really? Read more...


Microsoft 365 Isn't Just Office Apps: Don't Overlook These Perks
How-To Geek / 11h
Subscribing to Microsoft 365 not only provides access to a suite of Office applications but also offers several additional benefits. Let's see how these benefits make your subscription more valuable, and how you might get the most out of them.


4th of July sales vs Amazon Prime Day: what I'd buy in each sale as a deals expert
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The 4th of July sales and Amazon Prime Day coincide as two excellent opportunities to bag a mid-summer bargain. Generally speaking, both offer great deals and we always cover each at TechRadar. You may be wondering, however, what the differences are and what you should be shopping in each event. Luckily I can help. I've been covering these events as deals editor on TechRadar for four years now so


SAP, and Oracle, and IBM, oh my! ‘Cloud and AI’ drive legacy software firms to record valuations
43TechCrunch / 11h
There’s something of a trend around legacy software firms and their soaring valuations: Companies founded in dinosaur times are on a tear, evidenced this week with SAP‘s shares topping $200 for the first time. Founded in 1972, SAP’s valuation currently sits at an all-time high of $234 billion. The Germany-based enterprise software provider was valued […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


NASA Probe Spies Plumes Above Jupiter Moon's Lava Lakes
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s not a big moon relative to a few of its neighbors , but Jupiter’s Io is exceedingly active, with volcanoes by the hundreds spewing lava plumes dozens of miles above its surface, per NASA. Infrared tech aboard the space agency’s Juno probe mapped two such eruptions in February, returning valuable data on the… Read more...


American Is Sending Out Charlotte And Philadelphia Flights Without Drinks Or Snacks
56View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines is having problems feeding passengers, at least at two of its large hubs. While passengers aren’t necessarily being warned in advance to buy food and drinks inside the terminal before they board, they’re in for a surprise that their flight might not have anything for them once they’re in the air. Continue reading ...


The 10 Best Android Widgets I Can't Live Without
How-To Geek / 11h
Widgets are one of the best ways to customize your smartphone experience, both in terms of style and functionality. If you want to step up your widget game, here are ten of my favorite widgets that I use every single day.


YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
Mashable / 11h
Since being banned from Twitch four years ago, streamer Dr Disrespect has amassed millions of subscribers at his new home on YouTube. However, now that the reason behind his Twitch ban has become public, Dr Disrespect may have to find yet another new platform to stream on. YouTube has confirmed that it has suspended Dr Disrespect, whose real name is Herschel "Guy" Beahm, from its Partner Program,


I Arrange My Furniture Around My TV for Better Audio, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 12h
Living room audio requires more than high-quality speakersit takes some creativity as well! To fine-tune a surround system, you need to take a room's entire layout into account, adjusting each speaker's position and angle, as well as shuffling furniture around to create a more balanced sound.


Women in AI: Sarah Bitamazire helps companies implement responsible AI
28TechCrunch / 12h
Sarah Bitamazire is the chief policy officer at the boutique advisory firm Lumiera. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Geekom launches yet another mini PC that makes it a little bit more difficult to justify buying a traditional desktop PC — AX8 Pro looks like Intel's legendary NUC but with an unbelievably low price tag
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Compact, reasonably high-performing, and often more energy-efficient, mini PCs increasingly offer a genuine alternative to bulky desktop setups. Geekom, which is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, has produced a number of such products, including the Geekom A7 mini PC which it revealed at CES 2024. The company's latest offering is the AX8 Pro mini PC which boasts an Intel NUC-inspired de


Black Panther and Terminator Zero's Creators Are Teaming Up for a New Time-Travel Movie
42Gizmodo / 12h
Graphic novel series A Vicious Circle already tells a cinematic story—following time-traveling assassins chasing each other through the past and future—and now the title is taking its logical next step. It’ll become a film produced by Ryan Coogler ( Black Panther ) and adapted by Mattson Tomlin, who created the original… Read more...


The next pair of affordable OnePlus wireless earbuds may have leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
All the indications are that OnePlus is planning to launch an affordable pair of wireless earbuds in the near future, and a new leak suggests that these buds are indeed on the way, under the Nord series branding. As per 91mobiles , earbuds called the OnePlus Nord Buds 3r have made their way through the regulatory process in Canada – a strong hint that they're going to be made official very soon,


I Paid for Google's Drive Storage. Here's Why I Don't Regret It
How-To Geek / 12h
Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, but what happens when you run out of space? Since your storage is shared between your email, your photo and video backups, and other services, running out unexpectedly can be a hassle. Here's why you should upgrade.


The owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
79Engadget / 12h
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the movie rental service Redbox in 2022 , has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, Deadline reports. The company recently disclosed net losses of $636.6 million

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Use one less cable when charging your iPhone with a $35 wireless charger
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Power up your iPhone quickly with the Speedy Mag wireless charger, on sale for just $34.97 through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Avenue Speedy Mag Wireless Charger for iPhone (black) $34.97 at The Mashable Shop $119.95 Save $84.98 If you’re tired of dealing with a tangle of cables every time you need to charge your iPhone, there’s a gadget for that. The Speedy Mag wirel


Sure, the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button is great, but Apple should adopt this retro Google Pixel feature
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
When Apple announced the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max last year, I raised an eyebrow at the so-called Action button. While I like that Cupertino’s clever folks baked in more… errrr action into a somewhat redundant mute slider, I was less sold on the limitations of the button; after all, you could already use the volume buttons on previous iPhones to activate the camera app’s shutter. But a

FreeDOS, the Open-Source MS-DOS, Is Now 30 Years Old (And Still Going)
How-To Geek / 54min
FreeDOS is an open-source recreation of MS-DOS, capable of running new and old DOS games and applications on real PCs or emulators. Today, the project is turning 30 years old.




Get Rugged, Reliable Storage for Under $100
How-To Geek / 2min
One of our favorite external SSDs is on sale, and this rugged storage device is worth every penny.


30 years later, FreeDOS is still keeping the dream of the command prompt alive


Ars Technica - All content / 8min
Enlarge / Preparing to install the floppy disk edition of FreeDOS 1.3 in a virtual machine. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Two big things happened in the world of text-based disk operating systems in June 1994. The first is that Microsoft released MS-DOS version 6.22, the last version of its long-running operating system that would be sold to consumers as a standalone product. MS-DOS would continue


How to Use Rainmeter to Make a Stunning Windows Desktop
How-To Geek / 24min
Rainmeter is the oldest desktop customization tool for Windows. It lets you create and display custom skins on your desktopwidgets, visualizers, meters, mini apps, you name it. With a few simple clicks, Rainmeter can totally change the look of your boring old Windows desktop.


Review: Kuwait Airways Elite Lounge Kuwait Airport (KWI)
One Mile at a Time / 25min
For the next portion of my Allegris round the world journey , it was time to fly Kuwait Airways’ Boeing 777 first class from Kuwait City to Bangkok. This granted me access to the Kuwait Airways Elite Lounge, which is the carrier’s newest and most exclusive lounge to date, having opened in 2023. Ultimately the lounge was considerably nicer than the carrier’s other lounges, which isn’t saying a who


American Airlines Lost Luggage Delivered By Man In ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Shirt, Political Statement Or Poor Taste? [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 52min
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


Will 2024 be the year of the eGPU? Open, caseless external graphics card dock goes on sale for $99 only — but you will need to have an OCuLink compatible device to benefit from it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
2024 might just be the breakout year for external GPUs, especially with Minisforum's debut of the DEG1, one of the more affordable eGPU docks on the market. Priced at $99, the DEG1 is designed to offer significant graphical performance enhancements for those with mini-PCs, handhelds, laptops, or other devices constrained by internal capacity. Initially unveiled in May as an optional add-on for th


Watch out, Apple: Microsoft's Surface Laptops match MacBooks for performance and beat them on repairability
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
For years, Microsoft’s Surface series has been a series (ha!) of disappointments featuring poor performance, stuttering, slowdowns, forced resets, and installed programs refusing to run, all wrapped up in a price point entirely undeserved for its level of quality. However, a clear difference between previous iterations and the 2024 models sets the latter apart in the best way possible. The Micros


Laserdisc or VHS: Which Is More Collectible?
How-To Geek / 54min
As it dawns on us that the internet isn't forever, and you don't really have control over your digital media, it's becoming more popular to collect physical media. While DVDs and Blu-ray media are a non-issue, what about older formats like LaserDisc and VHS? Should anyone be collecting these? If so, which one makes the most sense?


The #1 iOS 18 Feature Im Excited About as an Android User
How-To Geek / 1h
Apple showed off iOS 18 earlier this month, and while Apple Intelligence may be the headliner, there's a less buzzwordy feature coming to iPhones that I'm very excited about as an Android user. If you've ever been annoyed with the texting experience between iPhone and Android, you should be, too.


DNA from mammoth remains reveals the history of the last surviving population
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / An artist's conception of one of the last mammoths of Wrangel Island. (credit: Beth Zaiken) A small group of woolly mammoths became trapped on Wrangel Island around 10,000 years ago when rising sea levels separated the island from mainland Siberia. Small, isolated populations of animals lead to inbreeding and genetic defects, and it has long been thought that the Wrangel Island mammoths


Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree
30Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Malte Mueller / Getty ) Cryptocurrency has always made a ripe target for theft —and not just hacking, but the old-fashioned, up-close-and-personal kind, too. Given that it can be irreversibly transferred in seconds with little more than a password, it's perhaps no surprise that thieves have occasionally sought to steal crypto in home-invasion burglaries and even kidnappings. But


Netflix in 2024: the 9 most unmissable shows so far and what’s coming next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When you're the biggest streaming company in the world and make as many new Netflix movies and shows as it does, there's bound to be a few misfires – and this year has seen its fair share already, including J-Lo-in-space AI thriller Atlas , which has been inexplicably popular despite terrible reviews, and Zach Snyder's Rebel Moon Part 2 , which was not the epic sci-fi sequel we were hoping for. S


Here's How I Trick Non-Gamers Into Loving Video Games
How-To Geek / 1h
Not everybody in my life likes video games, but I've got a pretty good track record of getting them excited to play some with me. By picking the right games and choosing my moments wisely, I've gotten some non-gamers to fall in love with games. If you play your cards right, here's how you could see the same success.


A surprise in NASA's asteroid rocks hints Bennu came from an ocean world
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Scientists analyzing samples NASA brought back from an asteroid got a surprise detection that may mean the space rock was once part of a long-gone ocean world . What the team found was water-soluble magnesium-sodium phosphate in mottled stones — a mineral no one expected because it didn't show up in any of the data the spacecraft collected when it was at the asteroid Bennu . Phosphate compounds a


Mars gets walloped by space rocks way more than scientists thought
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Watch out, Martians. Meteorites slam into Mars five times more than planetary scientists thought, a finding published in the journal Nature Astronomy . This makes impacts on the Red Planet about a daily occurrence. A 26-foot-wide (8-meter) crater forms almost each day, and a nearly 100-foot (30-meter) crater is created once a month. Previous estimates of these Martian impacts largely came from st


Switchbot S10 Review: This Robot Vacuum Empties and Refills Its Own Water
How-To Geek / 2h
With the introduction of its robot vacuum line, SwitchBot wanted to make a splash by taking mundane tasks off your plate when it comes to cleaning. Since the S10 robot vacuum can tie into your homes plumbing system, it means youll no longer have to worry about emptying the dirty water tank or filling clean water again, and it might be the best feature the robot has to offer.


The 4 best robot vacuums for carpet and rugs in 2024
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UPDATE: May. 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT Two top picks in this story have shifted after senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart was able to hands-on test CES 2024 releases from Roborock and Eufy in her own home. Nearly any robot vacuum can sufficiently clear a tile or hardwood floor of the hair and crumbs blowing across it like tumbleweeds. But for a robot vacuum to work on carpet, much more suction po


The best iPads for reading, working, and streaming
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Apple's iPads dominate the market. Even with the plethora of tablets from other retailers, iPads are still our favorite. With the 2024 release of the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air , it's clear that Apple is positioning its tablets as a laptop alternative. Sure, they're great for streaming or reading on the go, but at this point, you can do anything on your computer on an iPad. Whether you want to


The 10 most bodacious '80s movies — and where to watch them
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Cowabunga, dudes and dudettes! Let's slide on our favorite scrunchies and some totally tubular leg warmers and, like, head to the mall to veg out with a new movie! Oh, wait. All of the malls are now decrepit shells where only the rats live? That's not so cowabunga. Well, we'll make due with this bitchin' list of movies from the 1980s that can currently be found on streaming. Just don't forget tho


Get cheap flight alerts for life from Matt's Flights for just $80
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TL;DR: Secure a lifetime subscription to a Matt's Flights Premium Plan for just $79.97 (reg. $1,800) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Matt's Flights Matt's Flights Premium Plan Lifetime Subscription $79.97 at The Mashable Shop $1,800.00 Save $1,720.03 Save up to 90% on domestic and international flights It's not too late to plan your summer getaway. If you've been holding off becaus


Get a dual USB-C and USB-A high-speed flash drive (1TB) for only $75
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TL;DR: Get a dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 high-speed flash drive (1TB) , price-dropped to $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech Dual USB-C + USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB) $74.97 at The Mashable Shop $109.99 Save $35.02 Having easy access and sharing capabilities for all of your important files is a serious issue when you’re constantly on the move. A dual


Get an $80 touchscreen dash display for an instant car upgrade
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TL;DR: This 7-inch touchscreen wireless car display is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and it's on sale for $79.97 (reg. $139.99) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 7-inch Wireless Car Display with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Compatibility & Phone Mirroring $79.97 at The Mashable Shop $139.99 Save $60.02 Driving an older vehicle has its charm, but techn


Grab a $65 4K dual-camera drone and see things from the sky
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TL;DR: Get a 4K dual-camera drone with intelligent obstacle avoidance for just $64.97 (reg. $119) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart 4K Dual-Camera Drone for Beginners with Intelligent Obstacle Avoidance $64.97 at The Mashable Shop $119.99 Save $55.02 Planning some big outings this summer? If you're spending time outdoors, you can make sure you have proof of your adve


The 10 best podcasts of 2024 (so far)
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We're halfway through 2024, so it's time for a roundup of the most recent and best listening opportunities available in the form of the podcast. This time, we've got everything from nostalgic rewatching to journeys into the darkness of the human mind to interrogations of history. You'll find well-known favorites with new seasons, like Slow Burn and Long Shadow , plus some debuts onto the scene in


Aliens haven't contacted us. Scientists found a compelling reason why.
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The universe may teem with tiny alien microbes . After all, scientists suspect such primitive organisms could even dwell nearby on other worlds in our very solar system — in briny oceans beneath shells of ice. We can't be sure, of course. Microbes can't beam us any messages. (Though we have plans to look for them .) But scientists have been getting a clearer picture of why no far-off intelligent


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 29 (#384)
How-To Geek / 3h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, June 29, 2024
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If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 29, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 29, Wordle #1,106! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times we


ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Google Pixel event details to a pair of new best Bluetooth speaker contenders
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This week, we hosted our very own Smart Home Week to celebrate the latest and greatest tech in the smart home sector and give you tips on how to use your gadgets more effectively. We also saw the arrival of some brilliant new Bluetooth speakers, a Surface Pro that finally gives the iPad Pro a run for its money and several event date announcements from Prime Day to the Pixel 9 launch event. So, in


MacBooks in 2024: the big launches we've seen so far and what's coming next
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We're now almost exactly halfway through 2024 – and rather than look back at the charred remains of our new year's resolutions, we'd prefer to review what's happened in the world of Apple's MacBooks. And also what's potentially coming in the next six months. If you're in the market for a new laptop, you may be wondering whether it's a good time to buy a new MacBook Air, or if you're better off wa


Facial Recognition Led to Wrongful Arrests. So Detroit Is Making Changes.
NYT > Technology / 5h
The Detroit Police Department arrested three people after bad facial recognition matches, a national record. But it’s adopting new policies that even the A.C.L.U. endorses.
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The Saginaw mural -
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welldigger62 : This is the western facing side of the mural officially known as Shine Bright Saginaw Mural Project. You can Google Saginaw mural for much info and ‘before pics’ Designed by world renowned muralist Okuda San Miguel and painted by him and others. I first posted the progress on this side on June 10 here and wanted to get more shots now that it is complete. Many people stop by now an


It’s Feral Friday!
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uwmspeccoll : This week we’re diving into zine history. Zines amplify marginalized voices & stories excluded from conventional publishing, challenge authority, and provide egalitarian channels for creative expression and alternative community building. Though often dated to the sci-fi fanzines of 1930s, some argue that zine history originated in the context of early printing in the 16th century


David Young Cameron - The Devil and the fairy (1893)
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danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . The darkness: my collection of vintage night imagery .


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View of dancer Christian Holder performing in “Touch me.” Label on back: “From the Joffrey Ballet,…
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View of dancer Christian Holder performing in “Touch me.” Label on back: “From the Joffrey Ballet, 130 W. 56th St., NYC 10019, 212-265-7300. Christian Holder in Gerald Arpino’s new ballet, ‘Touch me.’ The costumes are by Geoffrey Holder and the music is by Reverend James Cleveland.” Stamped on back: “Photo by Herbert Migdoll.” E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Ar


Close-up from La Descriptione de la Pvglia (1567), an map of Puglia, Italy in the Newberry’s Franco…
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digitalnewberry : ALT Close-up from La Descriptione de la Pvglia (1567), an map of Puglia, Italy in the Newberry’s Franco Novacco Map Collection. Explore the newly digitized Novacco Map Collection , which includes over 700 maps primarily printed in Italy in the 16th and 17th centuries 🗺️


@biodiversitypix.bsky.social
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indigodreams : Revue horticole. Paris: Librairie agricole de la maison rustique, 1829-1974.


La Perruche à collier noir. Pl. 45. | Histoire naturelle des perroquets t.1 | Biodiversity Heritage…
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podartists : La Perruche à collier noir. Pl. 45. | Histoire naturelle des perroquets t.1 | Biodiversity Heritage Library | rawpixel


We’re not prudes here at the Othmer library but a previous owner of this book on alchemy certainly…
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othmeralia : We’re not prudes here at the Othmer library but a previous owner of this book on alchemy certainly was! The unification, marriage, and copulation of the king and queen are powerful allegories in alchemy and represent uniting opposites to create an amalgamated whole. It’s thought that the king represented sulfur and the queen mercury and, like most alchemical symbols, probably represe


Brochure from the Hotel Wolverine advertising The Tropics, a cocktail lounge and dining room….
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Brochure from the Hotel Wolverine advertising The Tropics, a cocktail lounge and dining room. Printed on cover: “Artist’s sketch of Detroit’s most beautiful and unique tropical cocktail lounge and dining room. An authentic reproduction of a true South Seas paradise.” Printed inside: “The Hotel Wolverine is proud to announce the opening of the Tropics. The Tropics, a true South Seas paradise authe


Slowest new laptop in the world is now on sale, with Windows 95 and a CPU that's almost 40 years old — but at least it is (almost) pocketable and can run Doom or Commander Keen
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There’s no shortage of ways that retro gaming enthusiasts can get their nostalgia fix these days, including PC emulators, mobile gaming apps, and plug-and-play consoles for TVs, but the Pocket 386, a handheld mini laptop, stands out by using original hardware for an authentic retro feel. The device, which originates from China (naturally) comes from the creators of the similar retro notebook, the


How to watch Paris 2024 online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream action from all 16 days of Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This has been a huge year for sport. We've been treated to the T20 World Cup , Euro 2024 , Copa America , and a host of other top competitions, but the biggest event of the year is still to come: Paris 2024. There really is nothing tha


How to watch Germany vs. Denmark online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Germany vs. Denmark in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Euro 2024 group stages delivered on every level, so expectations are high for the knockout rounds. Germany cruised through their first three games without ever really needing to be at their best, but that all changes now. There is no room for error


How to watch Switzerland vs. Italy online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Switzerland vs. Italy in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 has been nothing short of magical. We've experienced stunning goals, last-minute drama, and electric atmospheres from just about every group-stage fixture. And we're expecting more of the same in the knockout rounds, with Switzerland


How to watch South Africa vs. India online for free
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TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. India in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Men's T20 World Cup final is finally here, with South Africa and India facing off in a battle for the trophy. We're expecting fireworks from these two exciting sides, and you can watch all the action witho


How to watch Canada vs. Chile online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Canada vs. Chile in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . With the 2024 Copa America being held in the United States, North American teams have once again been invited to take part. Which means exciting times for Canadian football fans, as Canada has been trying to make a name of the internatio


How to watch Argentina vs. Peru online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Argentina vs. Peru in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's hard to not see Argentina as the clear favorites to win the 2024 Copa America . Not only do they have a certain Lionel Messi in their side, but Argentina are also the defending Copa America and World Cup champions. It stands to re


Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same across Android
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Gemini continues its march across the Google ecosystem. The AI is currently making its way to Google Messages after restrictions were scaled back on June 18 . According to the news site MySmartPrice , you’ll soon be able to instruct the feature to “draft messages, have fun conversations, plan events," among other things. However, the form that Gemini will take on the app may differ from person to


The latest Google Lens update might bring Circle to Search to many more phones
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Google seemingly has plans to expand its Circle to Search feature to other Android phones via Google Lens. In a recent deep dive, news site Android Authority found clues to the update within the recent Google app betas files and compiled them all together. What’s particularly interesting is they managed to get the tool working on a smartphone, possibly hinting at an imminent release. According to


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 29
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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 June 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 co


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 29
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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 SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk
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Enlarge / A European ATV cargo freighter reenters the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean in 2013. Since the beginning of the year, landowners have discovered several pieces of space junk traced to missions supporting the International Space Station. On all of these occasions, engineers expected none of the disposable hardware would survive the scorching heat of reentry and make it to Earth's surfa


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Eero Mesh Wifi Router
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Amazon's early Prime Day deals are here, with deals on school supplies , TVs , Blink security cameras , and more leading up to Prime Day on July 16. Yet another deal has arrived, this time on an Eero router, which can help your wifi reach every area in your home. Amazon has a single router that expands