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Elon Musk Wants You to Have a Baby
200+Gizmodo / 3h
We all know that Elon Musk likes procreation. He has 11 kids, after all . The tech billionaire currently has twins with an executive at Neuralink, two children with his on-again-off-again girlfriend Grimes, and a gaggle of children with his ex-wife, Justine Wilson. The billionaire was also accused of asking a former… Read more...

Lufthansa A380s Getting New Business Class In 2025
3KOne Mile at a Time / 13h
In the past couple of years, Lufthansa sure has made a 180 when it comes to its Airbus A380 plans. A while back, the airline revealed that it would introduce a new business class product on its Airbus A380s. We’re now learning details about the order in which A380s will get this new product. Lufthansa sees long term future for A380s At the beginning of the pandemic, Lufthansa grounded its fleet o


Elon Musk Demands Money Back From Employees He Laid Off
1KFuturism / 9h
Clawback After firing a number of X-formerly-Twitter staff in Australia, the platform's new owner Elon Musk is threatening to take them to court, demanding to claw back payments after claiming the company had accidentally overpaid them. The flailing social media service fired much of its remaining staff stationed in Australia back in January 2023. But thanks to an alleged currency "conversion err



NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, June 15 (game #370)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Connections is the kind of game that can trip you up if you don't pay attention – as I found out today. Don't let that happen to you, by taking advantage of my helpful hints. 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 to


Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, June 15 (game #873)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Saturday is the ideal time to play Quordle – because you can give it your full attention rather than trying to fit it in before work. Well, unless you work on a Saturday of course, in which case you're bang out of luck. Sorry! 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. Need them for


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, June 15 (game #104)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16min
Your weekend dose of Strands puzzles begins here, with a reasonably easy game that's nonetheless a fun 15-minute challenge, as the best ones are. If you do need help, scroll down for my hints. 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,


Use This Free App to Clean up Your Mac’s Menu Bar
LifeHacker / 25min
It's ridiculous that Apple still doesn't offer a way to hide menu bar icons in macOS. Windows has had this options since the launch of Windows Vista 17 years ago , but Mac users who don't want to see every icon cluttering up the top of their screen need to either hide the menu bar entirely or install a third party app that can handle the job. Until recently, the application of choice for menu bar


The Cheapest Professional Certificates That Pay Pretty Well
LifeHacker / 25min
The American economy as a whole may be an unstoppable force these days, but on an individual level most of us feel pretty poor . While some of that may be “ money dysmorphia ,” it’s also a fact that everything costs more these days, and until very recently our incomes haven’t kept pace . In a capitalist society, the answer to any problem is usually “more money,” so a lot of people have been wonde


Albedo takes Earth observation up close and personal from very low Earth orbit
TechCrunch / 58min
Satellite imagery startup Albedo is preparing for its up close and personal debut. Albedo’s first satellite will take to orbit next spring as the company looks to turn the commercial Earth observation industry upside down with its novel approach and ultra-high resolution cameras. The satellite, called Clarity, will hitch a ride to very low Earth […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per


Act fast: Fly Air France business class to Paris for 100K miles round-trip
The Points Guy / 1h
Air France-KLM has just released a slew of discounted business-class seats to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Tickets can be booked for only 100,000 miles round-trip plus $564 in taxes — potentially a great way to spend your Flying Blue miles. This deal is available from late December 2024 thr


NASA Cancels Spacewalk With Cryptic Announcement About "Spacesuit Discomfort"
31Futurism / 1h
Fit Check Ever have a wardrobe malfunction so bad you wish you could skip work? Well, if you were a NASA astronaut , that's a privilege you could take advantage of — if you are willing to put up with the arduous experience of living in orbit. Case in point: on Thursday, NASA was forced to call off a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to "spacesuit discomfort" — and what


Ahsoka's Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen Are Glad People Love the Prequels Now
Gizmodo / 1h
Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen met long before they crossed paths in Star Wars ; though their careers have been mostly divergent (her breakout was 1995's Kids; his was 2002's Attack of the Clones), they attended the same NYC drama school as teens. Now both associated with major roles in Star Wars and have shared… Read more...


Four Home Renovations That Are Worth the Extra Money (and Five That Aren't)
LifeHacker / 1h
Renovating or remodeling your house can be a disorienting experience. Between the mess, the strangers crawling all over the place, and the constant discovery of disasters hidden inside your walls, stress levels can skyrocket. And when the bills come in, it gets worse. One reason the average home renovation can cost more than $40,000 is our tendency to assume you have to do it all in one marathon


The Feds Wants to Know How Fake Titanium Got in Boeing's Planes
Gizmodo / 1h
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened yet another investigation into Boeing, this one centered around concerns that counterfeit titanium may have been installed in some of the aviation giant’s planes. Read more...


'Supacell' cast on why superhero stories need realism
Mashable / 1h
'Supacell' cast on the importance of merging superhero stories and realism.


Get Ready for Swappable Fans on GPUs
How-To Geek / 1h
One of the top reasons why GPUs usually die is because of heat management. Your GPU might get, literally, smoked to death because of failing fans or improper cleaning. It's not the easiest task to keep them clean, either, as it can get tricky to clean those fans. If one gets damaged, it's an even harder story. XFX just had a cool idea about something that could fix this once and for all, and if i


Google Could Learn a Few Things From Apple's WWDC Keynote
Gizmodo / 1h
I was grumpy after Google I/O last month. I thought, what is the point of all this artificial intelligence if it’s hurting my Android experience now? Then I caught myself excited over similar AI features Apple announced for the iPhone at WWDC. Read more...


Southwest 737 Has Dangerous, Stormy Go Around In Hawaii
One Mile at a Time / 1h
Southwest Airlines has just internally revealed details of an incident that occurred back in April 2024, which can only be described as a very close call. Southwest 737 descends to 400 feet above ocean This incident dates back to April 11, 2024, and involves Southwest Airlines flight WN2786, scheduled to operate from Honolulu (HNL) to Lihue (LIH). The short 102-mile flight was operated by a rough


Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for June 2024
200+The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles , we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. For June


'Self-Driving' Tesla Slams Into Cop Car in Orange County, California
Gizmodo / 2h
A Tesla in “self-driving” mode slammed into an unoccupied police car during the early morning hours of Thursday, according to the Fullerton Police Department. No one was injured in the crash, but bodycam footage shows a police officer sprinting out of the way to avoid getting hit. Read more...


'Inside Out 2's Tony Hale and Lewis Black play with all the feels
Mashable / 2h
Watch the cast and crew of 'Inside Out 2' get emotional.


'The Imaginary' review: Netflix's animated adventure dazzles — but how dark does it get?
Mashable / 2h
What happens when a child forgets their imaginary friend? This question has been at the heart of three films in 2024 so far: the creepy teddy bear horror offering Imaginary , the John Krasinski-directed family-comedy IF (short for Imaginary Friends), and Netflix's animated adventure The Imaginary . But only this last title welcomes audiences into a glorious world of fantasy and feelings with a di


YouTube tests AI live-chat summaries and channel QR codes — how to access them
Mashable / 2h
There are some new features awaiting YouTube users – if they can find them. According to a new update on YouTube's test features and experiments page, the online video giant is trying out some new things on the platform: AI-generated live chat summaries and channel QR codes. These new features are currently being tested out across the platform on select channels and livestreams. AI-generated live


Fast-Track Your U.S. Passport: State Department’s Online Renewals Are Back
View from the Wing / 2h
A year ago U.S. passport renewals without paying extra for expedited service were taking months. Things have gotten much better, and expedited service recently turned my daughter's passport around in under two weeks. To speed things up, the State Department briefly introduced online renewals as a test, then they removed the option. It's back (in beta). Continue reading ...


It Turns Out Apple Is Only Paying OpenAI in Exposure
Futurism / 2h
Money's Worth You know how creatives frequently complain about cheapskate clients offering to pay them " in exposure " instead of actual money? Sounds like OpenAI knows exactly what that feels like. When Apple announced its partnership with OpenAI last week, it certainly sounded like it could have been yet another blockbuster deal for the ChatGPT developer, who has already courted billions of dol


Star Wars Is at Its Most Interesting When It Trusts Us to Not Trust It
89Gizmodo / 2h
The third episode of The Acolyte is pretty incredible for a lot of reasons . It’s an episode that, in content, invites us to consider new perspectives on some of the saga’s most fundamental spiritual ideas , and delivers a meaty slice of back story for its protagonists and antagonists alike. But it also does something… Read more...


Wells Fargo Employees Fired for Faking Being at Their Desk
20Gizmodo / 2h
Over a dozen Wells Fargo employees were fired last month for trying to fool their bosses into thinking they were working when they were not, as first reported by Bloomberg Thursday. It seems they were unsuccessful. A regulatory filing with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) says the bank investigated… Read more...


Eight Things in Your Home You Should Be Replacing More Often


LifeHacker / 2h
While keeping many household items—like detergents, cleaners, and cosmetics—past their expiration dates isn't necessarily as risky as eating expired food, it can decrease their effectiveness and potentially cause more problems than they solve. For the sake of your home's cleanliness and safety, here are the products you should inspect and potentially toss. Laundry detergent and bleach If you aren


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 14 (#369)
How-To Geek / 2h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


How Your Printer Leaves Invisible Tracking Codes on Every Page
How-To Geek / 2h
Printers embed hidden yellow dots on pages, revealing who printed what and when. This tracking tech, existing for over 20 years, aids in preventing counterfeiting but raises privacy concerns.


Earn double Hyatt night credits at Thompson and Dream hotels
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For Hyatt loyalists, there are few things sweeter than the opportunity to earn extra night credits for stays. If you’ve been craving something sweet, we have some good news: World of Hyatt members can earn twice as many tier-qualifying night credits from now through July 15 for eligible stays at Thompson a


This AMD motherboard has a unique, exciting feature that will make power users jump out of their chairs — MSI's mATX wonder has two 25GbE Ethernet SPF28 ports, perfect for a cracking workstation rig
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MSI unveiled a number of new products at Computex 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan, including the D3052 single-socket Micro-ATX motherboard. The D3052 supports a single EPYC 4004 Series processor, up to TDP 170W. Part of AMD's 4th Generation EPYC family, the 4004 Series CPU is aimed at small businesses and entry-level servers. It offers up to 16 "Zen4"cores/32 threads so can handle demanding workstation an


6 ways to improve your low-cost flight experience
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. If you’ve never flown with a low-cost airline, then take it from us: You’re probably an outlier. Budget carriers like Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines (or EasyJet and Ryanair in the U.K.) can often be the most budget-friendly ways to travel. Sure, you might not get all the perks of flying with a premium airline, but sometimes, t


NASA's Voyager Has Made a Full Recovery After Glitch Nearly Ended the Historic Mission
100+Gizmodo / 3h
Voyager fans, rejoice! The 46-year-old spacecraft is once again probing interstellar space for cosmic wonders following a seven month-long hiatus. Read more...


Seconds From Disaster: Southwest Airlines Flight Plummeted To 400 Feet Above Pacific Ocean
View from the Wing / 3h
The first officer, who had been handling the controls, accidentally pushed the control column forward and reduced speed, causing the plane to drop from approximately 1,000 feet to just 400 feet above the ocean rapidly - at a rate of over 4,000 feet per minute. Warning alarms sounded due to surface proximity. Continue reading ...


ChatGPT Is Hallucinating Fake Article Links by One of Its Publishing Partners
100+Futurism / 3h
Bum Deal When prompted to look for news that Business Insider broke as exclusive scoops, OpenAI's ChatGPT apparently either ignored or hallucinated incorrect links to articles from the media outlet — even though OpenAI signed a licensing deal with Business Insider's parent company. The situation came to light in a letter penned by union members at Business Insider 's Insider Union that sought det


MSI Claw Review: Pawing At the Door of Better, Cheaper Gaming Handhelds
Gizmodo / 3h
The MSI Claw A1M didn’t need to do much to be a contender in the still nascent gaming handheld PC space. If MSI had crafted the budget option, the lower-end device with fewer bells and whistles than its competitors, it would be a solid buy. Unfortunately for everyone involved, MSI made one of the more expensive… Read more...


New Limited-Time Offers For United Credit Cards
View from the Wing / 3h
Chase's portfolio of United Airlines consumer credit cards all have limited-time offers. Each card's initial bonus offer is 10,000 miles more than their previous offer making this a good time to consider them. Continue reading ...


Perplexity vs ChatGPT: I Let AI Plan a Vacation and Here's How It Went
How-To Geek / 3h
ChatGPT and Perplexity AI are both versatile AI-powered chatbots that claim the ability to research relying on an extensive database of existing knowledge supported by limited internet search abilities. I put these claims to the test as these bots help me plan a big multi-generational family vacation.


How to Make Your Own Girl Scout Cookie-Style Caramel deLites
LifeHacker / 3h
I somehow missed Girl Scout Cookie season this year. I usually keep an eye out for the colorful boxes on tables outside supermarkets, but before I knew it, April was gone and so were the cookies. So I’m dedicating some time to Girl Scout Cookies, and how to impersonate them, until next year. You could probably buy a box of GSCs from Ebay or Mercari for a premium price, or you could dust off your


You Can Get a Roomba 980 on Sale for $175 Right Now
LifeHacker / 3h
You can get the iRobot Roomba 980 WiFi Vacuum right now on sale for $174.99 (reg. $249) . The Roomba 980 is a wifi-enabled vacuum with a three-stage cleaning system and dual multi-surface rubber brushes. You can use the iRobot Home app, Alexa, or Google Assistant to control the Roomba 980, and it can run wirelessly for up to 120 minutes before it needs to automatically return to its charger. Once


DC's Blue Beetle Adventures May Continue in Animation
Gizmodo / 3h
Ángel Manuel Soto ’s Blue Beetle ushered in the new era at DC Studios under James Gunn and Peter Safran, and while critics ( including io9 ) enjoyed it, the tale of budding superhero Jaime Reyes (played by Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña) didn’t really catch on with audiences (it hit theaters during the Hollywood strikes)… Read more...


New: Up to 9 points per dollar on stays at World of Hyatt’s new Mr & Mrs Smith properties
The Points Guy / 3h
There are some pretty great promotions out from World of Hyatt , including an opportunity to rack up a ton of points via a new hotel partnership. World of Hyatt Credit Card members will now earn up to 9 World of Hyatt points per dollar on Mr & Mrs Smith stays. But you don’t need to be a cardholder to get bonus points. All World of Hyatt members earn 5 base points per dollar on room rates at parti


Quick Points: See 2 cities for the price of 1 with stopovers
25The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There are some great airline award chart sweet spots out there, but one of the best ways to get maximum value on your redemptions is by adding stopovers to your award tickets. Stopovers allow you to schedule extended layovers en route to your final destination. They can often be added either for free or at


Tempus soars 15% on the first day of trading, demonstrating investor appetite for a health tech with a promise of AI
TechCrunch / 3h
Tempus, a genomic testing and data analysis company started by Eric Lefkosky, who previously founded Groupon, debuted on Nasdaq on Friday, rose about 15% on the opening. The company priced its IPO on Thursday at $37 apiece, at the top of its $35 to $37 price range, raising nearly $411 million at a fully-diluted valuation […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Microsoft Admits That Maybe Surveiling Everything You Do on Your Computer Isn’t a Brilliant Idea
200+Futurism / 4h
No-tal Recall After announcing a new AI feature that records and screenshots everything you do, Microsoft is now delaying its launch after widespread objections. The company broke the news in a blog post detailing its decision not to ship the feature, dubbed Recall, on new computers so that it can continue to "leverage the expertise" of its Windows Insider Program (WIP) beta-testing community. "T


One of the biggest games on Steam right now is… a clickable banana
Engadget / 4h
If you regularly stare at the Steam charts to see if there’s anything new and exciting to play, you may have noticed an odd little “game” called Banana . It has quickly become a huge success and, as of this writing, sits at the number three spot with over 400,000 concurrent players. It’s a simple idle clicker game, like many before it, so what’s making players flock to what amounts to a static sc


Startups Weekly: Clash of the AI titans, and Europe is firing on all cylinders
33TechCrunch / 4h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — Haje’s weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Hold on to your Apple Watches, folks! At WWDC 2024, Apple finally decided to give Siri a brain transplant with something they’re calling “Apple Intelligence” (AI—get […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Soon, QDEL Screens Could Perfect What OLED Couldn't
How-To Geek / 4h
At the moment, OLED is the best consumer-grade display technology on the market. But soon, this could change! Enter QDELa display technology that uses self-emitting quantum dots to produce an image on par or better than whats possible with OLED.


Microsoft Is Pulling Recall From Copilot+ at Launch
LifeHacker / 4h
It’s been a tough few weeks for Microsoft’s headlining Copilot+ feature, and it hasn't even launched yet. After being called out for security concerns before being made opt-in by default , Recall is now being outright delayed. In a blog post on the Windows website on Thursday, Windows+ Devices corporate vice president Pavan Davuliri wrote that Recall will no longer launch with Copilot+ AI laptops


Woot Is Selling Refurbished Fire TVs Starting at $60
LifeHacker / 4h
You don't have to wait until Prime Day to get great deals on Amazon products. Today is Woot's 20th birthday, and as a subsidiary of Amazon, they get access to many Amazon products that Amazon wants to liquidate. Right now, Woot has a big sale on many of these Amazon products , including security cameras, tablets, smart speakers, smart TVs, and other devices that run until June 30. To sweeten the


Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like a JRPG free from restraint and sanity
Engadget / 4h
Metaphor: ReFantazi o has been a long time in the making. It was announced in 2017 as Project re Fantas y through a weird long video that said very little. Since then, Atlus has swapped the Project for Metaphor and scoured Google Translate to find a cool way to say ‘fantasy.’ It’s also made a giant fantasy JRPG — and after rolling through a demo at Summer Game Fest last weekend, I’m dying to play


The 15 House of the Dragon Characters You Need to Remember Ahead of Season 2
Gizmodo / 4h
June 16 heralds the arrival of House of the Dragon’s second season on HBO and Max, bringing its large cast of morally complex characters, many with confusingly similar silver-blonde tresses, back to screens. io9 already assembled a list of House of the Dragon’s 15 most shocking moments (so far); to go with that, here… Read more...


Truist Bank confirms data breach after stolen data appears online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Sp1d3r cybercrime gang is making quite a name for itself as it is now selling sensitive data on thousands of Truist banking employees. Truist is a major US commercial bank formed in late 2019 after SunTrust Banks and BB&T merged, and now has $535 billion AUM (assets under management). It offers different banking services, from consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, corporate


Emirates Makes A Smart Play: Lowering Award Prices To Win Customers [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 4h
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 ...


Neva hands-on: A grand achievement in emotional game design
Engadget / 5h
Neva is going to make me cry. It very nearly did at Summer Game Fest, as the game’s introductory cinematics faded to black, literally just one minute into my time with the demo. I won’t divulge what happens in those initial frames, but it shattered my soul. It also perfectly primed me for the heart-pounding danger and devastating beauty that I would get lost in for the next 45 minutes, alongside


Citi’s New Strata Premier Card: Big Bonus, But Hoping For More?
View from the Wing / 5h
In some ways I wanted something more revolutionary, rather than modest changes and a rebrand of Premier. But the effort behind this card says they’re still interested in investing in marketing a travel card with transferable points and that’s really great. It’s also important that they have a great acquisition bonus, and it’s even better if you go to Citi’s site directly. Continue reading ...


YouTube Tests New Kind of Unskippable Ad
69Gizmodo / 5h
YouTube appears to be stepping up its long war on ad blockers this week. The creator of SponsorBlock, a crowdsourced ad blocker, posted a tweet on Wednesday claiming YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad injection. This would inject ads directly into a video’s stream, and render many ad blockers useless. Read more...


Flames Shoot From Boeing Jet's Engines With 389 Passengers on Board
68Futurism / 5h
Fire in the Hole In a terrifying video , a Boeing 777 jet appeared to catch fire during takeoff in yet another freaky safety incident involving the aerospace giant. As Fox Business reports , the Paris-bound jet had 389 passengers and 13 crew members on board when its engines started coughing flames, forcing to make an emergency landing back at Toronto's Pearson Airport shortly thereafter. "Holy c


These Linux Tools Increased My Command-Line Productivity: Heres How
How-To Geek / 5h
Have you ever felt like youre not getting the most out of your Linux terminal? Well, youre not alone. Over the years, I've found several Linux tools that have transformed my workflow and improved my command-line productivity. Let's take a look at my list of Linux power-ups.


30 Movies and TV Shows That Are Basically 'Competence Porn'
LifeHacker / 5h
A wise man once said, “I love it when a plan comes together.” I certainly do too—especially when I'm watching a movie. At a time when much of daily existence is consumed by stressing out over the way the people in power are screwing up our lives and the planet, there’s a certain pleasure in sinking into a narrative in which all of the characters are incredibly good at what they do—whether that’s


You Can Now Watch I Saw the TV Glow in the Glow of Your Own TV
Gizmodo / 5h
If you missed out on seeing writer-director Jane Schoenbrun’s neon-infused nightmare I Saw the TV Glow in theaters, you can now watch one of the year’s most unique and haunting horror films at home—which may even enhance its enchanted-by-the-boob-tube effects. Read more...


'Cities: Skylines II' Found a Solution for High Rents: Get Rid of Landlords
26Wired / 5h
For months, players have been complaining about high rents in the city-building sim. This week, developer Colossal Order fixed the problem by doing something real cities can’t: removing landlords.


LinkedIn is testing custom AI career coaches to answer questions like ‘How do I negotiate my salary'?
Mashable / 5h
Need help finding a job or career advice? LinkedIn can connect you with famous experts — well the AI versions of experts. On Thursday, the social media platform for professionals announced Expert AI, a coaching tool that lets users chat with customized chatbots based on various career experts and "LinkedIn-fluencers." The tool is launching as a pilot with coaches Alicia Reece, Anil Gupta, Dr Gemm


Journey with Mario and crew with 'Super Mario RPG' for 33% off at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $20.04: As of June 14, get Super Mario RPG for just $39.95 at Amazon. That's a discount of 33%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon 'Super Mario RPG' $39.95 at Amazon $59.99 Save $20.04 Looking for a new Nintendo Switch game to add to your collection? There are several great remakes that have come out for the console over the past few years, and one recent adventure you won't want to miss i


10 ways you could be earning airline miles other than credit cards
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit card sign-up bonuses are one of the quickest ways to earn free flights. But in recent years, banks have taken steps to reduce credit card churning — the American Express once-in-a-lifetime bonus policy and Chase’s 5/24 rule are prime examples. Too many credit cards can be a red flag for lenders, and


Race for biggest SSD heats up as Western Digital pips Solidigm's 61.44TB monster, joins Samsung in announcing 64TB SSD for late 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Western Digital has emphasized the importance of high-capacity storage in the AI era, unveiling at Computex 2024 a comprehensive AI Data Cycle framework designed to optimize storage reduce the TCO for AI workflows. “Data is the fuel of AI. As AI technologies become embedded across virtually every industry sector, storage has become an increasingly important and dynamic component of the AI technol


Taiwanese Carrier STARLUX Intends To Join oneworld Alliance
View from the Wing / 6h
This is a crowded market, and having a U.S. connectivity partner only with Alaska is limiting. Taiwanese media is reporting that Starlux is looking to join the oneworld alliance, putting them on stronger footing against their larger Taiwanese long haul rivals. Continue reading ...


Pitch Deck Teardown: Kinnect’s $250K angel deck
TechCrunch / 6h
How well did the company do telling its own story in the form of its angel pitch deck? Let's take a look. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Recall, the Windows AI feature that creeped out many, gets delayed again
Mashable / 6h
Windows' AI-powered Recall , Microsoft's most controversial announcement of 2024 (so far), is getting put on hold. In a blog update on the Windows website, Microsoft confirmed that the Recall feature has been delayed. Originally planned to roll out to the newest batch of Windows laptops with Snapdragon X Elite chipsets on June 18 — including the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 — it will now o


Turn your home into a smart home with today's best Kasa Smart deals
Mashable / 6h
Anyone with a busy household knows that streamlining even the simplest things can have a great impact on our wellbeing. That's why we love integrating smart home devices into our lives. Having aspects of our home on voice command or controlled through a central hub makes everyday life that much easier. Today's best Kasa Smart deals as of June 14: Best lightbulb deal Kasa Smart Lightbulbs $26.99 a


Windows 11 Recall Feature Is on Hold
How-To Geek / 6h
With Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft also announced a huge AI-fueled feature for Windows 11: Recall. In theory, it would've allowed you to sort of "rewind" your computer and see what you were doing minutes or hours ago. One small problem, though. If it shipped, it would've most certainly been a privacy and security nightmare. Now, Microsoft is recalling Recall.


Is an 8GB GPU Enough in 2024? It Depends What You're Playing
How-To Geek / 6h
The latest and greatest AAA games can use a boatload of video memory when you crank the visuals to high or ultra. With such an insatiable appetite for VRAM, is an 8GB GPU enough to play the latest games in 2024? I've got an 8GB GPU, and here's what I've learned.


Apple’s AI Cloud System Makes Big Privacy Promises, but Can It Keep Them?
Gizmodo / 6h
Apple’s new Apple Intelligence system is designed to infuse generative AI into the core of iOS. The system offers users a host of new services , including text and image generation as well as organizational and scheduling features. Yet while the system provides impressive new capabilities, it also brings complications.… Read more...


iOS 18's Satellite Messaging Is a Game Changer
LifeHacker / 6h
With the iPhone 14, Apple introduced a new way to communicate: Emergency SOS via Satellite . With it, you can reach out to emergency services even when you have no signal. The feature guides you on how to connect your iPhone to the nearest satellite overhead, and once connected, allows you to contact help (albeit, much more limited and slowly than usual). It's a fantastic safety feature, both for


This TikTok Hack to Make Your Home Smell Great Actually Works
LifeHacker / 6h
I'm always trying to find new ways to make my home (and everything else) smell great, with varying levels of success. TikTok and other platforms are full of hacks that are supposed to give you long-lasting scents, but they usually fall apart for me. Here's one, however, that works. Use household cleaner to enhance your home's smell I came across this TikTok that showed a woman simply filling her


The Google Pixel Tablet with charging speaker dock is $130 off right now
Engadget / 6h
via Woot . This is a discount of 26 percent and a record low for the tablet. That's a pretty good deal for a device that’s still under a year old. It’s worth re-emphasizing that this sale is for the tablet and the charging speaker dock. It’s the latter accessory that was largely responsible for the positive review we gave the tablet last year. The dock lets the tablet double as a smart display.


TCLs New Flip Phone Has USB-C and 4G LTE
How-To Geek / 6h
There arent nearly as many options for flip phones as there were in the early 2000s, but a few companies are keeping the form factor alive. TCL just released a new option running KaiOS: the TCL Flip 3.


Student Busted With Elaborate AI Device That Whispers Test Answers Into Their Ear
25Futurism / 6h
Young Turks In Turkey, cheating on college entrance exams is an arrestable offense — and one enterprising youngster apparently tried to get away with it using an ingenious AI-powered scheme. As the Daily Mail and Reuters report , police in the country's southwestern province of Isparta found that the unnamed student was using an elaborate homebrewed setup to allegedly cheat on the country's basic


Russell T. Davies Isn't Worried About Doctor Who's Low Ratings
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Despite lofty expectations, the all-new, budget-enhanced Doctor Who has been—to be kind—a bit of a ratings bust. Speaking at a recent BAFTA Q&A, showrunner Russell T. Davies admitted as much, with the caveat the Fifteenth Doctor era has proven to be enormously successful with younger audiences. Read more...


Southwest Rapid Rewards 25% Off Award Sale
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Southwest Airlines has just launched a lucrative award sale, allowing you to redeem fewer Rapid Rewards points for travel. This is a pretty awesome offer, especially since it’s valid over peak summer and fall travel dates. Southwest offering 25% off award tickets Southwest Airlines is offering a 25% discount when you book your flights with Rapid Rewards points: This is valid for bookings made thr


U.S. Military Ran Hundreds of Anti-China Twitter Accounts Spreading Anti-Vax Propaganda: Report
35Gizmodo / 6h
The Pentagon was behind hundreds of Twitter accounts spreading anti-vaccine propaganda as a way to undermine China during the height of the covid-19 pandemic, according to an explosive report from Reuters Friday. U.S. government officials confirmed to Reuters the existence of the campaign, which started under former… Read more...


Ex-employee of major South-East Asian IT firm jailed after he brings down its test servers — with scripts found on Google
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
An Indian national formerly employed in Singapore by the information technology (IT) services firm National Computer Systems (NCS) has been handed a custodial sentence for deleting all 180 of its test servers with scripts that he found on Google and then “perfected”. The story (via Tom’s Hardware ) says Kandula Nagaraju, 39, disagreed with his being fired for poor performance from NCS’ Quality As


Amazon deal of the day: Prime members can grab the 50-inch Omni Series Fire TV for only $299.99
Mashable / 6h
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Amazon 50-inch Omni Series Fire TV $299.99 at Amazon (save $180 with code PRIME) BEST EARBUDS DEAL Echo Buds (2023 release) 34.99 at Amazon (save $15) BEST DRONE DEAL DJI Mini 3 4K camera drone $429 at Amazon (save $120) BEST PET DEAL Petlibro Cat Water Fountain $54.99 at Amazon (save $45) Slide into the weekend with savings at Amazon up to 45% of


Get ready to feel all the feels: New Uber teen account riders can get a free ride to see 'Inside Out 2'
Mashable / 6h
FREE RIDE: Uber is offering a free ride (up to $20) from June 14 through June 21 to teens who want to watch Inside Out 2 in theaters during its opening week. Opens in a new window Credit: Uber One free ride (up to $20) for teen riders As we age, our favorite films either become nostalgic memories or transform to fit the modern-day generation. Inside Out has done the latter. Initially released in


Lawsuit claims Apple is systemically underpaying female employees
Mashable / 6h
In a new lawsuit filed in California this week, two Apple recruits accuse the company of discriminatory pay practices — specifically offering lower pay and few paths to higher salaries for thousands of current and former female employees. The lawsuit documents a pre-2017 system of hiring policies that aligned base salaries with rates from previous job positions, rather than in-house minimums, and


Epcot’s new era: See inside the park’s historic transformation
The Points Guy / 6h
When it opened in 1982, Epcot’s attractions were meant to give guests an exciting peek into what the future might look like. But as time passed, that future looked more and more like the past. For the past several years, Disney has been reimagining Epoct and its missive to “entertain, inform and inspire.” Admittedly, the full-park refurbishment (especially one this large) was not without its grow


NASA's Perseverance Rover Accidentally Draws Gigantic Penis on Mars
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Things can get lonely on Mars. NASA’s four-wheeled robot has been roaming the Red Planet for more than three years, trekking across the harsh terrain on its own after losing its pal Ingenuity . But perhaps the Martian rover has found a way to connect with us from 140 million miles away. Because let’s face it, we all… Read more...


Starlux Airlines Wants To Join The Oneworld Alliance
One Mile at a Time / 6h
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is a fast growing airline that was founded just before the pandemic. The airline now has A321neos , A330-900neos , and A350-900s , and is quickly expanding. In terms of service to the United States, the airline now flies to Los Angeles (LAX) , San Francisco (SFO) , and Seattle (SEA) , with plans to add even more routes. One of the challenges that Starlux has faced is its


Nancy Foy Lawson by William Matthew Prior, 1843
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
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Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition trophy list sighted online, suggesting the beloved game's remaster is launching soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The PlayStation trophy list for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition has leaked online, suggesting the remaster of the beloved Gamecube, PS2, and OG Xbox classic could be materializing soon. Spotted by VGC , achievement tracking website Exophase currently has the trophy list for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition live, and at the time of writing it hasn't been taken down. The trop


Apple's MacBook Air M3 hits a new low, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals
Engadget / 7h
It might be too late to get a big tech gift to ship in time for Father's Day, but if you're looking to upgrade your own setup, you can still take advantage of a few sales that are still kicking ahead of the weekend. The 13- and 15-inch versions of Apple's latest MacBook Air are each down to all-time lows, for instance, as are both versions of the newest MacBook Pro . Beats' new Solo 4 headphones


Watch Passengers Turn Seoul Airport Terminal Into Tennis Court
View from the Wing / 7h
Two passengers at Seoul’s Incheon Airport have gone viral on Korean social media for playing tennis in the entrance to the terminal on Wednesday. They can be seen hitting a tennis ball back and forth to each other. Continue reading ...


You've Got to See This Recreation of Dex's Diner from Attack of the Clones
Gizmodo / 7h
Lots of weird stuff happens in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones , and Obi-Wan getting a clue at a 1950s-style diner owned by one of the weirdest-looking Star Wars creatures ever is near the top of the list. Dex and his diner are an incredibly unique piece of Star Wars lore so to see it recreated in reality is… Read more...


Use the ‘Five-Minute Snowball’ to Find Cleaning Motivation
LifeHacker / 7h
I’m always looking for new ways to motivate myself to do things I don’t want to do. Sometimes I try to trick myself by just getting up and jumping into a task for a few minutes to get it over with—and it works! I find myself getting into the work, getting carried away, and doing more than I intended to. But I didn’t really have a name for it. Then I saw this blog post from the Everyday Organiser


Leaked Memo Claims New York Times Fired Artists to Replace Them With AI
100+Futurism / 7h
Redundancies Amid its ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI , the New York Times ' union is claiming that the paper is firing human artists to replace them with artificial intelligence. In a memo obtained by The Wrap , the New York Times Guild said that firing nine out of the newspaper's 16 artists "reflect[s] a broader mindset that puts cost savings over people and the quality of our work." As the unio


Limited Time Hilton Amex Card Offers: Bonus Points + Free Nights
500+One Mile at a Time / 7h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having one of these cards in your wallet. At the moment, all three consumer cards are offering limited time welcome offers. I wanted to recap the details of these cards, as it has been a few weeks since the offers


Picsart and Getty are making an AI image generator entirely trained on licensed content
Engadget / 7h
Getty has partnered up with Picsart, a popular photo-editing platform, to build an AI image generator that’s entirely trained on licensed stock images . The companies are calling it a “responsible, commercially-safe” alternative to current platforms. Images created by the model will have full commercial rights, which should address concerns about AI-generated images violating copyright laws. The


Windows 10’s Beta channel is now officially live to bring in new features for testing – but don’t get excited yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft recently announced that it’s resurrecting the Beta channel for Windows 10 in order to test new features - which means, yes, the OS is officially being actively worked on - and the very first preview build has arrived in this channel. The not-so-exciting news is that build 19045 (aka KB5039299) for Windows 10 22H2 doesn’t actually contain any new features, and is all about making tweaks


Arc now features a live calendar button to help you stay punctual for meetings
TechCrunch / 7h
The Browser Company’s Arc, a web browser that aims to have a less cluttered user interface, launched a “Live Calendar” feature to ensure you never miss a call or run late to a meeting. The feature rolled out yesterday on Mac and is available in the latest Arc update with version 1.47.1. The new feature […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta pauses plans to train AI using European users’ data, bowing to regulatory pressure
TechCrunch / 7h
Meta has confirmed that it will pause plans to start training its AI systems using data from its users in the European Union and U.K. The move follows pushback from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), Meta’s lead regulator in the EU, which is acting on behalf of several data protection authorities across the bloc. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The Four Seasons Hotel New York will reopen in September
The Points Guy / 7h
The standoff between Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and a billionaire hotel owner who built his fortune off Beanie Babies appears to be over. Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts and Four Seasons have reached agreements and plan to reopen the Four Seasons Hotel New York this September and the Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in the spring of 2025. The two properties have remained closed si


IKEA solves your charging headaches with its new cheap, colorful USB-C accessories
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
IKEA has become a bigger fan of USB-C accessories since the iPhone 15 finally adopted the standard last year. Now, the furniture giant has followed up its recent Sjöss USB-C charger with a new range of similarly affordable charging accessories. As spotted by Notebookcheck , the range includes a mix of colorful, braided USB-C cables, plus a multi-socket extension cable. The latter, called Skotat,


Kimpton is taking over a historic resort in Hawaii
The Points Guy / 7h
Coco Palms Resort on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is finally getting a new life as a Kimpton resort participating in IHG One Rewards . Since 1992, the famed resort has sat untouched and in disrepair after being significantly damaged during Hurricane Iniki. Before that, the hotel was a hot spot for celebrities back in its heyday, hosting the likes of Elvis Presley, Gene Autry and Rita Hayworth. No


'It's not just big dragon events': why House of the Dragon season 2 won't be full of action, according to its co-creator
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Spoilers follow for Game of Thrones and George R.R. Martin's 'Fire and Blood' novel. House of the Dragon season 2 won't be full of "big dragon-related events", according to its showrunner. Speaking to TechRadar, Ryan Condal admitted that the hit Max show's creative team didn't want to move the narrative needle too far in the 'action spectacle' direction. After all, House of the Dragon – and its p


Who should (and shouldn’t) get the United Quest card?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United has a solid credit lineup consisting of four personal credit cards, with the United Quest℠ Card finding itself in a bit of a sweet spot. This mid-tier product sits between the $95-per-year (waived the first year) United℠ Explorer Card and the $525-per-year United Club℠ Infinite Card . The Quest card


New York Times warns freelancer journalists their data may have been stolen in cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The New York Times has warned a number of its freelance associates that their data may have been stolen in a recent attack on its GitHub repositories. News recently broke of a hacker posting source code belonging to the New York Times Company on the anonymous imageboard, 4chan. The archive contained some 5,000 repositories, and 3.6 million files, which were made available for download via peer-to


Boeing Hasn’t Sold a Single 737 Max for Two Entire Months
200+Futurism / 8h
Bottom of Everything Boeing's sales have slumped in a huge way this year. In fact, for two months straight, nobody has purchased a single 737 Max. As the Associated Press reports, Boeing has not only failed to sell any of its latest-generation 737 over the past two months as consumers and airlines grow more and more concerned about whether its planes are safe after that Alaska Airlines door plug


The Truth About Ozempic and Muscle Loss
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s hard to go a day without hearing something new about the latest diabetes and obesity medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide. Usually, the buzz is positive, but there has been a persistent claim made about these drugs that would make any potential user wary: They don’t only help you lose weight—they supposedly… Read more...


Panera warns employees their data may have been leaked following cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Panera Bread has confirmed suffering a ransomware attack earlier this year. The company sent out a data breach notification letter to affected customers earlier this week, confirming some sensitive customer information was stolen from company servers. As per the notification letter, the company discovered the attack on March 23, 2024, after which it brought in a third-party cybersecurity firm to


The Anderson Cooper of Black Twitter Believes Journalism Can Survive Influencers
Wired / 8h
Editor and news aggregator Phil Lewis isn’t afraid of YouTubers or TikTokkers. He says the real threat is misinformation.


Save $145 on the Kindle Scribe bundle today at Amazon
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $145: Today, June 14, the Kindle Scribe bundle is on sale at Amazon for $334.97, taking 30% off the list price of $479.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe bundle $334.97 at Amazon $479.97 Save $145.00 For avid readers and writers, a good read or pad of paper is always within arm's reach. However, when you're on the go, traveling with your materials can be cumbersome. The K


Get Dad an Apple HomePod Mini speaker for $20 off as a last-minute Father's Day surprise
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $20: As of June 14, the Apple HomePod Mini is just $79.99 at Best Buy . That's a discount of 20%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Apple HomePod Mini $79.99 at Best Buy $99.99 Save $20.00 Looking for a last-minute Father's Day gift? A Bluetooth speaker is a great choice, especially if Dad loves to chill out with music or podcasts in his downtime. While there are a variety of great opti


Watch all your faves without spending a dime with a Max free trial
Mashable / 8h
MAX FREE TRIAL: As of June 14th, new customers are eligible for a limited-time free trial of Max . This offer expires on June 23. Opens in a new window Credit: max New customers get 7-day free trial Whether you love to hate-watch And Just Like That (AJLT) or you’ve been waiting with bated breath for the newest season of House of the Dragon (see the premiere June 16), you can do both this month wi


Startup Airline’s Top Job for Sale: Become Avatar’s CEO For $250K, No Experience Needed, Fraud History A Plus!
View from the Wing / 8h
Avatar Airlines is a startup – some might call it fanfiction – that’s been claiming it’s getting off the ground since 1992. They used to call it Family Airlines. The founder even went to prison for tax and securities fraud in connection with raising money for the venture. Continue reading ...


Automation Never Tasted So Good
Gizmodo / 8h
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Rashida Jones Teams With a Mystery-Solving Robot In Sunny's First Trailer
Gizmodo / 8h
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for Sunny, its new “ten-episode darkly comedic mystery series” pairing star Rashida Jones with a talking robot. Read more...


iOS 18's Best New Battery Feature Is Only for iPhone 15
LifeHacker / 8h
Now that the iOS 18 developer beta is out in the wild, we've learned about some new and interesting features that Apple failed to mention in its WWDC keynote announcements. One of these is expanded charging limit options, and though it might sound counterintuitive, these can really help your iPhone in the long run. New charging limits for iPhone 15 models Apple is expanding the charging limit opt


How to Choose Between Proton Drive and Google Drive for Cloud Storage
LifeHacker / 8h
When it comes to cloud storage, there are a lot of options to pick from. One of the most well-known and popular is Google Drive , and that’s because it’s included for free whenever you sign up for a Gmail account. But over the past couple of years, some enticing new contenders have entered the ring. One of the most promising is Proton Drive , a privacy-first cloud storage option that uses complet


Dearborn, Michigan, 1946. Ford Rouge B-Building. Cars leaving assembly line.
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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United Plans Tokyo Narita Growth With Boeing 737s
200+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Hey, you’ve gotta hand it to United’s network planning folks for their creativity and willing to try to new things… United plans more intra-Asia flights with 737s Brian Sumers at The Airline Observer has a fascinating interview with Patrick Quayle, United’s SVP of Global Network Planning and Alliances. Quayle shared an interesting new area of the network that the airline is focusing on, to optimi


Award availability alert: Fly in premium cabins on British Airways from the West Coast to Europe
The Points Guy / 8h
If you want to fly from the West Coast to Europe in British Airways premium economy or business class this year, now is a good time to book your flights. TPG Director of Travel Content Eric Rosen noticed this award availability when searching for flights. But, as with many British Airways-operated transatlantic flights, you may need to pay significant taxes and fees. Deal basics Airline : British


Minding the RPA management gaps
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Automation has been a cornerstone of business innovation for centuries, evolving from early mechanisms like the water wheel and windmill to the revolutionary impacts of the steam engine and electricity. However, the automation process was never developed to be hands-off, e.g., leave it running and walk away. Monitoring, management, and upgrades continue to be a part of the process, including Arti


The secret to success: implementing an effective AI roadmap
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
In order to gain competitive advantage, organisations should put in place a roadmap for their AI programme. It’s this roadmap that will make sure they tackle the right projects in the optimum places and achieve ROI quickly. This process begins by auditing your organization to identify the areas in which AI can have the greatest impact. Look at the AI applications that could impact or streamline y


Rocket Report: Starship is on the clock; Virgin Galactic at a crossroads
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The payload fairing for the first test flight of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has been positioned around the small batch of satellites that will ride it into orbit. (credit: ESA/M. Pédoussaut ) Welcome to Edition 6.48 of the Rocket Report! Fresh off last week's dramatic test flight of SpaceX's Starship, teams in Texas are wasting no time gearing up for the next launch. Ground crews are repl


Mod Easy: A retro e-bike with a sidecar perfect for Indiana Jones cosplay
27Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The Mod Easy Sidecar (credit: Mod Bikes ) As some Ars readers may recall, I reviewed The Maven Cargo e-bike earlier this year as a complete newb to e-bikes. For my second foray into the world of e-bikes, I took an entirely different path. The stylish Maven was designed with utility in mind—it's safe, user-friendly, and practical for accomplishing all the daily transportation needs of a


US government agency warns scammers are spoofing it — so make sure you don’t pick up this call
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the government agency looking after cybersecurity protections, has issued a warning it is being impersonated by scammers. In an alert , the organization said impersonation scams were on the rise, and that they often use the names and titles of government employees. “The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is aware


Managing the risks of your biggest vulnerability: identity
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Identity has become the new security perimeter in the modern threat landscape. This may not come as a surprise to those who follow the trends showing that an overwhelming majority of security breaches result from identity-based attacks. Recent research has found that over 90% of breaches involve an identity component in the attack chain. Cybersecurity practitioners have understood for a long time


Excited about Apple Intelligence? The firm’s exec Craig Federighi certainly is, and has explained why it’ll be a cutting-edge AI for security and privacy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Reactions to Apple Intelligence , which Apple unveiled at WWDC 2024 , have ranged from curious to positive to underwhelmed, but whatever your views on the technology itself, a big talking point has been Apple’s emphasis on privacy, in contrast to some companies that have been offering generative AI products for some time. Apple is putting privacy front and center with its AI offering and has been


Robots and Vegan Burgers: The Chipotle Founder’s New Recipe to Take Your Lunch Money
54Gizmodo / 9h
I’m leaning against a teal lunch counter with the sound of robots whirring behind me, and Steve Ells is telling me about “mise en place.” It’s French culinary lingo for the prep a chef does before cooking, translating to “everything in its place.” But the founder of Chipotle is describing himself, and the decades of… Read more...


Trigun Stampede Is Heading Home to Blu-Ray
Gizmodo / 9h
Trigun Stampede had a wild launch in 2023, giving us a fresh, sumptuous-looking spin on the world of the beloved Yasuhiro Nightow manga , while also inadvertently being responsible for making This Is How You Lose the Time War one of the biggest books on Amazon for a hot minute. It was a lot ! But now, it’s headed… Read more...


Microsoft finally removes mysterious Copilot app that installed itself and freaked out Windows 11 users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Remember the weird Copilot app that was quietly installed on some Windows 11 PCs earlier this year? Well, Microsoft has announced that the mysterious and tiny app - which was just 8KB in size and did nothing save to cause some users to worry about exactly what it was - has now been removed from these systems. As Neowin reports, Microsoft stated that the program - which was visible on the ‘Install


7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (June 14)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ready for a weekend of relaxing in front of your TV? You've got plenty to choose from if you are. Three of the world's best streaming services – Netflix, Prime Video, and Max – will engage in an almighty TV series showdown as new seasons of their wildly successful shows Bridgerton , The Boys , and House of the Dragon make their debuts. If you're not a fan of steamy period dramas, satirical superh


Spotify might get a chat feature for your shared Jam playlists, so you can dunk on people's bad taste directly
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Spotify Jams are a lot of fun: you can create shared playlists with your Spotify-subscribing friends whether they're right next to you or connecting from the next continent. But the feature lacks one crucial component: if you want to mock your friends' terrible taste in music (or have any other kind of discussion, I guess), you need to do that in a separate app. That's not a huge problem, because


United Airlines To Revamp Tokyo Operations, Launch New Intra-Asia Routes With Boeing 737s
100+View from the Wing / 9h
United Airlines is planning to expand its operation of Boeing 737s flying out of Tokyo Narita airport to other destinations in Asia. The world is different, demand is different, and United has unique assets worth trying to deploy – to see if intra-Asia flying from Tokyo works, and if not to fail quickly and pivot. Continue reading ...


Are Mechanical Keyboards a Good Idea for Mac Users? Here's What I Learned
How-To Geek / 9h
Has your Magic Keyboard lost its sparkle? Perhaps its time for you to move up in the world and try a mechanical keyboard instead. Thats exactly what I did after nearly two decades of tapping away on a MacBook. Here are my findings.


Not Every Olympic Event Is Broadcast Over the Air, Here's Where to Watch Them
How-To Geek / 9h
While a great portion of the 2024 Summer Olympics will be broadcast for free on NBC, sports fanatics may be disappointed by NBC's live coverage. Thankfully, Peacock will provide full live coverage and additional content for all Paris Olympic events.


How to Debloat Windows 11 for Optimal Performance
How-To Geek / 9h
Windows 11 comes with a lot of extra 'stuff' installed that slows it down: instant messaging apps, music and streaming services, software trials, bad games and clunky third-party antivirus, and worst still, it tends to come back when your computer updates. Here's how to clear it all out.


Why You Should Consider a Gas Grill (and Three to Check Out)
LifeHacker / 9h
The only type of grill I ever saw growing up was one fueled by propane gas—they were at both of my parents’ houses, and at all of my friends’ homes. That’s not to say that charcoal grills aren’t a popular and high-quality option (read here to see if charcoal is right for you ), but something about the large size and ease of using a gas grill feels very “family nest” to me. If you’re weighing the


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This LG UltraWide Monitor
LifeHacker / 9h
Ultrawide monitors can help you save space and (sometimes) money compared to having two separate monitors. The 29-inch LG UltraWide monitor can do both for the price of a single budget monitor. For a limited time, you can get this LG monitor for $166.99 (originally $249.99), the cheapest price it has been on Amazon according to price-checking tools . LG UltraWide FHD 29-Inch Computer Monitor IPS


Microsoft Delays Release of Its Controversial Recall AI Feature
Gizmodo / 9h
If you were chomping at the bit to get your hands on a brand-spanking new Copilot+ PC , you’d have to wait a bit before you can use the Recall feature . The new slate of Copilot+ computers are still set to launch on June 18, but Microsoft is holding back the auto-screenshotting feature for everyone, including Windows… Read more...


Elon Musk Says Optimus Robot Will 'Babysit Your Kids' in Weirdest Prediction Yet
100+Gizmodo / 9h
Elon Musk was all smiles during the Tesla shareholder’s meeting in Austin, Texas on Thursday, a fact that was understandable given his victory in a $45 billion pay package dispute. But the most interesting part of Musk’s presentation to shareholders came when the Tesla CEO started talking about his plans for the… Read more...


What Are The Benefits Of Star Alliance Gold Status?
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
There are three major global airline alliances — Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld — and each offers some level of reciprocal elite recognition. In this post I wanted to talk about the benefits of Star Alliance Gold status. The Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance, and Gold is Star Alliance’s highest reciprocal elite tier. What is Star Alliance status? One of the major benefit


Coasters and chocolate: The ultimate guide to Hersheypark
The Points Guy / 9h
Hersheypark is aggressively stepping up its coaster game, and it has been a thrill to witness it firsthand. I’ve been a longtime fan of the park, and I’m delighted to report that the previous decade has seen the addition of six top-of-the-line coasters (for a total of 15 in the park) along with Hershey’s Chocolatetown, the park’s new grand entrance. Related: 11 regional theme parks that are close


The ultimate guide to Southwest credit card eligibility
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Right now, the three personal credit cards from Southwest Airlines all have a welcome bonus that TPG values at $1,105. The Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card , Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card and Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card currently offer 85,000 bonus points after spe


Banking giant Wells Fargo fires employees over fake mouse and keyboard jiggling to claim they were working
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Banking giant Wells Fargo has terminated over a dozen employees in recent weeks following allegations of deceptive remote and hybrid working practices. Disclosures filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) revealed the workers had simulated keyboard and mouse activity to create the illusion of active work. The terminated employees, part of the company’s wealth and investment


This new iOS 18 voice-control feature could be even more useful than the new Siri
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Apple’s iOS 18 update includes a new accessibility feature that’s perfect for anyone who wants easier access to their saved shortcuts . Called Vocal Shortcuts, it lets you set a custom word that, when spoken, will launch a specified shortcut. It’s perfect for power users and people with accessibility needs alike. Apple first announced the feature back in May 2024. In a press release, the company


Wells Fargo reportedly fired people for alleged 'simulation of keyboard activity'
20Mashable / 9h
If you're worried your boss can tell whether you're really working or not online, here's a cautionary tale. Wells Fargo & Co. fired a dozen employees in May for allegedly faking keyboard activity, making it appear they were working, according to report from Bloomberg . Up to 12 staffers in the banking giant's investing and wealth management services were reportedly "discharged after review of all


Intel Mac users: macOS Sequoia won't give you Apple Intelligence, but you'll still get a host of must-have features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
WWDC 2024 earlier this week saw the big reveal of macOS Sequoia , and of course, Apple’s new AI platform - with the further revelation that Apple Intelligence would not be available for Mac owners with Intel CPUs running Sequoia. While Apple had previously stated that macOS Sequoia will run on the same Mac models as macOS Sonoma, whether they had Intel or Apple CPUs, Apple Intelligence requires a


Apple TV Plus is getting two very different buddy comedies by the looks of The Instigators and Sunny trailers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Sci-fi continues to be a huge genre, with Netflix shows like 3 Body Problem and Prime Video ’s The Expanse continuing to captivate audiences, and Apple TV Plus is a sci-fi TV show utopia , unveiling two new sci-fi shows – Sunny and Me – to look forward to. If you’re impatiently waiting for Severance season two , the new arrivals could be right up your alley. Both of the shows are heading to the s


AirPods Pro are finally getting the customizable noise cancellation we've always wanted
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One of our most-wanted features is coming to AirPods Pro 2 , and it's not one of the 5 new AirPods features that Apple announced at its WWDC 2024 event. The new feature will give you much more control over how the Adaptive Audio mode works (via 9to5Mac ), enabling you to adjust how much noise it blocks from the outside, and giving the kind of smart control we expect from the best noise cancelling


Companies Find That AI Projects Have Had "Dismal" Financial Results
100+Futurism / 10h
Flash in the Pan When OpenAI first released ChatGPT to the public back in late 2022, many people in business were gripped with an intense case of FOMO and started trying to stuff AI into practically everything, from customer chatbots to facial recognition in stadiums . It was all done with an eye to increase efficiency and profit. But that may not have quite panned out: an AI company called Lucid


Why the cheapest iPhone 16 will probably be ready for Apple Intelligence
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple's split-level approach to AI appeals to me. I appreciate that Apple recognizes that some of its bigger generative models need more room to compute. It makes sense to treat the local and cloud planes as one persistent AI channel, a sort of permanent Bifrost between AI worlds. Apple leaving behind new phones like the iPhone 15 in its first foray into generative AI is less condonable. For days


No Matter How You Package It, Apple Intelligence Is AI
52Wired / 10h
Apple is eager to show us that its approach to artificial intelligence is safer, better, and more useful than the competition. Maybe that's just a hallucination, but it's working.


Russell T Davies Is Already Writing a Third Doctor Who Season
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The next Jurassic movie might have found its new title—and its big premise. Bitsie Tulloch teases the comic book inspirations behind Superman & Lois’ final season. Plus, Astro Boy is getting a new reboot. Spoilers, away! Read more...


WhatsApp now lets 32 people join a video call on all platforms
Mashable / 10h
WhatsApp is slowly turning into a decent Zoom or Google Meet competitor. Meta's social app just rolled out a number of improvements to its Calling functionality, including upping the limit for video call participants to 32 people. This is on all devices; previously, 32 people could only join a video call on mobile, while Windows users were limited to 16 people, and macOS users were limited to jus


How to Free Up iCloud Storage Space
22How-To Geek / 10h
Apple offers 5GB of free iCloud space to everyone, but you'll run up against that storage limit sooner than you'd think. If you have multiple devices, you'll run out even faster. That free 5GB is per Apple ID, not per device, so it's a good idea to free up wasted space before paying for more storage. Here's how to do it.


US Fines Emirates $1.8 Million For Iraq Airspace Violations
24One Mile at a Time / 10h
There’s an interesting technicality that has caused the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to fine Emirates Airline for using Iraq airspace at too low of an altitude. Emirates fined for flying too low over Iraq For several years now, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited airlines from operating flights in Iraq airspace at an altitude below 32,000 fee


Souvenir photograph folder from the El-Sino bar at Beacon and St. Antoine in Detroit. Front cover…
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
Souvenir photograph folder from the El-Sino bar at Beacon and St. Antoine in Detroit. Front cover depicts nude woman reclining in champagne glass; man wearing sombrero leans against Beacon/St. Antoine street sign. Printed on front: “Paradise Valley presents the El-Sino.” Back cover has images of dancers, musicians and entertainers. Printed on back: “Larry Steele’s Smart Affairs of 1954.” Photogra


The Download: milk beyond cows, and geoengineering’s funding boom
MIT Technology Review / 10h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology . Biotech companies are trying to make milk without cows The outbreak of avian influenza on US dairy farms has started to make milk seem a lot less wholesome. Milk that’s raw, or unpasteurized, can actually infect mice that drink it, and a few dairy workers hav


These LGBTQIA+ travel agencies can help you plan the perfect cruise
The Points Guy / 10h
Travel is one of the best ways to experience the world and learn about cultures that are different from your own. But when you’re traveling as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, it can be comforting to venture out with a group of like-minded people. Thinking about a cruise? Looking for gay travel agents or agencies that cater specifically to the LGBTQIA+ community? These travel companies can hel


'Latency' star Alexis Ren on the film's depiction of technology and agoraphobia
Mashable / 10h
"Latency" star Alexis Ren spoke with Mashable about how her character Jen brings levity to the thriller sci-fi and the complicated role technology plays in all our lives.


I’m a New Homeowner, and Here’s How to BYO Smart Home
Wired / 10h
Some houses may come with preinstalled smart devices. These are the products I loved—and the ones I’m replacing.


Oracle is shutting down its advertising business despite millions in revenues
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Oracle has announced the closure of its advertising business, marking an end to its ambitious efforts in the online advertising market. The decision, revealed on its most recent Q4 earnings call, follows a steady decline in revenue, which dropped to $300 million for the 2024 financial years, according to Oracle CEO Safra Catz. Although it may seem high, that multimillion-dollar figure is down fro


Amex vs. Chase cash-back: Which is best?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. People turn to cash-back cards for simple rewards that can maximize — and sometimes even offset — their everyday spending. Both American Express and Chase offer an impressive lineup of cash-back credit cards loaded with perks. However, they’re very different and provide unique benefits that make choosing “


Reduce AI Hallucinations With This Neat Software Trick
33Wired / 11h
A buzzy process called retrieval augmented generation, or RAG, is taking hold in Silicon Valley and improving the outputs from large language models. How does it work?


Delta Dominates, Ailing American Lags: Most On-Time Airlines And Airports For May
View from the Wing / 11h
Aviation analytics company Cirium has released on-time performance data by airline and airport for May. Continue reading ...


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 14
Mashable / 11h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


Video Apps and News Sites Have Games Now, But Why?
How-To Geek / 11h
Did you know The New York Times has become one of the most popular game publishers? They're not aloneeveryone's baking games into their services now. You can play games on YouTube, Netflix, and even LinkedIn. We go to these sites for news and videos. Why are they serving up games?


If Clearview AI scanned your face, you may get equity in the company
Engadget / 11h
Controversial facial recognition company Clearview AI has agreed to an unusual settlement to a class action lawsuit, The New York Times reports. Rather than paying cash, the company would provide a 23 percent stake in its company to any Americans in its database. Without the settlement, Clearview could go bankrupt, according to court documents. If you live in the US and have ever posted a photo o


Engadget Podcast: The fallout from Apple’s WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest
Engadget / 11h
This week has felt like a month worth of news, now that we've wrapped up Apple's WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest in LA. In this episode, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss their final thoughts on Apple Intelligence and the company's upcoming software, and they chat about some of our coverage highlights from the pseudo-E3 Game Fest. Also, we dive into X making likes private (what is Elon hiding?!) and t


The Indie Horror Game That Launched a Surprising Queer Hopepunk Revolution
25Wired / 11h
Signalis came out in 2022 to strong reviews but has mostly stayed under the radar. Two years later, it has amassed a following of women, nonbinary, and queer folks who have created a hopeful community based around its grimdark themes.


Is Elon Musk worth his $56bn Tesla pay package?
1KBBC News / 11h
He is beloved by his millions of followers online, but would Musk's businesses have succeeded without him?


Netflix cancels hit animation show with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score – and fans are devastated
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Netflix fans are disappointed to hear that the best streaming service has canceled the popular animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter , which has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. My Dad the Bounty Hunter was among the best animated series on Netflix. According to viewing data from What’s On Netflix , seasons one and two both have a combined 27 million views worldwide, with the second earni


The Morning After: Microsoft pauses its creepy Recall AI feature
Engadget / 11h
Microsoft has belatedly cottoned on to the whole “using AI to watch someone’s screen might be a bit creepy” thing. It has announced it will limit the launch of Recall, which was due to arrive alongside the first batch of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs on June 18 . Instead, it will limit previews to just members of its Insider program to better focus on their feedback. We all know what that means, right?


Vegas Hotel Breaks Hyatt Rules With Impunity: Rio Las Vegas Globalist Breakfast Scandal
View from the Wing / 12h
Rio Las Vegas was called out by Hyatt for violating elite breakfast benefit rules when they started limiting Globalist entree selections. They're still doing it anyway, and now have a new devious plan to limit breakfast expense at the property. Continue reading ...


Elon Musk Got 72% in Tesla Shareholder Vote on Pay
27NYT > Technology / 12h
About 72 percent of shares in the balloting affirmed the chief executive’s lucrative stock award. The company hopes to get a court to reinstate it.


AI Search Isn't the Silver Bullet Google Thinks It Is, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 12h
Recently, Google announced that it would incorporate AI into Search, making it easier for you to find the information you need without wading through a pile of garbage search results first. However, there are a couple of reasons why that won't work.


Watch 'House of the Dragon' stars Matt Smith and Fabien Frankel play a giggly game
Mashable / 12h
"House of the Dragon" stars Matt Smith and Fabien Frankel played a game of "Know Thy Scene Partner".


Windows 11’s Recall feature could pack a handy time-saving web search ability that might be less controversial (for a change)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Windows 11 ’s Recall feature has been causing controversy recently, so much so that Microsoft has actually halted the feature in its tracks (for now) - but a new discovery won’t fan any of those particular flames. In fact, it could well prove useful for those who eventually take the plunge with the now-delayed AI-powered functionality. As discovered in the new preview build 26236 for Windows 11 (


A Blatant Attempt to Generate a 'House of the Dragon' AI Overview
Wired / 12h
How many gallons of blood are there in the second season of House of the Dragon? How many wigs? Click here for an overview.


These amazing projectors deliver incredible images and stunning sound
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If you're looking for the perfect projector and the word "Yaber" isn't on your shortlist, you're almost certainly missing out. Yaber might not be a household name just yet, but its relentless pursuit of audio perfection and its incredible entertainment projectors mean it's the best-kept secret in home entertainment tech. Whether it's a game, a movie, a TV box set or a presentation, Yaber projecto


How to watch Germany vs. Scotland online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Watch Germany vs. Scotland in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 has been circled in the calendars of football fans for months (or maybe longer), and now the day has finally arrived. Germany and Scotland are kicking things off with an exciting Group A matchup. The host nation will be favorites, but don't c


'House of the Dragon': Everything you need to remember about Season 1 in 60 seconds
Mashable / 12h
House of the Dragon is finally flying back for a second season and there's a whole lot to remember.


Stephen Colbert has a very blunt response to Apple Intelligence
Mashable / 12h
Stephen Colbert has shared his thoughts on Apple Intelligence on "The Late Show".


'Sunny' trailer teases Rashida Jones teaming up with a robot to find her husband
Mashable / 12h
Apple TV+ has released its trailer for "Sunny", a comedy drama in which Rashida Jones teams up with a robot to unravel the mystery of her missing husband and son.


Avowed will be similar to The Outer Worlds in terms of 'length and breadth of the experience' says game director
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It seems that Avowed, the upcoming role-playing game from Obsidian Entertainment, will be similar in size to the studio's previous RPG - The Outer Worlds. That's according to Avowed game director Carrie Patel, who TechRadar Gaming had the chance to speak to recently. During the interview, we asked Patel if she could spare any details on the size of Avowed's world, as well as roughly how long it'l


Bad news: the Samsung Galaxy Z 6 Fold Ultra looks increasingly likely to be exclusive to Asia
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Most of the world looks likely to miss out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra – the rumored super-premium version of the standard Galaxy Z Fold 6 – with a new leak suggesting the foldable is only going to be available in South Korea and China. This comes from Android Headlines , and is based on a