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Hiker Alarmed to Find Pipe Feeding China's Tallest Waterfall
61Futurism / 29min
Gravity Falls A video making the rounds on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, unmasks a hidden pipe feeding what's claimed to be the country's tallest uninterrupted waterfall — an engineering trick seemingly designed to put on a show for visitors. The clip, shared by a local hiker, shows a concrete-clad pipe pumping out copious amounts of water at the top of a tall cliff face. Now that the cat's
How Game Theory Can Make AI More Reliable
Wired / 33min
Researchers are drawing on ideas from game theory to improve large language models and make them more correct, efficient, and consistent.
Score a near-mint refurbished iPad 6 and Beats Flex Headphones for 30% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get a grade-A refurbished iPad 6 and renewed Beats Flex Headphones for only $174.99 (reg. $249.99) for a limited time. If you could use a tech refresh, you don't have to spend a fortune on new gadgets. Refurbished electronics are a fantastic way to save money while still getting top quality products. For instance, you can get a refurbished Apple iPad 6 and renewed Beats Flex Headphones for
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 9
Mashable / 4min
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
This Simple Logic Question Stumps Even the Most Advanced AI
Futurism / 29min
A fascinating new paper from scientists at the AI research nonprofit LAION finds that even the most sophisticated large language models (LLMs) are frequently stumped by the same simple logic question — a finding that the researchers believe casts doubt on whether frontier AI language models are quite as advanced as their creators often claim. The paper , which has yet to be peer-reviewed, refers
The Science of Having a Great Conversation
Wired / 33min
Forming meaningful bonds with others can improve your health, make you mentally sharper, and fuel creativity. Making friends can feel daunting, but research shows there are many ways to build better connections.
Don't Want to Wait for the iPhone 16? Here's How to Choose Between Apple's Current Lineup
How-To Geek / 35min
While Apple fans and enthusiasts are waiting for the iPhone 16, what if you need a mid-year upgrade? Apple's current lineupwhich includes several models from the iPhone SE (2022) to the latest and greatest iPhone 15 Pro Maxhas something for everyone. Let's find out which model is best for you.
Mumbai Airport Runway Incident: Planes Too Close For Comfort
One Mile at a Time / 51min
Some dramatic video footage has emerged from a runway at Mumbai Airport, where two planes tried to take off and land on the same runway at virtually the same time. This incident is now being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India. An eye-catching runway video from Mumbai Airport This incident happened on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int
New iOS 18 leak may have revealed all the new AI powers Siri is getting
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
It's Apple's WWDC 2024 event on Monday, June 10, when it'll tell us all about its upcoming software updates: and a major new leak has revealed some details of Siri's new capabilities in iOS 18 , to add to numerous earlier rumors. This comes from sources speaking to AppleInsider , who have listed a lot of the new actions Siri will be able to take. We've previously heard plenty about Siri's iOS 18
I Wanted to Like the JBL Xtreme 4, But Wasnt Impressed
How-To Geek / 1h
JBLs Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker is loud enough to jump-start a gathering, while still being portable enough to carry it around. Its a fine speaker choice, but its updates over the previous model are small and hard to recommend that Xtreme 3 owners upgrade.
Delta & Etihad Need To Launch A Partnership, Pronto…
62One Mile at a Time / 1h
While I have no inside information suggesting that this will happen, I can’t help but point out how overdue it is for Delta Air Lines and Etihad Airways to launch a partnership with one another. I mentioned this in passing the other day when discussing the new joint venture between Etihad and China Eastern, but wanted to talk about it in more detail in this post. Current US & Gulf carrier dynamic
The best laptops for photo editing, according to expert editors and photographers
Mashable / 1h
Shopping for a laptop is already hard enough due to the sheer number of options. But your task gets even more difficult when you need a laptop for a very specific purpose, like photo editing. This demands even more research and scrutiny on your part, which may sound like a tall order. Talk about analysis paralysis. If you're in the market for a photo editing laptop and are having a hard time maki
The best free VPN
Mashable / 1h
In the realm of cybersecurity, "best VPN" and "paid VPN" are effectively synonyms. VPNs (aka virtual private networks ) that are completely free to use do exist, but it's reasonable to assume that using one means maybe having your data logged and sold (or leaked ) or downloading an app bundled with malware . They need to keep the lights on somehow. A general rule of thumb is that paid, premium VP
Learn American Sign Language in this $16 course, plus 5 more career-boosting tips
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Learning a new language can give you a whole new professional skill set, and you can get started with these online American Sign Language courses , now available in a bundle for just $15.97. Plus, learn five more strategies for boosting your career. No matter how tough the job market has become, if you're employed, it might be a nice time to work on expanding in your current role. Whether
Transport your bikes with this trunk rack for $30 off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Pack up for your next adventure with help from the Saris Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Rack , now on sale for $199.99. You can also get the 3-bike model for only $30 more. Headed on a camping trip or looking to hit some trails this summer? The Saris Bones EX Trunk Rack lets you easily transport two bikes to your favorite trails, parks, campgrounds, and scenic routes for just $199.99 (reg. $229). T
Last chance: Get lifetime license to Microsoft Visual Studio Pro for $40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows is just $39.97 (reg. $499) through June 10 for Father's Day. Life can get super busy. And if you haven't yet gotten your old man a gift for his big day, don't be too hard on yourself. Fortunately, you can find lots of thoughtful gifts online that don't require any shipping. If you want to give the tech-savvy dad in your life a gift that
Last chance: Microsoft Office for Mac is only $30 for Father's Day
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: In honor of Father's Day, a Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac lifetime license is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $229) through June 10. It's almost Father's Day — the day when we let our love and affection for the dads in our lives shine brighter. That means if you haven't already gotten him something, you're running out of time. However, some Father's Day deals let you show your love with gifts tha
How to get a VPN on your iPhone
Mashable / 1h
Figuring out how to get a VPN on your iPhone ? When it comes to keeping nasty cyber threats at bay, the iPhone often thought to be the best in the biz. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Even with the fortified Apple App Store, which stopped over $2 billion in fraudulent transactions, it’s far from being a safe haven from hackers or targeted ads. That’s where a VPN comes in. A virtual private
Explicit deepfakes are traumatic. How to deal with the pain.
Mashable / 1h
Therapist Francesca Rossi works with clients who've had real images of themselves turned into sexually explicit content, without their consent. All of her current clients identify as woman. This type of image-based abuse, known as an explicit deepfake generated by artificial intelligence , is frequently perpetrated by a current or former intimate partner, or a known friend, coworker, or neighbor,
How to watch Bangladesh vs. Nepal online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Bangladesh vs. Nepal in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the third last game of the first stage in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup. The new Super 8s format will see the top two teams from each group advance to the next stage. It's still anyone's game, so you won't want to miss
How to watch Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Sri Lanka vs. Netherlands in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Men's T20 World Cup is more than halfway through and it's already been a great summer of cricket. Jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies, this year's tournament debuts a new Super 8s format. The second
How to watch South Africa vs. Nepal online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. Nepal in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're getting closer and closer to stage 2 of the new Super 8s format in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup , with just a handful of games to go. It's the 31st match of the tournament which will see South Africa and Nepal go h
How to watch New Zealand vs. Uganda online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch New Zealand vs. Uganda in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're halfway through the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup and there's still plenty of time for things to kick off. The latest fixture sees Group C teams New Zealand vs. Uganda go head-to-head. There's only three Group C games l
How to watch United States vs. Ireland online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch United States vs. Ireland in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Home team USA is up next in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup as the co-hosts are set to face Ireland in the 30th match of the tournament. It's been a thrilling summer of cricket, and we're now only four days away from the
How to watch Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's group C teams Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea up next in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup , and we have all the info you need ahead of the match. The lineup includes captains Rashid Khan and Assad Vala and it'
How to watch Bangladesh vs. the Netherlands online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Bangladesh vs. Netherlands in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's time for the next 2024 Men's T20 World Cup fixture and up next it's Bangladesh and the Netherlands. There's been tough competition for the Group D teams, with components so far including Nepal, South Africa, and
Hey, Siri! Let’s Talk About How Apple Is Giving You an A.I. Makeover.
NYT > Technology / 2h
Apple, a latecomer to artificial intelligence, has struck a deal with OpenAI and developed tools to improve its Siri voice assistant, which it is set to showcase on Monday.
Is Your Driving Being Secretly Scored?
42NYT > Technology / 2h
The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360.
4 Oscar winning movies to watch on Max in June 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Just like it's last few monthly schedules, the sheer range of everything new on Max in June is just as thrilling as its previous. Usually, Max tends to bring more and more A24 movies to the service as part of a deal it signed last year, but for this month, it's Oscar winning movies that are having their time in the spotlight. Max was our streaming service of the year in 2023 for its incredible ca
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 9 (#364)
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.
The EU Is Taking on Big Tech. It May Be Outmatched
22Wired / 3h
From the Digital Services Act to the AI Act, in five years Europe has created a lot of rules for the digital world. Implementing them, however, isn’t always easy.
Here’s what WWDC 2024 could tell us about future Apple devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
All the signs so far point towards Apple putting AI – specifically generative AI – front and center at WWDC 2024 . Its developer-centric conference will surely highlight the potential of AI in and across its myriad of products and platforms. And highlight how developers use and could use AI-based APIs to integrate an extra layer of smarts into their apps and services. And so that leads me to pond
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Get lifetime access to this AI plant identifier app for just £13.33
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through June 9, you can get a lifetime subscription to a Plantum Premium Plan for just £13.33 (reg. £47.13). Use this app to immediately identify plants using AI tools. Opens in a new window Credit: Plantum Plantum AI Plant Identifier Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (iOS only) £13.33 at the Mashable Shop £47.13 Save £33.80 Nature lovers and gardeners alike often wonder about the names
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite prototype that runs Linux emerges from a brand you've probably never heard of — Schenker Tuxedo has 12-core CPU with 32GB RAM and surprise, surprise, Debian
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
As always, there have been a lot of announcements and product reveals at this year’s Computex, but it’s not just the big brands who have a presence at the show, there are plenty of smaller firms fighting for the world’s attention. One of those is German PC maker Schenker, which showed off its prototype laptop powered by a Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite chip. While most people would expect Qual
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 9
Mashable / 9h
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 9's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 9
Mashable / 10h
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
Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son
200+BBC News / 11h
Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, June 9 (game #364)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The weekend comes to an end with another Connections puzzle. This one is rather approachable, but that doesn't necessarily make it easy for everyone. If you need help, you'll find some 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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, June 9 (game #867)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Quordle is the game that takes the Wordle concept and multiplies it by four. And if you want a further challenge, there's the daily sequence version, which does the same but in a slightly different way. 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 Quordle? Simply scroll d
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, June 9 (game #98)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
For the second day in a row I'm a little frustrated by Strands. You can decide for yourself whether you agree with my take, but it may well be one of those games where a hint helps. 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 don't r
Video of the SpaceX Super Heavy Booster Hover
Next Big Future / 12h
Super Heavy landing burn and soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. This will look even more amazing with the tower catch next time. I have been predicting with 99.9% confidence for over 3 months that SpaceX would catch
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