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Humane to AI Pin owners: Don't use the charging case, it may burst into flames
Mashable / 1h
Humane's AI Pin may go down in history as one of the worst launches of a tech product ever. While the AI Pin itself is an interesting and novel take on a mobile "computer," the company launched to scathing reviews that listed numerous issues with the Pin's most basic features, including the on-palm projection and the gestures used to control the device. This was followed by a report that Humane i



Ikea Will Pay You Real Money to Work in Its Virtual Roblox Store
Wired / 1h
Building on the internet’s love for the Swedish furniture store, Ikea is looking to hire workers for its forthcoming Roblox virtual outpost online. It pays real money, not Robux—as long as you’re 18.


Amazon buys Indian video streaming service MX Player
TechCrunch / 1h
Amazon has agreed to acquire assets of Indian video streaming service MX Player from the local media powerhouse Times Internet, the latest step by the e-commerce giant to make its services and brand popular in smaller cities and towns in the key overseas market. The two firms reached a definitive agreement for the deal on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



Panther Lake CPUs are officially alive – and Intel has shared its plan to beat AMD with future CPUs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3min
Intel’s Panther Lake processors , which are to follow next-gen Arrow Lake – so we’re talking about two generations removed from current Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs – have reached their ‘power on’ milestone. As announced by Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger, at Computex 2024 , this means that Panther Lake is now officially powered on and the silicon is actually working, although there’s still a long road of d


Skullcandy's $40 eco-friendly wireless earbuds sound surprisingly good
Mashable / 18min
Solid low-stakes earbuds are an underrated item to have at the ready. Even if you have your nice noise-cancelling ones to rely on for the gym, long flights, or other chaotic environments, there are plenty of situations where an expensive or bulky pair like that are overkill. Between Amazon and the checkout line at Target, there's no shortage of cheap wireless earbuds that sound decent. But before


Learn DALL-E and ChatGPT skills with advanced AI courses for only $29.99
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: As of June 3, if you’re looking to better understand the world of AI, the ChatGPT and Gemini AI Advanced E-Degree is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $790). Technology is constantly evolving, and you don’t want to get left behind. This ChatGPT skills online course teaches the ins and outs of AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini AI, GPT 3.5, GPT 4, Bard, DALL-E 2, and more. With 65 lectures and 10 ho


Play 4,400+ desktop and mobile games ad-free with this $30 subscription
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR : As of June 3, play more than 4,400 desktop and mobile games for the next year with an iPlay subscription for $29.99. This is a safe space — it’s okay to admit that your screen time (especially for TikTok) is a little high. We’re here to help you stop scrolling to no end, even though we know it’s addicting to watch mukbangs, animal videos, and shopping hauls. Instead of scrolling endlessly


Don't spend a fortune on a new iPad: Get a near-mint refurb for only $155
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: Through June 9, you can get this refurbished iPad 6th-Gen and accessories bundle for only $154.97 (reg. $249.99) while supplies last. When you don't want to be tied to a desktop or lug around a laptop, iPads are a great alternative. And if you're in the market for a tablet, the 2018 refurbished Apple iPad 6th Gen is a more affordable option. For a few more days, it’s on sale for just $154.


Transform your webcam footage with FineCam's AI capabilities, on sale for $34 off
Mashable / 18min
TL;DR: As of June 3, enhance your webcam videos with a lifetime subscription to FineCam Pro, on sale for only $49.99 for a limited time. Perhaps the best thing about the ubiquity of the remote working setup is that you can roll out of bed one minute and then hop onto a meeting the next (don't worry, we won't tell your boss). But of course, you wouldn't want to face your colleagues with disheveled


How to use Discord on PS5
Mashable / 18min
Curious about how one uses Discord on PS5 ? One of the joys of modern online gaming is that you can (usually) play games alongside people on different platforms. This does create a bit of a voice chat headache, but thanks to Discord, it doesn't have to. Yes, you can actually join a Discord voice call from your PS5. Here's how it works. SEE ALSO: PS5 vs PS5 Slim: What are the differences? The goo


Your mental health coach is ready to text you now
Mashable / 18min
Instagram and TikTok are go-to social media platforms for mental health advice, some of it dispensed by influencers who call themselves coaches. Through pricey courses or one-on-one meetings, the influencers often promise clarity, motivation, and healing that leads to a new lifestyle — the one you've always chased after. But whether or not they have any formal training, in mental health care or c


Nicole Shanahan Is Just Getting Started
Wired / 19min
Phenomenal wealth and a penchant for pseudoscience related to autism and vaccines have put Nicole Shanahan in position to do far more consequential things than being RFK Jr.'s running mate.


FAA Extends Airline Slot Waivers In New York Through Late 2025
One Mile at a Time / 24min
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has just extended the slot waiver program for New York area airports for a full additional year, through late 2025. Is this a smart move to reduce delays, or does it just reduce competition? FAA slot waiver extended in New York area Many congested airports around the globe are slot restricted, which means that airlines need slots in order to operate fligh


Salesforce launches first ever AI center to help deal with the “AI revolution”
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
Salesforce has announced the opening of its first dedicated AI center as it looks to deal with rising customer demand for the technology. The facility, based in London’s Blue Fin building in the UK, will act as a central hub for the company’s efforts to boost collaboration and development when it comes to AI tools . In 2023, the company pledged $4 billion into the UK and Ireland over the course o


Apple has said how long the iPhone 15 line will be updated for, and it’s less than Samsung promises
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
Until now, Apple has never made any sort of promises as to how long it would support its phones for, but thanks to the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) regulation it has now had to for the first time. As spotted by Android Authority , Apple has published its compliance statement for the iPhone 15 Pro Max , which reveals that the phone’s “defined support period” i


Key Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra specs just leaked out early
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
We certainly haven't been short of Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 leaks in recent days and weeks, and now some new details have spilled out on the web – including another indication that a high-end Galaxy Watch Ultra model is indeed on the way. These details come from the usually reliable Android Headlines , and include details of the watch's sizings. The Galaxy Watch 7 will apparently come in both 40mm


GAME to discontinue Xbox All Access offer later this month, Microsoft says scheme will continue in the UK at 'participating retailers'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
UK retailer GAME is reportedly discontinuing its Xbox All Access offer later this month. As reported by Eurogamer , it's understood that starting June 26, GAME will no longer offer the all-inclusive Xbox All Access plan to new subscribers - a service that allows consumers to pay a monthly cost towards their Xbox console and includes 24 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. According to a GAME spokes


This classic game is taking on climate change
MIT Technology Review / 43min
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . There are two things I love to do at social gatherings: play board games and talk about climate change. Don’t I sound like someone you should invite to your next dinner party? Given my two great loves, I was delighted to learn about a board game called Ca


Auriea Harvey’s Digital Worlds Are Love Stories, Without Neat Ends
NYT > Technology / 43min
The first survey of the influential Net artist turned game developer traces the evolution of digital art from the 1990s to today.


The Pirate Party Survived Mutiny and Scandal. In the EU Elections, It’s Trying to Rewrite the Rules of the Web
Wired / 44min
File-sharing site The Pirate Bay sparked a copyright revolution. Twenty years on, the political movement it inspired is pitching for power in the European elections. If it succeeds, it could reshape the internet.


How to watch Paolini vs. Andreeva in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 48min
TL;DR: Live stream Jasmine Paolini vs. Mirra Andreeva in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This Roland-Garros semi-final is one of the most intriguing matches of the tournament — Jasmine Paolini vs. Mirra Andreeva. While the other semi-final in the women's singles featu


How to watch Swiatek vs. Gauff in the 2024 French Open online for free
Mashable / 48min
TL;DR: Live stream Iga Swiatek vs. Coca Gauff in the 2024 French Open for free on 9Now , France TV , RTBF , ORF , or Servus TV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Roland-Garros semi-finals are underway, and this first semi-final fixture is the biggest contest in the women's singles so far – No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek versus No. 3 seed and sentiment


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 6 (#361)
How-To Geek / 49min
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 the Humane AI Pin Flopped
NYT > Technology / 49min
Humane’s Ai Pin was supposed to free people from smartphones, but sales have been slow. Now Humane is talking to HP and others about a potential sale.


That Much-Despised Apple Ad Could Be More Disturbing Than It Looks
NYT > Technology / 49min
Tech companies are running low on new experiences to offer us. A new ad for the iPad contains revealing hints of where they could go next.


Xbox handheld reportedly being revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase - alongside a first-party shadow drop
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 56min
It's being reported that a dedicated Xbox handheld console could be announced at the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase. The showcase, set to air on June 9, will feature the usual updates on upcoming Xbox games and likely debut some new titles. However, as reported by TrueAchievements , a YouTube video from notable leaker eXtas1s claims that the showcase will see the reveal of a brand-new Xbox handheld


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 6
Mashable / 1h
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


SWISS Makes Up Bizarre Lie To Deny Compensation Claim
One Mile at a Time / 1h
While I think many of us have low expectations when reaching out to airline customer service, this might just take the cake as the worst response I’ve ever seen… SWISS blames issues on a plane it doesn’t fly X/Twitter user @maxdiamondny was on a SWISS flight from New York (JFK) to Geneva (GVA) in mid-May that was canceled due to a technical fault. While most people don’t like to have their flight


YouTube is cracking down on DIY gun content
Mashable / 1h
YouTube is age restricting some gun content, as well as banning videos which demonstrate how to remove safety features from firearms. It'll be nowhere near as impactful as finally getting U.S. politicians to implement proper gun control , but at least it's something. As spotted by Engadget , YouTube has quietly updated its firearms policy to restrict automatic and homemade gun content to viewers


Boeing’s Starliner finally soars, but mission control reports more helium leaks
32Ars Technica - All content / 2h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance ) After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft finally rocketed into orbit from Florida on Wednesday, sending two veteran NASA astronauts on a long-delayed shakedown cruise to the International Space Station. The Starliner capsule lifted off at 10:52 am EDT (14:52


How to Lead an Army of Digital Sleuths in the Age of AI


37Wired / 2h
Eliot Higgins and his 28,000 forensic foot soldiers at Bellingcat have kept a miraculous nose for truth—and a sharp sense of its limits—in Gaza, Ukraine, and everywhere else atrocities hide online.
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Pioneering innovation in contact centers: A CEO’s Perspective
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Today, we know two things to be true when it comes to business and innovation: our world is driven by customer experience , and the rate of change is unrelenting. This is especially true when you look at the contact center as the tip of the spear in this digital, customer-centric world we’re in. The contact center is no longer just about voice: it’s about omnichannel, inbound, outbound, ubiquitou


Dealt turns retailers into service providers and proves that pivots sometimes work
TechCrunch / 3h
Dealt is now building a service platform for retailers instead of end customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How AI is revolutionizing growth for small businesses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Since the invention of the internet – and for that matter, cell phones – we have not witnessed a technological innovation so pervasive as AI. Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live our lives and how businesses operate and interact with their customers. For small businesses who have leaner resources, AI represents a significant shift in the ability to compete on a larger scale. Couple


Mac users can edit and create PDFs with this tool — now just £62.53 for life
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Mac users, take note — as of this June, a lifetime subscription to PDF Expert's Premium Plan for Mac is just £62.53 for a limited time (reg. £109.43). PDF documents are the standard format for sharing and presenting information across various platforms and devices. However, these types of files are well-known for being difficult to create and edit, which can be frustrating, to say the leas


How to watch Namibia vs Scotland online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch Namibia vs Scotland 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 . This year's Men's T20 World Cup is well underway and it promises to be a great summer of cricket. We're now onto the 12th match of the tournament, with the next fixture bringing Namibia and Scotland together to battle it ou


How to watch United States vs. Pakistan online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch United States vs. Pakistan 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 . Co-hosts of this year's 2024 Men's T20 World Cup , the United States, are next to take to the crease. The home team will be going against Pakistan in what is set to be a thrilling game. It's only the 11th match of th


The Rise and Fall of BNN Breaking, an AI-Generated News Outlet
NYT > Technology / 5h
BNN Breaking had millions of readers, an international team of journalists and a publishing deal with Microsoft. But it was just an A.I. chop shop.


U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
100+NYT > Technology / 6h
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission agreed to divide responsibility for investigating three major players in the artificial intelligence industry.


We might have just gotten our first look at Samsung's next-gen Galaxy Fold and Flip
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A marketing image for Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 has recently surfaced online, and if accurate, it finally gives us our first good look at the two foldables. It’s unknown exactly where the leak originates from, but a screenshot of the advertisement was posted to the GalaxyFold subreddit by user UnironicallyMe37 who states it came from Samsung's Kazakhstani website. You can


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


Google Maps is about to get a big privacy boost, but fans of Timeline may lose their data
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
One of Google Maps most popular features, Timeline, is about to become a lot more secure. To give you a quick refresher, Timeline acts as a diary of sorts that keeps track of all the past routes and trips you’ve taken. It’s a fun way to relive memories. Utilizing this tool requires people to upload their data to company servers for storage. That will change later this year though, as according to


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 6
Mashable / 8h
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


Watch Live as SpaceX Launches Starship on Its Fourth Test Flight
Gizmodo / 8h
It’s time for Starship to take flight once again, aiming to splashdown in the Indian Ocean on its way back from its fourth launch to demonstrate the rocket’s reusability. Read more...


Tesla 4680 Battery Production Tripled Over Prior Half Year
Next Big Future / 9h
Tesla’s 4680 cell ramp speed continues to improve, which will be faster, as they continue to work on more improvements. If Tesla 4680 battery production triples again over the next 6 months that would be enough batteries for 70,000 Cybertrucks in the second half of 2024. If Tesla 4680 battery production quadruples over the next ... Read more


It’s Showtime: Loungefly Lets Beetlejuice Out of the Bag
Gizmodo / 10h
Tim Burton’s cult classic Beetlejuice is coming back in a big way with the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , the sequelstarring Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz and Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most . To celebrate, Loungefly just dropped a first look at its upcoming collection inspired by the Warner… Read more...


Nvidia value surges past $3tn and overtakes Apple
100+BBC News / 10h
Nvidia has been marked out as a winner from a wave of investments in artificial intelligence.


Save Your Google Maps Timeline Data Before Google Deletes It
LifeHacker / 10h
Once known as Location History, Google Maps' Timeline feature is a fun way to view a chronicle of the places you've visited, and routes to took to get there. You don't need to do anything to keep tabs on your adventures, as Google Maps simply logs your precise location at random times—even when you aren't using a Google app. Your Timeline data has traditionally been tied to your Google Account. A


Meta releases 'sextortion' data after mum's criticism
200+BBC News / 10h
Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life last December after being blackmailed online.


Could AI put an end to animal testing?
BBC News / 10h
Artificial intelligence systems are increasingly being used to help test new drugs and chemicals.


Remote Amazon Tribe Finally Gets Internet, Gets Hooked on Porn and Social Media
400+Futurism / 10h
Five Bars A remote tribe in the Amazon rainforest is getting to experience the wonders of the internet for the first time, thanks to Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink . But, by connecting to the rest of the world, it sounds like the Marubo people are beginning to pick up some of our modern bad habits. The New York Times reports on what may sound a bit familiar: young people poring over socia


Check Out the Funniest Pet Photos of 2024
Gizmodo / 10h
I don’t make the rules. But the entity who does—the Comedy Pet Photography Awards—has announced the winners of their annual competition. The competition released its finalists last month , and now some hard cuts have been made to anoint the 16 best of the bunch. Eight of the 16 are category winners, and the remaining… Read more...


Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, June 6 (game #864)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Hello! Back again are you? Well, I don't blame you – because it can be addictive, this whole solving-word-puzzles thing. If you need help for today's Quordle you'll find hints below. If not, there's always my commentary. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those games. S POILER WARNING: Information


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, June 6 (game #361)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
I can't work out whether Thursday's Connections puzzle is difficult or not. I found it quite easy – but then again I also solved it half by accident, so who knows… If you do get stuck, you can scroll down for my hints. If you don't, you'll find my commentary further down too. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and an


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, June 6 (game #95)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Does Strands regularly get your brain working a little too hard? Well don't worry – because today's is rather easy. I doubt you'll need any clues today, but I've included them below anyway, just in case. 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 toda


Hundreds of Snowflake customer passwords found online are linked to info-stealing malware
TechCrunch / 10h
Snowflake is the latest company in a string of high-profile security incidents and sizable data breaches caused by the lack of MFA. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


'Disaster': Ex-Microsoft security expert torches Windows' new 'Recall' feature
Mashable / 10h
Microsoft's new Copilot+ AI-powered computer history saving feature, Recall, was already being likened to one of the many fictional dystopian tech products found in episodes of Black Mirror on the very day it was announced last month. Now that Recall is in the hands of cybersecurity experts, the reaction to the new Microsoft feature is somehow even worse than what critics imagined. "Stealing ever


Vaccines don’t cause autism, but the lie won’t die. In fact, it’s getting worse.
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / An MMR and VAR vaccine ready for a pediatric vaccination at Kaiser Permanente East Medical offices in Denver in 2015. (credit: Getty | Joe Amon ) For years, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has bluntly stated the truth: " Vaccines do not cause autism ," the agency affirms on its website. Yet, nearly a quarter of Americans still don't believe it. In an April 2024 survey


Russian agents deploy AI-produced Tom Cruise narrator to tar Summer Olympics
34Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A visual from the fake documentary "Olympics Has Fallen" produced by Russia-affiliated influence actor Storm-1679. (credit: Microsoft) Last year, a feature-length documentary purportedly produced by Netflix began circulating on Telegram. Titled “Olympics have Fallen” and narrated by a voice with a striking similarity to that of actor Tom Cruise, it sharply criticized the leadership of t


Google acquires Cameyo to bring Windows apps to ChromeOS
TechCrunch / 11h
The buy will benefit ChromeOS, Google's lightweight Linux-based operating system, by giving ChromeOS users greater access to Windows apps "without the hassle of complex installations or updates." © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Tesla FSD 12.4.1, 12.5 and 12.6 Still on the Path to Solving Driving
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla FSD 12.4.1 releases today to Tesla employees. Elon Musk says if that goes well, then it will be released to a limited number of external customers this weekend. There are a massive number of changes to this build. It should arguably be called v13, but we’re sticking to 12 😂 Two other versions are ... Read more


Congrats to Boeing and NASA for a Good Manned Starliner Launch
Next Big Future / 11h
There was a good manned launch of two astronauts on the Boeing Starliner. The Starliner had a lot of delays and problems and was over budget. However, it is great that they have had a successful manned launch of two astronauts.


What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Bird Flu and Raw Milk
LifeHacker / 11h
On April 1, the World Health Organization was informed of the first case of an avian influenza (H5N1) transmission from a mammal to a human—a Texas cattle worker caught bird flu from a cow infected with the disease. His symptoms were mild, a case of pink eye, but any virus “jumping species,” particularly to humans, is alarming. Health authorities began monitoring people who come in contact with c


Marc Andreessen Once Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for Kids
85Wired / 11h
Investor Marc Andreessen called tech ethics and safety teams “the enemy” in his “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year. Today he clarified he’s in favor of online guardrails for his 9-year-old son.


You Might Cry When You Read This Study About What's Happening to the Oceans
100+Futurism / 11h
Aquatic Omens Beware the three horsemen of the ocean apocalypse: extreme heat, acidification, and deoxygenation. New research, published in the journal AGU Advances , has shown how this "triple threat" has drastically intensified over the past several decades, pushing our oceans ever closer to the brink in what is yet another clear consequence of climate change. Though nothing's set in stone, the


How The Watchers Explores Irish Folklore to Amplify Its Frights
23Gizmodo / 11h
Producer M. Night Shyamalan—a name all horror fans are familiar with—presents The Watchers , directed by a name they’ll soon learn: Ishana Night Shyamalan . The feature from the Servant filmmaker is based on the book by A.M. Shine; it follows Dakota Fanning as Mina, an artist who gets lost in a mysterious, untouched… Read more...


After its reputation went up in flames, Humane warns users its charging case may too
Engadget / 11h
If the wave of overwhelmingly negative reviews weren’t enough, it seems that Humane has discovered yet another major issue with its once-hyped AI Pin. The company is warning customers not to use the device’s charging case due to a potential “fire safety risk.” In an email sent to AI Pin owners, the company said it had received a report of a “charging issue” that led to “a quality issue with the b


Sonos First Ever Headphones Are Too Expensive For What They Offer
Gizmodo / 12h
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Mistral launches new services and SDK to let customers fine-tune its models
TechCrunch / 12h
Mistral is no doubt looking to grow revenue as it faces considerable — and growing — competition in the generative AI space. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Could Disney World be getting a fifth theme park?
The Points Guy / 12h
There could be a “Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” on the horizon for the roughly 50 million guests who visit Walt Disney World annually. Today, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees land use and public services within the area Disney World owns and operates, unanimously approved an initial reading of a 15-year development plan that could bring major changes to Disney World


Humane urges customers to stop using charging case, citing battery fire concerns
20TechCrunch / 12h
The warning for the Ai Pin was issued “out of an abundance of caution,” according to Humane. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Is this the first true wireless monitor ever? Portable display uses Wi-Fi for connectivity and has a built in battery — shame it is only a 16-inch model that lacks touchscreen capabilities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
PROMETHEUS CAST, created by Japanese company UniqStyle, is a portable monitor that can connect wirelessly to computers, smartphones, and tablets. Able to be used as a main display, or as a second screen, the 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) monitor is super slim, weighs just 885 grams, and comes with a 3,000mAh built-in battery so it doesn’t need plugging in (except to charge). It supports various wirel


Google Maps Will Now Store Your Location History On-Device
How-To Geek / 12h
It can be easy to forget sometimes, but Google keeps track of all places you've been through the Timeline feature and uploads them to the cloud so you can look at it from any device. It's meant to be a "convenient" feature, but it can get problematic, especially if other eyes that are not yours get access to that data. That's why Google is moving it away from the cloud and for your device's eyes


T-Mobile hopes you’ll buy $30 “Home Internet Backup” for when cable goes out
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / T-Mobile logo exhibited during Mobile World Congress on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto /) T-Mobile is hoping that home Internet customers who suffer from frequent service outages will pay $30 a month for a "backup" 5G plan. T-Mobile's new "Home Internet Backup," announced today, is intended to be used only when a user's primary home Internet serv


Top news app caught sharing “entirely false” AI-generated news
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: gmast3r | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) After the most downloaded local news app in the US, NewsBreak, shared an AI-generated story about a fake New Jersey shooting last Christmas Eve, New Jersey police had to post a statement online to reassure troubled citizens that the story was "entirely false," Reuters reported . "Nothing even similar to this story occurred on or around Chris


Oral-B bricking Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
64Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Oral-B released the Guide in 2020, making promises of Alexa-powered convenience, which it ended in 2022. (credit: P&G) As we’re currently seeing with AI , when a new technology becomes buzzy, companies will do almost anything to cram that tech into their products. Trends fade, however, and corporate priorities shift—resulting in bricked gadgets and buyer's remorse. That’s what's happeni


Current credit card transfer bonuses: 15% bonus when transferring Amex points to Avianca LifeMiles
5KThe Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specif


Panasonic’s new Lumix GH7 is a seriously powerful video camera with world-first features – and it’s what the GH6 should have been
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Panasonic has unveiled the Lumix GH7, and it looks like a seriously powerful video camera with an impressive world-first feature, and potentially one of the best-value video cameras . It succeeds the Lumix GH6, a micro four thirds (MFT) camera that we already rated highly on its 2022 release, but one that felt like its days were numbered following the recent launch of the Lumix G9 II , given that


Widow Astonished by Options After Husband Dies: "Space?! I Can Shoot Him Into Space?"
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Rest in Space Jeremiah Corner was a lifelong fan of "Star Trek." In 2022, he succumbed to an aggressive autoimmune disease, leaving his wife Uli to decide what to do with his cremated remains, as KOMO News reports . After doing some research, Corner found the perfect solution after discovering space burial company Celestis. "Space?! I can shoot him into space?" Corner recalled in an interview wit


Panasonic has revealed the followup to the popular Lumix GH6 vlogging camera
Engadget / 12h
Panasonic just announced the followup to its popular Lumix GH6 vlogging camera, the GH7. This Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera comes just two years after the release of the GH6, which is pretty quick in the videography world. The GH5 was released five full years before the GH6 . The 25.2-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor is likely the same as the one on the photo-centric Lumix LG9 II announced earlier


I Can't Stop Thinking About The Acolyte's Chair Droids
100+Gizmodo / 12h
One very good thing about a new Star Wars project means that you’re always going to get a modicum of Funny Little Guys. Your glup shittos , your merchandisable new droids , your Bell Guys , your Blurrgs , things of that nature. Star Wars worldbuilding is built on the backs of not its heroes and villains, but a galaxy of… Read more...


It's Time for Apple to Revive the iPod Nano
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For no reason at all—the reason was last month’s Eurovision Song Contest—I have been lurking around Gen Z spaces and noticed a return to the old form of gadgetry. It started with wired headphones , and now it seems like the lust for single-feature gadgets has been wholly revived, from point-and-shoot cameras to MP3… Read more...


Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard review: Complimentary Admirals Club membership
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) is best for American Airlines flyers who value lounge access. It provides a full Admirals Club membership, as well as several other


NAACP May Reinstate Travel Warning Against American Airlines
View from the Wing / 12h
Seven years ago the NAACP issued a ‘travel advisory’ against American Airlines, lifted in July 2018. The civil rights organization says a “troubling pattern of a failure to address harmful behaviors” at the airline has it considering reinstating the warning. Continue reading ...