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M.I.A sells literal 'tin foil hat' to supposedly block 5G waves
Mashable / 18min
Many a celebrity have entered the fashion and beauty space with brands of their own, but there's nothing quite like this one: musician M.I.A has just launched a clothing company that claims to block 5G waves from entering your body. And it includes a $100 "tin foil hat". The brand, Ohmni , describes itself as "armour of the modern knight in the age of modern technological warfare", and "your last
Shopify unifies ecommerce with a new platform
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Earlier this week, global ecommerce platform Shopify unveiled its latest update, designed to help merchants be more creative, improve in-store experiences, and support business expansion. Called the Summer ‘24 Edition, this latest platform comes with a Shopify POS Terminal, Unified Analytics, Markets Solution, and AI Enhancements across the board. As per a press release shared with TechRadar Pro
Turtle Beach ends partnership with 'Dr Disrespect' amid allegations of inappropriate behavior
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Gaming accessory manufacturer Turtle Beach has ended its partnership with gaming content creator Guy Beahm, also known as ‘Dr Disrespect’, following allegations that he was banned from internet streaming platform Twitch after exchanging sexually explicit messages with a minor. The supposed justification for the ban, which took place four years ago for undisclosed reasons, surfaced late last week
Google promises to improve its Find My Device network – but won't say when it will
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Google’s recently rolled out Find My Device network came with bold promises that it could help you find not only your lost Android phone but a range of items with the help of third-party trackers from the likes of Chipolo and Pebblebee (we recommended a couple in the most recent episode of our podcast ). But users have found that the system leaves a little to be desired – especially when using th
Worried about deepfakes? You should be – but Honor has an AI-powered solution
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
For professional fraudsters, the rapid development of deepfake technology must feel like Christmas. Deepfake phishing attempts reportedly rose by 3,000% in 2023, and the ever-increasing accessibility of generative AI tools like Midjourney and OpenAI will do little to reduce that figure in 2024. If you’ve ever encountered a deepfake video – whether of Tom Cruise dancing in his backyard or the CFO
Companies are finally increasing their cybersecurity protection — to get better insurance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4min
Businesses are finally improving their cybersecurity stances, just not necessarily for the right reasons, new research from Sophos has found. With cyber threats becoming increasingly prevalent amid global geopolitical tensions, Sophos claims many companies are looking to up their protection in order to get better insurance premiums, indicating that they’re very much worried about the present and
Flipkart Group launches payments app, Super.money, in fintech push
TechCrunch / 8min
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart has quietly started rolling out a payments app, dubbed Super.money, as it broadens its fintech ambitions. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Morning After: Microsoft might be the latest company to violate antitrust laws
Engadget / 22min
Nearly a year after the European Commission opened its investigation into Microsoft, the European Union’s executive body’s preliminary findings say the company violated antitrust laws by tying Microsoft Teams to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 business suites. (Microsoft pulled Teams for users in the EU back in October.) This all kicked off in 2020 when Slack — rival work chat software similar t
How Xbox Lost the Console Wars (And What Microsoft Can Do Now)
How-To Geek / 39min
By some estimates, the PS5 is outselling both Xbox Series consoles by more than four times to one. Microsoft is now adopting a multi-platform strategy and bringing games to Sonys platform. So what went wrong, and what happens next?
Sensi.AI grabs $31M Series B from Insight, Zeev to monitor seniors 24/7
TechCrunch / 40min
Older adults increasingly want to age in their homes rather than nursing facilities. A study by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) found that nearly 90% of people over 65 want to stay in their homes as they grow older. That means there is plenty of work for home care agencies whose staff assist […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NordVPN launches free malicious file checking service that anyone can use — get it now to keep you safe online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
The creators of one of the best VPNs have unveiled a new checking tool to help keep you safe when downloading files from the internet. While not a traditional antivirus , Nord's new File Checker is a service that anyone can use free of charge to check whether a file contains any malware or other malicious content. Users can simply upload a suspicious file to the checker, and NordLabs will do the
The Secret Telegram Channels Providing Refuge for LGBTQ+ People in Russia
Wired / 1h
In March, Russia named the "LGBT movement" an extremist organization. In response, activists, human rights groups, and others have used Telegram for support—and even to find resources to leave the country.
Exploding Kittens VR launches on Meta Quest later this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The original Exploding Kittens card game launched back in 2015 and was a massive success, spawning all kinds of expansions, spinoffs, and even an animated Netflix show that releases next month. Now, the franchise is making the leap into virtual reality (VR) with a new video game, Exploding Kittens VR , that is set to arrive later this year. Developed and published by Saber Interactive under licen
On social media, the conversation about pinkwashing and Palestine is amplified
Mashable / 1h
In November 2023, a month after Hamas launched an attack on Israel and war was subsequently unleashed on the people of Palestine, the state of Israel took to Instagram with a widely-shared post . The first picture displays Israeli soldier Yoav Atzmoni posing in front of a tank, holding a rainbow-bordered Israel flag; the second shows the soldier standing amongst the ruins of war, holding a differ
One of the most persistent Windows 11 bugs ever keeps telling users they’ve changed their location, when they haven’t – but it’s getting fixed
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Windows 11 has a new bug (that’s also in Windows 10 ) whereby the operating system keeps telling users that their time zone has changed, when it hasn’t – and repeatedly doing this, driving some users to the point of distraction by all accounts. Windows Latest flagged up multiple complaints about this bug, which has been acknowledged by Microsoft, and the company is now working on a fix. Indeed, t
Businesses aren't investing in good enough technology, and employees are voting with their feet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
New research has highlighted the need for UK IT decision-makers to invest in emerging technologies and digital skills, or they run the risk of losing their competitiveness. The study commissioned by Microsoft found two in five ITDMs feel their organization is falling behind due to insufficient investment in new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, with workers feeling the effects of lac
Finally, macOS Sequoia fixes an infuriating storage problem with App Store downloads
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
MacOS Sequoia is one of the most anticipated updates for Apple’s desktop operating system in recent history, adding some pretty cool AI features, iPhone mirroring and so much more. But a lesser-known change is also in the pipeline with Sequoia - one that’ll fix an annoying storage problem with Mac App Store downloads. The good news is that macOS 15 will no longer require double the amount of stor
Delta One Lounge Coming To Seattle Airport In 2025
26One Mile at a Time / 1h
Delta has just revealed the location for a fourth Delta One Lounge, which West Coast travelers will no doubt be excited about… Delta One Lounge SeaTac coming early 2025 We’re finally seeing Delta One Lounges come to life. The Delta One Lounge New York (JFK) opens today, and Delta had previously revealed that we’d see Delta One Lounges in both Boston (BOS) and Los Angeles (LAX) before the end of 2
'The most brutal 15 minutes of Star Wars ever': The Acolyte viewers are in deep shock over episode 5's biggest gut punches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Full spoilers follow for The Acolyte 's first five episodes. The Acolyte episode five is out now on Disney Plus – and, after the show's first four episodes largely underwhelmed audiences, it's finally come out swinging with its latest chapter. Titled 'Night', the Star Wars series' fifth episode isn't just full of great action sequences that has fans reminiscing over The Phantom Menace 's iconic '
Why China’s dominance in commercial drones has become a global security matter
MIT Technology Review / 1h
This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Whether you’ve flown a drone before or not, you’ve probably heard of DJI, or at least seen its logo. With more than a 90% share of the global consumer market, this Shenzhen-based company’s drones are used by hobbyists and businesses alike for
How to Navigate Summer Holiday Travel Like a Pro
Wired / 1h
Before you head out of town this summer, we'll tell you what to download, what to pack, and what to expect.
I Wore Meta Ray-Bans in Montreal to Test Their AI Translation Skills. It Did Not Go Well
22Wired / 1h
WIRED took Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses to French-speaking Canada to trial its AI smarts. Quelle catastrophe!
Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Review: A Truly Minimal Successor
How-To Geek / 1h
If youre a sucker for ultra-portable gadgets, ones great for travel, then the Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 keyboard has your name all over it. Im one of these people and I couldnt resist its minimal frame with generous-sized responsive keys.
'The Daily Show' brutally mocks Alex Jones being forced to shut down InfoWars
Mashable / 1h
"The Daily Show" host Michael Kosta has mocked Alex Jones' InfoWars, following news that the site is being shut down.
Google Pixel 9 Pro teased for first time in promo for Google's August Pixel event
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google has surprised us all by moving its annual October Pixel launch event forward to August: Tuesday, August 13 to be exact . What's more, the official teaser for the event gives us a big clue about what's going to be revealed. Okay, it was already a pretty safe bet that the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro would show up at this event – but as Android Police notes, the very brief promo clip that appears
The EU thinks Microsoft Teams is giving the company an unfair advantage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The European Union (EU) has formally accused Microsoft of breaching competition rules by bundling its Teams video conferencing app with its popular Microsoft 365 subscription. The EU issued a statement of objections on June 25, claiming that Microsoft;s practices have negatively impacted competition in the market. Europe’s investigation, which has been ongoing for the best part of a year, stems f
Political apathy can be a huge dating dealbreaker, research shows
Mashable / 2h
Your political beliefs may have more consequence on your love life than you think, as research is increasingly proving. New research from dating app Tinder and British charity My Life My Say found that a third of UK singles (aged 18-25) think it's important for the person they're dating to be registered to vote . The study also found 21 percent of singles have ended a relationship or would do so
What China's new moon rocks could reveal that Apollo samples didn't
Mashable / 2h
China's robotic spacecraft has brought back rocks and dust from the lunar far side that may solve enduring mysteries about the interior composition of the moon . The uncrewed Chang'e-6 mission capsule landed in northern China's Inner Mongolia at 2:07 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday, according to China's State Council Information Office. Its journey to the moon about 250,000 miles away had lasted ove
Walmart's new Prime Day-rivaling sale is already much better than Walmart+ Week
Mashable / 2h
While Walmart+ Week (which ran from June 17 through 23) was largely underwhelming, Walmart is redeeming itself with a brand-new Prime Day-rivaling shopping event. Simply dubbed Walmart Deals, the big box store is marketing it as its " largest savings event ever " and it kicks off the week before Prime Day. Coincidence? Never. We knew Walmart wouldn't pass up the chance to compete with Mr. Bezos.
Prime Day Echo deals: Amazon's smart home devices are falling to record-low prices
Mashable / 2h
The best early Prime Day Echo deals at a glance: Best Echo smart speaker deal Echo Pop Kids $22.99 at Amazon with Prime (save $27) Best Echo smart display deal Echo Show 5 Kids (3rd Gen) $54.99 at Amazon with Prime (save $45) Best Echo Frames deal Echo Frames (3rd Gen) Prescription Ready + Echo Pop $169.99 at Amazon with Prime (save $139.99) Amazon loves to keep things in the family on Prime Day
Take 40% off vibrant outdoor speakers that will be the life of the party
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Spice up your outdoor gatherings with a 2-pack of 80W outdoor Bluetooth RGB LED speakers for just $119.99 (reg. $199). Opens in a new window Credit: DbSoars 80W Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker with RGB LEDs (2-pack) $119.99 at The Mashable Shop $199.99 Save $80.00 Summer is here, and so are the barbecues, pool days, and holiday parties. Bring the good vibes with a 2-pack of 80W outdoor Bluetooth
Avoid low storage warnings with a 1TB external hard drive for $60
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Access your files whenever with a slim, portable USB 3.0 external 1TB hard drive , on sale for just $59.99 (reg. $109.99) for a limited time. Opens in a new window Credit: RochasDivineMart Slim Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive — 1TB $59.99 at The Mashable Shop $109.99 Save $50.00 Most of us have digital data that is constantly growing, so having a reliable and convenient storage soluti
Price drop: Play 'Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy' on Steam for $23.99
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Get ready for action-packed adventure set to classic '80s hits when you purchase Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game for Steam for just $23.99 (reg. $59.99). If you’ve ever dreamed of joining Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Groot on a cosmic adventure, now is the perfect time to make that dream a reality. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is available on Steam for just $23.99 – a sig
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 26
Mashable / 2h
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
Rimac Verne Robotaxi: prices, availability, specs
Wired / 2h
The group's new autonomous ride-hailing service has a 43-inch widescreen, 17-speaker audio system, and five-position reclining seats. But will it beat Tesla's rival coming in August?
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 26 (#381)
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.
Don't want to wear a fitness tracker to bed? Here's how to track your sleep with Google Nest hub
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Smart Home Week This article is part of TechRadar's Smart Home Week 2024 , where we're giving you all the latest news, tips and tricks to help you make the smart home of your dreams. The smart home dream is a concert of household devices like the best smart lights , smart TVs, and smart speakers with voice assistants seamlessly working together to improve all aspects of your life, from convenienc
Job title of the future: Space debris engineer
MIT Technology Review / 2h
Stijn Lemmens has a cleanup job like few others. A senior space debris mitigation analyst at the European Space Agency (ESA), Lemmens works on counteracting space pollution by collaborating with spacecraft designers and the wider industry to create missions less likely to clutter the orbital environment. Although significant attention has been devoted to launching spacecraft into space, the idea
Inside the US government’s brilliantly boring websites
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The United States has an official web design system and a custom typeface. This public design system aims to make government websites not only good-looking but accessible and functional for all. Before the internet, Americans may have interacted with the federal government by stepping into grand buildings adorned with impressive stone columns and gleaming marble floors. Today, the neoclassical ar
Learning from catastrophe
MIT Technology Review / 2h
The philosopher Karl Popper once argued that there are two kinds of problems in the world: clock problems and cloud problems. As the metaphor suggests, clock problems obey a certain logic. They are orderly and can be broken down and analyzed piece by piece. When a clock stops working, you’re able to take it apart, look for what’s wrong, and fix it. The fix may not be easy, but it’s achievable. Cr
Toys can change your life
MIT Technology Review / 2h
In a November 1984 story for Technology Review, Carolyn Sumners, curator of astronomy at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, described how toys, games, and even amusement park rides could change how young minds view science and math. “The Slinky,” Sumners noted, “has long served teachers as a medium for demonstrating longitudinal (soundlike) waves and transverse (lightlike) waves.” A yo-yo can
Do you want to play a game?
MIT Technology Review / 2h
For children, play comes so naturally. They don’t have to be encouraged to play. They don’t need equipment, or the latest graphics processors, or the perfect conditions—they just do it. What’s more, study after study has found that play has a crucial role in childhood growth and development. If you want to witness the absolute rapture of creative expression, just observe the unstructured play of
Off to Norway, With Three A.I. Travel Assistants
NYT > Technology / 2h
Can artificial intelligence devise a bucket-list vacation that checks all the boxes: culture, nature, hotels and transportation? Our reporter put three virtual assistants to the test.
The A.I. Boom Has an Unlikely Early Winner: Wonky Consultants
NYT > Technology / 2h
Rattled by tech’s latest trend, businesses have turned to advisers at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey and KPMG for guidance on adopting generative artificial intelligence.
When the Terms of Service Change to Make Way for A.I. Training
NYT > Technology / 2h
Tech companies have been making subtle and not-so-subtle changes to their rules for better access to data for building A.I. We took a look at some of them.
Reimagining the browser for the future of work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
For most knowledge workers, the next few years will be defined in part by a complicated relationship with generative AI. While some jobs will undoubtedly be replaced, many others will be much harder to replace, including those that require human empathy, judgment and reliability. But the baseline level of efficiency will rise, unlocking unprecedented opportunities to accelerate processes and incr
I tried Ultimate Ears' new Everboom Bluetooth speaker, and it nearly blew me away
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The likes of Sabrina Carpenter, CentralCee, and Girl on Couch aren’t just competing against the world’s top artists to be the sound of the summer, they have to face off against Ultimate Ears’ monster of a new speaker: the Everboom. Ahead of its launch today (June 26, but Australian readers will have to wait until July 22), I’ve been putting it through its paces and I’ve been blown away by its per
FireTail Unveils Free Access for All to Cutting-Edge API Security Platform
Next Big Future / 3h
McLean, United States of America, 26th June 2024, CyberNewsWire
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, June 26, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 26, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 26, Wordle #1,103! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times website . A
With AI Tools, Scientists Can Crack the Code of Life
Wired / 3h
Google’s AI research lab DeepMind is steadily building knowledge of how genes and their products work inside the body—and how and why they sometimes go wrong.
Opera’s browser adds AI-powered image generation and better multimedia controls
TechCrunch / 3h
Opera said today it is releasing Opera One’s second version in developer beta with features including new multimedia controls, split tabs, and new AI capabilities. The company is introducing new themes and design elements to give Opera One R2 a fresh look. The company has traditionally placed the multimedia controls on the sidebar. But with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
EasyTranslate thinks augmenting LLMs with humans will give it an edge over pure AI translation services
TechCrunch / 3h
EasyTranslate is headed in a new direction with a new, generative AI-driven platform that it calls HumanAI. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Scary AirPods hack could have someone replace the music you're listening to
Mashable / 3h
Imagine this: You're happily strolling through the park on a summer day, listening to Slayer's fifth album, "Seasons in the Abyss" on your AirPods, when someone abruptly replaces it with Taylor Swift's second effort, "Fearless." Surely such an event would come as a shock, but that's exactly the sort of thing that could happen if a hacker took advantage of a recently disclosed vulnerability, merci
Apple finally adds support for RCS in latest iOS 18 beta
20TechCrunch / 4h
Apple has finally added support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to its Messages app. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Climate X’s founders mortgaged their house to stay afloat — now they’ve raised a $18M Series A
20TechCrunch / 4h
U.K. startup Climate X has raised $18M to help financial services providers assess the impact of climate change on their physical assets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ultimate Ears Embraces USB-C and Launches Everboom Speaker
How-To Geek / 4h
Ultimate Ears is refreshing its lineup with USB-C versions of the Wonderboom, Boom, and Megaboom speakers. Plus, we're getting a brand new Everboom speaker that's primed for outdoor listening.
Air So Polluted It Can Kill Isn’t Being Taken Seriously Enough
31Wired / 4h
Toxic air kills over half a million children every year, yet only once has air pollution been listed as a cause of death on a death certificate.
UE's Everboom speaker is a smaller, floatable version of its Epicboom
Engadget / 4h
Ultimate Ears is expanding its lineup of portable Bluetooth speakers with the Everboom. This one should be pretty safe to take with you on your wildest adventures, as it has a rugged design and an IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating. It can even float, so you can bring it with you into the pool or lake. There's also an Outdoor Boost button, which you can press to bump up the bass and optimize th
Backed by Deutsche Telekom and SoftBank, DTCP raises $450 million for its growth and early stage funds
TechCrunch / 4h
German investment management firm DTCP held the final close of its third growth fund and an initial closing of its new early-stage fund. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Tackling the role human error plays in data breaches
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Cyberattacks today are an inevitable occurrence, rather than mere possibility. Near-daily comes news of another organization seeing their systems taken offline or their data being stolen as a result of a cyber intrusion. The nature of modern businesses means that cybersecurity lapses pose a very real threat to its ongoing survival – and something that every single employee in an organization has
Accel turns to rural India in hunt for future unicorns
28TechCrunch / 5h
Accel, India's most successful e-commerce investor, is making a contrarian move by turning its focus to smaller towns and villages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How to watch Czech Republic vs. Turkey online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Czech Republic vs. Turkey in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final day of the Euro 2024 group stages is here. Whatever happens, the excitement of Euro 2024 is about to start all over again as we whittle down the competition and get ready for the knockout rounds. If you want to watch Czech Republic vs. T
Puzzle Corner history
MIT Technology Review / 7h
When Allan Gottlieb ’67 began editing the Puzzle Corner column in 1966, he was a junior at MIT, majoring in math. Little did he know then that he was undertaking a project that would last for nearly six decades. If you missed our previous celebrations of Allan, read our 2015 profile, “ Puzzle Corner’s Keeper, ” and watch the MIT Alumni Association’s video “ The Puzzle Guy ” from his 50th reunion.
How to watch Ecuador vs. Jamaica online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Ecuador vs. Jamaica in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Few football fans will have Group B teams Ecuador or Jamaica as top picks to win the 2024 Copa America . But part of the fun of international tournaments is seeing how the group stage plays out — to see what twists the early games hav
How to watch Slovakia vs. Romania online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Slovakia vs. Romania in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're down to the last few group games of Euro 2024 . The knockout stages are just days away. That's when the action really picks up. No more second chances. On paper, this Group E fixture between Slovakia and Romania isn't the most exciting fac
How to watch Venezuela vs. Mexico online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Venezuela vs. Mexico in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 Copa America action continues as Venezuela and Mexico face off in Group B. Mexico — who return to the competition after an eight-year absence — are surely the favorites to win this match. Though it's not a foregone conclusio
Last chance: Get this VPN and ad-blocker combo for 3 years for under £20
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through June 26 only, you can get The Awesome AdGuard 3-Year Subscription Bundle for only £19.68 — that's 91% off. Cyber threats can be a big concern, but there’s a lot you can do to bolster your privacy and improve your online security . One of the simplest cybersecurity tools that can also make a huge difference is a VPN. If you want a reliable VPN for you and the whole family, try this
How to watch South Africa vs. Afghanistan online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch South Africa vs. Afghanistan in the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup semi final for free on Disney+ Hotstar . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We have reached the semi-final stages of the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup , meaning that the four remaining sides are just two games away from immortality. Afghanistan have probably been the story of the com
How to watch Georgia vs. Portugal online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Georgia vs. Portugal in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the final day of the Euro 2024 group games. That means the excitement is about to start all over again as the tournament enters the knockout stages. That's when the competition gets serious and the stakes are higher than ever. This Group F fixture
How to watch Ukraine vs. Belgium online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Ukraine vs. Belgium in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're down to the last handful of group games in Euro 2024 . It's about to get serious as the knockout stages are now just days away. But which teams will advance? Ukraine will likely be the sentimental favorites in this Group E decider, but they
Want a remote control for your smart home? SwitchBot has made a Matter-compatible one
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
SwitchBot has launched a unique piece of tech capable of controlling smart home devices and infrared appliances. And the best part is you don’t need to connect it to a smartphone or to the internet as it functions perfectly offline. Aptly named the SwitchBot Universal Remote , it has large spacious buttons, a navigation wheel in the middle, and a 2.4-inch LCD at the top. The company states in the
Julian Assange pleads guilty to espionage but defends himself in court
Engadget / 8h
Julian Assange has formally pleaded guilty to violating the Espionage Act at a federal courthouse in Saipan , the capital of Northern Mariana Islands. The WikiLeaks founder was released from prison on June 24 after reaching a plea deal with the US government and quickly boarded a plane at Stansted Airport to make his way to Saipan. While the deal required Assange to plead guilty to "conspiring to
JLab’s new sports earbuds have ANC and Find My Device support so you can’t lose them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Audio brand JLab has launched a new pair of budget-friendly, wireless athletic earbuds called the Sport ANC 4 . Most importantly, these next-gen earbuds introduce features not seen on other JLab models. Chief among them is Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, which allows the earbuds to listen to the surrounding environment and automatically adjust the strength of noise cancellation. It can block up
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for June 26
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 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for June 26
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
Volkswagen Investing $5 Billion in Rivian and Jointly Create Vehicle Software
Next Big Future / 11h
Volkswagen plans to invest up to $5 billion in electric vehicle startup Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion. The additional $4 billion is expected to be invested following the establishment of a joint venture. Rivian is up about 50% afterhours. The Rivian and Volkswagen Group joint venture will create vehicle software. Volkswagen ... Read more
VW to invest up to $5bn in Tesla rival Rivian
100+BBC News / 11h
Shares in the US-based electric truck and SUV maker jumped by almost 50% after the announcement.
Microsoft’s Mustafa Suleyman says he loves Sam Altman, believes he’s sincere about AI safety
32TechCrunch / 11h
Microsoft's AI CEO has a cozy relationship with the man who used to be his rival, he said on Tuesday. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
10 of the most exciting digital health startups of 2024, according to VCs
TechCrunch / 11h
In the post-COVID world, VCs say it’s not as easy to get excited about investing in digital health. Deal activity in healthcare IT was relatively flat in Q1 2024 at 74 total deals, valued at about $1 billion total, up only 3% from the year-ago quarter, according to PitchBook data. Still, promising startups have grabbed […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OpenAI has delayed its seductive ChatGPT voice assistants
Engadget / 12h
If you’ve been dreaming about spending your summer whispering sweet nothings into the digital ears of one of the seductive ChatGPT voice assistants that OpenAI showed off last month, you’ll have to dream a little longer. On Tuesday, the company announced that its “advanced Voice Mode” feature needs more time in the oven “to reach our bar to launch.” The feature will be available to a small group
Warner Bros. Wants You to Think of HBO Before Max Again
26Gizmodo / 12h
Eagle-eyed observers might have noticed the change with today’s announcement that Lanterns, a drama series based on DC’s Green Lanterns characters , is officially getting an eight-episode series order at HBO. That’s right: HBO at the forefront, instead of being labeled as a “Max Original” for the oft-renamed HBO… Read more...
What's New on Disney+ in July 2024
LifeHacker / 12h
Disney+ is relatively light on new content in July compared to recent months, though new episodes of Lucasfilm's The Acolyte will continue weekly on Tuesdays (episodes drop at 6 p.m. PT) through July 16. Also a highlight is Descendants: The Rise of Red (July 12), a fantasy musical and fourth film in The Descendants franchise (the other three of which are arriving on the platform on the same day).
How to Use the ‘80/20’ Rule for Running
LifeHacker / 12h
Runners often swear by the 80/20 rule for organizing their training—but this is no relation to the Pareto principle of the same name. Let’s talk about where the 80/20 idea comes from, how to implement it, and when it is and isn’t a good idea to train this way. What is the 80/20 rule for running? Briefly, it’s the idea that 80% of your running should be low intensity, and only 20% at medium or hig
Samsung's next big Unpacked event is officially on July 10
Mashable / 12h
Mark your calendars for another big tech showcase in a couple of weeks. Samsung confirmed to press on Tuesday that its next Galaxy Unpacked livestream event will happen on July 10 at 9 a.m. ET. It'll stream on Samsung's website as well as its YouTube channel , as always. One fun twist is that the event is in Paris this time, but if you're watching from home, that's mostly just window dressing. SE
Congratulations, Cybertruck! You finally outsold the DeLorean.
26Mashable / 12h
If you want to know how many Cybertrucks Tesla has sold, just wait for the next recall. Two months ago, Elon Musk's extremely angular EV was recalled because a pad on the accelerator came off, thanks to the soap used, and jammed the pedal to the medal. Result: all 3,878 Cybertrucks then on U.S. roads had to go back to the dealers . And the whole world learned just how many had been sold in the fi
Top Secret Aquatic Drone Spotted on Google Maps
100+Futurism / 12h
Map Mishap The US military's experimental new aquatic drone may carry out stealthy missions in bodies of water the world over. But right now, it's become the easy target for Google Maps nerds, who've already found it unceremoniously sitting out in the open, The New York Post reports . Known as Manta Ray, the uncrewed underwater vehicle can still be seen docked at Port Hueneme naval base in Califo
Volkswagen and Rivian agree to $5 billion partnership
Engadget / 12h
Volkswagen and EV company Rivian have entered a new partnership, and the total price tag for the collaboration could reach an eye-popping $5 billion. The businesses are launching a joint venture to develop platforms for “software-defined vehicles.” According to the press release announcing the deal, the joint venture's work will focus on Rivian's zone-based approach to electric vehicles, which si
Samsung’s next Unpacked event is set for July 10
Engadget / 12h
Samsung’s next Unpacked event will be on July 10. The Paris showcase will be the company’s second of the year, following its Galaxy S24 unveiling (and Galaxy Ring render reveal !) in January. Samsung’s announcement teases “the next generation of Galaxy AI and the ever-expanding Galaxy ecosystem.” The invitation noted the city’s trendsetting reputation, describing it as the “perfect backdrop for t
Samsung's New Foldables Take a French Adventure at Galaxy Unpacked on July 10
Gizmodo / 12h
Samsung’s next generation batch of devices is coming next month. The company has officially announced that Galaxy Unpacked will happen on July 10 at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET . The main event will be live-streamed and hosted from Paris, France, about two weeks before the opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics. Samsung is… Read more...
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, June 26 (game #884)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
How's your week going? It's nice and sunny where I'm writing from, which always makes me happier – and as a further bonus, today's Quordle wasn't too difficult either. If you need some hints, though, you'll find them below. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING:
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, June 26 (game #381)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Another day, another Connections puzzle to complete. This was is of moderate difficulty, so read on for my hints if you need them. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Co
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, June 26 (game #115)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
I was a little out of my depth for today's Strands, but hopefully you'll find it more straightforward than I did. If not, I've got some helpful hints for you below. 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 read on if you don
Samsung just made its next Galaxy Unpacked event official – here's what we know
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
After countless leaks and reports on foldable phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and even a smart ring, Samsung just announced its next Galaxy Unpacked event. All eyes will be on the city of love – Paris – and, judging by the invite, devices that fold. Samsung will officially unveil its new products on July 10, 2024, with an event starting at 9 a.m. ET / 6 a.m. PT/ 2 p.m. BT. Like past Galaxy Unpacke
Welcome to the fediverse: Your guide to Mastodon, Threads, Bluesky and more
TechCrunch / 12h
The fediverse isn't just another social media platform; it's a rallying cry and a manifesto of sorts. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Threads can now show replies from Mastodon and other fediverse apps
Engadget / 12h
Meta just made an important update for Threads users who are sharing posts to the fediverse. The company began allowing users to opt-in to sharing their Threads posts to Mastodon and other ActivityPub-powered services back in March . But the integration has been fairly limited, with Threads users unable
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