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How Waterproof Is Your Apple Watch? Here's What You Need to Know
76How-To Geek / 3h
All models of Apple Watch have come with a water-resistance rating, from the Apple's very first smartwatch released in 2015. But does that make your Apple Watch waterproof? Let's find out.

AI version of sportscaster Al Michaels will deliver custom Olympic recaps
65Mashable / 9h
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, NBC has announced that an AI version of sportscaster Al Michaels will deliver personalized recaps to Peacock users. These 10-minute daily updates, conducted in Michaels' voice, require just a few details for customization: on Peacock, users need to submit their names and select up to three types of sports they want to hear more about. SEE ALSO: Google is worki


The Ryzen 9700X is a key mid-range CPU for AMD’s next-gen chips – and it might be getting a lot more powerful for PC gaming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
If the rumor mill is correct, AMD might just pep up its Ryzen 7 9700X, which will be a workhorse mid-range processor for the next-gen Zen 5 range . With this one you need to understand a brief bit of background, namely that recently, AMD admitted that Ryzen 9000 models won’t be the fastest gaming chips around, as while they’ll outperform Intel, they’ll still lag behind current-gen 7000X3D – at le



Astronauts Sheltered in Escape Vehicles as Debris Menaced Space Station
Futurism / 13min
Shelter in Place Astronauts on board the International Space Station were instructed to shelter inside their respective spacecraft after reports indicated pieces of a broken-up satellite were headed their way. Specifically, the remains of a derelict spacecraft called Resurs-P 1, a Russian commercial Earth observation satellite that launched in June 2013, were spotted by space junk monitor LeoLabs


Early Prime Day deals include the Ring Video Doorbell for only $50
Engadget / 15min
Amazon Prime members can take half off the second-generation Ring Video Doorbell . Its 1080p camera includes motion detection and night vision, and the device supports two-way audio, so you can communicate with anyone approaching your home. Usually, it costs $100, but Prime subscribers can get it right now for only $50. This Ring model is battery-powered, so you won’t need to worry about a compli


SpaceX Launched 1000 Starlink Satellites in First Half of 2024 and Direct to Cell Starting in the Fall
Next Big Future / 18min
SpaceX has launched over 1,000th Starlink satellites in 2024 alone. SpaceX now has over 6,600, providing high-speed internet to 79 countries worldwide. Most of the satellites are Version 2 Mini Starlinks with increased bandwidth. SpaceX has been deploying Direct-to-Cellphone Starlinks since January 2024. This will enable enabling global texting, calling, and browsing with existing unmodified ... R


Can you get a same-day passport? We break down your options for a last-minute renewal or replacement
71The Points Guy / 24min
Some travel mistakes are minor and can be solved pretty easily. Others — like an expired passport — can ruin your vacation before it even starts. Most countries will not allow you to travel with a soon-to-expire passport, so you could be out of luck if yours is close to the expiration date. Related: When and how to renew your passport, according to the State Department Of course, our No. 1 tip is


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: A Blink Video Doorbell and Amazon Echo Pop
LifeHacker / 25min
Prime Da7 2024 is almost here, and early Prime Day deals are going strong. Unsurprisingly, some of the best deals are for Amazon's own products, like this Blink Video Camera Bundle for $59.99 or this 4K Fire TV for $149.99. If you're a Prime Member looking for a video doorbell deal and you wouldn't mind a free smart speaker too, consider this Blink Video Doorbell and Amazon Echo Pop Bundle , whic


Adobe Acrobat Has New Voice-Activated AI Capabilities
LifeHacker / 25min
Acrobat Pro Unlock voice-activated AI assistance across your most important file formats $19.99 at Adobe $19.99 at Adobe Adobe Acrobat isn’t just for PDFs anymore. Both Acrobat Standard ($12.99 per month) and Acrobat Pro ($19.99 per month) now offer a voice-activated AI Assistant that works across more of the file formats you use every day. It can help you tackle your work at a quicker clip. Adob


You Should Add Gua Bao to Your Shopping List
LifeHacker / 25min
Bread is the one food that never lets me down. It’s always filling, delicious, and the variety offered around the globe always keeps it interesting. One of my favorite breads is the pudgy gua bao bun, and if you haven’t already, you should definitely add this one to your weekly rotation. What are gua bao (buns)? The gua bao (additionally transliterated as koah-pau, gua-pao, or simply called a bao


What You Need to Know About The Acolyte's Lightsaber-Shorting Metal
Gizmodo / 27min
With a swing of a wrist gauntlet, and the head-butt of a sinister helmet , The Acolyte’s mysterious dark Stranger carved a path into Star Wars history this week with a single, shocking move: strikes that sent the laser blades of his Jedi foes sputtering out of existence. But while we’ve seen lightsaber-resistant… Read more...


Nobody Wants to Game on Mouse and Keyboard Anymore
Gizmodo / 33min
It’s been a long while since we saw any Valve branding on a controller that didn’t have a screen attached to it . Then, out of the blue, Valve’s helping a Japanese gaming hardware company, Hori, stick a Steam button on a brand new controller. At the same time, why is arguably the most influential company in PC gaming p… Read more...


American Airlines adds 4 LaGuardia routes, growing presence in NYC
The Points Guy / 54min
American Airlines is growing in its New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hub with new “sun-and-fun” destinations. The carrier is adding four routes from LGA this winter, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. All four routes are to popular warm-weather destinations, three of which are cities in Florida. American will fly twice daily to Orlando and West Palm B


Anthropic wants its AI assistant Claude to be your favorite coworker
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Anthropic has upgraded its Claude generative AI assistant to be more useful in the office. Claude Pro and Claude Team subscribers can now better organize and track their work with the AI assistant thanks to the new Projects and Artifacts features. Projects are both a place for storing and interacting with data for tasks. Users can upload all their documents, code, and other relevant data into one


TikTok's Instagram competitor that no one's heard of is flopping
Mashable / 1h
Instagram wants to be TikTok with Reels, and now TikTok wants to be Instagram with Whee. Like Instagram, Whee allows users to post and edit photos and message other users. It launched earlier this month in some countries to little fanfare. According to TechCrunch, as of Tuesday, the app was only downloaded on 13,000 iOS devices and a little over 10,000 times on Android devices. It has yet to brea


The Steam Summer Sale is here to empty your bank accounts
Engadget / 1h
It’s that time of year again. The Steam Summer Sale is officially live , offering deep discounts on thousands of games and even the Steam Deck. The sale goes until July 11, so you have a bit of time to browse and fill up that wishlist. The venerable Steam Deck is on sale , with some caveats. The deals only apply to the LCD model , and not the newer OLED version. Also, the 256GB LCD is not on sale


An ID verification service for TikTok, Uber and X reportedly left its credentials open for a year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Identity verification company AU10TIX kept a set of admin credentials exposed for more than a year, possibly allowing threat actors to steal its customers’ sensitive data. AU10TIX verifies user identities on behalf of its clients, which include, among others, TikTok, X, and Uber, via selfie pictures and scans of people’s driver’s licenses. Cybersecurity researchers from spiderSilk were the first


Watch Amanda Waller Absolutely Slay the Suicide Squad Anime's Ending Song
Gizmodo / 1h
Warner Bros. has released the incredible ending credit sequence of its new Suicide Squad anime series, and whatever you feel about the DC team’s morally dubious director, Amanda Waller , you owe it to yourself to give it a watch. Read more...


Hawk Tuah girl's merch is already raking in lots of cash
Mashable / 1h
If Hawk Tuah Girl was hesitant about her sudden overnight fame, maybe things are starting to shift now that the cash is rolling in. The viral star, real name Hailey Welch, has reportedly begun making good money via merchandise. Rolling Stone contacted Fathead Threads, a local Tennessee apparel brand working with Welch to sell shirts and hats . Jason Poteete from Fathead told Rolling Stone that th


Man Swallows Pill Containing Wireless Camera Live on Stage, Streams Inside of Body for Audience
27Futurism / 1h
What if we could peer inside the human body wirelessly without having to resort to endoscopy, a procedure that requires anesthedia and careful technique to minimize complications? Thanks to a startup called Pillbot, we might soon have a high tech alternative. During a fascinating TED talk — yes those are still a thing, occasionally — cofounder and engineer Alex Luebke showed off the company's lat


The One Big Reason Not To Fly Delta To New York
View from the Wing / 1h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...


How to qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass with one credit card sign-up bonus
The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to bring a designated travel companion on all your Southwest flights, including paid and award tickets. The only out-of-pocket costs are any taxes and fees (which start at just $5.60 each way). For frequent Southwest flyers, this can easily be worth thousands of doll


Xbox Gaming coming to select Amazon Fire TV devices in July
Engadget / 1h
Soon you’ll have another means of playing Game Pass titles without breaking the bank for an Xbox Series X|S console. Microsoft and Amazon are teaming up to bring Xbox Gaming to select Amazon Fire TV devices in July. According to Microsoft , Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers in over 25 countries will be able to access the Xbox app with the Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Stick 4K.. Once the new


How to Turn Off the iPhone's Always-On Display
How-To Geek / 1h
The iPhone's Always On Display keeps the clock and iOS lock screen visible at all times. If you don't want that, disabling the feature requires only a quick trip to the settings menu.


Three (Possibly Superior) Alternatives to Rain Gutters


LifeHacker / 1h
Water is the enemy of all homes—a little over one-fifth of insurance claims involve water damage, and not only from a broken pipe or a leaking toilet. Just about any aspect of your living space can be ruined by a rainstorm, which is why we have complex roof systems to keep all that water out. But keeping water off your head with a solid roof is just half the battle—you also have to keep water run


TechCrunch Minute: Reddit is taking a stand against AI crawlers
TechCrunch / 1h
Reddit is taking a stand against AI companies — or at least asking them to pay up. Earlier this week, Reddit announced that it’s changing its Robots Exclusion Protocol, also known as its robots.txt file. This dry-sounding edit is part of a larger negotiation/battle between the AI companies that are hungry for content they can […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Best-ever Southwest offers: Earn up to 120,000 points with a business credit card
32The Points Guy / 1h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. For Southwest loyalists, a cobranded Southwest credit card is a great way to earn points toward travel. Right now, there are elevated offers on the carrier’s two business cards — Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card and Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card . You can


Shopping app Temu is “dangerous malware,” spying on your texts, lawsuit claims
30Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / A person is holding a package from Temu. (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto ) Temu—the Chinese shopping app that has rapidly grown so popular in the US that even Amazon is reportedly trying to copy it—is "dangerous malware" that's secretly monetizing a broad swath of unauthorized user data, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Griffin cited r


T-Mobile users enraged as “Un-carrier” breaks promise to never raise prices
Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In 2017, Kathleen Odean thought she had found the last cell phone plan she would ever need. T-Mobile was offering a mobile service for people age 55 and over, with an "Un-contract" guarantee that it would never raise prices. "I thought, wow, I can live out my days with this fixed plan," Odean, a Rhode Island resident who is now 70 years old, told Ars last week. Ode


NASA will pay SpaceX nearly $1 billion to deorbit the International Space Station
29Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Illustration of the SpaceX Dragon XL as it is deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage in high Earth orbit on its way to the Gateway in lunar orbit. (credit: SpaceX) NASA has awarded an $843 million contract to SpaceX to develop a "US Deorbit Vehicle." This spacecraft will dock to the International Space Station in 2029 and then ensure the large facility makes a controlled reentry


ISS Astronauts Forced to Take Shelter After Russian Satellite Mysteriously Disintegrates
Gizmodo / 1h
Fragments from a defunct Russian satellite have formed a large cloud of debris in low Earth orbit, posing a potential threat to the International Space Station (ISS) and with the crew having to take shelter while mission control checked for the chances of collision. Read more...


Massive authentication vulnerability risks compromising much of the internet
Mashable / 1h
Another day, another newly discovered exploit. But this vulnerability has the potential to be a really big problem. This week, Progress Software announced that it had discovered two new items for the common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE) list of the enterprise product MOVEit Transfer, a popular way for businesses to securely transfer and exchange sensitive files and data. SEE ALSO: Two MIT s


MagicSchool thinks AI in the classroom is inevitable, so it’s aiming to help teachers and students use it properly
TechCrunch / 1h
These days, when you hear about students and generative AI, chances are that you’re getting a taste of the debate over the adoption of tools like ChatGPT. Are they a help? (Yay! Great for research! Fast!) Or are they a harm? (Boo! Misinfo! Cheating!). But some startups are taking the arrival of generative AI in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon Prime Day is coming — here’s what you need to know about the internet’s favorite sale
The Points Guy / 1h
Amazon Prime Day, the unofficial Amazon holiday, will start at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 16 and runs through July 17 . Amazon has already begun offering some deals early, and you can preview them here . You must be a Prime member to receive discounts on selected Prime Day items. An annual Prime membership costs $139 per year, but students can sign up for Prime for $69. Alternatively, you can try a t


Zuckerberg disses closed-source AI competitors as trying to ‘create God’
TechCrunch / 1h
In the conversation, Zuckerberg said there needs to be a lot of different AIs that get created to reflect people's different interests. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


A Quiet Place: Day One Is a Well-Intentioned Misfire
Gizmodo / 1h
A Quiet Place: Day One admirably tells a brand new story in a world where aliens with incredibly sensitive hearing have invaded and killed anything that makes a sound. It follows two new characters with a simple, relatable goal, each of whom finds a small slice of humanity in an unfathomable, inevitable situation.… Read more...


Buy American AAdvantage Miles For 50% Off (1.88 Cents Per Mile)
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Buying miles & points strategically can be a good value , especially for first and business class travel. Going back a few years, American AAdvantage used to consistently have different promotions on purchased miles each month. However, in early 2022, American increased the cost to purchase miles , and seemingly gave up on selling miles , as the program has pretty consistently had the same 35% of


6 Best Time Tracking Apps on Android
How-To Geek / 1h
If you're always running from one deadline to another, a time-tracking app can help you build effective time-management habits. They'll help you concentrate on doing deep work and actually free up more hours in the day for doing other stuff.


The nation's oldest nonprofit newsroom is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
Engadget / 2h
The Center for Investigative Reporting, the nation’s oldest nonprofit newsroom that produces Mother Jones and Reveal sued OpenAI and Microsoft in federal court on Thursday for allegedly using its content to train AI models without consent or compensation. This is the latest in a long line of lawsuits filed by publishers and creators accusing generative AI companies of violating copyright. “OpenAI


AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Outage in Europe
45NYT > Technology / 2h
The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.


Andrew Ng plans to raise $120M for next AI Fund
26TechCrunch / 2h
AI bigshot Andrew Ng’s AI Fund, a startup incubator that backs small teams of experts looking to solve key problems using AI, plans to raise upwards of $120 million for its second tranche. A filing with the SEC shows that the AI Fund’s second fund, AI Venture Fund II, has so far amassed $69.75 million […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Deal alert: Fly nonstop to Hawaii from $190 round-trip
43The Points Guy / 2h
When it comes to dream destinations, Hawaii is very likely at the top of most people’s bucket lists. Whether you’re a solo traveler looking for an outdoor adventure, a newlywed planning a honeymoon or a parent seeking a great vacation for the family, the Hawaiian Islands are a dream destination. Paradise isn’t cheap, but you can save significant money on your Hawaii vacation right now thanks to a


China Finds Something Strange in Sample Retrieved From Moon
100+Futurism / 2h
Lunar Graphene Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analyzing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020. They found naturally occurring "few-layer graphene" for the first time, as state-run news agency Global Times reports , which could have major implications for humankind's plans to make use of local resources once on the lunar surface. The disco


What to Plant (and Where to Plant it) to Keep Your House Cooler
LifeHacker / 2h
If you want to avoid high energy bills from running your AC at full blast all summer long, there’s one often overlooked feature that can help: Your landscaping can help to keep your house cool in the summer by adding shade to areas that would otherwise absorb a lot of heat. Adding plants and other smart landscaping features can make a big difference in keeping your interior cooler and reducing ut


How to Snap Windows in macOS Sequoia
LifeHacker / 2h
Until now, Windows has always offered better split-screen multitasking and window management features than Mac. Sure, it's right there in the name, but Window's Snap assistant offered perhaps the most intuitive way to split and manage multiple windows on the same screen. Mac tried with Stage Manager, but it's not the same thing. Now, with macOS Sequoia (currently available as a Developer beta), A


Samsung accidentally reveals plans to release a RISC-V CPU — this might be the mysterious MACH-1 AI accelerator that could rival Nvidia's H-series GPU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Samsung may have accidentally revealed that it is developing a RISC-V CPU/accelerator. The slip happened during a session titled “Unlocking the Next 35 Years of Software for HPC and AI” at the recent ISC conference, where a slide talking about the UXL Foundation (Unified Acceleration Foundation), mentioned a "RISC-V CPU/AI accelerator from Samsung." This has sparked speculations about the South K


Is JetBlue Planning On Opening Airport Lounges? It Seems Not…
500+One Mile at a Time / 2h
For years, there have been rumors of JetBlue possibly opening airport lounges, since that has obviously been a weak point of the JetBlue premium experience. Earlier this year, there were claims that JetBlue might be close to announcing something. Unfortunately that no longer seems to be the case, though… JetBlue’s rumored Mosaic Clubs in Boston & New York In March 2024, Enilria reported on rumors


Shop the best tablet deals ahead of Prime Day 2024
Mashable / 2h
Prime Day 2024 is officially coming. We knew it would land sometime in July, but this week, the brand confirmed the sale will run July 16 and 17 . Now that we all have it marked on our calendars, we're officially on the hunt for early deals. We know the bulk of discounts won't arrive until Prime Day starts, but that doesn't mean some hidden gems won't show up on TVs , laptops , and more. We're tr


Pump up the jams with these 4th of July headphone deals
Mashable / 2h
Need a new pair of headphones ? Now's the time to buy, with some great deals popping off at Amazon just in time for the 4th of July : Best 4th of July Headphone Deals Best Headphone Deal Beats Studio Pro $249.99 at Amazon (Save $100 ) Best Noise-Cancelling Headphone Deal Bose 700 headphones $349 at Amazon (Save $30) Best Apple Headphone Deal Apple AirPods Max $449 at Amazon (Save $101) Ready to g


Grab the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle at Amazon for the lowest price yet
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $168: The Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle (16GB, Basic Pen) is on sale for $271.97 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $439.97. That's a 38% discount, and the lowest price we've ever seen. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle (16GB, Basic Pen) $271.97 at Amazon $439.97 Save $168.00 Have you ever tried packing for a relaxing vacation and realized those 12 b


Apple Loosens Its Grip on iPhone Replacement Parts
How-To Geek / 2h
If you replace your iPhone's display or battery with a third-party component, Apple will disable some of the phone's functionality. This is changing as Apple promises to improve support for third-party parts by the end of the year.


Images of unannounced Samsung watches and earbuds appear to have leaked
Engadget / 2h
Samsung has an Unpacked event scheduled for July 10 , with plenty of hardware announcements expected. A reliable leaker, however, already has images of many of the big hitters, including the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. It’s like Christmas for Samsung fans! First, a caveat. These are leaked images obtained by Evan Blass and published on his Substack and


Hilton Surpass vs. Hilton Aspire: Do you want Gold or Diamond status?
The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re in the market for a personal Hilton card and are willing to pay an annual fee to receive a great welcome offer and benefits, you may be wondering whether to apply for the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card (see rates and fees ) or the benefits-heavy Hilton Honors American Express Aspire


VW taps Rivian in $5B EV deal and the fight over Fisker’s assets
TechCrunch / 2h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Am I the only one whose head is spinning from all of the transpo news this week? Reminder, it’s only Thursday morning. Let’s jump in! Oh wait, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Lord of the Rings' Barrow-Wights Are Following Tom Bombadil to Rings of Power Too
49Gizmodo / 2h
We already had word that Tom Bombadil, noted merry fellow , was going to be heading to Amazon’s take on Middle-earth when The Rings of Power returns for season two . But it looks like he’ll be bringing a few frightful figures often associated with his material in Lord of the Rings—the ghoulish Barrow-wights. Read more...


FCC rule would make carriers unlock all phones after 60 days
53TechCrunch / 2h
Specifically, according to the FCC, carriers would simply have to provide unlocking services 60 days after activation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


This Is How I Fixed the Windows Update Error 0x80070643
How-To Geek / 2h
Microsoft releases updates for Windows to add new features and fix bugs in the current version. Most updates download without problems, but some can cause errors during the download. One such error is Windows update error 0x80070643, which occurs while downloading the Windows 10 KB5034441 update.


Microsoft has gone too far: including a Game Pass ad in the Settings app ushers in a whole new age of ridiculous over-advertising
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Windows 11 is getting out of hand with its push for advertisments, frankly - remember the recent full-screen pop-up to persuade users to install Edge or other Microsoft services? Then another advertisment was placed in the Start menu, and now Microsoft has finally worn my temper thin - with a new Game Pass ad coming to the Settings app. This will likely arrive in the July update for Windows 11, o


SCOTUS tears down Sacklers’ immunity, blowing up opioid settlement
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Grace Bisch holds a picture of stepson Eddie Bisch who died as a result of an overdose on outside of the U.S. Supreme Court on December 4, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a nationwide settlement with Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin. (credit: Getty | Michael A. McCoy ) In a 5-4 ruling, the US Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an opioid se


Apple’s “Longevity, by Design” argues its huge scale affects its repair polices
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Apple has a lot to say about the third-party battery market in "Longevity, by Design," specifically about how many batteries fail to meet testing standards. (credit: Apple) Earlier this week, Apple published a whitepaper titled " Longevity by Design ." The purpose, Apple says , is to explain "the company's principles for designing for longevity—a careful balance between product durabili


Study: Scribes in ancient Egypt had really poor posture during work
46Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Statues depicting the high dignitary Nefer and his wife (Abusir, Egypt). (credit: Martin Frouz/Czech Institute of Egyptology/Charles University.) Repetitive stress injuries are a common feature of modern life, especially for office workers who spend a good chunk of their working days at a desk typing on a computer. Apparently, scribes in ancient Egypt suffered from their own distinctive


AI-generated Al Michaels to provide daily recaps during 2024 Summer Olympics
87Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Al Michaels looks on prior to the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 14, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (credit: Getty Images ) On Wednesday, NBC announced plans to use an AI-generated clone of famous sports commentator Al Michaels ' voice to narrate daily streaming video recaps of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, w


Delta SkyMiles & Hilton Honors Reciprocal Promotions
41One Mile at a Time / 3h
This spring, we saw a promotion rewarding Delta SkyMiles members for staying at Hilton properties. Now we’ve seen a promotion introduced that rewards Hilton Honors members for flying with Delta, as flagged by AwardWallet . I wanted to go over the details of the new offer, and also recap the details of the other offer that was introduced some time back. Get rewarded with Hilton Honors for Delta fl


Mattel Is Finally Making Your Favorite Games Colorblind Friendly
Gizmodo / 3h
I still remember Uno nights with my family and how my red-green colorblind grandfather always needed help distinguishing his cards. I always attributed it to the nature of the game and never really saw it as inaccessibility. It wasn’t until Mattel announced it would make Uno and a few of its other most popular games… Read more...


Actually, You CAN'T Buy a Stingray on eBay to Track Your Friends and Enemies
Gizmodo / 3h
Earlier this week, we noticed that a Harris Stingray was for sale on eBay for a cool $100k. Police have historically used these notably creepy surveillance devices to grab mobile traffic out of the air via cell tower emulation. Yes, someone was selling one of these suckers for lots of money, and it had garnered a… Read more...


Steam Game Recording might be one of its best features yet, allowing players to capture and share footage using the launcher itself
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Valve has added a new Game Recording feature to Steam. The feature, currently in beta, does what it says on the tin; allowing players to capture and share game footage through the Steam launcher without any external software. The Game Recording feature is detailed on its dedicated landing page , where it explains that players can use it to capture individual highlights or even record "entire camp


Influencer Disturbed When Her “AI Clone” Starts Engaging in Dark Fantasies
54Futurism / 3h
Rogue Clone After an influencer released an AI clone of herself to interact with her followers, The Conversation reports , the situation quickly turned dark as her mostly male fans engaged in sexualized "scary" conversations — and, in many cases, the chatbot played right along. It was so disturbing that influencer Caryn Marjorie unplugged her AI clone CarynAI after several months, even though the


Alibaba unveils the network and datacenter design it uses for large language model training
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Alibaba has revealed its datacenter design for LLM training, which apparently consists of an Ethernet-based network in which each host contains eight GPUs and nine NICs that each have two 200 GB/sec ports. The tech giant, which also offers one of the best large language models (LLM) around via its Qwen model, trained on 110 billion parameters, says this design has been used in production for eigh


Florida Family Takes NASA to Court Over Home Damaged by Space Trash
Gizmodo / 3h
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Scientists Make 'Living' Skin for Smiling Robots in Horrifying Vision of the Future
100+Gizmodo / 3h
Are you a fan of robots but just think they should have human-like skin and smile more? Well, you’re in luck, weirdo. Read more...


As battery startups fail, Sila snaps up $375M in new funding
22TechCrunch / 3h
Amid a fraught environment for battery startups, Sila has raised $375 million to finish construction of a U.S. factory that will scale its next-generation battery technology for customers like Mercedes-Benz and Panasonic by the end of 2025. Sila, formerly known as Sila Nanotechnologies, is slated to finish construction of its Moses Lake, Washington plant in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


How to Carve a Chicken Like an Adult
LifeHacker / 3h
It doesn’t matter if you’ve painstakingly roasted your very first broiler chicken, or you’ve realized that tearing apart the grocery store rotisserie bird with your hands isn’t good etiquette for when your date comes over. At some point, you’ll need to know how to carve a chicken. The good news is, it’s pretty easy. Here’s how to carve a chicken in a few simple steps. What you’ll need: A large cu


27 of the Best Introspective Movies to Watch All by Yourself
LifeHacker / 3h
I’ve always been perfectly content to watch movies by myself. Seeing a movie with a crowd is all well and good if it’s an action flick or a comedy, but there are movies that demand more focus and reward careful attention—and having kids, partners, and even friends in the room with you can frankly be very distracting. What follows are 27 of the best movies to watch solo and get quietly lost in. Th


Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is getting a re-release this summer for PC and consoles, with enhanced visuals and new PS5 DualSense features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Star Wars : Bounty Hunter is set to re-launch this summer for PC, PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X | S , and Nintendo Switch . Scheduled to release on August 1 and priced at $19.99 (around £16.99), Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is an enhanced re-release version of the 2002 GameCube and PS2 game developed by LucasArts. Those who pre-order will also get a 10% discount when the game launches later th


US government warns key open source programs aren't sufficiently protected
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In a joint report by the FBI, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its Canadian and Australian counterparts, experts have warned many open source programs lack sufficient protection against emerging and evolving threat actors. In its analysis of 172 open source projects, the CISA highlighted the importance of using memory-safe languages in preventing many vulnerabili


Top-notch food, more routes — but no lounges — to define JetBlue’s Mint experience in second decade, airline’s president says
22The Points Guy / 3h
When JetBlue debuted its swanky Mint cabin a decade ago, there were plenty of skeptics. Essentially a lie-flat business-class seat, Mint marked a dramatic departure from the egalitarian cabins that had defined the airline since its launch in 2000. But the cabin has won over passengers since being introduced in June 2014. Today, it’s largely known for its high-end accommodations — like its spaciou


Rabbit R1 has a major security flaw in its code
Mashable / 3h
"All [Rabbit] R1 responses ever given can be downloaded," according to an R1 research group called Rabbitude. Rabbit and its R1 AI device has already been dunked on for being nothing more than an Android app wrapped up in a hardware gadget, but something much more alarming is afoot. SEE ALSO: I tested Rabbit R1 vs. Meta AI: The winning AI assistant will surprise you The report (via The Verge ) sa


Startups scramble to assess fallout from Evolve Bank data breach
TechCrunch / 3h
Fintech-friendly Evolve Bank disclosed a data breach, saying it may have impacted customers and partners. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Meta starts testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram
30TechCrunch / 3h
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that the company will begin to surface AI characters made by creators through Meta AI studio on Instagram. The tests will begin in the U.S. The social media company’s announcement comes on the same day as a16z-backed chatbot company Character.ai is rolling out the ability for users to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Play PC Games on the Big Screen With a Steam Deck Dock
How-To Geek / 3h
Take some time away from your PC with a Steam Deck dock, and enjoy some great games on the big screen.


10 Years Later, I'm Still Using This Popular Android Automation App
How-To Geek / 3h
Tasker has been around for more than a decade, and the project is still going strong with an active developer and an ever-growing community. No other app matches its flexibility or power. And ten years later, it remains the gold standard for automation on Android.


Dish TV Might Give You Free Netflix
How-To Geek / 3h
Dish TV and other traditional TV providers have had a rough few years, as media companies consolidate and demand more money to be included in TV services, and months-long carriage disputes shut down access for paying customers. Dish has a new idea to keep people subscribed: free Netflix.


Universal's Latest Halloween Horror Nights House Is a Frosty Ghostbusters Fright
Gizmodo / 3h
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood rings up Ghostbusters for their latest haunted house announcement. The annual Halloween events kick off Friday, August 30 at Universal Studios Orlando, and Thursday, September 5 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Read more...


New design tools finally put the AI into Figma
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Notice anything different about Figma ? The popular mock-up software has just received a new look UI - but scratch beneath the surface and users will find a host of new tools, including AI features. It was only a matter of time, of course. With AI coursing through the veins of every major design software, it was always a question of when, not if, Figma added artificial intelligence to its product


YouTube may be planning to give us new AI song generators this year – and this time the music labels could let it happen
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The battle between the music industry and the rampant, often copyright-infringing, use of AI to train and compile data sets has been heating up for quite some time. But now YouTube is reportedly negotiating with record labels to pay for that privilege instead. It seems that Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records are in talks with the Google-owned platform about paying


The foldable phone market is still tiny – Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's big opportunity to expand it by doing these three things
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As I gear up for what should be another exciting Samsung Galaxy Unpacked , with the July 10 event set to feature new foldable phones, smart watches, and a smart ring, I'm reminded of the still harsh truth about the folding phone market: it accounts for just 1.5% of global smartphone sales. If you consider that the global phone market is worth $509 billion , then 1.5% of that market, or $7.9 billi


Everything new on Prime Video in July 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Like clockwork, all the best streaming services announce the new movies and shows for the month to come and now it's Prime Video's turn to reveal everything coming to the platform in July 2024. Just like our list of everything new on Max in July 2024 , Prime Video's list has an equal balance between older Hollywood staples like Laurence of Arabia (1962) and recent cinema releases like Luca Guadag


6 reasons to choose Celebrity Edge for your Alaska cruise
The Points Guy / 3h
Heads up, cruisers, there’s a new cruise ship option in Alaska — and it’s a game changer. Travelers have long had plenty of choice in Alaska, with options including traditional cruise ships from lines like Holland America and Princess Cruises , tricked-out megaships from Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean and small ships from the likes of Seabourn and UnCruise Adventures . Now Celebrity Cr


NASA gives SpaceX the privilege of crashing the ISS into the sea
Engadget / 3h
SpaceX just won a $843 million contract to, basically, crash the International Space Station (ISS) into the sea. It’s part of a NASA program to safely deorbit the ISS within the next ten years. The ISS has been continuously operating since 1998 and, like all things, has been aging. The space station is due to end its orbital tenure in or around 2030. However, NASA doesn’t want the whole thing jus


The Trick American Airlines Uses To Sell You A Better Seat – Not Give It To You – And Keep Your Money
View from the Wing / 4h
When American Airlines sells you something and doesn’t deliver it, their position is often that they get to keep the money. If it's part of a 'bundle' like what is sold as a Main Plus fare, and they don't deliver parts of the bundle, you don't get any money back. Continue reading ...


This comeback cruise line just released details of 2 new luxury ships
The Points Guy / 4h
Luxury cruise line Crystal is about to double the size of its oceangoing fleet by adding two new 690-passenger vessels, the first of which is set to debut in 2028. The line has released details of the two new 61,800-ton vessels following the announcement of a partnership with Fincantieri, the Italian shipyard that will build them. Both ships will offer all-suite accommodations, including single-o


Just in time for Prime Day, Target's Circle Week is back July 7 through 13
Mashable / 4h
Prime Day 2024 finally released its July dates, and with them come an avalanche of competing sales . Target is among the rival retailers to launch their summer sales with the return of Circle Week, coming July 7 through 13 . While other retailers require a paid membership to shop the deals, Target's Circle membership is free and gains you full access to all the deals. Target claims this is their


Amazon deal of the day: Score the Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle for an all-time low price ahead of Prime Day
Mashable / 4h
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Kindle Scribe (32GB) Essentials Bundle $314.97 at Amazon (save $175) BEST TV DEAL Amazon 50-inch Omni Series Fire TV $299.99 at Amazon (save $180 with Prime-exclusive coupon) BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL Roborock Q7 Max robot vacuum and mop $279.99 at Amazon (save $320) BEST TABLET DEAL Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet $109.99 at Amazon (save $80 as a Prime m


Valve launched a native game recorder app for Steam Deck
Mashable / 4h
It's kind of a dire time for social clip sharing features on game consoles , but the Steam Deck soldiers on. Valve revealed on Wednesday that Steam is getting a native app called Steam Game Recording, which does exactly what you think it does: records videos of your gameplay and allows you to edit and share them online. It's available on Steam on PC, of course, but Valve clarified it's also verif


Fiji Airways Will Adopt American AAdvantage Miles As Its Currency
View from the Wing / 4h
Fiji Airways doesn't have a points program. They're the primary carrier at their destination, and haven't seen the need to invest for locals. For foreigners, if you're going to Fiji it's probably only once and you're not going to stay loyal to the airline. There are passengers who connect over Fiji, of course, and where points could sway their choice of destination and therefore carrier. But they


Why and How Will Superintelligence Impact You and The World?
Next Big Future / 4h
Ilya Sutskever, X-Chief Scientist at OpenAI has created a new startup Safe Superintelligence. Ilya was the Chief Scientist at OpenAI and enabled OpenAI to become the leader in Artificial Intelligence. Sutskever has made several major contributions to the field of deep learning. He is notably the co-inventor, with Alex Krizhevsky and Geoffrey Hinton, of AlexNet, ... Read more


Rondo Energy funding shows a new way across the climate startup ‘valley of death’
22TechCrunch / 4h
Climate tech startups especially those building hardware, face a particular challenge when trying to move beyond the prototype or pilot phase and start selling finished products to customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


ChatGPT Is Giving Bad Info About Where to Vote in Battleground States
Futurism / 4h
Bad Bot OpenAI's ChatGPT was caught spitting out false voting information for battleground states, CBS News discovered , in another grim sign of how AI is poised to upend elections. The errors came to light after reporters at CBS asked for basic information on voting requirements, polling locations, and other questions that a typical voter would ask if they lived in states such as Michigan, Penns


New TV show from Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd gets an official title, but you won't be able to watch it on Netflix
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Richard Gadd, the brainchild behind Baby Reindeer , Netflix 's biggest hit of 2024 so far, is making a new TV series – but it won't be released on the streaming giant. In a joint HBO -BBC press release, the two entertainment behemoths confirmed that Gadd's next project, titled Lions , will debut on their respective cable and terrestrial TV channels, plus streaming platform BBC iPlayer, when it's


Amazon consolidates Amazon Clinic into the One Medical brand
TechCrunch / 4h
Amazon is folding its Amazon Clinic telehealth service into its primary care business One Medical, the company announced on Thursday. The company explained in today’s blog post that, to simplify Amazon’s primary care offering for customers, the service has now been rebranded to Amazon One Medical Pay-per-visit, and now offers more affordable per-visit pricing. Customers […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All


Now live: Etihad Guest makes changes to award redemptions, elite status and more
400+The Points Guy / 4h
Etihad Airways has implemented a wide range of changes to its Etihad Guest loyalty program . Under the new system, there are some winners and losers. Etihad Guest is an under-the-radar frequent flyer program, and customers can usually find valuable partner sweet spots on its published award charts. For example, some TPG staffers prefer to book American Airlines flights through Etihad as they’ve f


Everything new on Max in July 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
If you thought that Max's catalog of movies and shows was extensive, then its list of new titles coming in July 2024 is about to prove you right. Over the coming weeks, Max is releasing another wave of new additions that are set to make our best Max movies and best Max shows lists longer. You can always rely on Max for releases fresh from the movie theater, which is why we think it's one of the b


The Boys Completes Its Supernatural Infinity Stones With Jared Padalecki
39Gizmodo / 4h
Supernatural ’s Jared Padelecki confirmed he’s finally ready to make an appearance on The Boys following the CW’s recent cancelation of the Walker, Texas Ranger reboot. Read more...


Identity Verification Firm Used by X, TikTok, and Uber Exposed Users' Driver's Licenses
Gizmodo / 4h
A prominent identity verification firm that has contracted with TikTok, Uber, X, and other large platforms, left a set of administrative login credentials exposed to the internet for more than a year, according to a report from 404 Media. The credentials could have allowed a bad actor to access sensitive user… Read more...


YouTube Wants to Pay Record Labels to Create Soulless Versions of Your Favorite Artists
Gizmodo / 4h
The largest AI chatbot companies are sprinting around, trying to make multi-million dollar deals with news networks and Reddit to train their AI models with human-made content—legally. Now, Google-owned YouTube wants to ink similar deals for its existing AI music replication software —a new report details how the … Read more...


How to Store All Your Passwords in Your Mac's Menu Bar
LifeHacker / 4h
With the launch of the Passwords app in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 (currently in Developer beta ), Apple has made it easy to find and access all your passwords, Passkeys, and even two-factor authentication codes with ease. What used to take a trip through various Settings app menus is now just a click away. But as good as the Passwords app is, it's little more than an app wrapper for the iCloud Key


How to Delete Pictures of Your House From Real Estate Sites
LifeHacker / 4h
There's no shortage of realty sites out there, and there's not a huge amount to differentiate them—in the end, they're all built to facilitate property deals. One of the things they have in common is that they all keep details of properties—including listing photos—online, even years after they are sold, rented, or otherwise taken off the market. In other words, if your home or apartment has ever


Just in time for the debates, Meta fixes bug impacting users’ political content settings on Instagram and Threads
TechCrunch / 4h
Meta has fixed the bug that caused people to believe the company had adjusted their selections in a political content settings tool without their consent. The issue had impacted users on both Instagram and Threads, seemingly resetting users’ content settings back to the default, which limits the amount of political content users see from people […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers


Save up to 50% on Coleman camping gear, Kindles, Keurig coffee makers, and more during the Amazon 4th of July sale
Mashable / 4h
The countdown to 4th of July is on and if you're looking for some stellar summer deals, we're seeing plenty of offers. Here are some of the best deals to shop during Amazon's 4th of July sale: Best deals at Amazon's 4th of July sale Best tech deal Kindle Scribe essentials bundle (16GB, basic pen) $271.97 at Amazon (save $168) Best robot vacuum deal Shark AI Ultra $299.99 at Amazon (save $299.01)


Aubrey Plaza brings wit and wisdom in 'My Old Ass' trailer
Mashable / 4h
Imagine if you could go back and give younger you some snarky advice — that's Aubrey Plaza in this trailer for "My Old Ass."


Youtubes Stable Volume Normalization Is Coming to More Devices
How-To Geek / 4h
You've probably run into the issue where a movie, TV show, or other video can be too quiet at parts and too loud at other parts. Google is rolling out a new feature in the YouTube app for TVs (not YouTube TV) that aims to address that issue on TVs.


Engineers Can Build a Site to Secure Nuclear Waste for 100,000 Years. Who Will Live Nearby?
Gizmodo / 4h
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here . Read more...


The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will sail around Asia starting next year
The Points Guy / 4h
It’s been only a few weeks since The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection shared images of Ilma, the second ship in its fleet . Now, the luxury sailing arm of Marriott Bonvoy is back with news on the collection’s third ship: the Luminara. Starting in 2025, Luminara will begin sailing in Asia, a first for the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection . Journeys are currently planned from December 2025 through May 20


YouTube Premium's new features include picture-in-picture for YouTube Shorts
Engadget / 4h
YouTube has recently launched a bunch of new features for Premium subscribers, including a quick way to skip the more boring parts of a video. When users double tap on a video, it will now skip ahead to what YouTube has marked as the more interesting portions of it based on a combination of AI and viewership data. The capability is now live in the US for Android users, though it's rolling out to


New Research Casts Doubt on What Killed the Last Living Mammoth
Gizmodo / 4h
The last mammoths to walk the Earth did not succumb to inbreeding after hundreds of generations, despite being stuck on a remote island off the coast of Siberia. That’s the finding of research published today in Cell which interrogated 21 woolly mammoth genomes to understand how the population’s genetic diversity may… Read more...


YouTube Premium upgrade adds smart downloads and picture-in-picture mode for Shorts
TechCrunch / 4h
YouTube is adding several new features for Premium users, including smart downloads and support for picture-in-picture mode for Shorts, as well as a wider rollout of its “Jump Ahead” feature for navigating through videos. The Google-owned video streaming platform already allows background play and picture-in-picture mode for long-form videos so you can consume content while […] © 2024 TechCrunch.


TechCrunch Disrupt joins forces with Google Cloud for Startup Battlefield 200
TechCrunch / 4h
TechCrunch is joining forces with Google Cloud as its lead partner for Startup Battlefield 200. This event will highlight and support the most promising startups from around the globe at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, which will take place in San Francisco from October 28-30. At the heart of this collaboration is a shared vision of fostering […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use


I built my dream turntable using Pro-Ject's new Configurator, and now I have to sell my house
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
I really like Pro-Ject's turntables – I've been testing some of its more affordable options, and I love the way they sound – so when the firm announced its new Configurator , which enables you to build the ultimate turntable by specifying everything from the power supply to the plinth, I didn't need to be told twice. I've now specced the turntable of my dreams, and all I need to do now is sell my


Elden Ring's latest patch makes Shadow Realm Blessings stronger following difficulty complaints
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FromSoftware has released a new patch for Elden Ring following the release of the game's one and only expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree . Since the downloadable content (DLC) launched last week, some players have been expressing frustration with difficulty scaling when it comes to enemies, with others claiming the Shadow of the Erdtree is too hard. While some boss fights are significantly harder t


New MOVEit Transfer security flaws have been discovered — so patch now
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A new vulnerability in the managed file transfer solution MOVEit Transfer (MFT), which allows threat actors to bypass authentication and tamper with other people’s files as they see fit. The company disclosed finding the vulnerability earlier this week, but has also revealed a patch is available now, with users advised to apply it immediately and secure their networks. The vulnerability, describe


How Does Google's Find My Device Work and Is It Secure?
How-To Geek / 4h
Google has long had a built-in service aptly named "Find My Device" for tracking and locating Android devices. However, thanks in large part to the Apple AirTag, people want to be able to track more than their phones. Google revamped the "Find My Device" service in responsehere's what you need to know.


Get them before they’re gone: Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash tickets are on sale now
400+The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Even though Halloween is months away, this is the time of year when theme parks start releasing information on their fall spooky season offerings — and also begin putting tickets on sale. It may seem early, but we can assure you it is not. Popular dates sell out quickly, so you need to plan ahead if you do


NASA Hires SpaceX to Destroy the International Space Station
200+Futurism / 5h
SpaceX Deorbiter NASA has officially chosen SpaceX to deorbit and destroy the International Space Station in 2030. In a press release , the space agency announced that the Elon Musk-led space company had been selected to develop a "US Deorbit Vehicle " that's designed to pull the aging orbital outpost out of its orbit and burn up during its swan song reentry through the atmosphere. "This decision


Time strikes a deal to funnel 101 years of journalism into OpenAI's gaping maw
Engadget / 5h
Time has joined a growing number of publications to sign a licensing deal with OpenAI . The ChatGPT creator will legally be able to train its large language models on 101 years worth of the storied publication's journalism, as Axios first reported. OpenAI will also have access to real-time content from Time , with the apparent aim of answering user queries about breaking news. In return, OpenAI w


Best microSD Cards of 2024
How-To Geek / 5h
MicroSD cards are nifty little chips that increase the storage of your favorite gadgets. While most microSD cards will work just fine with your device, some are faster and more reliable than others. Thats why weve handpicked the best for you.


Samsung Unpacked 2024: Galaxy Z Fold 6, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Ring and everything else to expect
Engadget / 5h
The summer is usually a quiet time for tech news but Samsung is about to shake things up a bit. The next Samsung Unpacked event is set for July 10 . It will take place in Paris at 3PM local time, which is 9AM ET. The company released its Galaxy S24 devices earlier this year after its first Unpacked of 2024 , so it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see new versions of the traditional smartphone format


Scales helped reptiles conquer the land—when did they first evolve?
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / Upper left: a reconstruction of Diadcetes. Below: false color images of its foot and tail prints. Right: the section of the tail that left the print. (credit: Voigt et. al./Urweltmuseum GEOSKOP.) Their feet left copious traces in muddy Permian floodplains, leaving tracks scattered across ancient sediments. But in one slab of such trackways, scientists uncovered something more: the trace


Character.AI now allows users to talk with AI avatars over calls
35TechCrunch / 5h
a16z-backed Character.AI said today that it is now allowing users to talk to AI characters over calls. The feature currently supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese. The startup tested the calling feature ahead of today’s public launch. During that time, it said that more than 3 million users had […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights


Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Which Amazon device is right for you?
Mashable / 5h
Echo Dot vs. Echo Pop: Specs Credit: Chart: SaVanna Shoemaker / Mashable Design: We like color options The Echo Dot and the Echo Pop are nearly the same size, but while the Echo Dot is round the Echo Pop has a flat face. It basically looks like a cross-section of the Dot. The Echo Dot (left) and Echo Pop (right) — as you can see, the Echo Dot has been graced with toddler spaghetti fingers. Credit


Click to Spark
21Mashable / 5h
Great tech makes human potential nearly limitless. Join us as we explore how the latest Copilot+ PCs can activate smarter, more efficient, and ultra-productive ways to find your rhythm. is a joint initiative by: Presented by Features 5 Copilot AI features that are on by default in Microsoft products By Christian de Looper at Mashable 4 ways AI can help you land your dream job By David Paiz Torre


Bounty Hunter Is Star Wars' Latest Classic Gaming Remaster
Gizmodo / 5h
At some point, Aspyr will run out of classic Star Wars games to polish and re-release—but there’s a lot of them, and we still haven’t gotten the Rogue Squadron games, god dammit—but today is not that day. This morning, the developer announced it had locked eyes on its next bounty: Jango Fett’s origin story shooter , Bou… Read more...


The Best Early Prime Day Deals for Back to School
LifeHacker / 5h
Prime Day kicks off July 16, but you don't need to wait that long if you're looking for school supplies. Amazon already has sale pages dedicated to K-12 school and college students with products from many categories. If you wait for Prime Day to officially arrive, you might find better deals; but if you're looking to get started on your shopping now, here are the best sales to check out. Designed


I’ve Been Running in a Sun Shirt and Wow, You're Missing Out
LifeHacker / 5h
I knew that other people ran in sun shirts, but I never thought running in a sun shirt was for me. Long sleeves on a hot day? No thanks. Instead, I coated my arms, neckline, and back in sunscreen, and cringed as it mixed with sweat during my run and turned into a gross, drippy slime. I sometimes missed a spot, and enjoyed patches of sunburn on my shoulder blades. Just comes with the summer runnin


Get a Blink Outdoor 4 system with a Blink Mini 2 for $50 in an early Prime Day deal
Engadget / 5h
Prime Day isn't until next month but Amazon is already discounting a lot of great items for Prime members. The latest steal comes courtesy of a 64 percent discount on the Blink Outdoor 4 and Blink Mini 2 bundle . It normally costs $140 for the duo but, right now, you can pick them up for $50. The combination of the Blink Outdoor 4 and the Blink Mini 2 keeps you covered inside and outside your hom


NordVPN Threat Protection Pro is now even better at keeping you safe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
NordVPN, one of the best VPNs around today, has earned a certification stating its Threat Protection Pro platform can protect against the majority of common phishing attempts, making it the first VPN with an anti-phishing certification. The AV-comparatives Anti-Phishing certification test puts products through their paces by testing them in real-world conditions to high reliability standards. Nor


Samsung unveils a powerful new 200MP telephoto camera sensor that could be heading to the Galaxy S25 Ultra
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We're unlikely to see the Samsung Galaxy S25 unveiled before January 2025, but in the meantime, Samsung has unveiled a trio of new mobile camera lenses – one of which, a flagship 200MP camera, may well find its way into the Galaxy S25 series next year. Announced via a press release , the sensor series is led by the ISOCELL HP9. It has a 200MP resolution, 12% better light sensitivity, and a 10% im


TikTok to challenge Amazon Prime Day with its own sales event in July
TechCrunch / 5h
TikTok is gearing up to challenge Amazon’s Prime Day event in July. The social network announced on Thursday that TikTok Shop is holding a “Deals For You Days” sales event in the U.S. starting on July 9. The announcement comes a few days after Amazon revealed that its annual Prime Day sales will take place […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Fiji Airways Adopts American AAdvantage As Loyalty Program
97One Mile at a Time / 5h
This is fascinating. We know that Fiji Airways will be joining the oneworld alliance soon, as a full member. That’s not all — it has now been announced that Fiji Airways will actually adopt American AAdvantage as its loyalty program, as flagged by Ramsey Qubein . Fiji Airways will use American’s loyalty program Fiji Airways has announced that it will use the American AAdvantage loyalty program as


My Wait for a Windows Version of Popular iPad App GoodNotes Was Worth It
How-To Geek / 5h
Goodnotes gained popularity among the younger generation of iPad users because it makes note-taking fun and keeps files organized. The only downside was that the app was only compatible with iOS devices. Luckily, Goodnotes finally released a Windows version, and here are the things you need to know.


JSX Goes After Delta With Aggressive Expansion In Salt Lake, New York, And Florida
View from the Wing / 5h
JSX has announced a significant expansion to their schedule, with three new and returning seasonal airports, in what to me is one of their most aggressive and exciting moves. They're re-entering seasonal Salt Lake City, and adding New York - Florida from convenient and underserved airports with flights beginning in late November and into December. Continue reading ...


12 hotels where you can stay for half price (or break even) with your Amex Platinum credit
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers a slew of incredible perks for travelers, ranging from statement credits to status upgrades to lounge benefits . This results in one of the best collections of membership perks of any card out there for its undoubtedly high $695 annual fee (see rates and fees


The Xbox app and Game Pass Ultimate library are coming to select Amazon Fire TV devices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Microsoft and Amazon have announced that the Xbox App is coming to Amazon Fire TV next month. As of July, this collaboration also means that the Xbox Game Ultimate Pass game library will be available on select TV’s with a compatible Fire TV Stick and Bluetooth-enabled controller. Users will gain access to hundreds of cloud-enabled games directly through the Xbox app on select Fire TV devices, no


LockBit hackers lied — they didn't hit the US Federal Reserve after all
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The researchers were right - the LockBit ransomware gang didn’t break into the US Federal Reserve, as it so boldly claimed earlier this week. Instead, the “juicy” banking information it leaked on its website recently belongs to a different, commercial bank. It doesn’t change the fact that people’s sensitive information is being exposed, but it does tell plenty of the state of LockBit after the Cr


Hilton & Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (SLH) Partnership Details
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
In February 2024, Hilton announced plans to launch an exclusive new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Earlier this month, we saw the partnership go live in a very limited capacity. More properties have now been added to this collaboration, though I’m still puzzled by the rollout… Hilton partners with SLH for boutique luxury hotels Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World


New Movie Uses AI to De-Age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright to What They Looked Like in the 90s
59Futurism / 6h
Back to the Future Beloved Hollywood filmmaker Robert Zemeckis wants us to recall the good old days, back when his movies weren't critical flops and commanded hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. And so, in his new, eras-spanning movie "Here," the director reunites his "Forrest Gump" co-stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright as if it were still the 90s, with the two actors looking younger


Forget Prime Day, JBL's Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker is over $50 off at Walmart right now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you're looking for one of the very best Bluetooth speakers but don't want to spend too much money, get yourself to Walmart: it's currently offering over $50 off the JBL Charge 5 speaker, which is down from the usual $179.95 to just $128.04 . That's a decent saving of $51.01. Amazon is close with a price of $135 . If you like the sound of that but live in the UK, Amazon is currently doing the s


Reliance Jio kicks off Indian telecom price hike
20TechCrunch / 6h
Reliance Jio, India’s largest telecoms operator, has initiated what analysts expect to be an industrywide increase in tariffs in the world’s second largest wireless market, raising some of its plans by more than 20%. Jio’s revised pricing structure, effective July 3, sees its entry-level Rs 155 ($1.87) plan, offering 2GB of data and unlimited calls, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Finnair unveiling huge new Schengen Lounge with expanded capacity and space for Oneworld elites
The Points Guy / 6h
Finnair is showing off its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) that’s slated to open on July 9. The lounge will primarily serve customers traveling on short-haul flights within Europe and passengers connecting in Helsinki from the U.S. and traveling onward to Finland’s Lapland and the wider Nordic and Baltic regions. The new lounge will accommodate up to 440 passengers, an upgrad


The job of pollsters has become much harder. Here’s how they’re responding
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: setthaphat dodchai via Getty ) Last December, a joint survey by The Economist and the polling organization YouGov claimed to reveal a striking antisemitic streak among America’s youth. One in five young Americans thinks the Holocaust is a myth, according to the poll. And 28 percent think Jews in America have too much power. “Our new poll makes alarming reading,” declared The Econ


Google Chrome for Enterprise is getting even more controls — but this could be a good thing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google has announced the rollout of even more enterprise browser management features designed to enhance security and productivity for corporate users. The move reflects the growing trend of enterprise browsers evolving into specialized tools for workforce management, with Garner predicting such tools will be pivotal in delivering productivity and security software across work devices by 2030. Th


Here's What Happens If You Simply Stop Paying Your Debts
LifeHacker / 6h
Student loans, credit cards, medical bills—we've all thought about just saying, you know, "screw it." I mean, seriously—what's the worst that can happen if you simply never pay off your debts? Sure, there are obvious impacts, like a major blow to your credit score. But if you're feeling tempted to eschew a debt payment plan altogether, you should know that the long-term consequences are often sev


10 of the Best Science Kits for Kids
LifeHacker / 6h
Things have changed a lot since I was a kid. Science is actually cool now, for example—my kids actually want to learn as much about the world around them as they can, and they can do so in their home with the wide variety of educational kits available to help them learn about geology, physics, paleontology, chemistry, and other branches of study. Not only do these kits give kids a head start in t


How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Watch Indiana Fever vs. Seattle Storm in the WNBA for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Interest in the WNBA has exploded this season, and that has a lot to do with the emergence of Caitlin Clark . The young star dominated college hoops in recent years, and everyone has been desperate to see whether that infl


Reneé Rapp and Rachel Sennott talk finstas and flirting on Instagram's 'Close Friends Only' podcast
Mashable / 6h
Internet 'It' girls Rachel Sennott and Reneé Rapp sat down together for Instagram 's new Close Friends Only video podcast. SEE ALSO: Instagram teens are regularly recommended sexual and explicit videos, new report finds In addition to dishing on their upcoming projects, the Bottoms actor/co-writer and Mean Girls star talk about their friendship and flirting techniques with their characteristic wi


'A Quiet Place: Day One' review: Lupita Nyong'o deserves better
Mashable / 6h
Enough. Clearly someone must say it. So for good measure I’ll say it twice: Enough. Not every successful horror conceit merits a sequel and prequel . Not every monster is unendingly scary. Not every doomed world is rich with stories . To prove this look no further than A Quiet Place: Day One , a prequel so far from its origins that even its title is a stretch. Aside from Djimon Hounsou, who is wa


The Debate Over Aspen Airport’s Future…
22One Mile at a Time / 6h
Aspen is known for being one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the United States, and it’s home to a lot of very wealthy people. However, the airport has an uncertain future when it comes to commercial service. That’s because the airport facility needs some major upgrades, which many locals remain opposed to, fearing that it could lead to a lot more commercial service to the airport. In t


Even More Superman Set Pictures Tease Some Potential Foes
Gizmodo / 6h
The Street Fighter movie may not have directors, but it does have a release date. The Freaky Friday sequel has officially entered production. Kevin Feige teases the unexpected with Marvel’s Wonder Man series. Plus, what’s coming on Evil, and a new look at Bluey’s brief return. Spoilers away! Read more...


A leaked patent shows us our first detailed look at Xbox's canceled Keystone cloud console
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The patent for Xbox 's Keystone cloud console has been leaked, providing us with our first detailed look at the canceled device. First spotted by Windows Central , the patent on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website shows features several blueprint images of the Xbox console and confirmed that the patent was filed in June 2022. If you look at the images provided, it's clea


7 best new games coming to Meta Quest 3 from the UploadVR Summer Showcase 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
This year's UplaodVR Summer Showcase was an hour-long event that introduced us to many titles heading to the best VR headsets that might soon be worthy of being called the very best VR games out there. You can check out the full showcase too to see everything that was announced, but to keep things simple, I've picked out my seven favorites that are coming to the Meta Quest 3 and am highlighting t


SoftBank forms AI healthcare JV in Japan with Tempus
24TechCrunch / 6h
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son announced on Thursday that the Japanese tech giant has set up a joint venture in the country with Chicago-based health tech company Tempus. Together, the pair plan to develop AI-powered personalized medical services, by way of analyzing data in Japan under the name SB Tempus. The company plans to start […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u


Rabbit R1 jailbreakers uncover huge security flaws, including some that let internal data be viewed by literally anyone
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Rabbit R1 has been found to contain multiple security vulnerabilities which not only could have allowed threat actors to read other people’s sensitive information, but also allowed them to send emails from the rabbit.tech subdomain. Rabbitude, a community that formed around the unique AI assistant device, with the goal of reverse engineering the device, recently published two separate article


These 5 Tricks Helped Fix My YouTube Music Recommendations
How-To Geek / 6h
I'm a big YouTube Music fan dating back to Google's original Play Music subscription service. However, like anyone with Apple Music or Spotify, over the years, algorithm and song suggestions eventually started to struggle. Here's how I fixed it and started loving YouTube Music again.


As Spain gets its latest VC fund, Southern Europe appears to be on a roll
24TechCrunch / 6h
While startup valuations have plummeted since the bull run of 2021-2022, a factor that’s hit the European startup ecosystem particularly hard, there’s one region of Europe where the correction has slightly worked in its favor: the South. Evidence for this was apparent during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, as time and time […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pers


Illumex is using GenAI to ease pain of getting good data into LLMs
26TechCrunch / 6h
By now we know how crucial it is to have quality data for use by large language models (LLMs), but getting data ready for the models has been an early challenge for companies, an opening that represents an opportunity for an enterprising entrepreneur. Enter Illumex, a two-year-old Israeli startup from the former VP of AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Directo turns a TikTok travel hack into a deal-finding Chrome extension
TechCrunch / 6h
A travel hack that went viral on TikTok teaches users how to save money on hotels and Airbnbs by booking directly with the properties themselves. Now, a new startup, Directo, will help travelers find those same deals with the help of a Chrome extension that points you to the property’s website, where you’ll often find […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Axelera lands new funds as the AI chip market heats up
24TechCrunch / 6h
Axelera designs AI-running chips and systems for applications like security, retail, automotive and robotics. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Our 7 favorite summer cruises for all types of travelers
The Points Guy / 6h
The best part of summer cruising is that there are more cruising options than in any other season. Cruises to destinations like Alaska and Scandinavia are highly seasonal; go in the summer, or you can’t cruise there at all. Even the Mediterranean is somewhat seasonal, with most cruise lines leaning heavily into summer and moving ships to warmer destinations during the cooler months. While putting


Microsoft pauses Windows 11 update as it’s sending some PCs into an infinite reboot hell
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Windows 11 just got its latest update , but Microsoft has put it on hold following the discovery of a bug that’s seriously bad news. This is the KB5039302 update, which is an optional download for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, so it’s still in preview, ahead of its release as the cumulative update for July 2024 next month. The showstopper of a bug puts affected PCs into what’s known as ‘reboot hell’


YouTube reportedly wants to pay record labels to use their songs for AI training
Engadget / 6h
Much of the conversation about AI has revolved around the use of copyrighted materials to train models . YouTube is allegedly taking steps to avoid this issue, offering major musical labels payment to license their songs for AI training, the Financial Times reports . Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records are all reportedly involved in talks with the Google-owned platf


How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Chicago Sky in the WNBA for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Last season's champs meet Chicago Sky in the next WNBA fixture on the schedule. The Las Vegas Aces have not blown away the competition this year, but they are still stacked with stars including A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum.


Infinidat Revolutionizes Enterprise Cyber Storage Protection to Reduce Ransomware and Malware Threat Windows
Next Big Future / 7h
Waltham, Massachusetts, 27th June 2024, CyberNewsWire


South Korean telco deliberately infected thousands of users with malware
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
One of the largest telecommunications providers in South Korea allegedly targeted hundreds of thousands of its own customers with malware in a bid to stop them using torrenting sites. Local media outlets claim Korea Telecom (KT) used illegal methods to try and curb the use of peer-to-peer (P2P) downloading software. Apparently, KT set up an entire division dedicated to developing, maintaining, an


Margaritaville’s new cruise ship is kind of a mess; I loved it anyway
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip to sail on Margaritaville at Sea Islander for the ship’s preview voyage. The views expressed below are entirely hers and were not subject to review by the cruise line. It wasn’t exactly cheeseburgers in paradise, but there were cheeseburgers — and they were amazing. So were the cabins, pizza, coffee and entertainment. Those are just a few


Google uses AI to add 110 new languages to Translate
Engadget / 7h
While Google Translate is far from perfect, it's still a helpful way to gain information or engage in conversation. Now, that option is expanding as Google uses AI to give Translate 110 new languages , such as Cantonese, Punjabi (Shahmukhi) and NKo. About a quarter of the languages come from Africa and Google claims that all the new ones together represent 614 million speakers — about eight perce


American Airlines Admirals Club access: How you can get into the airport lounge
100+The Points Guy / 7h
Citi is a TPG advertising partner. The American Airlines Admirals Club is a place to relax and recharge before a flight on American Airlines or its partners. Inside the lounge, you can expect complimentary refreshments, free Wi-Fi and a place to sit away from the hustle and bustle of the airport terminal . You’ll find Admirals Clubs in nearly 50 airports worldwide, including major American hubs l


Google Translate has learned 110 new languages with the help of AI
22Mashable / 7h
Google Translate has gotten much faster when it comes to learning new languages, and it's thanks to generative AI . On Thursday, Google announced its Translate tool now knows 110 new languages, thanks to the company's PaLM 2 large language model. SEE ALSO: Here's how Google thinks AI should be regulated For the full list of new languages that are supported, check out Google's help page Highlights


YouTube is reportedly talking to major labels for AI music deals
Mashable / 7h
YouTube is reportedly holding licensing talks with major record labels for permission to use more songs to create AI-generated clones, according to the Financial Times . The publisher, which cited "three people familiar with the matter", said YouTube "offered lump sums of cash" to Universal, Sony, and Warner, in order to persuade more artists to hand over their music for AI training. According to


Power your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and more with a $22 multi-port cable
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Through July 21, get an InCharge X Max 100W 6-in-1 ultra-fast charging cable on sale for just $21.99 (reg. $39.99). In our digital world, staying connected has become essential. Whether it’s for work, entertainment, or keeping in touch with loved ones, our portable devices are indispensable. However, our devices all eventually run out of battery power, which is why having a reliable, versa


The Download: the future of music AI, and climate tech funding
MIT Technology Review / 7h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Training AI music models is about to get very expensive AI music is suddenly in a make-or-break moment . On June 24, Suno and Udio, two startups that let you generate complete songs from a prompt in seconds, were sued by major record labels. The labels alleged


Netflix just canceled a new fantasy series from Dark's producers before it even aired, and I'm really not happy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Netflix’s canceled shows list has just got bigger as the best streaming service has axed the highly-anticipated fantasy series The Grimm Reality from the producers of Dark, despite filming being completed – and it’s a disappointment to say the least. According to Deadline , filming for The Grimm Reality began in late 2022, so it’s surprising to see the project canned after such anticipation. The


Texas Mom And Toddler Booted Off United Flight After Misgendering Flight Attendant
26View from the Wing / 7h
A United Airlines passenger flying from San Francisco to Austin with her young child was kicked off her flight on Wednesday after misgendering a flight attendant. It's disputed whether the misgendering incident is the only reason for her removal. Jenna Longoria was traveling with her 16-month-old son and her mother. She says that the misgendering was an accident. The airline, though, says that "a


Steam Deck gets a built-in game recorder
Engadget / 7h
While there's a bunch of third-party apps and services you can use to record your Steam games, you now have a native option that's built right into the Steam client. Valve has launched its own game recorder in beta, and yes, it also serves as a native recorder on the Steam Deck . You can either set the feature to start recording in the background the moment you keep playing or set it to only star


Retro Consoles Look Bad on Modern TVs, Here's Why and How to Fix It
How-To Geek / 7h
You cant beat playing retro games on original hardware, but its no secret that old systems tend to render poorly on modern 4K TVs. If you want to preserve that beautiful pixel artwork, youll need a CRT or a video scaler.


Orby is building AI agents for the enterprise
28TechCrunch / 7h
Orby AI, is building a generative AI platform that attempts to automate a range of different business workflows, including workflows that involve data entry, documents processing and forms validation. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


PortSwigger, the company behind the Burp Suite of security testing tools, swallows $112M
TechCrunch / 7h
Sometimes the most successful startup ideas come from people building tools to solve their own needs. Such was the case with Dafydd Stuttard, a security expert who goes by Daf. Nearly two decades ago, living in the small market town of Knutsford in Cheshire in the northwest of England, Daf was working as a security […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Many workers already accept the future of work will be AI-powered
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
New research has revealed three-quarters (77%) of workers are preparing to trust artificial intelligence more to help improve work efficiency and productivity - however a lot lies on the future. A report from Salesforce found only one in 10 workers currently trust AI, with around one-quarter (26%) expecting AI to operate autonomously within three years, and a further two in five (41%) expecting i


Miami Airport Getting In-Terminal Sleep Pods
46One Mile at a Time / 8h
Miami-Dade officials have just approved plans for new sleep pods at Miami International Airport (MIA)… Wait N’ Rest nap rooms coming to Miami Airport Wait N’ Rest has just received approval to operate two sleep centers at Miami Airport. One sleep center will be located on the third floor of the south terminal, while the other will be located on the third floor of the north terminal. It’s not enti


DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro leak suggests GoPro-beating action cam is en route
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We've long rated the DJI Osmo Action 4 as the best alternative to the GoPro Hero 12 Black in our guide to the best action cameras , but a new leak suggests that DJI has a successor en route – and this time it could have a 'Pro' moniker. The reliable DJI leaker @Quadro_News has spotted the registration of a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro on the website for the TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Governmen


Mac users rejoice! The ChatGPT app is finally available for everyone, not just subscribers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Anyone can now download the ChatGPT app on the Mac and use it, including non-paying users – previously the app was restricted to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. OpenAI announced in a post on X that you can now “get faster access to ChatGPT to chat about email, screenshots and anything on your screen with the Option + Space shortcut.” You can download the app via the official website , enabling more con


Steam players' use of controllers has tripled since 2018
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Valve has shared how many of its Steam users are playing games with a controller. In a new Steam blog post , Valve revealed that more players are choosing to play Steam games with a controller than ever, and that since 2018, the daily average controller use has tripled from 5% to up to 15%. It also confirmed that 42% of these controller sessions are using the Steam Input feature. In terms of whic


The Morning After: Microsoft’s Surface Pro Copilot+ is the best Surface tablet yet
Engadget / 8h
Twelve years on, Microsoft has finally made an Arm-powered Surface tablet that doesn’t send our reviewers into a rage. The 2024 Surface Pro , or the Surface Pro Copilot+, is the fastest and most efficient Microsoft tablet we’ve seen, especially when paired with its Flex keyboard. The new OLED screen is great, and its NPU allows for powerful AI features. Engadget However, those much-hyped AI featu


Selena Gomez does Martin Short's makeup in delightful 'Kimmel Live!' interview
Mashable / 8h
"Only Murders in the Building" stars Selena Gomez and Martin Short played with makeup on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". Watch.


4 Reasons You Should Wait Until 2025 to Buy a Gaming Laptop
How-To Geek / 8h
If youre thinking about upgrading your gaming laptop, postpone the upgrade to 2025 unless your current PC is dead or can't run the games you want to play. 2025 is when we'll see next-gen mobile GPUs and current gaming laptops will miss out on some important upcoming features.


Amazon hit with fresh class action-style suit in UK — $3.4BN in competition damages sought for 200,000+ sellers
TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon is facing another competition lawsuit in the UK. The latest claim, which was filed Thursday, is seeking more than £2.7BN in damages — or around $3.4BN at current exchange rates — before the UK’s Competition Appeals Tribunal. The case is being brought by Andreas Stephan, a professor of competition law at the University of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon Plans New Discount Store With Items Shipped Directly From China, Reports Say
35Gizmodo / 8h
Amazon plans to launch a new store that will allow U.S.-based shoppers to buy low-cost, unbranded items delivered directly from China, according to new reports from CNBC and The Information . The plan is widely seen as an attempt to compete with China-based competitors like Temu and Shein. Read more...


Google Sheets is getting a major speed boost when it comes to your most complex tasks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Sharpening your spreadsheets at work and on the go is set to get a lot faster thanks to a major update to Google Sheets . Google's spreadsheet software has unveiled a range of improvements which it says will make the platform "run significantly faster" when making calculations on popular browsers . Users on Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge will benefit from the boosts, which also promise improvem


Odaseva raises $54M to secure Salesforce users
TechCrunch / 9h
Securing cloud services remains a challenge for enterprises. That’s why several companies have been working on security solutions that specifically address that need. In the latest example of that, Odaseva has raised $54 million in funding. This startup focuses on one sole use case: securing Salesforce environments. Silver Lake Waterman is leading this round, with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right


Trump–Biden Debate Conspiracies Have Already Flooded the Internet
48Wired / 9h
Republican lawmakers, right-wing media outlets and influencers, and Trump himself are pushing conspiracies about Biden’s health and the debate in general.


Ouch: JetBlue Disabling Doors At Mint Business Class Seats
47One Mile at a Time / 9h
JetBlue is known for its excellent Mint business class product . On the carrier’s new Airbus A321neos and A321LRs, the airline has a business class product with direct aisle access from every seat, plus privacy doors. Well, at least that has been the case up until now. Soon the airline will be locking the doors at individual seats on some jets, in order to save money… JetBlue A321neo Mint doors w


The Samsung Galaxy S25's chipset woes could be solved by an unlikely silicon player
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Samsung is no stranger to equipping its Galaxy smartphones with different chipsets in different regions, but the company has traditionally stuck to a two-chipset approach on occasions where it’s been unable to offer the same chips across the board (see the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S24 lines). With the Samsung Galaxy S25 line, however, Samsung is reportedly considering adding a third chipset into the


Amazon hits $2 trillion market valuation for the first time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
In a historic milestone, Amazon has reached a market cap of more than $2 trillion for the first time, while maintaining its position as the fifth most valuable company in the world. Dominated by Big Tech, the top five sees Amazon in fifth place with a market cap of $2.014 trillion, trailing far behind current leader Microsoft, which currently holds prime position with a market cap of $3.360 trill


The Boys viewers have a new season 4 fan theory after episode 5's release on Prime Video, and I think they're right
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Full spoilers follow for The Boys seasons 3 and 4. The Boys season 4 is barrelling towards its conclusion, but Prime Video viewers think they've already worked out one of its most shocking (potentially, anyway) reveals. With the release of this season's fifth episode – titled 'Beware the Jabberwock, My Son' – we've only got three more entries to enjoy before The Boys departs our screens again. Bu


NASA's 3D tour of a famous cosmic masterpiece is exquisite
26Mashable / 9h
It's hard to pick a favorite view of space , but many astronomers hold dear the Pillars of Creation , a stunning cloud of interstellar gas and dust that resembles a human hand. Now NASA scientists have created a narrated 3D tour of this cosmic marvel, a small portion of the enormous Eagle Nebula about 6,500 light-years away in the Milky Way. Rather than an artistic rendering, the movie (shown bel


These climate tech companies just got $60 million
MIT Technology Review / 9h
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . Some people track sports scores or their favorite artists’ tour set lists. Meanwhile, I’m just waiting to hear which climate tech startups are getting big funding awards from government agencies. It’s basically the same thing. Every few years, the US agen


‘SimCity’ Isn’t a Model of Reality. It’s a Libertarian Toy Land
72Wired / 9h
Beneath its playful exterior, the beloved game that inspired a generation of real-world urban designers betrays a partisan view of social planning.


I Didnt Need Better Keyboard Shortcuts, I Needed the New Stream Deck Neo
How-To Geek / 9h
Whether you just want a physical button to press to open an app or have more complex needs, the Elgato Stream Deck Neo is a compact controller geared to casual (first-time) users but suitable for all kinds of desks.


Austin-based Ironspring Ventures raised $100M to invest in the industrial revolution
26TechCrunch / 9h
When Ironspring Ventures launched in 2020 to back startups in industrial sectors like construction and manufacturing, it was one of very few early-stage venture firms paying attention to those capital-intensive sectors. Now, the firm is doubling down. The Austin, Texas-based firm raised $100 million for its second fund to focus on industrial startups. This is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res


Meta's Oversight Board made just 53 decisions in 2023
Engadget / 9h
The Oversight Board has published its latest annual report looking at its influence on Meta and ability to shift the policies that govern Facebook and Instagram. The board says that in 2023 it received 398,597 appeals, the vast majority of which came from Facebook users. But it took on only a tiny fraction of those cases, issuing a total of 53 decisions. The board suggests, however, that the case


New leak reveals what Apple could be planning for the Apple Watch X – and it could have the biggest display yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Apple’s plans for its 10th anniversary Apple Watch – supposedly dubbed the Apple Watch 10 or the Apple Watch X – have been doing the rounds for a couple years now, but there’s never been much certainty over what exactly the product will look like. Now, though, a new leak has emerged that claims to show off official CAD designs for the Watch, and it contains some interesting surprises. The leak ha


A home of interconnected internet-facing devices is a security nightmare, report shows
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The internet of things (IoT) has been gradually filling our homes with internet enabled devices, but the guise of convenience and home management has paved the way for a security nightmare, experts have warned. The Bitdefender - Netgear 2024 Threat Report [ PDF ] has claimed maintaining a secure network of IoT devices is becoming more difficult thanks to critical vulnerabilities going unpatched w


Bluesky lets you curate accounts and feeds to follow with its Starter Pack feature
TechCrunch / 10h
Social network Bluesky has added a new feature for users to create a curated list of people and custom feeds to follow. This feature, called “Starter Pack,” is intended to help users joining the social network to find interesting content right out of the gate. Existing users can add accounts and custom feeds to create […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Air India Airbus A350 Flying International Routes, To Dubai & London
400+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Air India is in the process of reinventing itself, after being privatized . This is quite a project, and part of this includes taking delivery of 470 new aircraft over the coming years, in order to modernize the fleet. Air India has been acquiring new Airbus A350s , which are the carrier’s new flagship long haul aircraft. For several months, these planes exclusively operated domestic flights. As


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for June 27
Mashable / 10h
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


Remembering 'The Paperboy': The Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron team-up that shocked the world
Mashable / 10h
This weekend, Netflix is teaming up Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman for A Family Affair , a cute new rom-com directed by Richard LaGravenese ( Living Out Loud ). The film is about a young woman named Zara (Joey King) whose boss, a former teen heartthrob actor (Zac Efron), starts sleeping with her mother (Nicole Kidman), much to Zara's horror. And yes, that is a story that could very much be the basis


Meet the collective of creators who raised $1.6 million for humanitarian relief in Gaza
Mashable / 10h
Nikki Carreon started Creators for Palestine with a single image of Snoopy on her Close Friends story on Instagram . The 25-year-old YouTuber wanted to raise money for humanitarian relief in Gaza. Three weeks later, Carreon sat in the Try Guys video studio, watching as Keith Habersberger from the Try Guys tried various Palestinian foods as viewers sent in cash. The money raised for organizations


Score an extra $30 off a top-rated stock screener — for life
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TL;DR: Improve your investing game with a lifetime subscription to stock screening and education platform Tykr , on sale for an extra $30 off with coupon code SAVENOW through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Tyke Tykr Stock Screener: Premium Plan Lifetime Subscription $149.99 at The Mashable Shop $900.00 Save $750.01 Stonks. Apes. HODL. YOLO. Diamond Hands and Paper Hands. The stock market'


Attention, software developers: Get MS Visual Studio Pro 2022 for only $45
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TL;DR: Through July 21, you can snag Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows on sale for just $44.99 (reg. $499). Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows $44.99 at The Mashable Shop $499.00 Save $454.01 As a software development professional, having the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you’re a seasoned develope


Get a lifetime of job application support for just $68
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TL;DR: Get assistance landing your next job with a lifetime license to LazyApply Job Application Basic . It's on sale for just $67.99 (reg. $149) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: LazyApply LazyApply Job Application Basic: Lifetime License $67.99 at The Mashable Shop $149.00 Save $81.01 In today’s competitive job market, finding and applying for jobs can feel like a full-time job in


The 15 best British TV shows of 2024 (so far) — and how to watch them
Mashable / 10h
Can British TV slow down for a second? This year has already been a monster of a year for must-see series out of the UK, and we're only halfway done. From the spectacular return of Doctor Who to the most talked-about show of the year, not one but two brilliant comedies about 18th-century outlaws, a series that makes us cry still thinking about it, the steamy return to the Ton, and the triumphant


ChatGPT for macOS is now available for everyone
Mashable / 10h
Earlier this month, OpenAI's ChatGPT app became available for Apple's macOS platform , but only for ChatGPT Plus subscribers. Now, this restriction has been removed, and ChatGPT for macOS is available for all users. SEE ALSO: ChatGPT is ableist toward applicants with disabilities, new study finds You can get the app for free through OpenAI's website , but have in mind that there are a few limitat


The official Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 cases have leaked, hinting at new designs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Earlier this week Samsung gave us an official launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 , and now it appears we may have our first look at the Samsung-made cases for these foldables – revealing more about the design of the handsets. Pictures posted by well-known tipster @MysteryLupin (via 9to5Google ) – the cryptic message actually leads to an image gallery , via some Base64 dec


Dust grabs another $16 million for its enterprise AI assistants connected to internal data
TechCrunch / 10h
French startup Dust has raised a $16 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. With Dust, companies can create custom AI assistants and share them with their employees so that they can work more efficiently. But what’s interesting with Dust is the differences with other companies working on enterprise agents or AI assistants […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us


Buy Wyndham Rewards Points With 35% Bonus (0.96 Cents Per Point)
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Wyndham Rewards has just launched its latest promotion on purchased points, which some members might find to be worthwhile. I’ll cover all the details, though let me note upfront that I’d only recommend taking advantage of this with a specific use in mind. Promotion on purchased Wyndham Rewards points Through Friday, August 9, 2024, Wyndham Rewards is offering up to a 35% bonus on purchased point


The Wireless Horipad for Steam looks like a spiritual successor to the Steam controller and it's launching later this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Japanese peripheral manufacturer Hori has revealed its latest controller: the Wireless Horipad for Steam. It's a gamepad that, as the name succinctly gives away, is primarily compatible with PC and SteamOS. The product is viewable on the brand's Japanese website , where it's listed at 7,980 Yen (around $50 / £40) and comes in four distinct color variants: Midnight Black, Shiny White, Neon Yellow,


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for June 27 (#382)
How-To Geek / 10h
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 critical importance of robust password practices
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
In an era where digital security is more critical than ever, passwords continue to be the gatekeepers to an organization's entire ecosystem. Despite the increased use of multifactor authentication (MFA) and biometric scans, passwords remain indispensable. Their significance is underscored by their simplicity and the immediate layer of security they offer to online accounts, which in turn protects


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, June 27, 2024
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If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for June 27, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for June 27, Wordle #1,104! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times we


Tesla Skipping FSD 12.4.1 and Moving to 12.4.2
Next Big Future / 11h
Last weekend Tesla FSD 12.4.1 was expected to go to wide release but it did not. This weekend if there is no safety regression there should be a push of FSD 12.4.2. It is reported that 12.4.2 is much smoother. The challenge is keeping safety high, while increasing ride comfort. The 12.4.2 build moved into ... Read more


Training AI music models is about to get very expensive
44MIT Technology Review / 11h
AI music is suddenly in a make-or-break moment. On June 24, Suno and Udio, two leading AI music startups that make tools to generate complete songs from a prompt in seconds, were sued by major record labels. Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and Universal Music Group claim the companies made use of copyrighted music in their training data “at an almost unimaginable scale,” allowing the AI models to


Korean web comic giant set for $2.7bn market debut
26BBC News / 11h
Webtoon Entertainment says it has 170m monthly active users in over 150 countries around the world.


Aging Might Not Be Inevitable
26Wired / 11h
There are biological underpinnings to aging—and so researchers are investigating cell manipulations, transfusions of young blood, and chemical compounds that can mimic low-calorie diets.


A guide to the guest stars of 'The Bear' Season 3
Mashable / 12h
The Bear 's second season introduced us to an onslaught of guest stars: Jamie Lee Curtis! Olivia Colman! Bob Odenkirk! Sarah Paulson! John Mulaney! Gillian Jacobs! Will Poulter! Now, with Season 3 , The Bear does it again, bringing some new guest stars into the fray, as well as repeat appearances from many of the above. While this new crop of big-name cameos isn't as sizable as those from Season


'The Bear' falls victim to its own success: Full Season 3 review
Mashable / 12h
Like any exciting recipe, The Bear 's first two seasons established a solid mix of tradition and experimentation. At first glance, the show operates like a workplace dramedy. Yet the more time we spent getting to know the various workers of The Bear (formerly The Beef), the more comfortable The Bear became with playing with its own form. Season 1 treated us to the anxiety-inducing "Review," a bli


Can data centers keep up with AI demands?
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The International Energy Agency has predicted that the boom in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will cause data centers to consume twice as much electricity by 2026. Understandably, such forecast has raised concerns over the negative impact this will have on the environment, while power-intensive infrastructure can also be costly to operate and can restrict organizations from scaling up and down wher


Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune: price, specs, availability
24Wired / 12h
Shunning Swatch Group's existing solution for Omega and Rado, the patented Bathyscaphe Quantieme Complet Phase de Lune has an expertly engineered strap that is as tough as it is supple.


India reviews iPhone factory for 'not hiring married women'
74BBC News / 12h
The firm has come under the scanner for allegedly not employing married women at its factory in Tamil Nadu state.


Google Translate adds support for 110 languages, representing 614 million speakers
22TechCrunch / 12h
Google said today that it is adding support for 110 languages to its translation service. The company has used its PaLM 2 AI model to power translations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.