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J.D. Vance Left His Venmo Public. Here’s What It Shows
3KWired / 14h
The Republican VP nominee's Venmo network reveals connections ranging from the architects of Project 2025 to enemies of Donald Trump—and the populist's close ties to the very elites he rails against.
Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels. That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.
Windows PCs crashing worldwide due to CrowdStrike issue
Mashable / 32min
If your Windows computer is currently serving you the Blue Screen of Death , take heart in the fact that you aren't alone. Windows outages are being reported across the globe, apparently caused by a CrowdStrike issue. "CrowdStrike is aware of reports of crashes on Windows hosts related to the Falcon Sensor," the cybersecurity company wrote in an alert confirming the outage at 1:30 a.m. ET on Frid
Breaking: massive IT outage plunges banks, airlines and more into chaos
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Banks, airlines, TV networks and more are suffering a massive IT outage seemingly caused by problems with Windows software. The problem appears to be global, but is particularly impacting Australia right now. Down Detector is currently reporting huge spikes for everyone from Microsoft to Amazon to Delta in the US, and for RyanAir and Sky in the UK. In the US, three major airlines have grounded ha
The additional role tech teams are taking on: AI Prompt Engineers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
The rapid evolution of AI technology continually redefines the scope and responsibilities of technical teams - not to mention the greater scrutiny businesses place on their tech partners to understand their AI practices. With the recent AI boom, technical teams have had to evolve in order to maximize their output and innovation, otherwise they risk falling behind their competitors who are fully e
Mass IT outage affects airlines, media and banks
100+BBC News / 1h
Major banks, media outlets, telecom providers and an airline are among those reporting to be affected.
Paytm loss widens and revenue shrinks following regulatory clampdown
TechCrunch / 1h
Paytm’s loss widened even as revenue declined by 36% year-on-year as the once-poster star of Indian startup ecosystem continues to grapple with the Reserve Bank of India’s clampdown that significantly curtailed its payments bank business unit. The Noida-headquartered firm’s loss more than doubled to $100 million in the quarter ending June, it disclosed Friday. The […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, July 19, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 19, 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 July 19, Wordle #1,126! 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
Eve's smart weather station is now easier to control, thanks to Matter
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Smart home brand Eve is relaunching its smart weather station with newfound support for the Matter standard. Known as the Eve Weather, the device features a large display that tells you the temperature outside, local humidity levels, and the day's 12-hour forecast. You’ll also know if it will be a sunny day or a cloudy one. The inclusion of Matter allows for greater integration in a smart home en
This CompTIA IT fundamentals course bundle is on sale for £38.60
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of July 17, you can now get the Complete 2024 CompTIA Certification Training Super Bundle for just £38.60 instead of £50.19. For fast-growing industries like IT and cybersecurity, getting the right certifications can help you stand out from other candidates. And to get prepared for your exams, it may be worth it to go straight to a credible source. That's why aspiring IT workers and stu
Is your search getting better? Google has quietly cut down on AI Overview responses to search queries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
After a lot of hype at Google I/O , the tech giant’s AI Overviews aren’t popping up in search results as much as they used to. According to a new analysis by SEO platform BrightEdge, AI Overviews appeared in less than 7% of Google search queries at the end of June, compared to 11% when the month began. While not in the higher percentiles of search results regardless, the downward trend is notable
Google just gave us our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and confirmed the new long name
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google is either getting ahead of itself or simply wants to get ahead of more leaks. Just a few hours after giving us our first look at the Pixel 9 Pro , the technology giant has shared yet another teaser that confirms its second-generation Pixel Fold is incoming. The teaser, titled "Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold,” confirms the new name and gives us our best look at the device yet. It shows off the int
Google confirms the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with a teaser video
Engadget / 4h
Google has confirmed in a teaser video that its upcoming line of smartphones includes a new foldable model. The company called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold a "foldable phone built for the Gemini era" in its promo tweet, and it even focused on its gen AI chatbot in the video. Similar to the non-foldable Pixel 9 Pro , this model also has a prominent camera bump. Its lenses are arranged vertically near one
Google just teased the Pixel 9 Pro – here's everything new we learned
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Ahead of their August 13 event, Google has decided to give anxious fans a sneak peek at the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro , and the information being revealed is intriguing. The tech giant is being coy, showing only a close-up shot of the smartphone, but it spills quite a bit. It has the signature horizontal camera array the series is known for, but instead of stretching from end to end, the lenses sit on
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 19
Mashable / 5h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for July 18's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle co
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 19
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 19 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 19
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
1Password’s Account Recovery Is Now More Forgiving
LifeHacker / 7h
1Password just got a major update with lots of new features, finally adding a way for you to recover your account even if you forget your master password. That's in addition to quality-of-life improvements, which let you automatically sign you into your account even if it has multiple login steps. Plus, the service recently added a feature that lets you use a QR code to share your wifi passwords
Bangladesh is experiencing a ‘near-total’ internet shutdown amid student protests
Engadget / 7h
Bangladesh is experiencing a complete internet shutdown as its government attempts to clamp down on widespread student protests that have resulted in the deaths of at least 32 people, according to AFP. The unrest is centered around the country’s quota system that requires a third of government jobs to be reserved for relatives of veterans who had fought for Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan
Long COVID rates have declined, especially among the vaccinated, study finds
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Long covid activists attend the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing on the "Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request for the National Institutes of Health," in Dirksen building on May 23, 2024. (credit: Getty | Tom Williams ) As a summer wave of COVID-19 infections swells once again, a study published this week in the Ne
Apple Vision Pro’s content drought improves with new 3D videos
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Boundless premieres tonight, taking Vision Pro users on a hot air balloon ride in Turkey. [credit: Apple ] Today, Apple announced a slate of more than a dozen upcoming Immersive Videos for its Vision Pro spatial reality headset. The first, titled Boundless , launches tonight at 9 pm ET. More will follow in the coming weeks and months. The announcement follows a long, slow period for new Vision Pr
Netflix is kicking US subscribers off its cheapest ad-free plan soon
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Ad-free Basic subscribers will be crane kicked off the plan soon. (credit: Netflix/YouTube) Netflix today confirmed suspicions that it will stop letting people pay $12 per month to stream without commercials. The ad-free Basic plan was the cheapest way to watch Netflix without commercials. The plan limits users to 720p resolution and one device and lets people download content. Netflix
The live-action Halo show has been canceled at Paramount+
Engadget / 8h
Many moons ago, back in 2013, we learned that Hollywood royalty Steven Spielberg had teamed up with Microsoft to create a live-action Halo television series. It took about ten years for the vision to finally come to fruition, but the show has now been canceled by the Paramount+ streaming service after a mere seventeen episodes. The first season aired in 2022 and the second earlier this year. We h
Four Downsides to High-Rise Buildings That People Don't Consider
LifeHacker / 8h
City living comes with a lot of challenges. Between safety concerns, the sheer expense , and the plethora of old housing stock, there can be a lot of frustrations in the urban lifestyle. That also translates into a lot of reasons an apartment in a high-rise building might be appealing: The security of a doorman, the spectacular city views from an upper floor, and the potential for modern amenitie
These Prime Day Deals on Apple Products Are Still Available
LifeHacker / 8h
Prime Day might be over, but some of the best deals on Apple products are still active. You can find deals on M3 and M2 MacBook Airs, 10th Generation iPad, Apple Watch Series 9, AirPods Max, and more. Here are the best Apple deals from Prime Day that are still kicking—with the caveat, of course, that these may expire at any time. 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 8GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Stor
All the New Apple Music Features Coming to iOS 18
LifeHacker / 8h
There's been a lot of talk about all the new iOS 18 features in Messages , Notes , and the Phone app , but not enough has been said about Apple Music. The service is getting some really cool new features, and from my time using some of them in the developer beta , I'm quite excited about them. Now that the public beta is out , you can easily try these features too, but before you do so, make sure
What will future aerial dogfights look like?
26BBC News / 8h
AI with dogfighting ability is being developed by the UK and US air forces.
Fandango founder dies in fall from Manhattan skyscraper
TechCrunch / 8h
J. Michael Cline, the co-founder of Fandango and multiple other startups over his multi-decade career, died after falling from a Manhattan hotel, New York’s Deputy Commissioner of Public Information tells TechCrunch. The New York Police Department responded to 911 calls from the Kimberly Hotel, a 30-story hotel on 50th street in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser
Do Hotel Points Expire? What You Need To Know
36One Mile at a Time / 8h
For those of us into collecting points, one thing to always be on the lookout for is points expiration policies. Most programs won’t expire your points as long as you have consistent activity, though policies do vary. Even as someone who probably dedicates way too much time to loyalty programs, I’ve had points expire on me, and it’s such a frustrating feeling. In this post I wanted to take a clos
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, July 19 (game #404)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The week comes to an end with a fairly easy Connections puzzle that I don't think will cause people too many problems. It's certainly easier than yesterday's. But still might want some hints to help you solve it; if you do, simply scroll down. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, July 19 (game #138)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Here's another potentially tricky Strands for you, in case you were expecting anything different. It's solvable, sure, but you might need to think creatively to do it without any in-game hints. Or you could use my own clues to set you on your way. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, July 19 (game #907)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Another working week (for some of us) comes to an end with another set of Quordle puzzles to solve. Your challenge, should you accept it, is to find four words within nine guesses, with all letters you play appearing in each of the segments. It's fun, it's tricky, and you'll find hints for it (and the Quordle answers) below. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT C
Is the Capital One Venture Rewards card worth it?
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re wondering whether a travel rewards credit card is right for you, consider your travel goals and determine which card fits your lifestyle the best and whether it’s worth paying the annual fee. If your goal is to save on travel, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card might be a great fit since
Why having the Spirit Airlines credit card isn’t crazy
300+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. There’s an airline credit card that can offer incredible value when it comes to affordable travel. This credit card allows you to earn award flights, pool your points together and even achieve elite status solely based on spend. So, what card is it? We’re talking about the Free Spirit® Travel More World El
ITA Airways is offering a generous status match, including expired elite status
100+The Points Guy / 8h
A new status match opportunity offers SkyPriority benefits on SkyTeam alliance flights like those operated by Delta Air Lines, and, in a unique twist, you can even match your expired status. Italy-based carrier ITA Airways, which took over operations from former Italian national carrier Alitalia, is offering a status match to elite status members on two dozen airlines, including American Airlines
Choice Privileges Select Mastercard review: Elite status and bonus points each year
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Choice Privileges Select Mastercard overview The Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® (see rates and fees ) is a compelling op tion for travelers who enjoy staying at Choice Hotels® properties. The card offers valuable perks, including 10 points per dollar when you use it to pay for qualifying Choice Hote
Bucket list sci-fi reads are 60% off at Amazon today thanks to Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE UP TO 62%: As part of Amazon's post-Prime Day deals, you can save 50% to 60% on classic sci-fi and fantasy books . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Shop Amazon Prime deals on books Once upon a time, a partially bald man named Jeff Bezos decided to launch an online book store. Thirty years later, and that store has evolved into a digital everything store. Amazon now makes Oscar-winning mo
Witness the rise of the Bene Gesserit in new Dune: Prophecy teaser
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The HBO Original Series Dune: Prophecy will premiere this November. Fans of director Denis Villeneuve's epic two-part film adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune have no doubt been curious about the upcoming HBO Max series, Dune: Prophecy . It's a prequel series inspired by the novel Sisterhood of Dune , written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, exploring the origins of the Bene Gesserit. The s
Space colonizers battle ultimate killing machines in Alien: Romulus trailer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Director Fede Alvarez brings us Alien: Romulus , coming to theaters next month. The face huggers and chest bursters return with a vengeance in a few weeks when Alien: Romulus finally hits theaters. It's the latest installment in the Alien franchise from horror director Fede Alvarez ( Don't Breathe , Evil Dead ), and the final action-packed trailer just dropped. (Spoilers for Alien and Aliens belo
Elon Musk’s X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment ) Elon Musk's fight defending X's content moderation decisions isn't just with hate speech researchers and advertisers . He has also long been battling regulators, and this week, he seemed positioned to secure a potentially big win in California, where he's hoping to permanently block a law that he claims unconstitutionally
Elon Musk's X adds pro-Trump icons for Trump hashtags
20Mashable / 9h
Over the weekend, Elon Musk made his support for Donald Trump official by publicly endorsing the former-president shortly after Trump was wounded in the ear by a would-be assassin during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Now, it appears that Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is also displaying support for Trump. This is, however, apparently paid promotion. "This is a comm
HMD's new Skyline smartphone promises easy repairs and the ability to disconnect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
HMD has pulled back the curtain on a pretty unique mid-range smartphone called the Skyline . Besides its bright pink color, two headlining features allow the model to stand out from the sea of similar devices. The more notable of the pair is Detox Mode, which blocks all notifications and disables apps, effectively turning your smartphone into a dumbphone. The company states that Detox Mode offers
Use This App to Change What Happens When You Close Your MacBook
LifeHacker / 9h
When there's no external display connected to your MacBook, closing it puts the entire laptop to sleep. That's straightforward enough. When there is an external display, mouse, and keyboard connected, closing your MacBook allows you use it in "Clamshell" mode—that is, you can use the computer using the external display and controls. This default behavior should cover most use cases, which is prob
Voice Changers Are Coming to Console Gaming
LifeHacker / 9h
There are plenty of reasons to use a voice changer when gaming, whether you just want anonymity, or the jokes and memes that come with using a soundboard. Historically, voice changers have been easier to use on PC than on consoles, because PCs let you run your voice changing program alongside your game, and console manufacturers aren’t keen to let you do the same thing on their machines. That's w
Netflix will drop a new multiplayer game when Squid Game season 2 premieres this year
Engadget / 9h
Netflix is expanding its games roster with an intriguing (and probably gruesome) new tie-in. During the company's quarterly earnings announcement , Netflix shared that it plans to launch a multiplayer game inspired by Squid Game . Its release date will be timed to coincide with the second season of the South Korean TV sensation. We have no other information about what style of game it will be, bu
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historicalbookimages : 🍁 Shashin kachō zue [place of publication not indicated]: [publisher not indicated],[Meiji period, 1868-1912]
Martha Reeves devant une exposition de la Motown, 1960s.
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View of the Elk Rapids Cinema in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Marquee reads: “Elk Rapids Cinema, world’s…
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View of the Elk Rapids Cinema in Elk Rapids, Michigan. Marquee reads: “Elk Rapids Cinema, world’s largest blacklight mural.” Printed on back: “Spacious, comfortable seating, perfect sound and picture projection of worth while pictures from all over the world. Plus the world’s largest blacklight ceiling mural assure you a delightful experience in movie going. No vacation in Northern Michigan is co
R.I.P. Donald Sutherland
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A straphanger on the cover of Colliers’ July 17, 1929 issue. Artist: Anita Parkhurst.
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newyorkthegoldenage : A straphanger on the cover Colliers’ July 17, 1929 issue. Artist: Anita Parkhurst. Photo: Golden Age Female Illustrators Facebook
Public Library (1986-89) in Zeewolde, the Netherlands, by Koen van Velsen
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James McNeill Whistler - Pink Note–The Novelette (1883–84)
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Detroit, Mich. Madison Avenue from Athletic Club.
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Colored photographic print of Arch Rock with sailboat under the arch. Printed on photograph front:…
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Colored photographic print of Arch Rock with sailboat under the arch. Printed on photograph front : “Arch Rock, Mackinac Island, Michigan, copyright 1899 by Detroit Photographic Co.” Printed on mat back: “Aèac Photograph, We photograph the world in the colors of nature, Detroit Photographic Company, scenic and art publishers, Detroit, Michigan.” Handwritten on mat back: “Arch Rock, Mackinac Is.,
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For the first time, I blocked someone for yelling at me that I should be wearing gloves in a video….
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houghtonlib : upennmanuscripts : For the first time, I blocked someone for yelling at me that I should be wearing gloves in a video. I’m just so tired of it. If you don’t know what you’re talking about… don’t talk. (this isn’t something I plan to do regularly, but I am in a mood today, folks) Can someone who is good at Photoshop make a Principal Skinner wearing white cotton gloves and musing “Am
Henri Le Sidaner (French, 1862-1939), Femme lisant dans un paysage [Woman Reading in a Landscape],…
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thunderstruck9 : Henri Le Sidaner (French, 1862-1939), Femme lisant dans un paysage [Woman Reading in a Landscape], 1898. Oil on canvas, 65 x 81.3 cm.
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View of an advertising card for John Davis & Co., depicting a basket of roses. Printed on back:…
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View of an advertising card for John Davis & Co., depicting a basket of roses. Printed on back: “Davis’ flavoring extracts are safe, delicious and altogether reliable. Special attention is directed to our vanilla extract. This luxurious flavoring grows in popular favor year by year. Those who buy the "cheapest” extracts never know the richness of pure vanilla flavoring. Manufactured by John Davis
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This is a new one for us. It’s clear now, but there is rain forecast for this evening in Bowling…
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cac-bgsu : ALT This is a new one for us. It’s clear now, but there is rain forecast for this evening in Bowling Green. 😟 From MS 642 BGSU Faculty & Student Folklore Collection
View of Martin’s Bar and Restaurant located at 5539 Chene. Cars are parked in street. Handwritten on…
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View of Martin’s Bar and Restaurant located at 5539 Chene. Cars are parked in street. Handwritten on mount: “5539 Chene. Martin’s Rest.” Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Meta Exploring Stake in Ray-Ban’s Parent Company
21NYT > Technology / 9h
Meta is discussing taking a stake of as much as 5 percent of EssilorLuxottica, which makes eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, people with knowledge of the talks said.
Fandango co-founder J. Michael Cline dead at 64
Engadget / 9h
One of the founders of the movie ticketing service Fandango has died following an apparent suicide in New York City. J. Michael Cline, the co-founder of the movie ticket website and service Fandango, died Tuesday after falling from the balcony of a Manhattan hotel in what the medical examiner’s office ruled as a suicide, according to The New York Times . Cline co-founded Fandango in 2000 with for
Save $50 on Southwest gift cards post-Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $50: Buy a $500 Southwest gift card for just $450 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Southwest $500 Southwest gift card $450.00 at Amazon $500.00 Save $50.00 Want to take a vacation but not thrilled with the price of flights these days? We don't blame you. But if you're looking to save a bit of money when booking tickets, check out this Prime Day Southwest deal a
Reports indicate Grindr outage in Milwaukee, where the RNC is
100+Mashable / 9h
Gay hookup app Grindr is apparently experiencing an outage in Milwaukee, where the Republican National Convention is taking place this week. According to Downdetector (which is owned by Mashable's parent company, Ziff Davis), the app has been experiencing problems in the last day. Milwaukee — as well as Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York — are all hotspots for outages as of Thursday afternoon: Mi
20+ actually good robot vacuum deals left over from Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
As expected, robot vacuum deals popped off this Prime Day . Almost every single robot vacuum that we recommend to people went on sale (minus the big, bad Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra , which is apparently very comfortable at its casual $1,799.99 MSRP). SEE ALSO: What the Mashable staff bought over Prime Day If you didn't grab one during actual Prime Day, take this as a sign to not endure several more m
Tesla Employees Are Apparently Stealing a Bizarre Number of Mugs
23Futurism / 9h
Mug of Death Aside from union busting and underplaying environmental concerns , Tesla's operations in Germany are dealing with yet another crisis: tens of thousands of coffee mugs mysteriously vanishing. As German news agency Deutsche Welle reports , managers have had to order a ludicrous number of them over the years. "I'm just going to give you a figure," Gigafactory Berlin plant manager Andre
Last minute Prime Day deal: Shokz OpenRun Pro are 31% off
Mashable / 10h
Amazon Prime Day is technically over, but there are still some deals that may be worth checking out. Whether you’re a gym rat, or you're just someone who prefers bone conduction headsets, this deal is for you. The Shokz OpenRun Pro is now $124.95 . That's a 31% mark down from the retail price of $179.95 that won’t last long. This discount applies to all four colors: beige, black, blue, and pink.
The best restaurants at Disney World in 2024
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Even when you’re surrounded by Disney magic, you still have to eat. At Walt Disney World , mealtime can range from quick burgers and fries to immersive experiences that transport you across the globe — or even into space. It’s not uncommon to spend as much time strategizing about where to eat at Disney as which attractions to ride. That’s certainly our approach. When you visit Disney World, you’l
Airline Meal Snub Unveils Gold Smuggler: Hidden Treasure in Passenger’s Bum [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Why You’re So Sweaty During Your Workouts, and What to Do About It
LifeHacker / 10h
Sweat isn’t an indicator of a good workout , but during this muggy summer you’re probably sweating no matter what kind of workout you’re doing. Let me explain why some people sweat more than others, and what you can do if you’re always soaking through your workout gear. Why some people sweat more than others As I’ve discussed before , sweat is just your body trying to cool itself down. When we ex
These Two Gadgets Make an Old Window Air Conditioner Smart
How-To Geek / 10h
Window air conditioners have come a long way over the years, but many of us are still rocking trusty old models. They may not have Wi-Fi, remote access through apps, and built-in temperature sensors, but with just a couple of smart home devices, you can easily get all those bells and whistles on the cheap.
Blizzard reveals gameplay for the new Diablo IV class, Spiritborn
Engadget / 10h
After a teaser at last year's BlizzCon, Blizzard today revealed more details about the new character class that will be coming to Diablo IV this fall. The Spiritborn looks like a fun, powerful mix of several characters from past Diablo entries. Imagine the martial arts combat of the Diablo 3 Monk paired with the animal abilities of the same game’s Witch Doctor plus the aesthetics of the Amazon in
Qatar Airways Qsuite review: Still setting the standard for business class (and a mileage sweet spot)
25The Points Guy / 10h
Quick take: It’s still one of the best business-class experiences in the skies thanks to private suites, high-end amenities and on-demand gourmet dining. Pros Suite-style seats have closing doors for privacy, plus combinable configurations. There are high-end amenities from The White Company and Diptyque, plus on-demand dining with restaurant-quality food. You can access the world-class lounge in
Google Reveals the Pixel 9 Pro a Month Early
How-To Geek / 10h
We're still a month away from the Pixel 9 Pro's launch date. Still, customers are desperate for an early look at the phone, so Google has published a short teaser video to show off its design.
Modern design and Brazilian artistry revive a historic corner of Sao Paulo at South America’s first Soho House
The Points Guy / 10h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420182787″] Editor’s note: Soho House Sao Paulo provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities during its opening week. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. There’s a cool new kid on the block in Sao P
The Thelio Mega Is a Dual-GPU Linux Supercomputer
How-To Geek / 11h
System76 sells many desktops and laptops built to run Linux. The company has now revealed its new high-powered Linux desktop, the Thelio Mega.
Watch out Samsung and WD — Team Group launches new mini external SSD that weighs just 22 grams and offers up to 4TB
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Team Group, one of the most well-known makers of SSDs, has announced a new external SSD that weighs just 22 grams but still manages to pack up to 4TB of storage. The PD20 Mini External SSD is the company's entry into the hotly contested best portable SSD market, and from our first impressions this is a really impressive piece of kit that will go perfectly with a MacBook Pro while on the go. As yo
Apple's creepy new ad appears to slam Google Chrome on iPhone: ‘You're being watched'
23Mashable / 11h
Apple dropped a new ad this week , with Google Chrome as its likely target, that signaled the horrors of using an unsecured browser. In the ad, a middle-aged man sits down on a bench outside and starts browsing his iPhone. Elsewhere, a woman at her office desk also picks up her iPhone. Suddenly, an unsuspecting security camera appears to become sentient. It leaps off its perch on a wall and sprin
It's your last chance to snag some cheap AirPods from Prime Day
Mashable / 11h
Prime Day may be officially over, but Apple didn't get the memo. Here are some great deals on AirPods that are available on Amazon the day after Prime Day: Best last-chance AirPods deals for Prime Day 2024 Best overall AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) 168.99 on Amazon (Save $80) Best deal on over-ear AirPods Apple AirPods Max 394.99 on Amazon (Save $155) Best deal on great Apple ea
New Camera Inside Cars Detects If You’ve Been Drinking
Futurism / 11h
Eye See You A team of Australian scientists have cooked up a new AI-driven camera system that can detect whether you are too drunk to drive a vehicle. But the project isn't quite ready for wide use with only 75 percent accuracy, according to the researchers out of Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, who had presented this camera project at a computer vision conference earlier this year.
FiiO reboots the old-school portable CD player, minus the AA batteries
Engadget / 11h
CD players are back , baby. As Gen Z absorbs the ‘90s it never experienced through retro nostalgia like Nirvana, Tamagotchi and wired headphones , audiophile brand FiiO is here to capitalize. The company’s new portable CD player, the DM13, builds on the blueprint of icons like the Discman. But it adds modern touches like high-fidelity wireless and a built-in battery, so Gen Zers are spared the pa
Apple Vision Pro debuts immersive content featuring NBA players, The Weeknd and more
21TechCrunch / 11h
Apple on Thursday announced its upcoming lineup of immersive video content for the Vision Pro. The list includes behind-the-scenes footage of the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend, an immersive performance by The Weeknd, new series, films, concerts and more. The headset launched in February with more than 150 3D movies and immersive titles. Apple is adding […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
FCC closes “final loopholes” that keep prison phone prices exorbitantly high
29Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A telephone in a prison. (credit: Getty Images | Image Source ) The Federal Communications Commission today voted to lower price caps on prison phone calls and closed a loophole that allowed prison telecoms to charge high rates for intrastate calls. Today's vote will cut the price of interstate calls in half and set price caps on intrastate calls for the first time. The FCC said it "vot
Report: Apple TV+ will soon get a lot more movies made by studios other than Apple
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Apple seeks to continue to augment its library of original films like Argylle with films from other studios. Apple TV+ has carved a niche for itself with strong original programming, and while it's still far behind the likes of Netflix in terms of subscribers, it has seen a fairly strong initial run. To build on that, Apple is talking with major studios about ways to complement its slat
Citi Simplicity credit card review: Reduce debt with a low introductory APR offer
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi Simplicity Card overview The Citi Simplicity® Card is a straightforward card that offers an introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers when you open the card. However, the no-annual-fee card doesn’t offer rewards, its benefits are minimal and its variable AP
Eight Ways to Maximize Space in a Small Bedroom
LifeHacker / 11h
We can’t all have a master suite, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a comfortable bedroom. Making your space feel bigger, and maximizing storage as well as comfort can help to make even the tiniest bedroom feel luxurious. Here are a few ways you can maximize space in a small bedroom. 3-in-1 Vanity Desk $169.99 at Amazon $169.99 at Amazon Wall-Mounted Desk $74.99 at Amazon $74.99 at Amazon Accen
Seven Foods You Should Use for S'mores Instead of Graham Crackers
LifeHacker / 11h
I’m not trying to start a fight. Graham crackers are the original s’mores vehicle and they deserve all the melty, marshmallowy action they get. (I do, however, have a problem with their packaging. What were they thinking?) But branching out now and again is exactly how you discover your new favorite flavor combination. This summer, shelve the grahams and employ one of these winners to carry your
How You Can Create a Great Title Page in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 11h
Whether you're writing a book, a business plan, an academic paper, or a newsletter, a title page is a great way to capture your reader's attention, lay out what the document contains, and add professionalism to your work. In this article, we will explore the steps to achieving this.
Elon Musk is now a villain in Joe Biden’s presidential campaign
73TechCrunch / 11h
Biden centering Musk in his campaign is a notable escalation, considering he spent most of his presidency seemingly pretending the billionaire didn't exist. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Prime members: Spend $50+ on Amazon Basics products and score 15% off
Mashable / 11h
Prime Day might officially be over, but Amazon is still dishing out the deals. If you could use a full re-stock on household essentials and you're a Prime member, today is a great day to load up your cart. As of July 18, Prime members can get 15% off purchases of $50 or more of select Amazon Basics goods . The deal extends to hundreds of Amazon Basics products like bathroom essentials, cleaning s
Business-class flights to France and Italy from $2,000
22The Points Guy / 11h
Demand for flights to Europe is down this summer as tourists head elsewhere in lieu of dealing with any potential Paris Olympics -related travel snafus. If you skipped your Euro adventure this summer but don’t want to stay away for too long, consider this deal from La Compagnie , which offers business-class flights to Paris , Milan and Nice, France , starting at $2,000 round-trip from now through
Waymo wants to bring robotaxis to SFO, emails show
35TechCrunch / 11h
Waymo would need a ground transportation permit to operate at SFO, which has yet to be approved. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hyatt reportedly near deal to link up with Standard Hotels brand
The Points Guy / 11h
The lifestyle hotel sector continues to woo some of the world’s largest hotel companies, it seems. Hyatt is once again on the cusp of making a play for an established lifestyle hotel brand. The Chicago-based hotel company is in advanced talks to acquire Standard International , Bloomberg reports. Standard International operates a global network of hotels across brands like The Standard, Bunkhouse
That Guy Who Kept Insisting He Was Satoshi Nakamoto Just Admitted He Was Lying
23Futurism / 12h
Identity Crisis The real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym for the elusive creator of Bitcoin, remains a mystery — because he's definitely and legally not Craig Wright. On Tuesday, Wright, an Australian man who has claimed to be Nakamoto since 2016, was referred to British prosecutors by a UK High Court for possible perjury charges for lying and forging documents to prove that he was th
Why it made sense for an online community college to raise venture capital
24TechCrunch / 12h
When Tade Oyerinde first set out to fundraise for his startup, Campus, a fully accredited online community college, it was incredibly difficult. VCs have backed for-profit education companies in the past, including Coursera and Udacity, but backing a more traditional two-year college is different. Plus, he was looking for funds a few years ago when […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
North Korean hackers are targeting Apple Mac devices once again with this devious malware — don't fall for fake job interview scam
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North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are once again setting up fake job interviews in a bid to infect unsuspecting victims with infostealing malware - but this time around, they are focusing on Apple users. Cybersecurity researcher Patrick Wardle recently discovered a new variant of BeaverTail, a known infostealer capable of grabbing sensitive information from web browsers (including Google
Sun Country Pilots Screw Up LAX Departure, Leading To Close Call
35One Mile at a Time / 12h
VASAviation is an awesome YouTube channel that shares some interesting air traffic control situations, with both ATC audio and a recreation of what happened. The channel published an interesting video today, that I think many avgeeks will enjoy. Sloppy LAX parallel takeoff leads to close call Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is of course a large and busy airport, and it has four (near) par
PE firm PartnerOne paid $28M for HeadSpin, a fraction of its $1.1B valuation set by ICONIQ and Dell Technologies Capital
20TechCrunch / 12h
Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch. The fire sale was reported by TechCrunch last week. HeadSpin’s 2023 revenue was $21 million and its Q1 2024 revenue stood at $5 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
What the Mashable staff bought over Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
For the tech and shopping experts that make up the Mashable staff, Prime Day is An Event. For weeks, we track deals from Amazon and its competitors , meaning that once the big day(s) finally arrives, we've already seen more deals than the human brain should be able to reasonably process. It also means we have our shopping lists ready. SEE ALSO: Last chance to shop hundreds of Prime Day deals: Our
What is GPT-4o Mini, OpenAI's newest launch?
Mashable / 12h
Even a baby spider is cuter than its adult counterpart, so when OpenAI debuted a mini version of its most powerful model, you'll have to excuse my instinct to say "Awwww!" That's probably not always the right response, instincts be damned. Because there isn't very much about this new mini version of GPT-4o that we'd describe as "cute." SEE ALSO: It’s not just ChatGPT. A new AI chatbot is coming t
The final trailer for Alien: Romulus looks tense, bloody and awesome
Engadget / 12h
The last couple of Alien movies have been good for the most part but it feels like they’ve been missing the raw, skin-shredding tension of the first few films. The latest trailer for Alien: Romulus looks like the series is headed back to its dark, claustrophobic roots. Alien: Romulus features a whole new crew of doomed space-trekking souls who encounter the deadly Xenomorph on a derelict spacecra
The HMD Skyline Is One of the Most Repairable Phones Yet
How-To Geek / 12h
HMD Global has been making phones and tablets with the Nokia name for years, but now its trying to sell phones with its own brand. The HMD Skyline is the companys latest device, and its one of the most repairable smartphones you can get.
Has Royal Caribbean finally hit its limit for giant ships? The cruise line’s CEO sparks speculation
21The Points Guy / 12h
Is the era of ever-larger ships at Royal Caribbean coming to an end? Comments that the line’s CEO, Michael Bayley, made this week are sparking renewed speculation on the topic. Speaking during a preview event for the line’s new Utopia of the Seas , Bayley suggested Royal Caribbean’s next new class of ships (to be called the Discovery Class) would be smaller than the giant ships the line has been
Don't Ignore These Accessibility Features, Every Gamer Can Benefit From Them
How-To Geek / 12h
Accessibility features in video games exist to level the playing field, so a diverse crowd can enjoy games equally. But accessibility features do not solely benefit those with disabilities. Many of these features can make gameplay more intuitive for any gamer, depending on their preferences.
Google just confirmed the Pixel 9 Pro's outrageous camera bump
Engadget / 12h
Google has officially confirmed the existence of the Pixel 9 Pro smartphone ahead of August’s Made By Google livestream event . This follows a leak earlier this week in which images and videos of the handset started popping up everywhere. The company confirmed the smartphone via an announcement video , one that could have been waiting for August 13. The video isn’t big on details, but there is so
Google, its cat fully escaped from bag, shows off the Pixel 9 Pro weeks early
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / You can have confirmation of one of our upcoming four phones, but you have to hear us talk about AI again. Deal? (credit: Google) After every one of its house-brand phones, and even its new wall charger, have been meticulously photographed , sized, and rated for battery capacity, what should Google do to keep the anticipation up for the Pixel 9 series' August 13 debut? Lean into it, it
NASA built a Moon rover but can’t afford to get it to the launch pad
21Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / NASA completed assembling the VIPER rover last month at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. (credit: NASA/Helen Arase Vargas ) NASA has spent $450 million designing and building a first-of-its-kind robot to drive into eternally dark craters at the Moon's south pole, but the agency announced Wednesday it will cancel the rover due to delays and cost overruns. "NASA intends to discontinue
The next Nvidia driver makes even more GPUs “open,” in a specific, quirky way
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) You have to read the headline on Nvidia's latest GPU announcement slowly, parsing each clause as it arrives. "Nvidia transitions fully" sounds like real commitment, a burn-the-boats call. "Towards open-source GPU," yes, evoking the company's "first step" announcement a little over two years ago , so this must be progress, right? But, back up a word here, then finish
The Mazda CX-90 PHEV gives luxury car vibes for a mainstream price
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Can the big Mazda CX-90 make up for how disappointed we were with the last electrified Mazda we drove? (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Fairly or not, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV had a lot to make up for. The last electrified Mazda we drove was the abysmal MX-30 , a cynical compliance car that proved too unpopular to remain on sale . That was a small hatchback crossover with suicide doors and a cork
When does it make sense to buy points and miles?
86The Points Guy / 12h
Did you know that many loyalty programs will sell you their program’s points or miles currency with no strings attached? You can jump online, log in to your account and buy points or miles with a credit card and a few clicks. These programs usually have generous purchase limits, meaning you could top up your balance with a six-figure amount in minutes. What’s the catch? Well, the cost. The purcha
Websim.AI for AI Building Websites, Games and More From Prompts
Next Big Future / 12h
Websim.ai is an AI-powered platform that allows users to generate and explore a simulated version of the internet. It uses advanced AI models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o to create interactive websites, visualizations, and functional code in response to user prompts. Users can sign in with their Google or Discord accounts and input prompts ... Read more
Meta puts a halt to training its generative AI tools in Brazil
21TechCrunch / 12h
Meta has suspended the use of its AI assistant after Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) banned the company from training its AI models on personal data from Brazilians. The move puts a dent in Facebook’s attempt to build out its AI products in Brazil, a market with more than 200 million people. As cited […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
AI App That Claimed to Detect STDs From Dick Pics Shuts Down After It Turns Out It Doesn't Work at All
200+Futurism / 12h
Cock Sure An AI-powered app called Calmara promised to offer users a quick and easy way to check for STDs. All you had to do was take a dick pic, send it in, and with the wonders of AI and science, you'd get a diagnosis — "on the spot." If all that sounds extremely suspect, that's because it is. HeHealth, the company behind the app, has just been shut down after the Federal Trade Commission condu
Criminals are spending millions on malicious domains — and it's paying off for them in a big way
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
To host command and control (C2) servers, distribute malware , or perform other malicious activities, hackers need a domain name. They can automate the process of obtaining domain names with a Domain Generation Algorithm
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