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Bilt Rent Day Promotion July 2024: Alaska Transfer Bonus & Elite Status
1KOne Mile at a Time / 27min
Link: Apply now for the no annual fee Bilt Mastercard® The Bilt Mastercard® ( review ) is a valuable no annual fee card that I applied for and hold onto . This allows you to pay your rent by credit card and earn rewards , even if your landlord doesn’t ordinarily allow no-fee credit card payments. For us homeowners, you can potentially even pay your HOA this way . There are many innovative things
How to Tell if Someone Blocked Your Number on iMessage
36How-To Geek / 17h
We all get a little anxious when our calls or messages don't get through to someone. You might even worry if that person has blocked you. But how can you actually know if you've been blocked on iMessage? There's no way to know for sure, but certain factors can offer clues.
YouTube Premium subscribers just got access to 5 new features
27TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
If you're paying out for YouTube Premium every month, there are five new features now rolling out for you to take advantage of, covering YouTube Shorts, smart downloads, improved navigation, and – of course – AI. As explained in a post on the official YouTube blog, the new features aim to give you more control over your YouTube experience. The post also mentions that the number of YouTube Premium
Live: Chase Freedom Flex 5x Points Categories Q3 2024
100+One Mile at a Time / 13min
The Chase Freedom Flex SM Credit Card ( review ) is an incredible no annual fee card belonging to Chase’s Freedom portfolio, which can help you maximize your points thanks to its quarterly bonus categories. With it now being the third quarter, Chase has just launched its Q3 2024 bonus categories, so I’d highly recommend registering ASAP. Note that these same bonus categories are also valid for th
Huawei succeeds where Microsoft failed miserably — HarmonyOS now on almost one billion devices, and China's largest mobile phone manufacturer has completely eliminated Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
While Microsoft's venture into the smartphone operating system market ultimately ended in failure , Huawei’s HarmonyOS has proven to be a huge success and a genuine rival to Android and iOS, at least in its home nation. The operating system is found on over 900 million devices in China, and growing rapidly. It currently relies on Android, but Huawei has taken steps to change that. At its HDC 2023
Get ready for the CompTIA exams with this £40 training bundle
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get ready to take the CompTIA certification exams with this CompTIA course bundle , on sale for £39.51 (reg. £462.49) for a limited time. Certification is a powerful tool that can set those in IT apart from the competition. CompTIA certifications are recognised globally as a benchmark for IT skills and proficiency. You can take advantage of this summer sale to advance your career with the
Get lifetime access to 20TB of cloud storage with a £64 one-time purchase
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Through July 21, get lifetime access to 20TB of Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage for £63.22 (reg. £1,181.12). Opens in a new window Credit: Prism Drive Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (20TB) $63.22 at the Mashable Shop $1,181.12 Save $1,117.90 Whether you're looking for a space to keep all of your work files and documents backed up or you need a place for family pho
How to watch the Paris 2024 opening ceremony online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream the Paris 2024 opening ceremony for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Paris 2024 promises to bring together the very best athletes in the world in a festival of sporting excellence . But before all of that, we've got the opening ceremony. There is something for everyone in this spectable, even if you're really
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Lajal in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz vs. Lajal in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . You know what's harder than winning Wimbledon ? Defending your Wimbledon title, that's what. You have a target on your back, and everyone will lift their game against the reigning champion. That's the situation facing Carlos Alcaraz as h
How to watch Carballés Baena vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Carballés Baena vs. Zverev in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Alexander Zverev has been at the business end of Grand Slams for years, but he's never been able to actually go all the way and secure a win. Could that change at this year's Wimbledon ? If you want to watch Carballés Baena vs.
How to watch Murray vs. Machac in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Murray vs. Machac in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Andy Murray will go down as the best British tennis player of all time. The tennis icon has given fans years and years of pure joy, but his time at the top is coming to an end. If Murray's body will let him, he will face off against Mach
How to watch Djokovic vs. Kopriva in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Kopriva in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Can anyone stop Djokovic from winning Wimbledon again? Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in last year's final, so you just know that the Serbian is going to be back with added motivation to claim another crown. If you want to watch Djok
How to watch Raducanu vs. Alexandrova in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Raducanu vs. Alexandrova in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Wimbledon crowd really gets behind British players, so you can expect a lot of noise in the match between Raducanu and Alexandrova. It's a tough draw for the home favorite, but the support might carry Emma Raducanu into the ne
How to watch Osaka vs. Parry in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Osaka vs. Parry in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wimbledon has not been kind to Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka, but that could all change this year. Osaka has been looking good since her return to the professional circuit in early 2024, and a lot of fans will be watching her progress clos
How to watch Gauff vs. Dolehide in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Gauff vs. Dolehide in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of a Grand Slam doesn't always deliver particularly exciting matchups. There are a lot of players in the competition at this early stage, so the likelihood of close battles is slim. But Wimbledon has bucked the trend, wi
How to watch Sabalenka vs. Bektas in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sabalenka vs. Bektas in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wimbledon has not worked out for Aryna Sabalenka. Two semi final appearances would be seen as a success by most players on the circuit, but Sabalenka is not most players. The Grand Slam winner will be desperate to make her first Wimbl
How to watch Swiatek vs. Kenin in Wimbledon 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Swiatek vs. Kenin in Wimbledon 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Wimbledon is back, and it's back with a bang. The first round has thrown together some fantastic matchups, but it doesn't get much better than Swiatek vs. Kenin. It's rare to see two Grand Slam winners meet in the first round of any tour
How to watch France vs. Belgium online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch France vs. Belgium in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a lot of tasty matchups in the first knockout round of Euro 2024 , but France vs. Belgium has to be the best. Neither side has looked great so far, but that doesn't really matter at this stage. It's all or nothing in the knockout rounds. Forget
How to watch Portugal vs. Slovenia online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Portugal vs. Slovenia in Euro 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Euro 2024 could be Ronaldo's final international tournament, which means this last-16 matchup could be the last time we see the legend take to the pitch in a knockout fixture. Does it all end here? Or will Portugal defeat Slovenia to progress t
How to watch United States vs. Uruguay online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch United States vs. Uruguay in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The United States, the host country of the 2024 Copa America , face their biggest competition yet in the tournament — the 15-time Copa America champions, Uruguay. So far, both teams have faced easier competition in Group C, faci
How to watch Bolivia vs. Panama online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Bolivia vs. Panama in the 2024 Copa America for free on Sportitalia . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Bolivia vs. Panama might not be the biggest fixture at the 2024 Copa America , but at this stage — with the quarter finals just days away — every result matters. Even if it's just a matter of pride for an outgoing team. Bolivia have ha
United And Marriott Offer Summer Bonus Points To Elites, But There’s A Catch
View from the Wing / 1h
Marriott and United are offering bonus points for elites traveling with the other company in July and August. Continue reading ...
'House of the Dragon' director reveals which Season 2, episode 3 scene was almost cut
Mashable / 3h
House of the Dragon Season 2 delivered some of its most gripping dragon action yet in episode 3, with Baela Targaryen (Bethany Antonia) and her dragon Moondancer chasing down Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) . While HBO teased the scene heavily in trailers , it almost didn't make it to the screen in the first place. As episode 3 director Geeta Vasant Patel told Mashable, her first reading of the
'House of the Dragon' director Geeta Vasant Patel breaks down Rhaenyra and Alicent's pivotal meeting
Mashable / 3h
After several episodes apart, House of the Dragon 's Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) and Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) finally reunite onscreen in Season 2, episode 3. Given that their relationship is at the heart of the series — and the civil war that looms over Westeros — episode director Geeta Vasant Patel knew that this meeting had to be unforgettable. "We wanted it to feel monumental," P
'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3 has a literal Daenerys Easter egg
Mashable / 3h
Fans of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) are in for a treat with House of the Dragon Season 2, episode 3. The episode sees Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) send her youngest children to the Vale for safety, with the hope that her sons Aegon and Viserys can travel even farther to Pentos later on. She asks Rhaena Targaryen (Phoebe Campbell) to accompany them, along with their fledgling dragons, T
Daemon's Harrenhal vision in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3, explained
Mashable / 3h
As of House of the Dragon Season 2 , episode 3, Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) officially holds Harrenhal. That can mean only one thing: The show is about to get a whole lot spookier. Harrenhal isn't just the largest castle in Westeros — it's also the most cursed. Long before the events of House of the Dragon , Harren Hoare, King of the Islands and the Riverlands, oversaw Harrenhal's 40-year-long
'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for July 1
Mashable / 3h
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 1's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle com
Rhaenyra reads a scroll in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3. Here's what it says.
Mashable / 3h
If there's one thing we can never let slide on House of the Dragon , it's a letter that only flashes up on the screen for a few seconds. Season 2 , episode 3 provided one such opportunity, with Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D'Arcy) unrolling a little scroll that was sent to her by her former childhood friend Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke), whose son Aegon currently sits on Rhaenyra's throne. So what
These 2 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, episode 3 conversations are the key to the whole show
Mashable / 3h
House of the Dragon Season 2 is so far giving us a pretty thorough lesson in how wars start. Last week we dove into how men's egos were largely to blame for the escalation of Team Green versus Team Black . This week, episode 3 gave us an even clearer lesson using two specific conversations that felt like the key to the entire show. It started with a chat between Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) and Rhaenys
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 1
Mashable / 4h
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
China Discovers Graphene on the Moon
Next Big Future / 6h
Discovery of natural few-layer graphene on the Moon They report the discovery and direct microscopy visualization of natural few-layer graphene in the CE-5 lunar soil samples, by utilizing a variety of characterization techniques. Graphene is embedded as individual flakes or formed as part of a carbon shell enclosing the mineral particles. The result reveals one ... Read more
5 reasons to get the Hilton Honors Amex Surpass card
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hotel cobranded credit cards serve a very specific audience — after all, if you aren’t a regular visitor to the hotel chain in question, there probably isn’t much reason to get its credit card. But on the flip side, some cobranded hotel cards are better than others, especially when it comes to extra benefi
Justice Department to Criminally Charge Boeing for Breaching 737 Max Settlement: Reports
Gizmodo / 6h
The U.S. Justice Department intends to criminally charge Boeing for breaching a settlement connected to two deadly 737 Max jetliner crashes , according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters . The federal government is reportedly seeking a guilty plea from Boeing, which may include a $243.6 million criminal fine and… Read more...
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, July 1 (game #386)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
It's the start of a new month, but the same old Connections, now more than one year into its run and firmly established as a word game behemoth. This one isn't too tricky, but there are some hints below if you need them. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and
Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, July 1 (game #889)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
This could be a tricky Quordle to start the month – and the Daily Sequence version is even harder. Read on if you need some hints. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the ans
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, July 1 (game #120)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
You're never too far from a mistake in Strands, but fortunately the game is quite forgiving; it's very hard to lose in the way you can in Connections or Wordle. The challenge is in solving it without using a hint – but it was a challenge I failed today. If you need help, read on. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and
The 2025 Polestar 4: Great steering and a small carbon footprint stand out
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The Polestar 4 is the latest entrant into the crowded midsize luxury electric SUV segment. We think it has what it takes to stand out. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Polestar provided flights from Washington to Madrid and accommodation so Ars could drive the Polestar 4. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. " If you're going to make a car and use all that energy, it should be a good ca
Incomplete Tianlong-3 Ripped Off Parts of Rocket in Accident
Next Big Future / 7h
The Chinese Tianlong-3 rocket ripped off parts of the rocket when it broke free of the test stand. It was supposed to be held in place in the test. The rocket was not complete without grid fins. There were pieces falling off when it broke free and the engines did not sound correct and there ... Read more
Tianlong-3 Accidentally Launched During a Planned Static Fire
Next Big Future / 8h
Amateur footage captured by Gongyi citizens and posted on Chinese social media shows Tianong-3, nine-engine test stage igniting and taking off. Hold-down clamps and other structures usually prevent takeoff during a firing test. The stage is seen climbing into the sky before halting, apparently with its engines shutting off, and falling to Earth. The stage ... Read more
MIT’s soft robotic system is designed to pack groceries
33TechCrunch / 8h
RoboGrocery combines computer vision with a soft robotic gripper to bag a wide range of different items. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
More Than One-Third Of Americans Are Borrowing Money For Summer Vacations, Make It Make Sense
View from the Wing / 8h
Can this even be real, that 36% of American’s “plan to take on debt for summer travel” – can someone possibly explain this to me? Continue reading ...
NASA Is Having a Spacesuit Crisis
83Futurism / 8h
Spacesuit Setback Earlier this week, NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson discovered to her horror that water was squirting from her spacesuit 31 minutes into her and fellow astronaut Mike Barratt's spacewalk outside of the International Space Station. Unsurprisingly, the space agency was forced to cut their journey short, with crews on board the orbital outpost investigating the leak ever since . It's the
Thanks to AI PCs, the Specs for Computers Across the Board Are Poised to Go Up
How-To Geek / 9h
The age of the "AI PC" is upon us, and you'll soon have the option to run some AI features locally without an internet connection even on relatively modest systems. However, what you may not realize is that despite having AI accelerators, these computers will still need a heap of memory and storage just to offer local AI features.
GPD's double-foldable convertible laptop will come with AMD's fastest mobile CPU, can display more pixels than a 4K monitor — and comes with an OCuLink connector
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
GPD, best known for compact gaming devices, is launching its first full-fledged laptop, the Duo Dual-Screen. Initially teased in May 2024 , we knew the device would have two foldable 13.3-inch AMOLED Aurora displays offering 10-bit color depth and 1.07 billion colors with touch and stylus input, but other details were uncertain at the time. Now the company has revealed more on the “Engineer’s 13.
Landlords Now Using AI to Harass You for Rent and Refuse to Fix Your Appliances
58Futurism / 9h
Talk to the Hand Are you ready for an AI-automated future? Even if you're not, turns out you'll have no choice — because your landlords are diving straight in. It hasn't quite taken the real estate world by storm yet, but, as The New York Times reports , some property managers are using AI chatbots to handle the inquiries — and complaints — of their tenants, both existing and prospective. Like an
Intel Macs Are Going to Be Cheaper Than Ever, but Don't Rush to Buy Them
How-To Geek / 9h
With only a small number of older Macs getting the update to macOS Sequoia, Apple's Intel era is almost over. That could mean the market gets flooded with used Intel Macs at their cheapest-ever prices. But are they even worth buying anymore?
AI-powered scams and what you can do about them
26TechCrunch / 10h
This is by no means a complete list, just a few of the most obvious tricks that AI can supercharge. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus (0.5 Cents Per Point)
68One Mile at a Time / 10h
Strategically buying points can be a good value , especially for luxury hotel stays. A while back, IHG One Rewards launched its current sale on purchased points . This is in line with the best offers we see from the program. I wanted to post an update — while this offer was supposed to expire on June 30, it has just been extended by several days, so there’s still time to take advantage of it. Sal
Apple Rumored to Be Working on AirPods With Built-in Cameras
Gizmodo / 10h
Apple is reportedly bringing cameras to AirPods, ear hairs be damned. Read more...
Facebook Lunatics Are Making AI-Generated Pictures of Cops Carrying Huge Bibles Through Floods Go Viral
67Futurism / 10h
HOLE FOBE All hail the HOLE FOBE. From Shrimp Jesus to 18-wheelers overflowing with babies , Facebook continues to fill to the brim with bizarre, algorithm-hungry AI-generated images. These strange images are published en masse by spammers, who affix the AI-spun creations with disjointed captions begging for likes and shares. Now, months into the phenomenon, it seems that certain themes have take
Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point: A complete guide to Disney Cruise Line’s private beach destination
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip to sail on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Magic to experience a call on Lookout Cay. The views expressed below are entirely hers and were not subject to review by the cruise line. If you’re wondering what a Disney Cruise Line private beach destination is like, you might imagine it’s Disney World in a tropical atmosphere. However, I can assur
Our Best Look Yet at Deadpool & Wolverine's Supervillain, and a Familiar Friend
85Gizmodo / 10h
Marvel Studios recently released new photos from Deadpool & Wolverine and while they’re not groundbreaking, each is our best look yet at characters on opposite sides of the spectrum. On the one side, there’s Cassandra Nova, the evil, likely main villain in the film played by The Crown’s Emma Corrin . Then there’s… Read more...
The Top 6 Microsoft Outlook Practices I Follow for Inbox Efficiency
How-To Geek / 10h
While some incoming emails are clearly spam, others require an urgent response, and some can wait a bit longer. To manage this chaos, you need to be familiar with the tools available in your email client. I use Outlook as my primary email client, and here's how I efficiently manage my inbox.
Identity.vc is bringing capital and community to Europe’s LGBTQ+ venture ecosystem
22TechCrunch / 10h
Identity.vc writes checks that range from €250,000 to €1.5 million into companies from the pre-seed to Series A stages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
High Stakes In Washington: American Airlines Avoids Strike After Rare Weekend Meeting
22View from the Wing / 11h
American Airlines and its flight attendants union were summoned to a rare Saturday meeting in Washington, D.C. by the National Mediation Board. The Mediation Board did not tell the parties that they were being released to 'self-help'. Instead, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants told its members that negotiations will continue. Continue reading ...
Cut Your Presentation Time Down With the PechaKucha Method
How-To Geek / 11h
As a veteran of many conferences, meetings, lectures, and any other place I had to stand next to a projector and explain something to a group of people. I've tried it all. However, of all the presentation formats I've attempted, none have been as useful or as effective as the PechaKucha.
AirPods with IR cameras are rumored to be on the way – but we'll have to wait a while for them
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple is rumored to be planning to add a new model to its line-up of the best AirPods : specifically, AirPods with infrared cameras installed, which can be paired with a Vision Pro headset and create a spatial audio experience that changes as you move your head. This comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , who is right more often than not when it comes to Apple predictions. However, the IR-enable
4 Awesome Alternatives to the Google Play Store
How-To Geek / 11h
The Google Play Store seems to have every app under the sunbut it doesnt, actually. There are some great exclusive apps to find if you venture beyond Googles walled garden. Here are some alternative app stores that you can explore on your Android phone or tablet.
Wireless earbuds in 2024: the 8 biggest launches so far and what’s coming next
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The best wireless earbuds of 2024 so far have been impressed us a lot by packing top audio tech into teeny-tiny designs. We've seen a rise in open-ear designs that allow you to stay aware of your surroundings, advances in noise-cancelling technologies, and audio excellence that proves wireless earbuds are here to stay. In this guide, we've rounded up all of the biggest launches from 2024 so far,
Robot cats, dogs and birds are being deployed amid an ‘epidemic of loneliness’
33TechCrunch / 11h
In the early 1990s, a researcher at Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology began work on what would become Paro. More than 30 years after its development, the doe-eyed seal pup remains the best-known example of a therapeutic robot for older adults. In 2011, the robot reached the zenith of pop cultural […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Infant Mortality Spikes After Abortion Ban
Futurism / 11h
More babies are dying in Texas, according to an explosive new medical study, after the state passed a draconian abortion law in 2021 that basically bans the procedure except in rare cases. A team of researchers led by John Hopkins University came to this alarming conclusion after analyzing more than 94,000 recorded baby deaths in Texas and 28 other states, detailing their findings in a study publ
An ultra-athlete goes head-to-head with the world’s most formidable sharks
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Extreme sportsman Ross Edgley comes face to face with a great hammerhead shark in the waters of Bimini in the Bahamas. (credit: National Geographic/Nathalie Miles) Ultra-athlete Ross Edgley is no stranger to pushing his body to extremes. He once ran a marathon while pulling a one-ton car; ran a triathlon while carrying a 100-pound tree; and climbed a 65-foot rope over and over again unt
Apple reportedly working to bring AI to the Vision Pro
59TechCrunch / 12h
Apple’s AI plans go beyond the previously announced Apple Intelligence launches on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is also working to bring these features to its Vision Pro headsets. It’s not the most surprising move — if Apple Intelligence (a whole suite of features including an improved Siri, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
This Old Third-Party Sonos App Fixed My Speaker Issues
How-To Geek / 12h
May and June have been rough months for Sonos owners as the companys completely overhauled mobile app has been a big source of frustration. Ive had several of my Sonos speakers become unresponsive, among other details. Feeling the heat from my family, I took the plunge and tried the iOS app SonoPhone to see if it could manage my system better. Turns out, it can.
All of the macOS Sequoia Features Supported on Intel Macs
How-To Geek / 12h
Despite several rumors to the contrary, Apple's macOS Sequoia update will be supported by a range of older Intel-based Mac computers. And while Intel Macs won't gain any Apple Intelligence AI functionality, they'll still get plenty of great new features in macOS Sequoia.
You can buy Seagate's largest hard disk drive right now but don't think you can use it anywhere — 25TB Exos X26z HDD is affordable but requires special equipment to work
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We wrote about the Exos X26z , the largest hard drive Seagate makes, back in December 2023. The 25TB enterprise HDD is a host-managed shingled magnetic recording (HM-SMR) unit that doesn’t work with Windows or macOS. The Linux-compatible drive was created exclusively for Seagate’s largest enterprise customers and has always been famously hard for anyone else to get hold of. In fact, when Storage
Demon Slayer to End With Trilogy of Theatrical Films
26Gizmodo / 12h
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is coming to an end in the biggest way imaginable. Crunchyroll just announced it acquired the rights to the upcoming Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle and will release it as a trilogy of theatrical films, bringing the story and franchise to a conclusion on the big screen. Read more...
Everything you need to know about IHG One Rewards’ annual lounge membership
23The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. With the launch of the IHG One Rewards program in 2022 came IHG’s Milestone Rewards program. You can earn IHG points or food and beverage rewards at most Milestone Rewards tiers. You can also choose an IHG annual lounge membership at the 40-night and 70-night tiers. Most IHG hotels and resorts don’t offer
ServiceNow’s generative AI solutions are taking advantage of the data on its own platform
20TechCrunch / 12h
One of the earlier SaaS adherents to generative AI has been ServiceNow, which has been able to take advantage of the data in its own platform to help build more business-centric models. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
James Webb Observes Mysterious Structures Above Jupiter's Great Red Spot
100+Futurism / 12h
Bored to Floored The remarkable James Webb Space Telescope has been used to image the furthest reaches of the cosmos . But in a change of pace, astronomers have leveraged its immense powers on a target far closer to
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