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What happens if you shoot down a delivery drone?
100+TechCrunch / 3h
As deep-pocketed companies like Amazon, Google and Walmart invest in and experiment with drone delivery, a phenomenon reflective of this modern era has emerged. Drones, carrying snacks and other sundries, are being shot out of the sky. Incidents are still rare. However, a recent arrest in Florida, in which a man allegedly shot down a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Shirtless Man Sprints Past American Airlines Jet At LAX, Tackled by Police in Viral Video
View from the Wing / 7h
It’s always American Airlines or Spirit. At LAX on Saturday around 6 a.m. it was American. Continue reading ...
This new ransomware scam will hassle you with phone calls until you pay up
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A new ransomware group has been discovered harassing its victims on the phone until they pay up. A report from anti-ransomware company, Halycon said that Volcano Demon was seen going after “several” targets in the last couple of weeks, deploying a new encryptor called LukaLocker. Its methodis relatively simple - the threat actor will first find a way into the target network, map it out, and then
This is the chip that could feature in the world's largest SSD — Kioxia launches 2Tb NAND chip and key partner Pure Storage may use it in its 150TB SSD DirectFlash modules
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Japanese memory giant Kioxia says it has begun sampling shipments of 2Tb QLC devices, utilizing its eighth-generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory technology. This new chip will be used in SSDs, servers, and other forms of digital storage hardware that require high-capacity, high-efficiency memory components. Kioxia's BiCS FLASH technology expands the memory die vertically and laterally, while the
Earn 5 Free Nights Worth Up To 250K Points with Marriott Bonvoy Business Amex Card [Limited Time]
View from the Wing / 8min
American Express has a great new limited-time offer for the Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card: Earn 5 Free Night Awards, valued at up to 50K points each for eligible stays, after $8,000 in purchases within the first six months of cardmembership. Offer ends 7/10. Continue reading ...
Beond Airlines Business Class: Wow, This Is Nice!
One Mile at a Time / 9min
Hello from the Maldives (well, briefly… I’m just in transit, and am not actually entering the country). I just flew all-business class carrier Beond Airlines on the rather long flight from Milan to the Maldives via Dubai. The airline currently has a single Airbus A319 that operates routes to & from the Maldives, with destinations including Dubai, Milan, Riyadh, and Zurich, with more to come. I’ve
ESA’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, is poised to launch for the first time on Tuesday
Engadget / 36min
Ariane 6, the European Space Agency’s next-gen heavy-lift rocket, is expected to take its inaugural flight on July 9, ending a yearlong gap in Europe’s ability to access space on its own. The launch vehicle, made by ArianeGroup, replaces Ariane 5, which was retired last July following its 117th mission. The launch window opens at 2PM ET on Tuesday (8PM CEST). Ariane 5 was in operation from 1996 t
Former Uber CEO Kalanick Will Not Lead Tesla Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 1h
Elon Musk said the rumors he hired Uber founder Travis Kalanick to lead Tesla’s Robotaxi division is false. Elon on rumors he hired Uber founder Travis Kalanick to lead Tesla's Robotaxi division: https://t.co/SA10AhIemd — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) July 7, 2024
Samsung Galaxy AI could soon offer real-time translations in WhatsApp
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Live Translate is part of the Galaxy AI suite of features developed by Samsung, offering real-time translation between languages, and it's expected to expand into third-party apps in the near future – with WhatsApp in line to be one of the first apps to benefit. According to reliable tipster @UniverseIce (via Neowin ), WhatsApp integration is on the way, though there's no timetable given. Samsung
Worldclass EV Analyst Confirms Nextbigfuture on Tesla China Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 1h
Michael Dunne, Dunne Insights, delivers world class intelligence and advisory services to investors, automakers, suppliers and technology companies on the global electric car and battery businesses. Michael Dunne gives insights on China, electric cars, autonomous driving and the world. He says that China’s EV supply chain gives China companies about a 30% cost advantage versus ... Read more
Scam Alert: American Airlines Passenger Extorted by Check-in Agent [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...
CIOs’ concerns over generative AI echo those of the early days of cloud computing
60TechCrunch / 2h
CIOs trying to govern generative AI have the same concerns they had about cloud computing 15 years ago, but they've learned some things along the way. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Apple Watch Series 10 expected to boast larger displays, while a plastic SE may be in the works
Engadget / 2h
Bigger screens are coming to the Apple Watch, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. In the Power On newsletter this week, Gurman writes that the Series 10 models will sport larger displays than we’ve seen in past versions of the regular Apple Watch, with one of the options likely to be close in size to the Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to be thinner , too, as Gurman pr
What To Expect From Samsung Galaxy Unpacked On July 10
How-To Geek / 2h
Samsung is about to host one of the most anticipated launch events of the year. At the mid-year Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10, the company is rumored to unveil the next generation of foldables, a brand-new wearable ring, new smartwatches, and wireless earbuds. Let's take a closer look!
The Switch 2 Needs a Better eShop
How-To Geek / 2h
Fantasies usually lead to disappointment. The idea that people willingly sit down to write articles like "What I Want in the Nintendo Switch 2" makes my skin crawlyou know your wishes won't come true, so why plant the seed of disappointment into other people's heads? Yet I now find myself participating in this futile charade. The Switch eShop has turned me into a clown.
Epic Games CEO promises to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ changes
20TechCrunch / 2h
It sounds like the latest dispute between Apple and Fortnite-maker Epic Games isn’t over. Epic has been fighting Apple for years over the company’s revenue-sharing requirements in the App Store. While Epic’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple was defeated last year, many of its criticisms were echoed in a different lawsuit filed against Apple in March […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Review: Catching up with Doctor Who and Ncuti Gatwa’s stellar freshman season
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge / Ncuti Gatwa wrapped his first full season as the Fifteenth Doctor and proved more than up to the challenge. (credit: YouTube/BBC) Doctor Who is now in its 61st year featuring a host of gifted British actors each taking on the iconic role in turn. So Ncuti Gatwa had some very big shoes to fill when he took on playing the Fifteenth Doctor. Now the season has concluded and the verdict is i
6 Quick Access Toolbar Must-Haves in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 3h
Excel has so many tools that finding the right ones can often slow your workflow. Indeed, some of Excel's most useful tools are also the most hidden, and it can sometimes take five or more clicks to perform a single action. This is why using the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) is the way forward.
Best View On A Plane: In Front Of The Wing, Or Behind?
50One Mile at a Time / 3h
No, it’s not a slow news day, I’m just genuinely curious where other aviation geeks stand on this, because I think I had an epiphany… I love window seats near the wing I almost always select window seats when flying , for a variety of reasons. Chief among them is that I’ll never cease to be amazed by the miracle of flight, and I spend a large portion of flights just looking out the window, especi
You can be polyamorous in 'The Sims' now
Mashable / 3h
Non-monogamy certainly existed before 2020, but since then we've been hearing a lot more about it online. People emerged from lockdown more sexually adventurous — maybe even more queer — and now they want their Sims to be, too. In The Sims 4 Lovestruck Expansion Pack, launching July 25, your Sims can finally be polyamorous. In Ciudad Enamorada, the new Sims city of love, Sims can go on dates in l
Passenger Shares Photo Of Their Plane – And The Engine Is “Duct Taped” On
View from the Wing / 4h
Probably the most misunderstood thing in all of aviation is speed tape. Passengers see what looks like 'duct tape' on their plane, and they worry whether it will hold together. The plane doesn't look safe and first impressions over safety matter right now with aviation safety top of mind given the issues we've seen with the Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug, air traffic control mishaps, and pilot error
How to Add Multiple Photos to Instagram Story
How-To Geek / 4h
You can add as many stories as you want to your Instagram account. However, that's not always what you're looking for. Sometimes, you might want to include multiple photos in a single Instagram story. In this case, you can use the Layout option or the Photo sticker offered by Instagram.
2 nights in the heart of the action: A review of the W Philadelphia
The Points Guy / 5h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420181785″] Philadelphia is known for several things: serving sumptuous cheesesteaks (I’m looking at you, Barclay Prime), being the birthplace of our nation and acting as the backdrop for the “Rocky” movies. But the City of Brotherly Love offers so much more, including several top-notch hotels, such as the W Philadelphia. Eager to find a property for a weekend s
The latest Galaxy Buds 3 leak includes more images and good news on pricing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
In recent weeks we've seen a whole host of Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leaks, and they're showing no signs of stopping – with the latest leak pointing to some good news about the pricing of these earbuds. Tipster @Kuma_Sleepy (via SamMobile ) has managed to get hold of what seems to be a retail listing from South Korea, showing pictures of the Galaxy Buds 3 and the Galaxy
This Is My Favorite Music Feature for iPhones (That's Often Forgotten)
How-To Geek / 5h
Every few years, I'm reminded that my iPhone can instantly identify the names of songs playing around me. So if you're constantly wondering what song is playing in public or on a TV show, you should add the Shazam button to your iPhones Control Center. Heres how it will help you identify songs in a hurry.
Delta Flight Attendants Sport Palestine Pins In Defiance Of Policy
View from the Wing / 6h
A passenger on Friday's Delta flight 1245 from Boston to West Palm Beach shared a photo of a flight attendant wearing a Palestine flag pin. This has seemed to be more common among Delta employees than other airlines. It violates their uniform standards but they also haven't spoken to enforcing those - whether because they want to avoid controversy amongst cabin crew during a unionization drive, o
4 Ways Microsoft Can Save Copilot From Becoming the Next Cortana
How-To Geek / 6h
It's clear that Microsoft thinks Copilot is here to stay. Theyre so confident that theyve added an entire button for it on Copilot+ PCs. However, unless Microsoft wants that button to be a useless relic that brings back painful memories in just a few years, Copilot needs to get a few things right.
Review: United Polaris Business Class Boeing 777 (NRT-SFO)
54One Mile at a Time / 6h
For the final segment of my Allegris round the world journey , I flew United Airlines’ Boeing 777-300ER Polaris business class on the 8hr15min overnight flight from Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco (SFO). While people love to poke fun at US airlines, the truth is that in many ways, they offer a solid experience. In the case of United’s Polaris business class, you can consistently expect a comfortable
The End of Netflix Basic, and Better iPhone Repairs: Weekly Roundup
How-To Geek / 6h
This was another busy week for tech news, with changes coming to iPhone repairs, Netflix, and much more. Here are the biggest stories you might have missed.
UK cloud hosting company expands in US as global demand for managed hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems explodes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
There’s no question that demand for cloud services is going through the roof right now. Towards the end of 2023, Gartner predicted the cloud market would grow 20.4% to total $678.8 billion in 2024, up from $563.6 billion the previous year, and that certainly seems to be an optimistic forecast if Hyve Managed Hosting’s experience is anything to go by. Based in Brighton, UK, Hyve says it has seen s
Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
39Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield. (credit: Mauricio Handler / Getty Images ) The melting of one of North America’s largest ice fields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That’s the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Icefield, which straddles the Alaska-Canada border near the Alaskan capita
The Yellowstone supervolcano destroyed an ecosystem but saved it for us
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Interior view of the Rhino Barn. Exposed fossil skeletons left in-situ for research and public viewing. (credit: Rick E. Otto, University of Nebraska State Museum) Death was everywhere. Animal corpses littered the landscape and were mired in the local waterhole as ash swept around everything in its path. For some, death happened quickly; for others, it was slow and painful. This was the
The "Big" Problem That Stops Me Upgrading My iPhone
How-To Geek / 7h
Rumors for the iPhone 16 are picking up, but the one aspect of a new phone that would make me excited about upgrading is something Apple gave up on years ago. I just want a smaller size.
Cell Phone Issues On Boeing 787? Here’s Why…
80One Mile at a Time / 7h
If you’ve flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, you may have noticed that your cell phone suddenly loses its signal when you board the plane. No, it’s not something you’re doing, and it’s not your imagination… it’s a real thing. The Boeing 787 often blocks cell phone signals In general, cell phone data around airports often isn’t great. However, there’s an additional issue that’s specific to the Boeing
Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1) Review: Glaring Issues Overshadow Functionality
How-To Geek / 8h
In a market saturated with 3-in-1 chargers for Apples suite of portables, buyers understandably feel choice paralysis. I can confidently strike the Anker MagGo Wireless Charging Station (3-in-1 Stand) from the running as it left me concerned about its structural integrity and heat regulation.
Enhance your coding and AI skills for just $40
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Score the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle on sale for just $39.97 through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: StackCommerce The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle $39.97 at The Mashable Shop $1,500.00 Save $1,460.03 We're halfway through 2024. If your coding skills are still stuck in the Myspace and Tumblr HTML era, it might be time to catch up. If you haven
Last chance: Save big on the necessities with a $20 Sam's Club membership
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Grab a one-year membership to Sam's Club with auto-renew for only $20 (reg. $50). Act quickly: it's only price-dropped through July 7. Opens in a new window Credit: Sam's Club Sam's Club 1-Year Membership with Auto-Renew $20.00 at The Mashable Shop $50.00 Save $30.00 As the temperatures rise, it seems like our expenses do, too. From fun outings to extra groceries for backyard barbecues, yo
Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for life for just $23
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Windows 10 Pro is still a great option for older devices that need a quality OS upgrade, and you can get it for life for only $22.97 until July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Windows 10 Pro $22.97 at The Mashable Shop $199.00 Save $176.03 It’s time to update your operating system . If you’re looking for a software that can maximize your productivity and introduce y
Ask AI experts about 50+ topics with this $30 limited-time lifetime subscription
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Get answers to your questions about SEO, writing, software development, business, and more with 50+ AI experts included with lifetime access to Consultio , now $29.99. Not every question is going to be covered in a Google search. If you need an expert opinion, the best place to go is an expert. Can't find one? How about an expert AI consultant? Consultio Pro is a software suite that gives
Score a grade-A refurbished iPad and Beats Flex headphones for just $200
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Score a grade-A refurbished Apple iPad (7th gen, 32GB, WiFi) with Beats Flex Headphones on sale for $199.97 (reg. $299.99) through July 21. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refrubished Apple iPad (7th gen, 32GB, WiFi) with Beats Flex Headphones $199.97 at The Mashable Shop $299.99 Save $100.02 Apple might churn out new iPads every year, but the great thing about them is that no matter w
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 7 (#392)
How-To Geek / 9h
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.
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 7
Mashable / 9h
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
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, July 7, 2024
LifeHacker / 10h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 7, 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 7, Wordle #1,114! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer)
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