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X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
400+Mashable / 12h
Elon Musk's X is stuck. X, formerly known as Twitter, has stagnated when it comes to user growth ever since Musk acquired the company. According to a new report from the Financial Times , X has around 251 global daily active users as of the second quarter of 2024. This represents just a 1.6 percent increase in users on X compared to the same period last year. The social media platform, then-known


Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July live blog – Galaxy Ring, Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch 7 and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The second Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event of the year has arrived and we're here to bring you all the news and announcements as they happen. You can expect to see a suite of foldable phones and wearables at today's showcase, but the star of the show could be the much-anticipated Galaxy Ring . Oh, and we expect to hear a fair bit about AI too, as that's the buzzword of the tech world at the moment.


Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely
Ars Technica - All content / 2min
Enlarge / Europe's first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: Jody Amiet/AFP via Getty Images ) The first European Ariane 6 rocket fired off its launch pad at the edge of the Amazon rainforest and climbed into orbit Tuesday, an inaugural flight a decade in the making that restored Europe's ability to put its own large satellites into space. The debut



The $11 Billion Marketplace Enabling the Crypto Scam Economy
Wired / 1h
Deepfake scam services. Victim data. Electrified shackles for human trafficking. Crypto tracing firm Elliptic found all were available for sale on an online marketplace linked to Cambodia’s ruling family.


As Microsoft leaves its observer seat, OpenAI says it won’t have any more observers


TechCrunch / 1h
Months after Microsoft gained an observer seat on OpenAI’s board, the company is leaving the position of the non-voting seat. In a letter sent to OpenAI on Tuesday, Microsoft said that the company has seen enough progress being made in the AI company and is confident in its direction, according to Axios. OpenAI said that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.



5 ways to tackle technical debt
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Technical debt (tech debt) is a significant concern for global businesses across various industry verticals. It’s the label for the end-product of development teams working at speed in software to hit delivery timelines – bugs, legacy or misplaced code, erroneous documentation, and more. Tech debt is significant because it acts as a barrier to progress against increasingly important business tran


Deep tech startups with very technical CEOs raise larger rounds, research finds
TechCrunch / 2h
SaaS founders trying to figure out what it takes to raise their next round can refer to Point Nine’s famous yearly SaaS Funding Napkin. (The term refers to “back of the napkin” plans or calculations.) Now, European hardware deep tech teams have a similar resource from First Momentum, a pre-seed fund investing in technical B2B […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Iceland is dodging the VC doldrums as Frumtak Ventures lands $87 million for its fourth fund
TechCrunch / 2h
Iceland’s startup scene is punching above its weight. That’s perhaps in part because it kept the 2021 hype in check, but mostly because its tech ecosystem is coming of age. Iceland attracted the most venture capital per capita of all Nordic countries in 2023, but that stat is somewhat skewed by its relatively small population […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


US officials announce the takedown of an AI-powered Russian bot farm
Engadget / 2h
US officials and their allies have identified and taken down an artificial intelligence-powered Russian bot farm comprised of almost 1,000 accounts, which spread disinformation and pro-Russian sentiments on X. The Justice Department has revealed the the scheme that was made possible by software was created by a digital media department within RT , a Russian state-controlled media outlet. Its deve


Determining the right LLM for your organization
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Today’s business leaders recognize that some application of generative AI has great potential to help their business perform better, although they may still be exploring exactly how and what the ROI may ultimately be. Indeed, as companies turn their gen-AI prototypes into scaled solutions, they must take into account such factors as the technology’s cost, accuracy, and latency to determine its lo


Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, July 10, 2024
LifeHacker / 3h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 10, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for July 10, Wordle #1,117! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times website . A


Level up your skills with 15 coding courses on sale for only £31.26
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Through July 21, this 15-course Learn to Code bundle is on sale for just £31.26 (reg. £1,173). Opens in a new window Credit: Shutterstock The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle £31.26 at the Mashable Shop £1,173.00 Save £1,141.74 Are you ready to learn a new skill and increase your job prospects? Propel yourself into the future of technology with the 2024 Premium Learn to Code


How to watch Netherlands vs. England online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Netherlands vs. England in Euro 2024 for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Everyone would like to book a place in the Euro 2024 final, but it doesn't work like that. Only the very best can make it through the trials of the group stage and then survive the knockout rounds. Netherlands progressed after a nervy win against Tu


Defeated by A.I., a Legend in the Board Game Go Warns: Get Ready for What’s Next
20NYT > Technology / 4h
Lee Saedol was one of the world’s top Go players, and his shocking loss to an A.I. opponent was a harbinger of a new, unsettling era. “It may not be a happy ending,” he says.


Index Ventures raises $2.3 billion for new venture and growth funds
22TechCrunch / 4h
Index Ventures is announcing $2.3 billion in new funds to finance the next generation of tech startups globally. These new funds are spread across different stages with $800 million dedicated to venture investment and $1.5 billion set aside for growth and late-stage companies. How do these funds compare to the previous ones? In 2021, Index […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Nextbigfuture Comment Rules and Guidelines
Next Big Future / 5h
I appreciate the time and effort that commenters and supporters of nextbigfuture.com make. It is more time consuming for me to manage comments. There is a LOT more spam. I also do not want to manage comments with insults and aggression. Do not just make comments just trashing countries (like China) or people or individuals. ... Read more


Report: OnePlus' next-gen devices may look and perform oddly similarly to the current lineup
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
OnePlus recently announced it’s hosting a Summer Launch Event on July 16 . At the event, the brand plans to unveil four new products: the OnePlus Nord 4 smartphone, OnePlus Pad 2, OnePlus Watch 2R, and the Nord Buds 3 Pro. Normally, you would have to wait until the date of the event to learn everything about them. But a massive new leak has effectively spilled the beans on three of the devices, r


'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for July 10
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 10'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


Tech giant Samsung workers to strike indefinitely
BBC News / 6h
A union for almost 25% of the firm's South Korean workers called the walkout over pay and benefits.


NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 10
Mashable / 6h
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


Insta360's Flow Pro smartphone gimbal uses Apple's DockKit to track you
Engadget / 7h
Insta360 has launched the Flow Pro smartphone gimbal with a feature we've never seen on any rival product: Apple DockKit support. That allows it to track you around automatically while you present, perform or do other activities, much like DJI's popular Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal. DockKit support effectively gives you a robotic cameraman. Just set the Flow Pro up on its built-in tripod that extends fro


Gemini Live's background mode and app extensions could blow Apple Intelligence away
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
During Google I/O 2024 , the tech giant previewed Gemini Live , a unique version of the AI on mobile capable of holding “natural conversations.” You can think of it like Siri, as you’ll be able to engage in a two-way dialogue with Gemini and have the AI respond concisely. Since the initial announcement, we haven’t heard much about the tech until recently, when strings of code referencing Gemini L


Anthropic’s Claude adds a prompt playground to quickly improve your AI apps
22TechCrunch / 7h
Prompt engineering became a hot job last year in the AI industry, but it seems Anthropic is now developing tools to at least partially automate it. Anthropic released several new features on Tuesday to help developers create more useful applications with the startup’s language model, Claude, according to a company blog post. Developers can now […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Xbox is increasing Game Pass prices and adding a 'standard' plan
Engadget / 8h
Time for Xbox fans to adjust their budgets. Xbox Game Pass is increasing prices this year in a phased rollout. Beginning on July 10, any new subscribers will be charged the updated price, while current subscribers will see the higher costs take effect starting September 12. For the US, Game Pass Ultimate prices will increase from $17 a month to $20 a month, while a year of access to Game Pass Cor


Temperature Gets So Hot That Motorcyclist Dies Mid-Ride
200+Futurism / 8h
California's notorious Death Valley has claimed another victim: record soaring temperatures killed a motorcyclist this past weekend, the Los Angeles Times reports . A park ranger told the LA Times that a posse of motorcyclists was riding through Death Valley National Park on Saturday sometime in the afternoon when they became "distressed" by the heat. After receiving a distress call, first respon


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, July 10 (game #395)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Fancy another easy-ish Connections puzzle? You got it. This one really isn't too bad, but I've jotted down some hints should you need them anyway. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Informat


Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, July 10 (game #898)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Happy hump day! How about you celebrate with a game of Quordle. Or rather, four games of Quordle to complete the main version, then four more to solve the Daily Sequence. 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 r


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, July 10 (game #129)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
This is a slightly more difficult Strands puzzle than the previous couple, so you'll need to have your wits about you to avoid losing your streak. If you need some help, I've got a few hints for you below. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands to


This AI movie camera transforms films into whatever you can imagine
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Artificial intelligence to produce videos has become increasingly popular thanks to tools like Sora, Runway, and Pika. But, a new AI-augmented film camera has taken the idea to the next level. Creative technology agency SpecialGuestX and mixed-media production house 1stAveMachine have debuted the CMR-M1 to tackle that goal. The result is a camera that doesn’t just film the world around it; it enh


AI startup Hebbia raised $130M at a $700M valuation on $13 million of profitable revenue
28TechCrunch / 9h
Hebbia, a startup that uses generative AI to search large documents and respond to large questions, has raised a $130 million Series B at a roughly $700 million valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Index Ventures, Google Ventures and Peter Thiel. And its funding demonstrates that 50x annual recurring revenue (ARR) is becoming […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm
Engadget / 9h
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) has come back online nearly a decade after shutting down. But the once venerable source of Apple news appears to have been transformed by its new owners into an AI-generated content farm. The site, which ceased operations in 2015, began publishing “new” articles, many of which appear to be nearly identical to content published by MacRumors and other publications


The Best Deals From Walmart’s Own ‘Prime Day’
LifeHacker / 9h
You may be aware of the upcoming Prime Day and the early Prime Day deals that have already hit, but other major retailers have also teed up their own sales in the hopes of drawing a few customers their way. Target started its own Prime Day competition sale on July 7, and Walmart kicked its off a few days later on July 9—and unlike Prime Day, you don't need to be a paid subscriber to take advantag


Why You Should Consider Proton Docs Over Google
LifeHacker / 9h
Proton has officially launched Docs in Proton Drive , a new web-based productivity app that gives you access to a fully-featured text editor with shared editing capabilities and full end-to-end encryption. It's meant to take on Google Docs—one of the leading online word processors in the world, and make it more convenient to use Proton's storage service . But how exactly does Proton’s document ed


American Airlines Flight Attendants Back Down: Strike Not Likely, Deal Is Close
View from the Wing / 9h
The American Airlines flight attendants union has changed its tune. They are no longer telling their members that a strike is imminent. In fact, a strike has been the threat that has brought them close to a deal. Continue reading ...


Google will give users free dark web monitoring
Engadget / 9h
Google announced in an update on Tuesday that its dark web monitoring service, also known as “dark web report,” will be made available to all Google users in 46 countries including the US and UK at the end of the month, according to Fast Company . The feature was previously only available to users with a Google One membership. The dark web report will be located in the “Results about you” page wh


Drug middlemen inflate US prices, squeeze out competition, FTC says
20Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies before the House Appropriations Subcommittee at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 15, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty | Kevin Dietsch ) Firms that serve as intermediaries to negotiate and control prescription drug access in the US "wield enormous power," largely with "extraordinarily opaque" business practi


Elon Musk Forcing Tesla to Train Self-Driving Cars On His Own Driving
500+Futurism / 9h
Tesla's self-driving efforts depend on human "annotators," tasked with identifying objects like construction cones or pedestrians crossing a road in recorded footage from the company's vehicles. And as Business Insider reports , many of the company's annotators are tasked with specifically focusing on the driving of Tesla CEO Elon Musk himself, alongside several other "VIP" drivers. In other word


A British boarding school will make students use boring old Nokia phones
Engadget / 10h
A lot of school districts have instituted smartphone bans for students during the school day but a British boarding school has taken it one step further. Wait, scratch that. They’ve taken it one step back. Eton College, the historic and elite British boarding school with famous alumni such as Prince William and Harry, Ian Fleming and Tom Hiddleston, has instituted a new mobile phone policy for it


A Kamado Grill Might Be the Backyard Upgrade You've Been Looking For
LifeHacker / 10h
Charcoal and gas grills have dominated backyards in America for some time now, but there’s a big, bold contender that’s gaining popularity—the kamado grill. Granted, they've been around for a while now, so why are more folks turning away from the old favorites and opting to go full kamado? Well, there’s a lot to love. What’s different about the kamado grill? Its egg-like shape. The first thing yo


OpenAI and Arianna Huffington are building an AI health coach for you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington want to leverage artificial intelligence to create a personalized health and wellness coach just for you. The two announced they are forming Thrive AI Health to bring AI-fueled expertise to healthy lives that are adapted to each individual. Huffington's wellness technology firm Thrive Global and the OpenAI Startup Fund, which invests in young AI compan


Which Virgin Atlantic Flying Club partner redemptions can be booked online?
42The Points Guy / 10h
At TPG, we often praise Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program as one of the most underrated and high-powered frequent flyer programs. Flying Club is a transfer partner of all major credit card programs, so Virgin points are easy to earn. However, just because the points are easy to earn does not mean they are easy to use. Virgin Atlantic joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2023 and has several other n


Testers unearth touchscreen UI in tvOS beta, signs point to a touchscreen HomePod
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A screenshot of tvOS 17. Recent betas have included evidence that Apple is working on a touchscreen-enabled version of the interface. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple’s tvOS betas are usually among its least exciting; the Apple TV’s operating system has changed so little in the last decade that the most exciting thing to happen to it in recent memory is an extra column of icons . But t


Beryl is just the latest disaster to strike the energy capital of the world
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Why yes, that Starlink dish is precariously perched to get around tree obstructions. (credit: Eric Berger) I'll readily grant you that Houston might not be the most idyllic spot in the world. The summer heat is borderline unbearable. The humidity is super sticky. We don't have mountains or pristine beaches—we have concrete. But we also have a pretty amazing melting pot of culture, wonde


Chase Sapphire Reserve Offering Marriott Gold Status
34One Mile at a Time / 10h
While I wouldn’t say this is the most exciting offer ever, I’m sure it’ll still come in handy for some. A similar promotion was offered last year, and it’s now available once again. Chase Sapphire Reserve Marriott Gold fast track At the moment the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ) is offering Marriott Bonvoy Gold status , with the opportunity to extend it in conjunction with stays: Register


Expert Warns That AI Industry Due for Huge Collapse
400+Futurism / 10h
Fake It Experts are growing increasingly concerned over early signs that the frenzy surrounding AI could collapse in on itself — a bubble which, if it bursts, could end in disaster. Take James Ferguson, founding partner of the UK-based macroeconomic research firm MacroStrategy Partnership, who recently sat down with Bloomberg 's Merryn Somerset Webb for an episode of the "Merryn Talks Money" podc


Evangelical Pastor Loses It Over Wife’s First Class Upgrade on Alaska Airlines
View from the Wing / 11h
An evangelical pastor attacked his wife on Alaska Airlines because she was upgraded, and he wasn’t. The pair were traveling on Alaska flight 275 from Seattle to Anchorage on Tuesday of last week. Seventy five year old Roger Allan Holmberg Sr. “flipped [his wife] the bird” on board the aircraft and assaulted her upon discovering that she has Mileage Plan elite status. Continue reading ...


NovoNutrients tweaks its bugs to turn CO2 into protein for people and pets
28TechCrunch / 11h
NovoNutrients has raised a $18 million Series A round from investors to build a pilot-scale facility to prove that its fermentation process works at scale. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


You Can Make Your Own RSS Feed for Newsletters
LifeHacker / 11h
I understand why newsletters took off and RSS didn't. Most people are never going to download a dedicated app for reading news and take the time to set it up—but everyone has email. That doesn't change the fact that I, personally, prefer an RSS reader to keep up with news and another to manage my email. The problem for people like me is that a lot of the best content out there is only available a


Every Fire TV Stick Is on Sale Before Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
Prime Day doesn't start until July 16, but early Prime Day deals on a bunch of stuff, including headphones , are already available. And more stuff has recently joined the fray: Fire TV Sticks. Right now, it's one of the best times of the year to jump in on Fire TV, with all of the following sale prices matching or beating their previous lowest price ever. Free and live TV, Alexa Voice Remote Lite


Delta 360 status: What is it and how to earn the invite-only elite status
94The Points Guy / 11h
If you look up Delta Air Lines’ elite status levels, you’ll see that Diamond Medallion is its top tier — but that’s not the actual top of the heap. In addition to their published top tiers, like American Airlines’ AAdvantage Executive Platinum , Delta’s Diamond Medallion and United Airlines’ Premier 1K , all three major U.S. carriers offer an even higher level of status reserved specifically for


Uber for Teens has reignited an old debate over fingerprinting drivers
30TechCrunch / 11h
Seven years ago, Uber and Lyft blocked an effort to require ride-hailing app drivers to get fingerprinted in California. But by launching Uber for Teens earlier this year, the company inadvertently resurfaced the issue. Now a broader debate is underway as startups, Uber, and California regulators hash out when a transportation service should be required […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


HP is Done Selling Its Cloud-Only Printers
How-To Geek / 11h
We're in the era of online, always-connected devices and peripherals, but there are some cases where companies might want to take it too far. Case in point: HP had printers that could only be used while connected to a cloud service. Thankfully, HP has now discontinued them.


Bumble wants users to report AI-generated images
Engadget / 11h
Bumble is making it simpler for its members to report AI-generated profiles. The dating and social connection platform now has "Using AI-generated photos or videos" as an option under the Fake Profile reporting menu. "An essential part of creating a space to build meaningful connections is removing any element that is misleading or dangerous," Bumble Vice President of Product at Bumble Risa Stein


1G Space Propulsion Would Revolutionize Transportation and Energy
Next Big Future / 11h
Today, there is a new video interview of the lead researcher at Exodus Technologies who are making a radical new propellantless propulsion system. They claim they can produce over 1G of thrust for a lightweight device. IF this claim is true then they could make spaceships that could go to Mars in 5 days and ... Read more


Udio Offers the Best User Experience in AI Music Right now, Here's How to Use It
How-To Geek / 11h
Udio is arguably one of the best AI music-generation tools out there. But beyond the quality of music it generates, Im more impressed with how it provides tons of powerful features for users while keeping it as accessible as possible. Heres a quick overview of the music generation experience with Udio.


Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane
56TechCrunch / 11h
Fast-food chain Whataburger’s app has gone viral in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which left around 1.8 million utility customers in Houston, Texas without power. Hundreds of thousands of those people may remain without power for days as Houston anticipates a heat wave, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s. Amid frustrations with the local utility […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Aeroplan’s 125% bonus promo: Fly round-trip to Europe in business class for $1,368
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest promotion. Book your dream vacation using Air Canada Aeroplan ‘s latest promotion. To celebrate Aeroplan’s 40th birthday, the airline is offering a massive 125% bonus when you purchase Aeroplan points through July 11. The bonus drops to 100% from July 12 to 19. Aeroplan usually sells points for about 2.58 cents per point.


Nicolas Cage Says He’s Terrified AI Will "Steal" His Body
200+Futurism / 11h
Protest Too Much Nicolas Cage has joined the growing ranks of artificial intelligence critics in Hollywood — even though he allowed his body to be scanned for potentially that very purpose. In a wide-ranging interview with The New Yorker , the 60-year-old "National Treasure" star told author Susan Orlean, the author of the book at the center of his 2001 sleeper hit "Adaptation," that he was on hi


How to Make Your Android Phone Last Longer Than One Day
How-To Geek / 12h
Seeing my phone's battery drain in less than 24 hours was always a challenge for me. This changed when I turned off a few less useful settings. Now, my phone remains a reliable companion from morning to night and beyond. If your device also struggles to last longer, here are a few settings you should adjust.


Why every quantum computer will need a powerful classical computer
63Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A single logical qubit is built from a large collection of hardware qubits. (credit: at digit ) One of the more striking things about quantum computing is that the field, despite not having proven itself especially useful, has already spawned a collection of startups that are focused on building something other than qubits. It might be easy to dismiss this as opportunism—trying to cash


New Blast-RADIUS attack breaks 30-year-old protocol used in networks everywhere
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33Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the most widely used network protocols is vulnerable to a newly discovered attack that can allow adversaries to gain control over a range of environments, including industrial controllers, telecommunications services, ISPs, and all manner of enterprise networks. Short for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, RADIUS harkens back to the days of dial-in I


Microsoft Publishes a Repair Video for the Surface Pro 10
How-To Geek / 12h
Most manufacturers have responded to the Right to Repair movement with malicious compliance and doublespeak. They make empty promises about repairability, they purposefully launch crappy self-repair programs, and they silently lobby against consumer rights legislation. Oddly, Microsoft has emerged as an ally in this fight, and its allyship is most evident on its YouTube page.


The Products You Need to Elevate Your Dishwashing Game
LifeHacker / 12h
Washing the dishes is one of those chores that is so annoying because it happens every single day. Plus, it's not always flawless. How many times have you gone to get a fork out of a drawer only to find it's kind of gunky? All that work just to yield an ineffective result. It's not fair. You need products that make the whole thing easier and more effective. The best products for dishwashing We're


Deal alert: Fly nonstop to Amsterdam from Boston and New York City from $475
The Points Guy / 12h
Considering a visit to Amsterdam ? You should. With its world-class museums and iconic canals, the capital of the Netherlands is (rightfully) one of the most popular destinations in Europe. So, when airlines slash fares on tickets to Amsterdam, it’s not a bad idea to take advantage of the deal. Airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and KLM have cut prices on nonstop fl


The best time to apply for these popular Capital One credit cards based on offer history
20The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you’re considering applying for a credit card, you’re probably wondering whether the current sign-up bonus is a good one. While any bonus is nice to get, there’s a special kind of heartbreak in pulling the trigger for a card — only to see it offer a lucrative bonus the following month. There’s no easy a


Upgrade Your Computer to Windows 11 Pro Today for 88% Off
How-To Geek / 12h
If you use a Windows PC for work or play but haven't taken a moment to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, don't miss the chance to do it right now at one of the lowest prices we've seen.


Air Haifa, Israel’s New Turboprop Low Cost Carrier
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
About a year ago, I first wrote about an Israeli airline startup, with some big names behind it (both in terms of deep pockets and aviation experience). I wanted to share an update, as the airline will soon take delivery of its first aircraft, and plans to launch operations in the coming months. Plans for a new airline based at Haifa Airport Air Haifa is a new low cost airline that’s going to be


Leak Reveals the New York Times Experimented With Using AI to Write Headlines
70Futurism / 12h
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, arguing that the AI companies unlawfully scraped protected work to train the generative AI models that would eventually be used to build a competing product. New reporting from The Intercept , however, reveals that the NYT has meanwhile experimented with applying OpenAI's AI tools in the newsroom. According to the Interc


Bumble users can now report profiles that use AI-generated photos
36TechCrunch / 12h
Bumble’s new reporting option arrives at a time when, unfortunately, AI-generated photos on dating apps are common © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


How streamer Pirate Software gained nearly two million subs in six months
Mashable / 12h
For at least 12 hours a day, Jason "Thor" Hall streams on his Pirate Software YouTube and Twitch channels. Tens of thousands of viewers flock to watch him play video games, talk about game development, or just share insights on his day. In just the past six months, the long-haired, deep-voiced creator staring into his Elgato webcam , long-flowing hair draped over his Blue Yeti microphone , has ex


Etsy says it will allow the sale of AI-generated art but not AI prompts
Mashable / 12h
Online marketplace Etsy has shared an update on the sale of AI-generated goods and its plans to continue "supporting artists through the evolution of art." The platform will allow the sale of artwork derived from the seller's own