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CrowdStrike-Microsoft Outage: What Caused the IT Meltdown
2KNYT > Technology / 16h
Airlines, hospitals and people’s computers were affected after CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company, sent out a flawed software update.
Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites
94TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
Physical media sales, including 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD, are on the rise according to major UK retailer HMV (reported via BBC ). According to Phil Halliday, HMV’s managing director, “physical visual” sales have increased overall, citing that “4K and Blu-ray have been doing particularly well”. Reported figures suggest that HMV’s “visual category” has seen a rise of 5% in the first half of 2024
Delta’s Historic Meltdown: Misleading Excuses Leave Passengers Stranded – Avoid at All Costs
200+View from the Wing / 18h
It is clear that you do not want to be a Delta customer even today, which hopefully will be better than the past three days. As of 6 a.m. Eastern the carrier has ‘only’ scrubbed 15% of its flights while American is at 1% and United 0%. Continue reading ...
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 23, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for July 23, Wordle #1,130! 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
Google's Find My Device network dealt another blow as Eufy delays its AirTag rivals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When Google launched its rebooted Find My Device back in April, several companies announced new Bluetooth trackers that’ll operate on the network. There was a decent amount of hype surrounding these gadgets, as the tech giant’s service was reportedly powerful enough to track lost objects from anywhere in the world. However, here we are, three months later, and Google's Find My Device has hit a fe
Kakao founder issued arrest warrant by Seoul court
TechCrunch / 1h
A Seoul court issued an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of South Korean internet giant Kakao, on allegations of stock price manipulation related to the company’s takeover of K-pop agency SM Entertainment in 2023. The Seoul Southern District Court said on Tuesday that it had issued a warrant for Kim’s arrest after a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Get a comprehensive PC backup tool for £15.44 for life
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through July 28, back up, restore, and save your files when you use AOMEI Backupper, a professional backup and recovery tool on sale for only £15.44 (reg. £38.63) for life. Whether it's a file you need for work, homework you haven't submitted yet, or treasured photos, file loss is a major inconvenience, and you can't always predict when it's going to happen. However, you can still prevent
Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year
63BBC News / 2h
The billionaire said the technology will be used at the firm and later made available to other companies.
Google’s Plan to Buy Wiz for $23 Billion Falls Apart
300+NYT > Technology / 2h
Wiz’s chief executive said the company walked away from a “humbling offer” and would pursue an initial public offering instead.
Google and NBC are using AI to try and stick the landing at the Paris Olympics
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Google is bringing some artificial intelligence features to your Olympics experience thanks to a deal with NBCUniversal and Team USA. The Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris will employ Google’s Gemini AI models to augment how people watch the events on TV and online. The most public aspect of the deal will have NBC commentators demonstrating Google Search’s AI Overviews feature during their co
TikTok Lite Leaves up to 1 Billion Users With Fewer Protections
34Wired / 2h
TikTok labels AI-generated material and warns about potentially deceptive content. A Lite version popular in the Global South, though, lacks these and other safeguards.
Samsung shakes things up by switching to Google Messages on the new Galaxy Flip and Fold
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Samsung is dropping its first-party messaging app in the United States and making Google Messages the pre-installed option out of the box. The company made the announcement in a notice sent through the Samsung Members app. It states that “Samsung Messages will no longer be preloaded” on the Galaxy Z Flip6 , Z Fold6 , and “newer models”. Google Messages is the new choice because it provides an “en
Wiz walks away from Google’s $23B acquisition offer: Read the CEO’s note to employees
31TechCrunch / 3h
Cybersecurity startup Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Alphabet, Google’s parent company, according to a source familiar with discussions. Despite the offer representing a substantial premium over its last private valuation of $12 billion, Wiz’s management team with the support of investors has opted to remain independent, the person said. Wiz’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 23
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 23'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 23
Mashable / 3h
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 23 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today
Far Right Spreads Baseless Claims About Biden’s Whereabouts
NYT > Technology / 4h
President Biden, who has been sidelined with Covid, is set to address the nation this week.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 23
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
A mid-September test flight of Vulcan could permit a military launch this year
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge / A top-down view of United Launch Alliance's first Vulcan rocket before its liftoff in January. (credit: United Launch Alliance ) United Launch Alliance is targeting September 16 for the second test flight of the new Vulcan rocket, and a flawless mission could finally set the stage for the first Vulcan launch for the US military by the end of the year. The US Space Force has contracted U
Tesla FSD 12.5 Starts Employee Rollout
Next Big Future / 6h
Tesla FSD 12.5 (full self driving – complete driver assistance) has begun to rollout to Tesla employees. The previous FSD 12.2.X and 12.3.X typically end up fully rolled out after about 2 weeks. However, 12.4.X versions never reached more than 5% of the North American fleet. The Tesla FSD 12.5 does not appear to have ... Read more
Congress Calls for Tech Outage Hearing to Grill Executive
NYT > Technology / 6h
The House Homeland Security Committee called on the chief executive of the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to testify on the disruption.
Human bird flu cases tick up; second Colorado poultry farm reports spread
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | David Paul Morris ) A second Colorado poultry farm has reported a case of bird flu in a worker, marking the state's seventh human case this month amid the ongoing outbreak among dairy cows. Colorado health officials said the seventh case is, for now, a presumptive positive. That means that the person has tested positive at the state level while confirmatory testing is bei
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, July 23 (game #408)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Are you ready for a challenge? Then check out today's NYT Connections game, which is definitely that. There are 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 answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information a
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, July 23 (game #911)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Here's your Tuesday Quordle to solve – or to get horribly stuck on, on my case. There are hints below if you need them. 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 answers. Quord
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, July 23 (game #142)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Another day, another Strands puzzle from the NYT to get your brain working. There are hints below if you need them. 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 today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. NYT Strands today (g
Monarch Tractor CEO says $133M raise will help it escape ‘quite a challenging time’
27TechCrunch / 8h
Monarch Tractor was in a tricky spot late last year as the autonomous electric tractor startup juggled growth and an uncertain fundraising environment. Now, with $133 million in new funds, CEO Praveen Penmetsa tells TechCrunch that the startup is plowing ahead into greener pastures. The $133 million Series C funding round was co-led by agri-food […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Capital One Travel portal: What to know about redeeming your miles for flights, hotels and more
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Capital One’s Travel portal, launched in 2021, has significantly improved since its beta release. It now allows Capital One cardholders , including those with cash-back cards , to directly use their rewards for travel purchases. The portal also features updated flight search capabilities and the issuer’s hotel
Imperfect, Linux-powered, DIY smart TV is the embodiment of ad fatigue
20Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Carl the Person/YouTube ) Smart TV owners have been subjected to a growing amount of ads and tracking. Ad fatigue, only worsened by a trend that sees streaming providers trying to force customers into subscriptions with commercials , is understandable. We’re at the point where someone would rather use a broken laptop dangling off a TV than be subjected to the watchful eye of the
Joe Biden dropped out. It signaled the death of copypasta.
Mashable / 8h
News alerts are irrelevant. Turn CNN off. The best way to get the breaking news is an overly horny text calling you a slut that's filled to the brim with eggplant emojis. That text is called a copypasta, and if you're part of the more online sect of Americans, you likely received one when President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. It's decidedly NSFW, but here's a screenshot of what it mig
Saving the International Space Station is Not Worth It
Next Big Future / 8h
People have proposed saving the International Space Station. They think it cost about $200 billion to build it. However, most of those costs were the $1-2 billion spent for each Space shuttle launch. Those are sunk costs. It now costs an additional $1.3 billion per year to keep the Space Station operating. The parts were ... Read more
TechCrunch Space: SpaceX’s big plans to bring the ISS back to Earth
23TechCrunch / 8h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Before we begin, a quick note: I write this newsletter on Friday and it gets delivered to you on Monday. So if I neglect to mention a world-historical event that happens over the weekend — like, say, the attempted assassination of a former President — that’s why. Now […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Leading AI Chatbots Stumped When Asked About Biden's Decision to Drop Out
41Futurism / 8h
To hear tech execs tell it, AI chatbots are poised to become our arbiters of facts and purveyors of the news. But this whirlwind week in American politics shows they've got a long way to go. In a span of roughly nine days that saw Donald Trump survive a botched assassination attempt and President Joe Biden abruptly drop out of the presidential race , AI chatbots either weren't up to date, didn't
'Pachinko' Season 2 trailer teases more sweeping family drama — with the help of BLACKPINK's Rosé
Mashable / 8h
AppleTV+'s critically acclaimed drama series "Pachinko," based on the novel by Min Jin Lee, returns August 23.
Amazon’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Pre-Order Includes a Storage Upgrade and a $200 Gift Card
LifeHacker / 9h
Amazon has been having some sweet pre-order deals on new phones, like on the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Google Pixel 8a . This time around, Amazon has a pre-order deal on the release of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 , set to release on Wednesday, July 24. This pre-order deal includes a $120 discount on the price of the 512 GB model, which is the same price as the 256 GB model, essentially doubl
What's New on Disney+ in August 2024
LifeHacker / 9h
August is another light month for original content on Disney+. Weekly episodes of new travel reality show Are You Sure?! (August) will drop each Thursday. The series stars BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook as they explore New York state, Korea’s Jeju Island, and Sapporo, Japan, ahead of their military service. Disney+ has other content featuring BTS, including the docuseries BTS Monuments: Beyond T
Google Chrome Wont Kill Browser Cookies After All
How-To Geek / 9h
Google has been trying to replace web browser tracking cookies with a new Privacy Sandbox since 2019. The company is now reworking that plan again and has decided not to kill browser cookies (for now).
Fly to Europe for 12,000 ThankYou Rewards points with Citi’s latest Flying Blue transfer bonus
The Points Guy / 9h
By stacking current offers from Citi and Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program, you can score a one-way flight to Europe for as little as 12,000 credit card points (plus fees and taxes). Citi ThankYou Rewards members can currently access a noteworthy transfer bonus to Air France-KLM’s Flying Blue program. Citi ThankYou Rewards points normally transfer to Flying Blue at a 1:1 ratio, but with this t
How You Can Keep Your Tech Cool During Extreme Hot Weather
How-To Geek / 9h
Living in South Asia, where summer temperatures can soar to 113F, keeping my devices safe from heat has always been a challenge. Over the years, I've developed some strategies that help keep my tech cool. If you also struggle with preventing your devices from overheating in hot weather, here are some tips to follow.
Looking for a super-fast GPU in a mini PC format? Khadas may well have the perfect solution for graphics hungry workstation users — shame there's no option for AMD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Khadas, a Chinese brand founded in 2016 and known for creating a pretty handy mini PC and an incredible external AI processor , is back with perhaps its most interesting gadget yet. The Mind Graphics eGPU Module , which costs $999 and launches on August 1 on Amazon, works alongside your existing PC setup and adds an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti desktop graphics card to the mix. The best way to thin
Crisis Looms as AI Companies Rapidly Losing Access to Training Data
20Futurism / 9h
Data Crash AI companies typically build their AI models on lots of publicly available content, from YouTube videos to newspaper articles. But many of these content hosts have now started to put up restrictions on their content. Those new restrictions could bring about a "crisis" that would make these AI models less effective, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's
7 reasons to get the Capital One Venture Rewards card
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The world of points, miles and credit cards can be complex — full of potentially confusing terms and unfamiliar abbreviations. That’s what makes a card like the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card such a precious commodity, with its simplicity in redeeming miles and a number of valuable airline and hot
Galaxy Phones No Longer Include Samsung Messages
How-To Geek / 10h
After two years of gentle nudging, Samsung now says that it will forcefully push customers toward the Google Messages app. New Galaxy smartphones, starting with the U.S. release of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6, will not come with Samsung Messages preinstalled.
Google isn’t killing third-party cookies in Chrome after all
Engadget / 10h
Google won’t kill third-party cookies in Chrome after all, the company said on Monday. Instead, it will introduce a new experience in the browser that will allow users to make informed choices about their web browsing preferences, Google announced in a blog post . Killing cookies, Google said, would adversely impact online publishers and advertisers. This announcement marks a significant shift fr
Book now: Winter business-class award availability to Switzerland starting at 56K miles
25The Points Guy / 10h
If you’ve been dreaming of spending your points and miles to fly to Europe in business class later this year, we have good news: United Airlines and Swiss have plenty of seats available at good award prices. Numerous dates from October 2024 into March 2025 are available in business class for flights on Star Alliance carriers United and Swiss that travel between the U.S. and Europe. Based on our s
What to Do If Your Grip Is Giving Out in the Gym
LifeHacker / 10h
If you’ve ever found your grip giving out in the gym, this is for you. Maybe it was at the end of a pull day, where you’re doing rows and curls and pulldowns. Maybe it was during a deadlift workout, and your legs were able to lift more but your hands betrayed you. How do you finish your workout when your hands feel like the weak point? You have lots of options, actually. Let’s explore. Why your g
Skip Through the Silent Parts of a Video With This Browser Extension
LifeHacker / 10h
Want to quickly power through a lecture or educational video, but don't want to distort the speech of the speaker? The browser extension Jump Cutter can do exactly this by speeding up only the silent pauses during a talk or lecture. This free and open-source tool scans the audio of the video you're watching and speeds up playback when there's no audio. This is particularly useful if you're listen
21 Full-Sized Liquids You Can Bring Through Airport Security
22LifeHacker / 10h
More than two decades post-9/11, limiting yourself to containers of liquids, pastes, or gels 3.4 ounces or smaller in your hand luggage is as routine a part of air travel as bringing an acceptable ID and avoiding overpriced airport food. The good news is that the restrictions on liquids probably won't last forever—in fact, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) "anticipate[s] the limit
Online child sex abuse material, boosted by AI, is outpacing Big Tech's regulation
Mashable / 10h
Generative AI is exacerbating the problem of online child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), as watchdogs report a proliferation of deepfake content featuring real victims' imagery. Published by the UK's Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) , the report documents a significant increase in digitally altered or completely synthetic images featuring children in explicit scenarios, with one forum sharing 3,51
Crew Who Spent a Year in Simulated NASA Mars Base Say They Spent a Lot of Time Watching TV
67Futurism / 10h
Killing Time Trapped in a small but high-tech habitat, stranded on a cold desert world completely alien to our own, what would you do to decompress after a laborious day of scientific fact-finding and on-foot exploration? Thanks to NASA's simulated Mars habitat experiment — the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission — we just might have an answer. According to Anca Selari
Delta Air Lines meltdown: What to do if you’re stranded because of the IT outage
77The Points Guy / 10h
It’s been a tumultuous few days at U.S. airports. Airlines have canceled thousands of flights since an IT outage affecting Microsoft clients Friday upended operations at industries around the world — including air travel. Delta Air Lines has been hardest hit among U.S. airlines. The Atlanta-based carrier canceled at least 1,200 flights per day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Now, disruptions have
Meta risks sanctions over “sneaky” ad-free plans confusing users, EU says
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) The European Commission (EC) has finally taken action to block Meta's heavily criticized plan to charge a subscription fee to users who value privacy on its platforms. Surprisingly, this step wasn't taken under laws like the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Digital Markets Act (DMA), or the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Instead, t
Delta Air Lines Meltdown: Leaked Internal Comms Reveal Causes, Recovery Delayed Until Weekend
View from the Wing / 11h
Delta Air Lines has been a mess since Friday. CrowdStrike brought down systems all over the world, but other airlines recovered while Delta continues to be an operational disaster. They're explaining internally what happened. Continue reading ...
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya: An all-inclusive resort opting for quality over quantity
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya provided TPG with a complimentary two-night stay and spa experience to get an inside look at the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. About 30 minutes from Cancun International Airport (CUN), trip-goers will find Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya, a
Apple Watch 10: Everything we know so far, including blood pressure monitor rumor
Mashable / 11h
Apple Watch Series 10, also called "Apple Watch 10" and "Apple Watch X" among tech enthusiasts, should be fast approaching if the Cupertino-based tech giant follows its usual release schedule. We're expecting it to launch alongside the iPhone 16 in September. We're not too far from September, so as you can imagine, the leaks, rumors, and spilled beans have been flooding in. From talks of a new bl
The Pink AirPods Max Are Down to Their Lowest Price Ever
LifeHacker / 11h
Ever since Prime Day , sales on headphones have continued to impress. The AirPods Max had already dropped to their then-lowest price of $394.99, but right now, the pink AirPods Max are even cheaper at $382.70 (originally $549). Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio $549.00 at Amazon $549.00 at Amazon AirPods Max are
How to Make Salt-Flaked French Butter the Lazy American Way
LifeHacker / 11h
This isn’t going to give you true French butter, but honestly, it gets pretty damn close. It’s extraordinarily easy to do and ticks off two out of three descriptive boxes for the real stuff. This faux French butter will surely bring you the joy and wine-soaked reminders of vacation days past. Here’s how to make crunchy French butter the lazy American way. What’s so great about French butter anywa
Condé Nast has reportedly accused AI search startup Perplexity of plagiarism
Engadget / 11h
Condé Nast, the media conglomerate that owns publications such as The New Yorker , Vogue and Wired , has sent a cease-and-desist letter to AI-powered search startup Perplexity, according to The Information . The letter, which was sent on Monday, demands that Perplexity stop using content from Condé Nast publications in its AI-generated responses and accused the startup of plagiarism. The move mak
Virtual versions of 11,000 real college football players are taking the field for EA's 'College Football 25'
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
After an 11-year drought, EA Sports has launched a new college football video game with the likeness of 11,000 players real players. To achieve an accurate look for all those players, "EA Sports College Football 25" relied on artificial intelligence to create digital avatars, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The AI marks a major upgrade for the franchise and a milestone in the integr
Get great Brightline discounts all this week
The Points Guy / 11h
Great news, rail fans: Brightline will offer discounted fares to its email subscribers all this week, courtesy of its Bright Week promotion. The rail company will send out new limited-time deals to its email subscribers from now until Friday. Each offer will last only 24 hours, and you’ll first want to subscribe to its email newsletter in order to have a shot at a discount fare. You’ll receive a
10 Tips to Build a Super Clean Desktop PC
How-To Geek / 11h
Are you planning to build a new PC and want it to be as clean as possible? No RGB, no power and fan cables messing up the internal aesthetics, and immaculate cable management? If thats the case, read on and find out how to build the super clean PC of your dreams.
Elon Musk's X Fighting Not to Give Up Information in Epstein Victim Case
26Futurism / 12h
Heavy Allegations Lawyers for X-formerly-Twitter are, for some reason, refusing to provide one of Jeffrey Epstein's victims with information from her own account. As Business Insider reports , attorneys representing artist and Epstein victim Rina Oh Amen have repeatedly tried to get the Elon Musk-owned social network to provide them access to her locked-out accounts. In response to those subpoena
ThermoWorks' RFX Meat wireless probe uses radio waves instead of Bluetooth to monitor food on the grill
Engadget / 12h
Wireless food probes are some the best grilling gear for keeping tabs on meat and other items while cooking. You don't have to dodge cords when you're flipping a steak or trying to wrap a brisket. Several companies make these, Traeger-owned Meater being one example, but existing products rely solely on Bluetooth and have ambient temperature sensors that may not be the most accurate. ThermoWorks,
American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Still At WAR Despite Tentative Agreement On New Contract [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
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 ...
iPhone SE 4, Apple’s cheapest phone, tipped to come with 3 big upgrades
Mashable / 12h
The fourth-generation iPhone SE is set to bring significant upgrades, according to well-known leaker "Ice Universe." As reported by MacRumors , these changes were posted on Chinese blogging site Weibo, and detailed three major additions to the iPhone SE 4 . SEE ALSO: iPhone SE 4: It reportedly borrows features from iPhone 13, iPhone XR iPhone SE 4: 3 biggest upgrades These are some big upgrades a
Capital One discontinues Walmart card, closes applications for Savor
The Points Guy / 12h
Capital One cardholders, listen up: Major changes have been announced for both the Capital One Walmart Rewards® Mastercard® and the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card. Applications for the Savor have been closed, but current cardholders will keep their cards for now. Meanwhile, the Walmart card has been discontinued altogether and existing cardholders are being transitioned to the Capital
Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
29Wired / 12h
The Alphabet-owned driverless car service is getting aggressive against alleged vandals after a series of violent incidents in San Francisco.
This dangerous new Linux malware is going after VMware systems with multiple extortion attempts
7 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro recently found a Linux variant of the dreaded Play ransomware strain targeting VMWare ESXi environments. In a technical breakdown, Trend Micro’s Threat Hunting team said this was the first time Play was seen targeting ESXi environments, and it could be that the criminals are broadening their attacks across the Linux platform, giving them an expanded vict
Model mixes AI and physics to do global forecasts
25Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / Image of some of the atmospheric circulation seen during NeuralGCM runs. (credit: Google) Right now, the world's best weather forecast model is a General Circulation Model, or GCM, put together by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. A GCM is in part based on code that calculates the physics of various atmospheric processes that we understand well. For a lot of the re
Can the solar industry keep the lights on?
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: tigerstrawberry ) Founded in Dresden in the early 1990s, Germany’s Solarwatt quickly became an emblem of Europe’s renewable energy ambitions and bold plan to build a solar power industry. Its opening of a new solar panel plant in Dresden in late 2021 was hailed as a small victory in the battle to wrestle market share from the Chinese groups that have historically supplied the bul
Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday morning, many of the major disruptions from the flawed CrowdStrike security update late last week had cleared up. Flight delays and cancellations were no longer front-page news, and multiple Starbucks locations near me are taking orders through the app once a
Apple “clearly underreporting” child sex abuse, watchdogs say
23Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg ) After years of controversies over plans to scan iCloud to find more child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), Apple abandoned those plans last year. Now, child safety experts have accused the tech giant of not only failing to flag CSAM exchanged and stored on its services—including iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime—but also allegedly failing to repor
Redeem Flying Blue Miles On EL AL At Good Rates
54One Mile at a Time / 12h
Air France-KLM and EL AL have just rolled out a loyalty collaboration, and this includes reciprocal opportunities to earn and redeem miles. The most exciting development here is the ability to redeem Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles for travel on EL AL, so I wanted to go over the details of that in this post. I continue to be impressed by the direction that the Flying Blue program is taking, as w
Qatar Airways reveals new Qsuite business-class seats
The Points Guy / 12h
Qatar Airways announced its much-anticipated new business-class seats Monday, revealing the next iteration of its nearly decade-old but still industry-leading Qsuite product, and TPG was there to get a very first look. DAVID SLOTNICK/THE POINTS GUY During a packed event at the Farnborough International Airshow outside of London, the airline’s new CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer lifted the curtain and b
Warner Bros. has bought the developer behind its MultiVersus brawler
Engadget / 12h
Warner Bros. just announced the acquisition of Player First Games, the developer behind the popular free-to-play platform fighter MultiVersus . This makes a whole lot of sense as the hit Smash Bros-esque brawler pulls its entire roster from WB properties. The game includes characters like Batman, Bugs Bunny, Agent Smith from The Matrix and, of course, both Rick and Morty. It doesn’t look like muc
EU officials say Meta may be violating consumer laws with paid 'ad-free' plan
Engadget / 12h
The European Commission really isn't happy about a Meta business model that gives users in the EU, European Economic Area and Switzerland the generous choice of continuing to use Facebook and Instagram with targeted ads without paying anything, or signing up for a monthly subscription that's said to offer an ad-free experience. Officials from the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network — a
Microsoft releases easier CrowdStrike fix
58Mashable / 12h
The massive global tech outage that occurred on Friday due to an error in an update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike may largely be out of the public's mind today. And that's thanks to IT admins and departments around the world who sprung into action to fix the problem that took down many airlines, hospitals, and banks' Windows-based networks. However, while things may be all and well f
5 Reasons You Dont Need A Flagship CPU
How-To Geek / 12h
Flagship CPUs might be enticing, especially if youre building a gaming PC and budget is not an issue, but the fact that they dont offer enough of a performance jump compared to high-end parts to justify their price premium is just one of the reasons why you dont need one.
How Can You Tell How Loud a Mechanical Keyboard Will Be Before You Buy It?
How-To Geek / 12h
Many people strongly prefer mechanical keyboards for the distinct typing feel they provide. Their trademark clicking and clacking can be a dealbreaker, though, if you are shopping for a new keyboard to use in a shared space. Luckily, there are ways to get an idea of how noisy a mechanical keyboard will be before you buy.
17-year-old Eric Zhu’s startup was built in a high school bathroom — now it’s raised $2.3M and is emerging from stealth
26TechCrunch / 12h
Eric Zhu started building Aviato, an analytical platform for private market data, in a very atypical place for an entrepreneur: the bathroom in his Carmel, Indiana, high school. Now the 17-year-old’s startup is emerging from stealth with $2.3 million in venture funding. Aviato tracks funding rounds and headcount, similar to competitors like Crunchbase and PitchBook, as […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Elon Musk, With Tesla Factories in China, Tweets AI Video of Chinese President Xi Jinping Wearing Pooh Clothes
33Futurism / 12h
Diss Respect Tesla is driving on rocky ground in China, where sales have slumped and its availability is subject to government approval . So it's head-scratching that Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted an AI video that disrespects Chinese President Xi Jinping on the social media platform X-formerly-Twitter, which should drive other Tesla execs with any shred of common sense into a fit of worry. With Enya
CrowdStrike shares hit again as IT disruption continues
45BBC News / 12h
Shares in the cybersecurity firm drop a further 13% after last week's global IT outage.
Temu, Shein and Aliexpress are attracting US customers in their millions, poll shows — and that's despite the fact the vast majority do not trust these online Chinese retailers in the first place
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A recent poll by ecommerce marketing company Omnisend of 4,000 people across the US, UK, Canada, and Australia found Chinese marketplaces are growing in popularity. The findings show 60% of respondents have shopped at Chinese online retailers in the past year, with 50% shopping at more than one. In terms of familiarity, 72% of respondents know of Temu, and 55% are aware of Shein. The survey found
Approaching Tesla’s ChatGPT Moment for FSD/Robotaxi
Next Big Future / 12h
Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla FSD 12.5 is in final testing and that it will be a vast improvement over FSD 12.3.6 and 12.4.3. Elon confirmed that there are important design improvements being made to the Cybercab which will be unveiled at a delayed event. Warren Redlich and Brian Wang discuss FSD 12.5 working with ... Read more
Millions of Teslabots in 2026 ?
Next Big Future / 12h
Elon Musk said Tesla will have genuinely useful humanoid robots in low production for Tesla internal use next year and, hopefully, high production for other companies in 2026. This should mean hundreds and perhaps thousands of Teslabots in Tesla factories next year. There are handful Teslabots in use in Tesla factories now. There should then ... Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line food: The ultimate cruise guide to restaurants and dining on board
300+The Points Guy / 12h
Norwegian Cruise Line has always been a bit of a rebel when it comes to food. Back in 2000, the company introduced the concept of Freestyle Cruising, and with it, the idea of Freestyle Dining. Guests no longer were assigned to traditional early or late dinner seatings in the main dining rooms on Norwegian Cruise Line ‘s ships, but rather could decide when they wanted to eat and with whom. The cru
NEW Deal: Fly El Al Business Class Cheaper Than Premium Economy With Flying Blue Points!
View from the Wing / 12h
Since all of the major transferable currencies – Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One and Bilt – transfer to Air France KLM, most of you have access to these points. Pricing is much lower than you’ll find through El Al directly, or through Delta. Continue reading ...
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