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Starborn is seemingly the name of Starfield's second expansion
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
It looks like Starfield 's second expansion is already in the works ahead of the release of Shattered Space. First spotted by X / Twitter user Timur222 (via VGC ) it appears that Bethesda has trademarked the name 'Starborn' with the US Patent and Trademark Office earlier this month on July 12, which will seemingly be the name of the sci-fi role-playing game's second major downloadable content (DL
How the US and its allies can rebuild economic security
MIT Technology Review / 7min
A country’s economic security—its ability to generate both national security and economic prosperity—is grounded in it having significant technological capabilities that outpace those of its adversaries and complement those of its allies. Though this is a principle well known throughout history, the move over the last few decades toward globalization and offshoring of technologically advanced ind
NASA says Earth just had the hottest day ever recorded
Mashable / 12min
In the 1800s, pioneering scientists foresaw how carbon in the air could warm Earth . By 1938, English engineer Guy Callendar had linked rising atmospheric carbon dioxide to global warming . Now in 2024 — with atmospheric CO2 at its highest levels in at least 800,000 years — NASA found July 22 was the hottest day observed in the modern satellite record. With the use of spacecraft and modern instru
Declutter your space with this $24 multi-device wireless charging stand
Mashable / 12min
TL;DR: Grab this open-box MyCharge 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand on sale for only $23.99 and keep all your devices charged in one place . Opens in a new window Credit: MyCharge MyCharge 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand (New - Open Box) $23.99 at The Mashable Shop $79.99 Save $56.00 If you're always juggling multiple chargers for your devices, it's time to clear the clutter and streamline your char
This $99 smart robot vacuum from Eufy is your key to cleaner floors
Mashable / 12min
TL;DR: For a limited time, save 28% on this open-box Eufy WiFi Robot Vacuum and take the hassle out of cleaning your floors. Thanks to this robot vacuum deal, the Eufy BoostIQ 30C is now available for $99.99 (reg. $139.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy BoostIQ 30C Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum (New - Open Box) $99.99 at The Mashable Shop $139.99 Save $40.00 Picture this: it's a sunny Saturday mor
Get the ultimate gaming experience and save 60% with this Dell 24" LED monitor
Mashable / 12min
TL;DR: Upgrade your gaming setup with this open-box Dell 24" LED Gaming Monitor, discounted 60% for a limited time at $89.99. Ready to take your gaming experience to the next level without breaking the bank? Dive into your favorite games with crystal-clear visuals and smooth performance, all thanks to this LED gaming monitor. This isn't just any screen — it's your path to more immersive gameplay
Missed recent discounts? Grab these AirPods Pro at a steal — 51% off
Mashable / 12min
TL;DR: Enjoy premium sound on the go with these open-box refurbished first-generation Apple AirPods Pro and MagSafe charging case for $119.99 (reg. $249). Did you miss out on scoring a pair of Apple AirPods Pro for a discount in the last few weeks? Don't worry, because now is your chance to get these premium earbuds at an unbeatable price . Refurbished and ready to deliver top-notch audio, these
Nothing has shown off the full back of the Phone 2a Plus, but you’ll struggle to spot anything new
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is being fully unveiled tomorrow (July 31), but the company isn't waiting until then to show at least some of the phone off, with a new teaser image on X revealing the back of the device. However, if you’ve seen the Nothing Phone 2a then you’ve more or less seen this new phone, as there are no obvious visual differences between them based on this image. The Nothing Phone
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for July 30 (#415)
How-To Geek / 21min
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.
How to unblock Xnxx porn without spending anything
Mashable / 41min
TL;DR: Secure access to your favorite free porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites like Pornhub, XVideos, and Xnxx is ExpressVPN . There is a time and a place for visiting your favorite porn sites . There are a lot of locations around the world that block access to sites like Pornhub and xHamster , and that's probably a good idea. That being said, the ability to retain y
How machines that can solve complex math problems might usher in more powerful AI
MIT Technology Review / 43min
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . It’s been another big week in AI. Meta updated its powerful new Llama model, which it’s handing out for free, and OpenAI said it is going to trial an AI-powered online search tool that you can chat with, called SearchGPT. But the news item that really stood ou
This Astro Bot DualSense controller is hands down the best-looking limited edition gamepad for PS5
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
Sony has announced yet another limited edition DualSense Wireless Controller - this time based on the upcoming Astro Bot game - and it's an incredibly pretty one. We get a first look at the controller via an official PlayStation Blog post , in which studio head at Team Asobi, Nicolas Doucet, breaks down this limited edition DualSense controller's design and aesthetics. Eagle-eyed fans may also no
Why now is the time to invest in cloud telephony
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
The telecommunications landscape is set to take the next leap in its evolution – setting the stage for a digital-first era. Traditional telephony, which relies on analogue and digital technologies, is encountering significant challenges in meeting the demands of a rapidly advancing world. As a result, the industry is shifting from conventional business phone systems to cutting-edge cloud telephon
Report: Rex Airlines To Enter Administration, Cancel 737 Flights
One Mile at a Time / 52min
Yesterday I wrote about how Rex Airlines is in turmoil , as trading of the company’s shares was halted on Monday, pending an update. While this announcement is only expected on Wednesday, we’re now starting to get a sense of what this will likely look like. Rex Airlines cancels 737 flights effective immediately Let’s start with what’s evident. Rex Airlines has canceled all of its Boeing 737 fligh
Telsa Has Best Starting Month for a Quarter in China
Next Big Future / 1h
In China, 13.5k Tesla insurance registrations were reported for the week of July 22 to 28. The quarter is +49.6% QoQ and +18.9% vs. 24Q1 the best quarter after 4 weeks. YTD is at -1.8% YoY. Highest week of the quarter. $TSLA 🇨🇳BREAKING: Tesla China insured units 1-7 : 6,500 8-14 : 11,400 ... Read more
Sennder buys CH Robinson’s European business
TechCrunch / 1h
Sennder is acquiring the European ground transportation assets of logistics giant C.H. Robinson. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Air New Zealand Drops 2030 Climate Goal
One Mile at a Time / 1h
In 2022, Air New Zealand revealed that it hoped to reduce carbon emissions by the year 2030 by almost 29%. This was a very ambitious goal, as the global aviation industry only expects to reduce overall emissions by around 5% by the start of the next decade. There’s now a major update, as the airline has revealed that it no longer thinks it’s realistic to achieve this. Air New Zealand withdraws fr
Egypt’s Cartona raises $8.1M even as investors pull back from B2B e-commerce in Africa
TechCrunch / 1h
When Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform Cartona last raised money in 2022, global and local investors were eager to invest in African startups solving the supply chain and operational challenges for retailers and suppliers in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Two years on, investors aren’t as enthused anymore as the business models of such startups, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
Qoo10’s CEO pledges personal assets worth $58M to compensate Korean merchants affected by its liquidity crisis
TechCrunch / 1h
During an emergency hearing held by the South Korean government, Young-bae Ku, Qoo10's founder said he would secure the amount over the next 30 days. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Instagram now lets you create an AI version of yourself
Mashable / 1h
There's a new way to create an AI version of yourself, and it's easier than ever. Meta has announced it started rolling AI Studio out to people in the U.S. It's a tool that lets users create AI-fied versions of themselves, or custom AI characters of any sort. There are two ways to interact with AI Studio; you can either go to ai.meta.com/ai-studio or just use the Instagram app on your phone. On I
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for July 30
Mashable / 1h
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
NYT Strands hints, answers for July 30
Mashable / 1h
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 30 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today
100 Petaflop AI Chip and 100 Zettaflop AI Training Data Centers in 2027
Next Big Future / 2h
XAI is using about 150 Megawatts to power its 100,000 H100 liquid cooled AI training center in a few months. Nvidia H100s have about 4 petaflops of compute power. This would be 400 exaflops of peak computing. The next step after that will be about 300,000 Nvidia B200s with a CX8 network in the summer ... Read more
How a Secret BJP War Room Mobilized Female Voters to Win the Indian Elections
Wired / 2h
A sophisticated effort used technology to identify women who could bring other women out to vote—and offered a glimpse of the future of campaigning in India.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chip aims to bring 5G to sub-$100 devices
38TechCrunch / 2h
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip to 5G smartphones in the sub-$100 price segment in India and other emerging markets. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Zoe, a microbiome-focused nutrition company, raises $15 million to expand in the U.S.
TechCrunch / 2h
Zoe sends customers at-home testing materials to collect blood or feces to test blood fat, blood sugar, and gut microbiome health. Following those results, the company scores every food (on a scale from 0 to 100), so people can make better choices of what to eat. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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The three cybersecurity blind spots affecting today’s CISOs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Today’s CISOs face a perfect storm. Cyberattacks are increasing year-on-year, and new technologies such as AI are empowering attackers. Meanwhile, the amount of data CISOs are defending is growing. The ever-adapting threat landscape requires CISOs to continually change their approach towards cybersecurity . Last year alone, 85% of IT and security leaders in the UK reported experiencing a signific
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, July 30, 2024
LifeHacker / 4h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for July 30, 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 30, Wordle #1,137! 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
Apple brings Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 dev beta, but there are a lot of limitations
TechCrunch / 4h
Users will be able to get the first taste of Apple Intelligence as Apple has started to make some of the features of its AI suite available with the iOS 18.1 developer beta released Monday. The company launched Apple Intelligence at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June. However, the first set of developer beta […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Canva acquires Leonardo.ai to boost its generative AI efforts
39TechCrunch / 4h
Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, as the company looks to deepen its investments in its AI tech stack. The financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed, but Canva co-founder and chief product officer Cameron Adams said it’s a mix of cash and stock. All of Leonardo.ai’s 120 employees will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
How to watch Spain vs. Egypt at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Egypt at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Spain and Egypt are back on the pitch for another Paris 2024 Olympic match. The Group C teams will be going head-to-head in Bordeaux as they hope to qualify for the quarter-finals. If you want to watch Spain vs. Egypt at Paris 2024 for free fr
Get a lifetime subscription to a VPN for less than £23
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Stay safe on the internet with a lifetime subscription to BulletVPN for £22.53 (reg. £125.96) — 82% savings as of July 28. Opens in a new window Credit: Bullet VPN BulletVPN: Lifetime Subscription £22.53 at the Mashable Shop £125.96 Save £103.43 If you're ready to (finally) take steps to up your security online, BulletVPN is a great place to start. Through August 4, you can save over £100
How to watch the cycling road race at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 100m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We've only just made it through the epic events of the Tour de France , and now Paris 2024 is coming through with what promises to be an exciting cycling road race. It's an awesome time to be a fan of cycling. If you want to watch the cycling r
How to watch Armand Duplantis at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Armand Duplantis at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a number of stars competing for medals at Paris 2024 , but Armand Duplantis could claim to be the best at his discipline. The world record holder has been absolutely dominant in the men's pole vault, and will be the heavy favorite t
How to watch Sha’Carri Richardson at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Sha’Carri Richardson at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the stars of Paris 2024 , with fans from all over the globe. Fortunately for those devoted fans, you can follow the talented sprinter in Paris without spending anything. If you want to watch Sha’Carri Richar
How to watch Keely Hodgkinson at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Keely Hodgkinson at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Team GB is hopeful for a successful campaign at Paris 2024 , but expectations for Keely Hodgkinson are through the roof. It's never easy to win a gold medal, but Hodgkinson is going into the women's 800m with a lot of momentum. She is the one
How to watch the triathlon at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the triathlon at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There is no event at Paris 2024 with as much uncertainty surrounding it as the triathlon. Questions around the Seine’s water quality have left the popular event in doubt, but we still believe. If you want to watch the triathlon at Paris 2024 for
How to watch the women's 100m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the women's 100m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Few sports events are as exciting as the 100m final. Fast and over in a flash, it's truly the showcase for the most impressive sprinters in the world. And the women's 100m final at Paris 2024 looks especially exciting. Jamaica won gold,
How to watch the 1,500m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 1,500m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . All the track finals are tipped to be must-watch events at Paris 2024 , but we're especially excited for the men's 1,500m final. It takes a very particular skill and physicality to bolt around that track three-and-three-quarter times. Keep yo
How to watch the 10,000m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 10,000m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's so much to watch at Paris 2024 . Some of the events will pass in the blink of an eye — partly because of how fast the athletes move. One race that tends to last a little longer is the 10,000m, which is the longest track race held ove
How to watch Dina Asher-Smith at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream Dina Asher-Smith at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's a huge number of incredible athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics , with Dina Asher-Smith right at the top of that list. The Brit will be taking place in a number of races, including the 100m and 200m. If you want to watch Din
How to watch the 100m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Live stream the 100m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are a lot of events to keep tabs on at Paris 2024 . In fact, some may argue that there are too many to keep up with. Paris 2024 will feature 329 events in 32 sports, which is probably too much content for even the most dedicated of fans .
Lime’s New Rideshare Ebikes Are More Approachable—Throttle and All
29Wired / 5h
The LimeGlider and LimeBike, currently in pilot programs, have smaller frames and wheels and are equipped with throttles.
New U.S. Commerce Department report endorses ‘open’ AI models
34TechCrunch / 5h
The U.S. Commerce Department has issued a new report endorsing open models like Meta's Llama 3.1, which it says promote competition. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Lime is piloting two new e-bikes to attract more women and older riders
20TechCrunch / 5h
Shared micromobility giant Lime is piloting two new vehicles designed to appeal to women and older folks who might appreciate a lower step-through frame, smaller wheels and an upgrade from pedal-assist. Lime has experimented with several new form factors over the years in a bid to capture customers and adapt to changing tastes and trends. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Google wants Gemini AI to be the star of every part of your life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Google has made it clear it wants to make its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant as much a part of your life as possible. Unfinished code newly discovered by Android Authority shows how upcoming Gemini extensions will serve that goal. The extensions integrate Gemini with various Google services, and there are at least six new extensions on the horizon. Gemini's extensions are similar to ext
Logitech teases an extra-durable 'Forever Mouse' that will get smarter over time
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Logitech is reportedly working on a “Forever Mouse,” which is dubbed a premium computer mouse that you only have to buy once. Company CEO Hanneke Faber recently sat down with TheVerge for an interview about what the brand has in store for the future. She mentions how a Logitech team member showed her a prototype of a “fantastic-quality [and] well-designed… mouse.” It was a little heavy, but it ha
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for July 30
Mashable / 7h
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 30'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
SpaceX Starship Flight Likely in September
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX Starship will be ready for its fifth orbital flight in about 2-3 weeks but the FAA giving approval and having the actual flight will likely slip to September. There is 60-80% chance that the new improved heat shield will fully work. There is a 50% chance of a successful catch of the booster on ... Read more
Intel better watch out, as AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X has just broken a benchmark performance world record
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X processor has already shown some impressive performance in its early development compared to Intel’s Core i9-14900KS , thanks to leaked Cinebench R23 benchmark results already revealing an incredible 48,011 for multi-threaded performance. But that’s only the beginning, as Bilibili tech influencer Ordinary Uncle Tony demonstrated how far the processor can be pushed when overclo
Google might make it easier to hide photos with specific faces on Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Recently found evidence suggests Google Photos may receive a new tool to make hiding photographs displaying certain faces easier. Android Authority unearthed details of this update after digging through the latest patch of Google Photos on Android. As the publication explains, the current method has you select a person’s face within the People section then tap the three-dot menu. This process wil
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for July 30
Mashable / 8h
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
Apple says it took a ‘responsible’ approach to training its Apple Intelligence models
42TechCrunch / 9h
Apple has published a technical paper detailing the models that it developed to power Apple Intelligence, the range of generative AI features headed to iOS, macOS and iPadOS over the next few months. In the paper, Apple pushes back against accusations that it took an ethically questionable approach to training some of its models, reiterating […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too
View from the Wing / 9h
There have never been bigger offers, and completing one of these fully also mean earning a companion pass. Continue reading ...
Lavish The Rings of Power S2 trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Get ready for the second season of Prime Video's original series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power . Among the many highlights of last weekend's San Diego Comic-Con was the official full trailer for the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Sauron has returned and is plotting his takeover of Middle-earth. Will donning the titular rings make the wearers his adversari
Mark Zuckerberg says ‘f*ck that’ to closed platforms
Engadget / 9h
In his two decades running the company now known as Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has gone through many transformations. More recently, he’s been showing off a seemingly less filtered version of himself. But during a live streamed conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the Meta CEO seemed to veer a little more off script than he intended. The conversation began normally enough, with the two billionai
Huang and Zuckerberg swapped jackets at SIGGRAPH 2024 and things got weird
95TechCrunch / 9h
A fireside chat on Monday between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the SIGGRAPH 2024 conference in Colorado took a few unexpected turns. It started innocently enough, with Huang waxing positive about the capabilities of Nvidia GPUs and Zuckerberg speaking about his vision of an AI chatbot future. But by the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Zuckerberg touts Meta’s latest video vision AI with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
37TechCrunch / 9h
Meta's machine learning model, Segment Anything, has a sequel: It now takes the model to the video domain, showing how fast the field is moving. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Astronauts Hold Their Own Olympics on Board Space Station
61Futurism / 10h
Orbital Games Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) sent well wishes to the athletes competing in the Paris Olympics by putting on their own, zero-gravity spin on the international games. On Friday, NASA released a video of ISS astronauts performing a series of athletic spoofs, starting with a faux ceremonial passing of the Olympic torch. The crewmembers then performed a series
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, July 30 (game #415)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Today's Connections puzzle from the NYT is not the most difficult ever, but you may still find some hints to be helpful. If that's the case, read on… 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: Infor
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, July 30 (game #149)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Today's NYT Strands puzzle might prove difficult to solve if, like me, you know very little about the theme. 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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, July 30 (game #918)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Here's another difficult Quordle puzzle to get your brain working on a Tuesday morning. Or any time on a Tuesday, for that matter; so long as you play before midnight, it's up to you when you complete it. 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
Viral Video Of Topless Tourist In Florence Fountain Sparks Massive Visitor Backlash
View from the Wing / 10h
I'm skeptical of most claims of overtourism. In some sense, the great historic attractions of civilization belong to everyone. There's usually an ugly nativism to the claims. And locals often want tourist dollars - and only wealthier tourists - while providing as little as possible in return. Occasionally, though, a tourist behaves so badly that it's difficult to make this case. Continue reading
How to Try Apple Intelligence Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
Over the weekend, we learned Apple Intelligence , Apple's brand-name for its generative AI features, would not be shipping with iOS 18 after all , and would instead arrive with iOS 18.1. While Apple won't officially roll out Apple Intelligence until sometime later this fall, that doesn't mean these AI features will be totally absent until then. In fact, you can try them out right now—with some bi
These Scientists Were Shamed for Claiming Signs of Life on Venus, But Now They're Back With More Evidence
90Futurism / 10h
Venus Sky Trap In 2020, a team of researchers led by Jane Greaves from Cardiff University in the UK announced the discovery of a significant source of phosphine, a "biosignature" gas that 's closely related to life on Earth, in the clouds above Venus. While plenty of questions remained regarding the habitability of the highly acidic environment, the findings suggested that the clouds just might b
Dark and gritty The Penguin trailer debuts at San Diego Comic-Con
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Colin Farrell stars as Batman villain Oswald Cobblepot in HBO's new series, The Penguin . The merging of Warner Bros. and Discovery effectively put an end to one DC Extended Universe era while placing the fate of several planned projects in limbo. Chief among those was a sequel to 2022's The Batman and an associated spinoff series, The Penguin . Both projects have survived the merger, and DC Stud
Darkness reigns over Wikipedia as official dark mode comes to pass
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Wikipedia's decades of content can be a light to you in dark places, and now you can choose the dark for yourself. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images | Wikipedia) Dark mode, night mode, light-on-dark design, or whatever you want to call the version of computer content that doesn't feel blindingly bright at night, had something of a peak moment around 2019–2020. That's when Android an
Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin
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93Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attacks by ransomware groups that give them full administrative control of the servers the product runs on. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-37085, allows attackers who have already gained limited system rights on a targeted server to gain full administrative con
Star Trek: Lower Decks S5 teaser gives Cerritos crew one last mission
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
"Lower decks! Lower decks!" The fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks will be the animated series' last (boo!). Star Trek: Lower Decks is a particular favorite among Ars staffers; it's arguably the best of the recent crop of Star Trek shows, along with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . So we were disappointed when we learned that the animated series would be ending with its fifth season. Paramount
Low-income homes drop Internet service after Congress kills discount program
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter ) The death of the US government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is starting to result in disconnection of Internet service for Americans with low incomes. On Friday, Charter Communications reported a net loss of 154,000 Internet subscribers that it said was mostly driven by customers canceling after losing the federal discount. About
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
63Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (credit: Getty Images) Although driving is a privilege, some Americans treat it more like a right. This entitlement leads them to get upset with policy proposals that try to increase road safety by prioritizing vulnerable road users over the wa
Instagram Will Let You Make Custom AI Chatbots—Even Ones Based on Yourself
21Wired / 11h
Meta’s AI Studio will let users build virtual characters, with a few limitations.
How to Extract .RAR Files for Free on Windows and Mac
How-To Geek / 11h
Have you ever downloaded a file only to find it has a strange .rar file extension? RAR is a compressed file formatmuch like a ZIP fileand in this article, we'll show you how to open RAR files on Windows or macOS.
Instagram creators can now make AI doppelgangers to chat with their followers
24Engadget / 11h
The next time you DM a creator on Instagram, you might get a reply from their AI. Meta is starting to roll out its AI Studio, a set of tools that will allow Instagram creators to make an AI persona that can answer questions and chat with their followers and fans on their behalf. The company first introduced AI Studio at its Connect event last fall but it only recently began to test creator-made A
TechCrunch Space: Catching stars
34TechCrunch / 11h
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. In case you missed it, Boeing and NASA decided to keep Starliner docked to the International Space Station for the rest of the month. The agency is aiming to complete a key review in the first week of August, at which point they’ll make a decision on when […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
iOS 18.1 developer beta has the new Call Recording feature. Here's how to use it.
Mashable / 11h
Call Recording, announced at WWDC 2024 , is one of the most highly anticipated iOS 18 features. And now, thanks to the iOS 18.1 developer beta that dropped today, iPhone users can test the new perk. First, follow our guide to install the new iOS 18.1 developer beta . Next, because Call Recording is an Apple Intelligence feature, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max to access it. Once
The question haunting Fisker’s bankruptcy
32TechCrunch / 11h
As failed EV startup Fisker winds its way through bankruptcy, a persistent and tricky question has become a flashpoint of the proceedings: does its only secured lender, Heights Capital Management, deserve to be at the front of the line to reap the proceeds of a liquidation? Heights has maintained an unequivocal “yes.” But new information […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us
Hitting the road on your vacation? Everything you need to know about rental car elite status
58The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. From savings to upgrades, the benefits of elite status are popular with savvy travelers. But rental car elite status doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Rental car status can pay off — it helped one TPG staffer rent a $100,000 BMW 7 Series for $3 per day . Whether you’re planning a road trip or looki
How to Watch the Paris Olympics on a Meta Quest 3
LifeHacker / 11h
If you’re not fortunate enough to be in Paris for the Olympics this month, the second best way to watch the games is through a Meta Quest 3 headset, where you can watch Peacock’s coverage of Olympic events in either a virtual theater or on a augmented reality screen. You can stream everything Peacock is offering from its app on the Quest 3, and that means a ton of live events, archived competitio
Make This Savory Mushroom-Onion Dip for Your Next Party
LifeHacker / 11h
Onion dip is a dangerous thing. It distracts you with its creamy, cool, umami-forward wiles, and before you know it, you wake up covered in chip salt with your partner accusing you of selfishly eating eight ounces of dip. Well I have good and bad news. If you’re a lover of onion dip, there’s a contender for the most umami-packed dip, and it's made with mushroom duxelles. The bad news is it won’t
SpaceX Preparing to Launch Billionaire Adventurer for First Ever Private Spacewalk
200+Futurism / 12h
Ready Or Not SpaceX is slated to launch a billionaire benefactor into orbit for the world's first private spacewalk in the next few weeks — that is, if the mission doesn't get postponed yet again. As Space.com reports, the Elon Musk-owned company admitted in a press briefing over the weekend that its Polaris Dawn mission will now launch no earlier than August 19 following reschedulings that pushe
Intel Will Not Recall Its Defective CPUs
How-To Geek / 12h
It's never fun to lose hardware over a manufacturer issue, but usually, when that's the case, the manufacturer will take care of it for free. Intel is dealing with failing processors right now, but at least for now, affected CPU owners shouldn't hold out hopes for a recall.
BankAmericard credit card review: Solid balance transfer sign-up bonus
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. BankAmericard credit card overview The BankAmericard® credit card offers promising financing, allowing you to pay off your debt with one of the longest introductory APR rates on purchases and balance transfers we’ve seen. This card, however, doesn’t offer any ongoing rewards nor include a sign-up bonus. Ca
Stephen Nedoroscik's pommel horse performance for Team USA gymnastics generates online buzz
100+Mashable / 12h
Stephen Nedoroscik, aka Pommel Horse Guy, proved to be an early Team USA standout in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Monday, delivering a medal-winning performance. However, it wasn't just Nedoroscik's stunning performance on the pommel horse for the U.S. men's gymnastics team that had folks talking. Like a cheesy scene from She's All That , parts of the internet couldn't quite believe a dude with gla
Apple Intelligence Is Now Available to Test
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple revealed its big system-level AI upgrade for iPhone, iPad, and Mac earlier this year, called Apple Intelligence. Its now available to try for the first time as a beta release.
Wealthy NIMBYs vs. FAA: Boulder Sues to Shut Down Local Airport
View from the Wing / 12h
Boulder, Colorado is suing the FAA in order to close its airport. They took federal grant money, but say requirements to actually have an airport after taking money to support the airport are unconstitutional. Continue reading ...
Everything new on Prime Video in August 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If there's one thing Prime Video stands out for, it's the huge catalog of movies it has and continues to grow. Now that it has released its schedule for August 2024, we can tell you that its reputation for being one of the best streaming services is untouched, so expect a month filled with attention-grabbing movies and new TV shows. As always, the first day of the month is the busiest for Prime V
Why I Still Buy Magazines in the Internet Age
How-To Geek / 12h
The best time of the month as a kid was when I could buy my favorite magazines. Long before I could whip out a gadget from my pocket, and read the latest news and views, this was the way. Now, in spite of the internet in my pocket, I'm still buying physical and digital magazines, but why?
Microsoft Outlooks Mobile App Has a New Contact Editor
How-To Geek / 12h
The Microsoft Outlook mobile app now includes a dedicated contact editor. It replaces the system contacts editor, with a more consistent interface, more features, and better Intune integration for organizations using Outlook.
Now You Can Access Your Android Files From Your PC
LifeHacker / 12h
Windows 11's File Explorer isn't everyone's cup of tea , but that doesn't mean it's devoid of useful features. As it happens, File Explorer isn't only for exploring files on your PC, but your Android device as well—if you know how to set it up. Microsoft announced on Thursday that it is now rolling out the ability to see your Android device in File Explorer on your PC. When enabled, you'll be abl
I Used Strava's New Heatmap to Find a Stranger's Home Address
25LifeHacker / 12h
Running and cycling app Strava has a ton of features that help you find new running routes, including segments, the route builder, and the global heatmap. Earlier this summer, Strava began offering a weekly heatmap. It’s great for finding trails and routes that are popular at a given time—but it may reveal information that is more private than what you thought Strava users could see. Using the we
Elon Musk Won’t Apologize After Sharing Faked AI Video of Kamala Harris
100+Futurism / 12h
Hack Job Over the weekend, Elon Musk posted an AI-doctored video of Vice President Kamala Harris on X-formerly-Twitter — and thus far, he hasn't apologized for it. In the video, which Musk posted on July 26 and has since been viewed hundreds of millions of times, the presidential candidate's voice was altered to make it sound like she was bragging about being "the ultimate diversity hire." "I'm b
Southwest adds 4 routes, suspends 11 others in latest network update
89The Points Guy / 12h
Southwest Airlines is making some more notable adjustments to its network. This time, the Dallas-based airline is adding four routes to its winter schedule. Though the airline announced these flights as “new routes,” none are technically new since they’ve all been operated in recent years, according to TPG’s analysis of Cirium schedules. Southwest’s added routes include: Miami to Columbus, Ohio (
Runway Releases Gen-3 Alpha Image to Video
Next Big Future / 12h
Runway has released Gen-3 Alpha Image to Video, a significant update that allows users to create videos from still images using text prompts for additional guidance. They raised a June 2023 funding round that valued
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