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A Popular iOS Illustration App Is Saying No to Generative AI
1KWired / 11h
“I really fucking hate generative AI,” says Procreate CEO James Cuda, who believes the technology is “ripping the humanity out of things.”
Buy Lifemiles With A 160% Bonus (1.27 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 15h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles, which has the potential to be a great deal. Note that nowadays lifemiles promotions are targeted, so different members may see different offers, and on top of that, some members may not see any of
How to Cancel Amazon Prime and Get a Refund
100+How-To Geek / 17h
Amazon Prime normally costs $139 per year or $14.99 per month (unless you can score a discounted Prime membership). If you're ready to give up free two-day shipping, the Amazon Prime Video library, Prime Day, and other perks, here's how you can quit Prime.
'Pachinko' showrunner Soo Hugh on Season 2, and what's next for Sunja and Hansu
Mashable / 3min
Change is in the air in Pachinko Season 2. SEE ALSO: 'Pachinko' Season 2 review: Decades-spanning family drama makes a triumphant return Created by Soo Hugh, the decades-spanning adaptation of Min Jin Lee's novel of the same name continues to tell the intertwining stories of Sunja Baek (Minha Kim and Yuh-Jung Youn) and her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha). But there are some substantial differences at p
5 things the iPhone 16 needs to do to beat the Samsung Galaxy S24
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10min
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, comprising the standard model Galaxy S24 Plus and the mighty Galaxy S24 Ultra make up some of the best phones you can buy right now. And they are true rivals of the iPhone 15 family. In fact, I’d argue that on pure hardware terms the Galaxy S24, especially the S24 Ultra, has Apple’s phone beat; and I say that as an iPhone 15 Pro Max user. So the question is what the r
360 One lifts its valuation of India’s National Stock Exchange to $29.9B
TechCrunch / 23min
360 One Asset, an investor in National Stock Exchange (NSE), has increased its valuation for India's top stock exchange to $29.9 billion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Is AI the next frontier of cloud vendor lock-in?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
In October 2022, the UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, launched an investigation into the practices of the cloud hyperscalers. Since then, Google, Amazon and Microsoft have been referred to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) – the competition regulator – putting the issue of cloud vendor lock-in firmly in the spotlight. There have been multiple acts to this story, but recently, the C
Two iPhone ringtones were secretly written by Grammy-winning musician Flying Lotus
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
If you've fallen in love with a couple of iPhone ringtones over the past few years, then don't worry – there's nothing wrong with your music taste. That's because two of them were composed by a Grammy-winning musician. While Marimba might have been the classic iPhone OG ringtone, and Reflections the current default in iOS 17 , there are plenty of other pre-loaded ones to pick from, dozens upon do
The worst security test ever? University slammed over fake Ebola scare as phishing test
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
A California University has come under fire for sending out a phishing test which cautioned all its students about a (false) Ebola outbreak. The University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) sent out an email titled ‘ Emergency Notification: Ebola Virus Case on Campus’ to all students, which understandably caused widespread concern. The email, which has since been retracted, warned that a staff memb
Midjourney ends discord over Discord requirements for AI image generation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Have you always wanted to try out Midjourney’s AI image creator but didn’t want to make a Discord account? Now you don’t have to, as Midjourney now lets you make up to 25 images for free, as announced by CEO David Holz on, naturally, Discord. Until now, anyone wanting to use Midjourney’s AI model to create images, even without a subscription, had to go to its Discord server and submit a text prom
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, August 23, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 23, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 23, Wordle #1,161! 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 Time
Get in on the ground floor with Tesla’s humanoid by pretending to be one for pay
20TechCrunch / 2h
Tesla is hiring individuals standing between 5’7 and 5’11 to carry up to 30 pounds for seven hours a day to train its Optimus robot. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
U.S. Plans to Accuse RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents
100+NYT > Technology / 3h
The Justice Department is set to file an antitrust suit against the real estate company RealPage alleging illegal price-fixing facilitated by algorithms.
Forget monthly costs — Get a lifetime pass to documentary streamer Curiosity Stream
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Wave goodbye to recurring streaming fees with lifetime access to Curiosity Stream on sale for £122.05 (reg. £305.17) through Sept. 3. Opens in a new window Credit: Curiosity Stream Curiosity Stream Standard Plan: Lifetime Subscription £122.05 at the Mashable Shop £305.17 Save £183.12 When every show you want to watch is available on a different streaming platform, you end up shelling out w
How to watch Atlanta Dream vs. Phoenix Mercury online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 WNBA season is well underway and it's Phoenix Mercury vs. Atlanta Dream next on the court. Players including Kahleah Copper and Rhyne Howard are expected to feature, so it's not a game you'll want to miss. If you want to watch
How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Las Vegas Aces and Minnesota Lynx are next on the court as the WNBA season continues. Las Vegas Aces have had a strong season thus far, and are among the top three teams shooting for the playoffs. The Minnesota Lynx will be fighting
How to watch the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix for free on ORF , ServusTV , or RTBF . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fans have been patiently waiting for competitive F1 racing for years, and after a disappointingly routine start to the season , it looks like things are heating up. Recent races have been thrilling battles between a number of drivers, and
How to watch 49ers vs. Raiders online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders for free on DAZN . You can watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 49ers' Quest for Six — to win their sixth Super Bowl — enters its 30th year, though the franchise has come close in recent NFL seasons. The 49ers lost to the Chiefs in overtime earlier this year at Super Bowl LVIII — an emotional
How to watch Dolphins vs. Buccaneers online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers for free on DAZN . Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . With just two weeks until the NFL season kicks off for real, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Miami Dolphins — a second Florida showdown following the Buccaneers' preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Dolphins are 2-0 in the preseas
How to watch Jaguars vs. Falcons online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons for free on DAZN . Watch the NFL preseason for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . After a difficult 2023 season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking good in preseason action. They've notched up wins against the Kansas City Chief and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Particularly impressive was the fact that the Jaguars fielded mo
The Best Power Supply Units (PSUs) in 2024
How-To Geek / 3h
The power supply unit (PSU) is integral to every PC build. A quality PSU gives your PC enough power to run while keeping it safe from electrical power-related issues. Getting the correct one for your build is integral.
Google's putting all of its core services into an Essentials app for your Windows PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Google apps are everywhere. Outside of Apple devices, just about every computer, phone, and tablet out there runs the company’s software by default in some fashion. But have you ever wondered if there’s an important or highly useful app out there that you should have? It seems the tech giant is answering those burning questions with the new Google Essentials. It’s an app that reportedly makes it
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 23
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 August 22'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
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 23
Mashable / 5h
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: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 23 SEE ALSO: Wordle today
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 23
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
Google explains exactly how the Pixel 9 makes switching phones a lot easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Google’s Pixel 9 has just gone on sale, and the smartphone is already receiving a substantial update that improves the data transfer experience. Paul Dunlop, the Product Lead for Onboarding and Switching on Android, made a thread on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) about all of the major changes. He goes so far as to refer to it as their “biggest release ever.” Dunlop first shows off a
Donald Trump is launching some kind of cryptocurrency thing
Mashable / 8h
Donald Trump has put his name on a cryptocurrency platform. The former United States president and current U.S. presidential hopeful announced in a post on Truth Social that he has launched a crypto business called The DeFiant Ones, as reported by The Verge . The Truth Social posts acknowledges that "the average American has been squeezed by the big banks and financial elites," but offers zero ot
'The Crow' review: Repulsive and abysmal
Mashable / 8h
It doesn't matter how low your expectations are for Rupert Sanders' The Crow , because this callous and clumsy remake will still fail to exceed them. But this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Director Alex Proyas' 1994 The Crow was a hit at the box office, but its fandom truly exploded in the following years; this was due, in part, to the electrifying performance of its late leading man Br
Man Arrested for Creating Child Porn Using AI
26Futurism / 8h
Florida Man A Florida man is facing 20 counts of obscenity for allegedly creating and distributing AI-generated child pornography, highlighting the danger and ubiquity of generative AI being used for nefarious reasons. Phillip Michael McCorkle was arrested last week while he was working at a movie theater in Vero Beach, Florida, according to TV station CBS 12 News . A crew from the TV station cap
Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
24NYT > Technology / 8h
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.
When vets are scarce what can farmers do?
BBC News / 8h
In Vietnam farmers are being encouraged to track the use of antibiotics and monitor disease.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, August 23 (game #942)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. 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 PO
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Friday, August 23 (game #439)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. 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.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, August 23 (game #173)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. 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
The Best Deals From Home Depot's Labor Day Sale
LifeHacker / 8h
It might not be Labor Day yet, but as is the case with most shopping holidays, retailers want to start early. Home Depot (and its competitor Lowe's ) has all kinds of appliances , tools , outdoor power equipment , grills , patio furniture, bathroom fixtures , and more for sale until September 4. Here are some of the best deals from a few of those categories that I found worthy of highlighting. Ho
The first 22 seasons of Pokémon will return to streaming
Engadget / 8h
Get ready, trainers: the original Pokémon anime will soon be getting a new home. The Pokémon Company has partnered with Canadian company WildBrain to be the distributor for a single-IP free ad-supported television channel that's all Pokémon, all the time. The deal covers the first 22 seasons of the animated tales of Ash Ketchum and his electrifying buddy Pikachu. The FAST channel will arrive firs
After months of mulling, NASA will decide on Starliner return this weekend
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this view of the International Space Station on June 7 with Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the lab's forward port (lower right). (credit: Satellite image (c) 2024 Maxar Technologies ) Senior NASA leaders, including the agency's administrator Bill Nelson, will meet Saturday in Houston to decide whether Boe
Dumb idea? $1,700 “smart” bassinet loses features if you buy it used
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The Snoo, a "smart" bassinet. Owners of the $1,695 Snoo "smart" bassinet like to gather in forums like Reddit's r/snoolife to swap tracking graphs of their children's sleep patterns. But they also like to complain about Happiest Baby , the company behind the Snoo. That's because Happiest Baby this summer added a $20 monthly subscription fee to several of the Snoo's "premium features," w
Google Essentials will house all Google services in a single Windows app
Engadget / 9h
If you buy a new Hewlett-Packard laptop in the next few weeks, then you’ll notice a new app on the “Start” menu called Google Essentials. On Thursday, Google announced that the new app will bundle some of its core services like Google Photos, Google Drive and Google Messages. The Google Essentials app will not only house shortcuts to its most used services but it will also centralize your Google
Russians Call on Putin to Rescue Stranded Space Station Astronauts
23Futurism / 9h
Yo Putin A group of Russian senior citizens recently gathered to deliver an unusual message to the country's president Vladimir Putin: bring those American astronauts home! "There are two American astronauts in space right now," one man says in a Telegram video flagged by Ars Technica , referring to the astronauts currently stuck on the International Space Station by technical problems with their
DeepMind workers sign letter in protest of Google’s defense contracts
26TechCrunch / 9h
At least 200 workers at DeepMind, Google’s AI R&D division, are displeased with Google’s reported defense contracts — and according to Time, they circulated a letter internally back in May to say as much. The letter, dated May 16, says the undersigned are concerned by “Google’s contracts with military organizations,” citing articles about the tech […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
NASA to decide Saturday whether astronauts will ride Boeing’s Starliner home — or use SpaceX’s Dragon instead
TechCrunch / 9h
NASA officials will announce their final decision on Saturday as to whether two NASA astronauts — Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams — will return to Earth on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft or hitch a ride home with SpaceX instead — a decision that could have a huge impact across the rapidly evolving space industry. Here’s the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
My Favorite Cleaning Products You Can Disguise in Plain Sight
LifeHacker / 9h
I'm always yapping about how you need to organize everything in containers and keep it in a designated place out of sight. That's all fine and well, but sometimes we live in small spaces and it's just not possible to have that much storage. Cleaning supplies can be tricky to store —you need them to be accessible, but they can be big and annoying, and often need to be sequestered into their own de
The Best Deals on Appliances and Outdoor Furniture From the Lowe's Labor Day Sale
LifeHacker / 9h
Labor Day isn't until Sept. 2, but Lowe's has its Labor Day sale in full swing already. The sale includes deals on tools , appliances , outdoor grills , and many other categories. After perusing the sale page for a bit, I rounded up some of the best deals available so you don't have to. Deals on outdoor patio furniture Whether you have the space to throw a four-piece patio set on your porch, or j
Cruise's self-driving cabs are coming to Uber next year
Engadget / 9h
General Motors’ robotaxi service Cruise has inked a multi-year deal with Uber. The deal will let Uber customers hail a Cruise self-driving taxi from their smartphone starting next year, according to TechCrunch . This means that Cruise’s self-driving taxis will be back on roads for the first time since striking a pedestrian in San Francisco in October 2023. Neither GM nor Uber gave a specific date
Hawaiian-Alaska Airlines merger: What we know (and want to know) about the future loyalty program
62The Points Guy / 10h
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice opted not to block the proposed merger of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines . The news comes just eight months after the two U.S. carriers announced the $1.9 billion deal. “I am confident that by the joining of these two airlines, a stronger company will emerge and offer more travel options for Hawai’i residents and local businesses — and will enhanc
Crypto Lobbyist Charged With Breaking Campaign Finance Rules
NYT > Technology / 10h
The charges against Michelle Bond, a former head of a crypto industry trade group, are part of the continuing legal fallout from the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.
How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen—and How You Should React
50Wired / 10h
Here’s everything you need to know about lithium-ion battery fires in EVs and what you can do to stay safe if one starts in your car.
FDA green-lights fall COVID-19 boosters
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As the COVID-19 case count continues to tick upward , the US Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated vaccine for use ahead of the northern hemisphere winter. The emergency use authorization covers updated mRNA vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna. The booster shots will target the JN.1 and KP.2 strains of SARS-CoV-2, both of which are omicron variants
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: nadia_bormotova | iStock / Getty Images Plus ) A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in prison after the former bank CEO abused his trusted position to embezzle $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam that he believed would make him wildly rich. In a press release, the US Attorney's Office said that Shan Hanes was driven by "greed" w
Gimbal Space takes on legacy suppliers with fast-paced component supply chain
TechCrunch / 10h
America’s space industry seems mature, but the supply chain that provides all the parts and components for rockets, satellites, and other spacecraft is considerably less so. Gimbal Space is aiming to change that, starting with components in the crucial subsystem that enables a spacecraft to orient itself in space — but delivered cheaper and a whole […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Best cards with no preset spending limits
57The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When comparing different travel rewards cards , most are nearly identical regarding the mechanics of making purchases and paying off balances. There is an exception, though: cards with no preset spending limits. American Express may be the first issuer that comes to your mind, but other banks also issue ca
Credit card transfer partners: Guide to transferring points and miles to airlines and hotels
35The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: Citi is a TPG advertising partner. We love transferable credit card points here at TPG. The ability to transfer your rewards to a wide range of airline and hotel loyalty programs at a moment’s notice provides valuable flexibility to maximize your travel. You’re not locked into a single redemption scheme as you plan your trips. If you can’t find the seats available in one program, y
Yes, you will need a ‘visa’ to visit Europe in 2025: What to know about ETIAS
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Come 2025, Americans and Brits will be required to apply for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System and pay a small fee to visit Europe’s Schengen Area. Although sometimes referred to as a “visa,” this is actually just an online application and preauthorization. It will be much easier and
New Study Establishes Link Between Ozempic and Suicidal Thoughts
Futurism / 10h
Researchers have established a troubling link between semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, with suicidal ideation. As detailed in a paper published in the journal JAMA Network Open , researchers from an international consortium of academic and health institutions found that when compared to other diabetes drugs, the appetite suppressant appears to be linked to a substantially
Charlotte Airport Flooded Today. The Airport’s So Bad, Passengers Didn’t Think It Was Worse Than Usual
View from the Wing / 10h
Charlotte airport’s B concourse flooded this morning. Gates B1 – 4 were most affected. The airport reported that this was the result of “a construction project incident” though passengers reported toilet water. Continue reading ...
Chick-fil-A Run Costs NY Politician His American Airlines Flight—And A Shot at Running The Airport
View from the Wing / 10h
A New York politician demanded ‘don’t you know who I am?’ when being denied boarding from an American Airlines flight. But the gate agent didn’t know, and didn’t care. Albany County Executive Dan McCoy was headed to the Democratic National Convention, but missed his flight when he left the gate area to grab a Chick-fil-A sandwich. He returned with the boarding doors to his flight closed. Continue
The Combi Microwave Might Change the Way You Cook
LifeHacker / 10h
It’s easy for someone like me to get caught up in new-kitchen-appliance hype because my line of work enables two of the most manic parts of my personality: a love of shopping and a love of cooking. Luckily, I’m also extremely skeptical of almost everything, or else I’d be broke and drowning in garbage appliances. So when the Combi Wave—Breville’s catchy name for a combined microwave and air fryer
My Favorite Apps for Getting Free Stuff
LifeHacker / 10h
If there's one thing about me, it's that I'll download any app. If I see an ad or hear about an app , it's going right on my phone. I don't care at all if it's all a scheme to get my data. My data is out there, baby, and it's too late to care, so I might as well reap all the benefits these flash-in-the-pan, VC-bolstering apps can give me. A lot of times, I don't really get much. But sometimes, I
Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids
27TechCrunch / 11h
Soon, parents in range of Waymo robotaxis might not have to worry about picking up their kids from after-school activities — or any time, really. The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo and send pickup and drop-off […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Influencers Take Over the DNC
28Wired / 11h
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, influencers boarded yachts, sipped “Midwest Margaritas,” and attended a “Hotties for Harris” event.
First trailer for Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim shows an anime-styled Middle-earth
Engadget / 11h
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has been in the works for about three years now, but with its release date fast approaching we now have our first trailer. It's one of the more unusual and intriguing projects under the Lord of the Rings franchise, an anime-style standalone movie that covers events in the kingdom of Rohan some 200-ish years before the War of the Ring. The trailer sta
Founder of failed fintech Synapse says he’s raised $11M for new robotics startup
TechCrunch / 11h
Tens of millions of customer dollars remain unaccounted for at his previous startup, fintech Synapse. But that’s not deterring Sankaet Pathak from forging full steam ahead with his new robotics venture. Foundation is a robotics startup with a self-proclaimed mission to “create advanced humanoid robots that can operate in complex environments” to address the labor […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
‘Black Myth: Wukong’ Devs Told Streamers to Avoid Politics in Their Playthroughs. It Backfired
Wired / 11h
The Chinese studio granted early access on the condition that topics like “feminist propaganda” and “Covid-19” go unmentioned. What followed is the Streisand effect in full force.
Ritz-Carlton Zermatt, Switzerland, Opening Delayed Indefinitely
96One Mile at a Time / 11h
In 2021, plans were announced for a Ritz-Carlton to open in Zermatt, Switzerland. I was very much looking forward to this, given that it would’ve almost certainly been the most luxurious ski resort in Europe that’s bookable with points. I just randomly checked on the progress of this project, and unfortunately there’s some bad news, which happens all too often when hotel projects are announced ye
iPhones Are Getting More Default App Settings
How-To Geek / 11h
Apple has announced tweaks to the browser choice screen for iPhone owners in the European Union (EU) to further comply with the blocs Digital Markets Act.
Cruise’s robotaxis are coming to the Uber app in 2025
32TechCrunch / 11h
Cruise, General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary, said it has signed a multi-year partnership with ride-hailing giant Uber to bring its robotaxis to the ride-hailing platform in 2025. Cruise didn’t say when exactly customers would see its vehicles on Uber’s platform, but a spokesperson told TechCrunch that this partnership will follow the re-launch of Cruise’s own driverless […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim' trailer teases an epic battle for the fate of Rohan
Mashable / 11h
Anime film "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the story of Rohan's King Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra.
A Doctor Called Matthew Perry a "Moron" While Prescribing Him Ketamine
Futurism / 11h
Five people have been charged in the death of Matthew Perry , the beloved star of the TV comedy "Friends," for allegedly conspiring to distribute ketamine to the actor, The New York Times reports . The accused include two doctors, Salvador Plasencia and Mark Chavez, and Perry's personal assistant Kenneth Iawamusa, whom prosecutors allege worked together to falsely prescribe, sell, and administer
How to Unblock "Potentially Sensitive Content" on Twitter
How-To Geek / 11h
X, formerly known as Twitter, blocks some tweets with a "potentially sensitive content" warning, including when you're retweeting them. You can disable this warningeven on an iPhone or iPad. You can also disable sensitive content warnings on your tweets without making your account private.
Peloton announces $95 “used equipment activation fee”
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Peloton ) Peloton will start charging people a one-time $95 "used equipment activation fee" for used bikes purchased from outside of Peloton and its official distribution partners. The fee will apply in the US and Canada. As pointed out by The Verge , Peloton confirmed in its fiscal Q4 2024 earnings call today that people who buy a used bike directly from Peloton or one of its th
Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in California as part of a deal that would reportedly result in lawmakers shelving a proposal to require Google to pay news outlets for distributing their content. But the deal's state financing requires legislative approval as part of California's annual budget proce
Hydrogels can learn to play Pong
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
This electroactive polymer hydrogel "learned" to play Pong . Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al. Pong will always hold a special place in the history of gaming as one of the earliest arcade video games. Introduced in 1972, it was a table tennis game featuring very simple graphics and gameplay. In fact, it's simple enough that even non-living materials known as hydrogels can "learn
HyperX's Most Customizable Keyboard Goes Wireless
How-To Geek / 11h
A wireless version of the highly customizable, ultra-hot-swappable HyperX Alloy Rise 75 keyboard will launch this October. It's a compelling item with a startling battery life, though its $230 price tag is quite a leap from the wired Alloy Rise 75's $170 MSRP.
Update Chrome Now to Protect Yourself From This Zero-Day Exploit
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LifeHacker / 11h
If you use Google Chrome or a Chromium-based web browser, you need to update it ASAP. Google's latest update for Chrome, version 128.0.6613.84/.85 (Windows/Mac) and 128.0.6613.84 (Linux), comes with patches for 38 security vulnerabilities, eight of which Google identifies as "High" severity. Google detailed all these patches in its latest Chrome Releases blog post , running through each vulnerabi
These Four Characters Will (Briefly) Crash Your iPhone
LifeHacker / 11h
Here's a neat party trick: Take someone's iPhone, type out four characters, and watch as their iPhone crashes. (Maybe your friends won't think it's so neat.) However people react, this trick is made possible due to a newly discovered bug on iPhones and iPads. Hacker and security tester Konstantin posted about the crash on the Mastodon instance Infosec Exchange , saying they found the discovery "s
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days Return in October
How-To Geek / 11h
Amazon has confirmed that its Prime Big Deal Days event again this year, ahead of the holiday shopping season. It's like Prime Day held every July, just in October.
DC's antitrust case against Amazon comes back to life
Engadget / 12h
An appeals court has revived an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon filed by the Attorney General of Washington, DC more than three years ago. The online retailer must now face allegations that it illegally raised prices for consumers. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2021 and cited Amazon’s practices related to third-party sellers on its platform. Specifically, it called out a provision in the c
Don't Be Caught Out! Google Pixel 8a Vs. Pixel 8!
How-To Geek / 12h
Google's latest cut-down Pixel carries on the trends we've seen in the Pixel line as of late. However, there are some things that need looking at before you spend your hard-earned cash on one! Find out why in our Google Pixel 8a Vs. Google Pixel 8 comparison!
Peloton Will Charge a Fee to Activate Used Machines
How-To Geek / 12h
Peloton, the fitness equipment and content company, is now charging people who buy its used products a one-time activation fee. Unless they purchase a refurbished product from Peloton or its distribution partners, customers in the U.S. and Canada will have to pay Peloton to use secondhand machines.
Southwest Airlines Faces Critical Decision: Ending ‘Bags Fly Free’—Could It Sink The Business?
View from the Wing / 12h
Southwest Airlines is beginning redeye flights. They're working on premium seating and assigned seats. They've been slow in most of their new efforts, and are being dragged into change faster by an activist investor. But some of what's under consideration could do real damage to the Southwest brand and the multiples that their stock has been able to achieve - and alienate customers who are fanati
United Airlines adds 20 nonstop flights for college football season
33The Points Guy / 12h
United Airlines wants to help you cheer on your favorite team — in person. The Chicago-based carrier announced on Tuesday that it’s adding 20 nonstop flights and upgauging 115 flights for 30 of the biggest college football games this season. These added flights cover many key matchups of the season, including Ohio State versus Oregon on Oct. 12 and Alabama against LSU on Nov. 9. Value check: Are
10 TikTok Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
How-To Geek / 12h
Already banned in many countries and facing restrictions in the US, TikTok is under intense scrutiny due to concerns about data collection. Given this, you may want to be mindful of the information you share on the app and with your followers. Here are some settings you can adjust to improve your privacy.
Boston Dynamics’ new electric Atlas can do push-ups
32TechCrunch / 12h
Until today, we’ve seen exactly 40 seconds of Boston Dynamics’ new electric Atlas in action. The Hyundai-owned robotics stalwart is very much still in the early stages of commercializing the biped for factory floors. For now, however, it’s doing the thing Boston Dynamics does second best after building robots: showing off in viral video form. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
The telecom company that allowed a Biden deepfake scam will have to pay the FCC $1m
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Lingo Telecom has been ordered to pay a $1 million civil penalty by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after it relayed a falsified robotic recording of a President Biden voice message urging voters not to turn up to the New Hampshire primary, labelling it a ‘bunch of malarkey’. The FCC said Artificial Intelligence will likely play a significant role in 2024 election ads, and has already
Asus Unveils New Wi-Fi 7 Routers and an Adapter
How-To Geek / 12h
Asus has refreshed its high-performance tri-band ROG Rapture GT gaming router with Wi-Fi 7 support while also unveiling a new dual-band router and a Wi-Fi 7 USB adapter.
The Epic Games Store's latest freebies are The Callisto Protocol and the revived MOBA Gigantic
Engadget / 12h
The best thing about the free games that the Epic Games Store offers is they're genuinely yours to keep forever. They're not locked behind a subscription of any kind. The only form of payment you provide is a little personal information in the form of your email address and whatever else is required to create an Epic account. It might be worth signing up if you haven't already, as this week's fre
Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad Stuff
44Futurism / 12h
With Great Power... California is on the verge of passing a bill that would enforce sweeping regulations in the AI industry, after it was approved in the state's Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday . The bill, SB 1047, proposes a number of safety requirements for AI developers to prevent "severe harm," and includes provisions that could hold them accountable for the output of their AI m
Credit card APR vs. interest rate: What’s the difference?
30The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. The world of credit cards can be confusing, whether you’re new to it or not. One question we get pretty frequently is: What is the difference between the interest rate and the annual percentage rate ? Are credit card APRs and interest rates the same thing? Keep reading to find out. What’s the difference between inter
DeepMind workers urge Google to drop military contracts
Engadget / 12h
Google DeepMind workers have signed a letter calling on the company to drop contracts with military organizations, according to a report by Time . The document was drafted on May 16 of this year. Around 200 people signed the document, which amounts to five percent of the total headcount of DeepMind. For the uninitiated, DeepMind is one of Google’s AI divisions and the letter states that adopting
Are Home Theater PCs Still Worth It?
How-To Geek / 12h
At one point, HTPCs (Home Theater PCs) were the gold standard for enthusiasts media setups, and the mainstream market was starting to take notice. These days, hardly anyone bothers with HTPCs anymore, but does that mean they aren't worth considering?
Turn your napkin doodles into high art with this AI image generator
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AI image generators are having a moment right now with a recent rush of upgrades to many of the options out there. Ideogram is the latest synthetic image developer to join the trend this week with the launch of Ideogram 2.0. The new iteration of the image generator promises to outshine its predecessor as well as its competitors with several new and improved features, as well as a new iOS app and
10 Signs Your Neighborhood Is Going Downhill
LifeHacker / 12h
Neighborhoods change and evolve over time. People move in, people move out, families are raised and businesses are launched over the course of decades, even centuries. Areas of a town that were once considered high-end and wealthy can become crime-ridden. And vice-versa: The block that was once populated by a rough crowd is now the home to adorable bungalows people get into bidding wars over. Obv
FDA Approves New Covid Vaccines Amid Summer Surge
26Wired / 12h
The updated vaccines target the currently circulating KP.2 variant.
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