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Procreate's anti-AI stance is music to artists' ears
300+Mashable / 6h
A popular illustration and animation app for iPads has proudly declared that it's AI-free. On Sunday, Procreate posted a video on X of CEO James Cuda, saying, the app won't be introducing any generative AI into its products. "I really fucking hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry and I don't like what it's doing to artists," said Cuda. "We don't exactly know where this


The 8 classes of Carnival Cruise Line ships, explained
2KThe Points Guy / 7h
Thinking about a cruise on a Carnival Cruise Line ship? You have a lot of options. The world’s second-largest cruise line by passenger capacity has 27 vessels in service. That’s more ships than any other major cruise brand except Royal Caribbean , which has 28 vessels in service. In general, Carnival ships are large, but, with a few exceptions, they’re not giants by today’s standards. Over the pa




Tesla FSD With Same Testers Show FSD 12.5.1.3 is 4X Safer Than V 12.3.6
Next Big Future / 34min
The TeslaFSDTracker.com (community crowdsourced data) had 260+ testers sign up and report data. @raines1220 has compared FSD testers who have used all versions of FSD and found large improvement in the versions. v12.5.1.3 is ~14x better overall and ~4x safer than v12.3.6 Most testers have not been consistent. There’s only only a handful of people ... Read more


Amid summer COVID surge, FDA reportedly poised to approve updated shots
Ars Technica - All content / 36min
Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel ) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration is considering signing off on this year's strain-matched COVID-19 vaccines as soon as this week, according to a report by CNN that cited unnamed officials familiar with the matter. Last year, the FDA gave the green light for the 2023–2024 COVID sho


Windows 0-day was exploited by North Korea to install advanced rootkit
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Ars Technica - All content / 36min
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A Windows zero-day vulnerability recently patched by Microsoft was exploited by hackers working on behalf of the North Korean government so they could install custom malware that’s exceptionally stealthy and advanced, researchers reported Monday. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-38193 , was one of six zero-days—meaning vulnerabilities known or actively exploit


Demand for AI is driving data center water consumption sky high
TechCrunch / 1h
The AI boom is fueling the demand for data centers and, in turn, driving up water consumption. (Water is used to cool the computing equipment inside data centers.) According to FT, in Virginia — home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers — water usage jumped by almost two-thirds between 2019 and 2023, from […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook
How-To Geek / 1h
When you create a new account online, youll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, lets take a look at something called SSO.


The mind-bending mirrors behind advanced technology
BBC News / 1h
Huge, tiny or incredibly flat, advanced mirrors are essential to high-tech machines.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, August 20 (game #436)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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 Tuesday, August 20 (game #170)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, August 20 (game #939)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
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


Boeing’s 777X Crisis Worsens: Test Fleet Grounded After Cracks Found
View from the Wing / 1h
Boeing's next generation widebody - the 777X, with several size variants - faces new challenges today. It's years behind schedule, and the airframe manufacturer's test fleet has just been grounded. Continue reading ...


Organic Maps Is the Best Offline Maps App for Hiking
LifeHacker / 1h
I've been an avid hiker of the Pacific Northwest for around a decade. I'm also very bad at navigation. Making matters worse, Google and Apple Maps are both basically useless if you're on a hike: They don't have data for most trails, and their offline functionality is generally limited to driving instructions, which isn't useful if you're hiking far from any cell phone towers. Luckily, there's a g


The Waymo robotaxi honking problem has been resolved for real this time
TechCrunch / 1h
The group honking was an unintended consequence of Waymo's tech. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes
24Ars Technica - All content / 1h
Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winterthur Library, Printed Book and Periodical Collection ) In April, the National Library of France removed four 19th century books , all published in Great Britain, from its shelves because the covers were likely laced with arsenic. The books have been placed i


What margins? AI’s business model is changing fast, says Cohere founder
22TechCrunch / 2h
OpenAI and Anthropic spend billions of dollars a year training models like GPT-4 and Claude, but competitive price dumping is making the business around these platforms rather precarious. Aidan Gomez, CEO of competing AI provider Cohere, says that selling access to models is quickly becoming a “zero margin business” in a podcast appearance on Monday. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo


How to Do Hip Thrusts Without Bruising Your Hips
LifeHacker / 2h
Hip thrusts are not only a great exercise for your glutes (aka butt) , they’re also a great confidence-builder—most of us can learn to hip thrust a lot of weight once we get the hang of the exercise. This success brings a small problem, though: How do you lift all that weight on your hips without getting bruised? I’ll explain. Hip thrusts go best with padding of some sort. You can buy pads that w


TechCrunch Space: Spending less
20TechCrunch / 2h
Hello, and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Did you hear? Bridgit Mendler will be joining me onstage at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt to talk all things ground stations. She’s just one of the incredible space industry entrepreneurs who will be coming this year. Find out more information here. October 28-30 — see you there! Want […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


FYI: You can bring (frozen) drinks through airport security
100+The Points Guy / 2h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. Full-size liquids are among the items travelers most frequently forget to remove from their belongings before passing through U.S. airport security — the Transportation Security Administration’s 3-1-1 liquid rule prohibits travelers from carrying liquids, specifically gels, aerosols and spreadables larger than 3.4 ounces. Of course, you c


Swifties Erupt in Fury After Donald Trump Uses AI to Fake Taylor Swift Endorsement
200+Futurism / 2h
Swifties Assemble Donald Trump's AI streak continues — and now, the Swifties are getting involved. Hours after sharing an AI-generated image of vice president Kamala Harris leading a fake communist rally, the former president took to Truth Social to "accept" a fabricated endorsement from Taylor Swift and her clans of fans known as the Swifties. "I accept!" Trump captioned the post, which featured


Gemini Live could use some more rehearsals
21TechCrunch / 3h
What’s the point of chatting with a human-like bot if it’s an unreliable narrator — and has a colorless personality? That’s the question I’ve been turning over in my head since I began testing Gemini Live, Google’s take on OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode, last week. Gemini Live is an attempt at a more engaging chatbot […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Why You Should Install Python Apps With pipx (and How to Get Started)
How-To Geek / 3h
There are a ton of useful Python CLI apps out there, but installation isn't always as easy as it seems. Let's take a look at how pipx can make it easy to install and manage them.


The Best Early Labor Day Mattress Deals (2024)
26Wired / 3h
It's one of the best times of the year to score a new mattress. Here are all the best deals (plus some exclusive sale codes) to snag ahead of the long weekend.


Now a million people can watch you fumble Zoom’s screen-share settings at once
TechCrunch / 3h
Zoom on Monday announced a new single-user webinar feature that caps out at 1 million attendees. The addition comes less than a month after the #WinWithBlackWomen fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris peaked at 44,000 users before crashing. More recently, an X interview between owner Elon Musk and Harris’ challenger, Donald Trump, crashed prior to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


More Than a Dozen Countries Now Investigating Sam Altman’s Dubious Eye-Scanning Scheme
Futurism / 3h
Philanthropic Privacy Sam Altman's lesser-known venture, a bizarre iris-scanning crypto project called Worldcoin , has faced scrutiny in more than a dozen countries because nobody really knows what it does with all those eyeball scans. As the Wall Street Journal reports , jurisdictions around the world have cast a long shadow over the nominally altruistic project, which somehow seeks to marry cry


AMD signs $4.9 billion deal to challenge Nvidia’s AI infrastructure lead
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Enlarge (credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images ) AMD has agreed to buy artificial intelligence infrastructure group ZT Systems in a $4.9 billion cash and stock transaction, extending a run of AI investments by the chip company as it seeks to challenge market leader Nvidia. The California-based group said the acquisition would help accelerate the adoption of its Instinct line of AI data


Popular astrology app leak exposes data on millions of users — find out if you're affected
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Researchers have uncovered private data of six million users of the popular Moonly astrology and lunar tracking app leaked online. The uncovered data includes dates of birth, exact GPS locations, and email addresses of users, as well as employee IP addresses and credentials, by experts at Cybernews. The GPS locations of where users created their accounts was part of the leak, meaning many users'


Ex-NFL Player Arrested After Urinating on Elderly Woman Mid-Flight and Battling Delta Crew
View from the Wing / 3h
It was about 1 a.m. when he is said to have walked up to an elderly female passenger, exposed himself, and urinated on her for approximately 20 seconds. Flight attendants tried to intervene but he became aggressive – and reports are that he struck an elderly man with his right hand – before collapsing into a different seat. Continue reading ...


YouTube is Losing The War Against Adblockers
How-To Geek / 3h
Not so long ago, it was easy to avoid YouTube ads by installing an adblocker. Now, YouTube has upped the ante, and its fight against adblockers could endanger the very creators who use the platform as their source of revenue. But how exactly is YouTube losing the war against adblockers?


In What Order Should You Apply For Credit Cards?
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
There are lots of amazing credit cards out there, in terms of the welcome offers, perks, return on spending, etc. Even those of us who have been maximizing our credit cards for a long time don’t necessarily have all the cards we’d like to have. I thought it would be interesting to address in what order it makes sense to apply for credit cards. In other words, if there are five cards you’re intere


Marriott Bonvoy program: How to redeem points for hotel stays, airfare and more
100+The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Are you looking to maximize your Marriott Bonvoy points? Aside from redeeming these valuable hotel points for a “free” award stay at one of its many properties around the world, in some cases, it can make sense to transfer Marriott points to foreign airline programs. This article will explore the various ways


Apple Podcasts Now Has a Web App
How-To Geek / 4h
Apple Podcasts finally has an official web app. You can browse any show available on the Apple Podcasts service, access the podcast charts, play anything from your library, buy subscriptions, and more.


This AI video generator might be almost as fast as shooting real video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Artificial intelligence-powered video maker Runway now offers Gen-3 Alpha Turbo, which augments the recently released Gen-3 Alpha model with even more speed than the successor to the Gen-2 model . The latest iteration is supposedly seven times faster while only costing half as much as Gen-3 Alpha, which will likely attract plenty of interest from professional and amateur filmmakers interested in


AI push from US tech giants leads to skyrocketing water consumption figures
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It probably comes as no surprise some tech giants are falling short when it comes to sustainability, with harmful mining practices, giant carbon footprints, and massive energy usage plaguing green goals. Now, new research from the Financial Times has also identified water consumption practices amongst tech giants has reached untenable levels in some locations. Water is primarily used in these cen


National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence
Next Big Future / 4h
AI is not a single technology breakthrough, like a bat-wing stealth bomber. The race for AI supremacy is not like the space race to the moon. AI is not even comparable to a general-purpose technology like electricity. However, what Thomas Edison said of electricity encapsulates the AI future: “It is a field of fields … ... Read more


Could Trump’s AI-generated Taylor Swift endorsement be illegal?
23TechCrunch / 4h
On Sunday, former President Donald Trump posted a collection of memes on Truth Social — the platform owned by his media company — that make it seem like Taylor Swift and her fans are coming out in support of his candidacy. But as new legislation takes effect, these images could have deeper implications about the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Chrome for Android Will Soon Censor Private Data When You Share Your Screen
LifeHacker / 4h
Google and privacy don't always mix, but when they do, it's a pleasant surprise. Such is the case with a new Chrome for Android feature the company is working on: Soon enough, when you share or record your Android phone screen, Chrome will automatically block out sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers. The new feature was spotted by X user Leopeva64 , who tracks upcoming cha


10 Essential Ways to Make Your iPhone's Screen Easier to Read
LifeHacker / 4h
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/alanya-turkey-january-2-2024-man-2415303713 If you frequently find yourself wishing your iPhone had larger text or icons, you’re not alone. Some people prefer microscopic font sizes, but others want large, bold text everywhere. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make your text more readable, plus make everything else easier to see, too. Increase your


How Good Password Hygiene Keeps You Safe
How-To Geek / 4h
A big part of online security is something called password hygiene. Lets go over what it is, how to maintain it, and exactly how it will keep you safe online.


FlightAware Leaked Customer Data for Years
How-To Geek / 5h
FlightAware, the flight tracking service, warned that it might have accidentally leaked sensitive personal information. The company reported the breach as soon as it discovered it, and its now urging its users to change their passwords.


Swarmbotics founders grew ‘obsessed with robot swarms’ and now plan to bring them to the battlefield
TechCrunch / 5h
Few truly autonomous systems are deployed on the battlefield, but one startup is looking to change that with robotic systems that use cooperative behavior to boost troops’ intelligence and tactical advantage. Those systems are called “swarms,” and they’re basically collections of autonomous robots that can coordinate their actions. Swarm robotics have been the stuff of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All


After Falsely Accusing Kamala Harris of Using AI, Donald Trump Posts AI Slop About Her on Twitter
100+Futurism / 5h
Early Sunday morning, former president Donald Trump took to X-formerly-Twitter to share an AI-generated image of vice president Kamala Harris wearing a red suit and facing a packed arena of faceless figures who all appear to be decked in Soviet-era military garb. Some members of the fake crowd are pictured flying red flags, while a massive, unfurled banner hanging above the arena depicts a commun


Your vendor doesn’t accept credit cards — what now?
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Small-business owners are constantly making payments to vendors. Even if those bills aren’t included in credit card reward bonus categories, a flat-rate card can still earn you double rewards, which is better than not earning any rewards — and those points and miles will add up over time. It has become com


OnePlus 12, 6 months later: Why I keep returning to this EXCEPTIONAL phone
How-To Geek / 5h
There is an abundance of great flagship smartphones on the market from the Google Pixel 8 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to the OnePlus Open. There is, however, a device that I keep returning to after I'm done with review devices. A phone that flies under the radar and one that I believe to be the most complete Android smartphone package. This is Android Police's OnePlus 12 long-term review.


Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won’t recuse himself from X v. Media Matters
25Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion that could have forced him to recuse himself from a lawsuit that Elon Musk's X Corp. filed against the nonprofit Media Matters for America. US District Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas bought Tesla stock valued between $15,001 and $50,000 in 20


Apple’s ninth-generation iPad hits an all-time low of $199
24Engadget / 5h
If you’re looking for an iPad that’s more affordable than cutting-edge, Amazon has the 2021 base model for only $199. Although that’s a generation behind the current version, this ninth-generation edition could be great for kids, seniors or those wanting a HomeKit-based smart home hub. The three-year-old model is still a capable tablet for anyone content with forgoing the latest and greatest hard


How to Identify Music With Your Mac
How-To Geek / 5h
Whether you hear a great song playing on the radio or TV, in a coffee shop, or in an app, your Mac can name it in a few seconds. With Shazam-powered music recognition built into macOS, discovering new music is a cinch. Here's how to do it.


Microsoft patches Windows security flaw exploited by North Korean hackers — but is it too late?
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
As part of its latest Patch Tuesday cumulative update, Microsoft fixed a privilege escalation bug in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver (AFD.sys) for WinSock. This bug is tracked as CVE-2024-38193, and carries a severity score of 7.8. Abusing this flaw apparently grants attackers admin privileges on the vulnerable endpoint, with Microsoft noting, "an attacker who successfully exploited this vu


Apple Music is currently offering new subscribers three months free
23Engadget / 5h
Non-subscribers who open the Apple Music app on a new iPhone or iPad typically see an offer for a free month of the service. The trial was once three times as long , but Apple quietly shortened it in early 2022. But now through September 23, anyone new to Apple's music streaming service will get to try it out for free for three months. The deal only applies to first-time subscribers; if you've ne


How to watch the 'Love Island USA' Season 6 reunion
Mashable / 5h
The best Peacock deals to watch 'Love Island USA' at a glance: BEST LONG-TERM DEAL Peacock Premium annual subscription $79.99 per year (save 17%) BEST FOR XFINITY CUSTOMERS Peacock Premium free for select customers BEST FOR STUDENTS Peacock Premium $1.99 per month for 12 months (save $6 per month) BEST FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Peacock Premium $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) BEST FOR TEACHERS Peac


Spacecraft to Scream Past Earth in a "Double World First" Slingshot Flyby
37Futurism / 5h
Double Trouble The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer (JUICE) is about to slingshot past Earth and our Moon on its way to the outer solar system in what the agency is calling a " double world first ." As Euronews reports, the ESA announced that its spacecraft, which was launched last year and is slated to reach the gas giant in 2031 , will become the first to attempt a double gravi


This Fall's AirPods Have Some Exciting New Upgrades
LifeHacker / 5h
Apple's most basic AirPods models still use the age-old Lightning port for charging, even after the company finally moved the AirPods Pro over to a USB-C port in 2023. Thankfully, the ancient connector seems to finally be on the way out, with leaks saying that there will be two new AirPods models coming in this fall. These models will be separate from the AirPods Pro, which will likely get its ow


Five Red Flags to Look for in Any Restaurant
LifeHacker / 5h
Eating at a restaurant is supposed to be all about pleasure: The joy of being able to relax and enjoy a meal you didn’t have to sweat over, the luxury of being served by professionals, the deliciousness of a well-cooked dinner. That's why a bad restaurant experience hits you with multiple regrets: You didn’t enjoy your meal, you wasted your time, and you wasted your money —these days, probably a


Marriott rolls out new partnership with vacation rental platform Sonder
The Points Guy / 5h
The world’s largest hotel company continues to think outside the box of its traditional brands. Marriott International announced Monday morning a partnership with Sonder Holdings — a short-term rental platform of apartment-style residential units largely in major cities. The deal encompasses more than 10,500 rooms and is a major boost to Marriott’s overall growth, as well as expansion beyond trad


Delta Passenger’s CEO Name-Drop Backfires Spectacularly As Flight Attendant Fires Back, ‘You Should Have Kept in Touch!’
View from the Wing / 6h
The woman said to the crewmember that she "went to college with" Delta CEO Ed Bastian. The Delta flight attendant snapped back, "you should have kept in touch" then! I guess they weren't that close. Attempted 'don't you know who I am' failed. Continue reading ...


Former a16z VC Balaji Srinivasan obtained a private island for his new longevity ‘technocapitalist’ school
24TechCrunch / 6h
Former a16z-investor Balaji Srinivasan has booked out an island in Singapore to create his own “Network School.” © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Netflix's 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' trailer has her backpacking to find herself
Mashable / 6h
Netflix's teaser trailer for animated series 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' has Lara (Hayley Atwell) pursing a thief.


Donald Trump is courting Taylor Swift and Swifties' endorsements on Truth Social
Mashable / 6h
Donald Trump seems to think he's going to get the Swifties on his side. Or at least he's trying. You'd be forgiven if you missed it, but Trump posted about Taylor Swift and her legion of fans on his website Truth Social, where you can often find the former president ranting. Trump posted a bunch of images of people supposedly in "Swifties for Trump" shirts, writing, "I accept!" Now, to be clear,


ChatGPT accounts suspected of being Iranian influence operation shut down by OpenAI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A cluster of malicious ChatGPT accounts linked to a notorious cybercrime group have been disabled by OpenAI after they were found to be attempting to spread content aimed at influencing voters. The content posted discussed a number of topics, particularly focusing on the US election, Israel’s presence at the Olympic Games, and the conflict in Gaza. In its report , OpenAI said the content is said


Apple Sports Just Got a Big Update
How-To Geek / 6h
\Apple Sports is receiving quite the upgrade with its version 1.6 update. The mobile app, which debuted in February, will now offer coverage of NFL and NCAA football games.


Deal alert: Fly United business class from New York to Paris for only 60K miles
The Points Guy / 6h
If you’ve been dreaming of Paris during the holiday season, you’ll want to take advantage of this business-class bargain on United Airlines flights between the New York City area and Paris. Several dates in December, January and February display availability for business-class flights for as few as 80,000 United MileagePlus miles. If you redeem your miles through another Star Alliance carrier — l


It's time for Apple to tell parents that the iPhone doesn't belong in their child's classroom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
You'll rarely meet a more tech-positive person than me, but even I have my limits. With what I now know about children, teens, and technology, I'm certain there's one place the next great iPhone (likely the iPhone 16 ) doesn't belong, and that's in the classroom. We're likely just a few weeks away from Apple unveiling a collection of iPhone 16 handsets, including the iPhone 16 Pro , iPhone 16 Pro


How to Browse the Web in Your Linux Terminal With Lynx
How-To Geek / 6h
There is no shortage of feature-rich browsers available today, but most offer largely the same experience. Lynx is a web browser that only displays text, offering a unique and ad-free way to browse the Internet in the Linux terminal.


Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’
32Engadget / 6h
Alphabet-owned Waymo unveiled its sixth-generation Driver system on Monday with a more efficient sensor setup. Despite having a reduced camera and LiDAR sensor count from the current platform , the self-driving ride’s new setup allegedly maintains safety levels. Once it's ready for public rides, it will coexist with the current-gen lineup. CNBC reports that the new system is built into Geely Zeek


6 Reasons To Get The World Of Hyatt Business Card
31One Mile at a Time / 6h
Link: Apply now for the World of Hyatt Business Card The $199 annual fee World of Hyatt Business Credit Card ( review ) is Hyatt’s only business credit card. While I’d argue that the World of Hyatt Credit Card ( review ) is all-around more lucrative , there’s still potentially quite a bit of value to be had in picking up the business version of the card as well. I applied for the World of Hyatt B


Dropout cooks up the world's silliest culinary competition in 'Gastronauts' trailer
Mashable / 6h
"Gastronauts" sees talented chefs completing ridiculous challenges set for them by Dropout comedians.


Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones from Sony are on sale at their Prime Day price
Mashable / 6h
Save $101.99: As of Aug. 19, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are back down to their Prime Day price of $298 at Amazon. That saves you 25% on their $399.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $298.00 at Amazon $399.99 Save $101.99 Throughout the year, I write and update most of Mashable's headphones content , which means I get to try the latest products from brands like B


Google Is Sunsetting Its Play Store 'Bug Bounty' Program
LifeHacker / 6h
Google is shutting down its bug bounty program. As reported by Android Authority , the company is sunsetting the Google Play Security Reward Program on Aug. 31. Google will review any reports submitted before that date through Sept. 15, and will officially bring its financial rewards to a close on Sept. 30. The decision comes almost seven full years after Google initially rolled out the Google Pl


Pentagon unveils new supercomputer aimed at boosting defense against biothreats
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The biodefense capabilities of the US have received a major upgrade in the form of a new supercomputer and rapid response laboratory (RRL). The supercomputer uses the same AMD MI300A processors as found in the LLNL exascale supercomputer, El Capitan, expected to be completed later this year. The US government hopes its new biodefense supercomputer and RRL will help to enhance military and civilia


SpaceX Tourist Who Plans to Become First Private Spacewalker Says He’ll Be "Surrounded by Death"
93Futurism / 7h
Ghost Ride As billionaire Jared Isaacman prepares for the world's first-ever civilian spacewalk , he's got some pretty morose things to say about the feat he's soon to attempt. In an interview with CNBC , the second-time space tourist said that when he embarks on his "extravehicular activities" (or EVA for short) during his forthcoming Polaris Dawn mission on board a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft


Back online: Air France and KLM award seats are bookable again through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
The Points Guy / 7h
Points and miles enthusiasts were dismayed last month when a system issue at Virgin Atlantic Flying Club caused Air France-KLM Flying Blue partner award flights to become unavailable on Virgin Atlantic’s site . Thankfully, the glitch seems to have been addressed because Flying Blue flights are showing up again, meaning you can once more use your Virgin points to book flights operated by Air Franc


Final Fantasy XVI is coming to PC on September 17
29Engadget / 7h
PC gamers have had to bide their time for the long-promised port of Final Fantasy XVI to hit their preferred platform, but the wait is almost over. The action RPG will hit Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 17. Both paid expansions , which are included in the complete edition, will be available on the same day. Until now, the game has only been available on PlayStation 5. PC players can


Apple TV Plus renews Bad Sisters for season 2 after the dark comedy scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Bad Sisters is one of the best Apple TV Plus shows with a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, so it should come as no surprise to hear that it will return for season 2 on Wednesday, November 13. The critically acclaimed dramedy will make its global debut on one of the best streaming services , with the first two episodes dropping on Wednesday, November 13 followed by one episode weekly through W


FlightAware warns that some customers’ info has been ‘exposed,’ including Social Security numbers
23TechCrunch / 7h
The flight tracking company says the misconfiguration exposed customer names, addresses, and pilot's data, as well as Social Security numbers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Procreate Gives Visual Artists a Reason to Be Optimistic
How-To Geek / 7h
Procreate is drawing a line in the sandit will not build generative AI into its app, nor will it collect user data for AI training purposes. The company explains that generative AI, which is "built on a foundation of theft," impedes on human creativity and should not be utilized by an app that "deeply respects" visual artists.


Radiant Nuclear Pebble Bed Shipping Container Sized Reactor
Next Big Future / 7h
Radiant is developing Kaleidos, a portable 1.2-megawatt gas-cooled microreactor, as a potential replacement for diesel generators. It is a pebble bed high temperature gas reactor. All the components of the compact design would be packaged in a single shipping container, making rapid deployment to remote locations or for disaster relief locations possible. The company is ... Read more


AI SPERA and Hackers Central Partner to Expand Mexico’s Security Market with ‘Criminal IP ASM’
Next Big Future / 7h
Torrance, United States / California, 19th August 2024, CyberNewsWire


A surprising number of ‘iPad Kids’ are on X, study finds
39TechCrunch / 7h
Over 30% of 7- to 9-year-olds have an X account, according to a new report. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Rocket Lab entered “hero mode” to finish Mars probes—now it’s up to Blue Origin
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Enlarge / The two spacecraft for NASA's ESCAPADE mission at Rocket Lab's factory in Long Beach, California. (credit: Rocket Lab ) Two NASA spacecraft built by Rocket Lab are on the road from California to Florida this weekend to begin preparations for launch on Blue Origin's first New Glenn rocket. These two science probes must launch between late September and mid-October to take advantage of a


Lufthansa is using artificial sharkskin to streamline airplanes
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Companies are often caught between wanting to cut emissions but also grow profits. But for airlines, these two different imperatives actually align. Cutting carbon emissions means burning less fuel and spending less money buying fuel. This is why Lufthansa has been copying a trick from the animal kingdom : applying a special film that mimics sharkski


Google denies reports that it’s discontinuing Fitbit products
66Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spokesperson told Ars Technica today that Google has no current plans to discontinue the Fitbit Sense or Fitbit Versa product lines. On Sunday, TechRadar published an article titled “RIP Fitbit smartwatches—an end we could see coming a mile away." The article


Your 10-year-old graphics card can run Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / At this rate, it might be the only graphics card you'll ever need? When Dragon Age: Inquisition came out nearly 10 years ago , PC players could have invested $329 (~$435 in today's dollars) in a brand-new GTX 970 graphics card to make the game look as good as possible on their high-end gaming rig. Surprisingly enough, that very same 2014 graphics card will still be able to run follow-up


Check out 15+ of the best Windows laptop deals this week
Mashable / 7h
Best Windows laptop deals this week Best Windows laptop deal under $600 Dell Inspiron 15 3520 $279.99 at Dell.com (Save $100) Best Windows laptop deal under $900 HP OmniBook X $899.99 at Best Buy (Save $300) Best Windows laptop deal under $1,200 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge $999.99 at Samsung (Save $350) We're well into back to school season , making it one of the best times of year to buy a new lap


How to use your preferred name on a credit card or debit card
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Many people use a preferred or chosen name rather than their legal name or the name on their birth certificate. This can be as simple as someone whose legal name is Elizabeth going by Liz or Beth in their daily life. It also includes transgender people. In the largest study ever conducted on this topic (warning: PDF


This expert thinks he has found some major security flaws with the MacOS app store
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Mac App Store users are at risk of fraud, as scammers find a way to trick the platform into accepting fake apps, an expert has warned. The fake apps, pretending to replace some of the world’s most popular productivity solutions , are offered for sale on the repository, according to a report by security researcher Alex Kleber. In his analysis, Kleber claims to have spotted five active Mac App Stor


Apple Podcasts launches on the web
20TechCrunch / 7h
Apple Podcasts can now be streamed from the web. Apple announced on Monday that its Apple Podcasts app is now available on all major web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari) in over 170 countries. The new dedicated web experience aims to make it easier for anyone with a web browser on any device to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Zoom can now handle one million simultaneous participants
Engadget / 7h
Zoom just announced that webinar calls can now support up to one million simultaneous participants . This is happening after various political groups used the video conferencing platform to raise money for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election campaign, often by hosting calls with hundreds of thousands of people . The company now offers various tiers to accommodate large events. Customers can ch


Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows
Engadget / 7h
Apple has just given podcasts listeners an improved way to stream shows from its library on any device. Starting today, the version of Apple Podcasts on the web has a look and feature set that more akin to the company's standalone app . Not only is the platform accessible on any device via the web, but you'll get more tools beyond simply playing episodes — even if you don't have desktop or mobile


The Big Reason You Should Get a Silver MacBook (Even if Darker Colors Look Better)
How-To Geek / 7h
Are you thinking of purchasing a new MacBook? If youre worried about how wear and tear will affect your laptop, consider opting for a lighter silver version (especially if you do a lot of typing on the in-built keyboard).


20 Classic Movies That Don't Hold Up Unless You're Nostalgic for Them
LifeHacker / 7h
There are movies that I've avoided rewatching for much of my adult life for fear that my fond recollections might be ruined. It's a great feeling when movies hold up long after watching it for the first time, but I try to exercise caution, especially when recommending them to friends: Plenty of movies have developed reputations as re-watchable classics, but it's hard to tell whether they stood th


Climate Change’s Latest Deadly Threat: Lightning Strikes
35Wired / 7h
In rural India, stormy weather, a lack of knowledge, and scant protections are combining to kill thousands every year, with climate change likely to raise the threat as lightning becomes more common.


Snag the Sonos Ace headphones for the first-time discounted price of $399
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $50: The Sonos Ace headphones are on sale for $399 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $449. That's an 11% discount and the first time this model has gone on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Sonos Sonos Ace headphones $399.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $50.00 A solid pair of headphones can really be a life-changer. While the outside world can toss chaos our way, blocking it all out with


Can you guess TikTok's song of the summer?
Mashable / 7h
FYPs are slowly morphing from Euro trips and Brat summer to back-to-school hauls and tips for being mindful and demure, marking the inevitable end of summer. As the season winds down, TikTok has declared its songs of the summer, a list of the platform's most popular tracks that soundtracked the longest days of the year. SEE ALSO: 'Very demure' demonstrates TikTok's ability to shape modern languag


The 9th Generation iPad just hit its new record low price
Mashable / 7h
SAVE 40%: As of today, Aug 19, the 9th Generation Apple iPad has hit an all-new record low price of $199 at Amazon. This saves shoppers $130 off the iPad's regular list price of $329. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 9th Generation Apple iPad (64GB) $199.00 at Amazon $329.00 Save $130.00 Amazon Just in time for back-to-school, the 9th Generation Apple iPad has hit an all-new record-low price.


As X shuts down in Brazil, is the Apple App Store silencing removing VPNs?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Many Brazilians rushed to download the best VPN apps when X (formerly known as Twitter) announced its decision to close its offices in Brazil on Saturday, August 17, over a months-long censorship dispute. However, this seems to have been just the first disruption to people's online lives. At the same time, some VPN providers reportedly disappeared from the local Apple App Store – preventing iPhon


Your Web Browser Might Get New Writing and Summarizing Tools
How-To Geek / 7h
Google Chrome's AI team has proposed new APIs, dubbed Writing Assistance, for directly accessing language models built into web browsers and operating systems. It could lead to more sites and web apps adding AI writing integrations.


From a $2.5 million hyper car to a Spanish track-ready EV, here were the most interesting EVs at Monterey Car Week
TechCrunch / 7h
Historic vehicles, flowing champagne and fashion have dominated the events at Monterey Car Week for decades now. But a change is afoot: EVs, tech-centric vehicles, startups and a heavy dose of Silicon Valley’s software developers and founders added to the scenery this year. Even the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance seemed more youthful and modern — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


The Raspberry Pi 5 Now Has a Cheaper 2GB RAM Model
How-To Geek / 7h
The Raspberry Pi 5 is the most powerful Pi single-board computer to date, but its also the most expensive model. Thankfully, Raspberry Pi has now released a cheaper model with less RAM.


This Cybertruck Mounted with a Machine Gun Is Death Horny Putin Crony's New Favorite Toy
27Futurism / 7h
From Chechnya With Love Chechen warlord and Vladimir Putin crony Ramzan Kadyrov has posted a video of himself driving a Cybertruck — with a machine gun mounted to its truck bed, seemingly ready to be deployed to the front lines of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a Telegram post , Kadyrov called Tesla CEO Elon Musk "the strongest genius of our time," a notable endorsement of the mercurial billion


Review: JW Marriott Hotel Frankfurt, Germany
21One Mile at a Time / 8h
I recently spent a couple of nights at the 218-room JW Marriott Frankfurt , and wanted to share my experience. This hotel has an interesting history — it used to be the Jumeirah Frankfurt, before rebranding as a JW Marriott in 2022. I had stayed at this property before the rebranding, and was looking forward to seeing what had changed under new management. So, what’s my take on the JW Marriott Fr


'It Ends with Us' on streaming: when might it get a Netflix release?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It Ends with Us is another book-to-screen adaptation that was set to be a sure-fire blockbuster hit, thanks to the already huge fanbase of Colleen Hoover's best-selling book of the same name and the movie's leading Hollywood star, Blake Lively. In one of the most-anticipated new movies of the year, Lively stars as Lily Bloom, who escapes a turbulent childhood and moves to Boston to open her own f


Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?
100+BBC News / 8h
The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates.


How to Retrieve Deleted Voicemails on iPhone
How-To Geek / 8h
A slip of the thumb doesnt mean permanent deletion of your iPhone voicemail messages. Here's how to get your messages back.


Roborock, iRobot, and Eufy: Get up to 63% off robot vacuums
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Save $490.01: Shop the best robot vacuum deals of the week, including the Roborock Q7 Max+ that's down to $379.98. Save $490.01 for 56% off. Best robot vacuum deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Q7 Max+ robot vacuum and mop $379.98 at Amazon (Save $490.01) Best Eufy deal Eufy X10 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop $699.99 at Best Buy (Save $100) Best iRobot deal iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ robot vacuum a


Amazon deal of the day: The 9th generation Apple iPad is less than $200 for the first time ever
Mashable / 8h
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Apple iPad 9th generation (64GB, WiFi) $199 at Amazon (save $130) BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $298 at Amazon (save $101.99) BEST SMART HOME DEAL Amazon Echo Hub $144.99 at Amazon (save $35) BEST SECURITY DEAL Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera $79.99 at Amazon (save $49.99) BEST SPEAKER DEAL Amazon Echo Dot (5th


Get back-to-school ready with these laptops that are on sale for under $500
Mashable / 8h
Our top picks: Best overall deal Asus Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 512 GB) $449.99 at Amazon (save $100) Best Chromebook deal HP Ultra XGA Chromebook (Intel 12th Generation Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256 GB) $499 at Best Buy (save $200) Best deal under $400 Lenovo Flex 5i (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB) $399.99 at Best Buy (save $280) Some tasks are only worthy of a computer. Sure, we


New DJI Neo leak suggests it could be the most beginner-friendly drone ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We thought we'd learned everything about the incoming DJI Neo drone in last week's rumor-fest , but the leaks keep coming – and this time some marketing materials have revealed how easy it should be to fly the little selfie camera. A series of marketing promos just shared by the ever-reliable @Quadro_News on X (formerly Twitter) show why the Neo could be DJI's most approachable drone so far, than


Azure and Google domains hacked to spread disinformation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Cybercriminals have found a new and creative way to push unwanted advertising, malware , and spam, onto netizens, employing Google, Azure, OVH, and other similar services, along with abusing legitimate features designed to improve the user experience. Researchers from BleepingComputer reported the campaign begins with countless websites hosted on cloud services like Microsoft Azure blob storage a


Stay Free On Display: This Bizarre Glass Box Hotel Room Shows You Off To Everyone!
View from the Wing / 8h
Glass windows - or no separation at all - between bedroom and bathroom was a trend in hotels for awhile. It was stylish, but awkward. No privacy at all! But there's a hotel that has a room with all glass to the outside where people can see in! If you stay there, it's free - but you're the entertainment. You can't even turn off the lights, since there's basically a spotlight on you. Continue readi


Namecheap celebrates a million Private Email users with a great deal for new and existing users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Namecheap , one of the best web hosting providers around, is offering special promotional discounts of up to 25% for existing customers, and more for new users, to celebrate passing this major landmark Namecheap is the world’s second-largest domain registrar, and is celebrating passing one million customers subscribed to its private email service. Professional email solutions have long been an in


TechCrunch Minute: Epic Games brings its app store to mobile
26TechCrunch / 8h
The Epic Games Store was already available on PC and Mac, but now it’s launching for Android owners worldwide, and for iOS users in Europe. This might (might) be the beginning of a broader shift in how apps get distributed, particularly on iPhones, leading to a future where you have a variety of app stores […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Act fast: Save 25% on Southwest Airlines award redemptions
58The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Southwest Airlines is offering a 25% off sale for Rapids Rewards members on some of its routes, but you need to act fast. The sale ends at midnight. With this sale, the Dallas-based carrier is making it possible to save on select flights from Sept. 4 through Dec. 18. SOUTHWEST.COM This Southwest deal is th


It's Time to Order Compost and Mulch
LifeHacker / 8h
It’s mid-August, which means that between harvesting and processing, gardeners also need to be thinking about the transition to fall. That includes two important steps: top dressing with compost and mulch. There are factors to consider in terms of both the compost and mulch you choose, but the overarching message is the same: It’s time to figure out where your compost and mulch is going to come f


Scientists Figure Out Exact Ages Your Face Will Start Aging Like Milk
54Futurism / 8h
Stanford scientists have discovered that there are two specific age ranges at which your body starts to feel like it's breaking down faster than ever before — and at which you start looking way older, too. The researchers found that molecular and microbial fluctuations in our mid-40s and early 60s could be responsible for the rapid aging leaps we tend to experience during those years. Specificall


Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Claiming Swifties Are Supporting Him
200+Wired / 8h
A week after falsely claiming Kamala Harris’ campaign used AI to inflate crowd sizes, Trump is now posting AI-generated photos of Taylor Swift fans endorsing him.


$50 2GB Raspberry Pi 5 comes with a lower price and a tweaked, cheaper CPU
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The 8GB Raspberry Pi 5 with the official fan and heatsink installed. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) We're many months past the worst of the Raspberry Pi shortages, and the board is finally widely available at its suggested retail price at most sites without wait times or quantity limitations. One sign that the Pi Foundation is feeling more confident about the stock situation: the launch of


Monday only: Earn up to 5 miles per dollar on Apple Mac and iPad purchases
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. In the market for an Apple device? If so, now is a good time to buy the Apple products that have been sitting in your shopping cart. Several airlines are offering bonus miles for purchases made on Apple’s website for a limited time. (Note: These bonuses only apply to iPads and Macs. Currently, all other eligib


Fortune 500 companies are getting increasingly worried about AI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
A growing number of US corporations are recognising artificial intelligence as a potential risk in their annual reports, new research has claimed. A report from Arize AI claims, 281 of the Fortune 500 companies noted AI as a risk factor in their latest filings – a staggering 473.5% increase compared with last year. Recognition of the risks surrounding AI tools comes after many months of developme


Venu Sports Streaming Service Is on Hold
How-To Geek / 9h
Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox have been working on a new sports streaming service called Venu Sports. Those plans are now on hold, as a federal judge has paused the services launch with an injunction in favor of Fubo TV.


These are this week's best tablet deals
Mashable / 9h
This week at Amazon, there are plenty of tablets on sale for budget-friendly prices: just in time to help you out with your back-to-school shopping. Whether you're partial to Apple, Samsung, or Amazon Fire tablets, there's a deal to fit every preference. This week's best tablet deals as of Aug 19: Best budget tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet $89.99 at Amazon (save $50) Best iPad deal Apple iP


Exclusive 'Inside Out 2' clip reveals new emotion Self-loathing — and why she was cut
Mashable / 9h
Director Kelsey Mann breaks down a 'pivotal' pool party scene from 'Inside Out 2,' out on digital August 20.


Celebrate International VPN Day with over 2 years of savings
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Save $464.40: Celebrate International VPN day with major savings on the best VPN services, tested by the Mashable team. Get 27 months of NordVPN for $161.73, saving you $464.40 for 74% off. Best International VPN day deals Best VPN deal NordVPN $161.73 for 27 months of NordVPN (Save $464.40) Best streaming deal ExpressVPN $99.95 for 15 months of ExpressVPN (Save $94.30) Best budget deal CyberGhos


Google Chrome will automatically block out credit card info when screen sharing
Mashable / 9h
Screen sharing, especially to a big audience, can be risky. Google has a new tool that could save people from themselves in this regard. As spotted by Bleeping Computer , a new experimental flag has been added to Google Chrome that, if turned on, purports to automatically block "sensitive form fields" that include things like credit cards and passwords if the user is sharing or recording their sc


Amazon's new Echo Spot drops to $55
Engadget / 9h
The latest incarnation of Amazon's Echo Spot is back on sale. The smart alarm clock has dropped from $80 to $55 . The device was available for $45 during an introductory/Prime Day sale in July, but this is the lowest that the Echo Spot has dipped to since then. The new model has a sharper display and better sound compared with the original one, Amazon claims (the company canned the first Echo Spo


Google's Gemini AI gets a literal glow up in the latest update on Android phones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Following the major Google Gemini AI teases at Made By Google – which also introduced us to the Google Pixel 9 and six other new Google devices – Gemini just got an update that’s rolling out to older Android devices. This update was teased back at Google I/O with the promise that Gemini’s responses won’t take up your whole screen. Instead, it’ll now automatically appear as a glowing overlay that’


National Public Data finally confirms it was hit by data breach — and that millions of users are at risk
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
National Public Data has finally confirmed it suffered a massive data breach that resulted in the theft and subsequent public leaking of millions of sensitive personal records . The compromised information leaked includes names, Social Security numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and phone numbers for individuals living in the US, Canada, and the UK. An estimated 2.9 billion records have re


5 days left to secure ticket savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
TechCrunch / 9h
The clock is ticking! You’ve got just 5 days left to lock in discounted tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. Save up to $600 on individual ticket types. This limited-time offer ends on August 23 at 11:59 p.m. PT— after that, prices go up. Disrupt 2024 is your gateway to connecting with over 10,000 driven startup leaders, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Your Linux Terminal Can Tell You Your Fortune, Here's How
How-To Geek / 9h
Ever thought your terminal could be a source of daily wisdom or humor? It's true! With the fortune command, you can receive a random quote, joke, or piece of advice every time you execute it. Whether you're working or enjoying a break, a short fortune can lift your mood and encourage new ideas.


A Personalized Brain Pacemaker for Parkinson’s
47NYT > Technology / 9h
In a new frontier for deep brain stimulation, researchers used A.I. to develop individualized algorithms, which helped a skateboarder and other patients with Parkinson’s disease.


8 best all-inclusive resorts and packages in Bora Bora
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Mention to anyone that you’re headed to Bora Bora, and you’re sure to elicit oohs and ahhs. It’s a dreamy, paradisiac location with otherworldly striking landscapes around every corner: crystal-clear turquoise lagoons alive with colorful sea life, jagged volcanic peaks piercing the sky and palms gently swaying in the tropical breeze. It’s also well-known to be a very expensive destination, with a


Earn Delta SkyMiles Elite Status With Hotels & Rental Cars
100+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Delta SkyMiles has just launched a promotion whereby hotel stays and rental cars can count toward elite status for a limited time. This is the third time this year that Delta has offered such a promotion, so it sure seems like this could eventually become a permanent thing… Delta SkyMiles awarding MQDs for hotels & rental cars Just about all major airlines have portals through which you can earn


School like a pro with Meems Gillette’s back-to-school picks
300+Mashable / 9h
It's back-to-school season! While it can be chaotic with endless emails, paperwork, and supply lists, it's also a chance to refresh and renew with some back-to-school clothes shopping. Mother of two and lifestyle influencer Meems Gillette , with the help of her 6-year-old and 9-year-old kids, found 12 closet must-haves from Walmart to help start the school year with confidence and style. Here’s w


BlackWolf App: Like Uber, But Drivers Have Guns


78One Mile at a Time / 9h
I’m not sure what’s worse — that this is an actual business concept, or that I can almost understand why people would consider using this… BlackWolf offers rides with armed drivers Ridesharing has become a part of so many peoples’ daily routines, with Uber and Lyft being household names. Now there’s a company named BlackWolf, which has the same general idea, but with a twist. BlackWolf offers rid


These Are the Tools I Use for Fall Cleanup
LifeHacker / 9h
Forget about “spring cleaning": If you’re a gardener, you know the real cleanup happens in the fall. That's when you're trimming the trees, chopping down annuals, pruning everything in sight and getting things tidy before the rain and snow set in. While there are tools I use on a day-to-day basis in the garden, fall is when I bring out some specific tools that help get the job done. Electric pole


The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Smart Home Cleaner Is 41% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra has a comprehensive docking station known as the RockDock Ultra, an all-in-one solution that handles everything from emptying the dustbin to washing and drying the mop, and even refilling the water tank. Its built-in hot air mop dryer can help keep mold and odors at bay, and additional noteworthy features include a dual roller-brush system and Dynamic Lift mode, which au


Seatback setback: United Airlines ditching paper version of Hemispheres magazine
87The Points Guy / 9h
It is both the end of an era and a sign of the (electronic) times. United Airlines recently announced it is discontinuing the print version of Hemispheres, the inflight magazine that has greeted passengers from the seatback pocket since 1992. Starting with the October issue, United will offer Hemispheres in digital form only. Value check: Are airline credit cards worth it anymore? Many passengers


Watch Thousands of Sleeping Sharks Form a "Carpet" on the Ocean Floor
42Futurism / 9h
Second Spotting A huge school of bizarre-looking sharks in Australia has been caught on video sleeping on the ocean floor in a "carpet" formation — and it's not the first time researchers have caught them there, either. Named Port Jackson sharks after the part of Australia where they were first discovered, thousands of these blunt ridge-nosed predators were found, according to a press release fro


GM cuts 1,000 software jobs as it prioritizes quality and AI
97TechCrunch / 10h
General Motors is cutting around 1,000 software workers around the world in a bid to focus on more “high-priority” initiatives like improving its Super Cruise driver assistance system, the quality of its infotainment platform and exploring the use of AI. The job cuts are not about cost cutting or individual performance, GM spokesperson Stuart Fowle […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Some major firms are being targeted by this dangerous new cybercrime campaign
4 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Poor cybersecurity hygiene, which included exposed environment variable files, long-lived credentials, and the absence of least privilege architecture have resulted in multiple organizations being targeted with ransom attacks, experts have warned. A report from cybersecurity researchers Unit 42 outlined how they observed a successful extortion campaign’s cloud operations that leveraged exposed en


What Do "Swipe Left" and "Swipe Right" Mean?
How-To Geek / 10h
"Swipe right" and "swipe left" are essential phrases in online dating. As a result, they've been making their way to all corners on the internetand beyond. Here's what these phrases mean and where they come from.


The evolving threat landscape: Staying ahead of phishing attack trends
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Email security is on cybersecurity leaders’ minds. 95% of CISOs are stressed about it, and with 94% of organizations experiencing incidents in the past year, it’s well justified. Phishing (predictably) tops the list of CISOs’ concerns, with email giving cybercriminals a direct line to every employee. Additionally, phishing isn’t a static threat: it can’t be patched away like a software vulnerabil


How do we defend democracy in today's cyber threat landscape?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
With the dust settled on the UK general election and with the US presidential election looming, serious concerns remain about the cybersecurity element of the global democratic process. There is a growing and ever-changing information landscape fueled by ongoing technological evolution and the omnipresent risk of misinformation on a grand and convincing scale. We saw countless examples in the run


Procreate takes a stand against generative AI, vows to never incorporate the tech into its products
300+TechCrunch / 10h
Popular iPad design app Procreate is coming out against generative AI, and has vowed never to introduce generative AI features into its products. The company said on its website that although machine learning is a “compelling technology with a lot of merit,” the current path that generative AI is on is wrong for its platform. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Invitation-only airline and hotel elite status: What it is and how to earn it
300+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. Airline and hotel elite status offers numerous perks for frequent travelers, but this elevated status comes at a cost. To achieve the highest-tier status with popular U.S. airlines and hotels, you typically have to spend thousands of dollars and/or fly extensively with that airline or frequently stay at proper


Nakamichi's new Dolby Atmos soundbar setup with four 12-inch subs is here to really rock your home theater
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Money no object We love to give practical buying advice about the latest gadgets here on TechRadar. But sometimes what we love more is to indulge in the most ridiculous, high-end, cutting-edge, luxurious tech on the planet. That's what we bring you in these Money no object columns – you can read the whole series here . Sometimes even paradise isn't perfect. Picture the scene: you're watching a mo


Starlink's direct-to-cell plans hit with opposition by AT&T and Verizon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
An attempt by T-Mobile and SpaceX to launch Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) in the US has hit a snag after rivals AT&T and Verizon - who are also planning to offer SCS coverage - complained to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the grounds that it could negatively impact traditional cell service. Per Ars Technica , T-Mobile plans to use SpaceX satellites to extend its coverage


Nintendo Consoles Are the Perfect Workout Machines for Beginners
How-To Geek / 10h
Setting a workout routine for yourself is often easier said than done. If you're looking for a simple way to start exercising, look no further than a current or older Nintendo console. Here's where to start.


Mike Lynch, recently acquitted in HP-Autonomy fraud case, is missing after yacht capsized off Sicily
TechCrunch / 10h
Mike Lynch, the investor and high-profile founder of U.K. tech firm Autonomy, has been declared missing at sea after the yacht he was on, the Bayesian, capsized in a storm off the coast of Sicily early Monday morning. TechCrunch confirmed with a source close to the rescue operation that Lynch is one of six people […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


New to Miles and Points? Learn These 10 Essential Lessons To Kickstart Your Success
View from the Wing / 10h
I sometimes assume too much - airline miles are old hat to me, I've been traveling for work for 3 decades and writing about this space for 22 years. But when I start talking to people who are familiar, and earn plenty of points, even some of the starting points are new. So I started thinking, what are the 10 basic lessons to share with someone just paying attention to miles and points for the fir


The rise of the data platform for hybrid cloud
33MIT Technology Review / 10h
Whether pursuing digital transformation, exploring the potential of AI, or simply looking to simplify and optimize existing IT infrastructure, today’s organizations must do this in the context of increasingly complex multi-cloud environments. These complicated architectures are here to stay—2023 research by Enterprise Strategy Group , for example, found that 87% of organizations expect their appl


You Can Now Properly Run Windows on the Steam Deck OLED
How-To Geek / 10h
The Steam Deck uses a Linux-based operating system, but you can install Windows for better game compatibility, at the expense of battery life and other features. Valve has now released official Windows drivers for the higher-end Steam Deck OLED.


After Calling Crypto a "Scam," Donald Trump Now Owns Millions in Crypto
82Futurism / 10h
Invested Interest In his latest financial disclosure , former Bitcoin hater Donald Trump was shown to have a lot of bizarre assets — including millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency assets. It's been just over three years since the GOP presidential candidate took to Fox Business to declare that Bitcoin is a "scam" that is "competing against the dollar" after El Salvador's crypto-crazy presid


Apple TV Plus confirms Dark Matter is returning for season 2 and I can’t wait for my favorite sci-fi show to transport me to another reality
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We think that Dark Matter is one of the best Apple TV Plus shows , and it looks like Apple agrees: it's just greenlit the show for a second season. In a fun post on X , Apple TV Plus posted the teaser image below and said "in this reality, there will be a second season of Dark Matter ". If you haven't seen the show you might not get the joke: Dark Matter is about alternate realities. It follows J


Want to open a new Chase card? Here’s how to calculate your 5/24 standing
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Unless you’re new to opening credit cards, you’re probably familiar with Chase’s 5/24 rule . Put simply, the rule is this: if you’ve opened five or more personal credit cards across all issuers in the last 24 months, Chase almost certainly will deny your next card application. Although some cobranded cards


NVIDIA Sued For Scraping YouTube Videos for AI Training
How-To Geek / 10h
By now, it's no secret to anyone that companies models have blatantly scraped and stolen online content, often copyrighted, to properly train their AI models. NVIDIA is now being sued for building its AI systems, allegedly with the help of YouTube videos.


New iPhone 16 Pro color will reportedly be Desert Titanium
Mashable / 10h
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro will come in a new color, a new report claims, and it will be sort-of familiar. Leaker of iPhone-related things Majin Bu said the new color will be called Desert Titanium. "(It) is kind of dark gold, similar to the old purple color, relatively discreet and deep," they shared on X . SEE ALSO: Leaked iPhone 16 Pro image shows new bronze color The full color lineup for


Sonder By Marriott Bonvoy: New Apartment-Style Brand
One Mile at a Time / 10h
If there’s one complaint that Marriott Bonvoy members consistently have, it’s that Marriott doesn’t have enough hotel brands. Fortunately the company has been listening, and is now adding yet another brand to the portfolio. Okay, of course I’m kidding, but actually… Marriott & Sonder enter into licensing agreement Marriott has announced a new long-term licensing agreement with Sonder, which prima


The Seven Things You Should Do If Someone Is Using Your Social Security Number
28LifeHacker / 10h
Discovering that yet another company has suffered a data breach, such as the recent hack that allegedly exposed the Social Security numbers (SSNs) of millions of Americans, is hardly surprising in 2024. At this point, we can probably all assume that much of our personal information is out there somewhere and hope that bad actors aren't able to connect enough of it to do any serious damage. Unfort


Grow Next Year's Annuals From the Cuttings of This Year's Plants
LifeHacker / 10h
Planting annual flowers can be a frustrating endeavor: You spend a lot of money (either on seeds or starts) and invest all that time in planting, just to watch them die at the end of the season. That's why you should propagate new plants every year from cuttings. Propagation is more efficient and selective than growing from seed There are two good reasons to learn how to propagate from cuttings,


Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines Merger: DOJ’s Ruling Expected Today – Potential Concessions Revealed
View from the Wing / 11h
Unless there's another extension, we'll learn today whether the Department of Justice signs off on an Alaska Airlines - Hawaiian Airlines merger, or files suit against it. The parties have been negotiating feverishly over conditions that Alaska would agree to in order to avoid government opposition. And there's some suggestion now about what concessions may be demanded. Continue reading ...


Best Caribbean shore excursions
56The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether your ideal cruise vacation involves lounging, exploring or learning something new, there’s a Caribbean shore excursion designed to help you find your bliss. In a year-round destination like the Caribbean, most of the fun revolves around the sun, sand and sea. History, culture and food also top the


This critical SolarWinds bug is already being exploited, so patch now
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A critical vulnerability plaguing a SolarWinds product is being actively exploited to remotely run malicious code on flawed servers. Since the patch is available, users are advised to apply it immediately and thus secure their endpoints. It was recently reported SolarWinds' Web Help Desk has a Java deserialization security vulnerability, that allows threat actors to run code and commands, remotel


PowerA has unveiled the OPS v1 and OPS v3 Pro wireless controllers designed for PC and cloud gamers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Gaming accessory manufacturer PowerA has just revealed the OPS v1 and OPS v3 Pro, two new controllers geared towards PC and cloud gaming. Both are part of a new ‘overpowered’ series of PC-compatible controllers. The PowerA OPS v1 Wireless Controller is the most affordable of the pair, with a retail price of $49.99. It offers a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection through its USB adapter in addi


How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
Engadget / 11h
Gamescom 2024 is almost here. Exhibitors from over 60 countries will descend on Cologne, Germany, for what is now the industry’s biggest gaming event following E3’s demise . An opening night presentation will kick off the festivities with new game announcements, trailers, footage and other surprises (like the obligatory awkward celebrity cameos). You can watch the showcase right here on Tuesday,


Comfort and convenience in the heart of the city: A review of the Conrad Dublin
The Points Guy / 11h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420183928″] After an overnight flight to Dublin on JetBlue’s first-ever trek to the Emerald Isle , I had 48 hours in the Irish capital to rest, explore and get some work done. The Conrad Dublin allows you to do all three of those things in complete comfort. An urban hotel set amid the bustle of one of Europe’s most popular cities for U.S. travelers, this propert


ElevenLabs’ text-to-speech app Reader is now available globally
44TechCrunch / 11h
ElevenLabs, which develops AI-powered tools to create and edit synthetic voices, is making its Reader app available globally with support for 32 languages. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


What Makes Cloud Storage Secure?
How-To Geek / 11h
If youre shopping for cloud storage, chances are you want a provider that keeps your files secure. What should you look out for when choosing a secure cloud storage provider? We go over a few things to keep in mind while shopping.


Airport In Japan Shuts Down Over Missing Scissors
100+One Mile at a Time / 11h
While we’ve heard of airports temporarily halting operations due to security situations, this has to be one of the strangest such incidents we’ve seen… Hokkaido Airport closes due to lost scissors This incident happened on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Hokkaido, Japan. Shortly after 10AM local time, a store in the departures area (past security) reported that a pair o


Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature still hasn’t come to Windows 11 – is the AI privacy nightmare dead?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
One of Microsoft’s most ambitious – and controversial – new artificial intelligence (AI) features for Windows 11, called Recall , is still missing in action, over two months since it was supposed to launch alongside a swathe of new Copilot+ PCs . The progression of Recall, going from a flagship feature to a controversy, to a growing embarrassment, for Microsoft has certainly been interesting to w


The MOD City+ 3 Is the Most Practical Foldable E-Bike I've Ridden
LifeHacker / 11h
"Don't put the cart before the horse" is an idiom that MOD seemed to have taken very seriously when designing the MOD City+ 3. All of the basics that I expect from a foldable e-bike are there and done well. Because the foundational elements were all done properly, it had time to focus on final details that make this e-bike the most practical one I have ever ridden. As a shopping writer, I've been


The Download: preserving our digital lives, and X exits Brazil
MIT Technology Review / 12h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The race to save our online lives from a digital dark age There is a photo of my daughter that I love. She is sitting, smiling, in our old back garden, chubby hands grabbing at the cool grass. It was taken on a digital camera in 2013, when she was almost one,


OnePlus: How did we get here?
How-To Geek / 12h
OnePlus has, in 10 years, gone from making flagship-killer smartphones that require exclusive invitations to buy, to creating one of the best Android smartphones around. How did we get here? Here's a brief history lesson on OnePlus.


'Hell Hole' review: Body horror at its absolute silliest
Mashable / 12h
If the trailer — or, indeed, the title — had left you in any doubt about the type of movie Hell Hole might be, then the film's opening sequence quickly dispels any uncertainty. With a caption placing the action in 1814 Serbia, we see two of Napoleon's troops stalking through a misty forest. They're given a horse by a strange woman which they take back to camp to eat, but — surprise! — an octopus-


Prime Video cancels My Lady Jane despite its 94% Rotten Tomatoes score – and I think it's making a royal blunder
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Prime Video has canceled hit fantasy drama My Lady Jane after one season but I think the streaming service is making a royally big mistake by ending one of the best Prime Video shows this early. The news comes two months after all eight episodes from season 1 of the show landed on one of the best streaming services in June and received an impressive 94% Rotten Tomatoes score. My Lady Jane took a


Expect More from Marriott? Top Member’s 100-Night Harsh Reality Check [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 ...


What Are the Different Motherboard Sizes?
20Wired / 12h
Not sure whether you need an ATX, micro ATX, mini ITX, or eATX board for your new PC? We’ve got you covered.


HPE snaps up cloud management firm Morpheus Data in latest GreenLake push
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced its acquisition of cloud management platform provider Morpheus Data in a move set to strengthen its GreenLake cloud service. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, however the move highlights the company’s ambition to increase its dominance of the hybrid cloud market. “With the acquisition of Morpheus Data, we will take the next m


Prime Video releases first-look images of its new The Office Australia series – and I hope it’s as good as Deadloch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Whenever a much-loved show gets a spin-off, I tend to feel a mix of excitement and fear: excitement that it could be really, really great like the US version of The Office (which had a longer run time than the UK version of The Office ) and fear that it won't be. And I'm definitely feeling both with the news that the Australian spin-off of The Office will premiere on Prime Video this October. The


How I Keep My Mac Organized by Assigning Apps to Specific Desktops
How-To Geek / 12h
Are you always losing apps when using your Mac? Does restarting mean you have to reorganize your desktop from scratch? Solve this problem by assigning your apps to specific desktops so they stay wherever you put them.


Forget the leaked Meta smartwatch, I want a smart bracelet for AR glasses instead – here's why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Google might have just killed-off Fitbit smartwatches (in favor of its favorite child the Pixel Watch 3 ) but Meta is reportedly reviving its unannounced dead smartwatch – at least according to a new leak. The notable industry smartphone leaker Evan Blass has shared details of future Meta projects on a private X (formerly Twitter) account, one of which he’s been told “may be a watch". This isn't


Airplane Overhead Bins: A Shared Space
68One Mile at a Time / 12h
On a flight early this morning, I heard the guy boarding in front of me make a rather odd comment to someone else — “you took my overhead bin space, but that’s okay.” I wanted to discuss that in a bit more detail in this post, and