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SpaceX will soon send the Polaris Dawn crew off to attempt the first commercial spacewalk
500+Engadget / 14h
Polaris Dawn , a private space mission that aims to complete the first-ever civilian spacewalk, is expected to launch this week. On X , SpaceX said it’s targeting Tuesday August 27 at 3:38AM ET for liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket that will carry the Polaris Dawn crew to orbit. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, Polaris Dawn plans to send its crew of four private citizens as far as 870 miles from E
Star Wars: Ahsoka season 2: Disney Plus release date prediction, likely cast, and more news and rumors
72TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Ahsoka season 2: key information - Announced in January 2024 - No release date announced - Will stream exclusively on Disney Plus - Main cast expected to return - No official plot details or footage revealed yet - Building up to a "climactic story event" that will merge its storyline with those in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett Ahsoka season 2 will continue the story of Anakin Skywalke
A Free Microsoft Office: Is Office Online Worth Using?
60How-To Geek / 10h
More isn't always better. Depending on your needs, this might just be the case with the free version of Microsoft 365. Let's look at why the free plan might be good enough for your needs, and when you might need to upgrade.
Telegram says arrested CEO Durov has 'nothing to hide'
46BBC News / 17min
Telegram says it is "absurd" to claim a platform or its owner is responsible for abuse of that platform.
SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission: Why a Billionaire Is Risking a Spacewalk
NYT > Technology / 20min
Jared Isaacman is leading three other privately trained astronauts on a SpaceX vehicle for Polaris Dawn, a mission that will include a daring spacewalk.
Exploring the impact of GenAI on digital transformation today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 53min
To say AI has great potential feels like the biggest understatement of the year. Since the launch of ChatGPT in particular, terms that were reserved for technical specialists such as generative AI and LLMs have become mainstream. However, that explosion of conversation and a scramble to incorporate AI tools into business workflows or find a valid way to describe an organization's solution as ‘AI-
Loft Orbital forms joint venture with UAE-based firm to scale satellite production in the Middle East
22TechCrunch / 1h
A holding company affiliated with an Emirati royal family is injecting a new joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Marlan Space and startup Loft Orbital with over $100 million to grow the region’s domestic satellite manufacturing capabilities. The joint venture, called Orbitworks, will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass manufacture […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, August 26, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 26, 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 five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 26, Wordle #1,164! 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
Hey, coders: Lifetime passes to Microsoft Visual Studio are now just £26
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: As of Aug. 26, get a lifetime device license for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional for only £26.47 — a 92% discount and a big price drop since the last time it went on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows £26.47 at the Mashable Shop £377.73 Save £351.26 Virtually any professional will need to use at least one Microsoft appli
How to watch Raducanu vs. Kenin in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Raducanu vs. Kenin in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Can Emma Raducanu repeat her famous victory in the US Open ? Only time will tell, but she has been gaining some encouraging momentum before the final Grand Slam . She has a tricky first-round matchup against American Sofia Kenin,
How to watch Collins vs. Dolehide in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Collins vs. Dolehide in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final Grand Slam of the year is starting with a bunch of interesting first-round matchups, including Collins vs. Dolehide. Both players will be desperate to impress in front of home support at the US Open . If you want to wa
How to watch Swiatek vs. Rakhimova in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Swiatek vs. Rakhimova in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of a Grand Slam rarely pits together two evenly-matched players, and the US Open is no different. But that's not to say that there aren't some interesting matchups in the first round at Queens. Just take Swiatek
How to watch Osaka vs. Ostapenko in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Osaka vs. Ostapenko in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open has arrived with some massive first-round matchups, including Osaka vs. Ostapenko. Naomi Osaka is looking to win the US Open for the third time, but Jelena Ostapenko will not go down without a fight. She is seeded 10t
How to watch Tsitsipas vs. Kokkinakis in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Tsitsipas vs. Kokkinakis in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open is finally here. The last Grand Slam of the year is set to deliver top-quality tennis over the next couple of weeks, and it all starts with some spicy first-round matchups including the battle between Tsitsipas a
How to watch Thiem vs. Shelton in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Thiem vs. Shelton in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The US Open is starting with a bang, as Thiem vs. Shelton leads a bunch of interesting first-round matchups. We really can't pick a winner here, but what is clear is that fans can live stream this exciting game without spending any
How to watch Ruusuvuori vs. Zverev in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Ruusuvuori vs. Zverev in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final Grand Slam tournament of the season begins today — the 2024 US Open — which is held at its traditional home, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. Among the top stars set to play on the
How to watch Albot vs. Djokovic in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Albot vs. Djokovic in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Djokovic has yet to win a Grand Slam in 2024, which feels weird. The last time the Serbian secured a Grand Slam victory was the 2023 US Open, so he'll be feeling confident of defending his title. Plus, he did manage to overcome Al
How to watch Sinner vs. McDonald in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. McDonald in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are so many spicy matchups in the first round of the US Open, and that most definitely includes Sinner vs. McDonald. There has been so much conversation about Jannick Sinner recently, and not all of it has been positive . T
How to watch Alcaraz vs. Li Tu in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Alcaraz vs. Li Tu in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final Grand Slam event of the season is here — the 2024 US Open , coming as always from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. All eyes will be on Carlos Alcaraz in the first round. Alcaraz has al
How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next fixture of the WNBA sees Washington Mystics and Seattle Storm go head-to-head. It's set to be an exciting game, and not one you'll want to miss. You can tune into Washington Mystics vs. Seattle Storm in the WNBA from anywher
How to watch New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch New York Liberty vs. Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next fixture of the WNBA sees New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury go head-to-head. It's set to be an exciting game, so make sure you tune in. Both teams have performed well this season, as New York Liberty have positioned themse
How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream online
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next fixture of the WNBA sees the Indiana Fever and Atlanta Dream go head-to-head. It's set to be an exciting game, so make sure you tune in. Don't know how? You can tune into Indiana Fever vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA from anywhere
How to watch the 2024-25 Conference League online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024-25 Conference League for free on ServusTV or RTBF . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . With all the attention on the Champions League and Europa League , do football fans have any energy left over for the Conference League? Of course they do. Just ask the fans of Olympiacos whether this competition matters. They took home
How to watch the 2024-25 Europa League online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024-25 Europa League for free on ServusTV or RTBF . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League gets most of the attention, and that makes sense because the very best teams in Europe are competing in that competition. But that doesn't mean you should ignore the Europa League . Some of the most entertaining football
How to watch the 2024-25 Champions League online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024-25 Champions League for free on ServusTV , RTÉ Player , or Prime Video (free trial). Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The top club competition in the world of football has to be the Champions League . There is nothing else that brings the very best teams in the world together in a battle for footballing immortality. Sure
Australians get 'right to disconnect' after hours
100+BBC News / 3h
A new law has come into effect that allows employees to ignore communications from employers after hours.
In 2024, it really is better to run a startup in San Francisco, according to data and founders who’ve relocated
56TechCrunch / 4h
San Francisco’s AI startup boom is so big, even international founders who don’t run AI startups are relocating there to help their companies grow, according to several founders who recently moved. This is largely because the tech talent and investor money is still overwhelmingly concentrated there, according to new data that VC firm SignalFire exclusively […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserv
Is It Safe to Run Windows XP in 2024?
How-To Geek / 4h
Over two decades after it first launched, a stubborn 0.38% of Windows usage is on a Windows XP machine. The world has moved on, but if you fancied joining these users for a trip down memory lane, would it be safe to use XP in 2024?
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 26
Mashable / 4h
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 26's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 26
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
You Should Test New Apps and Files in Windows Sandbox
How-To Geek / 5h
Stop opening new files or installing apps on your Windows PC without trying them out in Windows Sandbox first. This built-in mini-Windows is totally isolated from your main installation, so if you arent already using it for testing, you should start today.
It's official: Amazon's second Prime Day sale of 2024 is coming – and you won't have to wait long
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
We like to pride ourselves on our accurate estimations of Amazon's big sales like Prime Day , but guessing the date of the next one is no longer required – Amazon has officially confirmed that Prime Big Deal Days is returning this October . While we don't have an exact date just yet, last year's Big Deal Days sale started at the stroke of midnight on October 10 and 2022's equivalent sale started
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 26
Mashable / 5h
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
You're watching 'Industry' wrong
Mashable / 5h
There's a lot of great dialogue in Industry . But if you aren't watching with subtitles on, you're missing out on the best of it. The financial HBO show is on its third season of mess and drama perpetrated by employees at the fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co., and it finally got bumped up to the prime Sunday night spot. Mashable's Belen Edwards praised Season 3's experimentation, writing,
Your guide to the World of Hyatt award chart
51The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. World of Hyatt is one of the few hotel loyalty programs that still has award charts. Although World of Hyatt uses dynamic pricing for Mr & Mrs Smith properties , it still publishes and uses fixed award charts for its others. The program also maintains different award charts for all-inclusive resorts and Miraval resor
The best credit cards for retirees and seniors
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. We spend a lot of time talking about travel and the best credit cards for things like no foreign transaction fees, restaurants, supermarkets and more. We also have guides to the best credit cards for students . But another group that deserves its own consideration is seniors and retirees, given their diffe
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, August 26 (game #442)
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 Monday, August 26 (game #176)
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
Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, August 26 (game #945)
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
Blue Origin targets mid-October for New Glenn’s inaugural flight and launch of NASA’s Escapade Mars mission
Engadget / 8h
Blue Origin’s New Glenn heavy-lift rocket and its Mars-bound NASA payload now have a tentative launch date. The company said on Friday that the inaugural flight will take place no earlier than October 13, carrying two probes built by Rocket Lab to help NASA study the effects of solar wind on Mars’ atmosphere. This will be the first time New Glenn flies after years of delays in its development, an
Pavel Durov's Arrest Leaves Telegram Hanging in the Balance
43Wired / 9h
Durov has reportedly been detained in France over Telegram's alleged failure to adequately moderate illegal content on the messaging app. His arrest sparked backlash and left some associates asking, what now?
Exclusive Show: Marriott Member Uses 2.4 Million Points to Choreograph Bellagio Fountains [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Y Combinator backs its first defense startup, Ares Industries
44TechCrunch / 10h
The first defense startup to receive backing from Y Combinator, Ares Industries, launched earlier this week. In a post on the YC website, the startup outlined a vision to build low-cost cruise missiles that will be compatible with existing launch platforms, saying it will “deliver the capabilities that the [Department of Defense] wants in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
The Wild West of Google Pixel: A History
How-To Geek / 10h
Google's Pixel smartphones are the smartest ever, so why is it that no one is buying them? We're taking a look back at the Google Pixel line's history to find that out!
Here Are 5 Apps I Always Install When I Set Up a Linux Desktop
How-To Geek / 11h
If you use modern technology regularly, there are doubtless certain apps difficult to imagine going without. In the world of Linux distributions, there's no universal default set of apps, so you sort of have to forge your own path. After countless Linux desktop setups, here are my software essentials.
Netflix drops a gory new trailer for Terminator Zero, an anime from the studio behind Ghost in the Shell
32Engadget / 11h
The new Terminator anime heading to Netflix looks absolutely brutal in a trailer that dropped this weekend. Terminator Zero is set in 2022 and 1997 (the year of Judgment Day, as described in Terminator 2 ) and focuses on new characters: Eiko and the scientist Malcom Lee, who are being hunted by a Terminator. The series is produced by Skydance and Production I.G., the Japanese animation studio beh
NASA Finds Oceans of Deep Water on Mars
Next Big Future / 11h
The data from NASA’s Insight lander allowed the scientists to estimate that the amount of deep groundwater could cover the entire planet to a depth of between 1 and 2 kilometers, or about a mile. A cutout of the Martian interior beneath NASA’s Insight lander. The top 5 kilometers of the crust appear to be ... Read more
Is USA and Chinese Economy More Government Controlled?
Next Big Future / 11h
The US Federal government is projected to spend about $6.5 trillion (23% of US GDP in 2024). The US government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis as of Q3 2023 estimates $10.0 Trillion in annual total government expenditure and $27.6 trillion annual total GDP which is 36.2%. The OECD for 2021 shows general US government spending at ... Read more
An apparent drone Steve Harvey projection in Atlanta's sky went super viral
Mashable / 12h
It'd be pretty shocking to look up into the night sky and see a glowing visage of Steve Harvey. Yet that is apparently what happened for some folks in Atlanta. Obviously the internet, in turn, loved it. The whole thing started with a tweet from Andscape senior writer David Dennis Jr . "There’s a light projection of Steve Harvey over Atlanta right now and I have no clue why," Dennis Jr. tweeted, a
Couples, Ditch the Aisle/Window Seat Gamble—This Proven Trick Guarantees You Extra Space on Every Flight
View from the Wing / 12h
The elegant solution isn’t to book a window and aisle seat instead what you want is two aisle seats across from each other. Why don't more people do this? Continue reading ...
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