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Microsoft says it's killing the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
100+Mashable / 7h
In case you missed it, in a support document on Tuesday , Microsoft announced that it's in the process of phasing out the Control Panel, a 39-year-old Windows feature, in favor of the Settings app. This may not be a surprise for many Windows users. Since October 2020 , Microsoft has been redirecting users away from the Control Panel, goading them to use the Settings app instead. "The Settings app


How to Fax a Document From Your Smartphone
100+How-To Geek / 8h
Some organizations still don't accept documents via emailyou may need to fax documents instead. No, you can't use your smartphone's phone connection as a fax machine or dial-up modem. You'll need to rely on an app or third-party service that does the faxing for you, just as you would send the occasional fax from your PC .


5 things the iPhone 16 needs to do to beat the Samsung Galaxy S24
30TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series, comprising the standard model Galaxy S24 Plus and the mighty Galaxy S24 Ultra make up some of the best phones you can buy right now. And they are true rivals of the iPhone 15 family. In fact, I’d argue that on pure hardware terms the Galaxy S24, especially the S24 Ultra, has Apple’s phone beat; and I say that as an iPhone 15 Pro Max user. So the question is what the r



Learn for life: Get 1,000+ courses with StackSkills for £22.69
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TL;DR: Learning doesn't end. Spend your life learning new skills in IT, marketing, business management, and more with lifetime access to the full 1,000+ course catalog on StackSkills Unlimited , now just £22.69 for a limited time. When you're in school, learning sort of happens at you. There are teachers and and tests, but when you're an adult, no one goes out of their way to teach you new skills


How to watch Aston Villa vs. Arsenal online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Aston Villa vs. Arsenal in the Premier League with a free trial of Fubo . Sign up for a free trial of Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Arsenal are gunning for the Premier League title this year, but Aston Villa shouldn't be too far behind. Both sides are stacked with talent and led by passionate Spanish managers, but something has got to give this weekend. This match


How to watch Manchester City vs. Ipswich online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Manchester City vs. Ipswich in the Premier League with a free trial of Fubo . Sign up for a free trial of Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. It often feels like any team can beat another, but that being said, it's going to be tough for Ipswich to take a point from Manchester City. The defending cha


How to watch Brighton vs. Manchester United online for free
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TL;DR: Watch Brighton vs. Manchester United in the Premier League with a free trial of Fubo . Sign up for a free trial of Fubo from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is back. The first round of games provided a reminder of what we've been missing over the summer months. Sure, Euro 2024 helped to ease the pain, but there's nothing like the Premier League. There are many in


How to watch Browns vs. Seahawks online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There's just a few days of NFL preseason action left, but fans of teams from both conferences and all eight divisions will have their eyes on the action — it's a great chance to see what could lie ahead in the upcoming season. Among the final


How to watch Giants vs. Jets online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream New York Giants vs. New York Jets for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's time for the shortest road trip in the NFL , as New York rivals the Giants and Jets clash on the shared home turf at the MetLife Stadium. OK, it's only preseason, so the result doesn't mean much, but there's nothing like a deep-rooted sportin


How to watch Chargers vs. Cowboys online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . As football fans know, NFL preseason is less about the results than seeing how the performances and rosters are stacking up. Dallas Cowboys fans will be watching to see if quarterback Dak Prescott has a hand in the action. Prescott won't be


How to watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx online
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TL;DR: Watch Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The WNBA season continues and next up it's Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx. It's set to be an exciting game as the Minnesota Lynx compete to secure their postseason position, while the Indiana Fever look to finish the season strong. If


How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty online
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TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. New York Liberty in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Basketball fans won't want to miss the next WNBA fixture as Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty take to the court. Expect to see players including DeWanna Bonner and Jonquel Jones in the line-up. If you want to watch Connecticut Sun


How to watch Panthers vs. Bills online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Carolina Panthers vs. Buffalo Bills for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are just a few days remaining of the NFL preseason — a final taster of action before the season starts for real. Among the action to watch this weekend is the Carolina Panthers at the Buffalo Bills. The Panthers have lost both preseason ga


How to watch Rams vs. Texans online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Los Angeles Rams vs. Houston Texans for free on DAZN . Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Houston Texans have had a strong NFL preseason so far, going 2-1— the only loss so far coming in the Hall of Fame opener — and pundits are predicting the Texans could give Super Bowl champs Kansas City Chiefs a run for their money in the AFC


How to watch Steelers vs. Lions online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions for free. You can watch the NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's the final week of the NFL preseason and the Pittsburgh Steelers are still looking for a win. Last week's loss to the Bills may be cause for concern among some Pittsburgh fans, especially as veteran quarterback Russell Wilson — making h


How to watch Ravens vs. Packers online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers for free. You can watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The final week of the NFL preseason sees the Green Bay packers host the Baltimore Ravens, who are both 1-1 in preseason action. The Ravens are coming off a solid run last season, which saw them take the AFC North top spot and reach the AFC Cha


How to watch Vikings vs. Eagles online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles for free. You can watch the NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL might be known as "American Football" to the rest of the world, but global interest in the NFL as never been higher. Which means viewers from around the world are anticipating the climactic week of preseason. Among the final bat


NYT Strands hints, answers for August 24
Mashable / 2h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable If you're feeli


Astroforge Raised $40 Million for Asteroid Mining
Next Big Future / 3h
AstroForge announced it has raised $40 million in a Series A funding round led by Nova Threshold, including investments from 776, Initialized, Caladan, YC, Uncorrelated Ventures, and Jed McCaleb. The funding brought AstroForge’s total capital to $55 million. AstroForge has several upcoming missions, including the development of its third mission, Vestri. Scheduled to launch in ... Read more


Harris’s DNC Speech Seen by 29 Million, Slightly More Than Trump at RNC
2KNYT > Technology / 4h
Overall, TV viewership of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was up 14 percent from the Republicans’ event last month.


Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, August 24 (game #943)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, August 24 (game #440)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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 Saturday, August 24 (game #174)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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


Flavor Flav Suits Up As Southwest Flight Attendant—Passengers Get Snacks And Hype With Every Bite
View from the Wing / 5h
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer and founding member of Public Enemy Flavor Flav handed out snacks on a Southwest Airlines flight. He says he ran into some flight attendants in Paris during the Olympics and they invited him to do it - along with making the landing announcement - on his next flight. Well, they were crew on a trip he was taking and why not? Yeah, boyeeeeee! Continue reading ...


VC Neil Mehta, who’s quietly nabbing prized SF property, plans a “Y Combinator for restaurants”
42TechCrunch / 6h
Neil Mehta, the VC behind the acquisition of a string of properties on San Francisco’s tony Fillmore Street, made waves earlier this week for reportedly throwing long-established local restaurants to the curb to bring in more high-end retailers. The San Francisco Chronicle talked, for example, to the owner of Ten-Ichi, a neighborhood sushi restaurant for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved


What's New on Max in September 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
The biggest event on Max in September is the debut of HBO original series and DC Studios production The Penguin , a spinoff of the 2022 film The Batman . Colin Farrell will reprise his role as the titular character in the eight-episode limited run, which is set one week after the events in the movie. The premiere will air on HBO (and will be available on Max) on Thursday, September 19 at 9 pm ET,


The Best Deals on Ryobi Tools During Home Depot's Labor Day Sale
LifeHacker / 6h
Cordless tools can be expensive, so if you want to expand your kit, you might be planning on spending a lot. Choosing the right time to buy tools, like around Labor Day can save you some money, though. Ryobi cordless tools are on sale at Home Depot right now, and you can find savings on lawn care as well as shop tools for all your DIY projects. Cordless saws For home maintenance as well as moldin


Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg ) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update took down millions of PCs and servers in a global IT outage. The tech giant has in the past month intensified talks with partners about adapting the security procedures around its operating system to better withstand the kind of software error that cr


After cybersecurity lab wouldn’t use AV software, US accuses Georgia Tech of fraud
24Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge (credit: Georgia Tech) Dr. Emmanouil "Manos" Antonakakis runs a Georgia Tech cybersecurity lab and has attracted millions of dollars in the last few years from the US government for Department of Defense research projects like "Rhamnousia: Attributing Cyber Actors Through Tensor Decomposition and Novel Data Acquisition." The government yesterday sued Georgia Tech in federal court, singlin


COVID shot now or later? Just getting it at all is great, officials respond.
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A 13-year-old celebrates getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty | JOSEPH PREZIOSO ) With the impending arrival of the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccines approved yesterday , some Americans are now gaming out when to get their dose—right away while the summer wave is peaking, a bit later in the fall to maximize protection for the c


Google Pixel 9 review: Officially too much AI
Mashable / 6h
The new Google Pixel 9 is teeming with AI — and I don’t feel any differently about it now than I did a year ago. That is to say, when I looked at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones last year, I came away thinking Google was focusing on the wrong things. After years of every new Pixel generation introducing genuinely useful features like live transcription in the Recorder app and tons of ca


Zoë Kravitz, Channing Tatum and the 'Blink Twice' cast debate whether it's a 'good date movie'
Mashable / 6h
Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, Naomi Ackie, Christian Slater, Alia Shawkat and Simon Rex break down the film and whether or not it would be a good date movie.


Check your email: Delta is reissuing companion certificates to some passengers affected by IT meltdown
The Points Guy / 6h
In July, a global IT outage caused massive flight delays and cancellations, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. Unfortunately, Delta Air Lines passengers were among the hardest hit, with more than 5,000 flights canceled during the outage. Related: Delta’s meltdown worsens with 800 cancellations Monday; now 4,000 since Friday At the time, many passengers reported that Delta wasn’t do


Justice Department sues RealPage over allegedly helping landlords collude to drive up rents
TechCrunch / 6h
RealPage, which makes property management software, was sued Friday by the U.S. Justice Department and eight attorneys general for allegedly helping apartment and building managers around the country collude to drive up unit prices. The Richardson, Texas-based outfit is accused of contracting with rival landlords to absorb info about their rates and lease terms to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right


Current Hyatt promotions: Earn bonus points, double elite night credits and more
500+The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Take a look at your account. World of Hyatt is running several potentially lucrative offers to help you earn more points and get closer to elite status . You can currently earn extra points and tier-qualifying night credits at select properties — but you’ll have to register for each promotion before bookin


Best airline credit cards for families
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Airline credit cards are not created equally, especially if you travel with a family. In a perfect world, traveling families would want an airline credit card that provides perks (such as waived bag fees) that will work for the whole crew, has built-in money-saving perks and offers the ability to earn awar


Should you have to pay for online privacy?
BBC News / 7h
Some websites have started introducing paywalls which can be lifted with data rather than cash.


Cant Touch This! Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Long-Term Review
How-To Geek / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has been out for almost a year now. How is it still the best complete flagship Android package? Find out in our long-term review of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.


Bangkok Backtrack: No More Premium Fast Track, And Buy Miles For Just 1.27 Cents [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...


Colorful Capital will stop trying to raise for a fund
21TechCrunch / 7h
Colorful Capital’s co-founders, William Burckart and Megan Kashner, declined to comment. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon will discontinue the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition’s main reason for existing
Engadget / 7h
If you own an Amazon Echo Show 8 Photos edition, be prepared for your device to start showing ads. According to emails posted by customers on Reddit and Threads and first reported by The Verge , Amazon will discontinue its PhotosPlus subscription feature that let people upload and display their own pictures on the Echo Show 8. Reddit/amazonecho PhotosPlus subscriptions will end on September 12 an


California Just Added Support for Digital IDs on Android
How-To Geek / 7h
Carrying our IDs in a digital manner in our smartphones is pretty cool, but we can't do that with every single card just yet. Now, though, one more state is being added to the list: California.


Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique
26Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: d3sign ) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and relays it to attackers, a novel technique that effectively clones the card so it can be used at ATMs or point-of-sale terminals, security firm ESET said. ESET researchers have named the malware NGate because it incorporates NFCGate , an open source tool for capturing, anal


Dual-screen laptops make more sense with this spiral notebook-like hinge
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
On the left is Screen B, on the right is Screen A. [credit: Scharon Harding ] As I write this article on the AceMagic X1 , two things stand out most. The first is its convenience—being able to write on one screen and view specs and information about the laptop and a chat window on a second integrated screen. The second is that with each aggressive keypress, that convenient secondary screen is jig


3 modern western thrillers on Netflix with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
It's all Clint Eastwood's fault. 1992's Unforgiven reinvented and rebooted the western, a genre that had long fallen into cliché. Unforgiven took the tired tropes and turned them around, showing the shades of gray that we didn't see in our matinee movies of good guys in white hats and bad guys in black. And filmmakers have been following that lead ever since, with western-style movies telling muc


Apple will soon let you delete the App Store in some markets – here’s why
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
In recent months, Apple has been forced to make changes to the way its walled garden works thanks to pressure from the European Union (EU) and its Digital Markets Act (DMA). And the latest development could have a massive impact on how you use and download all the best iOS apps onto your iPhone if you live in the EU. For one thing, you’ll soon have far more choice over the default apps that are u


Tesla Drivers Say New Self-Driving Update Is Repeatedly Running Red Lights
100+Futurism / 7h
Traffic Jam Tesla drivers are saying the latest version of the car company's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software is making their cars run red lights, alarming anybody concerned about these so-called self-driving cars . "Thankfully I stopped it before it ran the light," wrote one Redditor user in a thread with several other Tesla drivers experiencing the same thing , "but hopefully Tesla is aware t


Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for August 2024
300+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. Recently, we found flights to Hawaii for under $200 and business-class tickets to Pari


How to Avoid Sounding Like AI in Your Writing
How-To Geek / 8h
Whether you use AI to support you when writing your work is entirely your choice. However, very little is more frustrating than your human-written work being flagged as potential AI content when, in fact, you wrote every word yourself.


These Air Fryer Mushroom Chips Are Salty, Crispy Perfection
LifeHacker / 8h
Mushroom lovers, vegans, and crunchy-savory snackers: Boy, do I have news for you. I had my doubts, but I’ve stumbled upon the cheapest, crispiest snack of a lifetime: mushroom chips. Not freeze-dried mushrooms (although I’m also obsessed with those)—crispy, airy, salt-tinged, eat-them-by-the-handful mushroom chips. And all you have to do is dump a can of sliced mushrooms into your air fryer. I w


Microsoft formally deprecates the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
35Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Here's the Keyboard control panel from Windows NT 4.0. [credit: Andrew Cunningham ] With an operating system as old as Windows, what Microsoft decides to remove is often just as (if not more) newsworthy as what it is trying to add. You may or may not care about new AI-themed MS Paint additions or the soon-to-be-reborn Recall feature , but you've almost certainly interacted with one of Windows' Co


Andrew Ng steps back at Landing AI after announcing new fund
21TechCrunch / 8h
Andrew Ng is stepping down from his role as CEO at Landing AI, the computer vision platform he founded in 2017. Dan Maloney, formerly the COO, will take the reins as Ng transitions to Executive Chairman to “continue to help drive” the tech and collaborate on “key decisions.” Formerly of Google Brain, Coursera, and Baidu, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


iPhone 16 release date revealed? Here's when Apple's next-gen device will drop, according to new report
Mashable / 8h
The iPhone 16 is so close, you can almost taste it. According to a new report from Bloomberg , Apple insiders have revealed the iPhone 16 release date which, by extension, also gives us insight into when the next-gen Apple Watch models will drop, too. Mark Gurman, an Apple analyst and reliable leaker, claims that Apple is planning to have its product launch event on Sept. 10. The Cupertino-based


When These Journalists Tried to Review the Cybertruck, It Bricked
100+Futurism / 8h
Brick House In yet another embarrassing bit of news for Tesla's Cybertruck, one of America's leading automotive magazines admitted that when one of its top editors went to rent one, the car straight up bricked. As Car and Driver noted in its annual ranking of electric vehicles, the car got an automatic zero because it broke down on its assessors' second day renting it. "Before any Tesla loyalists


RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump
200+Wired / 8h
"I am not terminating my campaign, I am simply suspending it,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr., before he endorsed Donald Trump.


The trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s zombies DLC has risen
Engadget / 8h
A new Zombies mode is headed to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 . A new cinematic trailer released on Friday shows that the DLC will take players to a small town called Liberty Falls infested with the running dead. The trailer starts in a picturesque piece of America with an old-timey song setting the tone. Then everything goes to hell and our unnamed hero wakes up in a post-apocalyptic world from what


Why You Should Hold on to Your Old Game Controllers
How-To Geek / 9h
It can be tempting to throw out old gaming hardware you no longer use, but you might come to regret it. Not only might you develop a retro gaming habit, but old controllers can become rare sought-after items that are hard to replace.


Piramidal’s foundation model for brainwaves could supercharge EEGs
26TechCrunch / 9h
AI models are being applied to every dataset under the sun, but are inconsistent in their outcomes. This is as true in the medical world as anywhere else, but a startup called Piramidal believes it has a sure thing with a foundational model for analyzing brain scan data. Cofounders Dimitris Sakellariou and Kris Pahuja have […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Delta’s chief operating officer will leave the airline
79The Points Guy / 9h
Delta Air Lines on Friday said that Mike Spanos, its chief operating officer, will depart the airline for a new job at the end of August. In a memo to staff viewed by TPG, airline CEO Ed Bastian said that Spanos had said earlier this summer that he was exploring another opportunity. Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free biweekly Aviation newsletter . The departure comes just wee


M&A can open up the playing field for the competition
22TechCrunch / 9h
No two businesses are the same, and that's good news: As we saw again this week, it opens up space for companies to try opposite approaches, join forces or challenge leaders. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Instagram Is Bringing Back Myspace's Profile Music
LifeHacker / 9h
Instagram is the king of "borrowing" features from other platforms. Stories might be associated with Meta's social media platform, but Snapchat really started them. Reels might be a staple of the app today, but they were only added as a response to the popularity of TikTok. Now, Instagram is borrowing a feature from a social media platform long since retired: Myspace. No, Instagram isn't bringing


Seven Things to Do If Your House Value Suddenly Changes
LifeHacker / 9h
When your home’s value rises, you have more equity, which is a good thing. When it sinks, you have less equity—and it might be an indication that the housing market and the economy in general is headed for choppy waters, which is a bad thing. Both of those scenarios assume that home values will change steadily over time—but what happens if your home’s value drops or rises sharply and suddenly? Ri


Billionaire Yacht Was Piloted Recklessly Before Deadly Sinking, Its Builder Warns
200+Futurism / 9h
Blame Game The builder of the sunken superyacht owned by British billionaire Mike Lynch, who died with six others after the vessel went down earlier this week , is blaming an "endless chain of errors" for the maritime disaster. Flying under a British flag, the 184 foot Bayesian was built in 2008 by Italian builders Perini Navi and should've been "unsinkable" had proper procedures been followed, a


Marc Andreessen’s family plans to build a ‘visionary’ subdivision near the proposed California Forever utopia city
45TechCrunch / 9h
Marc Andreessen's family is planning to build a large housing development near the proposed California Forever city. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Ronda Rousey finally apologizes for Sandy Hook truther past after getting roasted on Reddit
75Mashable / 9h
MMA fighter turned pro wrestler Ronda Rousey finally apologized for making Sandy Hook truther comments after 11 years. To her credit, it was a thorough, well-crafted apology that didn't hedge or dodge her accountability. Less to her credit, the apology came only after she was pressed and roasted in a recent Reddit AMA. Rousey questioned the reality of Sandy Hook — the massacre that left 20 childr


Meta has reportedly killed its Apple Vision Pro competitor
Engadget / 9h
Meta has canceled its plans for a long-rumored mixed-reality headset that was intended to compete with the Apple Vision Pro, according to reporting by The Information . The company told employees at Reality Labs to stop working on the device after a product review meeting attended by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, as cited by Meta staffers. The headset was internally referred to as La Jolla and was reporte


The TSA is expecting its busiest Labor Day travel period on record. Here’s how to prepare
The Points Guy / 9h
If you plan to travel this Labor Day weekend, you are far from the only one. On Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration announced it is preparing to screen more than 17 million passengers between Thursday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 4 — if those numbers come to fruition, it could potentially be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record. This latest forecast follows several re


DOT Approval for Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Looms—But Strings May Be Attached
View from the Wing / 9h
The Department of Transportation is expected to approve the deal - after consultations with both the Office of the President and of the Vice President, according to Alter. DOT may still extract concessions from Alaska prior to doing so. Continue reading ...


These Formerly Paywalled AI Tools Are Now Available For Free Users
How-To Geek / 9h
AI is prevalent in some circles, but the general population doesn't know or care about these tools. Several of the largest AI companies have changed tactics to get more users on board. Let's check out which formerly paywalled AI tools are now usable for free.


Chanel’s New Celeb-Endorsed Audio Jewelry Is Powered by Master & Dynamic
Wired / 9h
The uber-luxe Première Sound Watch is here to join the cheapo wired buds revolution, despite being the very opposite.


Applying For Chase Ink Card With Sole Proprietorship
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , Ink Business Cash® Credit Card , or Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card The portfolio of Chase Ink Business cards are among the most lucrative credit cards out there, in terms of their overall value proposition. The cards have excellent welcome bonuses, a great return on spending, and give you access to the Ultimate Rewards ecosystem .


Canoo’s chief technology officer is out amid wider reorg
TechCrunch / 10h
EV startup Canoo’s chief technology officer Sohel Merchant has left the company, two people familiar with his departure have told TechCrunch. Merchant was one of the members of Canoo’s founding team, who created the startup in late 2017. His departure from the company means that only one of those founding team members remains — chief […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on


Try 'Pile Cleaning' When Your Mess Is Overwhelming
LifeHacker / 10h
There are all kinds of cleaning and decluttering methods out there and each is suited for a different kind of person or mess. But what do you do when a mess is truly overwhelming? How do you even know where to begin, regardless of what technique you're using or what you're trying to do? That answer will likely be different for everyone, but I am a big fan of this approach I found on TikTok called


Online Action Movie Fandom Birthed a New Film-Fest Era
26Wired / 10h
The Big Bad Film Fest, now in its second year, is like a big, muscle-bound hug for Very Online action-movie obsessives who brought it to life.


Which Free AI Music Generators Are Actually Worth Your Time?
How-To Geek / 10h
Are you new to the music industry, or are you having trouble coming up with beats for a specific topic? No matter your situation, there are several free AI music generators that can help you create unique music. The best part is you can use most of the music from these generators without worrying about copyright issues.


US sues RealPage, claims rental-pricing algorithm used by landlords is illegal
44Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / US Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a news conference in Washington, DC, on Friday, August 23, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) The United States today sued RealPage, alleging that the software maker distorts competition in rental housing by helping landlords collectively set prices. "To ensure they secure the greatest value for their needs, renters rely on robust


Labor board confirms Amazon drivers are employees, in finding hailed by union
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge (credit: Jaroslaw Kilian | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus ) Amazon may be forced to meet some unionized delivery drivers at the bargaining table after a regional National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) director determined Thursday that Amazon is a joint employer of contractors hired to ensure the e-commerce giant delivers its packages when promised. This seems like a potentially big l


Google's AI Now Lets You Wildly Alter Photos Right in Your Camera App
31Futurism / 10h
Camera Fakery Google's latest AI photo editing tool, called " Reimagine ," lets you add or remove objects in a photo using a text prompt — with "uncanny" results, as The Verge reports . The feature, introduced alongside Google's launch of its Pixel 9 smartphone earlier this month, could easily unintentionally undermine the authenticity of photos by allowing anybody to tinker with them right insid


Dish TV Is Raising Prices Again
How-To Geek / 10h
DISH is raising the prices of its satellite TV across the board. This price hike comes almost a year after the $5 monthly price increase in 2023. Starting from next month, the monthly bill will cost up to $8 more, according to Dish.


Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack
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Hotel room key cards everywhere could be at risk from RFID security flaw
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Contactless cards used to open doors in hotels and offices around the world are flawed in a way that could allow any person to open practically any door, experts have warned. Cybersecurity researchers from Quirkslab focused on FM11RF08S, a variant of the MIFARE Classic card that was released in 2020 by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics, apparently the “leading Chinese manufacturer of unlicensed ‘MI


You’re about to get more options for summer cruises to the Caribbean
The Points Guy / 10h
Get ready for more options for summer cruises to the Caribbean. Princess Cruises on Friday announced plans for its biggest summer deployment in the Caribbean ever in 2026, with two ships sailing to the region out of Florida. Princess said its 3,560-passenger Regal Princess and 3,140-passenger Caribbean Princess would sail to the Caribbean in 2026 out of Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Port


Microsoft will host a security conference after the CrowdStrike shutdown
Engadget / 10h
Microsoft announced it will host a special conference in September to discuss the lessons and security measures the industry can take away from the CrowdStrike computer shutdown in July . The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit is scheduled for September 10 at Microsoft’s Redmond, WA headquarters. The event will feature representatives from Microsoft, CrowdStrike and other cyber and comput


This week's best Sonos speaker deals save you 20%
Mashable / 11h
Pump the jams with this week's best deals on Sonos speakers: Our top picks: Best Sonos speaker deal Sonos Move 2 $359 at Amazon (Save $90) Best waterproof Sonos speaker deal Sonos Roam 2 $143 at Amazon (Save $36) Best portable Sonos speaker deal Sonos Era 100 $199 at Amazon (Save $50) Best compact sub Sonos speaker deal Sonos Sub Mini $343 at Amazon (Save $86) When it comes to smart speakers , So


The Home Depot Labor Day sale is here: Check out the best deals so far
Mashable / 11h
Labor Day is still ten days away, but we're already seeing some of the biggest sales of the year from major retailers like Home Depot. If you'll be spending your long weekend barbequing with the family, camping out under the stars, or hitting the beach, it's a good idea to shop the deals ahead of time. The best Home Depot Labor Day sale deals so far: Best grill deal Weber Spirit E-315 3-Burner Li


Google Maps on iPhone is getting a redesign: Here’s what it will look like.
Mashable / 11h
Google Maps on iOS is getting a cleaner look. According to 9to5Google , which spotted the update, the bottom bar now has three options instead of five. Previously, when you opened up Google Maps on an iPhone, the tabs were Explore, Go, Saved, Contribute, and Updates. Now the bottom bar shows Explore, You, and Contribute. SEE ALSO: How to share your location on Google Maps Essentially, Google cons


Control Your Printer From a Linux Terminal With the lp Command
How-To Geek / 11h
The Linux lp command lets you print from a terminal window. You can send print jobs manually or from within scripts, set page orientation and other preferences, and list your printers capabilities .


The 9th-gen iPad is cheaper than ever at $199, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Engadget / 11h
Even if you're not a student, you can still take advantage of the many back to school sales out there. As we do each Friday , we searched around to see if any of the tech we've previously covered and recommend is currently on sale. We spotted the lowest price yet on the 9th-generation iPad — it may be discontinued, but $200 for a capable Apple tablet is still a sweet deal. Our current favorite wi


Quick Points: World of Hyatt members don’t pay hotel taxes or fees on award stays
100+The Points Guy / 11h
World of Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel loyalty programs at TPG. Obtaining elite status within the program can provide complimentary room upgrades, free breakfast, early check-in, late checkout and even free night awards . TPG values Hyatt points at an impressive 1.7 cents per point, per our August 2024 valuations , which is among the highest of any hotel points. In addition to many other swe


It's still far too easy to damage our precious phones, and my Pixel 9 already has a nasty scratch to prove it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Imagine buying a car and, as soon as you got it, you covered it in an inch-think layer of cushioned plastic. It sounds ridiculous, but that's what we do with most smartphones. These devices that promise droppability, swimmability, and dust-worthiness are deemed so fragile that we slap cases and screen protectors on them almost as soon as we unbox them. I was thinking about this because I was for


Work, Game, and Get Creative in the All-Day Comfort of Sihoo Doro Chairs
How-To Geek / 11h
No matter what you're doing, it always turns out better when relaxed and comfortable. Who would know that better than you: an executive surpassing targets, a designer setting new trends, a sharp content creator, a hard-working student, a musician composing chartbusters, or a pro gamer hitting No. 1 on the leaderboard daily?


Snag an Echo Dot (5th gen) for just $30 at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
GET $20 OFF: As of Aug. 23, you can get an Echo Dot (5th gen) for $29.99 at Amazon, down from $49.99. That's $20 off the list price and just $7 more than its lowest price ever . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Echo Dot (5th gen) $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00 Amazon’s new edition to its Echo lineup, the Amazon Echo Spot (on sale for $54.99), is here, but I’m still a tried-and-


Trump Calls Into Fox News, Keeps Accidentally Pushing Buttons on His Phone That Make "Beeping" Noises
87Futurism / 11h
Beside Himself During what NPR described as a "historic night" on Thursday, vice president Kamala Harris gave a stirring speech, accepting the Democrats' nomination to be president. During her address, she described former president Donald Trump as an "unserious man," accusing MAGA Republicans of being "out of their minds" for supporting him. Meanwhile, the former reality TV host and convicted fe


Amazon is bricking primary feature on $160 Echo device after 1 year
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Enlarge (credit: Amazon ) In September of 2023, Amazon announced the Echo Show 8 Photos Edition. It looked just like the regular Echo Show 8 smart display/speaker but cost $10 more. Why? Because of its ability to show photos on the home screen for as long as you want—if you signed up for a $2 monthly subscription to Amazon's PhotosPlus. Now, about a year after releasing the Echo Show 8 Photos Edi


4 great new wireless earbuds for all budgets arrived this week – here's what you can't miss
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
What's better than one exciting new pair of earbuds? That's right. Four exciting new pairs of earbuds. This has been an unusually good week for anyone looking for the best true wireless earbuds , because we've had some important new releases from some of the most important brands. Whether you're looking for cheap and cheerful budget buds or the ultimate earbuds for audio excellence, there's been


This startup wants to be the iTunes of AI content licensing
Engadget / 11h
TollBit The 28-year-old founders of TollBit, a New York-based startup that is all of six months old, think we’re living in the “Napster days” of AI. Just like people of a certain generation downloaded digital music, companies are ripping off vast swaths of the internet without paying the rights holders. They want TollBit to be the iTunes of the AI world. “It’s kind of the Wild West right now,” Ol


Disney perks and Marriott Bonvoy points: My stay at the Walt Disney World Swan
The Points Guy / 11h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420184054″] I grew up only a few hours from Orlando and visited Walt Disney World often as a kid. I was always curious about the coral and turquoise hotel with the five-story-high swans sitting atop the roof. It wasn’t until well into adulthood that I finally stayed at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort, and it is now one of my favorite hotels on Disney property.


Powell Confirms Interest Rate Cuts Are Coming
Next Big Future / 11h
Fed Chair Jerome Powell declared, “THE TIME HAS COME FOR POLICY TO ADJUST,” which confirms that the Federal reserve will start cutting interest rates. The stock market is up on the news.


What Are France’s Famous “Palace” Hotels?
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EXTRA PERKS AVAILABLE Enjoy breakfast, upgrades, & more Want to get the best deal and receive extra perks for your stay at French “Palace” properties? Contact Ford (ford@fordbtravel.com) for more details. He doesn’t charge booking fees, and may even be able to help if you already have a stay booked. Email Ford I’ve written in the past about the general issue with hotel star ratings . Hotels can u


A new macOS data stealer is going after Apple users
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity experts from Cado Security have uncovered a new information-stealing malware , targeting Apple macOS endpoints. The malware is called Cthulhu Stealer, and is capable of stealing all sorts of data - system information, iCloud Keychain passwords (using an open-source tool called Chainbreaker), other login credentials, web browser cookies, and Telegram account information. Furthermore,


Amazon deal of the day: Our favorite starter soundbar, the Sonos Ray, is down to a new record-low price
Mashable / 12h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Aug. 23: OUR TOP PICK Sonos Ray soundbar $179 at Amazon (save $100) BEST CAMPING DEAL Coleman Roadtrip 285 portable propane grill $223.99 at Amazon (save $96) BEST SMART HOME DEAL Amazon Echo Pop + free Sengled smart bulb $22.99 at Amazon (save $36.99) BEST CHARGING DEAL Anker Nano power bank with foldable USB-C connector $19.99 at Amazon (save $10


All of the best sex toy deals we could find this week
Mashable / 12h
Spice up your life with one of the best sex toy deals we found this week: Best sex toy deals this week Fun Factory Couple Goals Fun Kit $130 at Fun Factory Lovers LELO Smart Wand 2 $159.20 at Lovers (save $39.80) FemmeFunn Intro to Funn bundle $209.97 at FemmeFunn (save $50) ZALO Tails G-Spot Pulsewave Vibrator $84.15 at ZALO (save $14.85) It’s Anal August! But anal isn’t exactly everyone’s cup o


Best back-to-school laptops: I review laptops for a living and these are the top 3
Mashable / 12h
Finding the best back-to-school laptop for students can be taxing, to say the least. With so many different brands to choose between and different spec configurations to compare, it can quickly become overwhelming. Luckily, I’m here to make your back-to-school laptop search a little easier. I’ve been reviewing laptops for years, so you could say I know my way around a laptop. At this point, I’ve


Amex Gold vs. Amex Green: A popular product against an underrated choice
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The American Express® Gold Card and the American Express® Green Card are two of the most iconic cards offered — the Amex Green alone has been around for over 50 years. But classic doesn’t mean outdated, as these cards have received dramatic makeovers in recent years, resulting in two competitive products a


Why I Prefer The Airbus A350 To The Boeing 787
200+One Mile at a Time / 12h
As we see airlines continue to retire four engine planes, it’s pretty clear that the future of long haul aviation involves planes with two engines. In that sense, the two planes that are really revolutionizing long haul air travel are the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 (maybe the Boeing 777X will also eventually do that, but it’s not yet certified ). What makes these planes so incredible is their fue


Buy Etihad Guest Miles With 30% Bonus (1.54 Cents Each)


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Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program is currently offering a promotion on purchased miles . While I wouldn’t say this is a slam dunk, some people might still find this to be worthwhile, so let’s go over the details. Promotion on purchased Etihad Guest miles Through Sunday, August 25, 2024, Etihad Guest is offering


Luxury or Loss? American Airlines ‘Project Olympus’ Cuts Lavatories And Shrinks Space In Business Class Overhaul
35View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines is launching business class suites with doors on new Boeing 787-9s that they take delivery of. They're also retrofitting Boeing 777-300ERs, removing first class and adding these new suites. That retrofit plan is called Project Olympus . Continue reading ...


This Safari Extension Removes Ads and Tracking From Google Search
LifeHacker / 12h
Google Search has steadily worsened over the past few years. The number of scummy sponsored results , AI-generated garbage , and misleading, low-quality webpages is rising, and it's becoming harder to find useful things on the internet. The good news is, it doesn't have to be this way. If you're pining for the Google of yore, when a search results page returned 10 links and nothing else, you'll w


You Can Get the Sonos Roam 2 Bluetooth Speaker for $143 Right Now
LifeHacker / 12h
The Sonos Roam 2 is an ultra-portable speaker that weights 0.9 pounds and can be positioned either vertically or horizontally (for better stability), and right now it's on sale for $143 (regularly $179). A PCMag review mentions that the speaker's orientation impacts more than just its appearance, even though its Trueplay feature promises to automatically adjust the audio for the best sound. For c


Lord Have Mercy, Cybertrucks Are About to Get "Full Self-Driving"
100+Futurism / 12h
Battering Ram Tesla's Cybertruck is reportedly getting the EV maker's controversial and erroneously named "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance software in an over-the-air update sometime next month. According to a recent tweet by the company's head of Autopilot software Ashok Elluswamy, the Cybertruck will "start with parking assistance features, given that it ain't exactly the easiest vehicle t


YouTube video of the week: Watch this guy test weird Amazon items, including a fart neutralizer and a used casket
Mashable / 12h
Looking for Amazon shopping tips? With so many options available, from home essentials to to trendy gadgets, making a decision can be overwhelming. It’s especially challenging when you’re unsure if a product will perform as advertised. That's why YouTuber Ryan Trahan decided to test some of quirkiest Amazon items he could find, including a fart neutralizer and a steering-wheel food tray , to dete


Dyson's dazzling new hair tool color is ripe for the picking – and preorder
Mashable / 12h
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER: As of August 23, you can pre-orde r Dyson hair tools, like the Dyson Airstrait straightener ($499.99), in the new strawberry bronze and blush pink colorway. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Airstrait straightener (Strawberry Bronze/Blush Pink) at Dyson If the special edition topaz orange or Prussian blue/rich copper Dyson hair tool colors had you in a chokeho


The DOJ files an antitrust suit against a software company for allegedly manipulating rent prices
Engadget / 12h
The Department of Justice and eight states’ attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against rental software company RealPage on Friday, accusing it of using algorithms to drive up rent prices nationwide. The suit alleges RealPage’s software, YieldStar, gathers sensitive information from landlords and rental companies, which it feeds into algorithms that recommend prices and practices that li


The Sonos Labor Day sale discounts speakers and bundles by up to 20 percent
Engadget / 12h
Sonos is holding a massive Labor Day sale that starts today, with discounts on speakers and bundles by up to 20 percent. The most notable deal is for the Era 100 smart speaker , which is on sale for $200 instead of $250. The Era 100 made our list of the best smart speakers , and for good reason. This is a speaker designed, first and foremost, for audio quality. It includes two tweeters, where mos


‘Disappointed but not surprised’: Former employees speak on OpenAI’s opposition to SB 1047
TechCrunch / 12h
Two former OpenAI researchers who resigned this year over safety concerns say they are disappointed but not surprised by OpenAI’s decision to oppose California’s bill to prevent AI disasters, SB 1047. Daniel Kokotajlo and William Saunders previously warned that OpenAI is in a “reckless” race for dominance. “Sam Altman, our former boss, has repeatedly called […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Tampa cruise port guide: Sail away from Port Tampa Bay
The Points Guy / 12h
Nestled on Florida’s west coast, Tampa’s cruise port is situated on the bay, rather than directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Port Tampa Bay serves five cruise lines and offers a variety of sailings to destinations like the Caribbean , the Bahamas , Mexico and Central America. Tampa is a fantastic place to begin or end your cruise. It offers easy access to international airports, premier hotels from m


Microsoft Loop Gets Bookmarks, Meeting Notes, and More
How-To Geek / 12h
Loop, Microsoft's new collaborative project manager, just got its second major update, adding new features and UI changes to its web and desktop apps. Beyond the new #MicrosoftLoop UI, we've made it easier to get to your meeting notes, favorites, recent, and more, Microsoft tweeted announcing Loop 2.0.


Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Borderlands 3 Enlarge / Artist's conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after Borderlands 3 's exclusive launch there. (credit: Gearbox ) It's been five years now since the PC version of Borderlands 3 launched as a high-profile timed exclusive on the Epic Games Store . At the time, Gearbox's Randy Pitchford memorably mused that Steam "may look like a dying st


As EV sales slump, Volkswagen scales back battery factories buildout
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Enlarge / A VW worker on the assembly line at Emden in Germany. (credit: Volkswagen) Volkswagen will wait to see what electric car demand is like before building out all six of its previously planned battery factories . Thomas Schmall, VW's board member in charge of technology, told a German newspaper that "building battery cell factories is not an end to itself" and that a goal of 200 GWh of lit


Peloton adds $95 activation fee for used equipment
TechCrunch / 12h
The move is an effort to squeeze additional revenue from second-hand products, over concerns that cheaper, slightly used bikes, treadmills and rowers could cannibalize used sales. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.