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How (and When) to Reset the SMC on Your Mac
76How-To Geek / 14h
If you're experiencing weird Mac behavior, like a computer that's not responding properly when you press the power button or open the lid or the backlight is playing up, one solution is to reset the system management controller or SMC. It sounds technical, but it actually isn't. Let's take a closer look.
NASA Is ‘Evaluating All Options’ to Get the Boeing Starliner Crew Home
2KWired / 17h
Eight weeks after the Starliner spacecraft launched, NASA is still looking for possible answers to its technical issues—including the possibility of SpaceX lending a hand.
Microsoft Reportedly Had to Ban Bill Gates From Being Alone With Interns
1KFuturism / 18h
Bill Coming Due In an upcoming book about Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, a reporter is set to air some of the billionaire philanthropist's dirty laundry — including more of his alleged issues with young women in the workplace. As the Daily Mail details per its read of the book penned by New York Times reporter Anupreeta Das, Gates was apparently "like a kid in a candy store" around young women a
AI a turn-off? Tech customers are apparently already getting bored of smart devices — and it could be hitting sales
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Consumers are becoming actively put off by the mention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when purchasing, especially with high-risk products, new research has claimed. A Washington State University study published in the Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management surveyed over 1,000 US adults to assess the link between AI disclosure and purchase intentions, indicating a possible emotional distru
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, August 4, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 4, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is harder; I got it in five. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 4, Wordle #1,142! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Times website .
Learn to play the guitar from home for under £12
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle for only £11.69 — a 96% discount only available through Aug. 4. Opens in a new window Credit: Dan Dresnok The 2024 Guitar Lessons Training Bundle £11.69 at the Mashable Shop £374.83 Save £363.14 Playing guitar might look easy, but learning it can be a challenge. Trying to struggle through it on your own is a great way to turn a little mistake int
How to watch the men's 400m final at Paris 2024 online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream the men's 400m final at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're expecting Paris 2024 to deliver some great athletics, with superhumans from all around the world competing for the chance of a gold medal. The finals are fast approaching, including the Men's 400m. It's set to be an incredibly enter
Takeaways From Our Investigation Into Banned A.I. Chips in China
32NYT > Technology / 2h
The Times found an active trade in Nvidia chips in China despite U.S. national security restrictions, as well as unreported incidents of how the technology had been used to further defense research.
With Smugglers and Front Companies, China Is Skirting American A.I. Bans
44NYT > Technology / 2h
The U.S. is trying to stop China from getting Nvidia microchips to advance its military. The private sector is fighting back.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 4
Mashable / 3h
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 4's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle c
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 4
Mashable / 3h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 4 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections toda
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 4
Mashable / 4h
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
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 4 (game #154)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Here's your Sunday Strands helper article. Below you'll find a selection of hints to get you started, plus the answers and my commentary on the game. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 4 (game #420)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Today's Connections is not too bad, but there are hints below if you need them. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you d
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 4 (game #923)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Another weekend comes to an end, another Quordle puzzle demands to be solved. There are hints below if you need them. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle
SpaceX Reveals Raptor 3 Engine and Specifications
Next Big Future / 7h
SpaceX has unveiled the Raptor 3 engine, marking significant advancements in thrust, specific impulse, and mass efficiency compared to previous versions. The Raptor 3 boasts a thrust of 280 tf, a specific impulse of 350s, and an engine mass of 1525 kg. The SpaceX Raptor 3 engine has potential to exceed 300 tons of thrust ... Read more
16 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
500+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in 2021. When I checked my account activity after my stay, I noticed an “opening bonus” of 2,000 points. Then, I remembered that Hyatt offers 500 bonus points per night on qualifying stays at new hotels. I unknowingly
Apple has finally started sending out payments from its butterfly keyboard settlement
Engadget / 9h
Payments relating to a class action lawsuit filed in 2018 over Apple’s butterfly MacBook keyboards have reportedly begun to arrive. The settlement website now states that payments for approved claims will go out in August — and sure enough, 9to5Mac ’s Michael Burkhardt reports that he received two settlement checks in the mail on Saturday. Just how much eligible MacBook owners will get varies dep
Southwest Passengers Left Helpless As Flight Attendant Ignores Inflight Hair Nightmare
View from the Wing / 9h
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago Midway found themselves sitting behind a woman with her hair draped over their seat back. They didn't want a confrontation, but they didn't want the woman's hair in their face, so they sought help from a flight attendant. According to the passengers, the flight attendant replied, “What exactly would you like me to do?” Continue r
Samsung chairman reportedly angered over Apple-like designs for Galaxy Watch and Buds
Mashable / 9h
The head of Samsung apparently agrees with the online criticisms regarding the company's " Apple clones ." According to a new report from Korean news outlet Ajunews , Samsung's executive chairman Lee Jae-yong was unhappy with Samsung's mobile division, Samsung MX (Mobile eXperience), due to reactions on social media and in tech news outlets regarding the designs of Samsung's newest products. Sams
Weekly Review: August 03, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a great weekend! We’re in Europe at the moment for our son’s second birthday (time flies!). I still have to post about our interesting journey over here, but frankly am trying to maximize the weekend here, so I’ll get there eventually. On the points & travel front, this week Etihad opened a spa at Abu Dhabi Airport, United made basic economy less bad, the cost of a CLEAR
Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway sells half its Apple stock
87TechCrunch / 10h
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway cut its Apple holding by around half, to $84.2 billion, according to an SEC filing. While Apple remains the firm’s largest stock holding by far, Buffett had already reduced its stake by 13 percent earlier this year, hinting that he didn’t mind selling “a little Apple” for tax reasons. Berkshire Hathaway […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Zuckerberg and Jensen show off their friendship, while an AI necklace covets yours
TechCrunch / 10h
A fireside chat between Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg at SIGGRAPH 2024 took some unexpected turns. What started as a conversation about the capabilities of Nvidia GPUs and Zuckerberg’s vision of an AI chatbot future quickly became a more casual affair — including a swap of custom-made jackets, a rare F-bomb from the Meta CEO, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Contestants of MrBeast's Amazon show allege unsafe conditions during filming
Mashable / 10h
The start of August hasn't been great for Jimmy Donaldson a.k.a., MrBeast, as several participants from his upcoming Amazon MGM studios game show Beast Games , have accused the YouTube star of unsafe, borderline negligent filming conditions. In a striking report from The New York Times , several contestants spoke with the outlet about the severe mismanagement of the show's production. These alleg
The Xbox 360 Storefront is Closed, But You Can Still Buy Digital Games
How-To Geek / 10h
With the Xbox 360 digital storefront's recent closure , you might be wondering if it's still possible to buy digital games for your console. Although some titles were permanently delisted after the store shut down, much of the 360's digital library is still available to purchase and download.
Beware of AI tools being advertised on Facebook. They could be malware in disguise.
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Mashable / 10h
Generative AI is in a bit of a hype bubble in the tech industry right now. As such, new and potentially interesting AI tools are regularly popping up, inviting everyday users to try out the latest new AI software. However, just because AI is big right now, doesn't mean every AI tool that users come across is legitimate. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Bad actors regularly look to take advantage
Iberia schedules first A321XLR flights — but American’s timeline slips to 2025
44The Points Guy / 11h
It appears we’re now less than four months away from the first commercial flights aboard the new Airbus A321XLR — a single-aisle aircraft hailed as a “game changer” for its ability to fly longer transoceanic routes. (The “XLR” in the A321XLR stands for “Extra Long Range.”) In recent weeks, Spanish flag carrier Iberia has shared images of its first A321XLR leaving Airbus’ paint shop in Toulouse, F
PSA: You Can Get 3 Months of Apple TV+ For $5.99
How-To Geek / 11h
Twitch has teamed up with Apple in their latest promotion to offer viewers three months of Apple TV+ for as little as $5.99. In comparison, Apple typically offers its streaming service featuring Apple Original shows and movies for $9.99 each month. Here's how to get it.
When a big company comes after a hot startup, it’s not a slam dunk decision to sell
32TechCrunch / 11h
We spoke to Harness CEO and founder Jyoti Bansal about his previous company, which Cisco bought for $3.7 billion in 2017. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Looks like GameStop just shut down 'Game Informer' magazine and killed its archive
44Mashable / 11h
Game Informer magazine, the gaming magazine with a publishing history spanning more than three decades, has evidently been shut down by its parent company, the brick-and-mortar video game chain and meme stock GameStop. "After 33 thrilling years of bringing you the latest news, reviews, and insights from the ever-evolving world of gaming, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Ga
Airlines Are Running Out Of Flight Numbers, And They Don’t Know What To Do About It
View from the Wing / 11h
Airlines use up to four digits for flight numbers. That means they can have up to 9,999 flights (since there’s no flight zero), and no one comes close. American Airlines operates around 6,700 daily flights including its American Eagle regional services. So they should have plenty of room to grow! Except they don’t. American Airlines, Delta, and United are running out of flight numbers, and nobody
What to read this weekend: Existential sci-fi, a repair manual for the climate crisis, EC Comics resurrected
Engadget / 11h
New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. Toward Eternity by Anton Hur Toward Eternity does not waste any time in getting to the drama. The novel by Anton Hur begins in the not-so-far-off future, and opens with a moment of crisis: a patient in a nanotherapy research clinic has seemingly vanished into thin air. This patient had been undergoing a new type of treatmen
Smart Glasses Dont Need AR or Social MediaJust Give Me a Camera
How-To Geek / 12h
The concept of "smart glasses" burst into the mainstream with Google Glass in 2013. Since then, there have been numerous iterations of glasses with augmented reality, heads-up displays, AI, and social media connections. While cool, none of those features give me what I really want: a camera on my face.
Like magic: new Wi-Fi solution can detect distressed seniors using wireless signals only — Gamgee's game-changing fall detection system could also be used for intruder detection and much more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Falls are a significant concern for the elderly, as they can lead to severe injuries, loss of independence, and even fatal outcomes. According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury deaths worldwide, with older adults being particularly vulnerable. Gamgee has introduced an advanced Wi-Fi and AI-powered fall detection system for seniors that detec
When you should (or shouldn’t) use the Amex Gold Card
21The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the American Express® Gold Card at TPG. While the card was refreshed in late July , it’s still in a Goldilocks sweet spot between premium and beginner cards, with strong
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