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Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Card Review: Platinum The Easy Way
200+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Link: Apply now for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Both American Express and Chase issue co-branded Marriott credit cards . In this post, I wanted to take a closer look at the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card , which is the most premium credit card in the portfolio. This card is quite compelling, and the easiest way to earn Platinum Elite status with Marrio
Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones
NYT > Technology / 1h
As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.
By a technicality, August's full moon is blue. Here's why.
Mashable / 1h
There's supposedly nothing special about a blue moon . A full moon is just a moon phase, and a blue moon is just a designation for certain full moons — the ones timed to fall before the end of a month that already had one full moon. True, unless it's like the bizarro blue moon we're getting in August of 2024, which deserves a fuller explanation. SEE ALSO: Why landing a spaceship on the moon is st
Google Shows Off Robot That It Says Plays Ping Pong as Well as a Human
Futurism / 23min
Back in the Paddle Google's DeepMind has shown off an AI-powered robot that can beat the average player at a game of table tennis. According to an announcement by the company on X-formerly-Twitter, "it’s the first agent to achieve amateur human level performance in this sport." A video shows the robot wielding an extended table tennis paddle, confidently aiming the ball to throw off its human opp
'Marvel Rivals' closed beta first impressions: A fun but forgettable 'Overwatch' ripoff
Mashable / 26min
Ever since Overwatch took over in the gaming mainstream, it seems every company wants its piece of the pie within the hero-shooter genre. That's how we've arrived at NetEase Games' Marvel Rivals , the latest live-service hero shooter from the Diabolo Immortal developers. I was recently invited to the game's closed beta that ran from July 23 to August 5. Featuring a who's who cast of Marvel Comics
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for August 11 (#426)
How-To Geek / 29min
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Razer USB-C Dock Review: A Travel-Friendly Accessory for Laptop Gamers
How-To Geek / 29min
In the world of USB-C docks, gamers aren't at the forefront of most manufacturers' minds. Razer looks to solve that problem with the Razer USB-C Dock , which is made for gamers. With a great design and smart port choices, this dock will surely be a hit for those looking for something to help with the ports they're undoubtedly missing on their gaming laptops.
The 9 best laptops of 2024, tested by Mashable staff
Mashable / 1h
UPDATE: Aug. 11, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated to include two new picks: The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and the Lenovo Legion 9i (Gen 9). There's no such thing as a universal best laptop . Whether a laptop works well for you — and there could be several that fit the bill — is a largely subjective decision that comes down to your primary use cases, your preferred operating syste
Kickstart your development career: Get Microsoft Visual and online coding courses for $56
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 + The 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle on sale for just $55.97 through Sept. 3. For aspiring software developers, the journey from learning to code to landing a job in the industry can seem daunting. However, with the right tools and resources, you can pave a clear path toward a successful career without having to step foot into
Get a lifetime pass to Headway and speed through 15-minute summaries of bestsellers
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Save an extra $15 on a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium and pay just $44.99 (reg. $299.95) through September 3 with code HEADWAY . These days, finding time for anything extra can be a challenge. However, learning and growing as a person is typically a must if you'd like to move ahead at work or generally feel fulfilled in your own life. Of course, with such a busy schedule, there a
This 1TB dual-USB flash drive is now $75 for back-to-school shoppers
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Ready to go back to school? Get ready with this dual-USB-C + USB-A 3.2 high-speed flash drive for just $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through September 3. As the new school year approaches, it's essential to have the right tools to manage the demands of classes, projects, and extracurriculars. An easy way to share, transfer, save, and expand your digital space is to get a high-speed flash drive to
Ditch your Apple TV remote for this old-school remote with actual buttons
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: This user-friendly Function101 button remote for Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K) is available for just $23.97 (reg. $29.95) through September 3. Apple TV is a great way to access amazing entertainment. But (you knew a but was coming), the remote is not the best part of the experience. It may be the worst part of the experience. It's too sleek and slippery in the hand, and the buttons are
How the dot-com bubble burst is relevant for the AI era
Mashable / 1h
Here's what people who weren't there don't know about the moment the dot-com bubble burst: there was no single moment. The date was different for everyone, and the range varies a lot more than you think. So far as I was concerned, the dot-com economy crashed on the morning of January 11, 2000. That's when I entered the Time-Life building, seething because the Time Warner CEO had just sold our com
How Has Tech Changed Your School Experience? We Want to Hear About It.
NYT > Technology / 1h
Some states are banning phones in schools to reduce classroom distraction and cyberbullying. Tell us about your experience with tech in schools.
NYT Strands hints, answers for August 11
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections . SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 11 SEE ALSO: Wordle today
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, August 11, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for August 11, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for August 11, Wordle #1,149! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Time
Get lifetime access to PDF Converter Pro for under £20
Mashable / 6h
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Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 11
Mashable / 8h
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 11's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. Where did Wordle
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for August 11
Mashable / 9h
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
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express credit card review: Mid-tier perks without much else
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card offers mid-tier perks, including automatic Gold Elite status, solid points-earning at Marriott properties and elite night credits. However, it lacks several benefits that you might expect from a card with a
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 11 (game #161)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Today's Strands puzzle from the NYT is a tough one – or at least that was my experience. You may well disagree, but if not there are hints below. 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 the
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 11 (game #427)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
I found Sunday's Connections to be another fairly easy one, but if you disagree then scroll down for my hints. 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 b
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 11 (game #930)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Today's Quordle is another potentially tricky one – so read on if you feel some hints might help you. 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 today (game #93
Thousands of Corporate Secrets Were Left Exposed. This Guy Found Them All
Wired / 11h
Security researcher Bill Demirkapi found more than 15,000 hardcoded secrets and 66,000 vulnerable websites—all by searching overlooked data sources.
The Hacker Who Hunts Video Game Speedrunning Cheaters
31Wired / 12h
Allan “dwangoAC” has made it his mission to expose speedrunning phonies. At the Defcon hacker conference, he’ll challenge one record that's stood for 15 years.
Turkey unblocks Instagram after talks to address its concerns about crime and censorship
Engadget / 12h
Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the social media site agreed to meet the country’s demands around censorship and crime-related content, Bloomberg reports. Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced the
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