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Elon Musk Tweets Plagiarized Article Bylined by Fake Writer


3KFuturism / 15h
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, used his X-formerly-Twitter account to boost a plagiarized article bylined by a fake journalist. On Saturday, Musk reshared a screenshot of a Medium article on X — the social media website he also owns — by the noted shitposter who goes by the handle "Wall Street Silver." The article's headline reads "45% of Women Estimated to be Single and Childless by 2030,"

Apple may be working on an AI 'personality' to replace Siri on its robots
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
Apple is rumored to be tapping into the capabilities of generative AI to build a new 'personality' that could live inside upcoming robotic devices, potentially working in a similar way to how Siri currently operates on the iPhone. That's according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , who is one of the more reliable tipsters when it comes to future Apple products. Gurman has previously talked about Apple


Will A.I. Ruin the Planet or Save the Planet?
7KNYT > Technology / 11h
It’s a notorious energy hog. But artificial intelligence can also foster innovation and discovery, and it could speed the global transition to cleaner power.



Get 10TB of cloud storage for life for just £53
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: Through Sept. 3, get Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (10TB) for just £53.04 — that's a 96% discount from the usual £566.26 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Pexels Prism Drive Secure Cloud Storage: Lifetime Subscription (10TB) £53.04 at the Mashable Shop £566.26 Save £513.22 It might be time to do away with the low storage warning for good. If you want to clear s


How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings online for free
Mashable / 36min
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Las Vegas Aces and Dallas Wings are back on the court as the WNBA season continues. Both teams have had a strong season, positioning themselves well for the playoffs. Las Vegas Aces are one of the top performers of the season so far,


Guarding against fraud: Practical tips for recognising and avoiding scams
Mashable / 57min
In a world where scammers seem to be working overtime, protecting yourself from fraud has become an essential life skill. While a good antivirus will make this a much easier task (and these days there are impressive free tools that focus on scam protection), there are still important lessons that everyone should learn in order to protect themselves. Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics,


Canada hits China-made electric cars with 100% tariff
52BBC News / 2h
The move comes after similar announcements, including in the US and European Union.


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for August 27
Mashable / 2h
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 27'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 Connections today: See hints and answers for August 27
Mashable / 3h
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


Sony improves its budget earbuds by making them smaller, lighter, and cheaper
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Sony is following up on its fantastic WF-C500 wireless earbuds by launching a new budget pair: the WF-C510. Like its predecessor, the refresh aims to deliver a high-quality audio experience at an affordable price. This time, however, the series has gone through a slight design change. The WF-C510 is now more compact. Sony reportedly told online outlets that their model is “20 percent smaller and


Hobbyists discover how to insert custom fonts into AI-generated images
Ars Technica - All content / 4h
Enlarge / An AI-generated example of the Cyberpunk 2077 LoRA, rendered with Flux dev. Last week, a hobbyist experimenting with the new Flux AI image synthesis model discovered that it's unexpectedly good at rendering custom-trained reproductions of typefaces. While far more efficient methods of displaying computer fonts have existed for decades, the new technique is useful for AI image hobbyists


Elon Musk unexpectedly offers support for California’s AI bill
26TechCrunch / 5h
Elon Musk has come out in support of California’s SB 1047, a bill that requires makers of very large AI models to create and document safeguards against those models causing serious harm. “This is a tough call and will make some people upset, but, all things considered, I think California should probably pass the SB […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, August 27 (game #443)
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 Tuesday, August 27 (game #177)
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


Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, August 27 (game #946)
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


Want great cheap noise-cancelling headphones? SoundMagic makes amazing value audio gear, and now it's finally doing ANC cans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
We really rate SoundMagic thanks to products such as its SoundMagic E11BT and SoundMagic E80D earbuds. But while the firm makes a wide range of headphones and earbuds that punch way above their price tag, there's been a significant gap in the range to date: ANC over-ears. So we're pleased to see the new SoundMagic P58BT ANC, which fills that gap in some style. These headphones aren't just about t


More bad news for psychedelic drug company: FDA expands probe after rejection
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin speaks onstage during the 2023 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York on September 18, 2023, in New York City. (credit: Getty | John Lamparski ) There's more bad news for the company behind an experimental MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, which the Food and Drug Administration rou


Samsung TVs will get 7 years of updates, starting with 2023 models
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / A Samsung representative demonstrating Tizen OS in February. (credit: Samsung) Samsung will provide operating system updates for its newer TVs for at least seven years, the company announced last week. The updates will first apply to some TVs released in 2023 and TVs released in March 2024. According to Business Korea , Samsung made the announcement regarding the Tizen OS at the Digital


Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock , a mishmash of genres that has been slowly amassing SteamDB-tracked players through an invite-only playtest. Over the weekend, Valve took the "hiding" part out of that "hiding-in-plain-sight" test, launching a bare bones Steam page for Deadlock ,


Lyft is letting you bring your dog with you — here's how the new 'Pet Rides' work
Mashable / 6h
Lyft is rolling out a new feature designed to make rides more inclusive for pet owners across the U.S. Just in time for National Dog Day, the company announced the launch of "Pet Rides," a service allowing riders to bring their pets along for the trip. Riders will pay an additional $4 fee, which goes directly to the driver. This new option aims to ease the stress of traveling with pets, ensuring


The Best Tools and Supplies to Save Time Cleaning
LifeHacker / 6h
I am a big proponent of limiting your cleaning to small, daily chunks of about 15 minutes or so to prevent feeling overwhelmed and build the habit of maintaining a tidy home over time. See, that really works when it comes to building sustainable, long-term progress, but there is one issue: What do you do when the cleaning task ahead of you is a more intense one, like scrubbing or sanitizing? Yes,


Instagram users are begging ChatGPT to roast their photos – and the results are brutal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Getting ‘roasted’ online is a time-honored trend that sees your photos or social media profiles scorched by a clever put-down or three. It’s often self-inflicted by requests from thick-skinned fans who ask particularly talented roasters to target them. Now, there’s a new roaster on the scene, flambeing hundreds of thousands of Instagram users: ChatGPT. The “Ask ChatGPT to Roast Your Feed in One P


TechCrunch Space: The Starliner saga comes to a close — for now
28TechCrunch / 7h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. NASA leadership have made their decision: Starliner will be coming back to Earth — empty. More on that below. Want to reach out with a tip? Email Aria at aria.techcrunch@gmail.com or send a message on Signal at 512-937-3988. You also can send a note to the whole TechCrunch […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Polaris Dawn will push the limits of SpaceX’s human spaceflight program — here’s how to watch it launch live
57TechCrunch / 7h
After a nearly three-year interlude, Jared Isaacman is returning to space. The billionaire entrepreneur first went to orbit as part of the Inspiration4 mission, which made history for having a crew comprised entirely of private citizens, not professional astronauts. But with this next mission, Polaris Dawn, he and mission partner SpaceX have set their sights […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights rese


A review of the Chase Lounge and Terrace at the US Open: Chic lounges with a side of tennis
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Chase has been operating an exclusive lounge at the U.S. Open in Queens, New York, at Flushing Meadows venue for 13 years now. In fact, its presence at the U.S. Open was its first real lounge product before its now-famous Chase airport lounges . For the third open in a row, this year Chase has brought back its outdoor terrace where y


Great news for next-gen GPUs - Nvidia's RTX 5060 may use less power than the RTX 4060
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Nvidia RTX 5000-series has been the subject of many rumors over the last year, with plenty of leaks teasing performance and specs. Thanks to a new rumor, we may have some interesting information concerning the RTX 5060’s power consumption as well. A new statement from Chairman Wu Haijun of Shenzen Hasee Computer Co. (which manufacturers desktops, mini-PCs, and laptops), reported on by VideoCa


The Pixel 9 is nice, but the phone you really want is the Pixel 9 Pro
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Google Pixel 9 holds its own against the more expensive Pro models, with an identical design and the most important Pro specs on board. Should you skip the Pro and get yourself some Peony Pixel 9 love? Absolutely not (sorry Peony, CALL ME!). The Pixel 9 Pro has advantages that justify the price, and more. In fact, depending on how much of a Pixel fan you are, the Pixel 9 Pro may even pay for


OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft support California bill requiring watermarks on AI content
TechCrunch / 7h
OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft have thrown their support behind a California bill requiring tech companies to label AI-generated content, according to letters from the companies viewed by TechCrunch. The bill is headed for a final vote in August. AB 3211 requires watermarks in the metadata of AI-generated photos, videos and audio clips. Lots of AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per


8 Useful PCIe Cards to Put in Your Secondary PCIe Slot
How-To Geek / 7h
Since SLI and CrossFire are dead, many PC gamers aren't using the secondary PCIe slot on their motherboards anymore. Well, your graphics card doesn't have to be lonely since you can install a bunch of different PCIe cards into your motherboard's secondary PCIe slot!


Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest Linked to Sweeping Criminal Investigation
31Wired / 7h
French authorities detained Durov to question him as part of a probe into a wide range of alleged violations—including money laundering and CSAM—but it remains unclear if he will face charges.


What Network Does Google Fi Use?
How-To Geek / 7h
Everyone knows the names of the main carriers in the USAT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizonbut many others are floating around as well. Google Fi Wireless is one of the more popular alternatives to the Big Three, but you may be wondering how it actually works. We'll spill Google's secrets.


Entry Level Macs Might Finally Come With More RAM
LifeHacker / 7h
For over a decade, Apple has shipped most Macs with a standard 8GB of RAM. If you wanted more, you had to pay—a lot . For most models these days, an extra jump in RAM (which is usually in 8GB increments) costs $200. Sure, the MacBook Air starts at $999, but if you want 16GB of RAM, it's actually $1,199. That standard might be changing this year. As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports , Apple is refre


Apple will replace CFO Luca Maestri next year
TechCrunch / 7h
Apple announced today that Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step away from his executive role, effective January 1. Kevan Parekh, Apple’s current VP of Financial Planning, will be promoted to CFO after 11 years at Apple. Maestri has been CFO at Apple since 2014, and he’s now transitioning to a different role in the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Six Senses Telluride slated to open in 2028
The Points Guy / 7h
One of the most luxurious brands under IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to make its U.S. mountain perch debut. Six Senses Telluride is slated to open in 2028, IHG announced Monday. The 77-room and 24-residence Colorado venue is set to be IHG’s first luxury resort and residential property in the Mountain West region of North America. The property will sit just above Telluride in Mountain Village in a b


Make your videos a global phenomenon with AI translation of your own voice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Want to share your video with the world but don't speak several dozen languages? AI video maker D-ID can help you out with that, thanks to its new translation feature. The new AI model will translate videos into 30 different languages, but it's not just dubbing you with a generic voice. D-ID will clone your voice and connect it with a translated script so it sounds like you are speaking a foreign


Free XpresSpa Airport Massages For Chase Sapphire Reserve-Issued Priority Pass Customers
View from the Wing / 8h
Several XpresSpa locations have started offering free 25-minute Zero Gravity Massage Lounger to Priority Pass customers. American Express and Capital One exclude non-lounge experiences. Chase excludes restaurants, but these visits should be eligible. Continue reading ...


7 Tips for Fixing Unusual Word Document Printing
How-To Geek / 8h
Word documents can look great on screen, but what works on screen doesn't always work on paper. Before you print your work, go through these steps so you can rest assured that your document will be presented exactly how you wish.


Did AI Already Peak and Now It’s Getting Dumber?
100+Futurism / 8h
Dumb and Dumber If you think AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT seem dumber than before, you aren't alone. In a blistering opinion column for Computerworld , writer Steven Vaughan-Nichols says he's noticed that all the major publicly-accessible AI models — think brand-name flagships like ChatGPT and Claude — don't work as well as previous versions. "Indeed, all too often, the end result is annoyi


Frontier is Rolling Out 7-Gig Internet Service
How-To Geek / 8h
Fiber internet is constantly improving, as our speeds keep going up for faster and faster Internet. Now, Frontier users are able to enjoy service up to a whopping 7 gigabits.


iPhone 16 cameras: 3 new rumored features you need to know about
Mashable / 8h
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are reportedly getting some camera upgrades. Brace yourselves; the tech bro in your life is about to get even more insufferable — Apple's got another event lined up , And yes, that means the iPhone 16 is on its way. Naturally, this spells more camera upgrades because we all know that’s what truly matters. SEE ALSO: iPhone 16: 5 new rumored features that may


Tomorrow Launch of SpaceX Polaris Dawn- Leading to First Commercial Space Walk
Next Big Future / 8h
Tomorrow should be the start of a SpaceX Dragon mission that will take advantage of Falcon 9 and Dragon’s maximum performance, flying higher than any Dragon mission to date and endeavoring to reach the highest Earth orbit ever flown. Orbiting through portions of the Van Allen radiation belt, Polaris Dawn will conduct research with the ... Read more


Missouri AG’s legal war against Media Matters shot down by federal judge
58Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey arrives to testify at House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. (credit: Getty Images | Bill Clark) A federal judge ordered Missouri's attorney general to halt an investigation into Media Matters for America, a nonprofit journalism organization that earned Elon Musk's wrath when it published an article showing that


Should You Buy a New GPU Now or Wait for Next-Gen GPUs From NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel
How-To Geek / 8h
If your current GPU is getting long in the tooth, youre probably thinking about upgrading it. Considering that all three gaming GPU brands should deliver their next-gen products soon, you might want to postpone the purchase, depending on how much cash you plan to spend on your new GPU.


What are codeshare flights, and how do they work?
The Points Guy / 8h
You may have checked a departures information screen for your flight and found the correct flight time, destination and departure gate, but the flight number differs from the flight you booked. You may also have booked a flight on Delta Air Lines’ website with a Delta flight number, but at your gate, it is an Air France or KLM flight . Why is this? You may be on a codeshare flight. Here’s what yo


Can't Find What You Want on YouTube? Try This Quick Trick
How-To Geek / 8h
You may have begun to notice that your YouTube video searches have been getting clogged with tangentially related recommendations and weird misinterpretationsalmost like YouTubes own search function has become subservient to The Algorithm. Fortunately, there is a workaround for this, and its a little weird.


Watch SpaceX launch 4 people for the first commercial spacewalk
28Mashable / 8h
SpaceX is about to send its human spacecraft farther than ever before in space , and it will do it with a crew of four civilians. During the five-day Polaris Dawn mission, the Crew Dragon capsule is expected to reach its highest-ever orbit of 435 miles above Earth. That's about 185 miles beyond the International Space Station , where the company's spacecraft regularly ferry NASA astronauts. The j


Beware of These Red Flags at a ‘Buy Here, Pay Here’ Car Dealership
LifeHacker / 8h
Buying a car can be a necessity but also a real challenge—especially if you have poor credit or are currently unbanked . While folks with “superprime” credit scores can get a used car loan with an average APR of around 6.8% right now , people dragging a “subprime” score of under 600 might get socked with an APR of close to 19%—or even higher. And that’s if you can even get a loan in the first pla


8 Snapchat Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
How-To Geek / 9h
Social media platforms like Snapchat have become easy targets for malicious actors looking to connect with you and steal your data. While Snapchat regularly implements important security measures on the backend, there are some critical settings you should configure in Snapchat to protect your privacy.


Anthropic publishes the ‘system prompts’ that make Claude tick
21TechCrunch / 9h
Generative AI models aren’t actually human-like. They have no intelligence or personality — they’re simply statistical systems predicting the likeliest next words in a sentence. But like interns at a tyrannical workplace, they do follow instructions without complaint — including initial “system prompts” that prime the models with their basic qualities, and what they should […] © 2024 TechCrunch.


Uber faces $324 million fine for mishandling driver data
Mashable / 9h
Uber has been hit with a monster fine in the EU for failing to safeguard the transfer of driver data. On Monday, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) announced that it is fining Uber 290 million euros, or $325 million USD, for violating the EU's sweeping General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws. Uber accused of insufficient protection of personal data According to the Dutch DPA investi


The travel strikes hitting Europe in the coming weeks
500+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This page will be updated as new information emerges. We always hope your travel will be trouble-free, but there are strikes and other disruptions across Europe to look out for in the coming weeks. If you plan to travel during these dates and need advice, read our guide to insurance policies and strike coverage . Additionally, find out what you may be entitled to in terms of compen


As He Realized His Mistake, Elon Musk Begged Twitter Staff to Turn Off the New Feature He'd Pushed For
1KFuturism / 9h
In late 2022, long before multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk renamed Twitter to X , rumors swirled that he was getting ready to shake up the platform's verification system. His proposal: charge each subscriber for the privilege of being verified without ever doing the homework of actually verifying their identity — a short-sighted and ultimately disastrous decision that Musk reportedly regrett


Always Do This Before Handing Your Android Phone to Someone
How-To Geek / 9h
When a stranger, acquaintance, or even a friend borrows your phone to make a call, you want to make sure that they dont go opening other apps (accidentally or on purpose). Android lets you do exactly that with "App Pinning"heres how it works.


Turns out the ‘death’ of the Control Panel in Windows 11 has been greatly exaggerated, as Microsoft issues a clarification
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Windows 11 and Windows 10 aren’t on the brink of seeing the Control Panel shuffling off into the sunset, Microsoft has clarified. As Ars Technica reports, this follows a string of articles last week that popped up around the Control Panel – which is nearly 40-years-old and plays host to a bunch of settings and options not catered for in Windows 11’s Settings app, many of which are legacy affairs


Watch out — those movie downloads could actually just be vicious new Windows malware
10 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Be careful when looking for pirated movies online - experts have warners many files are out there just to infect your Windows PCs with dangerous malware and infostealers. Cybersecurity researchers from Mandiant have recently discovered a new malware dropper, infecting victims with Lumma Stealer, Hijack Loader, and CryptBot. Lumma, for example, is a known piece of malware that’s been extensively c


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Sonos Era 100
LifeHacker / 9h
The Sonos Era 100 is an improved version of the Sonos One smart speaker, with a much more powerful bass and other improvements. The smart speaker is currently down to its lowest price of $199 (originally $249) after a $50 discount, the lowest price this speaker has been, according to price-checking tools . Sonos Era 100 Black - Wireless, Alexa Enabled Smart Speaker $199.00 at Amazon $249.00 Save


Apple Just Announced Its Big iPhone 16 Event
LifeHacker / 9h
Apple has officially announced its big September event. Members of the media received invites Monday morning to the event, with the tagline "It's Glowtime." Whether it was an in-person invitation or a message welcoming journalists to watch the event online, Apple confirmed the presentation will kick off Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) from Apple Park. That's all the invite confirmed, but it's e


Durov arrest boosts Telegram app downloads
28TechCrunch / 9h
The arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov in France is starting to impact the app’s traction and ranking. On Saturday, the founder was arrested for allegedly allowing illegal activity to thrive on the social app by failing to moderate messages adequately, particularly in areas involving drug trafficking, money laundering and the distribution of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Grab a refurbished Dyson Airwrap on sale for less than $350
Mashable / 9h
SAVE 32%: As of Aug. 26, you can grab a refurbished Dyson Airwrap Complete for just $339.99 at Dyson and Walmart . Typically, refurbished Airwraps go for $499.99, so this deal saves you $160 and costs you $260 less than the Airwrap brand-new at full price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Refurbished Dyson Airwrap Complete Long $339.99 at Dyson and Walmart $499.99 Save $160.00 Dyson dropped a


A new Dyson Airwrap is on the market
Mashable / 9h
Dyson gave their most famous hair tool an upgrade. On Aug. 26, the brand released the Dyson Airwrap i.d. , a multi-styler that comes with a new lineup of attachments and app compatibility designed to make curling hair easier than ever. Models are available for straight to wavy and curly to coily hair — both retail for $599.99, keeping in line with the pricing from past Airwraps. This follows the


Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The longest battery life we've ever recorded
Mashable / 9h
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was unveiled in mid-August alongside the Google Pixel 9 , Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold . I got a chance to review the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL , and while I was blown away by its smooth-and-seamless operation, as well as its quirky AI feature set , nothing could have prepared me for its incredibly long battery runtime. Up until now, according to Mashable's in-house tes


Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón dazzle in trailer for cartel musical 'Emilia Pérez'
Mashable / 9h
Jacques Audiard's musical about a cartel leader who undergoes gender affirming surgery hits Netflix Nov. 13.


iPhone 16 September event date confirmed by Apple: 'It's Glowtime'
26Mashable / 9h
The iPhone 16 event date is Sept. 9, according to an X post from Greg Joswiak , Apple's senior vice president of marketing. This is a slight departure from the Sept. 10 prediction from respected Bloomberg leaker and Apple analyst Mark Gurman who reported that the iPhone 16 event date is Sept. 10. SEE ALSO: iPhone 16: 5 new rumored features that may make you ditch your phone iPhone 16 event date r


Celebrate man's best friend on International Dog Day with these stellar deals
Mashable / 9h
FREE $200 GIFT CARD : August 26 marks International Dog Day! Celebrate with deals across all pet gear. New Chewy customers receive a $20 e-gift card with the purchase of $49 or more. Opens in a new window Credit: Chewy Get a $20 gift card on your first Chewy order of $49 or more Use code WELCOME at checkout August 26 marks International Dog Day, a day to celebrate the pups who make our life bette


OpenAI supports California's AI-watermarking bill
Mashable / 9h
OpenAI has expressed its support for a California bill requiring AI-generated content to be labeled as such. According to Reuters , OpenAI sent a letter of support to California State Assembly member Buffy Wicks, who authored the bill, titled the California Provenance, Authenticity and Watermarking Standards Act ( AB 3211 ). The legislation passed by the state Assembly vote would require AI compa


The best 2% cash-back credit cards
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. While we love earning travel rewards here at TPG, there’s also some real value in using a cash-back credit card to earn cold, hard cash back in your pocket. There are several cards that will give you a solid 2% cash back on every single purchase you make — with hardly any effort. With these fixed 2% cash-b


One of the most adventurous human spaceflights since Apollo may launch tonight
100+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The crew of Polaris Dawn, from L to R: Scott "Kidd" Poteet, Anna Menon, Sarah Gillis, and Jared Isaacman. (credit: Polaris Program/John Kraus) SpaceX is set to launch the 14th crewed flight on its Dragon spacecraft early on Tuesday morning—and it's an intriguing one. This Polaris Dawn mission, helmed and funded by an entrepreneur and billionaire named Jared Isaacman, is scheduled to lif


NatGeo’s Cursed Gold documents rise and fall of notorious 1980s treasure hunter
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal documents the spectacular rise and fall of treasure hunter Tommy Thompson. (credit: Recovery Limited Partnership Liquidating Trust) Many people dream of finding lost or hidden treasure, but sometimes realizing that dream turns out to be a nightmare. Such was the case for Tommy Thompson , an American treasure hunter who famously beat the odds to discover


Telegram CEO Pavel Durov awaits charges in France as firm denies law-breaking
28Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on September 21, 2015, in San Francisco, California. (credit: Getty Images | tSteve Jennings) After the arrest of Telegram CEO and co-founder Pavel Durov in France over the weekend, his detention was extended for up to four days while a judge decides whether he should face criminal charges. "The detention


Next-gen iPhones and other Apple announcements are coming on September 9
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple's next product announcement event is happening on September 9 at 1 pm ET, the company announced today. While most of Apple’s products are updated irregularly, Apple has reliably launched next-generation iPhones every September since the iPhone 5 was announced in 2012. This year, we expect new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. The most reliable rumors about Apple's


US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024
30Ars Technica - All content / 9h
(credit: DOE ) While solar power is growing at an extremely rapid clip, in absolute terms, the use of natural gas for electricity production has continued to outpace renewables. But that looks set to change in 2024, as the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) has run the numbers on the first half of the year and found that wind, solar, and batteries were each installed at a pace that dwarfs new nat


Silent Computers Are Worth The Effort, Here's Why
How-To Geek / 10h
There's no sound in the house that's as obnoxious as the loud hum of a desktop computer. If your PC roars like an airplane that's about to take off when you launch an app or game, maybe it's time to consider building a silent PC. Here's why it's worth the effort.


Best Early Labor Day Deals (2024): Tablets, Streaming Sticks, and More
24Wired / 10h
Now's your chance to save some cash on TVs, smart speakers, and more.


Telegram Turmoil Threatens Chronicle of Russia’s War in Ukraine
52NYT > Technology / 10h
The detention of Telegram’s founder has highlighted the messaging app’s outsized status in Europe’s deadliest war since World War II.


Warrant Against Telegram CEO Linked to Crimes Against Minors
Futurism / 10h
Arrested Developers French authorities arrested Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov shortly after landing in his private jet in Paris. The highly unusual incident led to plenty of speculation online, with news reports suggesting the Russian-born billionaire was arrested for failing to moderate illegal activities on the social media platform. Now, a new statement posted by Jean-Michel Bernigaud,


Samsung's new ultra-short throw projectors bring the 4K theater experience to your home
22TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Back during CES 2024, Samsung previewed four tantalizing ultra-short throw (UST) projectors . We’ve heard very little about them since then, however, out of nowhere, the tech giant decided to launch two of the quartet: the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9 . To understand what makes these so good (and expensive), you first need to understand what ultra short throw means. UST is an alternative to long-thr


How Pavel Durov, Telegram’s Founder, Went From Russia’s Mark Zuckerberg to Wanted Man
200+NYT > Technology / 10h
Pavel Durov’s anti-establishment streak helped him create one of the world’s biggest online platforms, which emphasizes free speech. It also put a target on his back.


Windows 11 could get updates that install without a reboot, as a Microsoft blunder hints these are coming with version 24H2
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
We’ve heard before that Windows 11 could be getting a ‘hot-patching’ feature with version 24H2, arriving later this year , whereby (some) future cumulative updates won’t require a reboot – and we’ve just been treated to another clue that this might come to fruition. Windows Latest reports that PhantomOfEarth on X flagged up a new support article for hot-patching in Windows 11, though there’s a tw


Earn bonus points: Bilt Rewards expands into health care with new Walgreens partnership
The Points Guy / 10h
TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Bilt Rewards , the program known for helping members earn points on rent payments , just announced its latest venture: a partnership with major drugstore chain Walgreens. Thanks to this new relationship, Bilt members will have an easier time using their Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account benefits, and they can earn extra re


Passenger Decides To Divorce His Wife While Their Delta Flight Prepares To Take Off
View from the Wing / 10h
If you're going to have an argument with someone you're traveling with, maybe wait until you reach the hotel or make it home? And if this is on the outbound portion of the journey, maybe you don't want to spoil the vacation itself where you may be stuck with them in an unfamiliar place? Continue reading ...


Priority Pass Airport Spas: Be Relax & XpresSpa
500+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Priority Pass is the world’s largest network of independent airport lounges, with over 1,300 locations around the world . While most Priority Pass locations are traditional lounges, the network also has some other unique experiences, including dozens of airport restaurants , resting facilities , and more. Priority Pass has just expanded the number of airport spa locations that select members can


Arc Search Browser is Coming to Android
How-To Geek / 10h
Arc Search, the new AI-powered browser by The Browser Company, is coming to Android soon. Arc posted the update on the official Threads account, along with a quick preview of the Arc Search Android app.


Care.com to pay customers $8.5M in FTC settlement for deceiving caregivers, families
TechCrunch / 10h
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requiring Care.com, a platform for gig workers in the eldercare and child care space, to pay $8.5 million in refunds for deceiving caregivers who were looking for jobs and making it difficult for families to cancel their paid memberships. The agency said on Monday that the company’s marketing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o


Eight Cleaning Products TikTok Absolutely Loves
LifeHacker / 10h
Whether you get your tidying inspo from CleanTok influencers , Pinterest, or the stuff your aunt shares on Facebook, a lot of home advice these days comes from social media. Sometimes, the viral content is about methodology , but other times, it centers on specific products and tools. Here are some of the most popular cleaning tools, as well as what they’re used for, where you can get them, and h


How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac
LifeHacker / 10h
The screenshot function on your Mac allows you to capture or record and save or share whatever is on your screen, whether that's an image, a specific window, or a video tutorial. This guide walks you through all the ways to use and customize your Mac's built-in screenshot tool. Use standard screenshot shortcuts Your Mac has a handful of keyboard shortcuts for quickly capturing screenshots. To gra


Dr. Fauci Hospitalized With Rare Disease
32Futurism / 10h
Anthony Fauci, the doctor who became synonymous with the American government's response to the COVID pandemic, was hospitalized with a virus — this time the rare West Nile virus, according to The New York Times , though he's now recovering at home. Fauci, the 83-year-old former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CBS that he started feeling tired, chilly an


Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest home port might surprise you
The Points Guy / 11h
Would you sign up for a cruise that starts in Helsinki? Norwegian Cruise Line is betting on it. The world’s third-largest cruise brand on Thursday unveiled plans for summer voyages from the Finnish capital — something that almost no other line offers. The sailings, which will kick off in 2026, will be the first Norwegian has offered from Helsinki in the 58-year history of the brand. They will als


Indiegogo introduces its new guaranteed shipping program
Engadget / 11h
Indiegogo has just introduced a Shipping Guarantee program to assure buyers they’ll get their products. Previously, there was no guarantee that you would receive the product you backed, but things are now changing. The program will be open to companies that have a reliable track record on the crowdfunding platform. Having a history of successful campaigns will help increase the chances of being a


Ending soon: Earn 75,000 miles plus a $250 travel credit with the Venture Rewards
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the most valuable bonuses on a credit card is coming to an end soon. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for beginners and experts who want an easy way to earn miles without much effort. For a limited time, the card is offering new applicants the chance to earn 75,000 bonus


Which Southwest Business Credit Card Is Best?
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card or Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card Chase and Southwest Airlines have a suite co-branded credit cards , including two business cards. In this post, I wanted to compare the two business cards. While they have a lot of overlap, they also have some major differences, so which is most lucrative? C


The HVAC "gold rush" — how the company behind your washing machine now wants to cool data centers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
LG Electronics, which is currently undergoing a strategic transformation to become a "Smart Life Solution Company," focusing on innovation and growth under its Future Vision 2030 strategy launched in 2023, has outlined plans to expand its business to meet these goals. During an investor forum on August 21 at LG Sciencepark in Seoul, CEO William Cho reviewed the company's progress, asFuture Vision


A lot of new in-car tech is “not necessary,” survey finds
31Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / Mercedes-Benz got into the passenger infotainment game with the EQS. (credit: Mercedes-Benz) Jumping into a new car from the driver's seat of something built before 2010 can cause quite the case of future shock. Over that time, automakers have been on a technology frenzy, loading up new vehicles with all manner of gizmos, gadgets, and features, some meant to make your life easier, other


Palico is now the first FINRA-approved company to facilitate online LP-led secondaries deals
TechCrunch / 11h
Limited partners selling their investment stakes in venture capital funds to other LPs on the secondary market is nothing new. But traditionally these transactions happen offline through an opaque network of brokers that could charge costly fees and prove prohibitive for certain LPs to participate. Palico is looking to change that. Paris-based Palico quietly got […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights


Arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram Founder, Is Part of Broad Investigation in France
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
A case was opened last month to investigate child pornography, drug sales, fraud and other criminal activities on the platform. The app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was detained over the weekend near Paris.


This Battery-Powered Push Lawn Mower Is $125 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 11h
The Greenworks 80V 21" Brushless Push Lawn Mower offers a simple push-button start and smooth operation for $374.49 (down from $499.99). The two included 2.0Ah batteries give you up to 40 minutes of run time, which, on paper, should be enough for cutting up to half an acre—but the actual run time depends on your lawn. Reviewers mention that thicker or damp grass can eat into that runtime. So, if


How a Stock’s Opening Price Is Set for the Day (and Why It Matters)
LifeHacker / 11h
For the average investor, the headlines have been terrifying lately: Japan's stock market in free fall , the NASDAQ dropping precipitously , and the constant threat of a looming U.S. recession . Sometimes, news like this can cause many stocks to open much lower (potentially signaling a correction) or higher (possibly indicating a rally). These movements at market open can be the start of broader,


SpaceX Preparing to Drain All Air From Spacecraft While Astronauts Are Inside
66Futurism / 11h
Dawn Mower SpaceX is set to launch its Polaris Dawn mission as early as tomorrow morning from Florida's Cape Canaveral. A workhorse Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Crew Dragon spacecraft, dubbed Resilience, into orbit with a crew of four space tourists on board. The most exciting part of the mission — led by billionaire jet pilot and space traveler Jared Isaacman — is that three days in, it's slat


The 7 best stand-alone credit cards
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The worst-kept secret of travel rewards is that credit card welcome bonuses, not flown-in-seat flight miles or paid hotel stays, are typically the best way to earn points and miles these days. That, along with complimentary bonus categories, is why a multi-card strategy such as the Chase Trifecta works wel


Mitrix Bio Leveraging Mitochondria Transfer for Antiaging
Next Big Future / 11h
Mitochondrial dysfunction is implicated in dozens of age- related diseases, including Alzheimer’s, retinal disease, liver dysfunction, immune senescence, and more. Mitrix Bio has pioneered a new way of addressing these diseases, using young bioreactor-grown mitochondria encased in vesicles, which they call Mitlets. Mitochondrial energy declines as we age, causing a wide array of chronic diseases.


Niantic aims to build a richer 3D map of the world with a new version of Scaniverse app
TechCrunch / 11h
Niantic is releasing a new version of its Scaniverse app to let users capture objects around them with more details. Scaniverse 4 will allow users to capture places and objects in 3D through a Gaussian splatting technique, which captures more data points about an object for accurate and rich representation with faster rendering. The company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Samsung Launches the Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 4K UST Projectors
How-To Geek / 12h
Samsung is bolstering its premium projector lineup with the Premiere 9 and Premiere 7 UST 4K projectors. These items, while costly, offer impressive specs in a convenient all-in-one package.


The iPhone 16 Will Be Revealed on September 9
How-To Geek / 12h
Apple has confirmed its next product announcement event will take place on September 9, 2024. Were expecting the reveal of the iPhone 16 series, and possibly other devices.


Universal Studios Hollywood debuting new event featuring ‘Star Trek,’ Dungeons & Dragons and more
The Points Guy / 12h
For years, Universal Studios Hollywood has immersed theme park fans into the world of their favorite films, TV shows and video games. Visitors can see how movie magic is made on the backlot Studio Tour , fly over Hogwarts Castle on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and race to the finish line on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge . Related: Thrills for all ages: The best rides at Universal Studi


Apple just sent out invites for the iPhone 16 event – 'It's Glowtime.' is set for September 9
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
We’ve all been expecting an Apple event in September , and the technology giant just made it official. On Monday, Apple sent out invitations to guests for a special event on September 9, titled "It's Glowtime." It’ll all kick off at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm BST on September 9, 2024 (3am September 10 AEST), at Apple Park, but fear not if you didn’t score an invite. The event will be broadcast live, and


Beam Mobility secretly deployed ‘phantom’ e-scooters in Australia and NZ to dodge fees and boost profits
TechCrunch / 12h
Shared e-scooter startup Beam Mobility has placed hundreds of extra “phantom” scooters on city streets in Australia and New Zealand to avoid paying vehicle registration fees to local governments, according to a two-part report from The Australian. Cities place caps on the number of vehicles operators can deploy to avoid saturating streets and sidewalks with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


Western Sydney Airport Opening Late 2026
98One Mile at a Time / 12h
While we see airports open new terminals pretty frequently, it’s not often we see a new international airport open altogether. After all, airports require a lot of vacant land, and that can be tough to find near large popular centers. Along those lines, Sydney will be getting a second major airport in a couple of years, and in this post, I wanted to take a closer look at what we know so far. This


12 best Hilton all-inclusive resorts
100+The Points Guy / 12h
Over the past few years, major hotel companies have invested heavily in all-inclusive resorts and started breathing new life into a vacation format that might once have been considered less than stellar. Now you can stay at fabulous all-inclusive resorts that are perfect for honeymooners , ones that are just for adults and many that are great for the whole family . One brand that has really leane


Grab the Amazon Kindle for just $84 today
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $15: As of today, Aug. 26, you can grab the Amazon Kindle for just $84.99 at Amazon. The sale price saves shoppers 15%, taking it down from $99.99 to $84.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $84.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $15.00 Whether you're a library card carrier or someone who wants to get back into reading, the Amazon Kindle puts a whole world of books into the palm of y


iPhone 16: 5 new rumored features that may make you ditch your phone
Mashable / 12h
The i Phone 16 buzz is getting louder and louder as we approach its reported announcement date of Sept. 10 . As someone who's been tracking the iPhone 16 rumor mill all year, there are dozens of credible rumors about the iPhone 16. But the question is, which rumors will likely get the masses to upgrade? I've decided to round up five new rumored features across the iPhone 16 — including iPhone 16,


Apple iPhone 16 event set for September 9 with ‘Glowtime’ invite
TechCrunch / 12h
Apple will unveil its iPhone 16 lineup on September 9, as the company has started sending out press invites on Monday for the upcoming event. The official announcement comes as previous reports had claimed that the event would take place on September 10. Apple is using the tagline “It’s Glowtime” for the event, which will […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


This RISC-V Tablet Can Run Ubuntu and (Maybe) Android
How-To Geek / 12h
DeepComputing has unveiled a new RISC-V tablet, the DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II. While the DC-ROMA RISC-V Pad II is great for those interested in trying RISC-V technology, there are many better choices for those who want a mainstream tablet.


How to book Delta award flights with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club points
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Though Virgin Atlantic joined SkyTeam in early 2023, its Flying Club loyalty program may not be as well known as some of its alliance partners’ programs — especially Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles . However, Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club program has so many great partner redemptions that it’s worth getting to k


This sneaky Linux malware went undetected for years, and is using all-new attack tactics
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A novel piece of Linux malware, which grants its operators the ability to remotely access the compromised device, has been hiding in plain sight for more than two years now, experts have warned. Stroz Friedberg, which discovered the malware and wrote an in-depth explainer, said the malware is called “sedexp”, and has been evading detection since 2022. While granting the attackers remote access to


HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max might be the pro drones to make your 'follow me' dreams come true
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Not content to serve just beginners, HoverAI is flying into the pro space with two new foldable camera drones: the HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 Pro Max. Both bring better cameras, more speed, more intelligence, and more flight time. The new drones combine the best of HoveAir X1's intelligence with up to 4K video shooting capability on the Pro model and up to 8K at 60fps on the X1 Pro Max. The


Uber Fined $324 Million by Dutch Watchdog Over Driver Data Protection
NYT > Technology / 12h
The authorities in the Netherlands said the ride-hailing company had violated European data protection laws when it sent sensitive information to the United States.


Apple's iPhone 16 event is set for September 9
98Engadget / 12h
With Google's Pixel 9 event in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to the industry's next big showcase. Apple's iPhone 16 event, arguably the biggest date on the tech world's fall calendar, will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET. Apple is using the tagline "It's Glowtime" on an invite it sent to the media. As usual, the event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company's


How to Watch Tomorrow's Nintendo Direct
LifeHacker / 12h
It is once again time for another Nintendo Direct. The company announced its upcoming presentation in a Monday post on X , giving just one day's notice for the Direct. While this presentation might not be what all Nintendo fans are looking for, there should be some interesting news nonetheless. If you want to see the news break as it happens, make sure to tune in live. What will Nintendo announce


If You Want Quiche Without the Work, Make This Savory Cobbler
LifeHacker / 12h
I consider quiche to be an all-day kind of food. Sure, it’s egg-forward and that makes it a prime candidate for breakfast, but pile a loose salad next to it and suddenly you’ve got a lovely lunch or dinner. Sadly, many people avoid