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Monday, September 30, 2024

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Buy $150+ Delta Gift Card, Get $10 Starbucks Gift Card
1KOne Mile at a Time / 19h
Delta is back with another promotion for buying gift cards… Starbucks bonus gift card with Delta gift card purchase Here’s an easy promotion that could be worth taking advantage of. In celebration of National Coffee Day, if you purchase a $150+ Delta gift card , you can receive $10 worth of Starbucks gifts as a bonus: The Delta gift cards can be redeemed 72 hours after purchase, and have no expir



YouTube blocks videos from Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, others in dispute with SESAC
75TechCrunch / 13h
A number of YouTube videos featuring music from artists such as Adele, Green Day, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, and R.E.M. have been unplayable in the United States since Saturday. For example, if you try to play Dylan’s “Like A Rolling Stone” (whether it’s the classic album recording or a live performance), you are instead told: “This […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Microsoft explains how Windows 11’s controversial Recall feature is now ready for release – it’s coming to Copilot+ PCs in November
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
Microsoft has provided an update on Windows 11’s Recall feature – which has been on ice for some time now , since its revelation caused a massive stir due to security and privacy worries – and when it plans to forge ahead with the feature and bring it to Copilot+ PCs. As the BBC reports, Microsoft said in a statement that the plan is to launch Recall on CoPilot+ laptops in November, with a bunch




Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Monday, September 30, 2024


LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 30, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in three. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 30, Wordle #1,199! 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 w


This 15-course learn-to-code bundle is only £29.89
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Through Oct. 27, you can get the 15-course 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle for only £29.89 (reg. £1,121.83). Whether you’re looking to start a career in coding or just want to learn for fun, the 2024 Premium Learn to Code Certification Bundle is great for beginners and experienced users alike. With 15 online coding courses and 213 hours of content, this collection of lesso


Fidelity has cut X’s value by 79% since Musk purchase
43TechCrunch / 1h
Elon Musk’s X is now valued at less than a quarter of its $44 billion purchase price, according to a new estimate from investor Fidelity. The asset manager, which helped Musk acquire the social network formerly known as Twitter, has further reduced the value of its holding in X to a total markdown of 78.7% […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


"It's an AI revolution" — Acer unveils the TravelMate P6 14 AI, a powerful business laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors and advanced AI tools for enhanced productivity
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Acer has released a new AI-driven laptop designed with business professionals purely in mind. The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI comes with a choice of Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 5 processors and it supports a suite of powerful AI tools to help businesses improve productivity and collaboration - including Copilot+ PC AI experiences available through free updates later in 2024. The laptop’s AI-powered


Leak reveals new entry-level Kindle could arrive as soon as this week
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The base model of the Amazon Kindle (2022) has been out of stock on the online retail giant's shopping sites in various territories for a while now and there's probably a good explanation why. It seems as though Amazon is ready to release a new Kindle ereader soon. A Spanish retailer accidentally listed a new 2024 edition of the entry-level Kindle on its site (as spotted by Good e-Reader ), with


NYT Strands hints, answers for September 30
Mashable / 2h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of


How to Move Your Windows 11 Installation to a New Drive
How-To Geek / 3h
Do you want to move your Windows 11 OS files to an SSD to improve your computer's speed? Or is your current drive running out of space, and you want to move the OS files to one with more space? Whatever the reason may be, it's very easy to move your Windows 11 OS files to a new drive.


Microsoft Teams Isn't Just for Work: Here's How I Use It at Home
How-To Geek / 3h
Microsoft Teams has replaced Skype for Business for more than half a decade, but Microsoft Teams can also be used outside your work environment. In this article, I'll outline why you should consider using it, where to find it, and some of the things I use it for. I invite you to give it a try too.


How the 'Industry' Season 3 finale pulled off that heartbreaking Robert and Yasmin moment
Mashable / 3h
Industry 's Season 3 finale is both a blessing and a curse for viewers who ship Robert Spearing (Harry Lawtey) and Yasmin Kara-Hanani (Marisa Abela). After three seasons of buildup, the pair finally admit their love for each other and have sex for the first time. Then, just hours later, Sir Henry Muck (Kit Harington) announces that he and Yasmin are engaged. Talk about whiplash. SEE ALSO: 'Indust


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 30
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 September 30'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: Mahj


California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill
49BBC News / 4h
The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence.


Assassin's Creed Shadows release date delayed to 2025
28BBC News / 4h
The highly-anticipated game's launch has been pushed back from November to 14 February 2025.


NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for September 30
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


How I Use Microsoft Word to Instantly Check Documents for Plagiarism
How-To Geek / 4h
Microsoft Word isn't just for typing documents; it has a built-in feature called the Similarity Checker that checks your document plagiarism right from your word editor. This tool not only highlights potential plagiarism but also guides you in citing sources correctly.


What we’re listening to: Harlequin (or LG 6.5), Rack and more
Engadget / 5h
In What We're Listening To, Engadget writers and editors discuss some of the recent music releases we've had on repeat. This installment has everything from jazz standards to The Jesus Lizard. Lady Gaga - Harlequin I wasn’t even a minute into Harlequin before I had the realization, Oh, I am going to become so annoying in my love for this. Unfortunately for everyone in my life (and doubly so becau


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Monday, September 30 (game #477)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Monday, September 30 (game #211)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, September 30 (game #980)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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


Roy Lichtenstein, Nude Reading, 1994
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
the-flying-salmon : Roy Lichtenstein, Nude Reading , 1994


California Gov. Newsom vetoes bill SB 1047 that aims to prevent AI disasters
20Engadget / 8h
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed bill SB 1047, which aims to prevent bad actors from using AI to cause "critical harm" to humans. The California state assembly passed the legislation by a margin of 41-9 on August 28, but several organizations including the Chamber of Commerce had urged Newsom to veto the bill . In his veto message on Sept. 29, Newsom said the bill is "well-intentioned" but


Last Chance: Get a Top VPN for $2.19/Mo with This PIA VPN Offer
Gizmodo / 8h
Private Internet Access may be an affordable VPN, but it's currently offering a huge promotion on its 2-year subscription. It would be a shame to miss out.


Apple’s rumored smart display may arrive in 2025 running new homeOS
49Engadget / 8h
Apple is planning to debut a new operating system called homeOS with its long-rumored smart displays, the first of which is expected to arrive as soon as 2025, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. Reports of a HomePod-like device with a display have been swirling for over a year, and Gurman said just this summer that Apple is working on a tabletop smart display equipped with a robotic arm that


Gov. Newsom vetoes California’s controversial AI bill, SB 1047
24TechCrunch / 9h
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a high-profile bill that would have regulated the development of AI. The bill was authored by State Senator Scott Wiener and would have made companies that develop AI models liable for implementing safety protocols to prevent “critical harms.” The rules would only have applied to models that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Dirty Plane Complaints Are Stacking Up Against United Airlines And Passengers Won’t Stay Silent [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
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 ...


California’s Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Sweeping A.I. Legislation
42NYT > Technology / 9h
The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed.


danskjavlarna: Source details and larger version. All sorts of...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
danskjavlarna : Source details and larger version . All sorts of vintage book imagery is here in my virtual stacks.


The Wild Robot Strides to Opening Weekend Success
43Gizmodo / 10h
Dreamworks' newest CG kids flick went above its projections, while Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis struggles to get off the ground.


Yes, You Can Get the Epic Games Store on Your Linux PC. Here's How
21How-To Geek / 10h
The Linux gaming community has grown rapidly over the past few years, thanks to open-source game development and compatibility layers. With all these games, Epic games are also making headlines in the Linux community. It's now easier than ever to run Epic games on Linux.


Wait, now Broadcom makes GPUs? Nvidia could face unexpected foe in China as ByteDance could use rival bigger than Intel, AMD, Arm and Qualcomm to design its AI chips
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
US trade restrictions have created significant obstacles for Chinese companies, limiting their access to advanced AI hardware needed to remain competitive globally. Nvidia’s H20 GPUs, scaled-down versions of the powerful H100, were developed to meet export control requirements but still come with a hefty price tag of around $10,000 per unit. Even at that price, the availability of these GPUs is l


I Wish I'd Found These 5 Handy Android Features Sooner
How-To Geek / 11h
Android devices are packed with features that can upgrade your experience. Ive unearthed some gems that I wish Id known about sooner. From tracking notifications to sharing Wi-Fi effortlessly, these five handy features can enhance how we use our phones. Lets check them out!


Absolute Wonder Woman’s Creators on Diana’s Hellish Reinvention
Gizmodo / 11h
Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman discuss making a new, but familiar Wonder Woman in a fresh new DC universe.


8 Things You Can Do to Improve Wi-Fi on Samsung Galaxy Phones
How-To Geek / 11h
It can be frustrating when youre trying to use your Samsung Galaxy smartphone but realize your Wi-Fi signal is poor. You might not be able to change your network, but you dont always have to move, either, because there are some built-in features on Samsung phones that can improve your Wi-Fi signal.


“annie first encounter”
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
20th-century-railroading : “annie first encounter” Having completed their work at the GTW Durand, Michigan yard this trio of Ann Arbor GP35’s on train TF-5 is on the home stretch for the crew for the terminal in Owosso. The sun has set however this my first Annie encounter did not stop me from dropping the shutter settings on the Argus C3 filled with Kodachrome II and tried a pan under pink hued


The Dangers of Treating ChatGPT Like a Companion
How-To Geek / 12h
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are really easy to talk to. Send them a message at any time of day, and theyll reply in seconds. Or, speak to them through voice chat, and they'll respond and emote just like a regular human friend would. However, AI chatbots are not humans or your friends, and it can be dangerous to forget that!


'SNL' Weekend Update: Bowen Yang as Moo Deng as Chappell Roan on the pitfalls of sudden fame
Mashable / 12h
On 'SNL's Weekend Update, the internet's favorite baby hippo Moo Deng stopped by to establish some boundaries.


TerraMaster unveils mindblowing ultra compact SSD NAS that can take up to 8 drives — 64TB of NVMe storage is great, especially with a 10GbE LAN port
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
TerraMaster has launched its latest storage solution, the F8 SSD NAS, as part of its 2024 fall product lineup. This NAS device provides up to 64TB of storage across 8 NVMe M.2 SSD bays, making it ideal for data-intensive tasks such as 4K video editing, large-scale backups, and business operations requiring fast access to large datasets. There are two versions available: the F8 SSD, with a regular


Upscaling Is Not a "Crutch" for Gaming, It's a Solution to a Problem We Created
How-To Geek / 12h
You might have seen a certain kind of gaming enthusiast who insists that only pure, raw, native pixels pushed onto their screen count as computer graphics. Upscaling technology like DLSS or PSSR is "cheating" or a way for developers to avoid "optimizing" their games, because their requirements include use of these technologies. Is that really the case?


Samsung drops another hint that Galaxy AI won't be free beyond 2025
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Take a close look at the press releases for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 FE , Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus , or Samsung Galaxy S10 Ultra , and you'll notice a footnote pointing to a future where some Galaxy AI features require a payment. As spotted by SamMobile , the exact text reads:

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Technology News and More-Sunday Edition...

 Technology News and More...





Black hole shot a beam through space. NASA snapped stunning footage.

200+Mashable / 21h
The M87 galaxy is monstrous. It contains several trillions of stars, compared to our Milky Way 's hundreds of billions. And the supermassive black hole at its center is shooting an outstretched beam of energy into space . The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA and the European Space Agency, has captured a new image of this energetic cosmic event, which produces a beam of superheated gas 3,0


Meta offers a glimpse through its supposed iPhone killer: Orion
100+TechCrunch / 14h
For years, Silicon Valley and Wall Street have questioned Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to invest tens of billions of dollars into Reality Labs. This week, Meta’s wearables division unveiled a prototype of its Orion smart glasses, a form factor the company believes one day could replace the iPhone. That idea sounds crazy… but maybe a little […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal us


Berkeley Coding Professor Says Even Grads With 4.0 GPA Can't Find Jobs


500+Futurism / 19h
Book of Job A Berkeley computer scientist is raising alarm bells about the state of the labor market for new college graduates struggling to find work. In a LinkedIn post , UC Berkeley's James O'Brien said that even his students who achieved top-tier grade point averages are failing to find work post-graduation. "Previously, a Berkeley [computer science] graduate, even if not a top student, would



Global Birthrate Collapse Will Be Worse than The Black Death
Next Big Future / 7min
Jim Rickards warns of the collapse in China’s population and collapse in global population. Nextbigfuture described these issues in mid-2023 over 15 months ago. I described the collapse as worse than the black death and Jim use the same description. Jim Rickards is an economist, lawyer, and investment banker with 40 years of experience in ... Read more
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Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, September 29, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 29, 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 September 29, Wordle #1,198! 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 Yor


Practise using top AI tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E with £18.67 course bundle
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Learn how to use AI on your own with this ChatGPT and Gemini AI training bundle, on sale for only £18.67 (reg. £590.83) through Sept. 29. Opens in a new window Credit: Eduonix Learning Solutions The 2024 Complete ChatGPT & Gemini AI Advanced E-Degree £18.67 at the Mashable Shop £590.83 Save £572.16 AI tools are common enough that you may be able to master them through trial and error, but


Nine travel influencers on Instagram to help plan your next adventure
Mashable / 3h
Executing a good vacation takes time, effort, and, ultimately, a whole lot of luck. Of course, there are some issues associated with the industry, including environmental impact and a heightened focus on consumerism, but when you're in the research phase of a new trip, you might want to find some influencers to take you along for the ride. SEE ALSO: How to use Tripadvisor’s AI-powered assistant t


How to watch Manchester United vs. Tottenham online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch Manchester United vs. Tottenham 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 . It's always exciting when any of the "top six" teams from the Premier League clash. And this weekend, Erik ten Hag's Manchester United host Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur. Both teams have the same stats so far this seaso


How to watch Raiders vs. Browns online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It is possible to live stream select NFL fixtures without spending anything, including the upcoming matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns. And you don't need to be a tech wiz to unlock these free streams. Anyone can liv


How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This La Liga season is still in its early stages, but all the familiar faces are at the top of the league standings. Two of those sides are meeting in a huge matchup this weekend, and you can watch all the action without spending anythin


How to watch Colts vs. Steelers online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The NFL is up and running, with a number of teams making early statements of intent. The Steelers are one of those teams, with a number of strong performances in the first few rounds of the new campaign. Next for the Pittsburgh Steelers


How to watch Falcons vs. Saints online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Live streaming the NFL for free is not easy, but nothing is impossible with a VPN. There are a bunch of free streaming platforms offering coverage of this NFL season, and you can access them all with a VPN by your side, including Atlanta Fa


Groundbreaking wireless tech that can run on coin batteries for months hits new milestone — HaLow achieves 10-mile range in latest real-world test
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Wi-Fi HaLow is a low-power, long-range variant of Wi-Fi, based on the IEEE 802.11ah standard. It operates in the sub-GHz range (850-950 MHz), enabling it to penetrate obstacles such as walls and buildings and connect a larger number of IoT devices over much greater distances. In February, Morse Micro showcased Wi-Fi HaLow’s capabilities by achieving a 3-kilometer (1.8 miles) video call , setting


NYT Strands hints, answers for September 29
Mashable / 4h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of


CONCAT vs. TEXTJOIN: Which Should You Use in Excel?
How-To Geek / 4h
Manually combining data from two or more cells into another cell would take time and inevitably result in errors, especially if you're dealing with lots of data. Excel is designed to automate time-consuming tasks, and the CONCAT and TEXTJOIN functions are textbook examples of this in action.


The 8 Best Hidden Microsoft Word Features
How-To Geek / 4h
Want to impress your friends and coworkers? Try these hidden Microsoft Word features! You may have used Microsoft Word for years, but you haven't fully taken advantage of its capabilities. I'll share eight hidden Word features that often go unnoticed. Let's dive in.


Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 29
Mashable / 5h
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 September 29'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: Mahj


NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for September 29
Mashable / 6h
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


Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, September 29 (game #979)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, September 29 (game #476)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, September 29 (game #210)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


Here’s a peek at how A Minecraft Movie will handle crafting
32Engadget / 9h
The team behind the upcoming Minecraft movie shared a new clip during Minecraft Live that expands on the brief crafting moment we saw in the polarizing first teaser . The scene comes in the middle of a discussion between Mojang creative director Torfi Frans Olafsson and A Minecraft Movie director Jared Hess, at 4:51 . The segment also gives us our first look at the movie’s interpretation of a Min


Your guide to United Million Miler status
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Whether you’re a dedicated business traveler or a passionate jet-setter, reaching United Million Miler status is a testament to your loyalty. Although it requires a lot of flying on paid tickets, Million Miler members enjoy United Premier status for life. In fairness, only a small percentage of United MileagePlus mem


Hilton Honors Amex Card review: Solid perks and no annual fee
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Hilton Honors American Express Card overview The Hilton Honors American Express Card is Hilton’s no-annual-fee (see rates and fees ) entry-level cobranded product. Featuring bonus points on eligible Hilton purchases and complimentary Hilton Honors Silver status, the card is a solid option for new cardmembe


Chinese scientists use americium to produce ultra-compact nuclear battery that could perhaps one day replace lithium batteries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Scientists from across several Chinese institutions have unveiled a new ultra-compact nuclear battery that has the potential to replace the existing power sources used in everyday tech. Powered by Americium, this new battery reportedly achieves an energy conversion efficiency up to 8,000 times greater than previous models, suggesting it could one day serve as a substitute for conventional lithium


X faces additional $1.9M fine to end ban in Brazil
TechCrunch / 10h
X (formerly Twitter) could soon resume service in Brazil — if it’s willing to pay an additional fine. Reuters and other publications have reported on an order from the country’s Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes stating that the Elon Musk-owned social network could “immediately return to its activities in national territory” if it pays […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Delta CEO Rips Into Pete Buttigieg, Says It Got Ugly: “You Can Imagine the Private Conversation We Had”
View from the Wing / 10h
After Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called Ed Bastian , ‘reminding him about his airline’s responsibilities to passengers’, the airline became more reasonable covering costs for stranded passengers . Delta had previously refused to pay for tickets that travelers were stuck buying on other airlines. However, CEO Bastian has put Buttigieg on blast over this. Continue reading ...


Weekly Review: September 28, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 11h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m back at home, after quite the exciting couple of weeks of travel to Latin America. Don’t worry, I have another review trip planned shortly, so there will be lots of travel content. On the points & travel front, this week Southwest revealed more details about its passenger experience changes, Air France announced it would install Starlink Wi-Fi


Frank R. Dickinson (1874-1961), ‘Mother Float’, “The Quarto”, 1898 Source
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
thefugitivesaint : Frank R. Dickinson (1874-1961), ‘Mother Float’, “The Quarto”, 1898 Source


Meta rethinks smart glasses with Orion
24TechCrunch / 11h
Meta Connect 2024 was this week, showcasing new hardware and software to support two of the company’s big ambitions: AI and the metaverse. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced new Quest headsets, updates to Meta’s Llama AI model, and real-time video capabilities of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The biggest reveal, though, was Orion, a true AR glasses […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona


Brazil isn't done fining Elon Musk and X
Mashable / 11h
If you thought the fight between Brazil and X (and its owner Elon Musk ) was coming to a close without one last obstacle, you'd be sorely mistaken. It started a few weeks ago, when Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to take down what Moraes considered misinformation and fake news on the site. Musk refused the Court's demands, and Brazil responded by barring the social m


Todd Philips Thinks His Joker Would Have a Somehow More Homoerotic View of Batman
Gizmodo / 11h
Everyone knows Joker's obsessed with Batman, and even Phillips thinks that fixation could be applied to his take of the villain.


Brian Williams might host a live election night special for Amazon
24TechCrunch / 11h
Amazon Prime Video could be getting into the live news business, if only for one night. Variety reports that the company is in talks with longtime NBC and MSNBC news anchor Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special, competing with more traditional TV news broadcasts to offer non-partisan coverage of the U.S. presidential […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only


Judge rejects Apple’s last-minute request for a deadline extension in Epic case
Engadget / 11h
Apple tried at the last second to get out of producing a trove of documents by Monday as it was ordered to in its ongoing dispute with Epic, and Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson is not having it. In early August, the company was given a deadline of September 30 to produce documents relating to the changes it made to its App Store rules this year, which was its attempt to satisfy an injunction. Appl


historicalbookimages:🐅 Buffon’s Natural history,. London:Printed...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
historicalbookimages : 🐅 Buffon’s Natural history,. London:Printed for the Proprietor, and sold by H. D. Symonds, 1797-1807.


New to OneDrive? The 8 Tips You Need to Know
How-To Geek / 12h
OneDrive offers more features beyond just uploading and storing your files on the cloud. If you're new to OneDrive, here's a list of useful tips to get you started on the right foot.


Razer Is Making a Gaming Haptic Pad for Your Chair
LifeHacker / 12h
Following Razer’s wide release of its controversial Snap Tap feature earlier this week, which arguably gives owners of its keyboards such an advantage in some games that Valve has banned it from Counter-Strike 2 , the company is now announcing even more pro-level hardware. This includes the expected pro update to its Kraken V4 headset, but more interestingly, there’s also new tech like a laptop c


historicalbookimages: 🐾 Buffon’s Natural...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
historicalbookimages : 🐾 Buffon’s Natural history,. London:Printed for the Proprietor, and sold by H. D. Symonds, 1797-1807.


How to Disable ChatGPT Memory (and Delete Saved Memory)
How-To Geek / 12h
ChatGPTs memory feature extracts and saves various pieces of personal information about you from your chats with the tool. If you dont want the tool to save this information, its easy to toggle off the feature. I'll show you how to do that.


Smile 2’s Director Thinks the Franchise Can Get Even Wilder
Gizmodo / 12h
Parker Finn teases some of what's to come in Smile 2 , and how the horror franchise could go even further with more movies.

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After last show's lengthy discussion of the failure of the United Nations and resolution 1701 which was supposed to end the never-ending conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, it was no real surprise that Israel blew up Hezbollah's HQ and whatever else was in the neighborhood in a nasty strike on Friday. This took place in the Southern part of Beirut, the once cosmopolitan city that never gets a break.

The idea was t0 kill Hezbollah founder and leader Hassan Nasrallah. All day Friday the news media said they did not kill him, now they say he was killed which may or may not be true. Other reporting indicated this attack was a complete surprise attack and even the Biden administration was not given any sort of warning. Of course, that factoid my be a ruse to prevent the leftists in the Democrat part from going off the rails over this, which it will anyway. After all, all Americans were advised to leave Lebanon completely by the State Department a couple of days before the attack. Coincidence?

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Tomorrow's show will lose scads of producers who will have no power in the Southeast of the USA. To make matters worse, for many of them, their electric cars have caught on fire in the floodwaters. The basic irony of this is an eye-roller. You'll hear a report on tomorrow's show.

In California, where every other car seems to be a Tesla (it used to be a Prius a few years ago), there is a reported backlash because Elon Musk now identifies as a Republican. This tells you that the entire electric car phenomenon, much like masking up, is political and not practical.

Musk, meanwhile, threatens to roll out a competitive search engine and email system to compete with Google. X-Search and X-Mail. (How about Musk, Musk, Go!) You'll see, talk is cheap and developing a new search engine is not cheap.

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