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More advertisers plan to drop spending on Elon Musk's X next year
100+Mashable / 6h
As Elon Musk struggled to rebuild X's ability to generate revenue, the site suffered a mass advertiser exodus late last year, and at least some of those departures were evidently due to pro-nazi content . A few months later, Musk told advertisers "go fuck yourself." And this was all right before Musk shared that the former Twitter's revenue was already down by 60 percent from before his acquisiti
United Airlines Expected To Replace Terrible Wifi With Starlink—Is The Best Inflight Internet On The Way?
200+View from the Wing / 17h
Having seen Starlink perform first on JSX and more recently on Hawaiian I can say that it really is the best inflight wifi product by a lot. Beyond faster speeds, it just has very very low latency. The technical aspects of it are outside my area but signals just don't have as far to travel with the satellites in low earth orbit. Installations can be done in a single overnight period. Continue rea
Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 has entered mass production, supports backwards compatibility
68TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
The latest round of Nintendo Switch 2 rumors suggest the upcoming, tentatively-named console may have entered mass production. That's according to MST Financial senior analyst David Gibson, who took to X / Twitter to post something interesting about Nintendo's primary assembler, Hosiden. "No-one seems to have noticed the Nintendo assembler- Hosiden is spending ¥2bn on production equipment and ¥1b
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Friday, September 6, 2024
LifeHacker / 52min
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 6, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 6, Wordle #1,175! 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 webs
Get a lifetime pass to FastestVPN Pro on 10 devices for just £23
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: As of Sept. 6, get the FasterVPN PRO plan for 10 devices for just £22.76. This limited-time offer from the Mashable Shop is only available through Sept. 29. Opens in a new window Credit: Fastest VPN FastestVPN PRO: Lifetime Subscription (10 Devices) £22.76 at the Mashable Shop £273.20 Save £250.44 Cybersecurity is pretty important these days. For hybrid or remote worker who frequently acce
16 of the best ChatGPT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of free ChatGPT courses can be found on Udemy. ChatGPT is always in the news, but do you really understand this exciting technology? And more importantly, do you know how to make this technology work for you? Fortunately for those not in the know, Udemy offers a wide range of ChatGPT courses that you can take for free. We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selec
How to watch Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open online for free in the UK
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sinner vs. Draper in the 2024 US Open semi final for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from the UK with ExpressVPN . Tennis fans in the UK will be desperate to follow the progress of Jack Draper in the US Open . You can watch his massive semi-final clash with Sinner on a number of paid subsciption services, but what about free alternatives? This is w
32 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Find a wide range of free online courses from MIT on edX. You can find an enormous bank of free online courses from top educational institutions on edX. And we really do mean the best schools in the world, including the likes of MIT. edX hosts free online courses from MIT on topics like AI, modern finance, Python programming, and much more. We recommend taking some time to check everything
How to watch Eagles vs. Packers online for free in the UK
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Philadelphia Eagles vs. Green Bay Packers for free on 7plus . Access this free streaming platform from the UK with ExpressVPN . The NFL's first game in South America sees the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers come together in São Paulo. It's going to be a special occasion, and you can watch every play from the UK without spending anything. If you're interested in watchi
How to watch Fritz vs. Tiafoe in the 2024 US Open online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Fritz vs. Tiafoe in the 2024 US Open for free on 9Now or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It feels appropriate that the US Open has two Americans battling it out for a place in the final. It's going to be an epic contest between Fritz and Tiafoe, and you can watch every shot without spending anything. If you want to watc
How to watch France vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream France vs. Italy in the UEFA Nations League for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League does not have the calibre of the World Cup or European Championship , but it's still bringing together some of the best international sides in the world. And for that we are grateful. The fixtures might be glorifi
How to watch the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The 2024 MotoGP season is going down to the wire, with not much separating Francesco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin. And Marc Márquez is still not far behind the leaders, fresh from an impressive victory in Aragon . All eyes will be on the next race
How to watch Wales vs. Turkey in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Wales vs. Turkey in the UEFA Nations League for free on BBC iPlayer or S4C Online . Access these free streaming sites from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League is an interesting competition. Are the fixtures truly competitive? Does anything actually matter in the grand scheme of things? This is international football we're talking about, so of course
How to watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Los Angeles Sparks vs. Chicago Sky in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Basketball fans are looking towards the WNBA playoffs with anticipation as Chicago Sky host Los Angeles Sparks for a late season contest. For Chicago, however, the playoff dream is starting to fade. The team has been sitting in a playo
How to watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The WNBA playoffs begin later this month, which is when the 2024 WNBA championship will be decided. Before we get there, Minnesota Lynx are visiting Indiana Fever for another must-watch game. Minnesota Lynx have already qualified and cur
How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The WNBA playoffs are almost here, which is the goal for every team in the league. Next up is Las Vegas Aces vs. Connecticut Sun. Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs, so the pressure's off. Does that make this any less c
How to stream Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream online
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Dallas Wings vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's been a tough season for Dallas Wings, with a spot in the WNBA playoffs looking unlikely. But a couple of recent wins have proved they've still got the capacity to make something of this season. Atlanta Dream have also been sat in the
If you think SearchGPT is ready to replace Google, you’re hallucinating too
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When OpenAI debuted SearchGPT , the demonstrations suggested everything about how people look for things online would immediately change forever. But, “wow” became “wow, that’s “embarrassing” when examples of the AI search engine at work proved somewhat flawed . The challenge to Google’s reign as search engine king is still undergoing revisions. According to a new piece in The Washington Post , S
Japan Tries to Reclaim Its Clout as a Global Tech Leader
28NYT > Technology / 1h
Japanese chip companies are tapping billions of dollars and collaborating with foreign firms as part of new government policies that look outward.
Tesla says 'Full Self-Driving' will be ready for Europe and China in early 2025
Engadget / 2h
Tesla has tweeted its roadmap for the remaining months of 2024 and early 2025, revealing that Full Self-Driving could be available in Europe and China in the first quarter of next year, if it gets the proper approval from each region's respective regulators. Company chief Elon Musk previously said that he expects to receive regulator clearance from the regions by the end of the year. The Wall Str
Telegram quietly enables users to report private chats to moderators after founder’s arrest
28TechCrunch / 3h
Telegram has quietly updated its policy to allow users to report private chats to its moderators following the arrest of founder Pavel Durov in France last month over “crimes committed by third parties” on the platform. The messaging app, which serves nearly 1 billion monthly active users, has long maintained a reputation for minimal supervision […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For per
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 6
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 6'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: Mahjo
Telegram CEO Durov says his arrest 'misguided'
35BBC News / 3h
Pavel Durov has hit back at French authorities following his arrest in Paris last week.
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 6
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
Target aims to make picking up orders even easier by integrating with Apple CarPlay
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Seemingly on a quest to make your Target run even smoother, the retailer is rolling out CarPlay integration, which should make completing “Drive Up” orders even easier if you have an iPhone . Like a curbside pickup, Target offers Drive Up as an easy way to collect items you’ve ordered online without leaving the vehicle. Traditionally, the experience works as you put the order in via Target.com or
Chase Ink Unlimited Card Best-Ever 90K Bonus Points Offer
One Mile at a Time / 5h
Link: Apply now for the Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card with 90K bonus points The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is part of the Chase Ink Business card portfolio , and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there. We’ve just seen an incredible new welcome offer rolled out, which is in line with the best offers we’ve ever seen on the card. Chase Ink Unlimited Card 90K bonus points off
The US, UK, EU and other major nations have signed a landmark global AI treaty
Engadget / 6h
The United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and several other countries have signed an AI safety treaty laid out by the Council of Europe (COE), an international standards and human rights organization. This landmark treaty, known as the Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, opened for signature in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is the fi
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Defends App in First Comments Since Arrest
NYT > Technology / 6h
Pavel Durov, held in France since last month, blamed “growing pains” for the company’s problems and pledged to make improvements.
Crash dummies and robot arms: How airline seats are tested
BBC News / 6h
Building hi-tech airline seats has become a huge business in Northern Ireland.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, September 6 (game #956)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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 Friday, September 6 (game #453)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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 Friday, September 6 (game #187)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
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
Peacock Premium is only $5 for four months for a limited time
Engadget / 6h
NBC is offering a discount on its Peacock Premium streaming service. Until September 6, you can get four months of access to the ad-supported tier of the streaming platform for $5 per month. This deal nets you more than 30 percent off the list price for the plan during that time frame; the Peacock Premium access tier normally costs $8 a month. To take advantage of the reduced price, customers can
‘Stop harassing Starlink,’ SpaceX president tells Brazilian judge
TechCrunch / 6h
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell made a public plea to one of Brazil’s top judicial figures on Thursday, asking him to “please stop harassing Starlink” amid the ongoing battle in the country against Elon Musk’s social media business X. Musk has been engaged in a months-long dispute with the Brazilian courts, which have been waging a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
You Can Get This 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Charger on Sale for $35 Right Now
LifeHacker / 6h
You can get this 3-in-1 wireless travel charger on sale for $34.99 right now (reg. $59.99). It has a 2.5W wireless Apple Watch charger that works with all models, along with two built-in USB-C cables with 22.5W max output. You can use them all simultaneously with safety features like over-charging, short circuit, and over-discharging protection, and you can see the remaining battery life for your
James Gunn Lifts the Lid on DC’s Creature Commandos
48Gizmodo / 6h
The new DC universe begins when the animated series hits Max in December.
After another Boeing letdown, NASA isn’t ready to buy more Starliner missions
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sits atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket before liftoff in June to begin the Crew Flight Test. (credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP via Getty Images ) NASA is ready for Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, stricken with thruster problems and helium leaks, to leave the International Space Station as soon as Friday, wrapping up a disappointing test fl
Study: Playing Dungeons & Dragons helps autistic players in social interactions
100+Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge / Researchers say that Dungeons & Dragons can give autistic players a way to engage in low-risk social interactions. (credit: Nicole Hill/CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Since its introduction in the 1970s, Dungeons & Dragons has become one of the most influential tabletop role-playing games (TRPGs) in popular culture, featuring heavily in Stranger Things , for example, and spawning a blockbuster movie re
US charges Russian military officers for unleashing wiper malware on Ukraine
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging six Russian nationals with conspiracy to hack into the computer networks of the Ukrainian government and its allies and steal or destroy sensitive data on behalf of the Kremlin. The indictment , filed in US District Court for the District of Maryland, said that five of the men were officers in Unit 2915
Chase’s Best-Ever 90,000 Point Offer For No Annual Fee Ink Business Unlimited Is Back
View from the Wing / 7h
Chase points are immensely valuable. And seeing such a big offer is highly unusual on a no annual fee cards This is something to jump on if you are able. I have this card myself and my wife is planning to apply. Continue reading ...
NASA Admits “Tension in the Room” as It Told Boeing Starliner Couldn’t Return Astronauts to Earth
21Futurism / 7h
Difference of Opinion Amid the ongoing Starliner breakdown fiasco, NASA has admitted that there's been a bit of "tension" between its officials and their counterparts at Boeing. As highlighted by Space.com , the head of the agency's commercial crew program said during a press briefing earlier this week that the decision to bring the ailing Boeing capsule back to Earth sans its stranded crew was n
This Shocking NordVPN Offer Won’t Last Long – Act Fast!
Gizmodo / 7h
VPNs have been trending for the past few years. Here’s an exclusive promotion that lets you get NordVPN for just over $3 per month. Don’t wait too long!
Universal’s New Wolf Man Is More of a Man Wolf, and Even That’s Pushing It
75Gizmodo / 7h
Leigh Whannell's new take on the classic Universal Monster is being featured at Halloween Horror Nights. How's he look? Well...
A High-Risk SpaceX Mission Will Expose Humans to Earth’s Radiation Belts
98Gizmodo / 7h
Launch of Polaris dawn is scheduled for the early hours of Monday, September 9.
OpenAI clarifies: No, "GPT Next" isn't a new model.
Mashable / 7h
No, "GPT Next" is not OpenAI's next big thing. Earlier this week, Tadao Nagasaki, the lead executive for OpenAI's Japanese operations, shared a presentation at Japan's KDDI Summit that seemed to imply a new model call "GPT Next" was imminent. But an OpenAI spokesperson has confirmed to Mashable that the term "GPT Next," written in quotations on the slide, was simply a figurative placeholder to in
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: How to earn and redeem Avios, elite status and more
54The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Qatar Airways is one of the world’s top airlines, with an excellent business-class product and great lounges at its hub in Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH). The airline has a huge route network as well, with routes to major U.S. airports like Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Ph
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful credit card review: Solid sign-up bonus with limited perks
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card overview The Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card is one of several Marriott cards offered by Chase. While it offers a lucrative welcome bonus, the overall benefits fall short of what you might expect from a card with a $250 annual fee. Card rating*: ⭐⭐⭐ * Card rating is based on
Why Super Typhoons Like Yagi Are More Common Than You’d Think
28Wired / 8h
Unlike in the Atlantic, there is little to stop high-intensity storms forming in Southeast Asia, and climate change is making conditions even more perilous.
Apple hints at smart ring plans with its unsubtle Apple Watch survey
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We’re just four days away from Apple’s September 9, 2024, special event titled “It’s Glowtime.” And while we’re expecting new iPhones , AirPods , and Apple Watches , as you might expect, the technology giant is likely hard at work on future gadgets. Recently, Apple has been sending a survey to select Apple Watch users, asking for feedback on the smartwatch itself, various features, including batt
7 Of The Most Unpopular Windows Features of All Time
How-To Geek / 8h
Not so long ago, Microsoft landed in some hot water because of Windows Recall, a method of snapshotting what you're doing and invading your privacy as a user. It turns out this is just the latest in a series of questionable decisions the company has made. These seven are the worst missteps I could find.
Did Sony just reveal the PS5 Pro design in its 30th Anniversary announcement?
100+Engadget / 8h
Today, Sony shared a first glimpse at what it has planned to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation and it seems likely that a PS5 Pro will be a part of the party. Hidden in the marketing material is what may be an image of the rumored upgrade to the current-gen PS5 console. Zoom in between the "S" of the PlayStation logo and the "3" of 30th and you'll see a console similar to a PS5 th
Don’t Be Stranded on a Flight With Dead Devices: Get the Anker Power Bank for Under $100
Gizmodo / 8h
Save 37% on an Anker power bank so you can charge up to three devices at once.
YubiKeys Are a Security Gold Standard—but They Can Be Cloned
400+Wired / 8h
Security researchers have discovered a cryptographic flaw that leaves the YubiKey 5 vulnerable to attack.
Osom is shutting down on Friday, as it had ‘no customers for a mobile phone’
TechCrunch / 8h
OSOM always had a difficult road, with plans to launch a privacy-focused handset. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Sony's New MDR-M1 Headphones Give You Studio-Quality Sound
How-To Geek / 8h
Sony has released its newest addition to the professional audio market, the MDR-M1 Reference Closed Monitor Headphones. These headphones were designed with music creators and sound engineers in mind, but they should also be excellent for anyone prioritizing sound quality over all other factors.
Have the Best Halloween Setup This Year With Govee’s Outdoor Deck Lights for 30% off
Gizmodo / 8h
Fall is here and winter is coming, brighten up and fix up your yard with a Govee outdoor LEDs for 30% off
Meet All Your File Storage Needs: The Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD Is 52% off
Gizmodo / 8h
Save massively on an external hard drive from Samsung and transform your digital world!
Austin Mistaken for Atlanta? Delta’s Hilarious Airport Mix-Up [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 8h
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 ...
Critical remote code execution vulnerability discovered in Microsoft Windows Wi-Fi drivers
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A new critical cybersecurity threat has been discovered by CYFIRMA Research , involving a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30078 . This flaw affects the Wi-Fi drivers in multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, posing a potential risk to over 1.6 billion active devices worldwide. The vulnerability could allow malicious actors within the Wi-Fi range to execute
Elon Musk Repeatedly Promoted “Conservative” Outlet That Was Secretly Being Funded by Moscow, According to DOJ Indictment
45Futurism / 8h
Elon Musk, currently the world's richest person, repeatedly used his influential X platform — which he bought as Twitter in 2022 — to promote posts from a right-wing media company that was allegedly peddling Russian propaganda in exchange for cash from Moscow. The Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped a bombshell indictment yesterday alleging that the Russian state-owned media organization RT secre
Ugreen Uno Charger 100W Review: A Purposefully Quirky Power Adapter
82How-To Geek / 8h
If youve ever reached for a USB-C power adapter and thought it wasnt a fun enough product, then youll love the Ugreen Uno Charger 100W . With several different digital faces and a stand in the shape of shoes, this power brick has a ton of style. The problem is that it focuses on fun over some functionality.
UGREENs New USB-C Chargers Go Up to 100W
53How-To Geek / 8h
UGREEN showcased its latest Uno Series at IFA 2024 and announced the Revodok Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station. The Uno Series features a range of fast-charging accessories designed for iPhone owners, while the Revodok Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station offers high-performance connectivity for computers.
The Microsoft Excel World Championship Is My New Favorite Esport
How-To Geek / 8h
The best Esport that you've never heard of, the Microsoft Excel World Championship, features something to which most of us can relate: spreadsheets. It sounds drier than it is, and the championship offers a glimpse into the incredible efficiency some people have with shortcuts and custom functions.
You can now officially create and use Baldur’s Gate 3 mods on PC
Engadget / 8h
Baldur’s Gate 3 modding has arrived for PC players. After a closed alpha in June and an open beta in July, the long-awaited Patch 7 — which may be the game’s last big update — is now available. It lets you play around with user-created weapons, armor, classes and subclasses, spells, dice skins and just about anything else you can imagine. Mods are available through an official (mod.io-powered) in
Fold into Savings: Save Up to 22% on the Galaxy AI-powered Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 and Fold 6
Gizmodo / 8h
Samsung's two foldable smartphones are seeing giant discounts over at Amazon.
MSI Claw 8 AI+ Has Better Performance and Longer Battery Life
How-To Geek / 8h
MSI is gearing up to give the Steam Deck (and the likes) some competition with the new MSI Claw 8 AI+. MSI announced this new gaming handheld PC at IFA, which is (once again) powered by Intel silicon. Fans can test it out at the MSI booth at the IFA 2024 show in Berlin.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Google Nest Doorbell
LifeHacker / 8h
Doors used to have little things called peepholes, but now you can see who is at your door without getting off the couch. Thanks, video doorbells! A battery-powered Google Nest Doorbell is a great option for renters looking for an easy, temporary video doorbell without much installation involved, especially if you already have Google devices at home. Currently, you can get the battery Google Nest
Eight Lazy Repairs to Watch Out for When Buying a Former Rental Property
LifeHacker / 8h
Hunting for a starter home can be an exercise in discovering just how little money you actually have access to. You might feel pretty good when you find out just how much you’re pre-approved to borrow, but increasingly, finding a house that ticks all your boxes and fits your budget is a huge challenge. One potential solution is to consider a house that previously spent some time as a rental prope
How to Tell If That Class Action Settlement Notice Is Actually a Scam
LifeHacker / 8h
Getting free money is on everyone’s wish list, so it’s a banner day when you wake up to an email or a letter in the post announcing that you can submit a claim as part of a class action lawsuit against a corporation or organization. Getting paid for harm you can’t even remember suffering in exchange for filling out a form is a pretty good deal and a nice surprise. Except, like everything else in
Salesforce acquires data management firm Own for $1.9B in cash
52TechCrunch / 8h
Salesforce has acquired Own Company, a New Jersey-based provider of data management and protection solutions, for $1.9 billion in cash. Own is Salesforce’s biggest deal since buying Slack for $27.7 billion in 2021. The company reportedly considered — but ultimately decided against — purchasing data management software firm Informatica earlier this year. In a press […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All right
Donald Trump Says Elon Musk Will Lead ‘Government Efficiency’ Task Force
100+Gizmodo / 8h
“I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises," Musk said.
Chromebooks Might Soon Work Better With External Drives
44How-To Geek / 8h
Google is working on enhanced support for exFAT, NTFS, and possibly other file systems on Chromebooks. It could result in faster performance, especially when deleting or copying many files at once, and improved reliability.
Adult Swim’s Long-Awaited Uzumaki Anime Might Break the Junji Ito Adaptation Curse
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Uzumaki was initially going to release in 2020 before spiraling into three production delays.
The Moon had volcanic activity much more recently than we knew
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / The eruptions that produced the dark mare on the lunar surface ended billions of years ago. (credit: NASA/GSFC/Arizona State University ) Signs of volcanic activity on the Moon can be viewed simply by looking up at the night-time sky: The large, dark plains called "maria" are the product of massive outbursts of volcanic material. But these were put in place relatively early in the Moon'
Parenting nightmare: Kiss on the cheek causes child’s incurable infection
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Herpes simplex virus, (HSV). Image taken with transmission electron microscopy. (credit: Getty | BSIP ) As the US Surgeon General recently highlighted , parenting is stressful. From navigating social media to facing a youth mental health crisis, challenges abound. But, for one father in Spain, even the simple, loving, everyday act of giving your child a peck on the cheek has turned to n
Trump says Musk could head 'government efficiency' force
500+BBC News / 9h
In a speech at an economic club Thursday, the former president endorsed the Tesla boss's idea for a task force on government spending
Europe deal alert: Book nonstop flights to Berlin, Madrid, Paris and Rome from $269
The Points Guy / 9h
There are some great fall deals available on flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe . We’re seeing round-trip flights to cities like Madrid and Paris for less than $300 on Iberia and TAP Air Portugal, as well as on budget carriers Norse Atlantic Airways and Play Airlines. The majority of the lowest-priced itineraries include layovers, although we did find a few nonstops. The t
Chaos Over Oasis Concerts Prompts Ticketmaster Investigation
68Gizmodo / 9h
The highly anticipated reunion tour started selling tickets over the weekend. It was a disaster and fans are blaming Ticketmaster.
All of the best football streaming deals for the 2024–2025 NFL season
Mashable / 9h
The best streaming deals to watch NFL games in the 2024-2025 season: BEST PRIME VIDEO DEAL Prime Video only (no Prime membership) $8.99 per month (save $6 per month) BEST PARAMOUNT+ DEAL Paramount+ Essential annual subscription $59.99 per year (save 17%) BEST SLING DEAL Sling Season Pass (Orange + Blue + Sports Extra) $199 for four months (save $92) BEST YOUTUBE TV DEAL YouTube TV Free trial, the
PS5 Pro seemingly accidentally revealed in new PlayStation artwork
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Sony may have just confirmed the existence and teased the design of the PS5 Pro console in some recent PlayStation artwork used for the console’s 30th anniversary. In an official PlayStation blog post detailing some upcoming celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the launch of the PS1, the banner art features some pale images of Sony peripherals from throughout the years - and the profile of a
Electrocuted Birds Are Bursting Into Flames and Starting Wildfires
52Gizmodo / 9h
Power wires normally pose no threat to birds, but that can change if they start trying to find snacks in the wrong places.
It's time to start intense scrutiny of SaaS apps as more organizations fall prey to exploits despite higher budgets
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a cloud-based software delivery model where apps are hosted by a service provider and made available to users over the Internet. With this model, apps are easy to adopt and use. However, a recent report from AppOmni reveals that one-third of companies surveyed reported experiencing a data breach this year, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. AppOmni's Sta
6 surprising family-friendly adventure vacations
The Points Guy / 9h
Planning a family vacation can often feel as complicated and frustrating as solving a Rubik’s Cube. To simplify the process, we often gravitate toward the tried-and-true theme parks with their promise of endless entertainment (and endless lines) or resorts splashed with kiddie pools and ice-cream buffets. Though these places are fantastic for wearing out youngsters, they can sometimes leave the a
Boeing's Starliner Troubles Are Just the Beginning as Huge Strike Looms
Futurism / 9h
Major Turbulence The ongoing Starliner situation isn't the only crisis facing aerospace giant Boeing. The company is also facing a massive 32,000-worker strike , which could kick off this month if Boeing and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union aren't able to reach an agreement ahead of the expiry of their contract on September 12. The union voted an astonishing 99.9 percent in
HMD's Fusion Smartphone Brings Back Modular Phones
How-To Geek / 9h
Modular or otherwise easily repairable smartphones have been a niche for some time, but as right to repair policies become law in many countries, some companies see them as a market segment with potential. One of them is HMD, which has just launched the modular and repairable Fusion.
5 Real Skills You Can Learn in VR
How-To Geek / 9h
Virtual reality is a great form of entertainment, and it's certainly healthier than being a couch potato with controller in hand, but have you considered that some of the stuff you do in VR can actually turn into real-life skills? Either on purpose, or as a happy accident, there are quite a few ways you can upskill yourself in VR.
Microsoft joins coalition to scrub revenge and deepfake porn from Bing
38Engadget / 9h
Microsoft announced it has partnered with StopNCII to help remove non-consensual intimate images — including deepfakes — from its Bing search engine. When a victim opens a "case" with StopNCII, the database creates a digital fingerprint, also called a "hash," of an intimate image or video stored on that individual's device without their needing to upload the file. The hash is then sent to partici
Keep Gravy Hot and Un-Gloopy for Hours With a Water Bottle
LifeHacker / 9h
The summer months are all about vinaigrettes and a “squeeze of lemon,” but when the temperature drops, heavy brown and white gravies are back in fashion. As you prepare a perfectly smooth and savory sauce, avoid running into the dreaded chunky cool-down phase at the table. Keep your gravy hot and silky by serving it in a vacuum insulated bottle. Gravy needs help Gravies are thickened with starch—
These Beats Solo 4 Headphones Are $70 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 9h
You can get a pair of Beats Solo 4 on-ear headphones on sale for $129.99 right now (reg. $199) while supplies last. They’re 35% off because they’re open-box models—customer returns with imperfect packaging, though they’re new and haven't been worn. The Beats Solo 4 comes with custom-built 40mm transducers with personalized spatial audio that make you feel like you’re surrounded by dozens of speak
In This Sci-Fi Story, Fandom Battles Censorship in Dystopian Times
Gizmodo / 10h
Read a new sci-fi short story—styled as a fan convention panel about a cult-beloved TV series—by Gabriela Santiago, courtesy of Lightspeed Magazine.
AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to renew perpetual license support
22Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge AT&T filed a lawsuit against Broadcom on August 29 accusing it of seeking to “retroactively change existing VMware contracts to match its new corporate strategy.” The lawsuit, spotted by Channel Futures , concerns claims that Broadcom is not letting AT&T renew support services for previously purchased perpetual VMware software licenses unless AT&T meets certain conditions. Broadcom closed
Verizon to buy Frontier for $9.6 billion, says it will expand fiber network
42Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / A Verizon FiOS truck in Manhattan on September 15, 2017. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection | Gado ) Verizon today announced a deal to acquire Frontier Communications, an Internet service provider with about 3 million customers in 25 states. Verizon said the all-cash transaction is valued at $20 billion. Verizon agreed to pay $9.6 billion and is taking on over $10 billion in debt
What to expect from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / Apple's event will likely discuss Apple Intelligence, though that's not going to launch until later in the year with iOS 18.1 (credit: Apple) For years, Apple's September event has focused almost exclusively on new flagship iPhones and new Apple Watch models. Once in a while, other second-tier products make an appearance. And in recent cycles, the Mac and high-end iPads had their shinin
After seeing Wi-Fi network named “STINKY,” Navy found hidden Starlink dish on US warship
300+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Enlarge / The USS Manchester . Just the spot for a Starlink dish. (credit: Department of Defense) It's no secret that government IT can be a huge bummer. The records retention! The security! So government workers occasionally take IT into their own hands with creative but, err, unauthorized solutions. For instance, a former US Ambassador to Kenya in 2015 got in trouble after working out of an emb
Taiwan has accused Chinese firms of poaching their tech engineers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
An investigation into Chinese chip making companies has determined that eight firms were allegedly in violation of Taiwanese law. This is the latest development in global ambitions to develop crucial technologies used in AI, phones, and cars. Amongst those accused is Naura Technology Group, one of the suppliers to China’s largest chip maker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. The org
Verizon Wants to Buy Frontier and Get Its Fiber Network
How-To Geek / 10h
Verizon has announced that it plans to buy Frontier Communications. The move would give Verizon around two million fiber internet customers, and it would fuel the companys push into fiber home and business internet services.
Rare JFK Assassination Footage Goes Up for Auction
Gizmodo / 10h
The 8mm film was stored in a milk crate and ignored for decades.
Prepaid Fuel On Rental Cars: Always A Bad Deal?
One Mile at a Time / 10h
When you rent a car, you’ll typically be asked if you want to prepay for the entire fuel tank, so that you can return it empty. If you look online, conventional wisdom is that this is a bad deal at best, and a scam at worst. I wanted to talk about that in a bit more detail in this post, because I actually have a (slightly) different take… The argument against prepaid gas on rental cars Major rent
US charges five Russian military hackers with targeting Ukraine’s government with destructive malware
28TechCrunch / 10h
The U.S. government indictment demonstrated deep knowledge of the Russian spies' activities, including their real-world meetings at a cafe in Moscow. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
YouTube is making tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
38Engadget / 10h
YouTube is developing new tools to protect artists and creators from the unauthorized use of their likenesses. The company said on Thursday that new tech to detect AI-generated content using a person’s face or singing voice is in the pipeline, with pilot programs starting early next year. The upcoming face-detection tech will allegedly let people from various industries “detect and manage” conten
Why the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Is One of the Best Android Watches
How-To Geek / 10h
Truly excellent Android watches are few and far between. Here is why the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is one of the best Android smartwatches in Android Police's Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic long-term review - almost 1 year later!
Apple Watch 10: Did Apple just accidentally leak it in iOS 18?
22Mashable / 10h
Want to know what the new Apple Watch Series 10 looks like? You might be able to find out right now using your own iPhone. A prolific leaker known online as Majin Bu tweeted that Apple may have accidentally leaked a sneak peek of the Apple Watch Series 10 on iOS 18.1. Apparently, if you try to pair an Apple Watch with a fully updated iPhone, an image that doesn't look like any currently available
X beefs up safety staff, a few dozen people at a time
40Mashable / 10h
X (formerly Twitter) is re-investing in its trust, safety and security teams pre-election, after CEO Elon Musk controversially dissolved the platform's oversight council nearly two years ago. The company has opened up two dozen new safety and cybersecurity positions at sites across the United States, TechCrunch reported, a lean addition intended to bulk up its skeleton staff. Positions spread acr
Critical server-side vulnerability in Microsoft Copilot Studio gives illegal access to internal infrastructure
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft’s Copilot Studio, posing significant risks to sensitive internal data. This flaw, identified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF), allows unauthorized access to internal infrastructure, potentially impacting multiple tenants. The flaw identified by Tenable's Research Team is attributed to improper handling of redirect status codes in us
New $900 bonus: Best-ever offer on the Chase Ink Business Unlimited
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. If you are a business owner looking to earn flat cash back on your purchases, one of Chase’s most popular business cards is offering an elevated bonus. The Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is back with its best-ever offer of $900 bonus cash after spending $6,000 in the first three months of account open
On The Rings of Power, a Sickness Is Growing in Middle-earth Itself
75Gizmodo / 10h
"Eldest" finds an interesting way to explore the growing darkness in Amazon's Lord of the Rings prequel: a primal response from the world itself.
Apple's Find My finally comes to South Korea in 2025
36Engadget / 10h
Apple is finally bringing its Find My feature to South Korea in 2025 . The company says the service will launch at some point during the spring, according to a translation of a press release published by AppleInsider . For years, South Korea has been just about the only country without access to Apple’s tracking network. So what changed? It looks like one reason behind the move is an influx of us
Samsung launches its Galaxy line of Snapdragon and Intel-powered AI laptops
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
IFA 2024 continues to deliver even more tech news, including the reveal of tons of AI PCs from top manufacturers. One such is Samsung’s Galaxy line, which is getting two new AI-based entries. The first is the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, powered by the Intel Core Ultra CPU (Series 2) and an NPU with up to 47 total TOPs. It also features an Intel Arc GPU, a 3K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate sc
This Mac Pomodoro Timer Syncs With Any Playlist
LifeHacker / 10h
To say that we’ve covered a few Pomorodo timers over the years would be a pretty dramatic understatement, but some ideas are flexible enough to be done several different ways. Productivity, after all, is flexible, and what works for one person might not work for everyone. With that in mind, here's yet another Pomodoro timer: Pure Focus , a Mac app that pauses Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube when
How to do a Norwegian 4x4 Workout (and Whether It's Worth the Hype)
LifeHacker / 10h
People who have a high VO2max—one measure of cardio fitness—tend to be healthier as they age, and may be able to expect a longer lifespan . With that in mind, some longevity influencers have been singing the praises of the “Norwegian 4x4” workout, which is targeted to improve your VO2max. So how do you do it? And is it really a magic bullet for fitness and longevity? Let's get into it. What kind
Starlink competitor AST SpaceMobile plans orbital launch for next week
22Engadget / 10h
AST SpaceMobile is taking another step toward its goal of providing a space-based mobile communications network — one that would turn any standard smartphone into a satellite phone, no additional hardware required. The company announced that its network of five commercial satellites is scheduled to launch into low-Earth orbit on September 12 from Florida's Cape Canaveral. The company's five BlueB
Switchbot Makes Your Smart Home More Pet Friendly
100+How-To Geek / 11h
SwitchBot released several new products at IFA 2024. The highlights include the SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo, SwitchBot Air Purifier & Air Purifier Table, and SwitchBot Roller Shade.
Are European river cruises right for families? Here are the pros, cons and best options for kids
The Points Guy / 11h
Ocean cruises are ideal family vacations, with kids clubs, all-ages activities on and off the ship and lots of family-friendly dining options. If you’ve enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise with your kids, you might think a European river cruise would be equally great for a school break trip. It makes sense. On a river cruise, like an ocean cruise, you have the ease of unpacking once while visiting mul
Lyft restructures its micromobility business and Volkswagen brings ChatGPT to US vehicles
TechCrunch / 11h
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Short week, shorter newsletter. For all the U.S.-based readers, I hope you had an enjoyable Labor Day. Before we jump into the news fray, here is one […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Verizon Cuts Autopay Savings in Half for Legacy Plans
200+How-To Geek / 11h
If you're still cruising on a legacy Verizon unlimited plan, your Autopay discount is shrinking by half from $10 to $5. The company emailed subscribers of the ensuing change Wednesday, which has since been met with outrage from users on Reddit.
New Mexico sues Snap over its alleged failure to protect kids from sextortion schemes
Engadget / 11h
New Mexico's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Snap , accusing the company of failing to protect children from sextortion, sexual exploitation and other harms on Snapchat . The suit contends that Snapchat's features "foster the sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and facilitate child sexual exploitation." The state's Department of Justice carried out a months-long investigati
Elon Musk Deletes Nazi Apologist Tweet After Near-Universal Backlash
46Futurism / 11h
Junk History Elon Musk seems to have had second thoughts about platforming far-right nonsense on his own account. The flailing executive deleted a quote-tweet in which he called a Tucker Carlson podcast featuring a Nazi apologist "very interesting" and "worth watching" after near-universal backlash. In the original Carlson post , which is still live, the ex-Fox pundit interviews purported histori
DOJ: Russia Aimed Propaganda at Gamers, Minorities to Swing 2024 Election
62Wired / 11h
Newly unsealed court documents reveal in unprecedented detail a campaign called the Good Old USA Project, which Russian authorities believed could impact the US election.
Rāma and Sītā Being Carried in the Beak of Jatayu Indian (Kalighat) School Wellcome Collection
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Software group urges FTC to implement smart device software tethering guidance
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A letter signed by no fewer than 17 different groups is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to consider introducing clearer guidance for software tethering. Described as “making functions of a device reliant on embedded software that ties the device back to a manufacturer’s servers,” the letter addresses “several consumer harms” associated with the practice. According to the signatories, lo
American Eagle First Class Food: Bite Into Delight
64One Mile at a Time / 11h
Generally, I don’t mind flying American Eagle, which is American’s regional subsidiary. Actually, there’s a lot to like about the experience, especially when flying the Embraer E170/175 . I love the ratio of first class seats to economy seats (which makes upgrades easier), and I like the 1-2 layout in first class and the 2-2 layout in economy. However, can we take a second to talk about the food?
Batman Will Not Meet the Gentleman Ghost in The Batman Part II
46Gizmodo / 11h
Director Matt Reeves has shut down rumors that Batman will face the spirit of a dandy highwayman in his next movie.
Researchers Turn Skin Invisible Using Food Dye
93Gizmodo / 11h
Turns out ordinary food dye can make living tissue safe and temporarily transparent. Still, maybe don't try it on your kids.
DOT launches formal probe of big airline frequent flyer programs
26The Points Guy / 11h
The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a formal investigation into the frequent flyer programs of the four biggest domestic airlines on Thursday, targeting what the department described as the “fairness, transparency, predictability, and competitiveness of airlines’ rewards programs.” In a letter to the airlines, seen by TPG, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg called on the carrie
Microsoft gives deepfake porn victims a tool to scrub images from Bing search
TechCrunch / 11h
The advancement of generative AI tools has created a new problem for the internet: the proliferation of synthetic nude images resembling real people. On Thursday, Microsoft took a major step to give revenge porn victims a tool to stop its Bing search engine from returning these images. Microsoft announced a partnership with StopNCII, an organization […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Breaking: New Government Investigation Demands Airlines Expose Frequent Flyer Devaluations
View from the Wing / 11h
The Department of Transportation has just sent letters to United Airlines, American, Delta and Southwest demanding significant information about their frequent flyer programs - how they've changed the price of awards, whether they give advance notice of program changes to members, and how the value of their points has changed over the past six years. United has consistently devalued its miles sin
Google is adding Gemini AI to Chrome's address bar, which may be a better idea than you think
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Google is racing to get its Gemini AI assistant embedded across its ecosystem, upgrading as it goes. That means not every new or enhanced feature gets much in the way of fanfare when it rolls out beyond the updated support website. Still, a couple of new Gemini tools are worth highlighting for how they embody Google’s strategy of making Gemini as flexible and easy to use as possible. Google Chrom
Closest Flyby of Mercury Reveals the Planet’s Mysterious Craters in Unprecedented Detail
44Gizmodo / 11h
BepiColombo is on a new trajectory to the innermost planet after suffering a thruster glitch.
How to Try Experimental Firefox Features Without Downloading the Beta
LifeHacker / 11h
There are many ways to try upcoming Firefox features, but most of them involve using a beta version of the browser. For most people, these builds aren't stable enough to consider using as a daily driver. The good news is that's changing with Firefox 130: With this update, Mozilla added Firefox Labs to the public build of the browser, which allows you to try experimental features without sacrifici
Great news for reply guys: You can now leave comments on Instagram Stories
Mashable / 11h
I come bearing exceptional news for reply guys . You can now leave comments on Instagram Stories. Previously, reply guys had just three options to display their devastating thirst on a Story post: like the Story with a heart, react with an emoji (🔥), or respond with a private DM. They've been disadvantaged, begged, and down and out. How are they supposed to get a good response when there are onl
Driverless car-sharing startup Vay steers toward B2B services
22TechCrunch / 11h
The new business-to-business division is a bet on what co-founder and CEO Thomas von der Ohe thinks is the future of mobility. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Balatro arrives on phones Sept. 26, so plan your “sick” days accordingly
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge LocalThunk, the pseudonymous lead developer of the surprise smash hit deckbuilding/roguelike/poker-math-simulation game Balatro , has long given the impression that he understands that his game, having sold 2 million copies , might be a little too good. To that end, LocalThunk has made the game specifically not about actual gambling, or microtransactions , or anything of the kind. Shortly
New AI model “learns” how to simulate Super Mario Bros. from video footage
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Super Mario Bros. At first glance, these AI-generated Super Mario Bros. videos are pretty impressive. The more you watch, though, the more glitches you'll see. (credit: MarioVGG ) Last month, Google's GameNGen AI model showed that generalized image diffusion techniques can be used to generate a passable, playable version of Doom . Now, researchers are using some similar techniques with a model ca
Appeals judge baffled by X’s loss over Calif. moderation law, orders injunction
20Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment ) Elon Musk's X has won its appeal on free speech grounds to block AB 587, a California law requiring social media companies to submit annual reports publicly explaining their controversial content moderation decisions. In his opinion , Ninth Circuit court of appeals judge Milan Smith reversed a district court's ruling that
BMW explains why it will sell hydrogen fuel cells in 2028
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / BMW has had some hydrogen fuel cell-powered iX5s in testing for a while, and for Art Basel 2024 this one got a new look courtesy of Es Devlin. (credit: Enes Kucevic/BMW) Today, BMW announced that it will start selling vehicles with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains in 2028 alongside the battery electric, gasoline-, and diesel-powered cars and SUVs it sells today. It is working with Toyota
More water worlds than we thought might support life
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / High pressure ices near the crust are a feature of water-rich worlds.` (credit: Benoit Gougeon (University of Montreal) ) The possibility that there is liquid water on an exoplanet’s surface usually flags it as “potentially habitable,” but the reality is that too much water might prevent life from taking hold. “On Earth, the ocean is in contact with some rock. If we have too much water,
Oh no, I might actually want LG's infuriatingly adorable AI robot smart home hub
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
We were expecting robots, smart home, and AI to be big at the IFA 2024 trade show… and LG has delivered by combining all three into one new product that's going to be released in the first half of 2025 in South Korea. It's an adorable little two-wheeled bot with a carry handle and big set of eyes, which has been given the inexplicably business-minded name of 'LG Self-Driving AI Home Hub'. Not rea
Verizon set to buy Frontier Communications in $20 billion deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Verizon has revealed that it's expanding its fiber network by preparing to buy Frontier Communications in a cash deal worth $20 billion. The acquisition aims to help Verizon recapture fiber lines that were sold in 2016 as part of a TV and Internet deal in California, Texas, and Florida. Verizon offered $38.50 per share, a premium of 36.3% to Frontier’s closing price on the 3rd September. The deal
It looks like typing in Windows 11 with an Xbox controller is about to get easier as Microsoft gives it a boost
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you've ever tried to type using a gamepad or gaming device, you know it can be tricky, especially with this new generation of handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally X , so it’s good to see that Microsoft is currently trialling a new and improved gamepad keyboard layout for Xbox controllers in Windows 11 . The Verge reports that the new layout isn’t the only thing PC gamers w
Educational Institutions become a prime target for cybercriminals as the new academic year commences
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybercriminals have no limits when it comes to the scale, size, and organization they target. As long as there is data to be stolen, they will launch an attack. Historically, these cybercriminals focused on large brands with valuable data; however, these companies often have the resources to invest in advanced firewalls and robust security measures to protect their information. Consequently, cybe
Tesla Uses Robotaxi Sensors at Training Time
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla uses robotaxi sensors at training time but then the AI is trained and they remove the training wheels for vision only deployment. Karpathy believes Tesla is ahead of Waymo. Waymo has a hardware problem while Tesla has a software problem. I believe Waymo also has business model and scaling problems.
Leaf-peeping season is here: Where to see spectacular fall foliage across the US in 2024
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Autumn officially begins Sept. 22, and much of the U.S. will soon be festooned in beautiful fall foliage. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac , much of New England and the Pacific Northwest will be at or near peak fall color in early October, with the Blue Ridge Mountains following suit in mid-October. Where and wh
Balatro is coming to mobile, and it’s going to ruin my life
30Engadget / 12h
Beware: The most addictive game of 2024 is coming to a device that’s always within reach. Balatro , a clever combination of poker, deck-building and roguelikes, will arrive on iOS — as a standalone purchase and Apple Arcade — and Android later this month. (That’s plenty of time to shop for a power bank or battery pack .) Created by Canadian solo developer LocalThunk and published by Playstack, Ba
Nvidia Should Be Printing Money Right Now by Selling AI Hardware. Instead, Its Stock Is Falling
200+Futurism / 12h
Bot Drop Earlier this year, AI chipmaker Nvidia was riding high, enjoying a record-breaking valuation of $3.3 trillion. But this summer, investors started asking some tough questions. Shareholders started getting cold feet over AI companies' sky-high valuations, as CNN reports , with widespread skepticism causing stocks to come crashing back down. As the company selling the shovels for the goldru
Forget about gigabit network cards, a startup you never heard of wants to sell you a terabit SuperNIC to power AI data centers of tomorrow — but don't expect it to make your broadband go faster
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
At the recent Hot Chips 2024 symposium in Stanford, California, Enfabrica introduced its Accelerated Compute Fabric SuperNIC (ACF-S) silicon and system-level solutions. Designed to scale AI networks to millions of GPUs, it offers higher bandwidth, greater resiliency, lower latency, and enhanced programmatic control for data center operators. The presentation, titled “ACF-S: An 8 Terabit/sec Super
Hackers Threaten to Release Stolen Data From Planned Parenthood of Montana
Gizmodo / 12h
The hack comes after abortion rights advocates in Montana secured enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot in November.
Drip Capital, a fintech that provides working capital to SMBs, picks up $113M
95TechCrunch / 12h
Drip Capital has raised $113 million in a combination of $23 million in equity and $90 million in debt to provide credit to more small businesses in India and the U.S. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Samsung's promised XR platform might first arrive as a pair of smart glasses
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
It’s safe to say that Samsung has been building up hype around its future mixed reality (or XR) endeavor . From partnering with Google to teasing it first at a Galaxy Unpacked in 2023 then again at July 2024 at the Paris Galaxy Unpacked event, we’re all hoping to see what it is eventually. And now, thanks to comments from Qualcomm CEO Cristian Amon, we’re getting a strong hint that Samsung's mixe
'Will and Harper' review: Heartwarming, hopeful, and hilarious
Mashable / 12h
Will & Harper is an extraordinary story of friendship, a documentary portrait of how a relationship can grow and change over time, as we ourselves do. For 30 years, Will Ferrell has delighted audiences with his kooky capering and outrageous characters. Behind the scripts of some of his most daring ventures — like the Spanish-language telenovela spoof Casa de mi Padre, the sublime Lifetime movie p
Hurry to score these free romantic suspense titles during Amazon Stuff Your Kindle Day
Mashable / 12h
Welcome to Amazon Stuff Your Kindle Day . For today only, you can download thousands of Kindle books for free. If you're interested in suspense romance titles, here are some great options. Suspense romance titles that are free today Best romantic suspense title overall 'The Kite' by N.R. Walker $0 at Amazon (save $5.99) Best suspense romance book in a series Rocky Mountain Yoga $0 at Amazon (save
Fubo TV streaming plans are $30 off for the first month right now
Engadget / 12h
More standard streaming services include live sports now — Sunday Night Football on Peacock , CBS NFL games on Paramount+, Thursday Night Football on Prime Video — but if you want a comprehensive suite of sports channels, plus other live programming and local news, Fubo might be the way to go. It came out on top for sports in our guide to the best live TV streaming services and right now you can
Seven Ways to Freshen Up Your Brick Exterior Without Painting It White
LifeHacker / 12h
If your brick needs a glow-up, there are lots of things you can do besides painting it white. In addition to being a run-of-the-mill choice, painting brick can cause structural damage to your home if it’s not done correctly. You can avoid these issues and still give your exterior a makeover with some other simple cosmetic upgrades instead. Paint the trim, porch, and other elements If your brick l
Abbott’s OTC glucose monitor is now available in the US
Engadget / 12h
Health tech company Abbott has been working on a number of biometric wearables for regular consumers. Now, we can get our hands on one. The company just released the Lingo continuous glucose monitor. This is an over-the-counter device, so you can just order it without prior approval. However, it’s not intended for diabetics, as it isn't designed for insulin pumps or serious medical alerts. Rather
Alleged fraudster got $10 million in royalties using robots to stream AI-made music
Engadget / 12h
A North Carolina man is facing fraud charges after allegedly uploading hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs to streaming services and using bots to play them billions of times. Michael Smith is said to have received over $10 million in royalties since 2017 via the scheme. Smith, 52, was arrested on Wednesday. An indictment [ PDF ] that was unsealed the same day accuses him of using the bot
Google’s Gemini-powered photo search arrives in early access
Engadget / 12h
Google’s AI-powered Photos upgrades are beginning to trickle in. Ask Photos , the Gemini-powered chatbot that lets you get ultra-specific and conversational with your photo searches, is launching in early access for select users in the US. In addition, the improved search for more descriptive Google Photos queries begins rolling out today for all English-speaking users. The upgraded search in Goo
David Gordon Green Hints at What His Second Exorcist Film Would’ve Been
28Gizmodo / 12h
He stepped away from a planned Exorcist reboot trilogy after the disappointing Believer , but the director has revealed what he had in mind for the second film.
Philips Hue’s New HDMI Sync Box Works With the Latest Game Consoles
Gizmodo / 12h
The Hue app is also getting a substantial update, including better smart home control.
Russia’s Most Notorious Special Forces Unit Now Has Its Own Cyber Warfare Team
36Wired / 12h
Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency—a team responsible for coup attempts, assassinations, and bombings—has branched out into brazen hacking operations with targets across the world.
The best credit cards for digital nomads and long-term travelers
51The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The right travel credit card is important for any trip as it can earn points or miles and provide valuable travel protections . But what if you travel for months at a time as a digital nomad? My husband and I have been living on the road as digital nomads for more than six years. We work remotely online wh
Dogs May Remember Their Toys’ Names Even Years Later
67Gizmodo / 12h
New research suggests dogs can not only label objects in their heads, but can retain those labels for extended periods of time.
Google’s AI-powered Ask Photos feature begins US rollout
TechCrunch / 12h
Google said the feature could be used for more than just photo retrieval alone; users would also be able to ask questions to get helpful answers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Endolith is using ‘Olympic-caliber’ copper microbes to address the copper shortage
TechCrunch / 12h
The stealthily operating startup thinks it can narrow the gap by helping miners extract more copper from their mines. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
New Golang malware capable of cross-platform backdoor attacks spotted in the wild
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Cybersecurity researchers from Trend Micro have recently spotted a never-before-seen backdoor malware being used to target a Chinese trading company. The malware is called KTLVdoor, and since it’s written Golang, it can be used against both Windows and Linux-powered endpoints. It is designed to tamper with files, run code, and more: "KTLVdoor is a highly obfuscated malware that masquerades as dif
A18 Pro: what to expect from Apple's next rumored chipset
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The A18 Pro is likely to be Apple’s next-generation mobile chipset and the beating heart of the as-yet-unannounced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max – and possibly even the lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus . All
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