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Online passport renewals have resumed – here’s what to know
8KThe Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. After halting applications in March 2023, the U.S. Department of State has reopened its pilot program to allow Americans to renew passports online. As of Wednesday, a limited number of applications will open daily at 1 p.m. Eastern time on a first-come, first-served basis. Status of online passport renewal program TR
These gigantic solar-powered streetlights could be the answer to EV charging in dense urban areas
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 17h
US clean energy company, Beam Global, has just announced its latest innovation, which it hopes can replace the archaic streetlight network with something genuinely useful, particularly as we enter an age of increasing EV adoption. The BeamSpot sustainable curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure system, to give it its full title, replaces a standard street lamp with a module that ha
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How to watch Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Watch Seattle Storm vs. Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture is coming up and the latest teams to the court are the Seattle Storm and Los Angeles Sparks. The Seattle Storm have already claimed their postseason spot, but it's sadly all over for the Los Angeles Sparks who h
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, September 11, 2024
LifeHacker / 1h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for September 11, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is easier; I got it in two. Beware, there are spoilers below for September 11, Wordle #1,180! 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 web
Chinese hackers are switching to new malware for government attacks
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Chinese state-sponsored threat actor Mustang Panda (also known as LuminousMoth, Camaro Dragon, HoneyMyte, and more), has been found launching malware campaigns against high value targets, including government agencies in Asia. The group used a variant of the HIUPAN worm to deliver PUBLOAD malware into the networks of its targets via removable drives. The HIUPAN worm moved all its files into a hid
Price drop: Get a 1-year subscription to Windscribe VPN for just £37
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : Through Sept. 29, you can sign up for a 1-year subscription to Windscribe VPN Pro Plan for only £37.43. Having a VPN seems essential nowadays with the thousands of cyber criminals roaming the web. Along with providing digital safety, a VPN can also help you maintain online privacy from your internet service provider, who may or may not be keeping track of your activity. And some VPNs like
How to watch England vs. Australia T20 series online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream the final match of the England vs. Australia T20 international series for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . T20 cricket is a lot of fun, and even though the upcoming T20 series between England and Australia will be seen by some as a warm up to the upcoming ODI series, it doesn't change the fact that both sides wil
How to watch Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Washington Mystics vs. Chicago Sky in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture sees the Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky come together to battle it out. The Chicago Sky have already claimed their postseason spot, but the Washington Mystics are still hoping to secure the last available plac
How to watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever online
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass . Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The next WNBA fixture sees Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Fever go head-to-head. Both teams have secured their playoff positions, so will be looking to improve their positioning. This is especially true for the Indiana Fever, who sit in sixt
Tortured no longer: Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate
Mashable / 2h
Everyone's favorite childless cat lady, Taylor Swift, took to Instagram on Sept. 10 to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after the presidential debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump. SEE ALSO: Swifties for Kamala: How Taylor Swift fans are creating a new blueprint for political organizing Swift wrote, "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presi
Opus Security Elevates Vulnerability Management With its AI-Powered Multi-Layered Prioritization Engine
Next Big Future / 2h
Palo Alto, USA/California, 11th September 2024, CyberNewsWire
InMobi secures $100 million for AI acquisitions ahead of IPO
34TechCrunch / 2h
Adtech startup InMobi has raised $100 million in debt financing as the profitable Indian firm looks to “significantly deepen” its artificial intelligence initiatives and fund potential AI acquisitions ahead of a planned IPO next year. Mars Growth Capital, a joint venture between MUFG and Liquidity Group, has financed the funding, InMobi said Wednesday. The investment […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All ri
Taylor Swift Officially Endorses Kamala Harris After Trump’s Debate Meltdown
59Gizmodo / 3h
Swift signed the post as "Childless Cat Lady," a dig at Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 11
Mashable / 4h
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 11'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
The top 7 credit cards to maximize large purchases
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the first lessons I learned when I got into the points and miles hobby is to put everything possible on a travel rewards card . Simultaneously, choosing the best card is important to ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck — especially when making a large purchase. So, today, I want to discuss
Polaris Dawn Astronauts in SpaceX Dragon Reach Record Orbit Above Earth
300+NYT > Technology / 4h
After launching early on Tuesday, the billionaire Jared Isaacman and his crew traveled to altitudes not visited by any astronaut since the Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s.
Drug-Discovery AI Not Living Up to the Hype
Next Big Future / 5h
More and more people are starting to decry the lack of progress from AI-driven companies that promised large numbers of drugs would come to market by now. And what they’ve produced is neither novel nor performing well in clinical trials. Major Failures The largest players in the space have seen several drug candidates shelved or ... Read more
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 11
Mashable / 5h
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
Sergey Brin says he’s working on AI at Google ‘pretty much every day’
81TechCrunch / 6h
Google co-founder and ex-Alphabet president Sergey Brin said he’s back working at Google “pretty much every day” because he hasn’t seen anything as exciting as the recent progress in AI — and doesn’t want to miss out. Brin revealed the tidbit in an interview during the All-In Summit in L.A. this week. Last year, several […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Review: Montage Big Sky, Montana
22One Mile at a Time / 6h
We recently spent a couple of nights at the Montage Big Sky , as we were in town to attend an event (unrelated to the hotel). I’ve been intrigued by this 139-room resort since it opened in late 2021. Not only was this my first stay at a Montage property, but I was also curious to visit Big Sky, as it was my first time. So, what was my takeaway from the Montage Big Sky? To be honest, I’m conflicte
SpaceX says regulators will keep Starship grounded until at least November
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Enlarge / Artist's illustration of catch arms ensnaring SpaceX's Super Heavy booster. (credit: SpaceX ) The Federal Aviation Administration has signaled to SpaceX that it won't approve a launch license for the next test flight of the Starship rocket until at least late November, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. This is more than two months later than the mid-September timeframe the FAA
Beats makes iPhone 16 cases now
21TechCrunch / 6h
The $49 cases work with MagSafe and the iPhone’s new Camera Control button. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
FAA Wants to Force a Two Month Delay for Starship Orbital Flight 5
Next Big Future / 7h
The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy vehicles for Flight 5 have been ready to launch since the first week of August. The flight test will include our most ambitious objective yet: attempt to return the Super Heavy booster to the launch site and catch it in mid-air. SpaceX recently received a launch license date estimate ... Read more
Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
Wired / 7h
You’ve decided to upgrade to Apple’s new iPhone. Now the question is which model to buy. We break it down.
This Tool Finds Matching Usernames Across 400 Social Media Networks
LifeHacker / 7h
Want to check if a particular internet handle you encountered online (or created yourself) is being used on any other social networks or websites? Sherlock is a free command line application that scans around 400 social networks and finds accounts that match whatever username you type in. Using this service couldn't be simpler: Just open it up and type "sherlock" followed by the username your wan
Someone discovered a new cheat code for the 27-year-old Saturn port of Doom
Engadget / 7h
The first-person shooter Doom has so many ports on so many different consoles and computers that modders have had to find new places to port the game like autonomous lawnmowers , digestive bacteria and even in Doom II itself. One port that’s not nearly as popular or playable as the others is the Sega Saturn port that came out nearly four years after the game’s release. Gamespot’s Jeff Gerstmann c
Google announces deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions
Engadget / 7h
Google announced that it has entered a partnership with Holocene to support its direct-air capture technology for collecting and removing carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. Under this $10 million deal, Google will purchase carbon removal credits from Holocene at a rate of $100 per metric ton. This is the price the US Department of Energy set as a goal for direct-air capture technology
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, September 11 (game #961)
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
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, September 11 (game #458)
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 Wednesday, September 11 (game #192)
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
Apple event underwhelming? Wait for the iPhone 17.
Mashable / 7h
Are you an Apple user who found the iPhone 16 launch event to be dull, disappointing, a let-down? Did it seem like it focused on niche products, like the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 , before it got to the main meat ... of what turned out to be relatively minor iPhone hardware updates? Then, frankly, you weren't the target audience, even if you're an iPhone user. Your current model is likely doing j
Be the First to Experience the AirPods 4! Now Available for Pre-order, Get Yours for as Low as $129
Gizmodo / 7h
The newly announced AirPods 4 are ready to order, do not miss pre-order to experience the latest in audio innovation.
Pre-order the Apple Watch Series 10 Today, Starting at $399
Gizmodo / 8h
The latest Apple Watch has just been listed for pre-order and will release on September 20.
Harris-Trump presidential debate time and live streaming options
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: The first Harris-Trump presidential debate can be streamed LIVE and for free on cable websites like ABC.com and CNN.com , and on YouTube via pages like PBS NewsHour. Paid streaming services also have options to tune in. Tonight (Sept. 10), presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take the stage in what will be their first match-up on the debate floor. ABC's "Race to the White
iPhone 16 hands-on: More Pro than I expected
Engadget / 8h
It's the day after Apple launched the iPhone 16 , and though I published my hands-on with the iPhone 16 Pro right after the event , I didn't have a lot of time to spare for the base models until today. With that extra time, I've been able to learn more about the differences between the standard iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro, and honestly I'm pleasantly surprised that there aren't that many. One
Senate leaders ask FTC to investigate AI content summaries as anti-competitive
TechCrunch / 8h
A group of Democratic senators is urging the FTC and Justice Department to investigate whether AI tools that summarize and regurgitate online content like news and recipes may amount to anticompetitive practices. In a letter to the agencies, the senators, led by Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), explained their position that the latest AI features are hitting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p
Dune 3 Will Be Denis Villeneuve’s Last Franchise Entry, But He Wants Other People to Keep It Going
200+Gizmodo / 8h
After the smash hit success of Dune: Part Two , the director offered an update (sort of) on Dune Messiah .
TikTok's Favorite Kitchen Organizing Tools
LifeHacker / 8h
TikTok and Instagram are full of ideas about how to clean your home—and some of them are better than others. Viral hacks are hit or miss , whereas product recommendations are usually a hit . But why stop at cleaning products? Social media is full of solid suggestions for organizing products, too, so once you get your home nice and clean, you can also get it organized. Let's start in the kitchen:
AI ruling on jobless claims could make mistakes courts can’t undo, experts warn
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61 ) Nevada will soon become the first state to use AI to help speed up the decision-making process when ruling on appeals that impact people's unemployment benefits. The state's Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) agreed to pay Google $1,383,838 for the AI technology, a 2024 budget document shows, and it will be launched within the "n
“HAIL HOLY TERROR”: Two US citizens charged for running online “Terrorgram Collective”
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The US government recently announced multiple charges against the alleged leaders of the "Terrorgram Collective," which does just what it sounds like—it promotes terrorism on the Telegram messaging platform. In this case, the terrorism was white racial terror, complete with a "hit list" of US officials and activists, a homemade "White Terror" video glorifying "saints" who had killed others, and i
Woman drips with sweat from a bite of food due to rare nerve-wiring mix-up
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge (credit: Getty | MICHAEL KAPPELER ) The human body is full of marvels, some even bordering on miraculous. That includes the limited ability for nerves to regenerate after injuries, allowing people to regain some function and feeling. But that wonder can turn, well, unnerving when those regenerated wires end up in a jumble. Such is the case for a rare neurological condition called gustator
Huawei’s $2,800 trifold phone is a real thing it wants people to hold and use
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / In the U.S., a folding phone has you carrying around nearly $2,000 of fragile, folding OLED phone. In China and export-friendly countries, the Mate XT adds $1,000 and yet another hinge. (credit: Huawei) Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate is a phone that does not flip or fold, at least in the way of its Samsung or Google contemporaries. You could say it collapses, really, across two hinges, from
How to book travel (and save points) with Chase Travel
20The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Chase Ultimate Rewards is one of the best flexible rewards currencies available, and you can get some incredible value from your Ultimate Rewards points . Plus, Chase offers the Chase Travel℠ portal, where you can earn and redeem points and take advantage of perks like credit card statement credits. This o
How False Claims About Dead Cats Became Trump Campaign Fodder
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Falsehoods claiming migrants in Ohio are killing cats and decapitating ducks went viral this week. The Trump campaign embraced them.
What is a "Flagship" Phone?
How-To Geek / 9h
Every year, Apple, Samsung, Google, and many other companies release new smartphones. If you like to read about new products, you've probably noticed that some of them are referred to as "flagship" phones. This terms goes back a long way, but what does it actually mean?
Real Mars versus Virtual Metaverse Worlds
Next Big Future / 9h
SpaceX and Elon Musk will need to get to about $200 billion per year in profits to sustain spending $40-50 billion per year for the major Mars colonization goals. SpaceX and Elon need to make $5-8+ trillion to spend $1-2 Trillion for the Mars City Program. NASA and others cannot be counted on for more ... Read more
James Earl Jones’ Most Iconic Darth Vader Lines
64Gizmodo / 9h
After the legendary actor passed away this week, we look back at some of his finest moments as Star Wars ' iconic villain.
For Some Reason, AI Generators Are Absolutely Butchering Attempts to Draw Kamala Harris
Futurism / 9h
Try as they might, AI image generators can't seem to produce a convincing likeness of vice president Kamala Harris. In an astonishingly lazy attempt to portray Harris as a "communist dictator" last week, Elon Musk shared an image produced by his xAI venture's Grok image generator of a woman wearing a red suit. The only problem, as X users were quick to point out? She looked almost nothing like th
Australia’s Prime Minister wants to ban social media for children
Engadget / 9h
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce legislation that would prevent children under a certain age from using social media. Reuters reported that Albanese issued his statement in a TV interview on the Australian Broadcasting Corp. (ABC). Albanese says the Australian government would start its social media initiative by testing age verification technology sometime thi
The 11 Different Kinds of Checking Accounts
LifeHacker / 9h
Despite the development of cash apps and other fintech tools , it’s still a good idea to have a checking account (or two ). Sure, no one writes checks anymore (except for all the people who do ), but having a checking account is often necessary to get paid by your job and to pay off your bills without having to jump through hoops (or pay unnecessary fees; being unbanked can be expensive). Life is
Game Pass Standard Arrives With Lower Price and Fewer Games
How-To Geek / 9h
Today, Microsoft released a new Xbox Game Pass plan called Game Pass Standard. This new plan fills a gap in the existing Game Pass offerings, combining elements of Game Pass for Console and Game Pass Core with a price point that was once considered the "ultimate" tier.
Shocking: Family Booted From Flight Over Nut Allergy—So Flight Attendant Could Earn Commission Selling Cashews
View from the Wing / 9h
Flight Attendant B began loudly ranting that Shelton was "too stupid" to understand the airline’s policies, declaring that she was “going to get them off this plane” while allegedly falsifying a narrative of unruly behavior on the part of Shelton and her son. Continue reading ...
Neurode wants to treat and track ADHD symptoms through a wearable headband
TechCrunch / 9h
Sydney-based Neurode has come up with a novel way to offer some relief to people with ADHD: a wearable headband that can track and treat ADHD symptoms. And you only have to wear it for 20 minutes a day. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bumble to leverage AI to help users with profile creation and conversations
20TechCrunch / 9h
Bumble is increasing its investments in AI and branching out with new features to stay relevant amid a generational shift in dating behavior among younger users. During Goldman Sachs’ annual technology conference on Monday, Bumble CEO Lidiane Jones unveiled more details about the app’s upcoming AI capabilities, including a photo selection tool as well as features […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
The Default Mac Terminal is Boring, Try These 6 Apps Instead
How-To Geek / 9h
If you're tired of the default, boring Mac terminal application, you can unlock a whole new world of efficiency and customization by replacing the app with something else. With sleek interfaces, advanced features, and optimized performance, these alternatives can maximize your workflow and make switching worth it!
Microsoft Isnt Done With the New Windows Sticky Notes
How-To Geek / 9h
Earlier this year, Microsoft rolled out a new Sticky Notes application on Windows based around OneNote. A few changes are coming to the Sticky Notes experience to make it more useful and familiar.
Unlimited Portability: Take the Amazon Fire HD Tablet Wherever You Go for Just $90
Gizmodo / 9h
The versatile 10.1 inch Amazon Fire HD tablet is 36% off now, only $90 for boundless fun!
The real power of Apple Intelligence will show up in third-party apps
42TechCrunch / 9h
Apple Intelligence, the iPhone maker’s new set of AI capabilities arriving in iOS 18, is laying the groundwork for a new way to use apps. Today, the dated App Store model is under constant regulatory attack. Meanwhile, users can accomplish a lot of tasks with fairly simple questions to an AI assistant like ChatGPT. Proponents […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Android Fans! Time to Get the Google Pixel 8 or 8 Pro for 38% off
Gizmodo / 10h
In the shadow of the new iPhone 16 announcement lies a great deal on the latest smartphone from Google.
SpaceX calls out ‘superfluous’ regulatory delays holding up Starship flights
34TechCrunch / 10h
SpaceX has launched its most public and aggressive offensive against regulators to date, with a blog post published Tuesday urging more expeditious launch licensing — lest the country lose its place as the leader in the global space race. Orbital launch is a tightly regulated industry governed chiefly by the Federal Aviation Administration, though to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Somehow crypto scams grew by nearly 50 percent last year
Mashable / 10h
Cryptocurrency may not be in the spotlight like during the 2021 to 2022 crypto boom, but that doesn't mean the money isn't flowing. Cybercriminals are still utilizing crypto to generate billions of dollars in fraudulent income each year. In fact, according to the FBI, 2023 was the most lucrative year yet for cryptocurrency scammers . SEE ALSO: New online scam claims to have proof your spouse is c
Game Pass Standard is now available on Xbox
Engadget / 10h
The Xbox Game Pass Standard plan is available starting today. Microsoft announced a revamp to its Game Pass subscription plans in July , introducing the Standard option alongside a price increase for the Ultimate tier. The Standard plan costs $15 a month, while Ultimate will run you $20 a month. The Standard subscription tier will offer the essential features of the Game Pass program: online mult
Curious about what’s in your photos, Windows 11 users? Soon you’ll be able to investigate with Bing reverse image search right from the Photos app
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft ’s Photos app in Windows 11 is getting a “Visual Search with Bing” feature, which will enable you to search for images similar to whatever pictures you’re viewing. The updated version of the Photos app also brings improved navigation for your photo gallery, quick access to image editing capabilities, and some tweaks to make Photos a better user experience overall. Photos is the default
Disney Sued for Bringing Actor Back From the Dead for "Star Wars" Movie
76Futurism / 10h
Rogue None After digitally recreating the late actor Peter Cushing's likeness for 2016's " Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ," Disney is being sued for doing so without the imperial commander 's express permission. As The Times of London reports , one of the actor's oldest friends, the producer Kevin Francis, has claimed that prior to his death in 1994 , Cushing insisted that nobody could reproduce h
Ford Seeks Patent for Software That Records Your Conversations to Serve You Ads
27Gizmodo / 10h
Would you want to drive a truck that was constantly listening to you?
These Air Fryer S’mores Are Just As Good
LifeHacker / 10h
No one can deny that campfire s’mores are a singular treat. True, a large part of that is due to environmental factors: crisp outdoor air, crackling wood, and sharing a moment with folks you (hopefully) like; the s’mores themselves are just a reliably tasty bonus. But not everyone can access a campfire whenever they want a gooey mini dessert sandwich—to say nothing of those who simply hate the ou
Despite Its Drawbacks, Strava Is Still the Best Running App
LifeHacker / 10h
There are tons of running apps out there, but only a few standouts. Nike Run Club is free, fun, and will never leave you bored. Runna will compel you to tick all the checkboxes on its structured programs, making you faster and stronger along the way. But the best running app of all is the one with mapping tools, in-depth performance analysis, and social features that your friends are actually usi
How Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Found Its Own Version of the ‘Day-O’ Scene
88Gizmodo / 10h
Tim Burton and company knew there'd be no topping the original film's Harry Belafonte tunes, so they deliberately sought out a different vibe.
Apple Watch blood oxygen detection won’t be available on the Series 10 in the US
45TechCrunch / 10h
Apple has not discussed whether the feature’s removal was a hardware change on the Series 10 or if it was simply disabled via the software, like with the Series 9. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Why are Apple's AirPods Max still saddled with 2020 hardware?
Engadget / 10h
As I write this, I’m listening to tunes on my 2020-vintage AirPods Max . Yes, that makes me a bit of an Apple fanboy, and we currently recommend at least six pairs of headphones over them. But for me, they still sound outstanding, have great active noise cancellation and work well with my most-used devices. They also are missing a few features compared to the second-generation AirPods Pro that ca
Canada’s Population Pass 42 Million in 10 Weeks
Next Big Future / 10h
Canada is about ten weeks from passing 42 million. Nextbigfuture predicted that Canada would pass 42 million in February 12, 2024 when Canada was within 3 weeks of passing 41 million. The US has about 337 million people. On June 16, 2023, Statistics Canada announced that Canada’s population had reached 40 million people. In 17 ... Read more
Multi-morbidity as a Definable Antiaging Target
Next Big Future / 10h
Regulators such as the FDA do not consider aging to be a disease, and they only approve treatments for specific diseases, largely using the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases as the basis for what is and is not a disease. The TAME (Targeting Aging with Metformin) trial came into being as a way ... Read more
Graduate Hotels officially joins Hilton Honors
95The Points Guy / 10h
There’s officially a new lifestyle hotel member of the Hilton Honors family, and it’s all about the collegiate life — well, without the stress of midterms and awkward roommates. Graduate Hotels — now known as Graduate by Hilton — joined Hilton Honors this week. Members can now earn and redeem points at the brand just as they would any of the 24 brands that comprise the Hilton orbit. Graduate, whi
Drybaby is a dating app for the ‘sober curious’ movement
20TechCrunch / 10h
Drybaby is the newest dating app designed for singles who are sober or interested in reducing their alcohol consumption. The app arrives as 41% of Americans are cutting back on drinking as part of the so-called “sober curious” movement. According to a recent study commissioned by NCSolutions, Gen Zers have expressed particular interest in the movement, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Those 3D Sci-Fi Displays are Finally Real (And They Run Doom)
How-To Geek / 10h
Apart from 3D displays that either do or do not need glasses, and VR headsets, most computer displays offer a picture that's flat as a pancake. However, there is another approach to displaying images that's much more substantial. If you really want to feel like the virtual world is in the room with you, then volumetric displays are what you want.
The new Carmen Sandiego game will let you play as Carmen Sandiego
Engadget / 10h
If you grew up in the 1980s, then you probably remember the Carmen Sandiego games and how they turned learning boring old geography into a fun, criminal-catching adventure. Netflix, Gameloft and HarperCollins Productions are bringing the Carmen Sandiego franchise back with a brand new game that lets you play as the famous, fedora festooned felon. Netflix Games announced today that Carmen Sandiego
Terrifying Collision: Delta Air Lines Widebody Jet Slices Tail Off Another Delta Flight in Atlanta
20View from the Wing / 11h
The A350’s right wingtip made contact with the CRJ-900’s T-tail while both aircraft were maneuvering on adjacent taxiways. The impact was severe enough to slice off the vertical and horizontal stabilizers of the CRJ-900. Photos and videos from the scene showed the regional jet’s tail hanging from the fuselage, while the A350 sustained damage to its wingtip. Continue reading ...
Crypto fans beware — hundreds of Android apps found using OCR to steal login details
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybersecurity researchers from McAfee have uncovered hundreds of malicious Android apps designed to steal access to people’s cryptocurrency wallets. The researchers dubbed the campaign SpyAgent, which was made up of 280 apps in total, so far, mimicking legitimate banking apps, government services tools, TV streaming, utilities apps, and more. The criminals would host then these on malicious sites
It's a good year to buy the vanilla iPhone 16 (and avoid the SE at all costs)
Engadget / 11h
Every year, the calculus of choosing which iPhone to get feels increasingly frustrating. Do you opt for the standard iPhone? Do you splurge for the latest and greatest Pro model, something that might take two years to pay off completely? Or should you just buy a slightly older used or refurbished model to get the best deal possible? And of course, there's always the safest bet: Save your money an
Nine Practical, Everyday Uses for AI Tools
LifeHacker / 11h
Almost two years into the "AI revolution," you’re probably sick of hearing about all the ways artificial intelligence will either transform the world into a utopia, or replace you at your job and ruin the environment. The fear and anxiety are exhausting, but so is the hype—and so far it's a lot of just that, hype . Sure, many AI-powered apps are useful , but those are tightly focused pieces of so
Two Supermassive Black Holes Are Weirdly Close Together
Gizmodo / 11h
At just 300 million light years apart, it's the closest duo yet discovered.
Genetic Testing Company Must Issue Refunds After Security Breach Disaster
Gizmodo / 11h
1Health.io left its customers genetic information unsecured in unencrypted and publicly accessible AWS servers.
Cops Use AI-Generated 14-Year-Old Girl to Lure Sex Criminals
Futurism / 11h
New Methods Law enforcement officers in New Mexico used an AI-generated image of fake teenage girl to attract pedophiles, a lawsuit filed by the state reveals. The suit was filed last week in New Mexico against the social media app Snapchat, which prosecutors say has failed to "protect children from sextortion, sexual exploitation, and harm." As flagged by Ars Technica , the filing reveals that p
Air Canada braces for imminent pilots’ strike; US airlines continue flight attendant negotiations
The Points Guy / 11h
Air Canada is planning to cancel scores of flights in the coming days as it faces an imminent pilot walkout. The airline is planning to begin canceling mainline operations under its Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge brands as soon as Sunday, Sept. 15, gradually winding down its operations over a three-day period. Pilots can issue a 72-hour strike notice on Sunday at the end of a 21-day “cooling off
This Modular Robot Lawnmower Will Do All Yard Work You Don’t Want to Do
Gizmodo / 11h
This Wall-E style robot will do everything except take out your trash.
I’m Bummed the Apple iPhone 16 Adopted Qi2 Before Samsung and Google Did
45Gizmodo / 11h
Why has thou forsaken me, Android makers? I want magnetic accessories and faster charging, too.
George R.R. Martin Continues to Make Little Progress on The Winds of Winter
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The much-anticipated next Game of Thrones book has apparently gained just a few new pages.
Adobe Premiere and After Effects Are Getting Big Updates
How-To Geek / 11h
Adobe just unveiled some updates its cooking for Adobe Premiere Pro 25 and After Effects 25. The upcoming releases of the two video editing tools are due later in October, and Adobe is trying to drum up hype in anticipation of IBC 2024, which is right around the corner.
RAMBO attack uses RAM in air-gapped computers to steal data
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Cybersecurity researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel, came up with a very James Bond-esque way to steal sensitive files from air-gapped systems. The method is dubbed RAMBO (short for Radiation of Air-gapped Memory Bus for Offense) because it abuses the target computer’s RAM memory to steal data, taking advantage of the electromagnetic radiation the memory generates while oper
X-ray footage shows how Japanese eels escape from a predator’s stomach
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / "The only species of fish confirmed to be able to escape from the digestive tract of the predatory fish after being captured.” (credit: Hasegawa et al./Current Biology) Imagine you're a Japanese eel, swimming around just minding your own business when—bam! A predatory fish swallows you whole and you only have a few minutes to make your escape before certain death. What's an eel to do? A
“MNT Reform Next” combines open source hardware and usable performance
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / More streamlined (but still user-replaceable) battery packs are responsible for some of the Reform Next's space savings. (credit: MNT Research) The current booting prototype of the MNT Reform Next. [credit: MNT Research ] The original MNT Reform laptop was an interesting experiment, an earnest stab at the idea of a laptop that used entirely open source, moddable hardware as well as open
These Hi-Tech Bifocals Improved My Eyesight but Made Me Look Like a Huge Dork
24Gizmodo / 12h
The ViXion01 glasses adjust on the fly, giving you crystal-clear vision no matter where you look.
Majority of Attorneys General support a warning label for social media platforms
Engadget / 12h
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an op-ed in June calling for social media to come with a warning label about its negative health impacts, similar to the warnings placed on cigarettes and tobacco products. Now, 42 attorneys general have drafted an open letter to Congress to signal their support for Murthy's plan. "This ubiquitous problem requires federal action—and a surgeon general’s warni
Love Plus-Sized iPhones? The iPhone 16 Plus May Be the Last One
How-To Geek / 12h
Just like the iPhone 13 mini before it, the iPhone 16 Plus may be the last device of its kind. This doesnt spell the end for big iPhones, but it will limit the field if youre fond of Apple's larger smartphones.
Headquarters Rumor: Southwest Airlines Chairman’s Exit Paves Way For Basic Economy, Checked Bag Fees
25View from the Wing / 12h
With greater Elliott sway, and Kelly leaving, rumors are swirling in Dallas that other changes pushed by Elliott will be implemented. We may or may not learn details at the airline's investor day this month. Two major changes that are being widely discussed at headquarters are an anticipated end to free checked bags, and the introduction of basic economy. Here's what basic economy would look like
London’s transit agency drops claim it has ‘no evidence’ of customer data theft after hack
TechCrunch / 12h
The London transport authority removes a claim that said there was no evidence that customer data was compromised during a recent hack. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Kodi 21.1 Is Now Available
How-To Geek / 12h
The Kodi team has released Kodi 21.1, known as "Omega." This is the first point release for the 21.x series, and the update focuses primarily on various bugs and issues pointed out in the initial 21.0 release.
Here’s how the new AirPods Pro hearing test works
TechCrunch / 12h
Hearing Test will be built into iOS 18, though Apple is currently awaiting FDA approval for both it and the newly announced hearing aid feature before launch. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Air Belgium On Brink Of Liquidation… Again
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
In a development that will surprise nobody who has been following the airline, Air Belgium is once again on the brink of liquidation. Now, this is a familiar story, as Air Belgium seems to have nine lives. However, the situation is definitely more dire than in the past, and I don’t see how this can have a positive outcome… Some background on Air Belgium’s struggles For those who aren’t familiar w
Dating as a single parent is hard in 2024. These dating apps make it a little easier.
Mashable / 12h
Dating is, famously, not easy. Single parenting, is also, famously, not easy. Put them together, and dating as a single parent feels damn near impossible . The good news is, you're certainly not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly a quarter of children in the United States live in single-parent households. That means there are tons of people out there just like you — single parent
The price of Sony's PS5 Pro is 'brutal' and the internet hates it
Mashable / 12h
Sony has finally unveiled the PS5 Pro after months of leaks and speculation, but the console comes with a hefty price: $700. Billed as a more powerful, graphically enhanced version of the original PS5, the Pro's price point is sure to raise some eyebrows. At $700, it’s almost as expensive as the base iPhone 16, putting this in line with other moves amid Sony's recent push for higher pricing, from
Apple Ordered to Pay $14 Billion in Back Taxes
55Gizmodo / 12h
The EU is ordering tech companies to pay billions while the U.S. talks about social media warning labels.
Parallels Desktop 20 Makes It Easy to Run Windows or Linux on Your Mac
How-To Geek / 12h
Parallels Desktop, the popular virtual machine manager for macOS, just got a big update. The new Parallels Desktop 20 release includes new ways to control and manage virtual machines, better support for DevOps teams, and a virtual machine package that makes AI development easier.
Uber Drivers Say They're Doomed in the Face of Robotaxis
86Futurism / 12h
Time's Up Uber drivers are anxiously awaiting a future in which autonomous ride-hailing vehicles could make their jobs obsolete. As The Register reports , some drivers are already fearing the worst. "To put it bluntly, we are cooked," one person posted in an Uber forum dug up by the newspaper. "We're done for. In the age of artificial intelligence and automation, we're the first to be impacted in
13 of the Best Spooky Episodes From (Mostly) Un-Spooky Shows
LifeHacker / 12h
TV shows love taking big swings come Halloween season: Shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine , Bob's Burgers , How I Met Your Mother , The Goldbergs , Modern Family , The Office , etc. are all shows that have had near-annual Halloween episodes involving characters dressing up and getting involved in spooky seasonal hijinks. Some shows, though, take it a bit further, using the opportunity to detour wildly
Scientists Have Discovered a New, Potentially Brain-Invading Tick Virus
26Gizmodo / 12h
Scientists in China believe they've discovered a novel tickborne germ that can infect and sicken people, dubbed the Wetland virus.
A beginners guide to picking a cruise line
300+The Points Guy / 12h
So, you think you want to take a cruise? First, let me say that you’ll likely love it. I’ve been cruising for nearly 30 years, on just about every line out there, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful way to travel. It’s not for everyone, of course. Plenty of people have tried it once or twice and aren’t fans. The world is also filled with “never cruisers” — people who, for various reasons, wouldn’
What’s In My Wallet – My Credit Card Strategy (2024)
35View from the Wing / 12h
I've cleaned out my wallet and I'm not carrying nearly as many credit cards on a daily basis any longer. Still, my wallet is a great window in the spending choices I make every day. What gets a wallet slot, and what cards I have but keep in a drawer, go a long way towards illustrating how I put my mileage and spending strategies into practice. Sharing this also adds a bit to my transparency as I
MSI’s New Handheld Might Be the Redemption It Needs
Gizmodo / 12h
We still don't know much about the Claw 8 AI, but it already feels better in your hands.
Swifties for Kamala: How Taylor Swift fans are creating a new blueprint for political organizing
Mashable / 12h
"Kamala loves a Venn diagram, right? So in one circle, you've got Swifties, who love Taylor , and in the other circle, you've got people who love Kamala . In the middle, you have us — you have these people who support Taylor and support Kamala," Lexa Hayes, the friendship bracelet coordinator of the new organizing group Swifties for Kamala , tells Mashable. SEE ALSO: Is it 'Kamala' or 'Harris'? T
7 Smart Home Gadgets I'm Staying Away From
How-To Geek / 12h
Smart gadgets and appliances are supposed to make our lives simpler, but manufacturers keep slapping the "smart" label on every device imaginable. Not all of these devices are worthy of your hard-earned money, and some raise some big privacy and security concerns. Here are my personal pet peeves.
Apple punts on AI
47TechCrunch / 12h
One would have expected that "Apple's first phone made from the ground up for Apple Intelligence" would justify being so. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon’s Rings of Power Season 2 Viewer Numbers Might Not Be as Great as They Seem
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The company reports that the Prime Video series has reached 40 million viewers globally in 11 days, which certainly sounds impressive.
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