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How to Restart a Phone Without the Power Button
100+How-To Geek / 1h
Sometimes, the physical power buttons on Android phones and iPhones stop working. The longer you use a device, the more likely that moving parts will fail. Can you restart a phone without the power button? There are options.
Some iPhone 16 owners are experiencing massive battery drain on iOS 18
20Mashable / 4h
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro boast much-improved battery life , but for some users, the opposite has been the case. According to a pretty large number of posts on Apple's official forums and Reddit (via MacRumors ), battery life has been pretty abysmal for some iPhone 16 and 16 Pro owners running iOS 18 . The complaints actually started earlier, while iOS 18 was still in beta, but the issu
Critical Kubernetes Image Builder credential vulnerability allows for virtual machine SSH access
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
A critical vulnerability in the Kubernetes Image Builder has been detected allowing threat actors to access different Virtual Machine (VM) images with ease. A patch is already available, so if you’re using the image building tool, make sure to update it to the latest version as soon as possible. Kubernetes Image Builder is a tool that helps build and maintain container images for Kubernetes envir
Quick Points: How to use married airline segments to find more award availability
The Points Guy / now
If you’re struggling to find award availability for your next flight redemption, here’s a trick to solve this issue. An increasing number of airlines are using the “married airline logic” concept when releasing and pricing award seats. Like cash fares, airlines believe passengers will pay a premium for nonstop flights compared to indirect flights. Therefore, a nonstop flight from Los Angeles Inte
Top JD Vance Advisor Secretly Posted About Being a Drug Fiend
Futurism / now
Watch what you post online, kids. As Wired reports , Aaron Kofsky, a top financial policy advisor to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, used to post online about his love for various drugs — cocaine, oxycodone, MDMA, and kratom, among many others — tips for how to smuggle said drugs through airport security, and even suggested that "half of Congress" probably "rails lines." In additio
Sony's PSVR2 PC Adapter Is a Poor Apology to PlayStation Fans
Wired / 3min
A lackluster accessory that gives Sony's VR headset a new lease on life only highlights the failures of the platform.
Vistara Brand Being Discontinued, Merged Into Air India
300+One Mile at a Time / 3min
In late 2021, plans were announced for Air India to be privatized . Specifically, Tata Group, which was also Air India’s initial owner when the company was first founded, has once again taken control of the airline. Tata Group also owns Indian carrier Vistara, and we’ve known all along that the plan is for the two airline brands to merge. Several weeks ago, we learned about when this would happen
The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is $280 off at Amazon
Mashable / 3min
GET $280 OFF: As of Oct. 18, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is available at Amazon for $269.99, down from $549.99. That's a 51% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum (AV2501S) $269.99 at Amazon $549.99 Save $280.00 Whether you missed Prime Day or you just really need a new robot vacuum cleaner , Amazon has tons of models on sale ahead of the holiday season acr
AWS CEO tells workers to quit if they don't want to come back to the office
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7min
AWS CEO Matt Garman has apparently hit out at workers unhappy with the company's enforced return to office policy. Earlier this year, Amazon Web Service (AWS) announced staff would be required to be in-office for 5 days per week, ending its hybrid working policy. Workers were given until January 2 to return to full-time in person work. Somewhat predictably, this didn’t go down well. Reports emerg
The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024
How-To Geek / 8min
A pair of quality noise-canceling cans can isolate you from the outside world and give you that serene feeling of seclusion where there's just you, yourself, and your favorite music, podcast, or audiobook.
How to claim missing Amex statement credits
The Points Guy / 8min
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. One of the greatest things about credit cards is that some give you statement credits to make the things you enjoy free. That includes perks like Global Entry, Uber rides and streaming services. But one of the greatest frustrations is keeping track of these statement credits to ensure they post correctly a
This Horror-Themed Airbnb Will Transport You to Your Favorite Scary Movie
Gizmodo / 11min
A remote Airbnb in the California mountains is giving seriously creepy vibes.
Beat the Black Friday Rush with This MacBook Pro at Its Lowest Price Ever
Gizmodo / 11min
Apple rarely offers discounts, so this deal won’t last long—act fast before it’s gone
Android Versions Dont Matter Anymore
How-To Geek / 15min
Android 15 has left the station and despite having much anticipation, the update doesn't feel like the huge jump that maybe some of us thought it would be. The Android 5.0 update was released a decade ago and it felt like a monumental change. So why does 2024's platform upgrade not match the level? Find out today!
If You Ever Rented From Redbox, Your Private Info Is Up for Grabs
Gizmodo / 18min
Hackers reveal the old Redbox kiosks can be easily hacked for users' names and some financial info. The data may go back close to a decade.
The AI at scale revolution disrupting industries
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22min
Modern businesses are rapidly evolving as Artificial Intelligence (AI) moves from pilot projects to large-scale implementations. This 'AI at scale' revolution is transforming industries, driving innovation, and enhancing operational efficiencies with AI being deployed at scale across various business functions. The transition from PoCs to large-scale AI marks a pivotal moment for businesses. Init
Tesla's FSD is under federal investigation after four reduced-visibility crashes
Engadget / 30min
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature in relation to four crashes. The collisions took place in reduced-visibility conditions with either the beta or supervised versions of FSD enabled. In a November 2023 incident in Arizona, a Model Y fatally hit a pedestrian, as TechCrunch notes. An injury was sustained in one of the
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Music, Arts & Literature / 31min
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Emirates A380 Gets Bold NBA Livery: Cool, Hideous, Or Both?
One Mile at a Time / 33min
Every so often we see airlines introduce special liveries, typically to celebrate a partnership, cause, or milestone. Emirates has quite a few aircraft in special liveries, and I love most of them. The Dubai-based carrier has just unveiled its newest one-off livery , and it’s… ummm, unique? Emirates unveils special A380 NBA livery Emirates is the official global airline partner of the NBA, and th
Emerging AI regulation will shape the future of data collection for business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 37min
The Generative AI (gen AI) boom of the last few years sparked a push to establish regulatory frameworks for AI governance. This is a natural development, as the rise of AI seems to pose issues in data privacy and protection, bias and discrimination, safety, intellectual property, and other legal areas, as well as ethics that need to be addressed. Highlights of specific outcomes include China regu
Microsoft says it has lost 'weeks' worth of security logs for some products
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 37min
Microsoft lost more than two weeks of security logs for some of its cloud products, the media are reporting. Logs are important because they help IT teams keep track of possible intrusions and other cyberattacks, so not having this information for more than two weeks puts the users at risk. Multiple media outlets, including TechCrunch and Business Insider , reported on the loss, stating that it w
Why the Mac Minis Design Didnt Change for 15 Years
How-To Geek / 38min
Apple is infamous for redesigning its phones, computers, and tablets on a regular basis, sometimes to a detriment. However, theres one Apple product that has stuck around for over a decade without a substantial makeover: the humble Mac Mini.
Zoom In: The 20 Best Images From Nikon’s Small World Up Close Competition
Gizmodo / 42min
The 50th rendition of the annual competition showcases butterfly wings on the tips of needles and cells from mouse brains.
'A revolutionary combination of performance and efficiency': Affordable, super fast SSDs as quick as Samsung's 990 Pro set to flood the market thanks to this groundbreaking SSD controller
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 44min
Phison took the wraps off its PS5031-E31T SSD controller at Computex 2023, with its DRAMless Gen5x4 single-CPU, built on TSMC's 7nm process, featuring an ARM Cortex R5 CPU and support for up to 8TB of 3D TLC and QLC NAND. The first SSDs featuring the controller were teased at this year’s Computex, and now we’re starting to see previews of these drives. KitGuru took a look at a 2TB reference drive
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
100+NYT > Technology / 48min
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.
Hulu is stealing the saddest rom-com I've seen with 91% on Rotten Tomatoes from Netflix – here’s where you can stream La La Land
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
What was once one of the best Netflix movies is now about to become one of the new best Hulu movies in November 2024. Damien Chazelle's almost-best picture Oscar winner La La Land (2016) is making the switch from one of the best streaming services to the other, meaning you'll be able to stream it on Hulu from November 1 to witness the heart-wrenching Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling love story over an
Now on DVD: Windows 11 24H2 (yes, really) has been slimmed down and ready for action by Tiny11 developer
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 51min
We’ve recently seen the release of a major Windows 11 feature update, version 24H2 , and now developer NTDEV, responsible for the development of projects like “ Tiny11 ” and “ Tiny10 ” (smaller slimmed down versions of Windows 11 and 10) has released an impressively lightweight, compact version of 24H2. NDTEV has been highlighted by publications for its efforts to make versions of Windows that us
The Feds Are Coming for John Deere Over the Right to Repair
Gizmodo / 54min
The farm equipment giant has fought against letting farmers repair their own equipment for years.
X’s controversial changes to blocking and AI training sees half a million users leave for rival Bluesky – which then crashes under the strain
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
Elon Musk’s latest changes for X are driving more users away – not exactly a surprise, granted – and many of them are flocking to rival social media outlet Bluesky. So many made the switch, in fact, it led to Bluesky briefly going down due to the volume of incoming new users. The central move initiated by X that made the headlines for driving migration away from Musk’s platform is a change to the
Asus ROG Thor III is a massive 1600W PSU that will handle the Nvidia RTX 5090 with ease - but could be a nightmare for your energy bills
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 59min
Asus has announced its new ROG Thor III series PSUs that have been built to meet the demands of upcoming power-hungry components like Nvidia’s expected RTX 5090 GPU s, which are rumored to consume up to 600W of power . With PCIe 5.0 connectors, ATX 3.0 compliance, and wattage ranging between 1000 and 1600, it’s clear the Thor III series should be more than up to the task of powering the next gene
One of Miami’s hottest hotels is opening in NYC next year — and it’s good news for Accor fans
The Points Guy / 1h
New York City’s luxury hotel scene just keeps getting better. And next spring, the city will welcome one of the trendiest hotel brands of them all: Faena. A staple of both the Buenos Aires and Miami hotel landscapes, Faena is a luxury boutique hotel brand that’s more than just a place to rest your weary head. It’s a treat for the senses, a design lovers dream, and a place to see and be seen. Sche
Squarespace snapped up in billion-dollar deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Permira has confirmed the completion of its acquisition of top website builder platform Squarespace in an all-cash deal valued at $7.2 billion. As part of the deal, Squarespace will be taken private, meaning it will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The buyout, initially announced in early summer of 2024, ended up costing Permira $300 million more than the $6.9 billion it
Elehear Beyond Review: Super Big Hearing Aids
Wired / 1h
At nearly twice the size of some competitors, Elehear’s new hearing aids certainly make a statement.
Ouch: American Boeing 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container
50One Mile at a Time / 1h
Well, this seems like it could be a costly mistake… American Boeing 787 has ground incident in Chicago This incident happened on the afternoon of Thursday, October 17, 2024, and was first flagged by @xJonNYC. I'm hearing a luggage cart got sucked into an AA 787 engine just now. — JonNYC (@xJonNYC) October 18, 2024 It occurred at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), and involves a six-year-old American B
It Sure Looks Like Trump Watches Are Breaking Copyright Law
41Wired / 1h
The company behind Trump Watches prominently features an iconic image of the presidential candidate on its timepieces. There’s one big problem: It’s not allowed to.
Sonos confirms some missing details about Arc Ultra – and says its app now has 90% of its missing features back
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
When Sonos unveiled the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar earlier this week , we had a few questions. And now we have the answers. In particular, we've confirmation about the Arc Ultra's Dolby Atmos channels, its current stance on DTS, and its HDMI ports – and we've had an update on the status of the app. The first questions was around its channel count, which is officially given as 9.1.4. The last number
Alaska Airlines mulls Honolulu lounge, iffy on credit card transfers for new joint loyalty program with Hawaiian Airlines
The Points Guy / 1h
This week, Alaska Airlines announced sweeping changes to its Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program. The overhaul will make it easier for customers to earn elite status and loyalty perks in 2025. Plus, the carrier revealed that customers should soon be able to book international itineraries aboard multiple Alaska partners through its website. Yet executives make clear that these moves are only the
Amazon Scraps Its God Of War Series
20Gizmodo / 1h
Plus, your first look at Herbie in Fantastic Four: First Steps .
Google Chrome on Android is about to get a massive upgrade for password managers that’s been a long time coming
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google is finally fixing a longstanding problem with the way third-party password managers work within the Android version of Chrome. In an update coming next month, Google will enable native autofill for third-party password manager apps like Dashlane and 1Password in the Chrome app on Android. The update was announced in a post to Google’s Android Developers Blog by developer advocate Eiji Kita
Max drops Dune: Prophecy's official trailer and proves that HBO is still the king of original TV shows
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
After some first-look teasers, we finally have a full trailer for Dune: Prophecy , Max's new prequel series to the movies Dune and Dune Part Two , which is now confirmed to be arriving on November 17. The exciting trailer debuted at New York Comic-Con, proving to be a real treat for fans who have been waiting to return to the sci-fi universe once more. There's plenty to get excited about and it's
You Can Now See the Code That Helped End Apartheid
32Wired / 1h
John Graham-Cumming, who happens to be Cloudflare's CTO, cracked a 30-year-old encrypted file that had a role in rewriting South Africa’s history.
Dems Launch Taylor Swift Snapchat Filter to Target Young Voters for Kamala Harris
Gizmodo / 1h
The campaign pushes users to IWillVote.com to make sure they're registered.
The US Treasury is using AI (a vehicle for fraud) to detect fraud
Engadget / 1h
AI has been used to defraud people through everything from calling voters to faking celebrity giveaways . Now, the US Treasury Department claims machine learning AI has played a critical part in its enhanced fraud detection processes over the past year — if a broken clock can be right twice a day, maybe AI can do something good one time? In a new release, the Treasury states it prevented and reco
This cheap Bluetooth turntable looks ideal for vinyl beginners – with one potential problem
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
If you've been wanting to add vinyl to your home audio setup but don't know where to start with the best turntables , the new Gadhouse Mathis has been designed just for you. It's made for vinyl beginners, and it delivers almost everything you could want when getting started. The design is reassuringly retro but there's a decent cartridge on board: the Audio-Technica ATVM95E. The turntable is belt
The Download: AI for debates, and what to know about the Oropouche virus
MIT Technology Review / 2h
This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI could help people find common ground during deliberations Reaching a consensus in a democracy is difficult because people hold such different ideological, political, and social views. Perhaps an AI tool could help. Researchers from Google DeepMind trained a
How to watch Al Shabab vs. Al Nassr online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Shabab vs. Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League attracts the attention of football fans from all around the world because a number of high-profile players compete in this league, including the likes of Karim Benzema and Sadio Mané. Those guys have a lot of fans,
How to Use Google Drive With Androids File Manager
How-To Geek / 2h
Because of its reliability, Google Drive is an excellent option for cloud storage, especially for Android users. The Drive app is a simple way to store and manage your files from anywhere. Best of all, most Android devices come with Google Drive built-in, so you won't need to download the app to get started.
How to Remove and Replace Your AirTag’s Battery
20Wired / 2h
Is your Apple AirTag running low on power? Here’s how to replace that battery and get back to tracking.
ATC Error Leads To Southwest 737 Close Call On San Diego Runway
One Mile at a Time / 2h
This isn’t good… air traffic controllers cleared two Southwest jets to use the same runway at the same time. This caused a close call, including a high speed rejected takeoff. Southwest 737 incident at San Diego Airport This incident happened on Friday, October 11, 2024, at San Diego International Airport (SAN). It involves the following two flights: Southwest 1478 was getting ready to depart for
From our stacks: Back cover detail from Petals on the Wind. V. C. Andrews. New York: Pocket Books,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 2h
From our stacks: Back cover detail from Petals on the Wind . V. C. Andrews. New York: Pocket Books, 1980.
Laverne Cox's 'Daily Show' monologue knocks it out of the park. Watch it now.
Mashable / 2h
For Spirit Day, Laverne Cox delivered one of the best monologues you'll see on late night TV on "The Daily Show."
How to watch Al Hilal vs. Al Feiha online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Hilal vs. Al Feiha in the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Saudi Pro League does not have the history or the prestige of something like the Premier League or La Liga, but it is a league that's absolutely stacked with talent, so it's always fun to watch the action. And better yet, you can wa
How to watch the Saudi Pro League online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream the Saudi Pro League for free on 10Play . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Domestic competitions like the Premier League , La Liga , and Serie A have always battled for supremacy, but there's a new kid on the block. The Saudi Pro League made a huge splash in 2023 by attracting a bunch of top-level players from European leagues wit
Pandas Return to Washington – Meet The Newest Residents Who Touched Down At Dulles Airport! [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 2h
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 ...
You can now add songs to Spotify straight from Instagram posts
Engadget / 2h
With short-form videos becoming extremely common these days, it's not unusual to discover new songs and artists from apps like TikTok and Instagram . Now, Instagram has started rolling out a Spotify integration that will let you add songs you hear from posts and Reels straight to the audio streaming app, 9to5Mac has reported. If an Instagram post uses a song, and it's linked at the bottom of the
Apple expands Business Connect tools to help firms stay in touch with customers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Apple has announced a series of enhancements to its Business Connect platform in the hope that businesses across the world, including those without physical locations, can create and improve their brand presence and appeal more than a billion Apple users globally. Business Connect was launched in early 2023 as a way for businesses to manage their presence on Apple Maps by customizing location car
Tips on Choosing a Security Camera (From Someone Who's Owned a Few)
How-To Geek / 2h
If you're looking to buy into a security camera ecosystem, it's easy to fixate on resolution or night vision. But take it from someone who has gone through multiple systems, there are other factors to consider as well before investing your time and money, or drilling permanent holes in your building.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software under investigation by federal safety regulator
26TechCrunch / 3h
The U.S. automotive safety regulator has opened a new investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software after four reported crashes in low-visibility situations. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Paradox at the Heart of Elon Musk’s Cybercab Vision
24Wired / 3h
During an event for Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab—due out 2027—Musk revealed an expansive vision for cities transformed by a robotaxi revolution. Experts say the plan has some hitches.
Engadget Podcast: Why we're intrigued by the Kindle Colorsoft
Engadget / 3h
Amazon finally did it: This week the company announced the Kindle Colorsoft, its first color E Ink e-reader. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn discuss where this device sits in a world of cheap tablets, and they dive into the updated Kindle Paperwhite and the writable Kindle Scribe. Also, we've got final thoughts on the Meta Quest 3S, the updated iPad Mini and tons of news. Listen below or s
How to watch the 2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint online for free
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This season of F1 has been particularly interesting for fans, but there's something special on the calendar that makes a race weekend even more exciting: a sprint race. China, Miami, Austria, USA, Brazil, and Qatar will each host a sprint we
'The Daily Show' lambasts Bret Baier's Fox News interview with Kamala Harris
Mashable / 3h
"The Daily Show" host Desi Lydic unpacks Kamala Harris' interview with Bret Baier on Fox News.
Democrats urge Swifties to be in their 'voting era' with new Snapchat filter
Mashable / 3h
Taylor Swift 's Eras Tour makes its return stateside tonight (Oct. 18) in Miami and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) sees it as an opportunity to encourage youth voter turnout in battleground states like Florida!!! SEE ALSO: Swifties for Kamala: How Taylor Swift fans are creating a new blueprint for political organizing It's launching a Taylor Swift-themed Snapchat filter in battlegrounds
Simple voltage pulse can restore capacity to Li-Si batteries
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
If you're using a large battery for a specialized purpose—say grid-scale storage or an electric vehicle—then it's possible to tweak the battery chemistry, provide a little bit of excess capacity, and carefully manage its charging and discharging so that it enjoys a long life span. But for consumer electronics, the batteries are smaller, the need for light weight dictates the chemistry, and the de
Rocket Report: Bloomberg calls for SLS cancellation; SpaceX hits century mark
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Welcome to Edition 7.16 of the Rocket Report! Even several days later, it remains difficult to process the significance of what SpaceX achieved in South Texas last Sunday. The moment of seeing a rocket fall out of the sky and be captured by two arms felt historic to me, as historic as the company's first drone ship landing in April 2016. What a time to be alive. As always, we welcome reader submi
Finally upgrading from isc-dhcp-server to isc-kea for my homelab
Ars Technica - All content / 3h
A few months back, I put together a big fat guide on how to configure DNS and DHCP on your LAN the old-school way , with bind and dhcpd working together to seamlessly hand out addresses to hosts on your network and also register those hosts in your LAN's forward and reverse DNS lookup zones. The article did really well—thanks for reading it!—but one thing commenters pointed out was that my prefer
Proton unveils new business VPN features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Proton has added three new features to its business VPN which it says will help to improve functionality and make it easier to protect devices. This includes mobile device management support (MDM) for simple installation of Proton VPN on employee devices, as well as expanding its offering of servers from two to twelve countries. Finally, the company has added Gateway monitoring for organization-w
Netflix teases Virgin River season 6's wedding of the year and I desperately need an invite
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Netflix has shared a glimpse at Mel Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack Sheridan's (Martin Henderson) dreamy wedding in the new Virgin River season 6 teaser – and I'm now just waiting for my invite in the mail! Save the dates are already in order as the best streaming service announced that Virgin River season 6 would be released on December, 19 , so there isn't long to wait until the weddin
Joe Rogan says the Garmin Fenix 8's cold water problem "sucks" – but he's got a solution
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The Garmin Fenix 8 is a fantastic watch. We thought it was one of the best Garmin watches yet and awarded it a rare five-star rating, albeit before we learned about a serious issue. The Garmin Fenix 8 seems to have a big problem with cold water, as for lots of users, it shuts down when immersed. Not ideal for a device marketed as a dive watch. Those users include podcaster Joe Rogan. On The Joe R
The Morning After: YouTube is testing a new subscription option that could remove most ads
34Engadget / 3h
YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription tier in Australia, Germany and Thailand, a Google rep confirmed. It would have limited ads, which the fine print describes as most videos being ad-free, “but you may see video ads on music content and Shorts, and non-interruptive ads when you search and browse.” The original Premium Lite subscription began testing in Europe in 2021
Nothing Ear (Open) Review: Extremely Comfortable but Underwhelming Sound
Gizmodo / 3h
I could wear the Nothing Ear (Open) buds all day for podcasts and taking calls, but for enjoying music, I'd pick something else.
How Elijah Wood built his magical character in 'Bookworm'
Mashable / 3h
Elijah Wood got to build his enigmatic 'Bookworm' character from the ground up. Here, he goes into detail on what elements were most crucial they got right.
Stephen Colbert tears into Bret Baier's baiting Fox News interview with Kamala Harris
Mashable / 3h
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert unpacks Kamala Harris' interview with Bret Baier on Fox News.
Save 20% on this seriously stylish coffee machine
Mashable / 3h
SAVE $20 : As of Oct.18, the Ninja PB051SG Coffee Maker is on sale for $79.99 on Amazon. That's 20% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja PB051SG Coffee Maker $79.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $20.00 Barista-quality coffee when you wake up is every coffee lover's dream. And this dream can very well become your reality. Before you go planning an early morning coffee run in your
Ultimate Ears Boom 4 Review: Same Great Sound, Now Easier to Charge
Wired / 3h
The latest Boom speaker stays mainly the same, with one key upgrade.
‘Trump Was Born to Be a Teenage Girl’ Is the Sarah Cooper Schtick for the ‘Brat’ Election
Wired / 3h
Back in 2020, Sarah Cooper’s “How to Medical” lip-sync of Donald Trump’s proposed Covid-19 cures went viral on social media. TikTok’s latest trend gives that schtick a new spin.
Cargo Container Sucked Into American Airlines 787 Engine On Arrival At Chicago O’Hare—Emergency Response Ensues
28View from the Wing / 3h
Yesterday, an incident involving American Airlines Flight flight 47 from London Heathrow to Chicago, occurred on Taxiway Bravo after arrival at approximately 3 p.m. As the Boeing 787-9 was taxiing to its gate, it ingested a cargo container into its right (#2) engine, causing severe damage to the engine. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. Continue reading ...
Google says it has made big steps in improving memory safety
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
In a recently published blog post , Google explained how it makes its software less susceptible to flaws and vulnerabilities, and thus less interesting to cybercriminals. Its approach includes two key pillars: hardening super-popular, yet unsafe, programming languages, while slowly (but surely) transitioning towards up-and-coming, memory-safe languages. Earlier this week, Alex Rebert of Security
Amazon's new basic streamer is the $35 Fire TV Stick HD
Engadget / 3h
Amazon has given its basic Fire TV Stick what seems to be a rebranding and has even shaved off a few dollars from its pricing. When you visit its old listing on the website, you'll see a note that says "There's a newer model of this product," which links to the new Fire TV Stick HD . We call it a "rebranding," since its specs seem pretty much identical to the company's old basic streamer. It can
7 Things to Look for When Buying a Smart Doorbell
42How-To Geek / 3h
With so many smart doorbells on the market, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here are some pointers that you can use to guide your decision, whether youre fully committed or still thinking about making the upgrade.
OnePlus shares release date for Android 15 update, announces new AI features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
OnePlus has announced that it will release an Android 15 -powered update to its OxygenOS operating system on October 24 via an online event on official OnePlus channels. The company says OxygenOS 15 will bring “meaningful AI features” and a “distinctive design style”, with a focus on user-friendliness and speedy performance. Though we don’t have specific details of the mentioned AI features yet,
Arm wants to go direct Chinese market, no more ArmChina middleman
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
British semiconductor giant Arm is reportedly looking to bypass its Chinese subsidiary, ArmChina, by offering IP licenses directly to Chinese customers, according to DigiTimes reporting (via Tom’s Hardware ). Arm China, established in 2002, remained a foreign-owned enterprise in the nation until 2016 when a majority (51%) stake was sold to a Chinese investor consortium. At the time, it was hoped
How to use a VPN on Fire TV for streaming
20Engadget / 4h
Amazon If you’ve got a Fire TV video streamer, you already know how great it can be to access all of the major streaming platforms and thousands of shows and movies in one centralized hub. And seeing all your favorites on a big-screen TV is way better than watching it on a smaller laptop or smartphone screen. But what if you wanted to watch a show or movie and discovered it was unavailable in you
Alleged Bitcoin hacker searched 'signs the FBI is after you'
20BBC News / 4h
A man from Georgia is alleged to be part of a group which hacked the US regulator's X account.
Leaked dummy units of all three Samsung Galaxy S25 phones show off their sizes and dimensions
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is widely expected to launch sometime in January, and we now have leaked dummy units of all three anticipated S25 models to compare the sizes and dimensions of the trio. An image of these dummy units comes courtesy of well-known tipster @xleaks7 and Mokesciu Skaiciuokle – the same tipster has previously shown off dummy units for the standard Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy
Looking at buying an SSD? Hold fire for now – prices are predicted to drop (and on top of that, Black Friday is on the horizon)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
SSD prices could drop by something like 10% in the near future, so you might want to hold fire on any potential drive purchase for now. The fresh pricing prediction comes from analyst firm TrendForce which regularly produces reports on memory pricing, and the latest such forecast for the storage market is that NAND Flash contract prices (those charged by component suppliers to drive makers) will
Dbrand has returned with new Darkplates 2.0 - bespoke face plates you can put on your PS5 Slim
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Electronics accessory maker Dbrand has just released Darkplates 2.0 - its updated version of the original model of PS5 face plates, this time for PS5 Slim consoles. Darkplates 2.0 ditches the four-plate setup of the PS5 Slim , consolidating that into just two plates - one for each side. They come in a sleek black finish and even feature circular vents on each side allowing air to pass through eas
Nvidia is killing off its Control Panel app - and it wants you to help shape its replacement
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Nvidia is calling for user feedback on its legacy features from the Nvidia Control Panel, with Team Green keen to know which features still matter to users and how they are used. The company recently announced that it would be shutting down its Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience app, replacing both with the new Nvidia App, which will apparently be a one-stop shop for all Nvidia settings.
Don't panic, Facer users, full Wear OS 5 support is coming – eventually
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
One of the world's biggest repositories for third-party Android watch faces has confirmed that it's working on improving support for Wear OS 5 , after a change to the software that means the newest models on the market can't access most of its features. Facer, which has over 10 million downloads on the Google Play store, is a watch-face customization platform with over 500,000 downloadable watch
Nebius to resume Nasdaq trading after severing ties with Russia and Yandex
TechCrunch / 4h
Nebius, the company formerly known as Yandex that’s now focused on cloud infrastructure for AI uses (aka “AI compute”), is to begin trading on the public markets once again — more than two years after the Nasdaq halted trading due to economic sanctions imposed in the wake of Russia’s Ukraine invasion in 2022. The Netherlands-based company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
You’re not alone – many users are reporting iPhone 16 battery life issues on iOS 18
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If you’ve noticed excessive battery drain from your iPhone lately then you’re not alone. There are numerous reports of this issue across the internet, with the vast majority of complaints relating to phones in the iPhone 16 family on iOS 18 . As spotted by MacRumors , there are lengthy threads on Reddit , the Apple Support Community , and elsewhere complaining about massive battery drain, in many
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 18 (#495)
How-To Geek / 5h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
Mini crossword answers for October 18
Mashable / 5h
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y
The Garmin Venu 2S is at its lowest price in almost a year
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $135 : As of Oct.18, the Garmin Venu 2S is on sale for $264.99 on Amazon. That's 34% off the list price, and the lowest it has been at Amazon in almost a year. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu 2S $264.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $135.00 A deal on Garmin is always worth considering, and this latest deal on the Venu 2S smartwatch is perfect for anyone looking for a watch that ble
Hurdle hints and answers for October 18
Mashable / 5h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
'Smile 2' review: This is going to ruin the tour!
Mashable / 5h
With a clever premise and a taste for violence, Parker Finn's feature debut, Smile , has earned many fans since its release in 2022. Now, the highly anticipated sequel, Smile 2, takes the previously established creepy grin curse from the first film — which passes from person to person after someone witnesses a horrific death — and adds the elements of fame and the entertainment industry to the mi
Hinge's top prompts going into cuffing season
Mashable / 5h
Dating app Hinge is known for its prompts — so much so that other dating apps have started implementing them , too. Gone are the days of bare profiles and a few photos of you that are filtered to death. Today's singles want to know more about someone before sending a "like." SEE ALSO: TikTok's retro dating dance trends harken back to the days of courtship While Hinge revealed its top 25 prompts i
Unleash your inner plant geek and ID plants forever with this discounted app
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Identify plants for life with Plantum ’s premium plan — only $14.97 through October 27 for unlimited access. Imagine walking through a garden or forest and being able to name every plant you see. With Plantum AI Plant Identifier’s premium lifetime subscription on sale for $14.97, you’ll have access to a powerful plant identification tool that makes every nature walk an adventure. Just snap
Score a refurbished MacBook Air at a price that won’t make your wallet cry
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) on sale for just $514.99 (reg. $1,499). Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 2020 refurbished Apple MacBook Air, 13.3-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $514.99 $1,499.00 Save $984.01 You're ready to upgrade your laptop, but not quite ready to drop $1,500. We've got you. Right now, you can get a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM
'Bookworm' review: Elijah Wood and Ant Timpson re-team for the most charming surprise of the year
Mashable / 5h
You might not expect the minds behind 2020 horror comedy Come to Daddy to produce one of the sweetest family-friendly films of 2024, but Bookworm is full of such wonderful surprises. SEE ALSO: 42 movies you'll want to see this fall With Bookworm , director Ant Timpson has teamed back up with Come to Daddy screenwriter Toby Harvard and star Elijah Wood ( Lord of the Rings , Yellowjackets ) for ano
Make your CarPlay wireless with a $45 adapter
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Upgrade to wireless CarPlay with an adapter that plugs into your car’s USB port for 50% off, now on sale for just $44.97 (reg. $89.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: Ottocast OTTOCAST U2-AIR Wireless CarPlay Adapter 2022 Edition $44.97 $89.99 Save $45.02 Open Box We all have those mornings when we’re rushing out the door, juggling coffee, keys, and a bagel (if we’re luck
I got Microsoft Office on my Mac for only $12 per app
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Save 68% on Microsoft Office for Mac , including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and three other apps. I have a confession: I’ve never had to pay for my own Microsoft Office apps. I used Google Workspace in high school, and my college gave us Microsoft 365. Now that I can’t live without Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on my Mac , they up and canceled my subscription — probably since I graduated. Thos
New to streaming, ranked (Oct. 18, 2024)
Mashable / 5h
When it comes to streaming options, the list goes on and on: Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at their vast libraries of movies and television within each one! It can be overwhelming. So, Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy , thriller , horror , documentary , ani
'MadS' review: A zombie thriller told through one continuous take? New horror level unlocked!
Mashable / 5h
You know that thing where you pick up a mysterious party drug from your dealer's place, snort it, and then, while driving your dad's cool-ass convertible back to his posh pad, you accidentally drop a joint in your lap and have to pull over real quick? But while checking on those luxurious leather interiors for scorch marks, a battered woman dressed only in bandages clamors into your car, groaning
Business heads are struggling to trust AI, but hope it will be a major source of revenue
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
New research from Qlik has revealed that, despite leaders acknowledging the significant potential of artificial intelligence for driving profits and achieving strategic goals, many projects are still stuck in the planning phases. Qlik says this is due to mistrust, governance issues and regulatory challenges, each contributing to delays in the full and successful deployment of AI. Consequentially,
What the US Army’s 1959 ‘Soldier of Tomorrow’ Got Right About the Future of Warfare
Wired / 5h
Sixty-five years ago, the Army's leaders unveiled its “ultimate weapon” for the age of atomic warfare. Here’s how the service’s vision stands up to today's reality.
Oropouche virus is spreading. Here’s what we know.
MIT Technology Review / 5h
This article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Review’s weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here . There have been plenty of reports of potentially concerning viruses this last year. Covid is still causing thousands of deaths, and bird flu appears set to make the jump to human-to-human transmission . Now the
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 18
Mashable / 5h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , 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 th
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 18, 2024
Mashable / 5h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Save over $50 on this versatile and responsive gaming headset
Mashable / 5h
SAVE OVER $50: As of Oct. 18, the HyperX Cloud II is on sale for $49 at Walmart. That's a saving of 51% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: HyperX HyperX Cloud II $49.00 at Walmart $99.99 Save $50.99 Gaming accessories don't need to drain your wallet, because there are always deals to be had. We're always on the hunt for great deals, and this offer on the HyperX Cloud II wired gaming hea
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 18
Mashable / 5h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Ready to level up your running? The Garmin Forerunner 955 is $60 off at Amazon.
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $60: As of Oct. 14, the Garmin Forerunner 955 is on sale for $439 at Amazon. That's a saving of 12% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 955 $439.00 at Amazon $499.99 Save $60.99 Garmin is one of the most recognizable names in the fitness tracker game. With watches for lifestyle, beginner athletes, serious endurance athletes, and everything in between, it has
ChatGPT app comes to Windows finally! Add a quick AI shortcut to your PC today
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
OpenAI’s ChatGPT app is now available for paid users on Windows as the company begins testing a PC version of its successful Mac app. The dedicated ChatGPT app allows you to ask the chatbot prompts from its own window in a well-designed, streamlined interface. Best of all, the ChatGPT app gives Windows users access to the incredibly useful keyboard shortcut that activates AI with Alt + Space . Th
Navigating the AI skills shortage: Strategies for global CIOs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
As the race to harness AI’s transformative power by integrating AI tools intensifies, CIOs worldwide face a daunting obstacle: a critical shortage of skilled professionals. According to Expereo’s Enterprise Horizons 2024 research, which polled 650 leading technology leaders globally, over one-third of companies grapple with a significant skills deficit that threatens to derail their AI initiative
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Building in security without putting the brakes on application development
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
For those managing software development teams, balancing the need for cybersecurity with the pressure to deliver projects on time is no small task. There’s often a perception that security tasks will slow down the development process, introducing potential bottlenecks to release times. In fact, our recent research found that 61% of developers are concerned about security getting in the way of the
Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’
26TechCrunch / 7h
Byju Raveendran, the founder of the embattled edtech group Byju’s, acknowledged on Thursday afternoon that he made mistakes, mistimed the market, overestimated growth potential and that his startup, once valued at $22 billion, is now effectively worth “zero.” Speaking to a group of journalists, Raveendran said the company’s aggressive acquisition of more than two dozen […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
The surprising way OpenAI could get out of its pact with Microsoft
TechCrunch / 7h
The New York Times on Thursday published a look at the “fraying” relationship between OpenAI and its investor, partner, and, increasingly, rival, Microsoft, reporting their five-year romance has cooled owing to financial pressure on OpenAI, the limited computing power Microsoft is providing OpenAI, and disagreements between the two about ground rules. Most fascinating perhaps is […] © 2024 TechCr
Dell Coupon Code: 10% Off Select Items
Wired / 8h
Get 10% off student essentials, such as Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware Gaming PCs, with a Dell coupon code.
Almost all executives think their IT is best-in-class, but ‘future ready’ is a different story
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
A new study by Kyndryl has claimed the vast majority (90%) of leaders are confident that their firm’s IT infrastructure is ‘best in class’ - but that's just about the only thing they are confident in. When pushed further by researchers, executives began to falter in their certainty. Despite the confidence, only 39% believe their tech is ‘future ready’, and 64% of CEOs are concerned their IT is ei
Headway lets you breeze through best-selling books in 15 minutes
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Through 27 October at the Mashable Shop, you can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium and pay just £34.58 (reg. £230.52) with code HEADWAY . These days, finding time for anything extra can be a challenge. However, learning and growing as a person is typically a must if you'd like to move ahead at work or generally feel fulfilled in your own life. Of course, with such a busy sched
How to watch Scarlets vs. Bulls online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Scarlets vs. Bulls in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The United Rugby Championship brings together some of the best club rugby sides in the world. It feels like there are massive clashes every weekend, with genuine world-class players on display. That is very much the case with S
How to watch the 2024 Ningbo Open online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2024 Ningbo Open for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Interested in watching live coverage of the 2024 WTA Tour? TVNZ+ is the streaming service for you. This popular free streaming service is offering coverage of a number of top tennis tournament this year, including the Ningbo Open. The likes of Haddad Maia an
Meta's AI chief is right to call AI fearmongering 'BS' but not for the reason he thinks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
AI is the latest technology monster scaring people about the future. Legitimate concerns around things like ethical training, environmental impact, and scams using AI morph into nightmares of Skynet and the Matrix all too easily. The prospect of AI becoming sentient and overthrowing humanity is frequently raised, but, as Meta's AI chief Yann LeCun told The Wall Street Journal , the idea is "compl
Former watch trader is now building the AWS of grid storage, Terralayr
22TechCrunch / 10h
The startup's technology is a twist on the virtual power plant concept, in which batteries are aggregated and portions of the whole are sold off to various customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 18
Mashable / 12h
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 October 18'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: Mahjon
Apple Pay added new ways to pay, like card rewards and installment plans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple’s celebrating ten years of Apple Pay today, and it’s clear that the Cupertino-based giant is pretty pleased with its payment offerings. I’ll be the first to admit that Apple Pay is still handy and convenient ten years down the road; most of the time, rather than reaching for a physical card, I simply double-tap the power button on my iPhone and pay. Plenty more card partners have arrived in
Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI Were Getting Nvidia Chips Sooner But xAI Completed Faster
Next Big Future / 12h
xAI completed its 100,000 Nvidia H100 AI data center before Meta and OpenAI despite the Meta and OpenAI getting chips delivered first. xAi completed the main chip installation and build in 19 days and the overall project in 122 days. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says this scale of build can take a year for many ... Read more
SpaceX Starlink Upgrading to Gigabit Per Second Speeds
Next Big Future / 12h
SpaceX has applied to the FCC to make changes to Starlink to increase communication speed from 200-300 Mbps to about 1 gigabit per second or more. SpaceX will get the Starship flying and will launch new Starlink satellites that are about three times bigger than the Starlink version 2 mini.
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