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San Francisco Will Pay $212 Million for Its Train System to Ditch Floppy Disks
1KWired / 19h
The city’s light-rail system has used 5¼-inch floppy disks for nearly 40 years. Getting off them won't come cheap.
Buy Choice Privileges Points With 50% Bonus (0.69 Cents Per Point)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
Choice Privileges is currently offering a promotion on purchased points . This is among the biggest percentage bonuses we’ve ever seen from the program, though in fairness, Choice Privileges points have also been devalued quite a bit in recent times, including for redemptions at Preferred Hotels . Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about this deal, and talk about under what circumst
New Kimpton secret password to unlock bonus treats at hotels this winter
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Kimpton is back with its secret password, and let’s just say it’s giving. In case you missed it, a few times per year, IHG’s most social and playful brand issues a secret password for guests to earn freebies during their hotel stays. All you have to do is say the secret password “It’s giving” during Kimpto
'Here' review: Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright reunite
Mashable / 21min
At 72, American filmmaker Robert Zemeckis has a storied career on par with few others. He's the visionary behind the extraordinary collision of live-action comedy and cartoon mayhem that is Who Framed Roger Rabbit . He birthed the sci-fi/comedy bliss of Back to the Future and the campy splendor of the cult-adored Death Becomes Her . But far from the madcap humor of these offerings, he helmed the
Double your power with Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for just £40.84
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for just £40.84 (reg. £337.70) through 27 October at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro £40.84 at the Mashable Shop £337.70 Save £296.86 When it comes to mastering your professional life, nothing beats the power combo of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Wi
How to watch Leinster vs. Lions online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Leinster vs. Lions in the United Rugby Championship for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're still in the early stages of the United Rugby Championship , but some teams have already made a big impression. Leinster have started incredibly strongly with five wins from five games, and meet the Lions at home in their
How to watch Sharks vs. Munster online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sharks vs. Munster in the United Rugby Championship for free on RTÉ Player or TVNZ+ . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . There are some really interesting matchups in the next round of United Rugby Championship fixtures, including Sharks vs. Munster . Both sides have been inconsistent this season, so we're really not sure which wa
How to watch Stormers vs. Warriors online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Stormers vs. Warriors 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 regularly throws together some really interesting matchups between evenly-matched teams. The Glasgow Warriors find themselves in third position in the early stages of the new season, but they've
How to watch Lens vs. Lille online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Lens vs. Lille in Ligue 1 for free on TV5Monde . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Derby du Nord is one of the biggest games in Ligue 1 , and this year is extra special because Lens and Lille are level of points in the standings. We're expecting fireworks between these fierce rivals. The great news for fans of French football i
How to watch Al Hilal vs. Al Taawon online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Al Hilal vs. Al Taawon 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 is the place to see the biggest stars shine bright. Neymar has been off that list for some time with a serious injury, but he's back to help Al Hilal secure another title. Al Hilal might not actually need Neymar, b
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 26
Mashable / 1h
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 Strands hints, answers for October 26
Mashable / 1h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 26
Mashable / 3h
Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle . As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for October 26'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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 26
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Israel is bombing Iran – Missile Locations and an Oilfield
Next Big Future / 4h
Israel is hitting various military targets and an Iranian oil field. This appears to be a proportional response to the prior Iran missile attack. ⚡🚨Breaking: Violent explosions in Iran First pictures of Israel's attack has begun and at this stage it is attacking several locations in Tehran with missiles, the second largest oil field in ... Read more
Pigs can't fly but they might be able to talk thanks to AI translators
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Pigs are noisy, but AI may be able to interpret their sounds and tell us what they are feeling based on them. A group of scientists has developed an AI algorithm that can decode pigs' emotions based on their grunts, squeals, and snuffles. The research aims to help farmers understand the emotional and physical health as well as well-being of their animals. Learning that pigs are happy, sad, stress
Your Google Calendar App Is About to Get a Little Makeover
LifeHacker / 5h
Google Calendar is getting a refresh : new Material 3 updates are rolling out to Google users in the next few months, bringing the app's design in line with others like Gmail and Drive. Material 3 is the latest iteration of Google's open-source design language, which has also adaptive components that adjust your icons, settings, and other UI elements to match a selected color scheme. In addition
Which New Kindle Is Best For You
LifeHacker / 5h
After about three years, Amazon finally has a new lineup of Kindles . This time, we have four models in total, starting from the $110 basic Kindle, to the $400 Kindle Scribe. And in the middle, we finally have a model with a color e-ink screen. Some of these devices are shipping now, but you'll have to wait a bit for Scribe. The question is, though, which model is right for you? From $100 to $400
McDonald’s broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule
TechCrunch / 5h
McDonald’s ice cream machines have developed a lousy reputation for being broken when you visit the restaurant, largely due to strict copyright laws that only permit specially licensed technicians to legally repair them. The manufacturers have to license each technician, and they put locks on the McFlurry machines to prevent others from repairing them. However, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights r
New York City Utterly Screwed Up Insurance for Employees Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
Futurism / 5h
After insurance for New York City employees began covering GLP-1 weight-loss injectables at the beginning of the year, nearly 1,000 city workers and their dependents began using the drugs. And now they're being told that coverage was accidental and they need to stop. In a statement to Gothamist , a city spokesperson admitted that municipal employee insurance coverage for these fullness-mimicking
Astronaut hospitalized after returning from 235-day space mission
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
NASA said Friday one its astronauts is in a hospital in Florida for medical observation after a "normal" predawn splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico inside a SpaceX capsule. The mission's other three crew members were cleared to return to their home base at Johnson Space Center in Houston after their own medical evaluations, NASA said. The hospitalized astronaut "is in stable condition and under obs
NAACP launches $200 million fund of funds
TechCrunch / 6h
The NAACP announced today NAACP Capital, a $200 million fund of funds to back fund managers focused on issues that impact people of color. The fund was conceived in partnership with Kapor Capital and Kapor Center, along with nine other venture fund managers. Last year, Crunchbase found that Black founders raised less than 1% of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Saturday, October 26 (game #503)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, October 26 (game #237)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Quordle today – hints and answers for Saturday, October 26 (game #1006)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 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
How the 'Fediverse' Works (and Why It Might Be the Future of Social Media)
LifeHacker / 6h
Idealist nerds have a long history of giving terribly confusing names to potentially revolutionary technology. So it goes with Fediverse, a portmanteau of "Federation" and "Universe," and the potential future of the social internet. But what does that mean? Put simply, the Fediverse is the collective name for a bunch of different social networks and platforms that are connected to one another. Us
Office 2021 Pro: Microsoft Reseller is Offering a 75% Discount on The Pro Suite Ahead of Black Friday
Gizmodo / 6h
Seize a great opportunity with this early Black Friday deal on Office 2021 Pro.
NASA Astronaut Hospitalized Immediately After Returning to Earth
59Futurism / 6h
Mysterious Circumstances After landing back on Earth, a NASA astronaut was taken to the hospital for an unidentified health issue — and there's still a lot we don't know about the situation. In an update , NASA said that all four members of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission from the International Space Station were flown to a medical facility in Pensacola, Florida instead of going back to Johnson Space Cen
‘Yikes’: While gaming, Musk inadvertently broadcasts ‘scary’ near-abort of Starship booster landing
42TechCrunch / 7h
Elon Musk occasionally posts clips of his video game plays to his social media platform X — but a recent clip includes background audio of a SpaceX engineer telling Musk how the most recent Starship flight test was “one second away” from an abort. The clip, posted on Friday, was caught by Reuters’ Joey Roulette on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Ars Live: What else can GLP-1 drugs do? Join us Tuesday for a discussion.
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
News and talk of GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days—from their smash success in treating Type 2 diabetes and obesity to their astronomical pricing, drug shortages, compounding disputes, and what sometimes seems like an ever-growing list of other conditions the drugs could potentially treat. There are new headlines every day. However, while the drugs have abruptly stolen the spotlight in recent
American Airlines 2025 Overhaul: First Class Upgrades With Miles Made Easier—But Expect Higher Costs
View from the Wing / 7h
American Airlines is going to start offering the ability to spend miles as a form of payment for upgrades starting next year. That means upgrades will be available to AAdvantage members much more often. But you may not like how much it costs. Continue reading ...
'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters
24BBC News / 7h
WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.
How to Prepare Your Yard for the First Frost
LifeHacker / 7h
Tomorrow is the first predicted frost of the season here in the Pacific Northwest, and while I’m never ready to say goodbye to summer, I am looking forward to a long gardening break. I’ve been preparing for this event over the last week; here is everything I recommend you do before the first frost settles over your yard. Find out when that frost is happening There are three sources of information
Ring's Original Floodlight Camera Is 40% Off
LifeHacker / 7h
Floodlight cameras are a double-whammy for intruders since you get a camera and bright lights on them. There's a lot of variety out there for these cameras and things to know before you get into them since not all brands offer the same services. Two good brands, Ring and Blink , are owned by Amazon, but out of the two, Ring cameras are more premium and don't go on sale as often. Right now, the Ri
Magic: The Gathering Just Gave Us a Tiny, Gorgeous Look at Its Final Fantasy Crossover
54Gizmodo / 7h
Magic: The Gathering 's collab boasts the "largest collection of Final Fantasy artwork ever in a single game."
Elon Musk Starts Paying Voters Again After DOJ Warning
Futurism / 7h
PAC Man Elon Musk's pro-Trump political action committee (PAC) seemed like it was acquiescing with the Justice Department's warning to knock it off with the paying voters thing — until it started back up again. In posts on the social network he owns, Musk announced Thursday night that two more people had been sent checks for $1 million apiece after failing to do so on Wednesday, after the DOJ sen
Look for the AI disclaimer from Google on photos that look a little too good to be true
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
We’ve all been using photo filters and related tools for years to make our faces, food, and fall decor look their best. AI tools arguably manipulate photos in fundamental ways well beyond better lighting and removing red eyes. Google Photos has several generative AI features that can alter an image, but Google will now mark on a photo that you’ve used those tools in the name of transparency. Star
Venice doubles number of days with tourist tax in 2025
68The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The city of Venice, Italy, will double the number of days that tourists will be charged an entry fee in 2025. The tourist tax, which aims to help combat overtourism in the city, was initially trialed for 29 days between April 25 and July 14, 2024, including weekends and public holidays. For 2025, the city
This robot showcases ‘exceptional dexterity’ as it loads a dishwasher
TechCrunch / 8h
NeoDavid has changed a lot in the last 14 years. A new video of the humanoid robot from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics showcases its “exceptional dexterity.” neoDavid’s finger joints can be controlled individually, which allows the robot to be seen loading and unloading a dishwasher as well […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
FTC hits Lyft with $2.1M penalty for luring drivers with false earnings claims
33TechCrunch / 8h
Lyft has agreed to a $2.1 million settlement proposed by the FTC over the car-hailing company’s “deceptive earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make.” As documented in the FTC’s complaint document, Lyft systematically inflated the incomes it advertised to drivers it was attempting to recruit in 2021 and 2022. For instance, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
Chinese Hackers Target Trump Campaign via Verizon Breach
31Wired / 8h
Plus: Apple offers $1 million to hack its AI cloud infrastructure, Iranian hackers successfully peddle stolen Trump campaign docs, Russia hacks the nation of Georgia, and a “cyberattack” that wasn’t.
Largest Commercial Satellites Unfurl, Outshining Most of the Night Sky
54Gizmodo / 8h
Trust me, we're not happy about it either.
Boeing Space Business is For Sale
Next Big Future / 8h
Boeing is trying to sell the Starliner spacecraft and the ISS support operations that the company performs. Boeing will keep overseeing the Space Launch System. NASA still gives about $3-4 billion per year for Space Launch System. Boeing as part of ULA launched 7 spacecraft while SpaceX launched 525 in the first quarter of 2024. ... Read more
For the first time, beloved IDE Jetbrains Rider will be available for free
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The integrated development environment (IDE) Rider by Jetbrains is now available for free for the first time ever. After trialing non-commercial free licenses with other products like RustRover and Aqua, Jetbrains has introduced a similar option for Rider. It also says this is a permanent situation, not a limited-time initiative. In a blog post announcing the change, Jetbrains' Ekaterina Ryabukha
Why is Elon Musk talking to Vladimir Putin, and what does it mean for SpaceX?
30Ars Technica - All content / 8h
In a blockbuster story published Friday morning , The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for about two years, with the discussions covering a range of issues from geopolitics to business to personal matters. There are no on-the-record sources confirming the regular conversations between Musk and Putin, and Musk did not comm
US Copyright Office “frees the McFlurry,” allowing repair of ice cream machines
100+Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Consumer advocacy group Public Knowledge today hailed a decision by the US Copyright Office to "grant an exemption specifically allowing for repair of retail-level food preparation equipment—including soft serve ice cream machines similar to those available at McDonald's." The group, which teamed with iFixit to request the exemption last year, said the government ruling will "free the McFlurry."
Video game libraries lose legal appeal to emulate physical game collections online
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Earlier this year, we reported on the video game archivists asking for a legal DMCA exemption to share Internet-accessible emulated versions of their physical game collections with researchers. Today, the US Copyright Office announced once again that it was denying that request, forcing researchers to travel to far-flung collections for access to the often-rare physical copies of the games they'r
Something to make Arm, Intel and AMD squirm; Nvidia, Qualcomm, Google and Samsung will deliver AI-focused presentations at RISC-V Summit
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The recent RISC-V Summit in Santa Clara, California, saw major industry players like Nvidia, Qualcomm, Google, and Samsung deliver presentations focused on AI and the expanding role of the RISC-V architecture. The involvement of such big name players put a spotlight on the growing momentum behind RISC-V, which is increasingly being seen as viable challenger to proprietary architectures like Arm a
It's a Great Year to Check Out the New Call of Duty
How-To Geek / 8h
The yearly Call of Duty cycle continues, but this years release is a bit different from what came before it. Even if you dont normally dip your toes into Activisions gamer comfort food shooter, this year might be worth a shot.
Sony's Best Noise-Canceling Headphones Are $170 Off
LifeHacker / 8h
When Sony introduced the WH-1000XM5 headphones , it was updating an already proud lineage of over-the-ear, ANC headphones that offered some of the best noise canceling around. And it matched that ANC with brilliant sound quality and a convenient, portable design. The WH-1000XM5 effectively stepped that all to the next level to become some of the best headphones out there—but one of the big detrac
8BitDo Introduces Its First Smartphone Gamepad
How-To Geek / 8h
We've seen many smartphone gamepads from manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, but one of the biggest players in the controller space8bitdohas held out from launching one. That is, at least, until now.
$90 Million Fine: How Apple And Goldman’s ‘Consumer-Friendly’ Credit Card Move Backfired
View from the Wing / 8h
Goldman learned a lot of expensive lessons with the Apple Card, which is why they want out of the consumer credit card business. But the Apple Card was a clear money-loser to everyone except Goldman even before it launched. And now they know that offering consumer-friendly features gets you in trouble with the consumer regulator, too. Continue reading ...
Apple reportedly tested a blood glucose monitoring app
Engadget / 8h
Apple is reportedly still working on glucose management — this time through software. Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman says the company tested an app this year for pre-diabetic people, helping them manage their diet and lifestyle. Apple is said not to have plans to launch the app to consumers, but it could play a part in future health products. The company reportedly tested the app internally, with emplo
The Comic Book History Behind Agatha All Along‘s Big Rio Reveal
51Gizmodo / 8h
This week's Agatha All Along revealed the true nature of Aubrey Plaza's Rio Vidal—and her huge comic book ties to some of Marvel's biggest bads.
Tesla Has Secretly Been Testing Robotaxis
36Futurism / 9h
Taymo Tesla has been secretly testing out fully autonomous robotaxis in the Bay Area for several months, CEO Elon Musk revealed during the carmaker's earnings call this week. According to the billionaire, only Tesla staffers are authorized to make use of a prototype app that can summon vehicles using the company's Full Self-Driving software. The cars still have a safety driver behind the wheel, h
Nobody Can Rent Twister, the Last DVD Trapped in Redbox’s Dead Video Business
40Gizmodo / 9h
Hardware nerds just want to see Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt outrun a tornado. Why isn't that possible?
Black Friday Comes Early with iRobot Roomba Robot Vacuum at Its Lowest Price, Under $150
Gizmodo / 9h
Sit back and relax while this robot vacuum handles all your messes for a huge discount (41% off).
Feds Say You Don’t Have a Right to Check Out Retro Video Games Like Library Books
73Gizmodo / 9h
The U.S. Copyright Office denied an exemption from the DMCA to allow gaming historians to access out-of-print games they can’t legally get anywhere else.
What is facial contrast makeup? It's the latest TikTok trend dictating how to feel beautiful.
Mashable / 9h
"You're not ugly; you're just not doing your makeup according to your facial contrast," starts one of the over 52,000 videos of women using the "What's your contrast" filter on TikTok . SEE ALSO: 'Beetlejuice lips' TikTok trend celebrates the natural creases of your lips The latest trend in beauty filters plays on women's insecurities to sell products, encouraging users to classify their faces ba
SanDisk's New 2TB SD Card Is Lightning Fast
How-To Geek / 9h
SanDisk now offers a 2TB version of its speedy Extreme Pro SD card, effectively doubling the capacity of its previous top-tier offering.
The Illustrated Jane Eyre
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
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Get Festive with Samsung’s Gift of Galaxy Buds3 for Just $37 After Trade-In
Gizmodo / 9h
Samsung currently has it's newly released Galaxy Buds3 for $43 off and you can save up to $100 more when trading in your old earbuds.
IHG cardholders and elite members: Get 15% off award stays of up to 3 nights
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. This popular award discount from IHG One Rewards is back. Access for members with a Chase IHG One Rewards credit card opened Friday, while access for Platinum Elite and Diamond Elite members will start on Sunday. In either case, eligible members can enjoy 15% off award stays of up to three nights when they
Protect Your Hardwood Floors From These Six Things
LifeHacker / 9h
Hardwood floors can last for decades if they are well taken care of. Hardwood is a durable material that can add to your home value because of its visual appeal and long-lasting nature, but there are some culprit that can ruin your beautiful (and costly) floors far too early. Knowing how to prevent fading can add years to your hardwood and save you money on restoration and replacement costs. Here
You Might Actually Love Broccoli Rabe, If You Cook It Right
LifeHacker / 9h
Broccoli rabe is a two-faced jerk. Maybe you ate it at a restaurant and fell in love with its tannins and broccoli-meets-spinachy-kale texture. You’re not alone. You’re also not alone if you then tried to cook it at home and discovered it was completely inedible. The betrayal stings almost as much as the bitterness. Unlike other bitter greens you might have cooked with, broccoli rabe has a dark s
American Airlines Saves Life of American Idol Contestant’s Mother In High Stakes Mid-Flight Diversion: ‘My Mom Shouldn’t Be Here’
22View from the Wing / 9h
Season 17 American Idol contestant Dimitrius Graham sang "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins when he was eliminated in that show's Top 10. American Airlines is now in Graham's heart, after CPR was performed on his mother and the plane's captain wound up diverting the flight - saving her life. Continue reading ...
Cash App users can claim thousands of dollars in a data breach settlement
Engadget / 9h
Heads up if you’ve had a Cash App account over the last six years or so: you may now be able to claim thousands of dollars as a result of a class-action settlement. The company proposed the $15 million settlement earlier this year following two security incidents. If you're eligible to make a claim, you only have a few weeks to do so. The first related breach took place in December 2021 when, acc
10 Scary New Movies to Stream on Shudder Tonight
Gizmodo / 9h
Horror fans have had a great 2024 so far—and some of the year's best titles are already lurking on Shudder.
Boeing Is Losing a Staggering Amount of Money on Its Dismal Starliner Failure
100+Futurism / 9h
Imcoster Syndrome Embattled aerospace giant Boeing is in even bigger trouble after its plagued Starliner spacecraft left two NASA astronauts stranded earlier this year. The project's costs have continued to spiral over six weeks after the capsule returned to Earth without any astronauts on board . As SpaceNews reports , Boeing took a massive $250 million hit on the Starliner program in its third-
Flash sale: Round-trip fares to Ireland for less than $400
The Points Guy / 9h
Earlier this year, Aer Lingus announced that it would begin offering nonstop service between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas on Oct. 25. The new route will be a seasonal offering, with the Dublin-based carrier flying to Vegas on a wide-body Airbus A330-300 three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday). The new route marks the airline’s 18th route
I Hate the Tesla Drive-In Because It Looks So Damn Cool
79Gizmodo / 10h
What happens when a fascist billionaire makes something you like?
8Bitdo has a new $50 Android gaming controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers
Engadget / 10h
8BitDo, once known exclusively as a purveyor of Nintendo-infused nostalgia , has expanded in recent years into all sorts of gaming controllers and accessories . The company’s latest foray is into mobile gaming controllers. The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller takes the highlights of its well-received Ultimate series — Hall effect included! — and brings them to an extendable accessory that
Annoyed Redditors tanking Google Search results illustrates perils of AI scrapers
25Ars Technica - All content / 10h
A trend on Reddit that sees Londoners giving false restaurant recommendations in order to keep their favorites clear of tourists and social media influencers highlights the inherent flaws of Google Search’s reliance on Reddit and Google's AI Overview. In May, Google launched AI Overviews in the US, an experimental feature that populates the top of Google Search results with a summarized answer ba
Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for October 2024
400+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you can book the vacation of your dreams. Recently, we found a number of lucrative credit card transfer bonuses , including 30%
Bluesky is developing paid subscriptions — but will always be free to use, it says
Mashable / 10h
Bluesky is having a moment. The small upstart social media platform has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few months. Despite stiff competition from much bigger competitors like Musk 's X and Meta's Threads, Bluesky's profile rose in the period after Elon Musk acquired Twitter, and then it managed to maintain its momentum. On Thursday, Bluesky announced some news: The decentralized p
How Lenovo's latest AI-powered laptop fuels creative expression
Mashable / 10h
Creativity thrives when an artist can fully immerse themselves in their vision. And having the right tools is essential. For creators like Kapono “Pono” Asuncion, Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition stands out as a powerful ally. With its AI-enhanced Intel chip and Windows 11 Copilot, this PC streamlines workflows, allowing artists to focus on what truly matters — creative expression. Designed for
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
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Amazon Cuts Anker’s MagGo UFO Charger Price by 20% for the First Time Before Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Save 20% on the travel-sized Anker MagSafe Compatible MagGo UFO 3-in-1 charger over at Amazon for a limited time.
Not all startups mourn IPOs, but liquidity still must flow
30TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. Several startups announced new rounds this week without disclosing their valuation. This doesn’t mean that these were down rounds, but rather it confirms that our collective focus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
5 Ways to Prolong the Life of Your Optical Disc Drives and Players
How-To Geek / 10h
Your physical disc collection will be nothing more than a stack of plastic paperweights if you have no way of playing them. With players becoming more rare, it's a good idea to ensure yours last as long as possible.
Rental car startup Kyte slashes staff and shrinks to two markets in bid for survival
31TechCrunch / 10h
Rental car startup Kyte, which bills itself as the “best alternative to Hertz,” is pulling out of almost all of its major markets in the United States and has cut its workforce roughly in half in a bid to survive after exploring a sale earlier this year. The company is shrinking its operations to focus […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TikTok's Best and Worst ‘Winter Arc’ Rules to Build Better Habits Before January
LifeHacker / 10h
There are a lot of terrible TikTok trends out there aimed at self-improvement, but even though everybody is making fun of the Winter Arc, I actually think it’s a good one! In the Winter Arc, you promise yourself you’ll stick to your fitness and self-care routines during and despite the end-of-year chaos. My only caveat: Make sure you choose rules that actually improve your life. What is the Winte
Tailor Your iPhone's Fitness Summary to Your Workouts
LifeHacker / 10h
You can finally customize the Fitness app's summaries to your liking in iOS 18 . Previously, opening the app would show a summary of the workouts Apple wanted to highlight, even if you don't use them. Now, you can add workouts, metrics, and cards that you actually care about, while getting rid of the ones that don't interest you. This is great news, as fitness is a deeply personal journey and the
Apple updates its beta testing service Testflight with redesigned invites and more
Engadget / 10h
Apple’s beta testing service Testflight just got a fairly substantial update, according to a report by TechCrunch . The software refresh gives developers much more control over who can join a beta and how new features are shared. It also allows beta testers to get more information about an app before they dive in. Developers will be able to set all kinds of criteria as to who can or cannot access
The Penguin Could Lead to More Batman Villain Shows
37Gizmodo / 10h
Executive producer Matt Reeves teased the possibility in a new interview about his HBO show.
GoPro Hero 12 Black Sees Huge Price Drop in Early Black Friday Offers
Gizmodo / 10h
Amazon has the rugged and compact GoPro Hero12 Black action camera discounted to just $300 for the time being.
Cable companies sue to block click-to-cancel rule
Mashable / 10h
It is not always easy to cancel your subscriptions. The Federal Trade Commission is trying to change that, but it's not going over without a fight. As Reuters reported , a group representing companies like Comcast and Charter, sued the FTC on Wednesday over a rule it recently made called the "click-to-cancel" rule. The rule, which was announced earlier this month and ratified on Oct. 16 , would e
Head of NASA Not Happy That Elon Musk Has Been Secretly Taking Orders From Putin
100+Futurism / 11h
Concerning NASA administrator Bill Nelson isn't happy with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after the Wall Street Journal reported that he has been in "regular contact" with Russian president Vladimir Putin for several years — even reportedly taking orders from the despot to prevent the activation of Starlink satellites over Taiwan as a favor to Chinese leader Xi Jinping . Nelson told Semafor during Friday's
McDonald's restaurants can finally repair their own McFlurry machines
Engadget / 11h
There are days where it feels like nothing will ever change and the best thing you can do is just learn to tolerate mediocrity. Today is not one of those days. Public Knowledge announced that the US Copyright Office granted an exemption request from the non-profit public interest group and the DIY repair site iFixit to allow McDonald’s franchise owners to hire a third-party to repair their McFlur
NYC Hotels Face New Daily Housekeeping Mandate—New Licensing Law Marks Major Union Win [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
Earn 75,000 miles with the Capital One Venture Rewards
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a great choice for beginners and experts who want an easy way to earn miles without much effort all with an affordable annual fee. Here’s what you need to know about the current Capital One Venture Rewards offer. Capital One Venture Rewards welcome offer The C
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows by 50% in 3 days as lawsuits mount
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Twenty-six more cases have been identified in a multistate E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. The 26 new cases represent a 50 percent increase in the case count from October 22, bringing the total to 75 cases. With the new cases, health officials also reported 12 more hospitalizations, including
X Payments delayed after Musk’s X weirdly withdrew application for NY license
100+Ars Technica - All content / 11h
This October, many Elon Musk believers are wondering, where is X Payments? Last year, Musk claimed in a Spaces conversation that he "would be surprised" if it took longer than mid-2024 to roll out the payments feature that he believes is crucial to transforming the social media app formerly known as Twitter into an everything app . “It would blow my mind if we don’t have that rolled out by the en
Missouri AG claims Google censors Trump, demands info on search algorithm
37Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he is investigating Google, claiming that the tech giant censors conservative speech and manipulated search results about Donald Trump. "BREAKING: I am launching an investigation into Google—the biggest search engine in America—for censoring conservative speech during the most consequential election in our nation's history. Google is waging war on the
How to Fix When Wi-Fi Won't Connect
44How-To Geek / 11h
It's frustrating when a Wi-Fi connection doesn't work, and a lot of things can go wrong. We'll walk you through a few common troubleshooting techniques that can help, starting with the methods you should try first.
Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 Is Officially Coming Summer 2026
46Gizmodo / 11h
The No Way Home actor returns in a new film from Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton.
Hornet costume in Ardern Holt’s Fancy Dresses Described: Or, What to Wear at Fancy Balls • 1879
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
sassafrasmoonshine : Hornet costume in Ardern Holt’s Fancy Dresses Described: Or, What to Wear at Fancy Balls • 1879
Believe the hype: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite will change everything about smartphones
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Can you get excited about a microchip? If you’ve never chosen your phone based on the chip inside, that may be worth considering when Snapdragon 8 Elite phones start to arrive. Qualcomm is doing for the next generation of smartphones what it recently did for Windows laptops, and phones that realize its vision will be different from anything we’ve seen before. Last year, Qualcomm launched the Snap
The internet loved Stephen A. Smith destroying Sean Hannity on his Fox News show
Mashable / 11h
Sean Hannity got more than he might've bargained for by inviting Stephen A. Smith onto his Fox News show. The internet loved it.
Father-Daughter Duo Cracks Coded ‘Alien’ Signal From Mars
34Gizmodo / 11h
After a year-long effort, a father-daughter duo decoded the simulated extraterrestrial message from another planet.
How to Create Dark Mode App Icons for iPhone
LifeHacker / 11h
One of my favorite new things in iOS 18 is the customizable home screen . I love the subtlety of the new tinted icons option, but there's a pop to the dark mode icons that's unmatched. Especially since I switched to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, seeing the dark mode icons on the home screen has been pure joy. But that joy doesn't apply to every app. A lot of developers are offering their own version of
How to Change the Ringtone on Your Apple Watch
LifeHacker / 11h
watchOS 11 has added the ability to change your Apple Watch's ringtone, also allowing you to set different tones for different types of alerts. Although I usually keep my Apple Watch on silent mode, this feature offers a viable alternative. Sometimes, I find haptic alerts a little jarring because they use the same intensity for all apps, and I'm now finding it much less intrusive to set less star
Prominent crypto critic says someone offered bribes to take down a blog post
22TechCrunch / 11h
Crypto critic Molly White received emails from a purported lawyer and someone working for a “reputation management company” offering bribes in exchange for the takedown of a blog post about the arrest of an alleged crypto fraudster. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
IHG Traveler Card 100K Bonus Points Offer (Limited Time)
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Link: Apply now for the IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card with 100K bonus points The no annual fee IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card is the most basic card that’s part of the Chase & IHG co-brand card portfolio. We’ve just seen an improved welcome bonus rolled out on this card, so if you’ve been considering applying, now would be the time to do so. However, let me say upfront that personall
The fediverse is getting its own TikTok competitor called Loops
24TechCrunch / 11h
Similar to how Mastodon offers an open source, distributed version of X, the fediverse is getting its own TikTok competitor. This week, an app called Loops began accepting signups on its new platform for sharing short, looping videos. Still in the early stages, Loops is not yet open sourced, nor has it completed its integration […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Jeff Bezos Stops Washington Post From Making a Presidential Endorsement
91Gizmodo / 11h
Newspaper endorsements don't matter much, it's the principle of management stopping them that matters.
Feds publish final rule on Real ID, but full enforcement delayed until 2027 at the earliest
40The Points Guy / 11h
Real ID is coming … eventually, but it’s time to get serious about making sure your identification is up to date. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Transportation published a final rule Friday in the Federal Register (the daily journal of the federal government) regarding the rollout of new security standards that driver’s licenses and state identification cards
Give Meta my face recognition data? I'd rather lose my Instagram account
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Meta has just announced plans to bring back facial recognition technology to Facebook and Instagram. This time it's a security measure to help combat "celeb-bait" scams and restore access to compromised accounts. "We know security matters, and that includes being able to control your social media accounts and protect yourself from scams," wrote the Big Tech giant in a blog post published on Monda
Sandisk quietly puts 2TB SD card on sale — Extreme Pro is as fast as a hard drive, has a lifetime warranty, and is actually cheaper than I'd expect
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Western Digital recently split its business into two divisions : The WD brand, which now focuses exclusively on hard drives, and SanDisk, which manages the flash side, including SSDs, memory cards, and USB flash drives. While browsing SanDisk’s site, I noticed the Extreme Pro SDHC and SDXC UHS-I card is now available in a 2TB capacity, expanding the existing range, which previously topped out at
NASA spent October hoisting a 103-ton simulator section onto a test stand to prep for the next Moon mission
Engadget / 12h
NASA spent the last two weeks hoisting a 103-ton component onto a simulator and installing it to help prepare for the next Moon missions . Crews fitted the interstage simulator component onto the Thad Cochran Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. The connecting section mimics the same SLS (Space Launch System) part that will help protect the rocket’s upper stage, whi
Elon Musk Reportedly Taking Orders From Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping
47Futurism / 12h
Yes Sir Elon Musk has had repeated phone chats with Russian president Vladimir Putin — and is apparently even doing his bidding. In interviews with the Wall Street Journal , federal officials on both sides of the pond have confirmed that since late 2022 Musk has held numerous secret phone calls with the Russian leader in which they discuss everything from their personal lives to global politics.
OpenAI says it won’t release a model called Orion this year
TechCrunch / 12h
OpenAI says that it doesn’t intend to release an AI model code-named Orion this year, countering recent reporting on the company’s product roadmap. “We don’t have plans to release a model code-named Orion this year,” a spokesperson told TechCrunch via email. “We do plan to release a lot of other great technology.” The Verge reported […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl
Waymo raises $5.6 billion to fund Austin and Atlanta expansion
Engadget / 12h
Waymo has raised another huge chunk of change from investors. The company announced on its blog that it secured an “oversubscribed investment round” of $5.6 billion in funding, the largest of which came from Google's parent company Alphabet. The company is working with Uber to expand to Austin and Atlanta by the early part of next year. Waymo says it plans to use this latest infusion of capital f
Best Buy’s 3-Day Gaming Sale Lets You Save Big on Must-Have Tech from Apple, Samsung, HP, and More
Gizmodo / 12h
Save upward of $500 on select laptops, headsets, gaming handheld and more during this 3-Day gaming sales event at Best Buy.
The M2 MacBook Air is cheaper than ever at $700, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals
Engadget / 12h
Black Friday/Cyber Monday is more than a month away (Thanksgiving falls on November 28 this year — I looked it up so you don't have to). So while we wait for all of the best-of-the-year discounts the shopping event usually entails, there are still a few worthy sales out there on the tech we've reviewed and recommend. For example, the space gray M2 MacBook Air (our pick for the best budget Apple l
MINIATURIST, French Le champion des dames 1451 Manuscript (MS Fr. 12476) Bibliothèque Nationale,…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
centuriespast : MINIATURIST, French Le champion des dames 1451 Manuscript (MS Fr. 12476) Bibliothèque Nationale, Paris
Techcrunch Disrupt 2024 starts Monday — our partners have helped us create an unforgettable experience that you shouldn’t miss
TechCrunch / 12h
We’d like to thank SAP for their support. Make sure to catch their Roundtable session: “Visionary Companies Embrace Innovation to Thrive in the Fast-Paced Economy” on Tuesday and Wednesday. Speakers from The Webby Awards and Silicon Zombies will be on panels at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Breakout sessions, and we thank those companies for their support. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
7 tips for scoring elite status with your favorite cruise line
The Points Guy / 12h
Do you crave VIP status? Do discounts, freebies and complimentary cruises sound enticing? All that and more can be yours through your cruise line’s loyalty program. If the upper echelons seem unattainable, The Points Guy can help. Because people generally cruise less than they fly or stay in hotels, it can take longer for customers to reach cruise programs’ higher tiers than it might take for the
Stock-up sale: Spend $80 on P&G home goods and get a $20 Amazon credit
Mashable / 12h
GET A $20 CREDIT: As of Oct. 25, spend $80 on qualifying P&G home goods at Amazon and get a $20 Amazon credit. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Spend $80 on P&G products, get $20 Amazon credit There are certain home goods that we all need to stock up on. Whether you need paper towels to clean up messes, detergent to wash your clothes, or dishwasher tablets to handle all those dirty dishes, yo
This DIY Xbox Handheld Looks as If It Came Straight Outta 2001
Gizmodo / 12h
The handmade Xbox handheld includes the console’s original motherboard, and soon it may even connect to Xbox Live.
We Heard a Juicy Rumor About That Secret Predator Movie
25Gizmodo / 12h
Director Dan Trachtenberg has two Predator movies coming out next year and we think we know what the second one is.
Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico, Opening In April 2025
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Fast growing luxury hotel group Rosewood has started accepting reservations for its newest resort in North America, and it’s in the same development as another very well regarded luxury property. Basics of the Rosewood Mandarina The Rosewood Mandarina is now accepting reservations for stays as of April 1, 2025. This property is located near Puerto Vallarta (PVR), in the the Riviera Nayarit region
15 of the Scariest Classic Horror Movies
LifeHacker / 12h
There's been a bit of discourse lately on X/Twitter around the idea that very old movies can't possibly compete with modern movies. Old movies lack color and often appear grainy and generally... not of this era. But what about horror, specifically? Comedy doesn't always age well, even when we can recognize the skill involved, and thrillers can go the same way: The things that scared us collective
11 of the Best Movies Based on Actual Crimes
LifeHacker / 12h
True crime has been an obsession with viewers long before podcasts and shows about Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers captured our collective attention. In fact, stories of real-life serial killings, kidnappings, and wrongful convictions have inspired many cinematic works. If you're done binging another Ryan Murphy series and are looking for your next fix, here are 11 movies to get you on t
How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character Treatment
Wired / 12h
Tony Tulathimutte, author of Rejection, peers into the soul of millennial disorder in the way that no one else does.
iOS 18.2 will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers
Engadget / 12h
The long-anticipated iPhone iOS 18.1 officially launches next week , bringing with it Apple Intelligence , but we are already on to the next new thing. The company is busy preparing iOS 18.2 , which has already entered its beta stage and should be widely released in December. This next operating system will include daily Sudoku puzzles for Apple News+ subscribers, as reported by MacRumors . Users
Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction
62BBC News / 12h
Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
NYT > Technology / 12h
She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.
Trump's Truth Social Funders Accuse Each Other of Blowing Millions on Gambling and Prostitution
Futurism / 12h
Such Great Heights Executives at the Manhattan bank that funded Donald Trump's Truth Social are accusing each other of blowing millions of dollars on partying, gambling, and sex workers. As the Wall Street Journal reports , two money men from the financial firm EF Hutton have aired each others' dirty laundry in a pair of dueling — and now retracted — lawsuits. Despite an august history in the fin
16 things to know about Beaches Turks & Caicos before you book
The Points Guy / 12h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”9264″] Editor’s note: Beaches Turks and Caicos provided TPG with a complimentary three-night stay so that we could experience the hotel and its amenities. The opinions expressed below are entirely those of the author and weren’t subject to review by the hotel or any external entity. I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of a trip to a Beaches resort. I’ve been to
The Galaxy Watch 6 Is at a Record-Breaking Low Price, Skip Black Friday Crowds
Gizmodo / 13h
This Galaxy smartwatch (37% off) has all the features you want, including health and fitness tracking as well as calling, texting and more.
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