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Penguin Random House is adding an AI warning to its books’ copyright pages
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Penguin Random House, the trade publisher, is adding language to the copyright pages of its books to prohibit the use of those books to train AI. The Bookseller reports that new books and reprints of older titles from the publisher will now include the statement, “No part of this book may be used or reproduced […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
How United’s CEO Scott Kirby Shocked The Industry By Reinventing Himself—And The Airline
100+View from the Wing / 14h
I'm genuinely struck by the shift in United Airlines CEO Scoott Kirby since taking the reins at that airline. He was President of US Airways and American Airlines under Doug Parker, and known as a straight spreadsheet guy. At US Airways he wouldn't even add inflight wifi until he could actually see customers booking away from the airline because they didn't have it. United is still careful with c
Apple not giving the iPhone 16 this one crucial feature is another example of its worst habit
61TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
After five joyous years as an Android user, curiosity got the best of me – I’ve been using an iPhone 15 for the last week or so to re-immerse myself in iOS and offer stronger contributions to our iPhone coverage . Overall, I’ve been impressed by last year’s base-model iPhone. A lot has certainly changed since I parted with my iPhone 5S in 2019, and in the ten years between the launch of the iPhon
Enroll in 8 expert-led Cisco and CompTIA training courses for under £3 each
Mashable / 10min
TL;DR: Through 27 October, you can enroll in expert-led cybersecurity and IT courses for only £23.01 (reg. £141.25) at the Mashable Shop. With so much of our lives entangled online, companies are constantly on the lookout for skilled individuals who can protect their respective systems and make them virtually impenetrable. The good news is if you're interested in venturing into a cybersecurity ca
Zoom into your next adventure with these night vision video binoculars, just $105
Mashable / 10min
TL;DR: Through Oct. 27, you can get these 720p Digital Night Vision Binoculars for $104.97 (reg. $297.99). Binoculars have come a long way since the clunkers lying around during our childhood. Now, you can explore the outdoors in a whole new way, day or night , with these versatile Double Barrel 720p Digital Night Vision Binoculars — and they're on sale for just $104.97 (reg. $297.99) through Oct
How to watch Barcelona vs. Sevilla online for free
Mashable / 10min
TL;DR: Live stream Barcelona vs. Sevilla in La Liga for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It is possible to live stream select La Liga fixtures without spending anything. And that includes some of the biggest games on the schedule, like Barcelona vs. Sevilla. Barcelona are top of the standings going into this fixture with Sevilla, havi
How to watch Leicester Tigers vs. Gloucester online for free
Mashable / 10min
TL;DR: Live stream Leicester Tigers vs. Gloucester for free on ITVX . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Leicester Tigers are building some positive momentum in the Gallagher Premiership, whereas Gloucester are looking to improve after two disappointing defeats. The two sides meet at Welford Road this weekend, with the home side favorite to take the w
Data centers could be used as residual power generators as researchers generate 500MWh in a year from a single DC by recycling wasted wind
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
The challenge of powering energy-intensive AI data centers is a growing concern for companies like Microsoft and Oracle who are exploring options like nuclear power , but now, researchers from the Distance University of Madrid (UDIMA) in Spain and Mision Critica-Data Center in Bogotá, Colombia have approached the energy issue differently. Rather than focusing on powering a data center, they are e
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 20
Mashable / 39min
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 20
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 20
Mashable / 2h
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 20'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 today: Hints and answers for October 20
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
Is British Airways Still Premium? 2 PM Breakfasts And Cost-Cutting Tell a Different Story
View from the Wing / 4h
British Airways is still in cost-cutting mode. They just can’t help themselves. The latest is that they’re serving breakfast for lunch because it’s cheaper. Continue reading ...
Prime Video’s Secret Level Voice Cast is Full of Heavy Hitters
77Gizmodo / 5h
Laura Bailey, Keanu Reeves, Arnold Schwarzanegger and more star in the upcoming video game anthology series.
Complete guide to booking Citi Prestige complimentary fourth-night hotel stays
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi closed applications for its premium ThankYou Rewards card, the Citi Prestige® Card, in July 2021. However, some cardmembers, myself included, have kept the card and continued paying its $495 annual fee because of its valuable benefits. Our Citi Prestige Card review explains all
Why the World of Hyatt credit card is great for family travelers
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. In the time of Chase 5/24 , once-in-a-lifetime bonuses, same “card family” restrictions and more, it can be hard for families to decide on their next travel credit card. But one card has remained near the top of the list since its introduction in 2018: the World of Hyatt Credit Card . Families can apprecia
The 10 best places to visit in December 2024
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, updated with new information. December is the season for cozying up by the fire or ditching the cold entirely. The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter with snow and chill, while the Southern Hemisphere basks in summer’s warmth. Travelers can choose anything from snowcapped landscapes ideal for winter sports to sunlit beaches for relaxation. As the year-
Citi Diamond Preferred card review: A good option for those with credit card debt
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. Citi Diamond Preferred Card overview The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card doesn’t earn rewards. Instead, it’s geared toward people looking to avoid interest while paying down credit card debt through a long introductory annual percentage rate (APR) offer. While that could be
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, October 20 (game #497)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, October 20 (game #231)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
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 Sunday, October 20 (game #1000)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now exactly 1,000 games later – because yes, today is its 1,000th birthday. Well done, Quordle! 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
Another big win for AMD as Lenovo adds EPYC 9005 and Instinct MI325X to its ThinkSystem server platform, boosting AI capabilities
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Back in June 2024, Lenovo announced its ThinkSystem V4 portfolio of Intel-based servers, powered by Xeon 6 processors. Engineered to support various enterprise-level applications, the servers are designed to meet the demands of workloads in AI, cloud computing, and data analytics. In a move that should come as no surprise to anyone, Lenovo has now announced a version of its ThinkSystem servers po
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is reportedly fundraising for a new AI startup
92TechCrunch / 6h
Mira Murati, the OpenAI CTO who announced her departure last month, is raising VC funding for a new AI startup, according to Reuters. This startup will reportedly focus on building AI products based on proprietary models and could raise more than $100 million in this round. When she left, Murati wrote on X that OpenAI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hidden Speakeasy At O’Hare: The Secret Steakhouse You Can Now Enter [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 7h
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 ...
Halloween Owl Show- 1939
Music, Arts & Literature / 7h
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Creature Commandos’ NYCC Trailer is a Bunch of Monstrous Fun
58Gizmodo / 7h
DC Studios' animated monster squad deploys with weekly episodes on Max beginning December 5.
Michael Valentine, 74, Who Helped Drivers Stay Under the Radar, Dies
200+NYT > Technology / 7h
An engineer who loved to drive fast, he helped build an industry-altering device that made its debut after the national speed limit of 55 m.p.h. became law.
DJI sues Department of Defense over listing as a Chinese military company
33TechCrunch / 7h
Drone-maker DJI filed a lawsuit Friday against the US Department of Defense over its inclusion on a DoD list of “Chinese military companies.” A DJI spokesperson said the company filed the suit after “attempting to engage with the DoD for more than sixteen months” and deciding “it had no alternative other than to seek relief […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A ridiculously powerful laptop for creatives: With AMD's fastest mobile CPU, 64GB RAM and a pair of OLED screens, GPD Duo may be the best mobile workstation ever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
We first wrote about the GPD Duo back in June 2024 , and while GPD is best known for producing compact gaming laptops and handheld gaming consoles, the Duo is a full-sized laptop with a twist - it features dual 13.3-inch OLED screens that fold upwards for increased productivity. Marketed as a “13.3-inch Dual Screen Productivity Laptop for Engineers,” the Duo is now available for backing on Indieg
The Strangers’ Next Chapter Puts Faces to the Terror
51Gizmodo / 8h
Scarecrow, Dollface, and Pin-Up Girl are back to kill again in part two of The Strangers' relaunch trilogy.
Weekly Review: October 19, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m back at home after some regional travel over the past week, which I’ll of course be reviewing. Suffice it to say that I have a lot of travel content to get to, given that I need to publish the full reports from my recent review trips. On the points & travel front, this week Cathay Pacific put its new Aria Suites business class into service, Ind
Apple Music’s new Set List playlists might just split the crowd
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Make no mistake about it – there is nothing quite like seeing your favorite band or artist live. Part of that could be it being your first show, or it might be your first chance to hear cuts off their latest album – or, if you’re like me, to hear the chance to belt out Born to Run with 50,000 others. Either way, Apple wants to replicate that experience a bit, albeit in terms of the setlist. Apple
What we know about the layoffs at Meta
29TechCrunch / 8h
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re diving into the recent layoffs at Meta; the fallout from the battle between WordPress and WP Engine; and whether Cybertrucks are simply too big to exist in Europe. Let’s get into it. Multiple teams at Meta were hit by layoffs this week. The company confirmed the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Art by kAt Philbin
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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Star Trek: Lower Decks bows out on business as usual
Engadget / 8h
The following article discusses the fifth season of Star Trek: Lower Decks and older Treks. There’s no such thing as “dead” in Star Trek , the sprawling, perpetual opus that has thrived in spite of itself for almost sixty years. What started as a cornball space-ships and punch-fights show for atomic-age kids and their parents has become (gestures around) all this. So I’m not writing too much of a
Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ Final Season Is Going Out Strong
100+Gizmodo / 8h
The first half of Lower Decks ' fifth and final season finds itself united by reminders of the show's most fundamental theme: all of its kooky heroes being able to just sit down and communicate with each other.
Star Trek: Section 31 Beams Into Action This January
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Academy Award winner Michelle Yeoh returns to the Star Trek universe to glam her way through the Federation's seedy underbelly.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Will Warp to Season 2
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Star Trek: Discovery 's future-forward look at the Trek universe continues with two seasons about Starfleet's bright young students.
Okay, *Now* Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Is Ready to Show You Season 3
200+Gizmodo / 8h
After a tiny, controversial tease at San Diego Comic-Con, Paramount took to NYCC to give us a nice big look at the next season of Strange New Worlds .
I just spent my first week ever with an EV, the Chevy Equinox — here’s what it was like
21TechCrunch / 9h
The funnest car I ever drove was the original Tesla Roadster. This was in 2011, back when Elon Musk’s EV company was courting press instead of denigrating us, and they offered me a test drive. I took the car up I-280 — a beautiful, mostly deserted highway with perfectly banked curves that seemed designed for Silicon […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Final NYCC Clip is a Reality Check
91Gizmodo / 9h
Paramount came to NYCC with one more tease for Star Trek: Lower Decks before its final season begins on Thursday.
JOMP Book Photo Challenge hosted by Just One More Page
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
manuscripts-dontburn : JOMP Book Photo Challenge hosted by Just One More Page October 19th: Favourite Animal Companion
Four takeaways from Pony AI’s IPO filing
21TechCrunch / 10h
Toyota-backed autonomous vehicle company Pony AI has joined the list of Chinese firms going public on the U.S. stock market after a multi-year ban from Beijing on offshore capital raising. Zeekr, a luxury Chinese electric vehicle startup, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in May, and WeRide, another AV startup, also hopes to file […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
Did Nancy Pelosi Really Down 7 Drinks in First Class Friday? Fellow Passenger’s Account Confirms
View from the Wing / 10h
Congresswoman and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reportedly consumed seven adult beverages on a flight to San Francisco on Friday, despite already appearing to have started her end of week wind down with libations prior to boarding. Continue reading ...
Hell Yeah, Godzilla Minus One is Stomping Back to Theaters
100+Gizmodo / 10h
The franchise turns 70 years old, which means it's a good time to rewatch Godzilla Minus One on the big screen.
'Hundreds' of AMD's fastest CPUs are on sale on eBay with a staggering 70% discount, but why would vendors in China dump these 128-core EPYC processors?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
In June 2023, AMD launched its EPYC “Bergamo” 9754 server-grade processor from the EPYC 9004 series, a powerhouse featuring 128 Zen 4c cores and 256 threads, with a base clock speed of 2.25 GHz and a maximum boost clock of up to 3.1 GHz. At the time of release, the EPYC 9754 had a suggested retail price of $11,900, which is still the listed price on AMD’s website . Just weeks after its launch, ho
A Real (A)Advantage: Earn Extra Loyalty Points And 75,000 Miles With Citi’s Business Card
View from the Wing / 10h
My wife was approved for this card. Her small business is… very small. But the interesting thing, beyond that they’d approve her, is what happens to the points. Continue reading ...
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Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
'Smile 2' gets off to a happy start at the box office
Mashable / 10h
Horror continues to dominate the box office this October, with new release Smile 2 taking in $9.4 million from its Oct. 18 opening day and preview screenings. Variety says that's more than the original Smile 's $8.2 million. SEE ALSO: 'Smile 2' review: This is going to ruin the tour! The pop star-centric sequel — which Mashable's Monica Castillo called "even more fun and gory this time around" in
Amazon deal of the day: The JBL Tune Flex earbuds are back at their lowest price ever
Mashable / 11h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 19: Our top pick JBL Tune Flex true wireless noise-canceling earbuds (small, black) $49.95 at Amazon (save $50 ) Best fitness tracker deal Oura Ring Gen3 Horizon $299 at Amazon (save $50) Best TV deal 50-inch Amazon Fire TV 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV $279.99 at Amazon (save $170 ) Best kitchen deal Ninja Air Fryer 4-in-1 (AF101) $89.99 at Amazon
Review: Park Hyatt Chicago, Illinois
21One Mile at a Time / 11h
I recently had to be in Chicago for a couple of nights, and decided to stay at the 182-room Park Hyatt Chicago . I had stayed here many years ago, but not since the hotel reopened in 2022, following a $60 million renovation. In some ways, this is a “flagship” Hyatt property, given that Hyatt is based in Chicago, and this is the brand’s most premium property there. So, how is the Park Hyatt Chicag
Midjourney plans to let anyone on the web edit images with AI
51TechCrunch / 11h
Midjourney is planning to release an upgraded web tool that’ll let users edit any uploaded images from the web using Midjourney’s generative AI. The upgraded tool, which Midjourney CEO David Holtz said will be released “early next week,” will also allow users to retexture objects in images to “repaint” their colors and details according to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
deathandmysticism: Wizard riding a cat on his way to the...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
deathandmysticism : Wizard riding a cat on his way to the Sabbath, 16th century
Women in AI: Dr. Rebecca Portnoff is protecting children from harmful deepfakes
TechCrunch / 11h
This is part of TechCrunch’s ongoing Women in AI series, which seeks to give AI-focused women academics and others their time in the spotlight. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Magic: The Gathering’s Marvel Cards Are a Heroic Sight to Behold
31Gizmodo / 11h
The heroes of the Marvel universe come to Wizards of the Coast's card game on November 4, and more collaborations may be in store.
Heres How I Made Ubuntu Look Like macOS
How-To Geek / 12h
Ubuntu's default look is unique, with its left-side dock and workflow centered around virtual desktops. But if you're coming from macOS or just prefer Apples aesthetics, then Ubuntu will appear a bit off. Thankfully, you can easily customize Ubuntu to look like macOS in a matter of minutes.
Penguin Random House copyright pages will now forbid AI training
23Mashable / 12h
Penguin Random House (PRH), the largest of the Big Five publishing imprints, is pushing back against its published works being used to train AI . As first reported by The Bookseller , PRH has changed its copyright wording to target AI. The new rules state that "no part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.
India’s Airplane Bomb Hoax Crisis: What A Mess
One Mile at a Time / 12h
As if the airline industry isn’t complex enough under normal circumstances, Indian airlines are dealing with quite the challenge at the moment, as we’ve seen dozens of airplane bomb threats over the past week. This has caused delays, diversions, and more. India sees surge in airplane bomb threats So far this week, more than 70 flights in India have received bomb threats, though they’ve all turned
Mummified head of a cat.
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
themacabrenbold : Egyptian, Late Period-Ptolemaic, c. 664–430 BCE. The Museum of Old and New in Tasmania, Australia #Egyptiancats #catmummies #catmagick
23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Financial and security chaos at the once-pioneering genetic testing firm has intensified concerns about user data. Here's how to take action. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Father Leaves 5 Year Old In Coach And Flies Business Class, So A Man Taught The Kid Naughty Phrases
22View from the Wing / 12h
A father flew business class from Chicago to Beijing while they left their kid in coach to annoy and be cared for whatever strangers happened to sit beside them. I hadn’t seen this story before, but it’s just been resurfaced. What’s unique is how one passenger decided to take revenge on the poor parenting – by doing a little poor parenting themselves. Continue reading ...
The Pentagon Wants to Flood Social Media With Fake AI People
20Futurism / 12h
Pentagon Pals Pentagon-operated AI personas might be coming to an internet forum near you. As The Intercept reports , a wishlist put forward by the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) — a furtive counterterrorism group within the US Department of Defense (DoD) — reveals the agency's interest in using generative AI to create fake online internet users. That's despite the US government's persis
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Will Swing On Without Any Story DLC
38Gizmodo / 12h
With no DLC in the webs for Spider-Man 2, Peter and Miles' story will continue in the next proper installment.
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