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The Most Interesting Transatlantic Flight Returns In 2025
4KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
It has just been confirmed that one of the most interesting transatlantic flights will be returning in 2025. Air Saint-Pierre’s transatlantic Paris flights In the summer of 2018, a fascinating domestic transatlantic route launched — it operated seasonally once weekly. Specifically, ASL Airlines operated a Boeing 737-700 that was marketed by Air Saint-Pierre between Paris (CDG) and Saint Pierre an
Jeri Taylor, Co-Creator of Star Trek: Voyager, Dies at 86
200+Gizmodo / 15h
RIP to one of the key figureheads for two of the biggest, most impactful Star Trek shows of the old, pre-streaming era.
Android 16 could be borrowing a key notification trick from the iPhone
26TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14h
Work on Android in beta form continues Android 16 could feature a new notifications trick For now it's called Rich Ongoing Notifications With Android 15 now rolling out to Pixel phones, we can start turning our attention to what's coming with Android 16 – and some digging into the latest beta code for the operating system has revealed a Dynamic Island-style notification system. This comes from Mi
Yet another startup wants to crack the LLM code but this time using light; optical pioneer Oriole Networks wants to train LLMs 100x faster with a fraction of the power
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
A couple of years ago, Israeli startup CogniFiber made headlines with Deeplight , a fiber-optic cable which could, “process complex algorithms within the fiber itself before the signal hits the terminal.” At the time, we warned this technology wouldn’t reach end users in the near future, and was unlikely to appear in laptops or smartphones anytime soon. However, eeNews Embedded is now reporting o
How to watch England vs. Samoa online for free
Mashable / 44min
TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Samoa in this rugby league series for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . England face Samoa in a couple of absolutely massive international rugby league matchups. It's going to be electric viewing, and better yet, fans can watch both games without spending anything. If you want to watch England vs. Samo
How to watch Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers online for free
Mashable / 44min
TL;DR: Live stream Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free on Ran.de . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Another NBA season, another year of hope for the Philadelphia 76ers. Can they finally get things right and go all the way? The addition of Paul George is certainly going to help, but much will depend on how he performs with Joel
If you hurry, you can score a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license for £15.40
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Pay only £15.40 for a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro through 27 October at the Mashable Shop. That's a savings of 89%, but this price won't be around much longer. If your work computer is slowing you down, you don't necessarily have to buy a new computer or laptop to upgrade your tech. Sometimes, all it takes is installing a brand-new operating system to boost your productivi
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 27
Mashable / 2h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 27
Mashable / 2h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 27
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 27'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 27
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
OpenAI Head of AGI Policy Research Leaves OpenAI
Next Big Future / 5h
Miles Brundage, Head of Policy Research at OpenAI, has left OpenAI. Miles was at OpenAI for 6 years and 3 months advising OpenAI executives and the OpenAI board on AGI readiness. Nextbigfuture covers what Miles thinks is needed for AGI readiness. I agree the world needs to be able to capture more value from rapidly ... Read more
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, October 27 (game #504)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, October 27 (game #238)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, October 27 (game #1007)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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
I love Kobo's E Ink writing tablets, but there's one critical area where Kindle has them beat
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Having tested ereaders for about seven years now, it's fair to say I've tried most models from the mainstream brands – Amazon Kindle, Kobo, reMarkable, Onyx Boox and PocketBook. These companies make some of the best ereaders and writing tablets, but I am partial to a Kobo because of the user interface and the fact that I can borrow ebooks from public libraries in Sydney, Australia (where I am bas
Halloween Greeting Card 1913
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
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‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Engadget / 9h
Google is reportedly working on a new Android API for what it’s calling Rich Ongoing Notifications, which would allow apps to display at-a-glance information in a status bar much like Apple’s Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone. This is according to journalist Mishaal Rahman , who spotted the code in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3 release. It could work a lot like the time tracker that cu
‘I Don’t Want To Sit With Them’: Husband Chooses United Airlines Back Row After Wife And Baby Self-Upgrade For Extra Legroom
View from the Wing / 9h
A woman with her toddler came over and plopped themselves down in that middle seat. She explained that she didn’t have enough space in the middle seat she’d been in further back in the aircraft – so she self-upgraded to “economy plus” extra legroom seats. That way, she said, she’d be “more comfortable” with her kid – while her husband remained in an aisle seat farther back. Continue reading ...
Unlimited VPN Protection at $2.19/mo: See This Internet-Breaking PIA VPN Deal
Gizmodo / 9h
If you want to take advantage of a USA-made VPN, the time has come. For the next few days, Private Internet Access is offering a discount on its 2-year subscription.
iMovie Is Still the Perfect Video Editor for Almost Everyone
How-To Geek / 9h
Apple bundles a lot of software with the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, including its entry-level video editor iMovie. Though it can be tempting to write iMovie off for its hand-holding approach, there are plenty of reasons to keep it installed.
OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool has hallucination issues, researchers say
55TechCrunch / 9h
Software engineers, developers, and academic researchers have serious concerns about transcriptions from OpenAI’s Whisper, according to a report in the Associated Press. While there’s been no shortage of discussion around generative AI’s tendency to hallucinate — basically, to make stuff up — it’s a bit surprising that this is an issue in transcription, where you’d […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ
Chat au Clair de Lune by Théophile Steinlen, c. 1900
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
withnailrules : Chat au Clair de Lune by Théophile Steinlen, c. 1900
How to add Snapchat camera to iPhone lock screen
Mashable / 9h
Keeping your Snapchat streak going on iPhone is easier than ever before. With iOS 18 you can now switch out the Flashlight and Camera shortcuts on your lock screen for any of over 50 options, including Snapchat's camera. With the shortcut, you can quickly take photos and videos for Snapchat with the tap of a button. But you need to unlock your phone to edit or send Snapchats. Here's how to add th
I Tried Instagram on the Meta Quest 3S; It's More Fun than I Expected
How-To Geek / 9h
The Meta Quest 3S is a robust piece of hardware and a great gateway to virtual reality, but one of its most underrated features comes packed in with the headset from the get-go. While the 3S is mostly known for its video games, it also lets you browse social media, namely Instagram, which is surprisingly fun and useful.
Weekly Review: October 26, 2024
One Mile at a Time / 9h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’ve been at home for a while getting caught up on rest and spending time with family, and am headed on another big adventure this coming week. This week I’ll also start publishing my full Latin America review trip, given the amount of travel reviews that I have to catch up on. On the points & travel front, this week Southwest reached a compromise
How to Enable Hibernation on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 10h
Windows 11s hibernation feature saves your current work state and lets you resume anytime you want without keeping your machine turned on. Ill explain how this feature works, when you should use it, and how to enable it on your computer.
OpenAI denies it’s releasing a model called ‘Orion’ this year
35TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome back to Week in Review. This week, we’re looking at OpenAI’s reported plans for its next AI model; a buzzy new messaging app that’s a hit with Gen Z; and Tim Cook discovering that you can name a group chat in iMessage. Let’s get into it. The Verge noted this week that OpenAI is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
5 Reasons to Start Using the Linux Command Line
20How-To Geek / 10h
You can use Linux without mastering the command line and messing round in terminal windows. But if you do, youll miss out on the command lines speed, power, and low-level fine-grained control.
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man Gets Michael Cera In On the Action
36Gizmodo / 10h
The Scott Pilgrim alum and Coda's Emilia Jones join the Glen Powell-led film due for release in November 2025.
Apple wins $250 from Masimo in watch patent trial
TechCrunch / 10h
A federal jury ruled Friday that Masimo smartwatches infringed Apple patents, but Apple isn’t getting a big payday. Bloomberg Law reports that the company was only seeking the statutory minimum of $250, and that’s all it was awarded. Apple’s attorney John Desmarais reportedly told jurors, “We’re not here for the money.” Instead, he said the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily: Source details and larger...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
allcatsconstitutethesamefamily : Source details and larger version . A treasure trove of extraordinary vintage Hallowe'en illustrations .
That’s hot: Hampton by Hilton is now serving glittery pink waffles by Paris Hilton
The Points Guy / 11h
Pop culture icon Paris Hilton is serving up her latest project, a glittery pink waffle, to Hampton by Hilton guests in the U.S. and Canada. Hilton teamed up with Hampton to introduce the latest seasonal flavor, dubbed the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle, alongside a special Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle Kit that can be purchased online for $29.99 and includes everything you need to make
How to redeem points with the IHG One Rewards program
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. I frequently stay at IHG properties, primarily because of the value I can get when redeeming IHG points. Although IHG moved to dynamic award pricing in 2020, I’ve continued getting solid value from my IHG points. Here’s what you need to know about redeeming IHG One Rewards points for stays, flights and more. Redeem I
Why the Capital One Venture X and the Savor Cash make a dynamic duo
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Whether it’s peanut butter and jelly or airplanes and lie-flat seats, some things are just better together. When two things perfectly complement each other, they become a dynamic duo. That is exactly what Capital One has created with its recent changes to some of its most popular credit cards. The Capital
What Is Vaporware, and Can You Spot It?
How-To Geek / 11h
Vaporware is a term you hear plenty when discussing technology, but what is it exactly? Here are some notorious examples, and how you can spot warning signs that a product is vaporware.
No one cares about AI on our phones. We just want better battery life
Mashable / 11h
Apple's newest update, iOS 18, brought with it a long list of AI features , dubbed Apple Intelligence. Gemini Live is now available on Android phones, Lenovo created an AI-powered laptop , and Google can't get enough AI in its search results, or its phones. If you've looked around at phone updates recently and thought, "huh, that's a lot of AI features — too bad I don't care about that at all," y
Lara Croft Will Keep On Raiding in Tomb Raider Season 2
55Gizmodo / 11h
Netflix and Powerhouse's Tomb Raider adaptation will throw Lara into danger once more with her best friend Sam at her side.
Give them all your treats 👻
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
bymossypine : ALT
Spirit Airlines Crisis Deepens With Another Major Round Of Route Cuts In Bid To Avoid Collapse
View from the Wing / 11h
The business model isn't working. They don't have long haul international service that customers have wanted to buy. They don't have airline partnerships to sell those products on other carriers, or pick up connecting traffic from other airlines either. And they've been the downmarket product that's very much out of favor, as customers have increasingly been interested in paying more for a better
What to Know About the Chinese Hackers Who Targeted the 2024 Campaigns
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
A group that experts call Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach of major telecommunication companies that has taken aim at American leaders.
ladythatsmyskull:cavalcadeofcalamity:forbidden worlds 94,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
ladythatsmyskull : cavalcadeofcalamity : forbidden worlds 94, 1961 It’s always Frankenstein.
OpenAI's AGI readiness team has been dissolved
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI has once again trimmed its safety-focused operations, dissolving its AGI Readiness team — a group dedicated to preparing for so-called artificial general intelligence. Miles Brundage, a senior advisor on the team, broke the news in a post on his Substack Wednesday, which also confirmed his departure from the company. SEE ALSO: OpenAI funding round values company at $157 billion In the post
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps this mascot from his duties. The Columbia…
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
newyorkthegoldenage : Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps this mascot from his duties. The Columbia University lion (human name: Robert Berne) accessorized his usual furry ensemble with an umbrella and mackintosh for a football game against Holy Cross on October 24, 1959. Despite such valiant encouragement, Columbia “provided little more than a muddy showcase,” the New York Ti
Chinese rival to Intel and AMD vows to close performance gap with trio of CPUs nicknamed Three Musketeers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Loongson is a major player in China, creating domestic chips for the past 22 years with the goal of providing affordable alternatives to Intel and AMD products. Historically, however, there has always been a noticeable performance gap between its homegrown CPUs and those from outside China. Now, Fast Technology reports Loongson has been working hard behind the scenes to close that gap and is prep
Is It Worth Subscribing to Prime Video Without Amazon Prime Shipping?
How-To Geek / 12h
Subscribing to a streaming service can be a huge commitment. This can especially ring true for services like Amazon Prime Video, which gives you multiple membership options. Here is a look at whether it would be worth subscribing to Prime Video as a standalone service without becoming a Prime
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