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Toyota's portable hydrogen cartridges look like giant AA batteries – and could spell the end of lengthy EV charging
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Toyota is showcasing a series of sustainable developments at the Japan Mobility Bizweek later this month – including its vision of a portable hydrogen cartridge future, which could apparently provide 'swappable' power for next-gen hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Originally a project of Toyota’s mobility technology subsidiary Woven (formerly Woven Planet), the team produced a working
Meta AI will launch in six more countries today, including the UK
200+Engadget / 14h
Meta AI is beginning a big international rollout . The AI assistant will arrive today in Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay, Philippines and the UK. It is also slated to debut in Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Yemen over the coming weeks, although the company did not offer specific date
Google DeepMind leaders share Nobel Prize in chemistry for protein prediction AI
300+MIT Technology Review / 17h
In a second Nobel win for AI , the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded half the 2024 prize in chemistry to Demis Hassabis, the cofounder and CEO of Google DeepMind, and John M. Jumper, a director at the same company, for their work on using artificial intelligence to predict the structures of proteins. The other half goes to David Baker, a professor of biochemistry at the University of
Get a lifetime subscription to the Headway speed reading app for £34.43
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Until 27 October, you can get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium for £34.43 by using the discount code HEADWAY at the Mashable Shop. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one, why not consider a gift that encourages personal growth ? The Headway app is all about learning and self-growth. The app breaks down bestselling nonfiction titles into 15-minute summaries to highlig
How to watch Italy vs. Belgium in the UEFA Nations League online for free
Mashable / 59min
TL;DR: Live stream Italy vs. Belgium in the UEFA Nations League for free on RaiPlay . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The UEFA Nations League continues to throw together some really interesting international matchups, which is making the breaks between tournaments a little more bearable. The next standout fixture is Italy vs. Belgium. Both sides are st
Tyler, the Creator changes his tune on Elon Musk
TechCrunch / 1h
Tyler, the Creator dropped his hit song “911” in 2017 with the line: “Sucks you can’t gas me up, shout out to Elon Musk.” However, while performing this weekend at the Austin City Limits music festival nearby Tesla’s Texas headquarters, the Grammy-winning artist changed the latter half of the lyric to: “man, f**k Elon.” It […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The best Prime Day deals you can still get after the October Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Sony, Anker and more
Engadget / 1h
October Prime Day has come and gone but, as to be expected, there are still a few deals floating around on the internet. This year’s fall Prime Day brought a slew of deals across all categories, including tech, and some of those deals haven’t expired just yet. There’s a chance we see some of these sale prices return in a month when Black Friday comes around, but if you’re keen on getting some of
Health insurtech startup Qantev raises €30 million to outperform LLMs with small AI models
TechCrunch / 1h
Health and life insurance providers face a rising volume of claims due to chronic disease and aging populations, but their processes lack scalability. AI automation can help, but it takes more tailoring than for other insurance types. Automating property and casualty insurance, for instance, gave rise to public company Guidewire decades ago, but health insurance […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 10
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 10'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
Kamala Harris' Twitch account streamed Tim Waltz rally alongside live WoW gameplay
35Engadget / 2h
In August, Kamala Harris' campaign launched a Twitch account in an effort to reach young people and some of the "hardest-to-reach voters" out there. It debuted with a stream of Harris' acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, which is perhaps what one could expect from an account owned by a presidential campaign. On the evening of October 9, though, the channel streamed live gamep
Meta AI can imagine anything…except operating in the EU
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Meta AI is traveling internationally, starting with Brazil, Bolivia, Guatemala, Paraguay, the Philippines, and the UK this week. Over the next few weeks, the tech giant’s AI assistant will eventually debut in 21 countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Notable in its absence is any continental European country as Meta wrangles with the European Union (EU) over regulatory dema
Internet Archive Breach Exposes 31 Million Users
27Wired / 3h
The hack exposed the data of 31 million users as the embattled Wayback Machine maker scrambles to stay online and contain the fallout of digital —and legal—attacks.
Archive.org, a repository storing the entire history of the Internet, has a data breach
26Ars Technica - All content / 3h
Archive.org, possibly one of the only entities to preserve the entire history of the Internet, was recently compromised in a hack that revealed data of roughly 31 million users. A little after 2 PM California time, social media blew up with screenshots showing what the archive.org homepage displayed. It read: Read full article Comments
Riverlane Plan Million Quantum Operation Error Correction by 2026 and Gets $75 Million in Funding
Next Big Future / 4h
Riverlane has released its groundbreaking three-year roadmap for its Quantum Error Correction Stack, Deltaflow, starting in 2024 and culminating in a system where quantum computers can run one million (Mega) error-free Quantum Operations (QuOps) by 2026. In August, 2024, Riverlane announced that it had raised $75 million in Series C funding to deliver its groundbreaking ... Read more
Here's how to get the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for less on Prime Day
Mashable / 5h
Save $60: By opting for refurbished Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses , you can grab them for just $239 instead of the $299 they'd be brand new. This price isn't Prime Day-specific, but for anyone who was hoping to see these glasses go on sale during Prime Day, it's the best "deal" you can get. Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (Refurbished) $239.99 at Amazon Considering ther
Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips Explain Their Thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux‘s Ending
80Gizmodo / 5h
The DC spinoff sequel co-starring Phoenix and Lady Gaga is now in theaters.
This is your last chance to get super cheap SSDs and hard drives at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
Top deals on external hard drives at Amazon: Best for most people Extreme Portable SSD 1TB $85.49 at Amazon (save $44.50) Best Samsung drive T9 Portable SSD 4TB $299.99 at Amazon (save $250) Best Western Digital drive My Passport SSD 2TB $129.99 at Amazon (save $70) Best hard drive for gaming P10 Game Drive 4TB $94.99 at Amazon (save $45) The Pro Pick Rugged Mini HDD 2TB $79.99 at Amazon (save $2
Maze of adapters, software patches gets a dedicated GPU working on a Raspberry Pi
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Raspberry Pi owners have always been prone to coming up with elaborate, technically-interesting-but-practically-questionable projects, and Pi enthusiast Jeff Geerling has an exciting new submission to that canon : an old AMD Radeon RX 460 GPU, connected to the Raspberry Pi 5's PCI Express bus and managing to play demanding titles like Doom 3 (2004) and Tux Racer at a crisp 4K resolution. Geerling
Hurricane Milton Shows How a Storm’s Category Doesn’t Tell the Full Story
85Wired / 5h
Milton’s reclassification to a Category 3 storm suggests it is weakening, but the scale accounts only for wind speed and not hurricane size, storm surge heights, or rainfall—which are all catastrophically large.
Did that startup founder really work through his wedding?
53TechCrunch / 5h
Thoughtly co-founder Casey Mackrell had a big week. First, he got married. Then, he went viral. At his wedding reception, Mackrell needed to quickly give a colleague access to code that could only be unblocked from his laptop. His fellow co-founder Torrey Leonard seized the moment by taking a photo to capture Mackrell wrapping up […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The best Amazon Prime Day deals under $10: Neutrogena beauty products, Amazon Basics smart home gadgets, and more
Mashable / 6h
Best Prime Day deals under $10: Best Prime Day smart bulb deal under $10 Amazon Basics Smart A19 LED Light Bulb 6.39 (12.99) Best Prime Day smart light switch deal under $10 TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Switch 8.99 (19.99) Best Prime Day beauty deal under $10 Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Face Sunscreen + Hydrating Serum 9.56 (21.32) Best household essentials deal under $10 Arm & Hammer Power Sh
'The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power' cast reacts to the shocking Galadriel and Elrond kiss and the season 2 finale
Mashable / 6h
Elrond kissing Galadriel in Rings of Power Season 2 was a massive internet moment. We got the cast to react and give their read on what was actually going on in Middle Earth.
Tesla to unveil Cybercab, its big bet on self-driving cars
BBC News / 6h
Elon Musk will unveil a prototype for the long awaited robotaxi at a film studio in Hollywood.
How to watch Tesla’s robotaxi event
21Engadget / 6h
On Thursday, Tesla CEO and noted fancy leaper Elon Musk will take the stage to showcase the company’s robotaxi plans , a la the “Cybercab.” Although the vehicle we see isn’t expected to be a fully functional product, investors and Tesla fans are hoping for a working prototype or other signs the company can navigate the technological and regulatory obstacles it will face. You can watch the event o
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 10 (game #487)
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 Thursday, October 10 (game #221)
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 Thursday, October 10 (game #990)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO
Bridgit Mendler’s Northwood makes ground station connection with Planet Labs in key test
TechCrunch / 6h
Northwood Space, the startup founded by former Disney star Bridgit Mendler, nailed a key test last week when its ground station unit successfully connected with orbiting Planet Labs satellites. Operating from Planet’s ground station in Maddock, North Dakota, the team successfully showed the startup’s novel phased-array antenna system can transmit data to and from satellites […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
My Favorite Smart Scale Is 30% Off for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 6h
Although there are pros and cons to tracking your health data too closely, if and when you choose to weigh yourself, you should be doing it with the best, most useful scale. I personally use an iHealth Nexus smart scale, and I absolutely love it. And since it's on sale during Amazon's October Prime Day , I'll tell you why, in case you decide you might like it, too. (It's great, but I still would
Researcher Who Just Won the Nobel Prize Quit Google to Warn About Evil AI Coming for Us All
200+Futurism / 6h
Both of the men who won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics are artificial intelligence pioneers — and one of them is considered the technology's "godfather." As Reuters reports , American physicist John Hopfield and AI expert Geoffrey Hinton were awarded the coveted prize this week. Considered the "godfather of AI," Hinton's research in 2012 laid the groundwork for today's neural networks — but i
This Star Wars Lego Lightsaber Has a Kyber Crystal and I Love It
200+Gizmodo / 6h
Lego just released Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from Return of the Jedi as a set and it's got a hidden gem, literally.
The Internet Archive taken down by DDoS attacks
48Engadget / 6h
The Internet Archive has been hit with a series of DDoS attacks this week that have taken the service offline. The Verge noticed a popup on the site today when the online database went down. The popup has since disappeared, but the site is not currently available. According to security researcher Troy Hunt , the DDoS attack came just as the Internet Archive was preparing to disclose a previous br
Rapid analysis finds climate change’s fingerprint on Hurricane Helene
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Hurricane Helene crossed the Gulf of Mexico at a time when sea surface temperatures were at record highs and then barreled into a region where heavy rains had left the ground saturated. The result was historic catastrophic flooding . One key question is how soon we might expect history to repeat itself. Our rapidly warming planet has tilted the odds in favor of some extreme weather events in a wa
Is China pulling ahead in AI video synthesis? We put Minimax to the test
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
If 2022 was the year AI image generators went mainstream , 2024 has arguably been the year that AI video synthesis models exploded in capability. These models, while not yet perfect, can generate new videos from text descriptions called prompts, still images, or existing videos. After OpenAI made waves with Sora in February, two major AI models emerged from China: Kuaishou Technology's Kling and
Drug makers can’t make knockoff weight-loss drugs anymore—and they’re mad
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Compounding pharmacies are suing the Food and Drug Administration so they can keep making imitation versions of popular—and lucrative—tirzepatide drugs, namely knockoffs of Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for weight loss. Generally, compounding pharmacies make customized formulations of drugs for patients with specific needs, like when a patient has an allergy to a filler ingredient or if a ch
“Sticky” steering sparks huge recall for Honda, 1.7M cars affected
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
Honda is recalling almost 1.7 million vehicles due to a steering defect. An improperly made part can cause certain cars' steering to become "sticky"—never an attribute one wants in a moving vehicle. The problem affects a range of newer Hondas and an Acura; the earliest the defective parts were used on any vehicle was February 2021. But it applies to the following: 2022–2025 Honda Civic four-door
Elon Musk's X will no longer pay creators based on ads but on engagement
Mashable / 7h
X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter , is making big changes to its Creator Revenue Sharing Program. On Wednesday, the social media company announced that it would now start paying monetized creators on X based on engagement from X Premium users. The change will go into effect November 8, according to an X Help Center document . SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's weirdest weekend, explain
The Prime Day GrubHub deal ends today
Mashable / 7h
Save 50%: Prime members can get 50% off a GrubHub order of at least $20 for Prime Day through today, Oct. 9. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Half-off Grubhub order Get 50% off any Grubhub order of at least $20. Prime Day might be the perfect time to get delivery for dinner. That's because Grubhub has a Prime Day deal for 50% off any order of at least $20. Let's be real, it's difficult to kee
California police department buys Cybertruck to keep kids off drugs
Mashable / 7h
Sure, Tesla's Cybertruck looks something a person using hallucinogens might imagine. But a police department in California is actually counting on it to keep kids off drugs — imagine that. Irvine, a city of some 300,000 in Orange County, purchased a tricked-out Cybertruck for its police department. After the installation of emergency equipment, it ran the department a cool $153,175.03, NBC News r
Quantum Pathway to Go Beyond Current Data Storage Limits for New Optical Memory
Next Big Future / 7h
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have proposed a new type of memory, in which optical data is transferred from a rare earth element embedded within a solid material to a nearby quantum defect. Their analysis of how such ... Read more
Could AI finally bring an end to Reddit's SEO dominance? Researchers correlate rise of ChatGPT with drop in knowledge sharing on public platforms
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A recent study published in the PNAS Nexus journal suggests the rise of AI models like ChatGPT may be challenging the dominance of traditional knowledge-sharing sites like Reddit and the programming forum Stack Overflow. This shift could impact the availability of freely accessible public information. The research, conducted by Maria del Rio-Chanona and her colleagues, shows Stack Overflow saw a
Gemini is taking over some more Google Assistant tasks
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Google continues to replace Google Assistant features using its Gemini AI models and branding, as discovered in as-yet unreleased code by Android Authority. The tech giant's infusion of Gemini is rolling throughout its product line. Upcoming Gemini Extensions will take over Google Assistant integrations with apps including Google Messages, Spotify, and WhatsApp. These Gemini extensions are design
You Can Still Get This Nutribullet on Sale for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 7h
My younger self would be surprised at how often I need to blend things as an adult. For me, it’s usually shakes, smoothies, soups, and sauces, but there are folks out there whipping up apple sauce, baby food, and salad dressings on a regular basis. If you’re considering something larger and notoriously high-powered, check out this Vitamix sale —but if you’re looking for simple, quick blending act
My Favorite Jumbo Party Speaker Is $200 Off for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 7h
It's the last day of Prime Big Deal Days , but it's not too late to find great deals . You can find my top 10 favorite deals so far from the ongoing sale, if you're getting in on the action late. If you haven't splurged on that one big ticket item yet and are still looking for something worth your hard-earned money, let me tell you why the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is it. To start off, it's down to
The Best Steam Deck Accessories on Sale During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 7h
The Steam Deck is one of the best portable gaming consoles that money can buy, but unfortunately, the handheld itself isn't on sale during Amazon's October Prime Day sale. However, if you're in the market for accessories to deck out your Steam Deck, you're in luck. Here are the best Amazon Prime Day deals on Steam Deck accessories. JSAUX cooling fan for Steam Deck If you live in a warm region, yo
Tim Walz Rally Goes Live on World of Warcraft Twitch Stream
90Wired / 7h
This is the latest chapter of the Kamala Harris campaign’s effort to reach young male voters.
Time Doesn’t Wait, This 26% Off Canon Portable Document Scanner Will Last Until Tonight Only for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 7h
Preserve and save everything from receipts to bank statements and everything in between, thanks to this prime day deal.
I've tested the Dyson Airwrap, and this Prime Day Airwrap deal is worth getting
Mashable / 7h
Dyson Airwrap deals for October Prime Day 2024 Best for buying new Dyson Airwrap Complete Long for straight and wavy hair $499.99 at Amazon (Save $100) Best for the cheapest Airwrap Refurbished Dyson Airwrap Complete Long for straight and wavy hair $399.99 at Best Buy (Save $200) Best for curly hair Shark FlexStyle for all hair types $239.99 at Amazon (Save $80) As Mashable's shopping reporter on
Wall Street Not Buying Elon Musk's Big Promises Ahead of Tesla's "Most Hyped" Event in Years
46Futurism / 7h
Hype Pain Tesla CEO Elon Musk is making a big gamble by branching out into the self-driving taxi business. And ahead of the automaker's highly anticipated Robotaxi event this Thursday , where it's expected to reveal its robotaxi car nicknamed the "Cybercab," many Wall Street analysts aren't feeling too optimistic about Tesla's prospects. Based on a roundup of investor opinions from Business Insid
Report: Chinese Hyatt’s Scam To Sell Elite Status Backfires
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Loyalty programs are big businesses, and they can be lucrative both for travel brands and consumers. As you might expect, this also means that the loyalty industry has quite a bit of fraud from many parties. This is definitely more rampant and organized in some markets than others. Along those lines, a FlyerTalk member wrote a fascinating post about how a Hyatt affiliated property in China was re
SpaceX Reportedly Strong-Arms Spectrum From Rivals Who Want a Ride on a Rocket
68Gizmodo / 7h
SpaceX operates flights to space as well as a satellite internet division with multiple rivals who rely on those flights.
Former Humble Games staff form new publisher that will work with their old company
Engadget / 7h
Two former leaders from video game publisher Humble Games, Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, have launched a new outfit called Good Games Group. And ironically, the first deal this indie publisher has landed is with its team's old parent company. According to the statement from Good Games Group, the business will work with Humble Games to provide support for previously released titles. "Good Games Grou
Few Hours Left To Get the Nearly 50% Off Anker Power Bank That Can Fully Charge an iPhone Nearly 5 Times Over
Gizmodo / 7h
Get the Anker power bank with a smart digital display for just $80 — down from $150 for Prime Day.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard‘s Answer to Arachnophobia Mode Is Just Not Having Spiders at All
79Gizmodo / 8h
For the first time in the fantasy gaming series' history, players will not be menaced by giant, eight-legged beasties. There's plenty of other things trying to eat you, though.
Listen to Green Day’s Best Song on a Big Mouth Billie Bass
28Gizmodo / 8h
Or, try your luck with a wax cylinder copy of 'When I Come Around.'
Delta Let A Drunk Passenger Fly from Detroit – He Punched A Woman In The Eye. Is The Airline Responsible?
View from the Wing / 8h
I don't think we have enough to really pin the blame here on Delta, but their customer wasn't safe on their plane and 4,000 SkyMiles is an insult, since the currency is so low value and the number itself is so de minimis. They should do better here. Continue reading ...
DOJ proposes breakup and other big changes to end Google search monopoly
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The US Department of Justice finally proposed sweeping remedies to destroy Google's search monopoly late yesterday, and, predictably, Google is not loving any of it. On top of predictable asks —like potentially requiring Google to share search data with rivals, restricting distribution agreements with browsers like Firefox and device makers like Apple, and breaking off Chrome or Android—the DOJ p
Still Time to Get 32% Off This Best-Selling Bluetooth Turntable, Record Low Price for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 8h
Save over 30% on an Audio-Technica entry-level record player that can connect to speakers over Bluetooth.
Prime Day Is a Great Time to Pick Up a microSD Card
LifeHacker / 8h
Expandable storage isn't as common these days as it used to be. But even as many device manufacturers have turned to fixed storage limits, there are plenty of applications for these tiny data cards. Prices can be a bit high on average, but that's why taking advantage of deals during something like October Prime Day is so great. If you're looking for a new microSD card, now's a good time to buy on
The Apple Watch SE Is Incredibly Cheap During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 8h
If you've been waiting to purchase an Apple Watch SE, today is the day. For October Prime Day , it's on sale for $169.99, which is 32% off the $249 list price. Here's the link ; do not delay. This is not one of those "kind of a good deal, I guess" things—it's a bonafide great price for a great product and one of the best deals during October Prime Day 2024. Until the very recent release of the Se
The Best October Prime Day Deals on Bluetooth Speakers
LifeHacker / 8h
It's the last day of October Prime Day , and there are still many deals that you can take advantage of. Some of the best discounts come from Amazon devices , but if you just want to browse around, check out my top 10 favorite deals so far. If it's speakers that you want, I have used price-checking tools to narrow down the best deals from reputable brands. Here are the best ones I've found. IPX7 W
The Best SSD Deals During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 8h
Few components have changed how I use my computer as much as an SSD has. A few years ago, I finally got a PC with an SSD as the boot drive and now my machine boots within seconds every single time. Soon after that, I switched to an external SSD that I carry with me. I'm always on the lookout for great deals on both these products, since SSDs tend to be a bit pricy compared to traditional hard dri
At 20% off, the Ninja Creami is worth starting an ice cream shop for
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $40: The viral Ninja Creami ice cream maker is down to $159.99 during Amazon's fall Prime Day sale. That's a 20% drop from its $199.99 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon / Ninja Ninja Creami $159.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $40.00 The Ninja Creami is currently on sale for 20% off during Amazon Prime Day , dropping its price from $199 to $159. If you've been waiting to try your hand at
I’m a home baker and these are the deals worth buying for your kitchen this Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
Like many people, I picked up a new hobby in 2020. I bought a pie-making kit from a local pie shop, and since then, my fridge has been full of butter sticks. I make my own birthday cake every year and a cake for all my friends’ important life events. I pray for bananas to turn brown so I can mush them up into some chocolate chip banana bread. And I can’t let a summer go by without whipping up a s
Commercial Airline Pilot Dies Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing in New York
32Futurism / 8h
Emergency Landing An Airbus flying from Seattle to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at New York's John F. Kennedy airport around dawn today after its pilot died mid-flight. As the BBC reports , Turkish Airlines claims that the 59-year-old pilot, named Ilcehin Pehlivan, was in good health and had had regular examinations prior to losing consciousness during the lengthy internationa
These $40,000 Wireless Speakers Are Like a Spa for Your Ears
Gizmodo / 8h
It seems unfair that you need to pay so much money for music to sound this good.
29 Best Prime Day Deals Under $30
Wired / 8h
We found these great last-minute discounts that won't put a dent in your wallet.
You Should Update Firefox Now
How-To Geek / 8h
Mozilla has released an urgent security update for the Firefox browser to address a critical vulnerability actively exploited in attacks. If you use Firefox, download the update as soon as possible.
Dyson's hair dryer is $100 off for Amazon Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $100: As of Oct. 9, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is on sale for $329.99 on Amazon . That's a savings of $100 from its normal list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson/Amazon Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 $429.99 Save $100.00 If you've been in need of a swanky new hair dryer, Amazon's October Prime Day is a great opportunity to fix that. SEE ALSO: More than 300 Amazon Prime Day
The Dyson hair dryer is $100 off for Amazon Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $100: As of Oct. 9, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer is on sale for $329.99 on Amazon . That's a savings of $100 from its normal list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson/Amazon Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 $429.99 Save $100.00 If you've been in need of a swanky new hair dryer, Amazon's October Prime Day is a great opportunity to fix that. SEE ALSO: More than 300 Amazon Prime Day
The recyclable electric toothbrush I love is under $100 for Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $24.80: As of Oct. 9, the second day of Prime Big Deal Days , the Suri sustainable electric toothbrush is 20% off at Amazon , bringing the price down to $91.20. Opens in a new window Credit: Suri Suri sustainable electric toothbrush $91.20 at Amazon $116.00 Save $24.80 I had been wanting to switch to an electric toothbrush forever because hygiene TikTok told me I was gross if I didn't, but m
illustration-alcove:Audrey Benjaminsen’s illustrations for Henry...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
illustration-alcove : Audrey Benjaminsen’s illustrations for Henry James’s The Turn of the Screw .
Bose QuietComfort headphones are on sale for a record low $199 for Prime Day
Engadget / 9h
The Prime Day deals are still rolling in, and here's some good ones for the audiophiles. Bose QuietComfort headphones are available for a record-low price of $199. That's more than 40 percent off the usual list price for one of our favorite picks for a noise-canceling Bluetooth headset. Bose has a reputation for excellent audio tech and the QuietComfort line has adjustable EQ so you can tailor th
Star Wars Celebration’s New Badges are a Stunning Tribute to Classic Japanese Art
65Gizmodo / 9h
The badges for the 2025 convention, designed by artist TAKUMI, render Star Wars heroes and villains alike in the style of period Japanese art.
What Ever Happened to Jack Nicholson’s Baby Teeth?
Gizmodo / 9h
The mystery of a ghoulish 23-year-old auction has finally been solved and the answer is a harsh lesson in how disinformation spreads.
How the AI Nobel Prizes Could Change the Focus of Research
32Wired / 9h
It has been a billboard week for artificial intelligence research. But could big wins for Demis Hassabis and Geoffrey Hinton change broader scientific incentives?
You can now buy songs from Green Day’s ‘Dookie’ in lo-fi formats like doorbell chime and wax cylinder
TechCrunch / 9h
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Green Day’s classic pop-punk album “Dookie,” Los Angeles art studio Brain has constructed extremely lo-fi versions of the songs in various formats and is selling one-off versions of them. On the website Dookie Demastered you can also enter a drawing for $49 wireless doorbell that will play the intro […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
iPhone maker Foxconn just revealed two Tesla-rivaling EVs – here's why that could be a smart move
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
You’ve probably never heard of Foxconn Technology Group, but it is a Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer that is perhaps best known for supplying the world with Apple iPhones – it also makes most of Amazon’s Kindles and Nintendo’s gaming consoles. Stopping short of actually producing the folklore legend Apple Car , the company has branched out into developing electric vehicles of its own
8 affordable ski resorts in the US and Canada
The Points Guy / 9h
Skiing has long had a reputation as a sport for the wealthy. Since its introduction to North America in the early 20th century, it’s typically been reserved for those who can afford to take time off from work to spend exorbitant amounts of money traveling to far-flung destinations like Colorado , Idaho and New England . Today, not much has changed except that the cost of skiing has grown exponent
The iPhone 16 Pro Gets a New Ultra-Premium Leather Case From Nomad
How-To Geek / 9h
Nomad now sells Dublin leather cases for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. These "Olde Dublin" cases, available in modern and folio variants, are only available for a limited time.
Russia is banning Discord, an app its military uses
TechCrunch / 9h
Russia is banning chat platform Discord, the Washington Post reports. The app joins platforms like Facebook and X, which have also been blocked in the country since the start of its war with Ukraine. The twist is that the Russian military relies on Discord to coordinate communications, since the military doesn’t have its own platforms […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o
These Blink Security Camera Bundles Are All Under $60 for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 9h
The smart camera space is pretty crowded, but Amazon actually owns the two biggest brands—Ring, which they acquired, and Blink, a lower-priced alternative. Particularly during Prime Day sales, the prices on Blink cameras can be pretty attractive. While you might be hesitant to go cheap on something you'll use for home security, I’ve tried every Blink product listed below, and I can say with absol
The Best Prime Day Deals to Upgrade Your Home Bar
LifeHacker / 9h
Whether you host a weekly movie-watching party or you simply like to enjoy the occasional glass of wine alone in your PJs, a home bar can be the perfect addition to your abode. And not just a pile of bottles shackin’ up together on the kitchen counter—a proper, grown-up bar. It doesn’t have to be big, but there are a few gadgets and accessories you’ll need to round it out so any visitor can pull
Don't sleep on the best Sony Prime Day deals this week
Mashable / 9h
Best Prime Day Sony Deals Best Sony Deal Sony Bravia 8 4K OLED TV $1,398 at Amazon (Save $401.99) Best Sony Headphones Deal Sony Ult Wear Over-Ear Headphones $148 at Amazon (Save $51.99) Best Sony Speaker Deal Sony SRS-XG300 X-Series Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $148 (Save $201.99) This Prime Day has been absolutely stuffed with deals, from savings on camping gear to gaming laptops and everything i
I'm a fitness enthusiast, and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals
Mashable / 9h
Best fitness deals from Prime Big Deal Days Best water bottle deal Hydro Flask 64oz Growler $48.71 at Amazon (save $16.24) Best yoga mat deal Gaiam Dry-Grip Yoga Mat $46.99 at Amazon (save $22.99) Best fitness tracker deal Amazfit Band 7 Fitness Tracker $39.99 at Amazon (save $10) Best massage gun deal Theragun Pro $279 at Amazon (save $20) Best adjustable dumbbell deal PowerBlock Sport Adjustabl
Google Researchers Win Nobel Prize Amid Company’s Antitrust Battle
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Two of the company’s A.I. researchers shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, just hours after the Justice Department started spelling out plans that could lead to its break up.
A Police Department Spent a Ludicrous Amount of Money on a Cybertruck for the Worst Reason Possible
Futurism / 9h
You Wouldn't DARE Ever rationalize your way to justifying a big, stupid purchase you definitely didn't need? Well, you're not alone. Behold this tricked-out Tesla Cybertruck unveiled by a Southern California police department this week, which is overwhelmingly being hailed as a total waste of money. In a social media post that includes a tacky promotional video — set to a rendition of the "Termin
Angry Air Traffic Controller Yells At Pilots, Flips Out
One Mile at a Time / 9h
As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. The channel has just uploaded a video involving interactions with an air traffic controller at a (primarily) general aviation airport. The guy starts yelling at the top of his lungs, which isn’t cool. At
GM is ditching its one-size-fits-all Ultium battery system and adopting other cell formats
Engadget / 9h
GM is charting a course away from its Ultium battery system . The company is dropping that standardized approach in favor of a wider range of battery cell chemistries and physical formats. The automaker had hoped that, by adopting a unified system across all of its EVs as well as other products , it would be able to reduce costs and ship them faster. The plan was to pack the flat pouch-style Ulti
The Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter at 42% Off This Prime Day Is Cheaper Than Your Transportation Costs This Year
Gizmodo / 9h
Forget walking and grab this scooter for less than $400 to get from point A to point B a little faster.
I Went Hands-On with Tutas New Privacy-Focused Calendar App
How-To Geek / 9h
Secure email provider Tuta has launched a privacy-focused calendar app called Tuta Calendar, which is free to use for regular users. I took it for a spin to see if it could replace any calendars you have right now.
No, SpaceX's Starlink Internet Isn't Free for All Hurricane Survivors
500+Futurism / 9h
Free* Elon Musk said that Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet provider, would be free for victims of Hurricane Helene. But that promise comes with a considerable caveat. In the wake of the destructive storm, Musk took to X-formerly-Twitter to repeatedly declare that Starlink had issued a system update allowing internet access without the need for payment. In a separate post , Starlink promised
Sharp's LDK+ Electric Van Concept Turns Into a Movie Theater When You Park
49Wired / 9h
The windows dim, and the rear seats turn around to face a wall-to-wall display at the back. The concept vehicle clearly shows the growing EV ambitions of Sharp's parent company, Foxconn.
Octopus suckers inspire new tech for gripping objects underwater
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Over the last few years, Virginia Tech scientists have been looking to the octopus for inspiration to design technologies that can better grip a wide variety of objects in underwater environments. Their latest breakthrough is a special switchable adhesive modeled after the shape of the animal's suckers, according to a new paper published in the journal Advanced Science. “I am fascinated with how
Google identifies low noise “phase transition” in its quantum processor
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Back in 2019, Google made waves by claiming it had achieved what has been called "quantum supremacy"—the ability of a quantum computer to perform operations that would take a wildly impractical amount of time to simulate on standard computing hardware. That claim proved to be controversial, in that the operations were little more than a benchmark that involved getting the quantum computer to beha
Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: Almost Everything
How-To Geek / 9h
This is the pixel watch 3 and not sure if you've noticed but this is actually the first Google Smartwatch that I review. Yes, I did have the first two generations and I will admit that I did my best to try to use them, but a few things just didn't work out. The first watch in particular was a gigantic leap, not just for Google, but genuinely for wear OS. This whole idea of actually creating a sma
Lots of Bose headphones and speakers are at record-low prices for Amazon Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
The best October Prime Day Bose deals at a glance: BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Bose QuietComfort Ultra $329 at Amazon (save $100) BEST EARBUDS DEAL Bose Ultra Open earbuds $249 at Amazon (save $50) BEST SPEAKER DEAL Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker $299 at Amazon (save $100) When it comes to headphones and speakers, it's hard to beat Bose. We're huge fans of the brand's QuietComfort and SoundLink li
I’m a tech reporter who’s been reviewing electronics for 5 years and these are the best Amazon Prime Day deals
Mashable / 10h
I'm a tech reporter who's been reviewing electronics for more than five years, from laptops and tablets to phones and gaming consoles. With that being the case, I've got a pretty good idea of two things: which electronics are actually good and which Prime Day deals are, by extension, worth getting. There are way too many Prime Day deals to count, so here are just three in the tech side of things
India’s Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers’ health data online
TechCrunch / 10h
The insurance giant confirmed a data breach, weeks after cybercriminals posted alleged customer health and medical data online. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Agatha All Along‘s Creator Is Relieved to Be Set Apart From the MCU
200+Gizmodo / 10h
After WandaVision 's tight ties to Marvel's movies, Jac Schaeffer is glad for some breathing room on the witchy Disney+ series.
Someone finally tested China's x86 CPU answer to AMD and Intel — the 8-core Zhaoxin KX-7000 processor is promising, but can't reasonably compete for now
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The 8-core Zhaoxin KaiXian KX-7000 processor, China’s latest entry into the x86 CPU market, was recently put through its paces by PC Watch , and while it shows promise, early tests indicate that it falls short of competing with AMD and Intel’s offerings in key areas. Developed by Shanghai Zhaoxin Integrated Circuit Co., the KX-7000 aims to carve out a niche for China in a sector dominated by the
Last Chance for Prime Day: Grab the iRobot Roomba j7+ at Half Price Before Midnight
Gizmodo / 10h
Looking for a Roomba at an affordable price?
TezLab launches new AI-powered ‘car reports’ for Tesla and Rivian EVs
TechCrunch / 10h
Modern connected vehicles, and especially EVs, generate a lot of data. But automakers don’t often give owners a good way to play around with that data. Instead, drivers are more likely to wind up in a situation like the New York Times reported on earlier this year: essentially tricked into giving away that data for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Disneyland ticket prices went up overnight, but there are still ways to save
22The Points Guy / 10h
If you went to sleep last night dreaming of your next Disneyland vacation, that dream just got a little more expensive. In the wee hours of the morning Wednesday, Disneyland quietly raised prices for most ticket types by as much as $12 per day, leaving only the entry-level ticket price unchanged at $104 per day. Related: Everything you need to know about Disneyland ticket prices and add-ons These
Amazon to bring same-day prescription deliveries to nearly half of the US next year
26Engadget / 10h
Amazon just announced a coming expansion of its same-day prescription delivery service, with 20 more cities and affiliated metro areas entering the program next year. This expansion will open up the feature to nearly half of US residents. The company said it’s currently embedding pharmacies in many of its same-day delivery facilities to allow for the advanced rollout. The service already exists i
X changes creator payouts to depend on engagement, not ads
21TechCrunch / 10h
As X continues to alienate advertisers, even recently suing a group over their boycott of the platform, the company is shifting its creator payments policy to be less dependent on ads. Before, creators would be paid a percentage of the ad revenue from ads shown in their replies. Now, X says it will instead pay […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Hurry, This Monstrous JBL Boombox 2 is 40% Off at the Last Minute for Prime Day!
Gizmodo / 10h
Party anywhere with the top-rated JBL Boombox 2, it is now just under $300 thanks to Prime Day.
Are you eligible for the Capital One Venture Rewards’ welcome bonus?
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offers solid perks for a mid-tier $95 annual fee card. Right now, you can earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on the card in the first three months of account opening. If you’ve decided it’s time to apply for the Venture Rewards, you’ll want to review t
SpaceX Starlink SMS Enabled for Millions in Hurricane Impacted States
Next Big Future / 10h
SpaceX Starlink turned on satellite service to cell phones in Florida in preparation for Hurricane #Milton hitting soon. 17% of North Carolina and parts of Georgia and Tennessee do not have phone service because of Hurricane Helene. Florida will be hit tonight by Hurricane Milton. People with @TMobile can now text in Florida, and all ... Read more
The Best Hard Drive Deals During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 10h
If data is important to you, whether that be photos, videos, or documents, you should keep multiple copies of that data on hand. Ideally, one of those copies should be on a hard drive that's not in your primary computer. External and internal hard drives provide an excellent way to back up precious data, and if you're looking for a new backup solution, you should take a look at some of these exce
The 3 best October Prime Day robot vacuum deals, according to a professional reviewer
Mashable / 10h
LIVE BLOG: Get the latest news on October Prime Day 2024 If you think deciding which robot vacuum to buy is hard to buy at any random point in the year, the decision fatigue ramps up significantly during a big sale event like Prime Day . Think about it: All the robovacs you've been considering are now cheaper and less daunting of an investment, and a few other models that may have been too expens
The Bose SoundLink Max speaker can survive a dunk in the pool: Save $100 on it this Prime Day
Mashable / 10h
SAVE $100: If you've been eyeing the latest Bose SoundLink Max , now’s the time to strike. This highly-rated portable speaker is 25% off for Prime Day , bringing the price down by $100 — from $399 to $299. Considering its premium performance, this deal is hard to beat. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose / Amazon Bose SoundLink Max $299.00 at Amazon $399.00 Save $100.00 Despite its compact size, t
Plex is Dropping Support for Old Android Devices
How-To Geek / 10h
Android 5.0 Lollipop was released in 2014, a whopping ten years ago, introducing Material Design and pushing Android into a brand-new era. Not many updates were as big as that one, but this latest measure by Plex is just another reminder that it's time to let it go.
Amazon will start offering regular and grocery items in a single same-day order
Engadget / 10h
Amazon said on Wednesday that it’s rolling out new online ordering methods for Prime members , including the ability to bundle standard orders and groceries in one same-day shipment. The company is also adding more combined Amazon / Whole Foods fulfillment centers and trialing a store where robots pack your Amazon orders while you shop for groceries. The company’s bundling of same-day Amazon.com
Why Tampa Is So Vulnerable to Hurricane Milton
36Wired / 10h
Tampa, Florida is the most vulnerable US city to hurricane damage. Delays to floodwater defenses and relentless development only made the situation worse.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 Is Getting One Last Update
How-To Geek / 10h
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is nearing the end of its support lifecycle. Microsoft is releasing a final Android 12 update for the device, which marks the end of software updates for the dual-screen smartphone.
Shield AI’s founder on death, drones in Ukraine, and the AI weapon ‘no one wants’
TechCrunch / 10h
Shield AI cofounder Brandon Tseng has raised over $1 billion to create AI pilots. Here's what he's learned in Ukraine and the future of AI-powered weapons. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Is This Conservative Credit Card A Grift? 20,000 Consumers Are Getting Scammed
View from the Wing / 10h
They say they’re a $105 million company, while Citi is $108 billion and Amex $175 billion, so profit! In the future, they say, they want to add airline and hotel partnerships too as well as a second premium credit card and a small business card aimed at gun manufacturers. Continue reading ...
Terrifying Video Shows Plane Plowing Through Hurricane Milton, Hitting Extreme Turbulence
31Futurism / 10h
Hold on to Your Butts A brave hurricane hunter from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) filmed himself as the plane he was on hit extreme turbulence — while flying right through the center of Hurricane Milton on Tuesday. The agency's Aircraft Operations Center described it in a tweet as a "bumpy ride." That's putting it lightly. The footage recorded by the NOAA's Nick Underwoo
Starlinks Cell Service Is Going Live in Florida
How-To Geek / 10h
A direct-to-cell service from Starlink and T-Mobile has gone live in Florida in both areas projected to be hit by Hurricane Milton and those previously impacted by Hurricane Helene.
The Best Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) of 2024
47How-To Geek / 10h
A power failure is more than an inconvenienceit can knock out essential equipment for hours on end. If you have important electronics that have to keep running when the power's out, you'll need an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
I created this creepy avatar and now I might never stand in front of a camera again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
I've shot thousands of hours of video over the years of my career and I can tell you that it takes lots of preparation, work, and energy. I can also tell you that if you use an AI avatar video generator like HeyGen, it takes almost none of the above, and that scares the heck out of me. With the advent of high-quality generative video, these AI video avatars are popping up everywhere. I haven't pa
Amazon Wants AI to Decide What You Buy
38Gizmodo / 10h
AI slop: Coming soon to a doorstep near you
Google could face Chrome and Android split as DOJ seeks breakup
Mashable / 11h
Will Google be forced to break up? The search giant may have to if the U.S. Department of Justice has its way. Over the summer, Google lost a big antitrust lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Justice that saw the judge overseeing the case, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, deem the search giant a "monopolist." At the time, the judge did not rule on what would happen to Google as a result of the law
Keep a fully-stocked house with the best household essential deals this Amazon Prime Day
Mashable / 11h
Prime Day is here (again), and if you've already shopped the big-ticket items you were hoping to snag this time around, it might be time to stock up on the things you actually need now. For instance, you might be running low on trash bags. Or maybe you need some laundry detergent. Prime Day is a great time for grabbing those items, too. In fact, there are tons of deals to be had on these very thi
Can you connect AirPods to PS5?
Mashable / 11h
If you're itching to connect your Apple AirPods to your PlayStation 5 and fully immerse yourself in that 3D spatial audio experience, you're in luck. While the PS5 doesn't natively support Bluetooth headphones, we’ve found a simple workaround to bridge that gap. SEE ALSO: How to factory reset a PS4 Here’s everything you need to know to get your AirPods synced up and gaming-ready in just a few qui
Donna Rose, The Magic of Herbs, 1979
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
nobrashfestivity : Donna Rose , The Magic of Herbs, 1979 Book Details + Condition: Mi-World Publishing (Hialeah, FL). First Edition, 1978. Stapled softcover. 28 pages. Illustrated. A list and description of herbs and their healing and magical qualities by a noted Voodoo practitioner. source
Amazon Offers the Lowest Price on Shokz OpenRun Pro Headphones for Marathoners, Act Fast and Run Fast
Gizmodo / 11h
Save 31% on the Shokz OpenRun Pro fitness headphones and never worry about an earbud falling out again.
19 Things I Love About The Capital One Venture X Card
49View from the Wing / 11h
There’s no question that Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is the most exciting premium rewards card of the last couple of years. It has a huge up front bonus offer, strong points-earning, airport lounge access and a host of premium benefits. Here are the 19 things I’m loving about the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Continue reading ...
NCL’s Free at Sea promotion: What to know before you book
The Points Guy / 11h
Want a more inclusive experience on a large cruise ship filled with dining choices and activities? If so, Norwegian Cruise Line ‘s Free at Sea promotion might be just the ticket. This promo provides a number of “free” perks to guests based on the length of their cruise and the cabin category booked … but what does the fine print say? Are the perks really free? In this piece, we’re diving into eve
Expiring rewards in 2025? A list of loyalty programs and their rewards expiration policies
25The Points Guy / 11h
As the end of the year approaches, odds are you’re doing a travel rewards self-audit. Do you know which points, certificates, vouchers and credits will disappear at midnight Jan. 1, 2025? You obviously don’t want to leave value on the table if you can help it, so here’s a quick look at popular loyalty programs and their rewards expiration policies. Related: How to keep your points and miles from
Green Day's Dookie has been demastered into Game Boy carts, a toothbrush and other weird formats
20Engadget / 11h
Green Day's Dookie is an all-timer of an album and, if you were fortunate enough to catch the band on the road this summer, you'll know the trio sounds as good as ever. Audio quality, however, was not at the forefront of the band's latest release: demasters of every Dookie song on ridiculous and outdated formats to mark the record's 30th anniversary. While other classic albums often get remasters
This Anker Power Station Can Power Up to 13 Devices Simultaneously, Available on Amazon for Nearly 40% Off
Gizmodo / 11h
It's one of the top references among portable power stations.
The 15-Inch MacBook Air Is On Sale for Both Casual and Power Users
LifeHacker / 11h
The 15-inch MacBook Air filled a gap in Apple's product lineup: Previously, if you wanted a larger MacBook, you had to spring for the pricier MacBook Pro line, even if you didn't need all the other bells and whistles that came with that "Pro" moniker. Otherwise, you were stuck with a 13-inch machine. By offering a 15-inch version of the Air, Apple gives non-Pro users an option to expand their scr
You Can Get the Newest iPad mini on Sale for $430 Right Now
LifeHacker / 11h
You can get this refurbished iPad mini on sale for $429.99 right now (reg. $649). This 6th Gen is the newest model of Apple’s mini tablet, except you’re saving $219 by purchasing a pre-owned model in grade “A,” near-mint condition. It has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tune technology and narrow borders, an A15 Bionic chip with 40% faster CPU performance than earlier models, and a si
Samsung's Galaxy S24 series Is up to 25% Off for Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
If you're in the market for a new Android, today's a good day to take the leap—Amazon is offering great discounts on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series for October Prime Day . Galaxy S24 Ultra For those who want one of the top Android smartphones, there's the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra . The phone has a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip with 12GB o
Terrifier 3‘s Damien Leone on Lore, Gore, and His Favorite Christmas Horror Movie
60Gizmodo / 11h
Art the Clown returns for a particularly festive mayhem spree October 11.
PS5 Pro pre-orders and 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim and collection stock updates live: the retailers to watch
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
PS5 Pro pre-orders 1. US quick links - PS5 Pro pre-orders 2. US quick links - 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders 3. UK quick links - PS5 Pro pre-orders 4. UK quick links - 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders 5. Complete US pre-orders 6. Complete UK pre-orders 7. Live updates The second wave of PS5 Pro pre-orders and PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-orders are about to arrive and
'A mobile phone as thin as a credit card': How massless batteries, similar to the human skeleton, could give rise to the world's strongest power cell and change the future of our society forever
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have made significant strides in developing a structural battery that could drastically reduce the weight and energy consumption of vehicles and electronic devices. The structural battery, made from a carbon fiber composite, functions as both a power source and a load-bearing component, making it ideal for a range of purposes. "We have su
After winning Nobel for foundational AI work, Geoffrey Hinton says he’s proud Ilya Sutskever ‘fired Sam Altman’
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Geoffrey Hinton accepted a Nobel Prize this week, recognizing the foundational work on artificial neural networks that earned him the nickname “godfather of AI.” In a speech Tuesday, Professor Hinton praised one student – alluding to OpenAI’s former Chief Scientist, Ilya Sutskever – for revolting against OpenAI’s CEO. “I was particularly fortunate to have many […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights re
Thunderbird Android client is K-9 Mail reborn, and it’s in solid beta
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Thunderbird's Android app, which is actually the K-9 Mail project reborn , is almost out. You can check it out a bit early in a beta that will feel pretty robust to most users. Thunderbird, maintained by the Mozilla Foundation subsidiary MZLA, acquired the source code and naming rights to K-9 Mail, as announced in June 2022 . The group also brought K-9 maintainer Christian Ketterer (or "cketti")
X reinstated in Brazil after Musk pays fines, agrees to follow local laws
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Brazil's Supreme Court is allowing Elon Musk's X to resume operations, apparently ending a months-long battle after the social network paid over $5 million in fines and reluctantly agreed to suspend accounts accused of spreading disinformation. The court yesterday issued a press release announcing the reinstatement, saying that X has complied with all the orders it previously defied. Brazil Supre
Get a 1TB portable hard drive and 1TB cloud storage for under $100
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: Until October 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get a 1TB portable hard drive and 1TB lifetime cloud storage for $89.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Supermusic The Complete 1TB (x2) Cloud & Hard Drive Storage Lifetime Bundle $89.97 at Mashable Shop $341.63 Save $251.66 Files really do build up over time, and some of them are hard to delete. It's impractical to keep ten years' worth of dog pic
Alleged M4 MacBook Pro spotted for sale on Russia’s version of Craigslist
Mashable / 11h
In what may be the biggest leak in Apple's history since the iPhone 4 , the yet-to-be-revealed M4 Macbook Pro was recently spotted for sale on a Russian classified ads website. SEE ALSO: Apple's new M4 Macs are probably coming in November To recap, within a week , the M4 Macbook Pro was revealed by two Russian Youtubers who mysteriously got their hands on the laptop. The device, which Apple had a
Build up your digital film collection with the best Amazon Prime Day movie deals
Mashable / 11h
The best Prime Day movie deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' $8.99 at Prime Video (save $11) BEST KIDS MOVIE DEAL 'Despicable Me 4' $14.99 at Prime Video (save $15) BEST HORROR MOVIE DEAL Halloween Trilogy (2022) $14.99 at Prime Video (save $5) BEST RENTAL DEAL 'The Fall Guy' $2.98 at Prime Video (save $3.01) Prime Day is no longer just a sale on physical goods like headphon
HBO bitcoin documentary claims it discovered the cryptocurrency's inventor. The guy disagrees.
Mashable / 11h
Well, this is awkward: A new HBO documentary thinks it found the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin — but that guy disagrees. The new film Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery by documentarian Cullen Hoback — he also made HBO's Q: Into The Storm , which (pretty much) revealed the identity of Q-Anon — posits crypto developer called Peter Todd is the real person
These Amazon Prime Day lightning deals are worth picking up (and almost gone)
Mashable / 11h
Best lightning deals from Prime Big Deal Days Best kitchen deal HexClad Hybrid Nonstick Six-Piece Pot Set $303.20 at Amazon (save $76.79) Best air purifier deal Levoit Air Purifier $159.99 at Amazon (save $40) Best photography deal Kodak Slide N Scan Digital Film Scanner $159.99 at Amazon (save $40) Best travel deal HiLIFE Portable Clothes Steamer $24.69 at Amazon (save $21.30) OK, we're going to
USDA Recalls 10 Million Pounds of Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Fears
Gizmodo / 11h
The recall lists "ready-to-eat meat and poultry items" from BrucePac without giving specifics about how consumers can avoid the products.
Plex is adding reviews for TV shows and movies
Engadget / 11h
Streaming company Plex just announced that it’s introducing a new reviews feature for TV shows and movies, as reported by TechCrunch . This is great for people who want to quickly find something good to watch, as the reviews are culled from other Plex users, professional critics and friends. This move places Plex in direct competition with apps like Letterboxd . There’s also going to be a social
Venmo Is Getting Some New Features
Gizmodo / 11h
The company is feeling the competition from Zelle.
AI Researcher Slams OpenAI, Warns It Will Become the "Most Orwellian Company of All Time"
100+Futurism / 11h
Grave New World OpenAI is far from its days of being an altruistic, non-profit company . It is now the face of a booming AI industry and is effectively for-profit in all but name , steaming ahead with little regard for its technology's environmental toll , or for the potentially existential risks it poses to society. But according to Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist and prominent AI researcher,
Nintendo Alarmo: Price, Specs, Availability
25Wired / 11h
Nintendo’s new alarm clock lets you choose from a variety of characters from Mario to Zelda and reacts to your movements, so you can snooze with gestures or end it by jumping out of bed.
29 Deals WIRED Readers Are Actually Buying During Prime Day 2024
Wired / 11h
Here are the best WIRED-tested, reader-approved deals from Amazon Prime Day.
Amazon Knows You’re Too Smart To Miss Out on a Smart Plug with Alexa at the Smart Price of $13 Before Prime Day Ends
Gizmodo / 11h
Control appliances, lights and more with your phone or tablet, all for a great Prime Day 48% off.
Tesla designer Franz von Holzhausen says he’s been designing a robotaxi in his mind for years
TechCrunch / 11h
About 12 years ago, not long after Tesla began delivering the Model S, chief designer Franz von Holzhausen started to think about what an autonomous vehicle might look like. Von Holzhausen played a central role at Tesla leading the design team on the Model 3 and Model Y, as well as the Tesla Semi. But […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Wrap Up Prime Days with 30% off the LEGO Brick Box to Enjoy The Upcoming Holidays
Gizmodo / 11h
Everyone loves playing with Lego, so take advantage of Prime Day to buy some for yourself at a steep discount, or consider giving some to a friend.
Get the iPhone 16 for a penny with this Amazon Prime Day deal
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $829.98: Get a new iPhone 16 for only a penny when you sign up for a Boost Mobile plan that costs $65 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon iPhone 16 with Boost Mobile plan $0.01 $829.99 Save $829.98 Want an iPhone 16 for a penny? It's your lucky day. You can purchase an iPhone 16 with a Boost Mobile plan for a penny... and $65 per month. The iPhone 16 starts at $799 via Apple's of
How to copy and paste on a Chromebook
Mashable / 12h
Wondering how to copy and paste on a Chromebook ? This basic function is one of the most foundational features of any computer, so you better learn how to do it as soon as you can. Chromebooks are nifty and affordable alternatives to Windows and Mac laptops, but ChromeOS is a bit unusual for anyone accustomed to more traditional operating systems. Certain features or commands work differently tha
Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals better?
Mashable / 12h
LIVE BLOG: Get the latest news on October Prime Day 2024 The difference between Prime Day and Black Friday — their roots, anyway — probably isn't a mystery to anyone who has dabbled in online shopping before. Most of us know that Black Friday is the big sale frenzy that happens around Thanksgiving as a precursor to the holidays, and that almost every store you can think of participates. Alternati
Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Captain Passes Away
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
With the number of people who fly every day, some people do (tragically) pass away in the skies. However, one death yesterday was particularly noteworthy, as it was the captain of a flight. Turkish A350 captain passes away on Seattle to Istanbul flight As reported by The Aviation Herald , this incident happened on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and involves Turkish Airlines flight TK204, scheduled to
This Week in AI: Tech giants embrace synthetic data
TechCrunch / 12h
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. This week in AI, synthetic data rose to prominence. OpenAI last Thursday introduced Canvas, a new way to interact with ChatGPT, its AI-powered chatbot platform. Canvas opens a window with a workspace for writing and coding […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
Zoom’s custom AI avatar tool may come with risks
TechCrunch / 12h
Zoom plans to introduce a feature to let people effectively clone themselves digitally. There's concerns that this could be misused. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
60 FPS Is No Longer Enough, so Im Turning to Frame Generation
How-To Geek / 12h
There was a time when we all believed 60 FPS to be the pinnacle of gaming frame rates. However, recent technological developments, such as frame generation and AI upscaling, have given us an easy way to double or triple the number. So, I think the time has come to embrace a new standard for game performance.
Zoom's latest feature update focuses heavily on its AI assistant
Engadget / 12h
Zoom’s Zoomtopia 2024 feature drop is, perhaps unsurprisingly, focused on actively integrating AI even more into its platform, especially for Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services. There’s plenty to talk about, but we’ll focus on Zoom AI Companion 2.0 for Zoom Workplace since this appears to be the biggest news the company is announcing today. AI Companion 2.0 promises to be a persistent pres
Look inside the planned Brightline West trains, featuring an upscale lounge car
61The Points Guy / 12h
Construction is well underway on Brightline West’s high-speed rail line that’s expected to link Las Vegas with Southern California by 2028. Now, the private intercity rail operator is offering a glimpse inside the cars of its future trainsets. The sneak peek of sorts includes an upscale lounge car that passengers will surely be eager to visit on treks to and from Sin City. Aerial view of planned
HBO’s Lanterns Has Found Its John Stewart in Aaron Pierre
300+Gizmodo / 12h
After a competitive casting process, the Rebel Ridge star has officially boarded the DC Studios series.
The Six Garden Hand Tools I Use Every Day Are on Sale
LifeHacker / 12h
Sure, on Prime Day you can splurge on electric yard and garden tools or go all in on a robot mower , but now is also the perfect time to grab those pedestrian hand tools you'll use every day in the garden—everything from hand trowels to a yard axe. Here are the essential gardening hand tools I use basically every day, and all of them are on sale right now. Wood Handled Garden Hand Trowel I’ve fou
iPhones are still much better investments than Android phones, according to new report
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
iPhones and Android phones now have a lot in common, particularly since iOS 18 embraced customization in a big way. But one big area where they still differ is in resale values – with Apple's phones continuing to be better long-term investments than their Android equivalents, according to a new report. A new survey from CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) asked new phone buyers what th
Ransomware threat groups are on the rise, so be on your guard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
The number of active ransomware groups over the last 12 months is on the rise as criminals look for more ways to target businesses, new research has claimed. The 2024 State of Threat Report from Secureworks has revealed a rise in the number of active ransomware groups over the last 12 months - identifying a 30% rise in the number of active groups. The figures represents a diversification of the l
The US Could Force Android and Chrome to Split From Google
How-To Geek / 12h
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently won a lawsuit against Google for anticompetitive practices, and now the US is deciding how to fix the problem. Some of the solutions could involve splitting Android or Chrome from Google, and Google is extremely mad.
Palantir now owns nearly 9% of EV startup Faraday Future — here’s why
23TechCrunch / 12h
Palantir now owns 8.7% of struggling electric vehicle startup Faraday Future, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The data-mining company was granted more than 800,000 shares in the EV startup on October 2 “as payment for certain outstanding receivables” — the equivalent of roughly $2.4 million judging by Faraday […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Gaming is my favorite hobby — these are the best Amazon Prime Day gaming deals
Mashable / 12h
Best gaming deals from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale Best PlayStation 5 deal PlayStation 5 Slim Console $449.99 at Amazon (save $50) Best Xbox deal Xbox Series S Console (512GB) $284.99 at Amazon (save $15) Best PlayStation storage deal WD_BLACK 2TB SSD Storage Expansion for PS5 $169.99 at Amazon (save $60) Best Xbox storage deal Seagate 2TB SSD Expansion Card for Xbox Series X/S $199 at Amaz
The sinister conspiracy theory behind the 'Thank you, Beyoncé' TikToks
Mashable / 12h
Have you thanked Beyoncé today? If you've been on TikTok over the past few days, you've probably noticed users thanking Beyoncé for seemingly anything. While lots of these posts are seemingly pretty innocent, the root of the new trend is not that great. There's a (completely unhinged) theory that celebrities thank Beyoncé at awards shows because the star wields so much godlike power that they ben
Land, air, and space footage captures the surging Hurricane Milton
Mashable / 12h
Footage captures the surging Hurricane Milton from land, air, and space.
All Time Lowest Price of the Newest Google Pixel Tablet for AI in the Palm of Your Hand Ends Tonight!
Gizmodo / 12h
This Prime Big Deal slashes $100 off the price of this amazingly smart Android tablet, all the way down to a lowest-ever $300
GM ditches failed Ultium battery branding as its EV sales soar
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
General Motors is shaking up its electric vehicle strategy once again. Despite bumper EV sales in 2024, the US automaker told investors yesterday that it will stop branding its batteries under the Ultium name . Perhaps more consequentially, it's also abandoning its one-cell-type-fits-all strategy and will embrace a wider range of cell chemistries and physical formats in forthcoming EVs. GM debute
Shinobi is the latest video game to get the big screen treatment
Engadget / 12h
Back in the old days, there was no sure-fire indicator of box office poison more than a video game adaptation. The two mediums just didn’t gel. That has changed in recent years and now all kinds of gaming mascots are getting their chance to appear in a major motion picture or, at the very least, a streaming series . Case in point? They’re now making a movie based on Shinobi , as reported by Deadl
Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is $100 off for Prime Day
Engadget / 12h
If you’re looking for a versatile oven and have a little counter space to spare, this Prime Day deal may be for you. Amazon has the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro on sale for $100 off. The stainless steel appliance that can do everything from toasting and roasting to slow cooking and dehydrating usually costs $400, but today, you can get it for a mere $300. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pr
Another Perfect Day! Royal Caribbean to build epic beach getaway in Mexico
The Points Guy / 12h
It’s official: Another Perfect Day is on the way. Cruise giant Royal Caribbean on Wednesday announced it would build a massive private beach getaway in Mexico that would be similar to Perfect Day at CocoCay , its highly rated private island in the Bahamas. To be called “Perfect Day Mexico,” the resort complex will spread across about 100 acres of land located right where ships dock at the port of
Make No Mistake: Climate Change Turned Hurricane Milton Into a "Monster"
100+Futurism / 12h
Perfect Storm As the Southeast hunkers down for its second massive hurricane in a few weeks, it's becoming increasingly clear that climate change is making monsters out of extreme storms. First with Hurricane Helene and its devastation of the southern portion of the unprepared Appalachian mountains , and now with Hurricane Milton , experts say that climate degradation is indeed making these storm
These macOS 15 Sequoia Features Made Me More Productive
How-To Geek / 12h
macOS 15 Sequoia comes with a handful of new features that can take productivity to the next level. These can help you get work done and remain distraction-free while personalizing the way you use your Mac. Here's a look at my top macOS 15 productivity features.
The best Prime Day deals to shop for on the last day of Amazon's Big Deal Days sale: Apple, Anker, Sony and more
Engadget / 12h
October Prime Day 2024 has given Prime members another opportunity to save one some of our favorite tech and maybe even snag some holiday gifts early and for less. If you checked out Amazon's site yesterday or today, you may have quickly gotten overwhelmed by the volume of deals — we wouldn't blame you. But Engadget can help make it easier to navigate the sea of discounts. We've curated the best
Rare Price for 8BitDo Mechanical Keyboard and Super Buttons, Lowest Price Ever for Last Prime Day of the Year
Gizmodo / 12h
Save up to 32% on these retro-inspired mechanical keyboards designed after old gaming consoles from the early era of gaming.
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