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Analogue’s 4K remake of the N64 is almost ready, and it’s a big deal
300+Engadget / 16h
A year after it was first teased, Analogue says it’s nailed its most complicated project yet: rebuilding the Nintendo 64 from scratch. The Analogue 3D will ship in Q1 2025 — it was originally slated for 2024 — and pre-orders start on October 21 at $250. Like all of the company’s machines, the Analogue 3D has an FPGA (field programmable gate array) chip coded to emulate the original console on a h
American Airlines Rolls Out Tech to Enforce Boarding Groups And Stop Line Jumpers
100+View from the Wing / 10h
People queue up to board. They rush the gate. They try to board long before it's their turn, even though they'll be fine with overhead space usually unless they're among the last on the plane. Airlines made this game. They can't do simple back-to-front boarding because they sell priority boarding, sell first class, and reward customers with status. Continue reading ...
Zepto eyes $100M from Indian offices in third funding in 6 months
TechCrunch / 20min
Zepto is in advanced stages of talks to raise $100 million in new investment, its third in the last six months, as the leading Indian quick commerce startup looks to rope in more domestic investors, sources familiar with the talks told TechCrunch. The Mumbai-headquartered startup, which allows customers in multiple Indian cities order grocery, office […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. Fo
Will the XAI 19 Day Data Center Miracle Win the Future of AI?
Next Big Future / 26min
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang knows exactly how long it takes most companies to build an AI data center using Nvidia GPUs. He describes how his Nvidia team worked with xAI and Elon Musk to build a complete AI Data Center with 100,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs in 19 days. Elon Musk has said it took 122 ... Read more
Rampant ransom payments highlight need for urgent action on cyber resiliency
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
A whopping 69% of organizations have reported paying ransoms this year, according to research by Cohesity, with 46% handing over a quarter of a million dollars or more to cybercriminals. It is hardly the picture of resiliency that is often painted by industry. Clearly, there is a disconnect between cyber resiliency policy and operational capability that urgently needs addressing. With the advent
NordVPN Coupon: Up to 74% Off + 3 Months Free
Wired / 1h
Save 74% and get 3 months free when you sign up for a 2-year plan with this NordVPN discount code.
Accel eyes stake in India’s Truemeds at $330 million valuation
TechCrunch / 2h
According to half a dozen sources, Accel, the global venture firm, is in advanced discussions to lead a funding round of $30 million to $40 million in Truemeds, an Indian online pharmacy that’s focused on providing customers with more affordable generic alternatives to costly branded medications. The talks are currently centered on a proposed valuation […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
34BBC News / 2h
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
Jumpstart your IT career with a CompTIA and IT exam training bundle on sale for £31
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : Through October 27, get lifetime access to the Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Training Bundle for only £30.74 (reg £2,114.08). That's 98% off. Opens in a new window Credit: Exams Digest The Complete CompTIA and IT Exam Training Bundle £30.74 £2,114.08 Save £2,083.34 If you are in the IT game (in any capacity), you need to stay informed of the latest developments in the field, as well as pre
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 17
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 17's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjon
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 17
Mashable / 3h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
I’ve used Kindles since the first version, and here’s what Amazon is getting right about AI with the new Kindle Scribe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
The dawn of the e-reader was a glorious moment for me after years of lugging around dozens of pounds of books to sate my bibliophile needs. Amazon's Kindle line stood out from its early, basic text form onward. Now, Amazon has augmented its new Kindle Scribe with AI through a couple of very useful and surprisingly intuitive new features. Other companies making e-readers should take note, and conv
How to watch Pakistan vs. England 2nd Test online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Pakistan vs. England for free on Tamasha . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Cricket fans have it rough, because it is particularly difficult to stream international fixtures for free. Recent international football games have been free to watch, but the same can't be said for Test cricket. These games are almost always stuck behind a p
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps
74BBC News / 4h
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
Google wants to put the consequences of its Epic antitrust ruling on pause during appeal
Engadget / 5h
Google has formally filed a motion [PDF] asking the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to put a pause on the order that forces the company to open the Play store to competitors. If you'll recall, Google lost an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games after a federal jury found that the company held an illegal monopoly on app distribution and in-app billing services for Android devices. Earlier this month
Meta’s AI chief says world models are key to ‘human-level AI’ — but it might be 10 years out
TechCrunch / 5h
Are today’s AI models truly remembering, thinking, planning, and reasoning, just like a human brain would? Some AI labs would have you believe they are, but according to Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun, the answer is no. He thinks we could get there in a decade or so, however, by pursuing a new method […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta lays off employees across multiple teams
24TechCrunch / 5h
Multiple teams at Meta were hit by layoffs on Wednesday, the company confirmed in a statement to TechCrunch, noting these changes were made to reallocate resources within the company. “Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy,” said a Meta spokesperson […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For pe
4 ways you can use ChatGPT's Canvas mode to improve your daily life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
ChatGPT became much more collaborative when OpenAI released Canvas mode for the AI chatbot earlier in October. Switching to Canvas mode provides a more flexible way to create and edit text. Through AI's code-writing ability, it enables more complex, long-term planning with visualization, spot-editing, and even automation. Despite OpenAI's bragging about how practical this approach to ChatGPT can
Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is
34Wired / 5h
Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.
ODD taps $27M for diamond chips to clear radioactive debris at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Back in 2011, the world held its breath after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan suffered a failure of its cooling systems, in the wake of the country getting hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami. The worry was not unfounded: the resulting meltdown — which spread highly radioactive material in multiple directions […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
37BBC News / 7h
We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them?
Apple reportedly worked with a Chinese automaker to develop a battery for its now-canceled car
26TechCrunch / 7h
Apple worked with a Chinese automaker for years to design a battery system for its now-canceled car project. That’s according to Bloomberg, which reports that Apple was collaborating with BYD Co., a Shenzhen-based car company, to develop batteries using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. Apple contributed engineering expertise, specifically in areas like heat management and […] © 2024 TechCrunch
The Analogue 3D drags the fondly remembered N64 into the 21st century
TechCrunch / 8h
Who among us (and by “us” I mean elder millennials) does not remember the glory days of Goldeneye deathmatches after school? It’s one experience that has been difficult to reproduce despite the march of technology — but retro gaming hardware outfit Analogue’s latest, a ground-up recreation of the N64 called the 3D, will likely be […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
OroraTech’s space-based wildfire detection brings in $25M to put more imaging satellites in orbit
TechCrunch / 8h
Wildfires aren’t going away, but our ability to detect and track them — and maybe catch them early enough to prevent serious damage — is getting better. OroraTech is taking a space-based approach to “wildfire intelligence,” and just raised $25 million to grow its market and cover more of the Earth. The German startup currently […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 17 (game #494)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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 17 (game #228)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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 17 (game #997)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
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
What's New on Disney+ in November 2024
LifeHacker / 8h
Disney+ has a light lineup of new content in November, and the biggest titles are likely to be appreciated most by music lovers. At the beginning of the month, the original documentary film Music By John Williams (Nov. 1) offers a behind-the-scenes look at the composer's life and prolific, decades-long career. Williams scored or composed for some of the most iconic films in movie music history—in
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
26Engadget / 8h
Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer. The most notable update is the introduction of Business Caller ID. When this feature rolls out next year, companies of any size can register to have their name, logo and department appear when they contact customers. In practice, that can help people distinguish between a phone ca
Two accused of DDoSing some of the world’s biggest tech companies
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Federal authorities have charged two Sudanese nationals with running an operation that performed tens of thousands of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against some of the world’s biggest technology companies, as well as critical infrastructure and government agencies. The service, branded as Anonymous Sudan, directed powerful and sustained DDoSes against Big Tech companies, including
DNA confirms these 19th century lions ate humans
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
For several months in 1898, a pair of male lions turned the Tsavo region of Kenya into their own human hunting grounds, killing many construction workers who were building the Kenya-Uganda railway. A team of scientists has now identified exactly what kinds of prey the so-called " Tsavo Man-Eaters " fed upon, based on DNA analysis of hairs collected from the lions' teeth, according to a recent pap
X’s depressing ad revenue helps Musk avoid EU’s strictest antitrust law
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Following an investigation, Elon Musk's X has won its fight to avoid gatekeeper status under the European Union's strict competition law, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) announced that "X does indeed not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to its online social networking service, given that the investigation revealed that X is not an important gateway for
Rodents May Have a "Jedi" Trick to Supercharge Their Sense of Smell
22Futurism / 8h
Jedi Nose Tricks A specialist in the biology of sound has made an incredible observation about the "Jedi" smell-powers of mice and rats. While depicted in cartoons and films as being squeaking little menaces, the sounds mice and rats make are actually ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) that occur at way higher frequencies than the human ear can detect. According to new research from the University a
DOT Awards New DCA Slots: Major Airlines Win Big, But One Of The Flights Could Be Illegal
View from the Wing / 9h
The Department of Transportation has made its determination about the five new "beyond perimeter" routes that would be permitted to operated at Washington's National airport. These are flights provided for in the FAA Reauthorization Act which are farther the airport's current cap for most flights of 1,250 miles. The decision was made months after the agency was statutorily required to announce it
Two Sudanese brothers accused of launching a dangerous series of DDoS attacks
Engadget / 9h
Newly unsealed grand jury documents revealed that two Sudanese nationals allegedly attempted to launch thousands of distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks on systems across the world. The documents allege that these hacks aimed to cause serious financial and technical harm to government entities and companies and even physical harm in some cases. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) unsealed
Whoa: American Will Start Enforcing Boarding Priority?!
28One Mile at a Time / 9h
Boarding flights in the United States is a hot mess… it’s a little different than in Japan ! Airlines have tried to commoditize the boarding process as much as possible (by giving people an incentive to earn status, pick up a credit card, or outright pay for priority boarding), while doing little to actually enforce the boarding order. It seems that American Airlines actually has a plan that will
Here are the airlines, cities getting DCA’s 5 new long-distance flights
56The Points Guy / 9h
Five new long-distance domestic flights are coming to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). After months of public and behind-the-scenes jockeying among airlines and lawmakers, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced tentative approval for the airlines — and cities — awarded these highly-coveted flight rights. A DOT spokesperson on Wednesday confirmed to TPG the new routes airl
Two screens, one powerful workstation for $320
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get a grade-A refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini Core desktop with dual 22" monitors (and more) for only $319.99 (reg. $399). If your home workstation is beat, but you've been holding back on an upgrade because it's too expensive, this might be your chance. This grade-A refurbished HP EliteDesk Mini Core Desktop is equipped with a Core i5-6500T processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD— bundled
The Kindle Oasis will be discontinued as Amazon says goodbye to page-turn buttons
54Engadget / 9h
Amazon is sunsetting the Kindle Oasis. This decision means there will be no models of the ereader remaining with physical buttons for turning pages. "Once current inventory of Kindle Oasis sells out online and in stores, we will not restock the device," Amazon rep Devon Corvasce told The Verge . "Today, all of our devices are touch-forward which is what our customers are comfortable with." The Oa
Don’t Wait for Black Friday VPN Deals: Get NordVPN at $2.99/mo
Gizmodo / 9h
Are you on the lookout for great VPN deals before Black Friday? NordVPN is making a big move with a promotional offer we’ve rarely seen!
SpaceX sues California agency, alleging political bias against Musk and regulatory overreach
20TechCrunch / 9h
SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against a California agency this week after the body rejected a proposal to increase the company’s launches from the state’s coastline to 50 per year. The California Coastal Commission (CCC) made its decision at an October 10 meeting, despite the U.S. Air Force endorsing the plan on the grounds that […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Marriott Adds Unique “Plus One” Perk For High Revenue Ambassadors
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Marriott Bonvoy has quietly added a new perk for Ambassador members who over qualify for status… $40K+ Marriott Ambassadors can gift status Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador status requires earning 100 elite nights plus completing $23,000 of qualifying spending in a calendar year. It’s Marriott’s highest elite tier, and the only one with a revenue requirement. At least on paper, the incremental perks ov
SpaceX Sues California for Violating Elon Musk’s Right to Free Speech
89Futurism / 9h
Free Speech Warrior SpaceX CEO and self-proclaimed " free speech absolutist " Elon Musk is now accusing the California government of being biased against him when rejecting a SpaceX proposal. In a new lawsuit , Musk's space company has accused the California Coastal Commission (CCC), which regulates the development of the state's coast, of engaging in "naked political discrimination" against the
How to earn last-minute airline elite status — and whether or not it’s worth it
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with the latest information. We’re nearing the finish line for people to earn airline elite status . As the calendar rockets toward Dec. 31 (the cutoff with most programs for this year’s elite-eligible activity), the options narrow for travelers trying to decide if they will make it to the next elite tier. Just about all the emails we get
Y Combinator-backed fintech CapWay has shut down
TechCrunch / 10h
Sheena Allen, the company's founder, told TechCrunch that CapWay had to close after it couldn't raise another round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
There’s another massive meat recall over Listeria—and it’s a doozy
100+Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Another nationwide meat recall is underway over Listeria contamination—and its far more formidable than the last. As of October 15, meat supplier BrucePac, of Durant, Oklahoma, is recalling 11.8 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products after routine federal safety testing found Listeria monocytogenes , a potentially deadly bacterium, in samples of the company's poultry. The findin
“Rumors of my death are severely exaggerated” — Intel CEO assures users x86 is “thriving” as it finally partners with long-term rival AMD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The CEO of Intel has declared that x86 hardware is anything but dead, announcing a new expert partnership that will see it join up with old rival AMD to promote the technology. Speaking at Lenovo Tech World 2024 , Pat Gelsinger took to the stage to announce the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, an all-star alliance that could go a long way to ensuring it stays popular for some time. “Some have said,
Discord Is Feuding With a Video Game Company That Wants to Unmask Users
53Gizmodo / 10h
Lawyers for the messaging platform wrote that they had already turned over some user information to Nexon Korea Corporation but enough is enough.
Yeah, Mattel Really Is Trying to Make a View-Master Movie
76Gizmodo / 10h
"Seeing will be believing in a theater near you!" - Some Mattel marketing exec (probably).
Raw Cider Is Just As Unsafe As Raw Milk
LifeHacker / 10h
Come in, sit down. We last had a little chat about pasteurization when we were talking about raw milk . Milk in stores is pasteurized to kill microbes that could make you sick, but occasionally people will seek out “raw” milk that has skipped this process. (This is a bad idea. Do not do this.) Now that it’s apple cider season, health departments are begging you to realize that the same issue appl
American Airlines Standby & Same Day Change Policy Explained
One Mile at a Time / 10h
Nowadays American Airlines doesn’t have change fees on most types of tickets ( excluding basic economy ). However, you still have to pay the fare difference between tickets, and if making a change last minute, that can be pretty costly. Sometimes you just need to make a last minute change, and fly earlier or later on the same day. Fortunately there are two techniques that can be used to change fl
SpaceX is suing the California Coastal Commission for not letting it launch more rockets
Engadget / 10h
Last week, the California Coastal Commission rejected a plan for SpaceX to launch up to 50 rockets this year at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The company responded yesterday with a lawsuit, alleging that the state agency's denial was overreaching its authority and discriminating against its CEO. The Commission's goal is to protect California's coasts and beaches, as wel
Praxis: Another Tech Billionaire-Backed Urban Project Gets $525 Million in Funding
67Gizmodo / 10h
The weird new urban development plan seeks to remake human society.
Save $200 on Samsung Freestyle Projector with Gaming Hub and Kickstart Your Holiday Savings
Gizmodo / 10h
The second generation of Samsung's portable indoor projector supports streaming games from Xbox Game Pass and is currently on sale.
Why Linux Is the Best Place to Learn Coding
How-To Geek / 10h
If you've dreamed of learning to code, you may wonder how to start. Linux might be the best OS to start your programming journey in. You'll be in good company for learning how to program how professionals do. Here are several reasons why what's good for them is good for you as a new programmer.
Trump's Dubious Crypto Scheme Falls Flat on Its Face Immediately After Going Live
81Futurism / 10h
Crash and Burn The website of Donald Trump's cryptocurrency project , World Liberty Financial (WLFI), crashed within hours of launching sales of its token that is supposed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars, CoinDesk reports . Spoiler: it's not making anywhere near that money. The crash was due to heavy web traffic, according to WLFI advisor Sandy Peng, who told CoinDesk that "the team wasn
Peak leaf-peeping season is here: Where to see spectacular fall foliage across the US in 2024
500+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Autumn officially began Sept. 22, and now, in mid-October, much of the U.S. is experiencing peak fall foliage. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac , much of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest will be at or near peak fall color in the coming week. Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on each speci
After selling Drift, ex-HubSpot exec launches AI for customer success managers
TechCrunch / 10h
Elias Torres has achieved a lot for somebody who immigrated to the US from Nicaragua at 17 without knowing any English. He served as a VP of engineering at HubSpot before co-founding Drift, a company that sold to Vista Equity for about $1.2 billion in 2021. “It’s very rare to get this far, but I’m […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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23andMe data breach settlement could give up to $10K to victims
Mashable / 11h
Victims affected by a massive 23andMe data breach could collect a heck of a paycheck. A proposed settlement agreement would offer up to $10,000 to victims. Under the settlement that still needs court approval, the "company will provide as much as $10,000 to qualifying customers, depending on the hardships they incurred, as well as other security services," reported CNET . The breach, which affect
The cast of 'Hysteria!' on what makes a society go hysterical
Mashable / 11h
Julie Bowen, Bruce Campbell, Anna Camp, Emjay Anthony, Chiara Aurelia and Kezii Curtis give us the rundown on their 80s-era series about Satanic panic in a small Michigan town.
Sony's ULT Wear wireless headphones are down to a record-low price
Engadget / 11h
Sony makes some of the best headphones around at the higher end but it has a broad range of options available at other price points as well. Our pick for the best wireless headphones is the company's WH-1000XM5, which will typically run you $400. If you can't swing that, the mid-range ULT Wear headphones are a decent option, especially since they're on sale. They've dropped to $148 , which is $52
This tiny Ryzen 9 PC can drive three, yes three, 8K monitors thanks to a low profile video card with a proper Geforce RTX 4060 GPU - but the best part is that it costs less than $1000 with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Minisforum has launched a new lightweight mini ITX PC packed with powerful features and a sleek design. The 790S7 is a seriously powerful bit of hardware - and what it boasts in features it more than matches in its compact design. The latest mini PC from the company comes in at just 7 liters, boasting a very small footprint that makes it an ideal, lightweight option for enterprise users aiming to
X-Peng EV flaunts new AI-powered autonomous driving powers, but it's still a long road to hands-free motoring
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
XPeng Motors has just lifted the lid on its latest family-orientated electric sedan in the form of the P7+, which garnered over 30,000 pre-orders in less than two hours after its reveal, according to CNEV Post . The electric vehicle offers up to 441-miles of range on a single charge and a peak power output of 308hp, says Car News China , while the interior features a 15.6-inch infotainment system
iPad mini 7 specs reveal 5 potentially annoying limitations
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Now that the dust has settled on Apple's surprise iPad mini 7 announcement, potential buyers have been poring over the tablet's spec sheet with a fine toothcomb – and not all of the findings have been positive. Yes, the iPad mini 7 is a healthy upgrade for Apple's 8.3-inch tablet – and considering it's been a long three years since the last version, that's something to be celebrated. But in a few
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.
Be Careful When Cleaning Your MacBook's (Mostly Fake) Speaker Grille
LifeHacker / 11h
Have you ever noticed what looks like dust getting stuck in your MacBook's speaker grille? Your instinct might be to use a brush to clean it, but that's actually the opposite of what you should do. That's because, as outlined in this excellent video by BarTech TV , the two rows of symmetrical dots on either side of the MacBook's keyboard are almost entirely for aesthetics. If your MacBook's speak
The Newest Wi-Fi Range Extender at 58% Off is a Steal Compared to Prime Day
Gizmodo / 11h
Save $115 on a Wi-Fi 6 range extender than can increase your coverage by nearly 14,000 square feet.
Micro nuclear reactors are being built that can deliver 5MW of power for up to 100 months, producing a staggering 1.2 petawatt-hours of energy
51TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Nuclear power is increasingly being recognized for its potential to revolutionize energy supply in data centers, a necessity as artificial intelligence continues to drive demand. Companies like Oracle and Microsoft have both begun investigating nuclear energy (as has former Microsoft chairman Bill Gates ), with Microsoft inking an agreement to purchase power from the infamous Three Mile Island re
'Shrinking' Season 2 review: Apple's hilarious, poignant comedy gets in our heads again
Mashable / 11h
One of the best and most surprising shows of 2023 is back for a second season, and it's honestly (and thankfully) like we never left it. Created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein, Shrinking Season 1 hilariously and unabashedly harnessed the everyday pain and absurdity of grief , and left most of its characters in a pretty solid place, emotionally, in the finale. In Season 2, Sege
Kroger’s Plan to Use Facial Recognition Raises Concerns About Surge Pricing
100+Gizmodo / 11h
How soon will the Minority Report-style supermarket arrive?
Scientists Peeked Underneath the Seafloor and Discovered Something "Totally Unexpected"
26Futurism / 11h
Heavily Ventilated When scientists looked around the strange vents at the bottom of the sea, they found a stunning alien landscape — and, almost by accident, found way more life than expected. As National Geographic reports , this deep-sea expedition led by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is the first of its kind to find larger animal life underneath the seabed than the microbes
Student was punished for using AI—then his parents sued teacher and administrators
26Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A school district in Massachusetts was sued by a student's parents after the boy was punished for using an artificial intelligence chatbot to complete an assignment. The lawsuit says the Hingham High School student handbook did not include a restriction on the use of AI. "They told us our son cheated on a paper, which is not what happened," Jennifer Harris told WCVB . "They basically punished him
FTC “click to cancel” rule seeks to end free trial traps, sneaky auto-enrollments
22Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It will soon be easy to "click to cancel" subscriptions after the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a final rule on Wednesday that makes it challenging for businesses to opt out of easy cancellation methods. “Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription,” FTC chair Lina Khan said in a press release. “The FTC’s rule will end these tricks and tr
J.J. Abrams and the Rock Tease a Mystery Team Up Project
Gizmodo / 11h
The Star Wars director and Black Adam star teased a new project from X-Men writer Zak Penn.
United Explorer Card review: Premium perks without a premium fee
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. United Explorer Card overview The United℠ Explorer Card isn’t your average airline credit card. It’s packed with premium perks such as an up-to-$100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee statement credit, two annual one-time lounge passes and free checked bags — easily justifying its modest $95 annu
Google Flights now has a ‘Cheapest’ tab
34Engadget / 12h
Airline travel can get expensive and sometimes you don’t wanna wade through various options to find the lowest price. You just need the cheapest flight available and you don’t care who’s offering it. Google added the tab to its Flights search engine that will cut your flight schedule search to the chase and just show you the “cheapest” options available, according to the official blog . So instea
Apple debuts new business tools for managing presence across email, calls, and Tap to Pay
40TechCrunch / 12h
Apple on Wednesday announced an expanded series of tools that will allow businesses to increase their visibility on Apple’s platforms via its free service, Apple Business Connect. Launched last year, the online portal lets businesses manage their presence across Apple’s 1.5 billion devices in areas like Maps, Siri, Spotlight search, Safari, and Wallet. Now, business […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rig
One of the Navy’s Advanced Electronic Warfare Jets Has Crashed in Washington
43Gizmodo / 12h
The crash of a EA-18G Growler near Mount Rainier tarnishes the reputation of one of the only new Pentagon aircraft that’s not prone to failure.
When to Carve Your Pumpkins so They Don’t Rot Before Halloween
LifeHacker / 12h
Some people are really into fall and start their spooky season rituals in September. I don't relate to those people—I prefer to squeeze the last morsels of summer and pretend fall doesn't exist until Halloween—but to each their own. The problem with starting the celebrations too early is that a major autumn mainstay, the humble pumpkin , is really just a fruit—and fruit gets old and ugly. If you
Fisker owners get help with recall repairs as court approves liquidation plan
TechCrunch / 12h
Fisker’s plan to liquidate its assets has been accepted by the bankruptcy court in Delaware. And with it, the issue of who should pay for labor costs associated with a pair of recalls on the bankrupt EV startup’s SUVs is finally settled. Fisker has also reached a deal with American Lease, the buyer of its […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Firefox Is Now More Than 75X Faster Running WebAssembly
200+How-To Geek / 12h
Mozilla is rolling out more performance improvements to Firefox, this time focused on the browsers WebAssembly runtime. Some processing tasks are now more than 75 times faster in Firefox.
Is this the end of WD as an SSD brand? SanDisk takes over SSD, memory cards and USB flash drives from Western Digital as company cements split
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
After Western Digital announced plans to separate its HDD and flash businesses back in 2023, that plan now appears to have come to fruition, with the storage giant dividing its company into two distinct brands. Despite knowing the move was coming, the timing is interesting, as WD only recently released an 8TB SSD as part of its WD Black SN850X series, joining the existing 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models
Scientists Discover Surprising Origin of Most Meteorites that Strike Earth
31Gizmodo / 12h
Until now, only 6% of meteorites had a known source, but now we can trace the origin of more than 70% of these rocks.
Hades II's first major update adds a new region, main weapon and native Mac support
Engadget / 12h
Hades II just got its first major update , which is all the reason I need to jump back into the inspired roguelite. Supergiant Games is calling the Olympic Update “practically mountain-sized”, likely because there’s a new region set in the mountains of Olympus. With a new region, comes new story elements. The studio says “hours of new dialogue” has been added to the game. The area will also featu
Vanishing On Touchdown: Why PIA Flight Attendants Keep Abandoning Their Return Flights Home [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
NASA Contractor Shows Off New Spacesuit for the First Moon Landing in Over Half a Century
59Futurism / 12h
Side of Luxury NASA contractor Axiom Space has shown off the latest design of its spacesuit designed to protect astronauts on the lunar surface. The suit, a collaboration with Italian luxury brand Prada , will make its debut during NASA's Artemis 3 mission , the first lunar landing since Apollo 17 in 1972, which is tentatively scheduled for 2026. While it doesn't exactly look like a major departu
Amazon joins Google in investing in small modular nuclear power
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Tuesday, Google announced that it had made a power purchase agreement for electricity generated by a small modular nuclear reactor design that hasn't even received regulatory approval yet. Today, it's Amazon's turn. The company's Amazon Web Services (AWS) group has announced three different investments, including one targeting a different startup that has its own design for small, modular nucl
Stephen King Is Entering the Vast Arena of Fantasy TV Shows
100+Gizmodo / 12h
The horror author's fantasy epic Fairy Tale was originally going to be a feature film, but is now getting a 10-episode series.
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