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As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

21KNYT > Technology / 16h
A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.


Netflix's 'Hot Frosty' trailer sees a woman falling for a ripped snowman
84Mashable / 13h
Netflix has dropped its trailer for "Hot Frosty", a festive rom-com about a woman magically bringing a handsome snowman to life.

San Francisco to pay $212 million to end reliance on 5.25-inch floppy disks
500+Ars Technica - All content / 9h
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) board has agreed to spend $212 million to get its Muni Metro light rail off floppy disks. The Muni Metro’s Automatic Train Control System (ATCS) has required 5¼-inch floppy disks since 1998, when it was installed at San Francisco’s Market Street subway station. The system uses three floppy disks for loading DOS software that controls the s




X’s India revenue falls 90%, filing shows
TechCrunch / 25min
X revenue in India plummeted 89.8% to $2.51 million in the financial year ending March, according to regulatory filings from the Elon Musk-owned social network. The company, which had posted revenue of $24.7 million in the previous fiscal year, also significantly reduced its expenses in India to $2.2 million from $20 million year-over-year, the filing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. F


A new AI feature can control your computer to follow your orders
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
An unseen, non-human hand moving the cursor across your computer screen and typing without using the keyboard in fiction is usually a sign of malicious AI hijacking something (or a friendly ghost helping you solve mysteries like the TV show Ghost Writer). Thanks to Anthropic's new computer use feature for its AI assistant Claude, there's a much more benevolent explanation now. Fueled by an upgrad


Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 24
Mashable / 1h
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 24'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


Tesla’s Perfect Quarter is the Start of a 10X Over Three Years
Next Big Future / 2h
Tesla beat analysts estimates by 18% on earnings for Q3. However, it was achieved with repeatable cost improvement in the cars and in the batteries. Tesla announced that everything that optimists and shareholders have been waiting for is happening. Profits and growth is back and the future of cars, energy, robotaxi and Teslabot look great ... Read more


NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 24
Mashable / 2h
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


Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back.
21Ars Technica - All content / 3h
You likely have never heard of Babel Street or Location X, but chances are good that they know a lot about you and anyone else you know who keeps a phone nearby around the clock. Reston, Virginia-located Babel Street is the little-known firm behind Location X, a service with the capability to track the locations of hundreds of millions of phone users over sustained periods of time. Ostensibly, Ba


Almost All Meteorites That Hit Earth Are Coming From the Same Three Places, Scientists Discover
85Futurism / 4h
Origin Story Researchers have found that the vast majority of meteorites that plummet through the Earth's atmosphere come from only three different asteroid families , which are groups of space rocks that resulted from the same collision millions of years ago. As detailed in a paper published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics last month, as well as two papers published last week in the jo


Judges and Border Police Targeted by Anti-Government Extremists, Doxed as 'Traitors'
Wired / 4h
A report from the US Department of Homeland Security claims that self-identified militia members have posted the names and photos of US government officials in reaction to their work on the US-Mexico border.


The 18 Weirdest Movies You Won’t Believe Actually Exist
LifeHacker / 4h
The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man is coming. It's possible that you already knew about this, but I've only just learned about the forthcoming limited release of this docu-comedy about a real-life bit of modern Toronto history, a guy who wandered around with buckets of pee pee and poo poo (obviously) and dumped them on unsuspecting college students circa 2019. Definitely not funny if you were a victim—but a


Capital One Savor credit card review: A no-annual-fee card for food and entertainment
The Points Guy / 4h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest credit card information and offers. Capital One Savor Card overview The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is a solid card with no annual fee that is great for those who regularly spend on dining and entertainment. It offers bonus rewards on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services and at grocery stores, making it a good s


Tesla is testing a robotaxi service that Elon Musk claims will launch next year
22TechCrunch / 4h
Elon Musk said he hopes to launch a service that will let people hail self-driving Tesla vehicles in California and Texas sometime in 2025 — and claims his company has already been testing the service in the Bay Area with employees. The comments, made Wednesday on Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call, go farther than what Musk […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Elon Musk Responds to Concerns That His Political Antics Are Tanking Tesla Sales
100+Futurism / 4h
Not Owned During a recent conversation, Donald Trump's most well-known fanboy scoffed at the idea that Tesla's sales have taken a hit due to his politicking. "Tesla’s sales are actually doing great," Elon Musk said during an X Spaces audio chat last weekend, per Electrek . "We’re hitting all-time highs." That assessment doesn't exactly jibe with reality — though in Muskworld , little does . While


‘It’s not as simple as real image and fake image’: Qualcomm weighs in on AI photo editing debate
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
I felt like I opened a can of worms when I asked Samsung about its stance on AI photo editing at Galaxy Unpacked back in January. “There is no such thing as a real picture,” Patrick Chomet, Samsung’s Head of Customer Experience, told me at the time – a nihilism-tinged soundbite that, in fairness, came as part of a nuanced and perfectly valid philosophical commentary on the nature of photography (


Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, October 24 (game #1004)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Thursday, October 24 (game #235)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 24 (game #501)


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


Uber Now Demands Tips Upfront To Avoid Long Waits At Istanbul Airport—Is Your Airport Next?
View from the Wing / 5h
I'm not certain that bidding for a driver is a tip, exactly, since tips does not actually stand for 'to insure prompt service'. But it's just another way that Uber has lost the plot since picking Expedia's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to run the business. Continue reading ...


Roblox to launch new child safety protocols next month
Engadget / 5h
Roblox has adopted several new policies designed to give parents control over how their children use the sprawling online game platform. Bloomberg reported that the company has created a new type of parental account so that a guardian can oversee their kids' online activities and friends. Roblox is also now requiring parent permission for users under age 13 to access certain features. Users age 9


The Space Development Agency taps 19 companies for future defense demo missions
TechCrunch / 5h
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has selected 19 companies to compete for future contracts under a new program designed to rapidly onboard new contractors for defense demonstration missions. Each company will receive an initial $20,000 to cover administrative expenses. These companies have essentially been preapproved to bid on future prototype missions to support the SDA’s Proliferated […] © 2


This Mac App Will Show Your Coworkers’ Time Zones in the Menu Bar
LifeHacker / 5h
Time zones are the bane of the remote worker's existence, especially if your team is international. You can try to keep track of who lives where and what time it is in which place, but my brain isn't wired for that and I know I'm not alone. There is a free and open source application (There is the app's name—I'm not just telling you that an app exists) by developer Dena Sohrabi that makes it easy


At TED AI 2024, experts grapple with AI’s growing pains
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, TED AI 2024 kicked off its first day at San Francisco's Herbst Theater with a lineup of speakers that tackled AI's impact on science, art, and society. The two-day event brought a mix of researchers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and other experts who painted a complex picture of AI with fairly minimal hype. The second annual conference, organized by Walter and Sam De Brouwer,


Tesla makes $2.2 billion in profit during Q3 2024
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
After a rocky first half of the year, Tesla enjoyed a much healthier third quarter in 2024. As we learned earlier this month , it arrested a slide in sales, delivering 6 percent more electric vehicles year over year. But the automotive side of the business was essentially flat— Tesla attributes its success to its second-best quarter ever for regulatory credits, as well as making it cheaper to bui


Chatbot that caused teen’s suicide is now more dangerous for kids, lawsuit says
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Fourteen-year-old Sewell Setzer III loved interacting with Character.AI's hyper-realistic chatbots—with a limited version available for free or a "supercharged" version for a $9.99 monthly fee—most frequently chatting with bots named after his favorite Game of Thrones characters. Within a month—his mother, Megan Garcia, later realized—these chat sessions had turned dark, with chatbots insisting t


For the strongest disc golf throws, it’s all in the thumbs
24Ars Technica - All content / 5h
When Zachary Lindsey, a physicist at Berry College in Georgia, decided to run an experiment on how to get the best speed and torque while playing disc golf (aka Frisbee golf), he had no trouble recruiting 24 eager participants keen on finding science-based tips on how to improve their game. Lindsey and his team determined the optimal thumb distance from the center of the disc to increase launch s


Bessemer, Index, and a16z alum launch VC firm Chemistry
TechCrunch / 5h
New VC firm Chemistry raised $350 million for its debut fund, Forbes reported on Wednesday. The firm was launched by Mark Goldberg, former partner at Index Ventures; Kristina Shen, former general partner at Andreessen Horowitz; and Ethan Kurzweil, former partner at Bessemer (pictured above in that order). Axios first reported in April that the three […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For


Gladiator II Is Escalating the Popcorn Bucket Arms Race
40Gizmodo / 5h
After the unintentionally weird one from Dune 2 , and the intentionally weird one for Deadpool & Wolverine , a new contender has entered the ring.


This VPN Deal Caught Us By Surprise: NordVPN Is 74% Off
21Gizmodo / 6h
NordVPN is hitting hard once again. Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t here yet, but their VPN is already at an insane price.


Tesla says it will ‘begin launching’ new and more affordable EVs next year
Engadget / 6h
One of Tesla’s biggest downsides has always been the upfront cost of its electric vehicles versus gas models. The cheapest car it currently sells is $42,490 before subsidies, and the average Kelley Blue Book starting price of its 2024 models is just over $63,000. Tesla wrote in its third-quarter disclosure report that it’s making “preparations” to offer new vehicles with “more affordable models.”


Boox’s phone-size e-reader gets faster processing and a fingerprint reader
TechCrunch / 6h
In 2023, Boox turned heads with the Palma. The device blurred the line between e-readers and smartphones, by combining e-paper with Android. The initial pitch was something along the lines of a phone-sized Kindle that’s small enough to slip into a pocket. The product would be enticing for many if that were the only thing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Do an Immediate ‘Trash Sweep’ to Make You Feel Better About Your Decluttering
LifeHacker / 6h
At your earliest convenience (I'll give you a few minutes to finish reading this article, of course), you should do a quick trash sweep of your home. It's something you probably do already throughout the day, but a more formal trash sweep is the foundational part of any cleaning method: Even if you don't have time to follow through on a more thorough clean afterward, it will make a quick and imme


Five Asteroids Will Zoom Past Earth on Thursday, But Don’t Panic—They’re Just Passing Through
42Gizmodo / 6h
No need to freak out—only one asteroid is big enough to be considered hazardous, and it’s staying millions of miles away.


Why Are Trump Supporters Suddenly Freaked Out About Deepfakes?
32Gizmodo / 6h
Trump has previously called real videos of himself doing something embarrassing "fake" or AI.


Minecraft is ending all virtual reality support next spring
Engadget / 6h
For Minecraft players, virtual and mixed reality will soon go the way of a hissing creeper. Developer Mojang announced last month that March 2025 would be the last update for the game on PlayStation VR . Yesterday's patch notes for the Bedrock edition of the game use similar language, stating that "Our ability to support VR/MR devices has come to an end, and will no longer be supported in updates


Tesla Cybertruck pushes past Ford Mach-E to become third best-selling EV in America
30TechCrunch / 6h
Tesla’s Cybertruck was the third best-selling electric vehicle in the United States in the third quarter, beating out every other EV not made by Tesla. The only two vehicles that sold better were the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. The polarizing truck notched this achievement despite selling at its most expensive trim model […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Devialet launches new high-end audio amplifier
TechCrunch / 6h
After releasing soundbars, portable speakers, wireless earbuds, Devialet is now going back to its roots with a new amplifier — the Devialet Astra. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


One Direction's Liam Payne Was Taking "Pink Cocaine" Before Death
Futurism / 7h
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne tragically passed away at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires last week. Now, an initial toxicology report has revealed that the musician had taken multiple drugs, NBC News reports — including "pink cocaine," a dangerous new concoction that more often than not is laced with the anesthetic ketamine or other illicit substances such


9 Tips to Get Perfect Excel Printouts
How-To Geek / 7h
Printing an Excel spreadsheet perfectly can sometimes be more difficult than creating it. Data could get cut off or move to a different page, which wastes your time and incurs extra costs for reprinting. If you frequently encounter this issue, here are some tips to ensure you get it right the first time.


Police may track you to an abortion clinic with this tool, report shows
Mashable / 7h
Your smartphone is likely being tracked by a tool called Locate X. Law enforcement and other U.S. state agencies use it. And they don't need a warrant to track you either. This may or may not exactly be news to you. Locate X, created by a data surveillance company called Babel Street, previously received coverage in 2020. At the time, numerous reports uncovered a Secret Service document concernin


Meet the 634g Japanese wonder notebook that runs on Intel's latest CPU — it makes the Dell XPS 13 looks overweight, but shame about the battery life
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Fujitsu has launched the FMV Zero notebook, which at only 634g (1.4 lbs), looks to claim the title of the world’s lightest 14-inch laptop. This ultra-light device is part of FCCL’s FMV LIFEBOOK UH series and features Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors with integrated AI Boost NPUs for hardware acceleration of AI services such as Copilot on Windows 11. The WU5/J3 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5


Blizzard announces Warcraft 30th anniversary stream next month
Engadget / 7h
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Warcraft gaming universe but there’s not going to be a BlizzCon gathering to celebrate it. So Blizzard is doing the next-best thing by holding a live streaming event. Blizzard announced that its special Warcraft 30th Anniversary Direct stream will start at 1PM ET on Wednesday, November 13. The broadcast will run on Blizzard’s official streaming channels


TAP Air Portugal’s New 58,000 Mile Bonus: Why This Odd Offer Is Perfect for U.S.-Europe Travel
View from the Wing / 7h
Last year, Star Alliance member TAP Air Portugal launched a U.S. credit card with Cardless . At the time, they had a 60,000 point initial bonus offer, but that dropped down to 30,000 points after the initial push for cardmembers. Now they're back with a strong acquisition offer: 58,000 bonus miles That's an odd number, right? Continue reading ...


Hilton Honors now has more than 200 million members — and more ways to earn and redeem points
62The Points Guy / 7h
Hilton hit both an important loyalty milestone and a growth record in the third quarter — further signs the hotel giant is increasingly a formidable competitor against its rival and the world’s largest hotel company, Marriott International. The Hilton Honors loyalty program now has more than 200 million members, a symbolic growth feat as industry analysts increasingly wonder if the program might


How to Capture Your Screen in Linux with OBS Studio
How-To Geek / 7h
If youre on a Linux machine and want to capture your screen, there arent as many options as Windows or Mac users have. What we do have, though, is one of the most powerful and also free screen capture programs out there. In this article, I show you how to get started with OBS Studio on Linux.


Dont Be Shocked if Apple Intelligence Is Limited
How-To Geek / 7h
Apple's long-awaited and highly-anticipated Apple Intelligence feature is slated to arrive on iPhones, iPads, and Macs next week. However, not all of the features promised at its debut during Apple's Glowtime event in August will ship with the initial release.


The Curious Case of John Turturro Not Returning for The Penguin
32Gizmodo / 7h
The Big Lebowski star played Carmine Falcone in The Batman but Mark Strong plays him on the HBO show.


This Ring Spotlight Camera Is $50 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 7h
Amazon owns both Ring and Blink security cameras , but out of the two, Ring cameras are more premium and don't go on sale as often. Ring also has a Pro series, which are their higher tier cameras. One of those cameras, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro , is currently $179.99 (originally $229.99), sitting at its lowest price according to price-checking tools . It comes with great audio quality, quick not


Beleaguered startup Humane drops Ai Pin price by $200
22TechCrunch / 7h
Humane on Wednesday announced a $200 price cut to its flagship product, the Ai Pin. The Bay Area startup, founded by two former Apple executives, has reportedly struggled to sell the product, which launched in April for $700. In a message sent to its email list, Humane highlights its return policy in the new pitch. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


The FCC will review the broadband industry’s lousy customer support
Engadget / 7h
The FCC has fixed its watchful eye on the often lousy customer service we get from telecom providers. The agency said on Wednesday it’s opening a formal proceeding to review the customer support from cable, broadband, satellite TV and home voice service providers. The review will cover customers' friction points when contacting telecom industry providers. These include hard-to-cancel subscription


Tesla’s Third Quarter Earnings Report Robust Profit Increase
29NYT > Technology / 7h
The electric car company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter as strong sales of energy products helped to make up for relatively slow auto sales.


Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says
NYT > Technology / 7h
Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.


How to Clean and Care for Your Microsoft Surface
How-To Geek / 7h
Dust, smudges, and daily wear affect the look and performance of my Surface laptop. Thats why I clean it regularly and take the necessary precautions to help it run smoothly. If you want your device to stay in top condition and last for years, heres how to clean and care for your Surface.


Bank of America More Rewards Day is back: Earn extra points, miles and cash back on Nov. 7 purchases
57The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Bank of America offers a large portfolio of cards. Some carry Bank of America branding in their names, such as the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card and the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card . Others, such as the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card , are cobranded cards offered


Please ban data caps, Internet users tell FCC
Ars Technica - All content / 7h
It's been just a week since US telecom regulators announced a formal inquiry into broadband data caps, and the docket is filling up with comments from users who say they shouldn't have to pay overage charges for using their Internet service. The docket has about 190 comments so far, nearly all from individual broadband customers. Federal Communications Commission dockets are usually populated wit


Former OpenAI Staffer Says the Company Is Breaking Copyright Law and Destroying the Internet
22Gizmodo / 7h
Is OpenAI breaking U.S. copyright law? A former employee of the company says yes.


The Diet Industry Is Reportedly in Total Meltdown Over GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
100+Futurism / 7h
With weight loss injectables like Ozempic and Mounjaro taking the world by storm , the diet industry is being left in the dust. In interviews with the Daily Mail , weight loss experts say that this new class of drugs known as GLP-1s, which mimic the body's feeling of satiety , have utterly changed the diet game — and a major part of that shift is that the drugs are chipping away at the narrative


SAS Adding Flights To Nuuk, Greenland, As Of June 2025
33One Mile at a Time / 8h
Greenland is getting hot, and I’m not just talking about global warming! Scandinavian Airlines plans Copenhagen to Nuuk route Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced that it will launch a new route between Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) and Nuuk, Greenland (GOH). The seasonal route will commence on June 27, 2025, with 3x weekly services. The flight will operate with the following schedule on Mondays


Secure the Sony S100F Soundbar for Just Under $100 Before the Black Friday Rush
Gizmodo / 8h
Save 25% on a Sony compact 2.0 channel soundbar at Amazon right now.


12 days before election, Meta oversight board frets about political speech moderation
Mashable / 8h
With 12 full days left until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, there are still concerns about if Meta can properly moderate political content on its platforms . Two months ago, a Facebook user put the faces of presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on top of Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels' characters in the Dumb and Dumber movie poster


How to Sign Out of Your User Account on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 8h
If you want to let someone else use their account on your computer, or you simply dont want others to see your account data, its quick and easy to log out of your user account on your Windows 11 PC. Ill show you several methods to do that.


iOS 18.2 Beta Now Available, Expands Apple Intelligence
66How-To Geek / 8h
iOS 18.2 will bring additional Apple Intelligence capabilities, including generative AI features such as AI image creation, custom emoji, and ChatGPT integration in Siri. The first beta release is now live.


Netflix’s Miserable New Gundam Show Has No Idea What to Say
65Gizmodo / 8h
Requiem for Vengeance is a mostly empty riff on the world of Gundam , until its baffling ending.


Justice Department Warns Elon Musk That His $1 Million Voter Giveaway Might Be Illegal
27Gizmodo / 8h
Another legal issue to toss into the pile that he'll just ignore.


Apple's M2 MacBook Air drops to a new low of $700
Engadget / 8h
Amazon has a great deal running now on the M2 MacBook Air , where you can get the slimline laptop for just $700. The main deal price is $849, which is nice at 15 percent off the regular cost. But you can also apply a coupon to the space gray model for an additional discount, bringing the price down even further. For now, you can also nab the silver and starlight colors for $700 without adding in


We got a sneak peek at the Asus ROG Phone 9, one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, and it's going to be fast
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Monday at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Qualcomm unveiled its new flagship mobile SoC – the Snapdragon 8 Elite – which is powered by the company’s 2nd-gen Oryon CPU cores. Qualcomm flew TechRadar to Maui to check out the latest chips, and I managed to track down some surprises that will soon delight mobile gamers. During the keynote, Xiaomi announced that its 15 series flagship would be the firs


13 Things You Didn't Know About Halloween
LifeHacker / 8h
I am a Halloween scholar with a PhD. in witchology, and I want to share my knowledge with you. These 12 Halloween facts and “didya knows?” cover everything you ever wanted to know about the holiday: pumpkins, black cats, and novelty music. Isn’t that what Halloween is all about? We're not entirely sure where Halloween traditions came from It’s fitting that the origin of Halloween is somewhat myst


Score the Apple iPad Mini at a Record Low Price on Amazon, Cheaper Than In-Store
Gizmodo / 8h
The Apple iPad Mini makes for a solid tablet and is a solid 30% off over at Amazon


The New iPad Mini Gets Final Cut Pro, With a Catch
How-To Geek / 8h
The launch of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro was a great step towards Apple's ultimate goal of making iPads more "computer-like." Now, Final Cut Pro is also coming to the iPad mini, although it's missing some functionality.


'Laid' trailer: Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet investigate a literal body count
Mashable / 8h
Peacock's new comedy, about a woman whose previous sexual partners are mysteriously dying, premieres Dec. 19.


'Venom: The Last Dance' review: Half a great, stupid movie
Mashable / 8h
Tom Hardy is a one-man comedy duo who deserves better than Venom: The Last Dance . The English actor has played a variety of tough guys, from gangsters ( Legend ) and supervillains ( The Dark Knight Rises ) to the ultimate road warrior ( Mad Max: Fury Road ). But he might be at his very best as the oft-frustrated journalist Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote Venom, who is basically intrusive thou


Air France Plans Lounge For Newark Airport (EWR)
22One Mile at a Time / 8h
Air France is planning to open a new outstation lounge in the United States, but not necessarily at the airport you’d expect. Air France plans another United States lounge Zach Griff reports on how Air France is planning on opening a 6,129-square-foot lounge at Newark Airport (EWR), in Terminal B. This is per a proposal that has been submitted by the airline, which is expected to be approved at t


Apple’s iOS 18.2 Is Out in Beta, Finally Lets You Make Junk AI Emojis
Gizmodo / 8h
The next slice of Apple Intelligence is available for anybody who wants to download the developer beta of iOS 18.2.


Cuckoldry, Clocks, and Horror: The Wild History of Our Obsession With the Cuckoo Bird
22Gizmodo / 8h
In her new book about cuckoos, Cynthia Chris details the extensive history of everyone's favorite feathery brood parasite.


IHG to cut ties with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas at the end of the year
The Points Guy / 8h
IHG One Rewards members have a limited time to earn and use points at one of the most popular resorts on the Las Vegas Strip . IHG Hotels & Resorts is ending its partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort at the end of 2024. The license agreement, which has been in place for nearly 15 years, affiliated the two properties with IHG’s InterContinental Hotel


Apple, Goldman Sachs fined $89 million for misleading Apple Card customers
Engadget / 8h
The Apple Card has landed Apple and Goldman Sachs in hot water. In a press release spotted by The Verge , the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it was fining the two companies a combined $89 million over practices involving the Apple Card. The CFPB says Apple failed to send “tens of thousands” of disputed card transactions to Goldman Sachs. When it finally sent the transactions to


Amazon’s Upcoming Discount Store Will Reportedly Sell $20 Sofas
Gizmodo / 8h
All the jewelry will be capped at $8, bedding at $9, and guitars at $13.


Adobe Fresco Goes Free to Fight Procreate
How-To Geek / 8h
In a rare move, Adobe has made its Fresco drawing and painting software completely free as the app celebrates its fifth anniversary.


Apple & Goldman Sachs Fined $90 Million Over Credit Card Violations
How-To Geek / 9h
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has levied a combined $90 million penalty against Apple and Goldman Sachs for issues related to the Apple Card. The CFPB gave the penalty as a result of failures in customer service and misrepresentations made to card users.


'AI is a major unjust threat': Thom Yorke, Julianne Moore, and thousands more sign open letter denouncing AI
Mashable / 9h
An open letter signed by 13,500 creatives, including Radiohead's Thom Yorke, actress Julianne Moore , and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Kazuo Ishiguro, denounced the use of their work to train AI . SEE ALSO: 'AI poses enormous threats': Billie Eilish, J Balvin and more sign open letter denouncing AI in music. "The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threa


Amazon takes enormous step to reduce packaging waste
Mashable / 9h
Say goodbye to the guilt generated by those plastic air pillows stuffed into your Amazon purchase — the company announced earlier this month it's ceasing use of the eco-unfriendly packaging material. "As of October 2024, we’ve removed all plastic air pillows from our delivery packaging used at our global fulfillment centers," Amazon wrote on its blog. "As part of this transition, we were able to


Trump's "Truth Social" Crumbling Behind the Scenes as Staff Catch It Doing Something Extremely Anti-MAGA
25Futurism / 9h
Palace Intrigue Truth Social, Donald Trump's flailing Twitter clone, is apparently as dramatic behind the scenes as his White House once was. As the New York Times reports , at least three senior Truth Social employees have either been fired or pushed out as complaints about the firm's CEO, former GOP congressman Devin Nunes, have reached a head. News of these departures comes after reports of a


Venom: The Last Dance Doesn’t Quite Stick the Landing
64Gizmodo / 9h
The third and seemingly final entry in Sony and Tom Hardy's Venom franchise never matches its admirable aims, but turns out fine anyway.


Disney World raises prices for tickets, annual passes, dining and more
65The Points Guy / 9h
According to the popular Benjamin Franklin quote, “… nothing is certain except death and taxes.” If Disney World had been around in the late 1700s, Franklin might have known there was one more certainty in life — ever-rising Disney World ticket prices. It’s true that Disney World ticket prices don’t go up every year, but 2025 is one of those years. Overnight, Disney World revealed pricing for the


How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory
300+NYT > Technology / 9h
One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.


Eero Outdoor 7 Can Extend Your Network to the Yard
How-To Geek / 9h
Amazon-owned Eero has announced the release of its first outdoor product, the eero Outdoor 7. This device is designed to extend Wi-Fi coverage beyond the walls of a home or business to provide connectivity for outdoor activities and devices.


ARM and Qualcomm are playing dice with the future of Windows laptops
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
It’s no secret that 2024’s batch of AI PCs owes much of their success to the excellent batch of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, which has the best version of Windows Arm running as the OS. However, a nasty split between the two could jeopardize everything, especially for consumers. According to a breaking news report from Bloomberg , Arm canceled a “license that allowed longtime partner Qualcomm Inc.


World Of Hyatt Card Five Free Nights Bonus Offer
One Mile at a Time / 9h
Link: Apply now for the World of Hyatt Credit Card with five free night awards The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of the most lucrative hotel credit cards out there. The card offers a lot of value on an ongoing basis, though historically hasn’t had a particularly compelling welcome bonus. A few weeks ago, we saw a new offer introduced on the card, which is considerably more generous than the o


Ubisoft has disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Engadget / 9h
Ubisoft has disbanded the team behind the recently-released platformer Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown , according to a reputable French journalist . The alleged reason for disbanding the team is a simple one. The game didn’t meet sales expectations and Ubisoft “needed more hands to help on other projects that had a better sales potential.” This is according to a translation published on Reset E


Adobe’s Procreate-like Digital Painting App Is Now Free for Everyone
LifeHacker / 9h
Adobe tools like Photoshop and Illustrator are household names for creative professionals on Mac and PC (though Affinity is trying hard to steal those paying customers ). But now, Adobe is gunning for the tablet drawing and painting market by making its Fresco digital painting app completely free . While Photoshop and Illustrator are on iPad, Procreate has instead become the go-to for digital cre


PlayStation’s new PSSR AI upscaling looks set to compete with Nvidia’s DLSS - while AMD falls behind yet again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The brand new PSSR AI upscaling method built for the PS5 Pro appears to defeat AMD’s FSR 3.1, taking a leap closer to Nvidia’s DLSS - perhaps giving gamers another reason to purchase Sony’s enhanced console. After its reveal during a presentation by PlayStation Lead Designer Mark Cerny, reception towards the PS5 Pro was somewhat negative - largely due to its pricing, which positioned it as compar


Want your server to access more than 100,000 DIMM slots in one go? This Korean startup claims that is CXL 3.1-based technology can help you scale to more than 100PB of RAM — but it will cost nearly $5 billion
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Ever imagined drawing on up to 100 petabytes of RAM ? Well, this startup could be the key to unlocking groundbreaking memory capabilities. Korean fabless startup Panmnesia unveiled what it described as the world’s first CXL-enabled AI cluster featuring 3.1 switches during the recent 2024 OCP Global Summit. The solution, according to Panmnesia, has the potential to markedly improve the cost-effect


Comparing flat-rate with bonus-category cash-back credit cards
The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Cash-back credit cards can be great. You know exactly what you’re getting in return every time you swipe your credit card: an almost instant bonus for your purchase and no need to worry about the valuation down the road (as you would with many travel rewards credit cards ). But even though cash-back credit


‘Economy Killed My Dog’: Alaska Airlines Sued After First Class Downgrade Ends in Tragedy
View from the Wing / 9h
There are plenty of people who think modern air travel is inhumane. Today's coach cabin isn't fit for people. One man says Alaska Airlines economy is worse than that: it killed his dog. Continue reading ...


Qualcomm’s next AI frontier is… your car
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Qualcomm has historically been quiet about its automotive aspirations, preferring to focus attention on its Snapdragon mobile and laptop processor offerings. That might be changing. The company flew me to its Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit on Maui to see its latest Snapdragon Elite chips , and this year it's all about automotive. The Snapdragon Digital Chassis has been powering cars for a couple of y


iOS 18.2 developer beta adds ChatGPT and image-generation features
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Today, Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2 for supported devices. This beta release marks the first time several key AI features that Apple teased at its developer conference this June are available. Apple is marketing a wide range of generative AI features under the banner "Apple Intelligence." Initially, Apple Intelligence was planned to release as part of iOS 18, but some featu


Few truly shocked that NFL player used illegal stream to watch his own team
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Trying to watch your favorite NFL team's games throughout a season is a fiendish logistics puzzle, one that doesn't even have a "just pay for it" shortcut. You can buy a Sunday Ticket package from YouTube , but that only covers games on Sunday and only those not shown in your local TV market. You can pay for cable or set up an HDTV antenna, but you have to hope it catches NBC, CBS, and Fox for Su


Report: Arm cancels Qualcomm’s architecture license, endangering its chip business
29Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Any company that makes Arm chips must license technology from Arm Holdings plc, the British company that develops the instruction set. Companies can license the instruction set and create their own CPU designs or license one of Arm's ready-made Cortex CPU core designs to incorporate into their own chips. Bloomberg reports that Arm is canceling Qualcomm's license, an escalation of a fight that beg


SpaceX Starship Catch Means Out Big Dreams for Space Will Happen
Next Big Future / 9h
The future of Space with a fully reusable SpaceX Starship means everything about space will become huge. Our dreams for space were unfulfilled for decades. We could only put tiny satellites into space and costs were at the weight in gold or silver. The shocking SpaceX Starship tower catch means the a rocket with double ... Read more


A Scottish children's hospital now has a gamer-in-residence to play games with kids
Engadget / 9h
A children's hospital in Scotland now has a gamer-in-residence in what's said to be a first in the UK and Ireland. Steven Mair, the first person to take on the full-time role, will play games with kids at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. As with other gaming-related charitable efforts at children's hospitals, the aim is to help patients relax and minimize feelings of boredom and isolat


Philly’s Portal is like social media come to life
TechCrunch / 9h
For once, the biggest tourist attraction in Philadelphia’s Love Park isn’t the iconic artwork that gives the plaza its name. While a couple of tourists trickle through to take pictures with the love sculpture, the main attraction this week is the Portal, which was encircled by a crowd of about 50 onlookers when it made […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


MAGA Faithful Say McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak Is a Conspiracy to Hurt Trump
200+Gizmodo / 10h
"I think this was orchestrated by deep state Harris supporters after Trump’s visit to McDonald’s," one Trump supporter wrote.


Disney May Have Found an Incredibly Obvious Choice for Its Live-Action Prince Charming
100+Gizmodo / 10h
It's Chris Hemsworth, of course.


How to Hard Refresh Your Web Browser (to Bypass Your Cache)
100+How-To Geek / 10h
Sometimes, a website does not behave as expected or is stuck showing outdated information. To fix this, you can force your browser to completely reload its local copy of the page (cache) using a simple keyboard shortcut. Here's how.


One Dead and Dozens Sick as McDonald's Burgers Spread Deadly Disease
26Futurism / 10h
An outbreak of deadly E. coli linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has led to at least one death and ten hospitalizations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday, with dozens more thought to be sick. While the health agency has released a food safety alert and opened an investigation, no mandatory recall has been issued. So far, the CDC reports that 49 cases have been doc


Global Catastrophe Looms as Key Ocean Current Nears Collapse, Experts Warn
88Gizmodo / 10h
While there have been signs the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation has slowed, it could soon stop altogether. That would be very, very bad.


Arm reportedly cancels Qualcomm design license
TechCrunch / 10h
In a move that could profoundly affect an already beleaguered global supply chain, Arm has reportedly issued Qualcomm a 60-day notice of cancelation for chip design licensing. The move, reported by Bloomberg, would have an impact on a majority of smartphone manufacturers that rely on Qualcomm chips. U.K.-based Arm, which licenses chip architecture, issued the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res


Bookcase can turn an iPhone into an e-reader
TechCrunch / 10h
Amazon made a big splash in e-reader land last week with the release of its first-ever color Kindle. When it comes to devoted e-readers here in the States, Amazon is very nearly the only game in town. Plenty have tried to knock the Kindle off its perch, but the brand maintains around 80% of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Raspberry Pi Now Sells Its Own SSDs
How-To Geek / 10h
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is releasing a new line of Raspberry Pi-branded NVMe SSDs. If you don't already have an SSD for your Pi, it could be a big performance boost.


Samsung T7 Portable SSD Almost 50% Off Just in Time for Pre-Black Friday
Gizmodo / 10h
Carry around up to 4TB of data in this tiny but rugged Samsung Portable SSD for over $200 off


My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: The Apple Watch Series 10
LifeHacker / 10h
Ever since Apple released the new Apple Watch Series 10 earlier in September , it has been steadily and consistently dropping in price, currently standing at $370 (originally $399), the lowest price yet, according to price-checking tools . This price is for the 42mm case, small/medium size band, and black color only. Other options are available for a higher price. Despite the discount not being m


What's New on Paramount+ With Showtime in November 2024
LifeHacker / 10h
Paramount+ has a lighter lineup of original content this month, though there are plenty of live sports to watch via CBS Sports: the NSWL Championship match on Nov. 23, UEFA Champions League games on Nov. 26–27, the NFL Thanksgiving Day matchup between the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, and Paramount+ college football coverage on Black Friday. That said, while there are fewer of them, the Novemb


Free Round The World Flights If You’ll Travel In November Or Early December
View from the Wing / 10h
My former award booking partner Steve (some of you know him as "beaubo" on Flyertalk) literally wrote the book on 30 years of leveraging the biggest miles and points exploits. One lesson he always reminds me is that if it's a good deal, you should think about how it might scale. Continue reading ...


Amazon is testing a homepage redesign of its app
Mashable / 10h
Next time you shop on Amazon , it might look quite different. The tech giant is testing a redesigned app that'll have a completely different look, and it began rolling out to some customers this week. Perhaps the most noticeable change is what Amazon has called its new "window display." In the updated homepage, upon opening the app, users are greeted with large panels that swipe horizontally. Pic


50x faster, 50x thriftier: UK AI startup backed by Arm delivers stunning gains in performance and power consumption using a cheap $30 system board
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Back in March 2024, we reported how British AI startup Literal Labs was working to make GPU-based training obsolete with its Tseltin Machine, a machine learning model that uses logic-based learning to classify data. It operates through Tsetlin automata, which establish logical connections between features in input data and classification rules. Based on whether decisions are correct or incorrect,


Longtime policy researcher Miles Brundage leaves OpenAI
22TechCrunch / 10h
Miles Brundage, a longtime policy researcher at OpenAI and senior adviser to the company’s AGI readiness team, has left. In a post on X on Wednesday and in an essay in his newsletter, Brundage said that he thinks he’ll have more impact as a researcher and advocate in the nonprofit sector, where he’ll have “more […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Wayve starts testing its buzzy end-to-end self-driving tech in the US
TechCrunch / 10h
Buzzy, well-funded U.K. startup Wayve is starting to test its self-learning automated driving software in San Francisco, and it’s celebrating that entry into the U.S. by also opening an office in Sunnyvale, California. Wayve says it will start by testing a more limited version of its automated driving system — which is self-learning versus rules-based, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Flock Safety paid over $300M for 17-month-old drone startup Aerodome
TechCrunch / 10h
Police surveillance startup Flock Safety announced that it had bought drone software startup Aerodome for over $300 million. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon Prime members can now save on gas
The Points Guy / 10h
Prime members can now save 10 cents per gallon at select gas stations across the U.S., Amazon announced Oct. 23. Existing Prime members are eligible for this promotion and must activate the offer online to participate. To partake, users must sign up for an Earnify account through BP and connect that account with their Prime account. Users can then use their Earnify account to locate the nearest p


The Ninja Creami is up to $40 off right now
Engadget / 10h
The beloved 7-in-1 Ninja Creami ice cream maker is $40 off right now directly from the compan y with the coupon code “CREAMI40.” This brings the price down to $160, which is close to a record low. This isn’t your average ice cream maker, as we detailed in our Ninja Creami review . The design is based on machines found in restaurants, allowing for uniquely high-end frozen treats. This technology w


Liquid AI Is Redesigning the Neural Network
60Wired / 10h
Inspired by microscopic worms, Liquid AI’s founders developed a more adaptive, less energy-hungry kind of neural network. Now the MIT spin-off is revealing several new ultraefficient models.


Rivian factory workers are reportedly getting seriously injured on the job
Engadget / 10h
EV maker Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory has racked up 16 serious violations in 21 months from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as reported by Bloomberg . Some of the injuries workers suffered include an amputated finger, vomiting “Rivian blue” bile after painting without protection, a cracked skull and a severe back laceration. The EV maker only operates a single facto


This Week in AI: The AI agents cometh
TechCrunch / 11h
Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. The agents are coming — the AI agents, that is. This week, Anthropic released its newest AI model, an upgraded version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet, that can interact with the web and desktop apps by clicking […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Image Playground, ChatGPT, and more Apple Intelligence features roll out in beta
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple on Wednesday rolled out the latest developer beta release of its top operating systems, including iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. The releases arrive a week prior to the public launch of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 — though Apple has yet to specify a day. Next week’s arrivals […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Here’s how ChatGPT integration works for Apple Intelligence
TechCrunch / 11h
Developers on Wednesday are getting their first taste of Apple Intelligence’s ChatGPT integration courtesy of the newly released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates. The integration arrives alongside other Apple Intelligence features, including Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, and Image Wand. The public will get its first access to Apple Intelligence features […]


Apple Intelligence arrives next week — here’s how to get it
TechCrunch / 11h
Four months after unveiling Apple Intelligence, the company’s generative AI offer is finally rolling out in public form. The platform will arrive on an unspecified date next week, as part of the public versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Most rumors have pegged a Monday debut for those operating system upgrades. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use o


Apple releases APIs for Apple Intelligence and localized English language support
TechCrunch / 11h
Apple on Wednesday released developer betas iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, delivering new Apple Intelligence features including Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, Image Wand, and ChatGPT integration. The software updates arrive the week before the public release of OS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which brings writing tools, image cleanup, […] © 2024 Tech


Teen Dies by Suicide After Becoming Obsessed With AI Chatbot
100+Futurism / 11h
A Florida teen named Sewell Setzer III committed suicide after developing an intense emotional connection to a Character.AI chatbot, The New York Times reports . Per the NYT , the 14-year-old Setzer developed a close relationship with a chatbot designed to emulate "Game of Thrones" character Daenerys Targaryen, which was reportedly created without consent from HBO. As the ninth grader's relations


Apple Intelligence expands in iOS 18.2 developer beta, adding Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT
Engadget / 11h
The Apple Intelligence rollout has been slow, staggered and steady since the company first unveiled its take on AI at WWDC this year . It continues today with the release of the latest developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. The updates in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia (15.2) bring long-awaited features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT int


Disneyland Had Wild Price Increases, Now World Will Follow in 2025
47Gizmodo / 11h
Sure, Disney Parks regularly raise their prices—but the sticker shock is now feeling even worse than ever before.


Apple and Goldman Sachs Hit With $89 Million Fine Over Inept Apple Card Introduction
28Gizmodo / 11h
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says Apple and Goldman Sachs failed to properly handle disputes, other issues.


Current credit card transfer bonuses (October): 30% bonus when transferring Citi points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
100+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during


Your Amazon Prime Now Includes Gas Savings
How-To Geek / 11h
Amazon announced that Prime members will now be able to save $0.10 per gallon when filling up their vehicles. This will be available at approximately 7,000 bp, Amoco, and ampm gas stations across the United States.


The Ninja Crispi isn't on sale yet, but there are tons of other Ninja deals you can snag before the holiday
Mashable / 11h
GET UP TO 31% OFF: As of Oct. 23, take up to 31% off Ninja products at Amazon. Save on popular items like the Ninja Creami and the Ninja Blast. Our top picks: Best ice cream-maker deal Ninja Creami $199.99 at Amazon (save $30) Best portable blender deal Ninja Blast (2-Pack) $84.99 at Amazon (save $28) Best air fryer deal Ninja Air Fryer (AF101) $89.99 at Amazon (save $40 ) If you’re on TikTok (or


Genmoji and Image Playground are finally here in the first iOS 18.2 developer beta
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The developer betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 have landed They have new Apple Intelligence tricks like Genmoji and Image Playground Apple also rolled out a major upgrade to Writing Tools across platforms Shortly after confirming that Apple Intelligence will debut for all folks with eligible devices next week with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple is now giving dev


Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Trade-In Offer Saves You Up to $1,650 Ahead of Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
Get this folding smartphone for less with this can't-miss trade-in offer or snag one with $500 in Samsung instant savings without trade-in.


Everything new on Netflix in November2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Netflix's November 2024 list is rich with Netflix original entertainment as well as its usual wave of movies and shows that span drama, comedy, and even reality TV. As for its October 2024 schedule, horror was the stand-out genre where the likes of Hitchcock made an appearance throughout the month. But November 2024 is all about the holidays, even if the Christmas movies on offer seem a little cl


Got a Cat Vet Nightmare? We Want to Hear Your Horror Stories
Gizmodo / 11h
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, are looking for pet owners to spill the beans on what they really think about their cats' vets.


Polyfill attack redirected victims to gambling sites to carry out supply chain attack
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
More details have emerged surrounding FUNNULL, the company that bought the Polyfill.io service and used it to launch a major supply chain attack ? New research claims the service is now being used as part of an enormous money-laundering scheme that involves tens of thousands of fake gambling sites for Chinese victims. Security researchers Silent Push published a new report claiming to have mapped


What's New on Netflix in November 2024
LifeHacker / 11h
As usual, Netflix has a little something for everyone in November. Netflix's live event this month is the anticipated matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, which will stream from AT&T Stadium in Texas at 8 p.m. ET on Nov. 15. The platform is also releasing the limited series Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson (Nov. 7), which goes behind the scenes at the boxers' training camps, in the lead-up to the f


'Milk Street Bakes' Is a Great Cookbook for Adventurous Bakers
LifeHacker / 11h
Welcome to “ Cookbook of the Week. ” This is a series where I highlight cookbooks that are unique, easy to use, or just special to me. While finding a particular recipe online serves a quick purpose, flipping through a truly excellent cookbook has a magic all its own. I think we can all agree that one of the best ways to get recommendations is by word-of-mouth. After all, that’s kind of what we’r


Snag the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for its lowest price yet
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $99.01: As of Oct. 23, get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) for $699. That's a 12% discount and the lowest price we've seen . Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + Cellular) $699.00 at Amazon $799.00 Save $100.00 The holidays are right around the corner. If you're looking for a great smartwatch to gift someone, or you just want to snag one for yo


Soundcore earbuds, headphones, and portable speakers are all on sale for under $60 at Amazon
Mashable / 11h
SAVE UP TO 35%: Soundcore headphones, earbuds, and portable speakers are on sale this week, taking up to 35% off the list price. Best Soundcore deals at Amazon Best deal overall Soundcore by Anker Life A1 Earbuds $32.49 at Amazon (save $17.50) Best workout headphones deal Soundcore Sport X10 Workout Headphones $55.99 at Amazon (save $24) Best portable speaker deal Soundcore Glow Mini Portable Spe


Exclusive 'The Legend of Vox Machina' Season 3 clip teases another killer Vex and Vax fight
Mashable / 11h
The final three episodes of "The Legend of Vox Machina" Season premiere Oct. 24 on Prime Video. Watch an exclusive clip.


Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card review: Earn hard-to-get miles with a valuable welcome offer
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card overview The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card is one of the best cards for earning Alaska miles. Even if you don’t live on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines miles are valuable since you can use them to book flights on Oneworld partner airlines, including


AR Glasses Have AI Now, But What Does That Mean?
How-To Geek / 11h
Augmented Reality (AR) glasses are becoming affordable and compact enough to be desirable wearable gadgets. At the same time, AI technology has advanced to the point where the things these glasses can do is supercharged almost beyond imagination. With AI technology integrated with AR glasses, what does this mean for you, and for all of us as a whole?


NASA’s Pioneering Solar Sail Hits a Snag While Tumbling in Space
20Gizmodo / 11h
Mission operators are analyzing a small bend in one of the spacecraft's composite booms.


You Can Now Get Fined $51,744 for Writing a Fake Review Online
100+Gizmodo / 11h
The FTC's ban on writing, buying, or selling fake reviews is officially in effect.


Spirit Photography by American Photographer William H. Mumler (taken 1869–1878)
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
dirtyblondemind : Spirit Photography by American Photographer William H. Mumler (taken 1869–1878) Albumen silver print, J. Paul Getty Museum


Amazon Offers Govee Outdoor Smart Lights at Record Low Price for Halloween
Gizmodo / 12h
Save 36% on Govee's voice-controlled permanent outdoor lights for a limited time.


Obscure Fungus Shows Signs of Rudimentary Intelligence
44Futurism / 12h
Fungus Among Us A team of researchers in Japan has made a cool discovery while studying an obscure fungus called Phanerochaete velutina : it can not only recognize shapes, but even communicate information about its surroundings throughout its entire fungal network. "You'd be surprised at just how much fungi are capable of," said Tohoku University forest ecology associate professor Yu Fukasawa in


Samsung has 'no plans' to launch a cheap Galaxy Z Fold phone, but it definitely should
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
If like me you were hoping we might see a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold FE – i.e. an affordable alternative to Samsung’s pricey foldable phones – then I have some bad news. According to Samsung itself, there’s no plans to launch a cheaper foldable for the time being. Samsung has just launched a new foldable; specifically it’s a new Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition with some exclusive upgrades such as wide


McDonald’s deadly Quarter Pounder E. coli outbreak is likely bigger than we know
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
One person is dead and 48 others across 10 states have been sickened in an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that appears to be linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders and the slivered onions used on the burgers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. McDonald's has paused distribution of the slivered onions and removed Quarter Pounders from the menus of restaurants in areas known to b


The One Piece Fan Letter Anime Special Is Basically the Fandom’s Look Back
23Gizmodo / 12h
While One Piece is on hiatus, Toei Animation has reminded fans why they love the Straw Hat Pirates so much.


PDF documents are being hijacked with malicious QR codes
8 TTPs•
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a specific phishing tactic which has become increasingly popular - including malicious QR codes in .PDF files. Researchers from Barracuda said that in the three months between June and September 2024, they observed (and later analyzed) more than half a million of phishing emails employing this tactic. By sharing QR codes in .PDF files, threat actors are doing a


Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
61Wired / 12h
Russia, Iran, and China are targeting the US election with an evolving array of influence operations in the last days of campaign season.


The 7 best cruises from Los Angeles
The Points Guy / 12h
Los Angeles serves as a West Coast hub for some of the best cruise destinations out of the U.S. With two convenient departure points — the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — cruisers have easy access to trips ranging from tropical getaways in Mexico to scenic excursions along the Pacific Coast and up to Canada. Whether you’re seeking a short weekend escape or a longer exploration of the


I Took My iPhone Lock Screen to the Next Level With These Shortcuts
100+How-To Geek / 12h
There are so many things that you can do to make your iPhone's lock screen and home screen truly yours. Swapping out the default Camera and Flashlight shortcuts with something else is just one of them.


Airlines Are Ignoring These 100 U.S. Routes Desperate For Non-Stop Flights—What’s Really Holding Them Back
View from the Wing / 12h
Here are the 100 busiest airline routes without non-stop service today, and what passengers are paying to connect for each one. Continue reading ...


Take up to 43% off Govee lights and dazzle your neighbors this holiday season
Mashable / 12h
GET UP TO $43 OFF: As of Oct. 23, you can get up to 43% off select Govee products, including the brand's showstopping outdoor light display. Our top picks: Best permanent outdoor light deal Govee RGBIC Permanent Outdoor Lights $219.99 at Amazon (save $60) Best ground light deal Govee RBGICW Outdoor Ground Lights $39.99 at Amazon (save $20) Best indoor light deal Govee RGB LED Strip Lights $45 at


Scope out the best dash cam deals this week and protect yourself on the road
Mashable / 12h
You never know what's going to happen out on the road. Protect yourself with a dash cam on sale at Amazon now: Best dash cam deals Best Dash Cam Deal Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam $281.44 at Amazon (Save $118.55) Best Mid-Range Dash Cam Deal Garmin Dash Cam $198.99 at Amazon (Save $61) Best Budget Dash Cam Deal Miofive 4K Dash Cam $139.99 at Amazon (Save $58) Every time you get into your car, you're ta


Amazon deal of the day: Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 7 has a new record-low price
Mashable / 12h
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 23: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (40mm, Bluetooth) $239.72 at Amazon (save $60.27) BEST BEAUTY TECH DEAL Shark HT212 SmoothStyle with storage bag $89.99 at Amazon (save $30) BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $29.99 at Amazon (save $30 with on-page coupon) BEST LAPTOP DEAL Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256


Good news! Soon Windows 11 updates won't take forever thanks to 24H2's speed boost
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Windows 11 users, I have some good news (for a change) about the new feature update for 2024, version 24H2 . Thanks to major improvements to how the Windows Update app works, 24H2 will be installed faster than previous major updates. Microsoft published a blog post explaining how it’s been working on changes behind the scenes that speed up how updates are installed, and the process will draw sign


Turkish Aerospace Company Attacked by Gunmen, Four Dead and 14 Wounded
Gizmodo / 12h
Turkey's interior minister is calling it a 'terrorist attack' and there appears to be an ongoing hostage situation.


Virgin River has officially been renewed for season 7 and I can't wait to see the next chapter of Netflix's best love story
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While Virgin River season 6 fans have already saved the date for Mel Monroe and Jack Sheridan's wedding , there's more good news: the hit romantic drama has been renewed for season 7 ahead of the season 6 premiere on December 19. Netflix officially confirmed the news, posting a video on social media with the cast announcing that Virgin River has been renewed (see below). This won't come as a huge


iOS 18.1 Will Fix iPhone 16's Random Restart Bug
LifeHacker / 12h
The iPhone 16 series has been suffering from a curious bug—random restarts. People using the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max have reported that their phones have been restarting on their own for seemingly no reason. Plenty of people have posted confirmation of this problem on Reddit and Apple's own support forums , and now Apple has acknowledged the problem and confirmed that a fix is


Qualcomms Legal Woes Threaten the Windows on ARM Rollout
100+How-To Geek / 12h
Arm Holdings is terminating Qualcomm's license to utilize ARM intellectual property. This action, which will be finalized in 60 days, could scrub Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Elite desktop chipsets from the market and derail the company's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite platform.


Microsoft Is Making Office Files Less Confusing on Mobile
How-To Geek / 12h
Microsoft is changing how Excel, PowerPoint, and Word files open on phones and tablets. The change should help eliminate confusion over documents opening in different apps across iPhone and Android.


Former OpenAI Researcher Says Company Broke Copyright Law
52NYT > Technology / 12h
Suchir Balaji helped gather and organize the enormous amounts of internet data used to train the startup’s ChatGPT chatbot.


You can try Monster Hunter Wilds next week, months before its February 28 release date
Engadget / 12h
One of the biggest games on the not-too-distant horizon is Monster Hunter Wilds . While the next edition of Capcom's blockbuster series has a February 28 release date, you'll be able to get a taste of it in an open beta test that's taking place next week. PlayStation Plus subscribers will be the first to check out this beta starting at 11PM ET on Monday, October 28. That test will run for 48 hour


DuckDuckGo will be making more early-stage investments in privacy-focused startups
42TechCrunch / 12h
DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search alternative to Google, wants to put money into startups that have a similar focus on privacy. The company says that it’s actively seeking startups looking for investment, or startups that might be interested in partnering up or being acquired. In a blog post today, the company name-checked its SVP of finance, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For p


Google releases tech to watermark AI-generated text
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Google is making SynthID Text, its technology that lets developers watermark and detect text written by generative AI models, generally available. SynthID Text can be downloaded from the AI platform Hugging Face and Google’s updated Responsible GenAI Toolkit. “We’re open-sourcing our SynthID Text watermarking tool,” the company wrote in a post on X. “Available freely to developers […] © 2024 Tech


The CES 2025 keynote speech will take place at Sphere with Delta CEO Ed Bastian
Engadget / 12h
Delta Air Lines is no stranger to CES, one of the largest tech events in the world. Today, the company announced that Delta CEO Ed Bastian will be a keynote speaker at CES 2025, which takes place from January 7 to January 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Most notable is where this is happening — Bastian’s keynote will take place at Sphere, the immersive entertainment venue that has so far played host to a


Redeem your points and miles: How to search flight award availability for the major airlines
The Points Guy / 12h
Becoming an advanced award traveler requires mastering two skills: earning points and miles and effectively redeeming them. By taking advantage of the best travel rewards credit cards , you can master the first skill. However, the second skill can be more challenging. At TPG, we help you redeem your transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points, American Express Membership Rewards points, Citi Thank


How Useful Are Smart Speakers in the Kitchen? We Found Out
How-To Geek / 12h
Smart speakers have a lot of uses, but have you thought about using one in your kitchen? I've had a smart speaker in my kitchen for years, and I honestly couldn't live without it. Here are some of the ways I use my kitchen speaker every day.


iPhone 16 Plus Review: Underestimated
How-To Geek / 12h
This is the iPhone 16 Plus, the larger variant of Apple's base models, and what I've spent the last two years calling the perfect work horse. Sure, I spend my time making video reviews today, but I'm not sure if you've noticed that my content mostly focuses on just how useful a product is.


Best Buy is treating most of November like Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
Best Buy unveiled its elaborate Black Friday plans Monday, becoming the first — and so far only — major retailer to do so. Just like last year, Best Buy will stretch its holiday deals well beyond the 24-hour bounds of actual Black Friday, peppering them across multiple savings events and formats. Its official Black Friday sale will begin more than a week ahead of time, raising the question of whe


Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique
24Gizmodo / 12h
Food insecurity threatens billions, and the solution may lie in a plant cultivation technique far more efficient than nature.


Amazon Adds Gasoline and EV Charging Discounts to Prime
56Gizmodo / 12h
It's another benefit to keep you from canceling your membership.