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The PS5 Pro version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard will feature ray traced ambient occlusion and other notable enhancements
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 14min
The PS5 Pro version of Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have some enhancements compared to the version on the base console, developer BioWare has confirmed. The news comes from a blog post on EA's official website written by studio technical director Maciej Kurowski. In addition to global release times and system requirements for its PC version, Kurowski broke down what enhancements players can exp


This game-changing vibration plate exercise machine is on sale for 20% off
Mashable / 15min
SAVE $40: As of Oct. 16, the LifePro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: LifePro LifePro Waver Vibration Plate Exercise Machine $159.99 at Amazon $199.99 Save $40.00 We've heard it all before. Every now and then a new fitness machine comes along and promises to get you your dream body without any


Kenya’s Octavia gets $3.9M seed to remove carbon from air
TechCrunch / 21min
As calls for urgent climate action persist, technologies to help remove the heat-trapping greenhouse gases from the atmosphere are also emerging globally. In Africa, Octavia Carbon, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) startup is leading the efforts. Octavia, founded in Kenya two years ago, builds DAC machines that it uses to capture carbon, a greenhouse gas […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For

Nvidia rumored to launch whole range of next-gen GPUs by March 2025, including RTX 5060 and 5060 Ti – but we’re not convinced
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
Something weird might be happening with Nvidia’s next-gen GPUs , because if the rumor mill is to be believed, we’re going to get a whole bunch of Blackwell GeForce graphics cards in the near future – including RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 models. As you may recall, all the chatter on Blackwell was about the flagship RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 until recently when the RTX 5070 came into the conversation , appa


Nothing's next wild design idea is this glow-in-the-dark Phone 2a
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21min
As our Nothing Phone 2a Plus review will tell you, Nothing phones are some of the most distinctive and unusual in terms of their design choices – all glyphs and swirls – and its next handset might go to a whole new level in this regard. Check the brand's social media and official website pages (via Android Authority ), and you'll see an update on the Community Edition of the Nothing Phone 2a . Af


Skullcandy Push ANC Active Review: Great Sound, but Glitchy
How-To Geek / 24min
The Skullcandy Push ANC Active True Wireless Earbuds had me looking forward to great sound, ANC, transparency mode, and other features to meet my active lifestyle and keep me listening while working out. Sadly, these earbuds didn't quite hit the mark. While they delivered good sound and many customization options, some annoying glitches overshadowed anything they did well.


Qantas Adds Darwin To Singapore Flights With Airbus A220
One Mile at a Time / 33min
Qantas is introducing new service to Singapore, though it’ll look a bit different than the carrier’s other service to Asia… Qantas’ Darwin to Singapore route launches March 2025 As of March 30, 2025, Qantas will add a new nonstop flight between Darwin (DRW) and Singapore (SIN). This service will be operated 5x weekly with the following schedule: QF281 Darwin to Singapore departing 3:55PM arriving


The latest Pixel Drop is here, bringing upgrades to cameras, Call Screen, and more
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 36min
If you own a Pixel phone, then you don’t need to wait for major new Android releases to get new and improved software features, as Google regularly rolls out Pixel Drops – and this month’s Pixel Drop contains plenty of worthwhile upgrades. First up, there are some new photo and video features, with the Pixel 8 series getting the Pixel 9 ’s upgraded Audio Magic Eraser. This now lets you separate v


UK CEOs ignore IT data when making big decisions


TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 43min
According to new data from Confluent, the majority of UK business leaders (86%) find themselves having to make decisions “faster than ever before,” but they’re overlooking key data. Despite increased pressure, more than half (57%) of the 200 high-level executives included in the survey claim to have less time than they used to. With nine in 10 agreeing that real-time decision-making has become im


Upgrade your sound system and secure a massive saving with this JBL deal
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SAVE $625: As of Oct. 16, the JBL Bar 9.1 Sound System is reduced to $569.95 at Amazon. That's a 53% discount on list price, and the lowest price in over a year. Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Bar 9.1 Channel Soundbar System $569.95 at Amazon $1,199.95 Save $630.00 Cozy season is upon us, which means much more time in front of the TV, watching movies, and binge-watching your favorite shows


TikTok's retro dating dance trends harken back to the days of courtship
Mashable / 44min
TikTok is in its Regency Era with creators dancing their way to love. The most popular dance trend on the platform sees men appeal to a woman's father with their dance moves. Before breaking into dance, men lip sync to a sound ripped from Gilmore Girl 's Kirk's (Sean Gunn) bizarre Season 2 short film . In the soundbite Kirk (and the chorus of TikTok boys) say, "I love your daughter." Kirk's love


Fall is the most overrated season
Mashable / 44min
As a chill begins to take hold in the air — well, kind of — folks are eagerly thumbing through their sweater collections, stirring soups, and lining up for their pumpkin spice lattes. The Fall Industrial Complex tells us it's a beautiful, cozy yet temperate time of the year. But I'm here to say fall is completely overrated. Multiple surveys have shown fall is Americans' favorite season. A 2022 po


Webb telescope just snapped view of a distant world before it disappears
Mashable / 44min
We live in a golden age of planet discovery . Astronomers are using modern telescopes, both on Earth and in space , to find or zoom in on planets well beyond our solar system, called exoplanets . Some are super-Earths . Some are Earth-sized. Some are gas giants. And beyond. All these planetary finds, of which there are now over 5,700 confirmed discoveries, help us grasp what's out there — and rev


Take $720 off this exercise bike and rower and workout whenever
Mashable / 44min
TL;DR: The Stamina Deluxe Conversion II Recumbent Bike/Rower is on sale for $678.99 (reg. $1,399). This at-home exercise machine offers 2-in-1 total body workouts and audio workouts on the included mv app. Opens in a new window Credit: Stamina Home Fitness Stamina Deluxe Conversion II Recumbent Bike/Rower $678.99 $1,399.99 Save $721.00 While a stationary bike might be considered traditional home


Take pics and videos with this $26 BT remote ring
Mashable / 44min
TL;DR: This Bluetooth Remote Ring is on sale for just $25.99 —perfect for TikTok, selfies, and even e-reading. In this world, convenience is king. And just when you thought things couldn't get more convenient in the tech department, this Bluetooth Remote Ring comes along to level up. This small but mighty gadget allows you to control your apps, scroll through TikTok, take photos, and even turn pa


Find your next binge with BitMar streaming — get it for life for just $20
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TL;DR: Access millions of free movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and music for just $19.99 (reg. $150) with BitMar Streaming Content Finder . Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription $19.99 $150.00 Save $130.01 Tired of endlessly scrolling through streaming platforms only to realize there’s nothing new to watch? Say goodbye to decision fatigue


This next-gen gaming headset is available for under $30
Mashable / 44min
Save $20: As of Oct. 16, the Gtheos Wireless Gaming Headset is on sale for $29.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 40% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Gtheos Gtheos 2.4GHz Wireless Gaming Headset $29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00 When it comes to gaming accessories , there are plenty of options in all price ranges to consider, whether you're looking for the best of the best or trying


Long careers in luxury fashion led to a $17M raise for this supply chain platform
TechCrunch / 50min
The retail sector needs Inventory planning to maintain margins and meet demand. This is getting harder because there are now many distribution channels, more complex supply chains, and shorter sales cycles. Mid-market retailers and premium brands have less firepower than the retail giants and tend to rely on legacy software. Founded in 2020, Autone aims […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.


Qantas Resuming Airbus A380 Flights To DFW
One Mile at a Time / 55min
Qantas has just announced some updates to its schedule. With this, we’re going to see the airline restore Airbus A380 service to another airport in the United States. Qantas A380 will fly from Sydney to Dallas as of August 2025 As of August 11, 2025, Qantas intends to resume flying the Airbus A380 on its route between Sydney (SYD) and Dallas Fort Worth (DFW). For context, the route operates with


'Daily Show' mocks Trump's very weird 40-minute dance during town hall
Mashable / 1h
"Daily Show" host Desi Lydic has broken down Trump's 40-minute dancing session during a recent town hall.


The Samsung ViewFinity S5 Monitor is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon
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SAVE $150: As of Oct. 16, the Samsung ViewFinity S5 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 43% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung ViewFinity S5 $199.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $150.00 When staring at a screen all day, a high-quality monitor really makes all the difference. Especially if after work you relax by looking at more screens. So why not upgrade to t


This popular water flosser is available for under $20 at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
Save $20: As of Oct. 16, the Bitvae C5 Water Dental Flosser is on sale for $19.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 50% on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bitvae Water Floss $19.99 $39.99 Save $20.00 Of all the products that trend on social media , one that encourages good dental hygiene can't be a bad thing. Yes, water flossers have been going viral lately, and we doubt you've been


Mini crossword answers for October 16
Mashable / 1h
The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium , the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts. But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers y


Hurdle hints and answers for October 16
Mashable / 1h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give


NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 16
Mashable / 1h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over th


Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 16 (#493)
How-To Geek / 1h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.


Future proofing the foundations of network infrastructure
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
As applications have migrated to the cloud and employees have demanded the flexibility to work from anywhere, maintaining a secure, efficient, and scalable network infrastructure, while providing a consistent user experience, has become a top priority for IT leaders. However, many organizations find themselves facing a patchwork of security tools and struggling with the convolutedness and vulnera


Air India 777 Diverts To Canada Over Bomb Threat, Air Force Gets Involved
37One Mile at a Time / 1h
When you board an Air India flight, you probably don’t expect that your journey will end on a Royal Canadian Air Force jet. However, that’s exactly what happened for some passengers yesterday, after their flight diverted to the northern portion of Canada… Chicago-bound Air India jet diverts to Iqaluit, Canada This incident happened yesterday (Tuesday, October 15, 2024), and involves Air India fli


NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 16, 2024
Mashable / 1h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr


NYT Strands hints, answers for October 16
Mashable / 1h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of


Guide To Delta One Lounges (Access & Locations)
30One Mile at a Time / 3h
While Delta is by many metrics considered the most premium airline in the United States, one area where the airline has historically lagged the competition is when it comes to premium lounges dedicated to international passengers. American has Flagship Lounges and United has Polaris Lounges , while Delta hasn’t had dedicated international lounges… until recently. Fortunately this is starting to c


Support automation firm Capacity grows with new cash and acquisitions
TechCrunch / 3h
David Karandish has been busy. Capacity, his support automation company, was planning a $5 million “bridge round” to help the company reach the break-even point. But TVC Capital, Toloka.vc, and the venture’s other backers had something grander in mind. So they threw in an additional $21 million for what became Capacity’s $26 million Series D. […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person



AI maturity: An organizational guide for AI-powered transformation
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As the transformative power of Generative AI reaches new heights, the technology is reshaping the way nearly every organization around the world works, collaborates and innovates. However, adoption and progress is uneven, with two cohorts emerging: those organizations that stalled in adopting AI tools , versus those who making progress towards realizing the opportunity. According to a recent stud


Nordic entrepreneur-led VC firm Node.vc closes €71 million first fund
20TechCrunch / 3h
From Switzerland’s Founderful to Italians Founders Fund and the Dutch Operator Fund, a new crop of European VC firms claim to operate as “entrepreneurs backing entrepreneurs.” Although it might still be early to call it a trend, Swedish fund Node.vc has now joined this group, with €71 million in funding to deploy into startups across […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on


This new scarily realistic AI-call scam is targeting Gmail users
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
For a long time, email phishing scams have often been a poorly-worded, typo-ridden, desperate plea for funds, that will of course be paid back tenfold. Well, now that our guard is down, AI is here to make sure we don’t get too comfortable. A new, hyper-realistic scam is hitting Gmail users, and the AI-powered deceptions are capable of fooling even the most tech-savvy amongst us. In this new wave


The woman who filmed Waymo’s honking robotaxis got an apology promo—then spent all day using it
26TechCrunch / 4h
Sophia Tung set up a livestream this past summer, showing self-driving Waymo cars honking from the San Francisco parking lot near her apartment at all hours of the night. As a kind of apology for the nuisance, Waymo threw an ice cream party in Tung’s building and gave Tung, a software engineer, some promo codes […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Storio is helping other businesses unlock more value from solar energy
21TechCrunch / 5h
Meet Storio, a French startup that’s focused on providing smart energy storage for commercial and industrial customers. Founded in 2023, the startup raised a €5 million seed round earlier this year (around $5.5 million at current exchange rates) and has signed its first client. Storio believes solar panels have a bright future. But the company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For perso


Stream loads of free content for life for just £16
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to BitMar, a Bing-powered streaming content finder , for only £15.28 (reg. £114.66) — no ads, just endless content. Opens in a new window Credit: BitMar BitMar Streaming Content-Finder: Lifetime Subscription £15.25 £114.66 Save £99.41 Endlessly scrolling through apps trying to find something to watch can be exhausting. That’s where BitMar steps in — think of it as your


How to watch the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 5h
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix for free on ServusTV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This season of MotoGP has kept fans guessing, and we're still not sure which rider will come out on top of the standings when everything is said and done. Jorge Martín and Francesco Bagnaia continue to battle it out at the top of the standings,


The next entry-level Kindle leaked on a UK store
Engadget / 6h
John Lewis, a high-end department store chain in the UK, briefly listed a new Kindle that's not available from anybody else. It's the upcoming 12th-generation Kindle ereader that Amazon has yet to announce, though its information has leaked quite a few times before Lewis prematurely posted a listing for it. While that listing is no longer live, Good Ereader and The Verge were able to take screens


Can an AI coach help your esports team clinch the championship?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Athletes gathering with coaches to go over their performance and plan the next game is a time-honored tradition. But the next generation of esports stars may rely on coaches with better wi-fi than whistles. Esports platform PlayVS and AI-powered game analytics provider Omnic.AI are teaming up on a double-play to help young gamers improve at a range of competitive video games, focusing on high sch


Fake tech demos, a brief history
Mashable / 6h
Elon Musk has been called out for a spate of strange fibs lately (and if anything, he should have been called out for many more ). Here's the latest: At Tesla's We, Robot event this week, the Optimus robot that served attendees drinks were not as autonomous as Musk was claiming. According to multiple reports, the Tesla robots were operated by humans using remote controls . But if it seems like Mu


Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 16
Mashable / 7h
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 16'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


How to use the latest impressive AI video generator for free
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
If you're looking for another option for producing videos using AI amid the recent avalanche of AI video generators, there is yet another new one. The latest addition to your stable is Pollo AI, and you can try it out for free right now. Pollo AI's features are noticeably easy to play with, and it can turn both text prompts and still images into high-quality videos. Pollo is a product of Hix.AI,


Viofo’s powerful new dash cam brings several world-first features - including smoother 4K video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Viofo has announced its most advanced dash cam yet, the A329. It is the world's first dash cam equipped with 4K 60fps video and could join our list of the best dash cams . While other 4K dash cams are limited to 30fps, the A329 doubles the frame rates, ensuring it records smoother video footage with what is essentially double the information. Thus, it increases your chances of capturing vital det


NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 16
Mashable / 8h
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


Former Palantir CISO Dane Stuckey joins OpenAI to lead security
TechCrunch / 10h
Dane Stuckey, the former CISO of analytics firm Palantir, has joined OpenAI as its newest CISO, serving alongside OpenAI head of security Matt Knight. Stuckey announced the move in a post on X Tuesday evening. “Security is germane to OpenAI’s mission,” he said. “It is critical we meet the highest standards for compliance, trust, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


Spider-Man and His Rogues Invade NYCC Along With The Substance, The Goonies, and More
Gizmodo / 10h
io9 rounds up some of our favorite exclusive art coming to New York Comic Con this week.


Our favorite startups from Pear VC’s invitational demo day
22TechCrunch / 10h
Pear VC, a prominent seed-focused venture firm, invites about 20 startups per semi-annual sessions to its coveted PearX accelerator. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Apple Engineers Show How Flimsy AI ‘Reasoning’ Can Be
400+Wired / 10h
The new frontier in large language models is the ability to “reason” their way through problems. New research from Apple says it's not quite what it's cracked up to be.


From vet bills to dog food: Earn points, miles and cash-back rewards on pet expenses
The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When maximizing points and miles for your family, there’s no reason to leave the furriest family members out of the fun. Whether you have a points pup or a first-class feline, there are plenty of ways to turn those monthly orders for food, toys, pet supplies and more into your next vacation (we’re just not responsibl


FIFA signs up Lenovo as official tech partner for World Cup 2026 and beyond
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Lenovo has been announced as the official technology partner for FIFA, the governing body covering world football. The deal, announced at Lenovo Tech World 2024 , will cover the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, as well as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil. It will see Lenovo offer its full range of computing technologies in a bid to make the world’s most popul


The secret online lives of high schoolers: FX's 'Social Studies' lifts the veil
Mashable / 11h
Day after day of nothing to do other than scroll — on Insta, on TikTok, on YouTube. This was the reality for the teens of Social Studies , the FX docuseries that chronicled their lives as they slowly returned to the normalcy shattered by COVID. Esteemed photographer and documentarian Lauren Greenfield ( THIN, The Queen of Versailles, Generation Wealth ) followed a diverse group of L.A.-area kids


The Wild Robot, the #2 Movie at the Box Office, Is Already at Home
81Gizmodo / 11h
Featuring the voices of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and Mark Hamill, one of the year's best films is now available digitally.


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, October 16 (game #493)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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 Wednesday, October 16 (game #227)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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 Wednesday, October 16 (game #996)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
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


Sony's Until Dawn movie gets April 25 release date
Engadget / 11h
Sony announced in January that it planned to create a movie adaptation of its 2015 PlayStation game Until Dawn and the project is moving quickly through production. Earlier this month, director David F. Sandberg posted on Instagram that the film had wrapped shooting, and today Sony production house Screen Gems announced that the movie's release date will be April 25, 2025. Until Dawn became a cul


Drugmakers can keep making off-brand weight-loss drugs as FDA backpedals
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Facing a lawsuit , the Food and Drug Administration has decided to reconsider its decision to take popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs off of the national shortage list, which will allow compounding pharmacies to continue selling cheaper copycat versions—at least for now. A trade organization representing compounding pharmacies sued the agency last week over its October 2 announcement that the


FCC Republican opposes regulation of data caps with analogy to coffee refills
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
The Federal Communications Commission is taking a closer look at how broadband data caps affect consumers, and is considering whether it has authority to regulate how Internet service providers impose such caps. Democrats are spearheading the effort over the opposition of the FCC's Republican minority. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel floated a plan to open a formal inquiry into data caps in Ju


North Korean hackers use newly discovered Linux malware to raid ATMs
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Ars Technica - All content / 11h
In the beginning, North Korean hackers compromised the banking infrastructure running AIX, IBM’s proprietary version of Unix. Next, they hacked infrastructure running Windows. Now, the state-backed bank robbers have expanded their repertoire to include Linux. The malware, tracked under the name FASTCash, is a remote access tool that gets installed on payment switches inside compromised networks t


Plants and Forests Absorbed Almost No Carbon Last Year, Shocking Climate Scientists
Futurism / 12h
Sink Collapse The Earth's natural defenses against carbon emissions could be breaking down. Our planet has historically been home to natural "carbon sinks," or sites like forests and oceans that naturally remove potentially atmosphere-damaging carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. But as The Guardian reports , preliminary data from an international team of researchers shows that 2023 — the hottest


The iPad mini 7 is now the cheapest way to get Apple Intelligence - here’s why it could be the best too
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Apple has formally announced the new iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence compatibility. As an iPad mini fan since the original first launched in 2012, the tiny tablet has a soft spot in my heart, and this new model could have one in yours, too. Up until today, the M2 Mac mini was the cheapest way to try Apple Intelligence, but it’s not portable and needs extra peripherals to us


Toho Animation Acquires Gkids and Aims to Bring More Japanese Media to the U.S.
Gizmodo / 12h
Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron 's parallel Oscar triumphs apparently made the two want to go steady.


How to View All User Accounts on Windows 11
How-To Geek / 12h
Do you want to find out all the user accounts that exist on your Windows 11 PC? If so, you have both graphical and command-line methods to list existing accounts. Ill show you the various ways to do that.


This underwater dog robot comes with its own horror soundtrack
Engadget / 12h
The dog-esque robots created by the likes of Boston Dynamics and MAB Robotics are already horrifying thanks to a mix of the “Metalhead” episode of Black Mirror and humanity’s natural apprehension for an uncertain future. This one highlighted by TechCrunch really got under my skin in an unnatural way. MAB’s Honey Badger Legged Robot can walk underwater and they took it on a test run for its YouTub


YouTube Is Rolling Out a Bunch of New (and Free) Features
LifeHacker / 12h
Sometimes it pays to be a paid subscriber, as when YouTube releases a batch of new features for those who subscribe to Premium—leaving out those of us who use the platform for free. But today, we're all benefitting: The company's latest roundup of new features and changes applies to all YouTube users, both free and Premium, including one feature that was previous available exclusively to paid sub


How Tesla’s plans for ‘unsupervised FSD’ and robotaxis could run into red tape
TechCrunch / 12h
During Tesla’s much-hyped robotaxi reveal event last week, CEO Elon Musk said he expects Tesla to release an “unsupervised” version of FSD, the automaker’s advanced driver assistance system, in Texas and California in 2025 on certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. He also said Tesla would begin production on its robotaxis – which are […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use onl


Razer's Kishi Ultra Controller Just Got Better
How-To Geek / 12h
Razer has rolled out a new firmware update for its Kishi Ultra mobile gaming controller, bringing a host of new features, faster performance and better responsiveness.


JLab Just Released $30 Earbuds With ANC
How-To Geek / 12h
When you see active noise cancelling in the spec sheet for earbuds, you probably think of earbuds that are north of $100 and often over $200 as well. That doesn't necessarily need to be the case. Case in point, JLab just launched ANC earbuds at a $30 price point.


AI Web Crawlers Are Ruining the Internet
How-To Geek / 12h
AI web crawlers seem like a great idea on paper. Who doesn't want a web crawler that can automatically index things and dynamically adjust its SEO rules? While this seems like a dream, the overhead is killing web pages and frustrating system admins.


Is 'The Wild Robot' streaming? Here's how to watch it at home.
Mashable / 12h
How to watch 'The Wild Robot' at a glance: BEST WAY TO WATCH NOW Rent or buy 'The Wild Robot' on YouTube $19.99 or $29.99 BEST WAY TO WATCH LATER Peacock Premium yearly subscription $79.99/year (save