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Elon Musk’s ‘Free’ Starlink for Hurricane Helene Victims Will Cost at Least $400
1KGizmodo / 10h
Upon inspection, the offer of a free month of Starlink service seems to be the type of deal you might give to any new customer.

Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer and figurehead of doomerism, wins Nobel Prize
300+MIT Technology Review / 18h
Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist whose pioneering work on deep learning in the 1980s and ’90s underpins all of the most powerful AI models in the world today, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Speaking on the phone to the Academy minutes after the announcement, Hinton said he was flabbergasted: “I had no idea this would happen. I’m ver


Netflix incurs the wrath of the gods as Jeff Goldblum-starring Kaos series is reportedly canceled after one season
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
Netflix has incurred the wrath of its fanbase after the streaming titan reportedly canceled its dark comedy Greek mythology-inspired series Kaos after one season. According to one of the show's stars Aurora Perrineau, the Jeff Goldblum-starring TV Original won't be back for a second season following its apparent axing. Indeed, in a now-deleted Instagram post – as first reported by What's on Netfl




The power of AI in predicting the unpredictable
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Before the pandemic, many companies prioritized efficiency and lean supply chain models, focusing on minimizing inventory and ensuring products were available just in time to meet customer demand. This approach was aimed at reducing costs and maximizing operational efficiency, with limited buffers for unforeseen disruptions. Operations were centered on reducing waste and increasing efficiency, st


The Tech industry's vulnerabilities exposed by CrowdStrike outage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19min
On July 19, approximately 8.5 million Windows machines were blocked causing flight cancellations, banking disruptions and media outages around the world. Major US airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta had to cancel flights due to communication problems. Banks and stock exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, Lloyds Bank, and South Africa's Capitec, faced simila


The Boring Company’s Las Vegas loop is attracting riders, and trespassers
TechCrunch / 59min
The Boring Company’s 2.4-mile underground Loop in Las Vegas is proving anything but boring for management, with at least 67 trespassing occurrences since 2022, according to a deep dive by Fortune. Designed for Tesla models to shuttle passengers underneath the Las Vegas Convention center, others who’ve found their way into the tunnels include a skateboarder, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser


US says it may break up Google after landmark case
22BBC News / 1h
The measures could include "structural requirements” to stop firm from dominating the internet searches.


Score a Windows 11 Pro lifetime license for £15.25
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Through 27 October, pay only £15.25 (reg. £151.96) for a lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro at the Mashable Shop. That's a savings of 89%. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Windows 11 Pro: Lifetime License £15.25 at the Mashable Shop £151.96 Save £136.71 You don't necessarily have to buy a new computer to upgrade your tech arsenal. Sometimes, all it takes is insta


What the Hell Is ‘Agentic’ AI on the new MediaTek Dimensity Flagship Mobile Chip?
Gizmodo / 3h
Every chipmaker is going for broke on AI, but Mediatek’s Dimensity 9400 SoC pushes the idea of "agentic" AI that's capable of controlling your phone for you.


U.S. Outlines Google Search Changes It’s Weighing in Antitrust Case
NYT > Technology / 3h
They include making Google’s data available to rivals and forcing it to break off parts of the company, the Justice Department said in a court filing.


Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 9
Mashable / 4h
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 9'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: Mahjong


This ChatGPT Integration Nothing Earbuds Are Cheaper Than AirPods Pro, 25% Off for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 5h
What does it mean for earbuds to have ChatGPT integration? Time to try them for only $119


NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 9
Mashable / 5h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e


Bitcoin Documentary ‘Money Electric’ Reopens Search for Satoshi Nakamoto
NYT > Technology / 5h
The identity of the pseudonymous Bitcoin creator has eluded sleuths for years. But does finding the real Mr. Nakamoto really matter?


DJI Neo review: The best $200 drone ever made
28Engadget / 5h
When DJI revealed its tiny $200 Neo drone, I immediately saw how it could fit into my vlogger’s toolkit to supplement my Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro . Flying those sophisticated drones is a whole thing that requires planning. But the Neo can be launched spontaneously to grab quick and fun shots, thanks to features like palm takeoff and voice control. That ease of use also makes it ideal for the so


Unmasking Bitcoin Creator Satoshi Nakamoto—Again
53Wired / 5h
A new HBO documentary takes a swing at uncovering the real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, inventor of Bitcoin. But without incontrovertible proof, the myth lives on.


Marriott’s “Middle Class” Hotel Brand With Few Standards Gets A Name
97One Mile at a Time / 6h
Several months back, Marriott revealed plans to launch a new hotel brand in the United States, with few brand standards, making it an easy conversion brand for developers. At the time, this was using the working name Project Mid-T, with the official name to be announced in the future. Well, there’s now an interesting update , as Marriott has just named the brand… and it’s not a new brand at all.


Stay somewhere off the beaten path with the best camping deals this Prime Day
Mashable / 6h
The best Prime Big Deal Days camping deals Best hydration deal Camelbak Lobo 9 Bike Hydration Pack $62.99 at Amazon (Save $37.01) Best tent deal Portal 6-person tent with screen room $151.99 at Amazon (Save $48) Best fire pit deal Cuisinart Cleanburn smokeless fire pit $142.49 at Amazon (Save $87.50) Planning a camping trip? It might be a little brisk outside as we head into fall proper, but some


SAS EuroBonus’ Amazing Million Points Promotion
One Mile at a Time / 7h
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has just joined the SkyTeam alliance , having switched from Star Alliance. This came after the airline emerged from bankruptcy protection, and is now partly owned by Air France-KLM. Well, the airline has just launched what I’d consider to be the most fun and gamified promotion we’ve seen from any airline loyalty program in a really long time. Fly 15 SkyTeam airlines, e


I’ve been waiting for Bose’s cute, green headphones to go on sale and they have for Prime Day
Mashable / 7h
SAVE $150: Bose's QuietComfort headphones are down to $199 from their retail price of $349 this Prime Day. Bose QuietComfort headphones $199.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $150.00 If you step into my boyfriend’s and my apartment, it’d be pretty easy to guess our favorite color. We have green bedding, a green shower curtain, green plants everywhere — heck, I’m evening typing this on a green keyboard. S


My Favorite Projector Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 7h
October Prime Day is in full swing, and there are a plethora of deals available right now. There are too many Amazon devices seeing their lowest price ever to count, the PlayStation 5 Slim is still in stock at its lowest price, and you can get actually a good quality pair of headphones at a steep discount. Another deal I'm excited about is the Yaber K2s, my favorite smart projector, which hit a n


The Best PC Gaming Deals Right Now During October Prime Day


LifeHacker / 7h
If you missed out on Prime Day savings in July, don’t sweat it. Amazon is back with its October Prime Day , and I've scoured through the options to find some solid deals for PC gamers. Whether you’re looking for parts to upgrade your system, want an entirely new system, or need more gear for your setup, I've gathered up deals that’ll help you get the job done. And with other retailers jumping on


Kevin Smith Has Exciting Plans for Dogma‘s Anniversary
500+Gizmodo / 7h
The controversial comedy starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon celebrates 25 years next month and may rise from the dead.


X is back in Brazil after a five-week ban
Engadget / 7h
X is coming back online in Brazil after officials lifted a ban that took the service offline for five weeks. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Tuesday that regulators could “take steps to resume the platform's service” as the company had complied with the court’s demands. The order for now ends a long-running dispute between Elon Musk’s X and Moraes. Moraes had demanded X block certa


Amazon Prime Day: Here Are 20 Amazing Deals to Save up to 80% This Tuesday Night
Gizmodo / 7h
Here is our selection of the best deals from the first day of Prime Day.


The White House has started posting on Reddit
Engadget / 7h
Social media can play a critical role in spreading information (and misinformation) during a crisis. In an effort to promote the former and curb the latter, the White House has started getting active on Reddit. The profile was created on January 7, 2021, the day after insurrectionists stormed the Capitol in Washington DC. However, today was the first time the account did any public posting. All o


Should Babies Be Allowed In First Class? Of Course…
200+One Mile at a Time / 7h
The topic of whether or not babies and young kids should be allowed in first or business class tends to be controversial. I recently shared our experience flying across the Atlantic with our son , and a couple of people expressed outrage at the thought of traveling with young kids in premium cabins. I get it, sort of, so I wanted to address that topic in this post. My opinion is simple, and it’s


NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, October 9 (game #486)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.


NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, October 9 (game #220)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read


Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, October 9 (game #989)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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


X is cleared to go back online in Brazil
21TechCrunch / 8h
Brazil’s Supreme Court said on Tuesday that Elon Musk’s X could return online in the country, marking the end to a months-long battle between the social media platform and Brazilian officials. Addressing the reasons that X was banned in the first place, Musk agreed to take down some user accounts and appoint a legal representative […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Amazon Is Offering a Great Deal on the Older AirPods Max
LifeHacker / 8h
I love my AirPods Max, but I have a terrible time recommending them. They're quite comfortable, sound fantastic, and pair automatically with all my Apple devices. What's not to love? Well, the price: $549 is almost criminal to charge for a pair of wireless headphones, however good they are, considering there are plenty of competing products on the market that are way less expensive. However, drop


The 13 Most Misguided Movie Sequels Ever Made
LifeHacker / 8h
I haven't seen Joker: Folie à Deux yet (and I may never bother), so I won't attempt to review it, but it's clear from the film's disastrous opening weekend that the follow-up to Todd Philips' Oscar-nominated billion-dollar blockbuster is destined to generate neither the money, nor the applause of the original—despite the addition of Lady Gaga. Critical reviews are largely negative, while, unchara


The Best Deals on LG, Samsung, and Sony TVs for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 8h
Unless you have an urgent need to replace your TV, there's little reason to pay full price for a new set—and with October Prime Day deals, you don't even need to hold off until Black Friday to upgrade. Amazon has tons of TVs at steep discounts, and we've rounded up some of the best ones to check out. LG G3 4K 65-Inch OLED OLED TVs offer top-notch display quality—the ability to turn off individual


Radian Single Stage to Orbit Space Plane
Next Big Future / 8h
Radian Aerospace has $31 million of funding to develop a single stage to orbit spaceplane. It will use a 3000 meter long sled to get it up to launch speed. It will deliver 2.27 tons to anywhere on Earth in under one hour. It can land on a regular runway. The Spaceplane will be about ... Read more


This Levoit Air Purifier for Less Than $40 Is Only Available on Prime Day
Gizmodo / 8h
Stop inhaling all that filthy air for less than $40 with this can't-miss discount.


Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winning Images Show the Beauty of Life and Death
49Gizmodo / 8h
The winning images will be on display in London this week and feature remarkable shots of insects, birds, reptiles, and more.


It Isn’t Free, But The MacBook Air is Available at Ridiculous Prices For Prime Day
Gizmodo / 8h
Apple certainly did not approve this massive promotion on the MacBook Air M2 and M3.


Amazon Offers 55% Off the Anker Portable MagSafe Charger for iPhone Users This Prime Day Only
Gizmodo / 8h
The Anker 622 magnetic battery and foldable phone stand charger is more than half off for Prime Day.


300+ October Prime Day deals selected by experts who have been tracking deal pricing for years
Mashable / 8h
UPDATE: Oct. 8, 2024, 8:30 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest Prime Big Deal Days deals. The best Prime Big Deal Days deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,699 at Amazon (save $300) Best Amazon device deal Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) $54.99 at Amazon (save $45) Best (non-MacBook) laptop deal LG gram 14 2in1 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125H,


Google Pixel Watch 2 hits new low price for Prime Day
Mashable / 8h
SAVE $79 : The Google Pixel Watch 2 is on sale at an all-time low price on Amazon Prime Day. It'll run you $170.99, which is a 32% drop from its list price of $249.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 2 $170.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $79.00 You can get Google's Pixel Watch 2 at an all-time-low price on Amazon's Prime Day on Tuesday. It might not be the latest smartwatch off


Online experts you can trust for Hurricane Milton info
41Mashable / 8h
Hurricane Milton is the monster storm churning through the Gulf of Mexico, and is headed toward the populated Tampa Bay region of Florida. Numerous weather experts are watching the major hurricane closely, sharing real-time updates about what's being forecast as possibly the worst storm to strike Tampa in a century. The wind and storm surge predictions are so dire that both Tampa mayor Jane Casto


Scientists Just Took the Earth's "Vital Signs." They Hated What They Saw.
24Futurism / 8h
Health In Check Doctors have just taken the Earth's "vital signs." And the prognosis is not good. In an annual climate report published in the journal BioScience , an international team of scientists warn that humanity is "on the brink of an irreversible climate disaster," as we fail to stop the worst of the environmental impacts. Right now, of the 35 planetary vital signs that scientists track a


American Airlines Pilots Overthrow Union President in ALPA Merger Battle: The Fallout Begins
View from the Wing / 8h
The President of the American Airlines pilot union has been removed, recalled by the union’s board of directors in a 15-5 vote. Captain Ed Sicher, in office in 2022, had controversially sought to exclude pilots from union positions that favored merging with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which is the largest pilot union group while pilots at American have their own independent union. Con


Lyft promises upfront hourly rates and traffic delay pay for its drivers
Engadget / 8h
Contract employees of ride sharing apps and services aren’t known for having the steadiest or even sanest of pay rates . Lyft just announced some new earnings improvements for its drivers that will help cover their expenses when rides take longer than they should and show them how much they’ll earn before they pick up a fare. Lyft announced the new driver earnings improvements on its official blo


Instacart's AI-powered shopping cart turns shopping into a side quest
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Grocery shopping as a game without checkout lines could make a sometimes tedious errand more bearable thanks to an AI infusion into Instacart’s Caper Carts. Instacart augmented the smart grocery carts with new AI features. They offer a touchscreen that provides navigation guidance to the products you’re looking for, as well as personalized recommendations, discounts, and even a way to make shoppi


The iPod Shuffle is now obsolete but remains an amazing hair clip
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Pour one out or better yet, braid a French twist for the iconic iPod Shuffle. Once the world's smallest digital music player, Apple's iPod Shuffle is now relegated to the tech giant's growing scrap heap, officially joining countless other "obsolete" gear that will no longer receive service or support from the company. The distinction should come as little surprise. The last iPod Shuffle was relea


Ariana DeBose and the 'House of Spoils' cast on why they call it a "haunted fairytale."
Mashable / 9h
Ariana DeBose and Arian Moayed are joined by filmmakers, Danielle Krudy and Bridget Savage Cole in breaking down all of the elements that make 'House of Spoils' feel like a haunted fairytale.


Get the Kim Kardashian x Beats Studio Pro headphones for their lowest price yet for Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $159.96: The Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones for $189.99, down from the list price of $349.95. That's a 46% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian headphones $189.99 at Amazon $349.95 Save $159.96 Whether you're rocking with Sabrina Carpenter or thrashing to Dimmu Borgir, music connects us all. And if you're going to listen to your favor


Disney and Universal Announce Theme Park Closures Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Gizmodo / 9h
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are closing early in anticipation of the dangerous storm.


Why the ROLA Mini Pet Camera Is My Favorite Deal for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 9h
My cat is not nice. She's not patient or cute. She won't let you pet or hold her. She's all business, and she definitely doesn't play . I tried catnip, all kinds of toys, and balls of string, but Peepers was never interested until I got a Rola Cat Robot , a completely ridiculous but completely awesome robotic cat toy and surveillance camera. And for a few, glorious moments, I got her to bat a toy


Four of My Favorite Robot Lawnmowers Are on Sale for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 9h
I think big Prime sales are the perfect excuse to grab the gadget or tool you’ve been thinking of adding to your home. If you already have a robot vacuum, then you should definitely take advantage of October Prime Day to splurge on a robot lawnmower at a fantastic price. Let’s dispel with the arguments now—robot lawnmowers are a luxury, yes, but they also make maintaining a yard possible for peop


My Favorite KitchenAid Sales Happening During Prime Day
LifeHacker / 9h
KitchenAid products are reliable, well designed, and extremely popular among home cooks, but their prices are often out of reach for many of us. Fortunately, KitchenAid is having a sale during Amazon’s October Prime Day with a wide range of discounted products. I could easily create a list of just their stand mixers and attachments, but a well-rounded kitchen has more than just a single big-ticke


Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine
64BBC News / 9h
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.


This is the fastest portable SSD right now — OWC launches a Thunderbolt 5 solid state drive that can exceed 6GB/s, 2x faster than the next quickest external SSD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Other World Computing (OWC) has announced the release of its Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, available for pre-order now. This new SSD is designed to take full advantage of Thunderbolt 5, offering speeds that exceed 6000MB/s, which the company claims will make it up to twice as fast as Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 drives. The Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD is built to work with a variety of devices, incl


You Can Now Write Reviews in Plex (and Silence Critic Reviews)
How-To Geek / 9h
You can now write reviews for movies, shows, seasons, and individual episodes in Plex. However, review visibility is currently limited to friends and mutuals.


X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a recent study shows that X is more likely to quickly remove this harmful content—sometimes known as revenge porn or non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII)—if victims flag content through a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown rather than using X's mechanism for reporting NCII. In the pre-prin


Apple brings years-old features to iCloud web interface
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
In a rare event, Apple has rolled out substantial updates to the web-based iCloud interface meant to allow users to access Apple services like Mail and Photos when they're away from a Mac, iPad, or iPhone. The flagship addition is dark mode; it "will automatically match your device settings with a Light Mode or Dark Mode color scheme," Apple explains as part of the update. There is also now a way


Your doctor’s office could be reading your blood pressure all wrong
30Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Many people may be surprised to learn the proper procedure for taking a blood pressure reading—because of how different it is from what happens during their doctor's appointments. According to the American Heart Association and other medical experts , getting an accurate reading requires following a strict set of preparations: You must not eat, drink, exercise, or smoke within 30 minutes of a rea


Alleged Switch modder takes on Nintendo’s legal might without a lawyer
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
When faced with a legal threat from Nintendo, most alleged modders , ROM pirates , and/or emulator makers will simply give in to a cease-and-desist demand , reach an out of court settlement , or plead guilty rather than hiring legal representation for what could be a lengthy, costly trial. Then there's Ryan Daly, alleged owner of ModdedHardware.com, who has apparently decided to represent himself


Disney likely axed The Acolyte because of soaring costs
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
We had mixed feelings about the news in August that Disney+ had cancelled its Star Wars spinoff series The Acolyte after just one season. At the time, it seemed steadily declining ratings were to blame , particularly given the high production costs. More budgetary details have trickled out since then, indicating that the streaming series spent far more than previously reported, topping $230.1 mil


Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it released in September 2020. Highly anticipated ahead of its full unveiling, the Z Fold 2 released with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4500 mAh battery. The phone’s hallmark is, of course, a foldable 7.6-inch OLED screen with 2208×1768 pixels run


SpaceX’s next Starship launch—and first catch—could happen this weekend
29Ars Technica - All content / 9h
We may not have to wait as long as we thought for the next test flight of SpaceX's Starship rocket. The world's most powerful launcher could fly again as soon as Sunday, SpaceX says, assuming the Federal Aviation Administration grants approval. The last public statement released from the FAA suggested the agency didn't expect to determine whether to approve a commercial launch license for SpaceX'


Never Seen 50% Off the Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera for Home Security
Gizmodo / 9h
Feel safer in your home this holiday season with the wire-free smart security camera now half off for Prime Day.


Promo: 20% Off When You Redeem JetBlue Points
90One Mile at a Time / 9h
If you have any JetBlue TrueBlue points and plan to travel later this year or early next year, this is a great time to redeem them. JetBlue offering 20% off award tickets JetBlue is offering a 20% discount when you redeem TrueBlue points for select flights: This is valid for bookings made by October 9, 2024 This is valid for travel between December 4, 2024, and February 12, 2025; blackout dates o


A Major GLP-1 Drug Shortage Is Over. Some Patients Aren’t Celebrating
Wired / 9h
Mounjaro and Zepbound are now out of shortage. This should be good news—but because so many patients are taking compounded versions of these GLP-1 medications, it’s a complicated situation.


Onedrive Is Getting Better Photo Management, Faster Performance, and More
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsoft's OneDrive is receiving a major update that will allow you to "work smarter, stay organized, and relive lifes best momentsall through the magic of AI," the company announced Tuesday.


Why Overpay for a VPN? Get 73% Off NordVPN Plus 3 Free Months
Gizmodo / 9h
Black Friday isn't here yet, but NordVPN is already offering a promo deal you won't want to miss. You can get a significant discount and several free months.


From one book lover to another, these are 13 of the best Kindle book deals live for October Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
Amazon sales like Prime Big Deal Days are one of the best times to buy a Kindle on the cheap , but they can also be a great time to pick up e-books. For the first day of the two-day event that is Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has marked down tons of e-books, from self help to fiction and children's books, for prices as low as $1.99. SEE ALSO: We tried every Amazon Kindle to find the best for every


I tested (and loved) an Ooni pizza oven — this high-end one is on sale for October Prime Day
Mashable / 9h
SAVE $280 : The Ooni Karu 16 multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven is priced at a steep discount for Prime Day. It's on sale for $519.20, a 35% drop from its usual list price of $799. Opens in a new window Credit: Ooni Ooni Karu 16 Multi-Fuel Outdoor Pizza Oven $519.20 at Amazon $799.00 Save $279.80 Ooni's Karu 16 multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven — one of its premium offerings — is priced at $519.20 for Ama


Mastodon's new notifications won't blow up your phone after a viral post anymore
Engadget / 9h
Following 11 months of testing, Mastodon is releasing one of its biggest updates of the year. In a blog post attributed to CEO and founder Eugen Rochko, the non-profit detailed its 4.3 release on Tuesday, promising improvements for nearly every part of the social media experience. Perhaps most significantly, Mastodon has overhauled how notifications work. To start, the platform will now group boo


The Future of .io Websites Is Uncertain
How-To Geek / 9h
The future of the .io top-level domain (ccTLD) seems uncertain as the UK is relinquishing sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. It's an important step to ending colonialism in Africa, but potentially bad for anyone with a .io website.


Scheming Doctor Wears Disguise During Fake COVID Shot Murder Plot
Futurism / 9h
In England, a doctor injected his mom's boyfriend with a toxic substance while wearing a disguise in an attempt to prevent the older man from inheriting property. As CBS News reports , Sunderland, UK-based doctor Thomas Kwan has been found guilty after admitting to the complex murder plot, which involved him tricking his mom's partner into thinking he was giving him a COVID booster shot. In Janua


Fei-Fei Li picks Google Cloud, where she led AI, as World Labs’ main compute provider
26TechCrunch / 9h
Cloud providers are chasing after AI unicorns, and the latest is Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs. The startup just tapped Google Cloud as its primary compute provider to train AI models, a deal that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. But Li’s tenure as chief scientist of AI at Google Cloud wasn’t a factor, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Short sellers accuse Roblox of inflating user stats and enabling child exploitation
Engadget / 9h
A research company published a damning report about Roblox on Tuesday, accusing the company of inflating its active user counts and enabling predatory behavior on the platform. Although Hindenburg Research has a somewhat notorious reputation, the report at least raises questions about the platform’s safety and viability. First, Hindenburg Research is known for taking deep dives into public compan


‘Metaphor: ReFantazio’ Is the Future of RPGs
33Wired / 10h
Atlus’ new game from Persona designer Katsura Hashino is about to transform fantasy games—with anxiety.


Windows 11 Will Soon Sync Passkeys Across PCs
29How-To Geek / 10h
Microsoft just announced some upcoming features thatll make passkeys better on Windows 11. Youll soon be able to create, save, and sync passkeys on Windows 11 with a reworked Windows Hello interface.


Hasbro Courts Spiritual Disaster With an Exorcist Ouija Board
27Gizmodo / 10h
Captain Howdy is standing by now to chat from the great beyond.


Get Ready to Sparkle with 45% off a Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush this Prime Day
Gizmodo / 10h
Take better care of your teeth without spending a fortune thanks to Amazon Prime Day.


The White House joins Reddit and shares hurricane information
24TechCrunch / 10h
VP Kamala Harris is on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, FEMA has a page dedicated to fighting the rumors circulating on social media about the hurricanes, and now the White House is on Reddit. It’s clear that the traditional means of disseminating news and information to the general U.S. population have changed. As a big […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Right-Wing Influencers Claim ‘They’ Defeated Physics, Geoengineered Hurricane Milton
100+Wired / 10h
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and a whole host of conspiracy theorists are claiming the hurricane was planned in order to harm Republicans. Climate experts tell WIRED that’s impossible.


Plane flies into Hurricane Milton, captures turbulent footage
Mashable / 10h
Flying through the most powerful hurricanes is part of the job. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Hurricane Hunters — brazen pilots and storm researchers — journey through storms like Florida-bound Hurricane Milton and work as a high-altitude weather station. They collect invaluable data about storms which are fed to forecasters and their computer models , allowing for the mos


How to Get a Free Car If You Really Can’t Afford One
LifeHacker / 10h
Americans pay more than $12,000 annually on transportation , and for almost everyone that means a car. One reason car ownership is so high is simple: Most people need one to get to and from work and to perform basic chores like grocery shopping. In many areas of the country, you can’t work or shop unless you can drive yourself somewhere. But cars are expensive. New car prices have jumped 30% in t


Prime Members Can Get Up to $15 Off Grubhub Orders Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
If, like me, you're constantly hunting for a promo code for delivery services, here's one for Grubhub that'll actually work. Today and tomorrow (Oct. 8-9), you can take 50% off one order by using the promo code PRIME50. There are some terms, of course: Your order needs to be a minimum of $20, and the max discount is $15. Also, this deal only works if you have Grubhub through your Prime membership


Every Aqara Smart Sensor You Should Buy During October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 10h
Lots of companies make smart sensors, but some are better than others. But Aqara is, in my opinion, the best at it. They make more consumer smart sensors than almost anyone else, and I find them to be consistent and stable. Not for nothing, but Aqara’s customer service is also a lot better than most. While Aqara certainly makes more than sensors, I’d use Prime Big Deal Days to take advantage of t


On TikTok, pop culture prevails over news and politics
TechCrunch / 10h
TikTok is growing fast as a destination for news, but news and politics accounts make up less than one percent of accounts followed by U.S. adults, the Pew Research Center says. Around half of all TikTok accounts followed by U.S. adults are influencers and creators, the study shows. Plus, content related to news and politics […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


New: Unlock 75,000 Miles With American Airlines Business Card, Enough For Business Class On Qatar And Japan Airlines
View from the Wing / 10h
Earn this bonus and you'll have a minimum of 80,000 miles. 70,000 what it costs from the US to the Mideast, India or Maldives on Qatar. You can even fly Qatar's Qsuites, which may be the best business class in the world. Flying business class from the US to Southeast Asia also costs 70,000 miles -- and you can fly carriers including Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Continue


macOS Sequoia Could Leak Your iPhones Apps to Your Employer
How-To Geek / 10h
iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia introduced a bunch of new cool features to your iPhone and Mac, including a new Mirroring feature. However, setting it up on a Mac provided by your employer could allow them to see sensitive data on your personal phone.


iFixits VoltClip Makes iPhone Repairs Easier
How-To Geek / 10h
iFixit has released a new product called the VoltClip, a small dongle that can be used to electrically debond the adhesive holding iPhone 16 batteries in place. However, it can also be used for other cool things.


California Cops Show Off Absurd New Cybertruck With Music From Terminator Movies
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Because if we learned anything from the Terminator franchise, it's that cops are good.


eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
51BBC News / 10h
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.


Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club loyalty program: The ultimate guide
The Points Guy / 10h
Showing loyalty to Celebrity Cruises can get you some great rewards. Like many frequent cruiser programs, Celebrity’s Captain’s Club loyalty program doesn’t offer all that many truly valuable perks at its lower tiers. But as you rise through the status levels, you’ll quickly reach a point where you’re getting all sorts of discounts, freebies and special access perks — from complimentary laundry s


Walmart Deals kicks off Oct. 8: Here are 12 can't-miss picks
Mashable / 10h
October means Walmart’s week of mega sales is back, and some of the Mashable staff from the Tech and Social teams are thrilled to share their favorite finds so far. We’ve carefully chosen products that stood out to us, and we're convinced that if they made an impression on us, they’ll be a hit for you, too! Deals kick off with early access online for Walmart+ members on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at midnigh


Hurricane Milton questions? Check out the White House's new Reddit page.
Mashable / 10h
The White House is turning to Redditors to help disseminate important information and correct misinformation, as it officially launches its own Reddit account. The page's first matter of business: Bolstering the Biden administration's Hurricane Milton response, fact-checking conspiracies about the back-to-back climate disasters of Helene and Milton, and connecting storm victims with the support t


Shop the best Lego deals on October Prime Day day one
Mashable / 10h
The best Prime Day Lego deals at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Lego Creator Space play pack🔥 $44.99 at Amazon (save $19.99) BEST DISNEY DEAL Lego Disney Encanto The Madrigal House $29.99 at Amazon (save $20) BEST LEGO IDEAS DEAL Lego Ideas Jazz Quartet $79.99 at Amazon (save $20) BEST LEGO FRIENDS DEAL Lego Friends Space Research Rover $34.99 at Amazon (save $15) LIVE BLOG: Get the latest news on Octob


Hard to See This Discount on Apple’s Monitor, But Here It Is for Over $250 Off for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 10h
Save 16% on the Apple Studio Display with standard glass and a tilt-adjustable stand.


States Pile in on TikTok Lawsuit, Say the App Is Like ‘Digital Nicotine’
Gizmodo / 10h
The suit also alleges that TikTok violates COPPA by "actively" monetizing data on users younger than 13 years old.


Here come the ads in your Google AI Overviews
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google promised advertisers that its AI plans would not bar them from reaching potential customers, and the tech giant has delivered with the addition of advertising to the AI Overviews feature in Google Search. Whether that makes the Gemini AI-written summaries to your search queries more appealing is debatable. AI Overviews means you may not need to click on a link to get an answer to a questio


These Mighty Morphin’ Jellyfish Have a Mind-Blowing Survival Trick Up Their Sleeves
30Futurism / 10h
Accidental Discovery Scientists have discovered, by accident, that warty comb jellyfish can fuse together when injured to form a single organism. After capturing a bunch of these so-called "sea walnuts" from the western Atlantic Ocean and putting them in saltwater tanks, researchers at the University of Chicago's Marine Biological Lab noticed something odd: one of the creatures seemed much larger


Fantasies Of An Old House
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
theartisticendeavor : Art by Fritz Schwimbeck


The Mastodon Social Network Just Got a Big Update
How-To Geek / 11h
Mastodon is arguably the best free and open-source social media platform, using the same shared (federated) network as Flipboard, Metas Threads, and other platforms. Mastodon 4.3 is now rolling out to servers with some fantastic improvements.


Proving Zeus Correct, Netflix Cancels Kaos After One Season
300+Gizmodo / 11h
That Jeff Goldblum-starring series about the Greek Pantheon has already passed into myth.


Quench Your Thirst All Day with the Popular Stanley Tumbler for Up to 27% Off for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 11h
Save up to 27% off on a Stanley water bottle that can keep your drink cold for up to two days straight.


Viewers don't trust candidates who use generative AI in political ads, study finds
Engadget / 11h
Artificial intelligence is expected to have an impact on the upcoming US election in November. States have been trying to protect against misinformation by passing laws that require political advertisements to disclose when they have used generative AI. Twenty states now have rules on the books, and according to new research , voters have a negative reaction to seeing those disclaimers. That seem


Most People Actually Aren’t That Into Ozempic, Survey Finds
27Gizmodo / 11h
A new survey shows that most people would rather try dieting to lose weight than take the latest injectable drugs like Ozempic.


A.I. Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Reflects on Winning the Nobel Prize
20NYT > Technology / 11h
The computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton spoke with The Times shortly after learning he had won the Nobel Prize for Physics.


October Prime Day gaming laptop deals: Alienware M16 R2 and Acer Nitro V at new record lows
Mashable / 11h
A glance at the best Prime Big Deal Days gaming laptop deals Best gaming laptop deal under $1,000 Acer Nitro 16 (AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $799.99 at Amazon (save $200) Best premium gaming laptop deal Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499.99 at Amazon 🔥 (save $400) LIVE BLOG: Get the latest


Hurricane Milton: See Florida coast webcams live as the storm approaches
36Mashable / 11h
After "explosively intensifying," Hurricane Milton is now growing into a larger storm. The Florida-bound cyclone is projected to hit the central coast of west Florida as a major hurricane, and for those interested in following or better understanding the potentially historic impacts, you can watch the livestreams below (unless they are dismantled by winds or storm surge ). The hurricane is tracki


KitchenAid mixers, attachments, and more are all on sale during Prime Big Deal Days
Mashable / 11h
Best KitchenAid deals from October Prime Day Best stand mixer deal KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer $349.95 at Amazon (save $110.04) Best stand mixer attachment deal KitchenAid Stand Mixer Pasta Roller and Cutter Attachment $134.99 at Amazon (save $15) Prime Big Deal Days is in full swing, and we've been covering all the best deals you can get across various categories. This time, we


Uber starts offering $18 shuttle rides between Manhattan and LaGuardia Airport
Engadget / 11h
Uber has come up with a relatively low-cost way of getting to and from a New York City airport: a shuttle bus. Starting today, the company is offering rides between LaGuardia Airport and transit hubs in Manhattan for $18 a pop. For the first month of the service, Uber is offering half-price rides for $9, The Wall Street Journal reports. This would be far cheaper than a cab for a solo traveler. It


What to know if you’re staying at a hotel impacted by Hurricane Milton
The Points Guy / 11h
The Tampa Bay area and other parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast are bracing for Hurricane Milton’s impact. Travelers with near-term plans to visit the region are advised to monitor weather conditions and precautions with any upcoming reservations, as the storm is shaping up to be one of the strongest to hit Florida in a century. TPG contacted each of the major hotel groups regarding policies and closu


Amazon’s Best Android Deals for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 11h
If you've been waiting for a sale to replace your phone, now's a good time to do so: October Prime Day has some great smartphone deals, especially for Android phones. (Sorry, iPhone fans.) Whether you're looking for a solid, traditional smartphone, or a cutting-edge foldable device, there's likely something for most Android users in this list. Motorola Moto razr+ If you like flip phones more than


What I'm Buying for My Home During the October Prime Day Sale
LifeHacker / 11h
I love to shop. I love to decorate. I love to make everything around me, especially my home, as cute and functional as possible. I also love saving money. With October Prime Day upon us, I'm prepared to do all of that at the same damn time. Here's what I'm buying to decorate, organize, and revitalize my space, in case you need any inspiration. My functional home picks for October Prime Day I am a


Delta A350 Slices Tail Off Regional Jet In Atlanta: How It Happened
57One Mile at a Time / 11h
Several weeks ago, we saw a bizarre incident in Atlanta, whereby one aircraft collided with another, and sliced off its tail. While we had a general sense of what unfolded, we didn’t know what the cause was. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has now released its preliminary report about this incident, and I figured it’s worth covering. I don’t know what those Delta wide body pilots


Tesla Robotaxi reveal: What to expect
21TechCrunch / 11h
Tesla is gearing up to reveal its Robotaxi this Thursday, and everyone wants to know what it will look like, whether Tesla will unveil a commercialization strategy, and what outrageous timelines Elon Musk might announce to bump Tesla’s stock. The “We, Robot” event will take place at 7 p.m. PT at Warner Bros. Discovery’s movie […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Winamp really whips open source coders into frenzy with its source release
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It's been a while since most of us used or just thought about Winamp . But now there is a whole lot going on with the MP3 player of yore, mostly due to a remarkably chaotic source code release. As previously announced , Winamp, through its Belgian owner Llama Group, provided "the Legacy Player Code" on September 24 so that developers could "contribute their expertise, ideas, and passion to help t


Improved Tesla Shanghai Megapack Factory Size Estimate
Next Big Future / 11h
A reader has performed more detailed measurements of the Tesla Shanghai Megapack factory. He has dimensions of 450 meters by 180 meters (1476 feet X 590 feet). This would be 870,800 square feet versus the 440,000 square feet of the Lathrop California megapack factory. This means almost exactly double. The Tesla Shanghai megapack factory will ... Read more


Free Uber Rides Available to Floridians Evacuating to Hurricane Milton Shelters
34Gizmodo / 11h
Use promo code MILTONRELIEF for rides to and from designated shelters.


Hurricane Milton: What to know if you are traveling to Florida
200+The Points Guy / 11h
Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida, heading in a west-to-east path from the Gulf of Mexico, like an ice cream cone trying to scoop up the state from the Gulf through Orlando to the eastern shores. Currently, Milton is a Category 4 hurricane (the highest level of hurricane is a 5) and is predicted to go directly over the Tampa Bay area sometime Wednesday evening. “Milton has the potentia


The award traveler’s guide to Accor Live Limitless
The Points Guy / 11h
Accor doesn’t get a ton of press among points and miles enthusiasts, probably because it has just over 100 properties in North America, making it an impractical investment for most of us living on this side of the pond. However, the chain is surprisingly prominent in the rest of the world, with more than 5,100 properties across 100-plus countries. Its greatest concentration of properties is in Eu


These 5 Features Are Why Microsoft Word Is Still My Favorite Word Processor
How-To Geek / 11h
Of the seemingly endless array of menus and tools for which Microsoft Word is well known, some have particularly ensured my loyalty over the years. Even though some of these features are in other word-processing programs, the fact that Microsoft Word offers them all makes it the number one for me.


Microsoft's ill-fated Surface Duo 2 recieves one final security patch
20Engadget / 11h
Pour one out for the Surface Duo 2. As Windows Central points out , Microsoft has pushed out what will almost certainly go down as the device’s final software update, a security patch, ahead of its October 21 end-of-support date. When Microsoft debuted the Surface Duo 2 in October 2021, the company pledged to provide three years of software updates for the dual-screen device. Since then, the comp


Mysterious new LG laptop that appeared online could be unannounced 16-inch touchscreen LG Gram Pro portable workstation with Lunar Lake CPU and Wi-Fi 7
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
LG could be priming itself for an exciting new product launch according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) test application documents. Test results published online detail the specifications for an as-of-yet unknown LG laptop device. Testing was carried out by Audix Technology Corporation, an FCC authorized equipment testing firm which has previously conducted assessments on LG devices. D


Prime Day deal gives 50% off a Grubhub order
Mashable / 11h
Save 50%: Prime members can get 50% off a GrubHub order of at least $20 for Prime Day through Oct. 9. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Half-off Grubhub order Get 50% off any Grubhub order of at least $20. Prime Day might be the perfect time to get delivery for dinner. That's because Grubhub has a Prime Day deal for 50% off any order of at least $20. Let's be real, it's difficult to keep a del


Get $100 off the Dyson Airwrap, plus other October Prime Day Dyson deals
Mashable / 11h
October Prime Day Dyson deals: Best vacuum deal Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum $419 at Amazon (save $50.99) Best air treatment deal Dyson Hot+Cool (AM09) $299.23 at Amazon (with Prime) (save $170.76) Best hair care deal Dyson Airwrap $499.99 at Amazon (with Prime) (save $100 ) LIVE BLOG: Get the latest news on October Prime Day 2024 Prime Day is the time to score a deal on a vacuum or other high-t


The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop is a comedy of trespassing errors
24Engadget / 11h
The Vegas Loop, underground tunnels built by Elon Musk’s Boring Company that snake underneath Sin City, hasn’t been the traffic or even technological game changer the company promised it would become. It was supposed to be a futuristic, autonomous people mover that looked like public transit from the Tron universe. Instead, Las Vegas just got a bunch of underground tunnels where people are transp


AI mortgage startup LoanSnap loses license to operate in Connecticut
21TechCrunch / 11h
The revocation comes after TechCrunch's exclusive reporting on how LoanSnap was inundated with lawsuits. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.


Take Your Sound Anywhere With the Latest Bose SoundLink Revolve+ at Its Lowest Price Ever This Prime Day
Gizmodo / 11h
This 41% off Bose SoundLink Revolve+ Series II Bluetooth speaker can make your upcoming holidays.


EU residents will have a new way to dispute content moderation decisions by Facebook, YouTube and TikTok
Engadget / 11h
European Union residents will have a new place to turn to settle disputes with Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. A new Appeals Centre, certified by Irish regulators , will soon begin accepting complaints about content moderation decisions. The concept is similar to Meta’s Oversight Board, which weighs in on content moderation decisions across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Meta has long suggested t


Groundbreaking Ovarian Cancer Vaccine at an "Exciting" Moment, Lead Scientist Says
31Futurism / 11h
Scientists at Oxford have started developing the world's first ovarian cancer vaccine, which they hope could soon eradicate the cancer once and for all. As Sky News reports , the vaccine candidate is not unlike the vaccine for HPV (human papillomavirus), which has made major strides in cutting down the number of infections. It's being developed to imbue the immune system with the ability to recog


Here’s what happens when Disney World is hit by a hurricane
500+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. As Hurricane Milton swirls toward Florida as a Category 4 storm, residents in the hurricane’s path — including in Central Florida — are preparing for the storm by stocking up on necessities like food, water and fuel. For those visiting Disney World , however, there’s a different list of decisions to think through, like whether


Disney Visa Card review: Caught in a no man’s land
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Disney Visa Card overview The no-annual-fee Disney® Visa® Card is caught in something of a no man’s land. With limited earning rates and even more limited redemption options, the card only makes sense for diehard Disney fans — and if that’s you, you’re probably much better off with the $49-annual-fee Disne


Pay Attention to This 47% off Beats Studio Buds Instead of just AirPods
Gizmodo / 12h
Listen to music, podcasts, or voice calls with a pair of these fantastic earbuds at one of their lowest prices yet.


Finally, Doctor Who‘s Latest Stars Are Getting the Toys They Deserve
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Doctor Who merch is pretty spartan these days, but it's nice to see the 15th Doctor and Ruby step into the action figure spotlight.


U.S. Government Report Warns That a Dirty Bomb Could Be Bad for Business
Gizmodo / 12h
A government watchdog has accused America’s nuclear commission of not thinking enough about the economic consequences of radiological terrorism.


A list of 25+ Ninja kitchen gadgets on sale for October Prime Day
Mashable / 12h
A quick look at the best Ninja deals during Prime Big Deal Days Best air fryer deal Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Countertop Convection Oven $219.99 at Amazon (save $80) Best coffee maker deal Ninja Dual Brew Pro Hot and Iced Single Drip Coffee Maker $149.99 at Amazon (save $90) Best dessert maker deal Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker $159.99 at Amazon (save $40) LIVE BLOG: Get the latest news on


Korean Air 787-10 Business Class: Good, Not Great
62One Mile at a Time / 12h
Hello from Asia, as I’m now well into my review trip to South Korea and Japan ! I just flew Korean Air’s Boeing 787-10 business class, on the 11 hour flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Seoul Incheon (ICN). I was incredibly excited about this flight. Not only is the 787-10 a new jet for Korean Air, but it also features the carrier’s brand new business class , known as Prestige Suites 2.0. My hope was


Fourteen AGs sue TikTok, claiming that it harms children’s mental health
TechCrunch / 12h
Fourteen U.S. attorneys general sued TikTok on Tuesday, alleging that the platform negatively impacts minors’ mental health and harvests data without their consent. TikTok, a U.S. company owned by the Chinese conglomerate ByteDance, is embroiled in a number of lawsuits that could threaten its operations. In another recent lawsuit, the FTC and the Justice Department […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All righ


The Best Laptop Deals During Amazon's October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 12h
Amazon's October Prime Day event is now underway, and that means major discounts on tech across multiple categories—including, of course, laptops. If you've been thinking about a laptop upgrade, now's the time to grab one at significantly less than the normal rate, and I've been scouring the Amazon website to find the most appealing deals so far. Whether you're looking for a laptop powered by Win


The Best Chromebook Deals for October Prime Day
LifeHacker / 12h
Chromebooks are already quite cheap compared to Windows laptops , but you can usually sweeten the deal even more during sales, like Amazon's October Prime Day. Here you'll find a solid 10 to 20% discount on popular Chromebooks, and, given how cheap Chromebooks already are, it's quite a savings. While there aren't a huge selection of deals this Prime Day, these are my six favorite Chromebook disco


American Airlines’ Curbside Check-In Fee: Why You’re Now Paying More For A Service That’s Vanishing
View from the Wing / 12h
American Airlines used to offer curbside check-in. It still exists at some airports, but it now costs a separate fee for each bag. They got rid of the sky caps who used to do the job, and now it's a low wage separate entity providing the service at most airports where it remains available. Continue reading ...


Tucker Carlson Promotes the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 in Elon Musk Interview
54Wired / 12h
While he doesn’t refer to it by name, Carlson is clearly promoting Project 2025 in a paid ad read—despite the unpopular policy plan supposedly having been wound down after Donald Trump distanced himself from it.


North American robotics sales declined in first half of 2024
TechCrunch / 12h
Even a category as hot as robotics is not immune from macroeconomic trends. According to figures from automation advocacy group, A3, the North American robotics market declined in the first half of 2024, both in terms of sales and revenue. The number of industrial robotics ordered in H1 declined 7.5% year-over-year to 15,705. Revenue dipped […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal


Your iPhone May Not Have Satellite Texting, Actually
How-To Geek / 12h
This year's hurricane season has been accompanied by a surge of potentially life-saving advice. Learn your evacuation zone, stock up on waterall conventional stuff, really. But there's one unusual piece of advice floating around. Friends, family, and journalists want you to update your iPhone. Sadly, this advice is only useful to a subset of iPhone owners.


When is the next Prime Day? Here's how long you'll have to wait for more deals.
Mashable / 12h
We're in the thick of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event — unofficially known as October Prime Day . You may be wondering if you should pull the trigger on deals you've been eyeing or wait for the next Prime event. We're here to lay out all the details to help you decide, including when to expect the next Prime Day. When is the next Prime Day? While it may seem like Amazon is holding Prime events


Meta promises a fix to Threads' engagement bait problem
Mashable / 12h
Threads is notorious for engagement bait, and Meta knows it. And they're going to try to fix it, too — allegedly. This revelation came as many updates on Threads do: through a conversation on the app itself. Two days ago, a Threads user posted a fake image of an old lady wearing a miniskirt on the subway. "Don't tell me that it's okay to wear mini-skirts after 50! There should be a point when we


Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
A federal judge yesterday ordered Google to open up the Google Play Store and its collection of apps to third-party app stores as part of a US-wide injunction stemming from Epic Games' antitrust victory over the company. The injunction is scheduled to take effect on November 1, though Google will have up to eight months to implement certain provisions. For three years, Google will have to let thi


Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store based on YouTube lie, lawsuit says
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Musi, a free music-streaming app only available on iPhone, sued Apple last week, arguing that Apple breached Musi's developer agreement by abruptly removing the app from its App Store for no good reason. According to Musi, Apple decided to remove Musi from the App Store based on allegedly "unsubstantiated" claims from YouTube that Musi was infringing on YouTube's intellectual property. The remova


Injured comb jellies can fuse into a single organism
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Comb jellies, technically known as ctenophores, are one of the weirdest creatures on Earth. They appeared in the seas over half a billion years ago and have maintained to the present day the comb-like rows of cilia they used to move around. Their transparent bodies and internal bioluminescence give them looks that rival gaming computers. But there’s something that makes them even weirder. When a


OpenAI partners with Cosmopolitan and Elle publisher Hearst
Engadget / 12h
Hearst has become the latest major US publisher to sign an agreement to license its content to ChatGPT creator OpenAI. As part of a partnership announced on Tuesday , content from more than 60 Hearst-owned publications will appear in ChatGPT and other OpenAI products. Some of the publisher’s more notable properties include Esquire , Cosmopolitan and Elle . It also owns newspapers like the San Fra


SpaceX Starship Could Launch October 13 if FAA Approves
Next Big Future / 12h
Starship’s fifth flight test could launch as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval. IF everything is going well from the launch and return then they will try to land on the mechazilla launch tower. Thousands of distinct vehicle and pad criteria must be met prior to a return and catch attempt of the Super ... Read more


DirecTV Has Problems Buying Dish Network
Next Big Future / 12h
Bloomberg reports that Dish Network bond holders are blocking the DirecTV acquisition of Dish Network. DirecTV wants to buy Dish Network for $1 and the assumption of $9.75 billion in debt. Direct TV wants a partial write down of the debt. They want a $1.6 billion reduction. Dish needs consent from its bondholders to exchange ... Read more


Iran Missile Attack on Israeli F-35 Was Ineffective
Next Big Future / 12h
Iran claimed to have destroyed twenty Israeli F-35 fighter jets in a missile attack. Iran’s ballistic missiles have warheads in the range of 800-1600 pounds of explosive. Iran’s missiles were mostly older and not accurate. They typical miss by 60 feet to hundreds of feet. Israel has hardened shelters for their planes which require direct ... Read more


The 2nd Gen Apple Watch SE Is a Prime Candidate for Deal of the Day at Just $200
Gizmodo / 12h
This Prime Day Big Deal has dropped the price of the Apple Watch SE to the lowest point we've ever seen.


100,000 Point Offer And New White Gold: American Express Business Gold
View from the Wing / 12h
The American Express® Business Gold Card had one of the better initial bonus offers already at 70,000 Membership Rewards points. Now American Express has accelerated things, along with the introduction of a Limited Edition White Gold card option. Continue reading ...


The Diabolical Maskquerade, or the Dragons-Feast as Acted by The Hell-Fire-Club – Benjamin Cole
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
centuriespast : The Diabolical Maskquerade, or the Dragons-Feast as Acted by The Hell-Fire-Club – Benjamin Cole


The Final Plans for the 10th Anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar Are Here
200+Gizmodo / 12h
Nolan's sci-fi epic starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Timothée Chalamet is coming back.


This Timelapse of the Northern Lights Taken From Space Is Utterly Breathtaking
62Futurism / 12h
Dancing Lights NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a breathtaking timelapse he took of red and green auroras outside the window of SpaceX's Endeavour Crew Dragon spacecraft, which is currently docked at the International Space Station. While clocking in at a brief 11 seconds, the clip