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AI-generated images can teach robots how to act
MIT Technology Review / 1h
Generative AI models can produce images in response to prompts within seconds, and they’ve recently been used for everything from highlighting their own inherent bias to preserving precious memories . Now, researchers from Stephen James’s Robot Learning Lab in London are using image-generating AI models for a new purpose: creating training data for robots. They’ve developed a new system, called G
The OnePlus 13 could have two major advantages over other 2024 Android flagships
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We’ve now seen most of this year's major phone launches, but there’s at least one notable new handset that's still to appear, namely the OnePlus 13 – and leaks are suggesting that it could be a late-2024 highlight. In fact, there’s a good chance that it will have the best Android phones of the year beat in at least two ways. The first of those is battery life, with leaker Yogesh Brar being the la
NASA spacecraft has roamed billions of miles — but hasn't reached the 'edge'
Mashable / 51min
Zooming through the outer reaches of the solar system, A NASA spacecraft just clocked a distance 60 times farther from the sun than Earth. The extraordinary benchmark announced this week means the New Horizons probe has doubled its 2015 distance, when it was snapping pictures of Pluto and its moons . Perhaps more surprising than this intangible deep- space milestone is the one this intrepid space
Controlling Google smart-home devices from your iPhone is about to get much easier
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
The Google Home app for iOS is getting a major upgrade which will make it much easier to control your smart devices through convenient widgets on your iPhone or iPad's home screen. Not all iPhone owners are completely sold on Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, and if your smart lights, switches and thermostat are connected via Google Home instead, the new, more convenient controls on your device will be
Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour concert special lands on Netflix this month and it’s another reminder that I failed to score tickets to one of this year’s biggest tours
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6min
Do you ever get deja vu? Well, if you got tickets to the GUTS World Tour, you’ll be able to experience it all over again soon. Thanks to Netflix , Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her GUTS World Tour concert film this month, bringing her sell-out tour to your screens at home. Being one of the most streamed pop girls of our time, Rodrigo will spill her guts on one of the best streaming services on Octo
These 15 companies are innovating in climate tech
MIT Technology Review / 9min
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review ’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here . It’s finally here! We’ve just unveiled our 2024 list of 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch . This annual project is one the climate team at MIT Technology Review pours a lot of time and thought into, and I’m thrilled to finally share it with you. Our goal
License Plate Readers Are Creating a US-Wide Database of Political Lawn Signs and Bumper Stickers
Wired / 10min
From Trump campaign signs to Planned Parenthood bumper stickers, license plate readers around the US are creating searchable databases that reveal Americans’ political leanings and more.
Victrola's affordable 6-in-1 Bluetooth record player also plays cassette and CD, and has its own speakers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 13min
Victrola's all-in-one turntables are delightfully retro, and now the firm has added two particularly good-looking new models: the Century Music Center and the Eastwood LP record player. And we're particularly intrigued by the former, because it crams in even more features than other all-in-ones: this is a 6-in-1 music system that promises to scratch every audio itch in a way that most of the best
HiFi Rose's new DAC costs more than my entire hi-fi system, and I still want it
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
You've got to ask yourself one question: do I feel like an audiophile? (Well do ya, punk? Sorry.) The thing is, only a dedicated, dyed-in-the-wool audio aficionado would consider – and indeed covet for actual months – this particular separate. But if you've got the system, it'll almost certainly do wonders with it. Simply put, if you want the best hi-res audio your collection of hi-fi separates c
Some of the world's biggest countries are teaming up to tackle ransomware scams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20min
Ransomware continues to present serious challenges for businesses and organizations across the globe, and with attacks are on the rise , the UK and 38 countries have come together alongside international cyber insurance bodies to develop new guidance to support victims and boost resilience. The new guidance will advise ransomware victims to carefully consider all options rather than rush to make
Google pilots blocking some sideloaded apps in India
TechCrunch / 23min
Google has announced that it is blocking the installation of certain apps automatically from getting sideloaded on Android devices in India. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Amazon is bringing AI-powered features to its tablets, and older models won't miss out
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Amazon has just announced the new Fire HD 8 tablet and it has generative AI features built in. Even more exciting, however, is the news that older tablets dating back to as far as 2018 will get some AI tools, too. Amazon’s AI tools are nothing groundbreaking, just your general writing tools and the ability to summarize webpages when using the Silk browser, but what’s really cool is the company’s
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S25 dummy unit hints at the flagship's 2025 design
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
We're still some three months out from the expected launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, and it's likely that by then we'll know just about everything there is to know about these phones, with images of a new Galaxy S25 dummy unit the latest leaks to appear. These dummy units get built based on schematic information supplied to case and accessory manufacturers, so they can prep their products
Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx goes offline
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 28min
Nintendo has allegedly shut down the Nintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx. In the Ryujinx Discord channel yesterday , developer and moderator 'rip in peri peri' claimed that the Japanese company contacted the team and offered "an agreement" to shut down the emulator, which it later accepted. "Yesterday, [Ryujinx creator] 'gdkchan' was contacted by Nintendo and offered an agreement to stop working on
Save On Virgin Atlantic Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
100+One Mile at a Time / 30min
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out two great targeted offers for the purchase of Virgin Atlantic flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning a transatlantic trip. Spend $2,000+ with Virgin Atlantic, save $300 With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn a $300 statement credit when you spend $2,000 or more with Virgin Atlantic by December 31, 2024. Spend $2,000+ w
Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9 Laptop Review: A Passable Casual-Use Companion
How-To Geek / 47min
Laptops that double as tablets are nothing new, but companies are still looking for ways to make the hybrid concept work. Lenovo has been at the forefront of this, with its Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Gen 9 laptop marking its latest attempt. Unfortunately, the device comes up short in the areas that count most.
The price of RAM is falling fast, so you might not have to wait for Black Friday to get that memory upgrade for your PC
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 50min
The price of RAM is dropping rapidly right now, and the industry has seen pricing dip by close to 20% over the past month. That’s according to a report from The Elec (a Korean tech site) which cites figures from DRAMeXchange (the memory division of analyst firm TrendForce). We’re told that in September DRAM and NAND pricing dropped quite sharply, and that 8GB DDR4 memory modules slumped by 17% co
Stephen Colbert shuts down JD Vance's attempts to normalise Trump in VP debate
Mashable / 51min
Stephen Colbert has responded to JD Vance's attempts to normalise Trump's policies and actions during the VP debate on Wednesday.
Save On Air France-KLM Flights With Amex Offers (Targeted)
500+One Mile at a Time / 54min
The Amex Offers program has just rolled out a great new targeted offer for the purchase of Air France-KLM flights, which could be worth considering for anyone planning travel. We saw this offer in the spring, and it’s nice to see it return. Spend $1,000+ with Air France-KLM, earn 20K points With a new targeted Amex Offers deal, you can earn 20,000 bonus Membership Rewards points when you spend $1
Get in here: Microsoft Office for Mac is only £18.84 in October
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can buy a discounted Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac lifetime license for your device for £18.84 (reg. £172.80). Summer is finally over, and we're all back in school or the office. If you need to boost your productivity this fall, check out this offer for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac. Through Oct. 27, this must-have productivity suite is on sale for £
As Grindr complaints rise, other gay dating apps try to swoop in
Mashable / 1h
Partners, flings, and dates can now be found with a few swipes on our phones — for better or worse. This is especially true for LGBTQ people: Queer Americans are much more likely to use dating apps than straight ones, according to the Pew Research Center. Grindr launched in 2009, completely transforming dating and sex for queer men over the last 15 years. The introduction of accessible apps speci
Webb telescope zooms in on solar system object shooting jets into space
Mashable / 1h
There's a class of objects journeying around our solar system dubbed "centaurs." They don't come near Earth, but NASA just zoomed in on one with the powerful James Webb Space Telescope . The centaurs are thought to be icy objects from the solar system outskirts, where Pluto lives, but they've moved inward and now inhabit the realms between Jupiter and Neptune. They remain largely mysterious, but
'Salem's Lot' review: Stephen King adaptation has stereotypes, but also surprises
Mashable / 1h
Adapting a famous Stephen King novel, especially one that already spawned a cult mini-series directed by none other than Tobe Hooper himself, has got to be a pretty big uphill struggle. There are few people who probably understand this better than screenwriter Gary Dauberman, who adapted both IT and IT: Chapter 2 for modern audiences. Dauberman's proven himself twice in that regard, and now with
Double your power with Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro for life on sale for just $53
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro together for just $52.97 (reg. $438) through October 27 — own both for life for one low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Office 2021 + Windows 11 Pro $52.97 $438.00 Save $385.03 Lifetime licenses When it comes to mastering your professional life, nothing beats the power combo of Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and W
Get a 1TB high speed flash drive for just $75
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Get 1TB of high-speed storage with a dual USB-C/USB-A drive on sale for just $74.97 (reg. $109.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: UGR Tech Dual USB-C USB-A 3.2 High Speed Flash Drive (1TB) $74.97 $109.99 Save $35.02 Sure, the cloud is great, but what happens when your internet’s down, or you’re out of storage space? Enter this dual USB-C and USB-A 1TB high-speed storage
Slow your scroll and grow with Headway Premium for life for just $45
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Start crushing your personal and professional goals with lifetime access to Headway Premium for just $44.99 (reg. $299.95) using code HEADWAY through September 30. Opens in a new window Credit: GTHW App Limited Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $299.95 Save $239.96 It's not our fault, really. It is so easy to spend our spare minutes scrolling through social media or news sites
Get the keychain that can power your Apple Watch all week for just $17
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: This keychain charger is the most convenient way to charge your Apple Watch anywhere , now $16.97 (reg. $25.99) through October 27. Opens in a new window Credit: Shenzhen Centralspot Innovation 2-in-1 Keychain Wireless Charger for Apple Watch w/ Additional USB-C Charging Port $16.97 $25.99 Save $9.02 We heard that your Apple Watch is starting to die a little too often. But hold up! That do
'The Legend of Vox Machina' Season 3 review: Critical Role's series keeps raising the bar
Mashable / 1h
The Legend of Vox Machina levels up again in a killer Season 3. The adult animated series, which is based on Critical Role's first live-streamed Dungeons & Dragons campaign , got off to a strong start in its first season . Season 2 built on that base, fine-tuning the show's balance of raunchy humor, fantasy action, and engaging character work. Now, its third outing is proof that a great thing can
How to unblock xHamster for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock porn sites like xHamster with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . Your access to porn sites like xHamster will be restricted in a lot of location around the world, and that's probably a good thing. But there is also something to be said for online freedom. When the moment is right, you'll want to be able to access all your favorite sites without hassle
How to watch Buccaneers vs. Falcons online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . We're now into Week 5 of the NFL 2024 season, but the excitement for Thursday Night Football never wanes. For the next big game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Atlanta Falcons — an anticipated showdown within the NF
How to watch Real Sociedad vs. Anderlecht online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Real Sociedad vs. Anderlecht in the Europa League for free on RTBF . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Select fixtures from this season's Europa League are available to live stream for free on RTBF , but there's a catch. This free streaming service is not available all around the world. This sort of online restriction is annoying,
Hurdle hints and answers for October 3
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
Abuse Claims Add to Telegram C.E.O. Pavel Durov’s Legal Troubles
NYT > Technology / 1h
The mother of three children with Pavel Durov has poked holes in the Russian tech titan’s carefully managed image through a criminal complaint and her account of their opulent lifestyle.
'The next piece of the puzzle': The Rings of Power's Charlie Vickers has some big hopes for Sauron's season 3 arc – and one includes making the One Ring
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Full spoilers follow for The Rings of Power season 2 finale. Potential spoilers also follow for season 3 and The Lord of the Rings books. The Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers has three big hopes for Sauron heading into the show's third season – and the One Ring's creation isn't the one he's "most looking forward" to. Ahead of The Rings of Power season 2 's final episode, I sat down with Vicker
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for October 3 (#480)
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.
Mini crossword answers for October 3
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
NYT's The Mini crossword answers for October 3, 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 3
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
Musk faces regulators' questions over X takeover - but will he show up?
42BBC News / 1h
Musk abruptly cancelled a deposition with government lawyers and now they fear he'll ghost them again.
These New Biomaterials Can Help Decarbonize Fashion and Construction
Wired / 2h
Designers are imagining a future where bacteria powers both clothing and cement—and their ideas are coming to a shop near you.
Google Maps will show AI-powered review summaries in India
TechCrunch / 2h
Google is adding new AI-powered features on Maps in India including AI-powered summaries, the ability to search for experiences, and weather alerts. The Maps app will analyze reviews and show summaries of places, it said. The company made the announcement at its annual Google for India event on Thursday. Additionally, users will be able to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal
Google taps India’s love for gold to boost its credit play
TechCrunch / 3h
Google is leveraging India’s deep-rooted affinity for gold to expand its reach in the lending market of the world’s most populous nation. The company said on Thursday that Google Pay has partnered with Muthoot Finance, India’s largest gold-backed loans provider, to offer secured loans to users across the country. Google said the move aims to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
Streamlining IT operations with single-stack networking
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
As organizations drive to modernize their network architectures to gain benefits from SaaS and Cloud architectures and a distributed workforce, there is a rapid expansion in the cyberattack surface that they face. This poses a growing challenge as organizations grapple with an increasingly complex set of security frameworks to manage the situation. To address these challenges, organizations have
I went hands-on with the new Oura Ring 4: The Samsung Galaxy Ring's worst nightmare
Mashable / 3h
The Oura Ring 4, like a stealthy ninja in the night, may have just knocked the Samsung Galaxy Ring off its high horse. I've been wearing the Galaxy Ring since it launched in late July — and I've been adorning it on my ring finger non-stop. I praised it for a handful of features, including its graceful interactions with my Galaxy S24 Ultra (it can trigger the shutter button in the Camera app). Plu
Oura Ring 4: Specs, Price, Features, Availability
25Wired / 3h
Oura’s update to its category-defining smart ring will be smaller, smarter, and add even more women’s health features.
Google flexes its edge in India in AI showdown
30TechCrunch / 3h
Google is ramping up its artificial intelligence efforts in India to integrate AI across its products for Indians — a move that escalates the growing rivalry among U.S. tech firms in a market where competitors are lagging behind. At its 10th Google for India event on Thursday, the company said it was deploying its AI […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Oura Ring 4 debuts slimmer design, additional sizes, and improved sensing starting at $349
20TechCrunch / 3h
The Oura Ring 4 is up for preorder starting Thursday and starts shipping October 15. Users get one month of membership to its software offering for free. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Rings of Power season 2 ending explained: who dies, The Stranger's name revealed, will there be a season 3, and more big questions answered
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Full spoilers follow for The Rings of Power season 2's finale and The Lord of the Rings ' many literary works. The Rings of Power season 2 has ended and, as the dust settles on the popular Prime Video show's sophomore outing, I suspect you've got plenty of questions about its finale. Well, I'm here to give you answers – but I'm not alone in doing so. Ahead of the show airing on Amazon's primary s
Oura Ring 4 has officially arrived - putting the Samsung Galaxy Ring on notice
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
After three long years and many new challengers arriving in the smart ring, Oura is now introducing its next generation. Goodbye Gen 3, and hello Gen 4… more precisely, Oura Ring 4. It’s not a radical redesign, at least on the outside, but Oura’s goal with Ring 4 is doubling down on heart rate accuracy and a more comfortable fit, to improve tracking regardless of the ring’s orientation. It arrive
Oura’s fourth-generation smart ring gets smaller and smarter
21Engadget / 3h
Oura , the Finnish company that has done more than most to put smart rings on the map, is ready to show off its fourth-generation Ring. The new model gets a sleeker design, longer battery life and smarter sensors producing even smarter insights for wearers. But the thing I really care about is that the company has finally made a perfectly-round ring that doesn’t include any ugly-ass etchings on t
The Oura Ring 4 Will Show You How Much Your Daily Activities Stress You Out
Gizmodo / 3h
It's available to pre-order today for $349 and will start shipping October 15.
Oura Ring 4 Arrives to Challenge Samsungs Galaxy Ring
How-To Geek / 3h
Oura has released the Oura Ring 4 and a major overhaul of its accompanying app. The new ring has a proprietary sensing technology called Smart Sensing, which is supposed to be more accurate with health data than ever before.
Google is testing Gemini-powered video search in India
TechCrunch / 3h
Google said it is now experimenting with Gemini-powered video search in India at its Google for India event. This feature enables users to shoot a small snippet and ask Gemini questions about it. Users, who would be part of this experiment, will be able to use this feature in Google Lens. The video search features […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Your passport to safety: Protecting mobile brands from travel scams
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Every year, millions and millions of people across the globe prepare to get away for some sun, sea and sand, booking travel through their favorite mobile apps . And it’s getting busier, with many airlines posting record numbers of flights over the summer. However, booking a holiday is not quite the happy experience for everyone. Consumers are being tricked into sharing sensitive details with frau
As data center usage heats up, Submer raises $55.5M to cool things down
TechCrunch / 4h
The race is on for better chips and data center capacity to handle AI workloads, but all that activity comes with a catch. Heavy processing power means heat — a lot of it — and that has massive implications, both for how well servers operate and the environment. With traditional cooling methods like air and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Toyota delays US electric car plans as sales slow
27BBC News / 6h
The Japanese car maker has become the latest industry giant to scale back its EV plans.
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, October 3, 2024
LifeHacker / 6h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for October 3, 2024 read on. We’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solution. Today’s puzzle is medium difficult; I got it in four. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 3, Wordle #1,202! Keep scrolling if you want some hints (and then the answer) to today’s Wordle game. How to play Wordle Wordle lives here on the New York Time
How to watch Twente vs. Fenerbahce online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Twente vs. Fenerbahce in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fancy watching select fixtures from the Champions League , Europa League , and Conference League without spending anything this season? We've got some good news, because Tabii is offering free live streams of the Champions League, Europ
How to watch Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Besiktas vs. Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fans can watch select fixtures from the Champions League , Europa League , and Conference League this season without spending anything. And no, we're not suggesting you rely on those dodgy streams that fill your screen with s
How to watch Rigas FS vs. Galatasaray online for free
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Live stream Rigas FS vs. Galatasaray in the Europa League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . This is special season for the Champions League , Europa League , and Conference League , because you can watch select fixtures from all three competitions without spending anything. That's because Tabii is offering free live streams
WP Engine sues Automattic and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg
21TechCrunch / 7h
Hosting provider WP Engine has filed a lawsuit against Automattic and WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, accusing them of extortion and abuse of power. The lawsuit comes after nearly two weeks of tussling between Mullenweg, who is also CEO of Automattic, and WP Engine over trademark infringement and contributing to the WordPress community. WP Engine accused Automattic and […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for October 3
Mashable / 8h
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 3'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
NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 3
Mashable / 9h
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
Priceline has a new AI voice assistant thanks to OpenAI
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Travel agents may be mostly a relic of the past, but Priceline has used AI to create a new one. Penny Voice is designed to help you book trips by conversing with you like a human. Priceline turned to OpenAI and its new Realtime API introduced this week to create Penny, leveraging GPT-4o and the technology underlying the Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT . Penny Voice augments the existing Priceline
Judge blocks California’s new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake Musk reposted
28TechCrunch / 10h
A federal judge blocked one of California’s new AI laws on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Shortly after signing AB 2839, Newsom suggested it could be used to force Elon Musk to take down an AI deepfake of Vice President Kamala Harris he had reposted (and sparking […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ
35TechCrunch / 11h
San Francisco’s Mission district isn’t known for corporate offices, but it’s now home to two of the world’s most well funded AI startups. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, recently moved into a new office in the Mission: the same building that served as OpenAI’s headquarters for several years, according to the San Francisco Business […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
Every James Bond Movie Is Finally Available to Stream in One Place
LifeHacker / 11h
I've spent a few years here at Lifehacker writing up or editing lists of all the movies coming to the biggest streaming services every month, and one thing I've taken note of, as a fan of the James Bond films, is how annoying it is to figure out where (and if) you can stream all 25 of the iconic spy films. It's rare for any one streamer to have more than a handful of them at a time, a situation t
There’s Something Seriously Weird About This Supernova
29Futurism / 11h
Explosive Findings The James Webb Space Telescope has captured some bizarre imagery of an exploding star that, for some reason, kept repeating itself. In a press release , NASA said that new Webb images of what researchers have dubbed "Supernova H0pe" could provide more evidence than ever that our current understanding of the Universe is completely off-kilter. Back in 2015, Hubble also captured i
An Apple MacBook Air made of glass sounds like a fever dream but it could be a reality far sooner than you think
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Rumors that Apple wants to release Mac products that are made of glass isn’t new, but a new patent filing gives us new insight into how a MacBook Air made entirely from glass might work in practice. According to a new report from Patently Apple , Apple won two new patents recently, including one for a glass housing for a future MacBook Air that could feature a virtual keyboard and touchpad. Repor
NordVPN Is Now Just $3.09/mo – Hurry Up and Grab This VPN Offer
Gizmodo / 11h
VPNs are continually making headlines due to the many advantages they offer. Today, we present NordVPN's exclusive promotional offer. Don’t miss it—this won't last long.
Amazon will “ramp up” Prime Video ads in 2025
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Subscribers to Prime Video's ad tier will start seeing more commercials next year, further testing how much advertising streamers will tolerate. Speaking to the Financial Times today, Kelly Day, VP of Prime Video International, said that Amazon will offer more Prime Video ad slots to advertisers next year. She didn't get into specifics but confirmed that Prime Video's ad load would "ramp up a lit
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 3 (game #480)
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 Thursday, October 3 (game #214)
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 Thursday, October 3 (game #983)
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
Bill Nye will only take a selfie with you if you're voting pro-climate
Mashable / 11h
If you spot famed childhood science entertainer Bill Nye on the streets and feel compelled to ask for a brag-worthy selfie, you better be able to show where you stand on climate policy. That's because the celebrity and newly minted "Climate Guy" is drawing a line: He'll take your photos, but only if you're voting Team Earth. Explained via the same "Bill Nye the Science Guy" humor that made him fa
Venture firm CRV returns $275 million citing overvaluation of mature startups
TechCrunch / 12h
CRV, a more than 50-year-old venture firm, is returning to investors $275 million from its $500 million Select fund, which backs later-stage rounds of existing portfolio companies, the New York Times reported. The firm is one of the first established Silicon Valley outfits to return committed capital to investors. (We reported yesterday that India’s largest […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser
A Colossal Solar Flare Just Triggered a Radio Blackout on Earth
100+Futurism / 12h
Blacked Out A huge solar flare caused a radio blackout on Earth yesterday, according to Spaceweather.com . The event, which saw a huge amount of electromagnetic radiation being slung our way by the Sun, clocked in as a powerful X-level solar flare and was deemed by experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to be the second-strongest of the year so far. The radio blacko
Your Next Chromebook Is Getting a New Key
LifeHacker / 12h
On Tuesday, Google announced the new Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus , which, at just over 2.5 pounds, is the company's thinnest and lightest Chromebook Plus so far. The Chromebook comes with specs like 8GB of RAM, an Intel Core 3 100U processor, 256GB of storage, and a 15.6-inch OLED display, but none of these are what caught my eye. What piqued my interest, though, was that the Samsung Galaxy Ch
The creepy Crow Country is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 16
22Engadget / 12h
One of the year’s scariest and most engrossing horror games is clawing its way to a new console. SFB Games’ Crow Country will launch on the Nintendo Switch on October 16 . Crow Country may look like a cheerier, grainier Animal Crossing but that just adds to the horror adventure’s creepy and dark atmosphere. You play as Mara Forest, a plucky young woman exploring the remains of an abandoned amusem
Marvel’s Next Star Wars Chapter Is Playing With the Messy Feelings Left After Return of the Jedi
Gizmodo / 12h
Marvel's new Battle of Jakku miniseries has kicked off with an intriguing look at Leia's interiority after the events of Episode 6.
This AI video generator can melt, crush, blow up, or turn anything into cake
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
AI video creator Pika Labs has joined the recent rush of new and upgraded tools by releasing Pika 1.5, a revamped model with a bunch of new features. These visual effects, or “Pikaffects,” as the company refers to them, come about a year after the initial debut of Pika 1.0. The timing of the release, right after rival models like Runway Gen-3, Hotshot , and Luma Labs’ Dream Machine 1.5 , suggests
Four-legged robot learns to climb ladders
23TechCrunch / 12h
The proliferation of robots like Boston Dynamics’ Spot has showcased the versatility of quadrupeds. These systems have thrived at walking up stairs, traversing small obstacles, and navigating uneven terrain. Ladders, however, still present a big issue — especially given how ever present they are in factories and other industrial environments where the systems are deployed. […] © 2024 TechCrunch.
Attackers exploit critical vulnerability recently patched in Zimbra servers
IoC > 1 IP•
Ars Technica - All content / 12h•
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Attackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in mail servers sold by Zimbra in an attempt to remotely execute malicious commands that install a backdoor, researchers warn. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45519, resides in the Zimbra email and collaboration server used by medium and large organizations. When an admin manually changes default settings to enable the postjournal
Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds
100+Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Two Harvard students recently revealed that it's possible to combine Meta smart glasses with face image search technology to "reveal anyone's personal details," including their name, address, and phone number, "just from looking at them." In a Google document , AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio explained how they linked a pair of Meta Ray Bans 2 to an invasive face search engine called PimEyes to
iPad-like Echo Show 8 slashed by 43% on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
Gizmodo / 12h
The iPad-like Echo Show 8 is now available at a 43% discount on Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
OpenAI Raises Billions While Pledging to Work With ‘U.S. and Allied Governments’
Gizmodo / 12h
OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion, a close read of OpenAI's statement might provide some hints about the future.
Why it works that Robbie Williams is played by a CGI chimp in 'Better Man'
Mashable / 12h
Mashable entertainment editor, Kristy Puchko, is all in on Robbie Williams' biopic 'Better Man'. Here's why!
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