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Massive Verizon outage: Customers nationwide left without service, phones in 'SOS mode'
500+Mashable / 14h
A massive Verizon outage has caused widespread, nationwide connectivity issues for customers across the U.S. Based on Google Trends, there's been an uptick of people searching for, "Why is my phone in SOS?" This captures the experience many Verizon users are reporting; many have claimed that their phones are now limited to SOS service. Verizon Down: Widespread outage disrupts customers across U.S
Fidelity has cut its estimate of X’s value by 79% since Musk’s purchase
1KTechCrunch / 1d
Elon Musk’s X is now worth less than a quarter of its $44 billion purchase price, according to a new estimate from investor Fidelity. The asset manager’s Blue Chip Growth Fund now values its stake in X, formerly known as Twitter, at approximately $4.19 million, based on newly released disclosures from Fidelity’s Blue Chip Growth […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' trailer brings SEGA's Japanese gangster game to life
Mashable / 3min
Prime Video has released the trailer for "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," based on SEGA's popular Japanese gangster video game series.
This New Calendar App Is End-To-End Encrypted
How-To Geek / 5min
Tuta is expanding its privacy-focused suite of tools with the upcoming launch of a standalone encrypted calendar app, the Tuta Calendar. The app will be released for Android and iOS platforms on October 1, 2024.
Apply to roles on dozens of job boards automatically with LoopCV Premium
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Find a job with LoopCV Premium , a job application automation tool on sale now for just £29.15 (reg. £477.66) for a lifetime membership. Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, especially when you're juggling multiple applications, keeping track of responses, and trying to tailor each submission to stand out. It’s a process that can quickly become exhausting, often feeling like a fu
How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League is back with another batch of top-quality games between Europe's best sides. There are a number of really interesting matchups in the second round of fixtures, including Bayer Leverkusen vs. AC Milan. Bay
How to watch RB Salzburg vs. Brest online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream RB Salzburg vs. Brest in the Champions League for free on Tabii . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The first round of Champions League fixtures produced some really entertaining games, and we're expecting more of the same in the second round. There are probably bigger games than RB Salzburg vs. Brest, but don't let that fool you i
How to unblock Xnxx for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Unblock your favorite porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites like Xnxx is ExpressVPN . Your access to your favorite porn sites is not guaranteed. There are many locations around the world that will restrict your access to porn sites, and that's probably for the best. That being said, there is a time and a place for everything. And when the time is right to visit
How to watch Arsenal vs. PSG online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Watch Arsenal vs. PSG in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League has a new look this season, and the result is more games between Europe's biggest club sides. We weren't initially convinced by the new format, but we do enjoy seeing the likes of Arsenal and PSG battling
Today’s Wordle Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, October 1, 2024
LifeHacker / 2h
If you’re looking for the Wordle answer for October 1, 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 five. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 1, Wordle #1,200! 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
Anduril speeds up launch of defense payloads by buying Apex satellite buses off the shelf
32TechCrunch / 3h
Anduril is expanding even further into the “ultimate high ground.” The company, which is best known for AI-powered defense products that span air, land and sea, is partnering with satellite bus manufacturing startup Apex Space to rapidly deploy payloads on orbit for the U.S. Department of Defense. It is a rare instance of the growing […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use on
Tier becomes Dott following the merger of the two micromobility companies
20TechCrunch / 3h
With this merger, Dott and Tier didn’t want to build a conglomerate of micromobility services; the operation was all about scale. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cybersecurity teams struggling to keep up with growing threat levels
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Cyberattacks are more common than ever, and it's taking its toll on cybersecurity teams, a new study has claimed. A survey from ISACA revealed over two-thrids (68%) of cybersecurity professionals say their job is more stressful than it was five years ago, which is impacting their wellbeing. The reasons for this are pretty consistent, with the cyber security landscape changing so rapidly and becom
The PlayStation Network's services are down
73Engadget / 3h
It's not just you — the PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues, kicking people off their matches and crashing games around the world. Based on Downdetector reports, the issue started shortly after 8PM Eastern time tonight, September 30. Sony Interactive Entertainment has yet to release a statement about the problem, but it has updated the PlayStation Network status page to show that
Raspberry Pi takes a shot at AI with a camera and on-device processing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Raspberry Pi has joined the world of AI with a new camera that processes visual data with AI models on the device. The $70 Raspberry Pi AI Camera was built in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (SSS). The camera embeds Sony’s IMX500 intelligent vision sensor to process images with AI on the chip. That means there is no need for high-end GPUs or accelerators. It's compatib
The PlayStation Network is down now as well
21Mashable / 3h
After the chaos of today's Verizon outage , many people probably want to just go home, collapse on the couch, and boot up their PlayStation . Unfortunately, it looks as though a second outage may throw a wrench in those plans, with reports pouring in that the PlayStation Network has gone down as well. SEE ALSO: Verizon outage has now been fixed According to crowdsourced tracker DownDetector , rep
Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for October 1
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 1'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 1
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
Four months since they launched, there’s not been a day I haven’t worn the Sonos Ace headphones
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
When Sonos announced the Ace – the audio company’s much-anticipated first foray into headphones – I was intrigued to say the least and wondered if they could lay claim to being among the best headphones . I have a number of Sonos speakers at home and so certainly had a soft spot for the brand, despite the recent app issues that have plagued some users. But as an over-ear pair of headphones, there
Robert Downey Jr. Is a Novelist With a Novel Muse in ‘McNeal’
22NYT > Technology / 6h
The “Oppenheimer” star makes his Broadway debut in Ayad Akhtar’s timely new play about a literary lion who gets assistance from A.I.
Can Apple beat Meta's smart glasses by adding cameras and AI to AirPods Pro?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
After Meta made AI wearables a centerpiece of its announcements at Meta Connect 2024 , the question arises of how its rivals will respond. In particular, there's a lot of rumors flying around about what Apple has planned in response to the upgraded Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses and upcoming Orion smart glasses that employ augmented reality along with AI. One major long-running rumor is that Apple pl
Israel Ground Attack into Lebanon and US Troop Buildup in the Middle East
Next Big Future / 6h
The IDF (Israeli Defense forces) have reportedly crossed into Lebanon in limited operations. They are taking out tunnels, minefields and some border villages and towns. Official IDF statement. In accordance with the decision of the political echelon, a few hours ago, the IDF began limited, localized, and targeted ground raids based on precise intelligence against ... Read more
Verizon outage has now been fixed
Mashable / 6h
The massive Verizon outage is apparently over, with the telecommunications giant finally announcing that services have been fully restored. "Verizon engineers have fully restored today's network disruption that impacted some customers," Verizon wrote in a post on X. "Service has returned to normal levels. If you are still having issues, we recommend restarting your device." It still isn't clear e
Meta won’t say whether it trains AI on smart glasses photos
22TechCrunch / 6h
Meta’s AI-powered Ray-Bans have a discreet camera on the front, for taking photos not just when you ask them to, but also when their AI features trigger it with certain keywords such as “look.” That means the smart glasses collect a ton of photos, both deliberately taken and otherwise. But the company won’t commit to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft PowerPoint vs. Apple Keynote: Which is Best for You?
How-To Geek / 6h
Slideshow presentations are a great way to convey information in an easy-to-understand, cleanly designed package. But between Apple's Keynote and Microsoft's PowerPoint, who does the job the best, and which aligns best to your needs?
Y Combinator is being criticized after it backed an AI startup that admits it basically cloned another AI startup
45TechCrunch / 6h
A Y Combinator startup named PearAI launched with a tweet thread and YouTube video on Saturday and caused an immediate backlash. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Slack (And Others) is Training Its AI On Your Messages: Here's How To Opt Out
How-To Geek / 7h
AI can't think for itself. It needs huge amounts of data to train on, so its responses make sense. When you ask generative AI a question, it creates output that resembles relevant training data which is scraped from the internet, and the questions and responses from other users. This is why every company now wants to record all of your interactions and scan your documents: they need more data!
Someone Tricked ChatGPT Into Singing "WAP"... and May We Just Say "Yikes"
23Futurism / 7h
WAP Swap ChatGPT's new advanced voice mode has users all a-titter — including the one who tricked it into singing Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's bawdy hit song " WAP ." Posted by X user going by "Pliny the Liberator ," a video of ChatGPT "singing" the sexually explicit 2020 banger that so flustered Ben Shapiro features the talking chatbot being tricked into all manner of things it's not suppos
Qatar Airways Stakes Claim In Virgin Australia As IPO Looms—Takes On Qantas Monopoly
View from the Wing / 7h
Qatar Airways will take a 25% stake in Virgin Australia as Bain Capital plans an IPO for Australia's number two carrier. Continue reading ...
11x.ai, a developer of AI sales reps, has raised $50M Series B led by A16Z, sources say
25TechCrunch / 7h
11x.ai, a startup that develops AI-powered sales development bots, has secured roughly $50 million in Series B funding, TechCrunch has learned. The new round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at around $350 million, multiple sources told TechCrunch. The recent deal follows the company’s $24 million Series A, which was led by Benchmark […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Looking for a pay rise? Try datacentre construction
BBC News / 7h
Despite offering high pay companies that build datacentres are struggling to find skilled staff.
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, October 1 (game #478)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, October 1 (game #212)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, October 1 (game #981)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S PO
Intel's fix for its Raptor Lake problems might lower performance by 6.5%, but there's more to the story
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
It’s no secret that Intel has been experiencing major issues with its 13th and 14th-gen desktop processors for nearly a year now, which has been slowly tanking some of its best processors — especially the Core i9-13900K and Core i9-14900K — in terms of performance. And now there’s a new instability update that seems to be dropping speeds even more. Users have been testing out Intel’s latest BIOS
COVID-19 Pandemic Affected the Moon, Scientists Claim
39Futurism / 8h
Lunar Coronavirus Something strange happened when the Earth was gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, scientists claim: the Moon got substantially colder. As detailed in a recent article published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters , scientists from the Physical Research Laboratory in Ahmedabad, India, observed that lunar nighttime surface temperat
Franklin expedition captain who died in 1848 was cannibalized by survivors
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Enlarge / Oil painting by Belgian marine artist François Etienne Musin depicting tje HMS Erebus trapped in Arctic ice. (credit: Public domain ) Scientists at the University of Waterloo have identified one of the doomed crew members of Captain Sir John S. Franklin 's 1846 Arctic expedition to cross the Northwest Passage. According to a recent paper published in the Journal of Archaeological Scienc
Want to Buy a Smart Glass Door? It Just Got a Little Bit Cheaper
Wired / 8h
Can’t decide between clear or frosted glass? Home Depot’s Smart Glass door, available starting today, lets you have both for a reasonable price.
The Wallace and Gromit Movies Are Getting the 4K Release They Deserve
77Gizmodo / 8h
For the first time, the four main Wallace and Gromit short films have been remastered in UHD.
The best-selling Ninja air fryer on Amazon is 40% off just in time for Prime Day
Gizmodo / 8h
Grab the Ninja Air Fryer for just $79 on Amazon—40% off its regular price!
Verizon on outage: 'Service has started to be restored'
32Mashable / 8h
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. It sounds like Verizon's enormous service outage on Monday might be nearing its end. The company took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an update late Monday afternoon. According to the post, cell service "has started to be restored" and the company apologizes for any inconvenien
Build the website of your dreams with a bit of help from AI
Mashable / 8h
No matter how big or small your business, building (or updating) your website and branding is one of the most important things you’ll do as an entrepreneur. Finding a platform that supports you is the key to making the process more fun than frightful — especially in the early stages. Squarespace recently announced a suite of tools designed to do just that. They take the complexity out of creating
Hurricane Helene: What you should do if you have a trip planned to the Southeast US
The Points Guy / 8h
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday and started her devastating path up through the southeastern United States. The storm deluged areas in western Florida’s Gulf Coast and Panhandle, eastern Tennessee, western North Carolina, and regions of Georgia and South Carolina with record-breaking rainfalls, and the resulting flooding has decimated many parts of the region. At this time,
Cerebras Files Prospectus for I.P.O.
NYT > Technology / 8h
The Silicon Valley company would be among the first A.I. companies to go public since the release of ChatGPT nearly two years ago.
Verizon Is Having a Massive Outage Right Now
LifeHacker / 8h
Verizon customers around the U.S. are currently experiencing a massive service outage, with phones either not getting any bars or even being stuck in SOS mode. News of the outage first started hitting the internet around 12 p.m. ET, with DownDetector (which shares the same parent company as Lifehacker) showing over 100,000 user reports of Verizon outages. Reports have fallen since, but are still
QR Code phishing is advancing to a new level, so be on your guard
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Be careful when receiving emails with QR codes, because Quishing (QR code phishing) has evolved to become as dangerous as never before, experts have warned. A report from Perception Point has outlined one such campaign, claiming it is able to bypass most email security solutions around. The attack is just like any other QR code phishing attack - the recipient gets an email, and in it a QR code. T
How to stream the only VP debate
Mashable / 9h
The one and only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election airs Tuesday evening, with a Midwest battle brewing. Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will contend with Republican Ohio Senator and Hillbilly Elegy author JD Vance at the CBS News-hosted debate. What time is the presidential debate? The 90-minute debate, taking place at New York City’s CBS Broadcast Center, begins at 9 p.m. ET,
JetBlue Slashes Etihad Redemption Prices: 44 Routes, 44% Off—Book Close-In Economy Now!
View from the Wing / 9h
JetBlue is discounting redemptions on Etihad across 44 routes from Boston, New York JFK, Washington Dulles and Chicago. This appears to be around 44% off normal pricing, and is available in economy only with stopovers not permitted. Members need to issue tickets and travel by October 31, so it's only for close-in bookings. Continue reading ...
TechCrunch Space: The dawn of the space age
20TechCrunch / 9h
Hello and welcome back to TechCrunch Space. Flagging again that the final agenda for the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt is now live. I’ll be pushing this event for the next few weeks, given that we’re just a bit over a month away! We’d love for you to join us. Want to reach out with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
CEO of “health care terrorists” sues senators after contempt of Congress charges
24Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge / The empty chair of Steward Health Care System Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ralph de la Torre who did not show up during the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Examining the Bankruptcy of Steward Health Care: How Management Decisions Have Impacted Patient Care. (credit: Getty | ) The infamous CEO of a failed hospital system is suing an entire Senate committee aft
Uber beats crash victims’ attempt to try case in court instead of arbitration
21Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) A married couple can't sue Uber over severe injuries they suffered in a 2022 car accident because of a mandatory arbitration provision in the ride-sharing company's terms of use, according to a ruling issued by the New Jersey Superior Court appellate division. In November 2023, a lower court denied Uber's motion to compel arbitration and dismiss the compl
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images ) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thousands of subreddits private or not-safe-for-work (NSFW), Reddit announced that mods now need its permission to make those changes. Reddit's VP of community, going by Go_JasonWaterfalls, made the announcement about what Reddit calls Community Types today
Systems used by courts and governments across the US riddled with vulnerabilities
24Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Public records systems that courts and governments rely on to manage voter registrations and legal filings have been riddled with vulnerabilities that made it possible for attackers to falsify registration databases and add, delete, or modify official documents. Over the past year, software developer turned security researcher Jason Parker has found and reported doz
Titanic Sub CEO Was Willing to "Buy a Congressman" to Make Problems "Go Away"
Futurism / 9h
Blatant Bribes The former CEO of OceanGate Stockton Rush allegedly said he'd "buy a congressman" to make any problems with the doomed Titan submersible "go away," according to new testimony. During a US Coast Guard hearing on the Titan's disastrous expedition, former OceanGate employee Matthew McCoy said that Rush made the comments after he tried to raise safety concerns to the CEO at a lunch mee
Gamers beware: the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is low in stock with hiked-up prices—but there’s hope on the horizon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D , which is our choice as one of the best processors in the market period, beat out two of the best Intel processor options when it comes to pure gaming ability. Its reputation has made the chip a hot commodity, and its price has been skyrocketing as of late. This is due to dwindling stock, which is all happening right before the rumored launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in Oct
AMD announces a new update to address Ryzen 9000's performance woes ahead of Intel Arrow Lake launch, but it has already blown its early advantage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
There's no question that the AMD Ryzen 9000 series had a troubled launch, but AMD's latest fixes for the entire lineup of chips could go a long way to addressing the concerns of gamers and creators who might be holding off on buying one of the new chips. The fix, which is part of the new AGESA ComboAM5 PI 1.2.0.2 microcode update to various AM5 motherboard UEFI BIOSs, comes in two parts, accordin
Mozilla Thunderbird for Android Is Finally Here
How-To Geek / 9h
Mozilla bought the rights to K-9 Mail with the intention of eventually turning it into the Android version of Thunderbird. Now, it looks like the bulk of those efforts is finally here, and you can try out an initial version of Thunderbird on Android at long last.
How to Make Ubuntu Look Like Windows 11
How-To Geek / 9h
Ubuntu offers a unique user interface that's night and day compared to Windows. So, if you are new to Ubuntu and feeling a bit homesick for Windows, I've got you covered. Here's a step-by-step guide covering the essential tools and settings to customize Ubuntu and make it look like Windows 11.
GM’s Cruise fined $1.5 million for omitting details about its gruesome 2023 crash
Engadget / 9h
On Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) fined Cruise, GM’s self-driving vehicle division, $1.5 million. The penalty was imposed for omitting key details from an October 2023 accident in which one of the company’s autonomous vehicles struck and dragged a San Francisco pedestrian . Cruise is being fined for initially submitting several incomplete reports. The NHTSA’s r
Prime Day Before Prime Day: This Alexa-Enabled Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Will Clean Up Your Home and Its Already Almost Half off
Gizmodo / 9h
The iRobot Roomba combination vacuum and mop is 42% off ahead of October's Prime Day event.
The Most Awkward Airline Call Ever: ‘My Ex Was the Delta Agent—And My Wife Heard Everything!’
View from the Wing / 10h
The passenger didn't even give his ex a 5-star rating in the follow-on survey after the call, he says, because "she didn't resolve my issue!" Continue reading ...
New Snapdragon X-series chip in testing - code name: Project Glymur
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The CPU market of late has been dominated by Intel and AMD; Qualcomm, with its AI-powered, energy-efficient Snapdragon X-series ARM processors, aim to challenge that. Qualcomm’s current X-series processors have been making waves since their June 2024 launch. Winfuture have exclusively revealed that Qualcomm has been working on its next-gen high-end Snapdragon X2 CPU “SC8480XP”, under the codename
Wizards Takes Over Magic‘s Commander Format After Card Bans, Death Threats
Gizmodo / 10h
The dissolution of Commander's Rules Committee comes after a wave of controversial card bans last week.
What is SOS on iPhone? Here's what it means.
Mashable / 10h
What is SOS? You try to make phone call or post on social media on your iPhone – but you can't. Do you have bad service? No – in fact, you have no service. The service bars on your iPhone aren't just low, they are completely missing. In place of the bars? "SOS." What does 'SOS' mean? SOS mode is a way for your iPhone to make emergency calls even when you are completely out of service. It's obviou
Verizon outage map: Which states are affected by phone SOS issue?
29Mashable / 10h
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. Verizon users are in the midst of a major disruption, as a massive nationwide outage has left millions disconnected. Whether you're working remotely, attending virtual classes, or just trying to get through Monday with a functioning phone, Verizon's widespread network failure ha
Amazon slashes prices on Apple’s Beats headphones with a 40% discount ahead of Prime Day
Gizmodo / 10h
Looking to upgrade to a premium headset that won’t break the bank?
Tesla China Megapack Factory is Over Twice As Big as Expected
Next Big Future / 10h
I, Brian Wang, noticed that an aerial view of the Tesla China Megapack factory was revealing a building that is over the twice the size of the Lathrop California Tesla Megapack factory. I had a discussion with Bradford Ferguson of Rebellionaire who has visited the Lathrop Factory to count Megapack production. Brian White was on ... Read more
Targeted Chase cardholders can save $100 through Chase Travel
The Points Guy / 10h
If you’re a Chase cardmember, check the offers section of your account. You may have been targeted with a generous new travel promotion offering $100 back when you spend $500 or more on Chase Travel℠ . So far, we’re seeing this offer available for some Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , Chase Sapphire Reserve® , Chase Freedom Unlimited® and Chase Freedom Flex® cards. If you’ve been targeted with th
The VC buying up prized real estate in SF says not to ‘listen to agitators’
26TechCrunch / 10h
VC Neil Mehta, the Greenoaks Capital co-founder tied to a growing number of building purchases across several blocks of San Francisco’s once-glittering Fillmore Street, defended himself on Monday via an op-ed in The San Francisco Standard, saying the moves are solely about revitalizing a “city that has given me more than I could ever give […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal u
Google’s Pixel 9a With No Camera Bar Could Be as Flat as a Pancake
22Gizmodo / 10h
The Google Pixel 9a may not have a camera bar, camera pill, or even a camera bump. Otherwise, it may be the first Pixel to launch with Android 15.
Become Your Own Barista With a Breville Coffee Maker for 27% off
Gizmodo / 10h
Save $200 on a brushed stainless steel coffee maker from Breville before Prime Day and kickstart your morning with coffee.
Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet drops to a record-low price ahead of October Prime Day
20Engadget / 10h
If you've been on the lookout for a killer deal on a perfectly decent tablet for streaming videos and catching up on some reading, hunt no more. Just ahead of the October edition of Prime Day, Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 10 tablet to $75 , which is a discount of $65. This matches the tablet's lowest price to date, which we saw during Prime Day in July . The deal is for a model wit
Verizon outage is under investigation, according to the FCC
27Mashable / 10h
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the downed cellular network. Is your iPhone running on Verizon's network stuck in SOS mode ? The government wants to do something about it. Monday saw scores of U.S. Verizon customers report a complete inability to connect to Verizon's cellular network . As a result, the FCC is investigating the huge outage , pe
This Whole-Home Ring Alarm Kit Is Under $200 Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
Home security solutions don't need to come with a hefty upfront cost or a a mandatory monthly subscription . Right now, you can get a 14-piece Ring alarm kit, covers all the security basics for a two to four-bedroom home and includes a base station, two motion detectors, two keypads, eight contact sensors, and a range extender, for $197.99 . That 40% off the list price of $329.99—and the lowest p
These Refurbished Kindles Are up to 25% Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 10h
With Amazon's " October Prime Day " sale set to start Oct. 8, many Amazon devices have been on sale with early deals. Two of those deals are particularly great for Kindle fans: The refurbished Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Scribe are available on Amazon for $134.99 (originally $169.99) and $233.99 (originally $309.99) respectively. These refurbished Kindles don't go on sale very
Do Animals Understand Death? The Latest Science Might Surprise You
22Gizmodo / 10h
Philosopher Susana Monsó's book Playing Possum, newly translated into English next month, makes the strong case that many animals big and small understand the concept of death.
G.M. Reaches $1.5 Million Fine After Self-Driving Taxi Accident
NYT > Technology / 11h
The General Motors subsidiary reached a settlement with the main auto safety regulator after one of its self-driving taxis struck a pedestrian in San Francisco last year.
An end to expensive print cartridge lock-in? Researchers hack DRM in what could be a new dawn for printing fans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Hackers have found a new way to bypass the strict digital rights management (DRM) rules imposed on HP printers . This allows users to refill old and emptied cartridges, and thus continue printing without having to spend extra money on new, original ones. Here is a little background: HP allegedly sells printers at a loss. To make up for it, the company sells ink cartridges at elevated prices, whic
I Use Rotating Wallpapers on Windows, and You Should Too
How-To Geek / 11h
Tired of staring at the same old wallpaper when you turn on your computer? I was, too, until I created a folder filled with a bunch of nice wallpapers that Windows cycles through. Now, I can't imagine going back to the same static background, and neither should you.
We Finally Know Why Overwatch 2 Never Got a Netflix Animated Series
Gizmodo / 11h
You can stop holding your breath for an Overwatch 2 animated Netflix series because it ain't happening.
Futuristic Park Hyatt & Andaz Coming To Magna, On NEOM’s Coast
One Mile at a Time / 11h
Hyatt has announced plans for its newest luxury hotel development, and… it almost doesn’t look real? 350-room Park Hyatt Jaumur & Andaz Jaumur Marina Hyatt has revealed plans for two hotels in Jaumur, a marina community in Magna , on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. This is part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project. Specifically, the 125-room Park Hyatt Jaumur and 225-room Andaz Jaumur Marina
The Audi RS7—they won’t make them like this much longer
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / I've had a soft spot for Audi's RS7 for at least a decade now. Will Audi replace it, or is this the last in its line? (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) The arrival of competent electric vehicles is a boon for car enthusiasts as much as those who consider driving a chore and their vehicle a driving appliance. Electric motors can respond faster than the revviest naturally aspirated engines this s
“So aggravating”: Outdated ads start appearing on PS5 home screen
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Getty) PlayStation 5 owners are reporting advertisements on the device’s home screen. Frustratingly, the ads seem to be rather difficult to disable, and some are also outdated ads and/or confusing content. The ads, visible on users' home screens when they hover over a game title, can only be removed if you disconnect from the Internet, IGN reported today. However, that would bloc
Verizon customers face mass-scale outage across the US
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / A Downdetector map showing where Verizon outages are reported. (credit: Downdetector ) Wireless customers of Verizon and AT&T have found that they cannot make calls, send or receive text messages, or download any mobile data. As of this article's publication, it appears the problem has yet to be resolved. Users took to social media throughout the morning to complain that their phones we
For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants
40Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant is set to shut down for good today. (credit: Ashley Cooper ) On Monday, the UK will see the closure of its last operational coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, which has been operating since 1968. The closure of the plant, which had a capacity of 2,000 megawatts, will bring an end to the history of the country's coal use, which started with the opening of th
Apple backs out of backing OpenAI, report claims
41Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty ) A few weeks back, it was reported that Apple was exploring investing in OpenAI, the company that makes ChatGPT, the GPT model, and other popular generative AI products. Now, a new report from The Wall Street Journal claims that Apple has abandoned those plans. The article simply says Apple "fell out of the
When will the Verizon outage be fixed? Here’s what we know
37Mashable / 11h
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. Verizon customers nationwide reported network outages on Sept. 30 , with many iPhone users saying their phones have been stuck in SOS mode . This is a massive problem for many folks trying to work and get about their lives on a Monday, and it is unclear when the issue will be re
10x Cheaper than an iPad, This Impressive Amazon Tablet is Set to Sell Out Fast
20Gizmodo / 11h
With the holiday shopping season approaching, an impressive Amazon tablet is now available at a fraction of the cost of an iPad.
Snapchat’s new Footsteps feature tracks your location history
TechCrunch / 11h
Snapchat is quietly rolling out a new “Footsteps” feature to all iOS users this week, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. The new feature, which was previously only available to Snapchat+ subscribers, uses Snap Map to let you see how much of the world you’ve explored and track where you’ve traveled to. The first […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Cybertruck Gets FSD, Tries to Drive Onto Median in the Middle of Sunset Boulevard
62Futurism / 11h
Tesla has started rolling out its controversial and erroneously-named "Full Self-Driving" software to its Cybertruck — and what could possibly go wrong ? A small number of testers have now received an over-the-air software update enabling a "Supervised" version of the driver assistance package. By enabling it, the system allows their 6,600-pound pickup trucks to take care of most of the driving,
Chuck Cook Drives Tesla Cybertruck With FSD 12.5.5
Next Big Future / 11h
Tesla Cybertrucks now have FSD. Full Self Driving 12.5.5 provides Cybertrucks and other Tesla cars with new and improved FSD. This is also the first version that merges highway and city street driving. Previously, highway driving was handled by autopilot. Autopilot highway had less than one accident every 7 million miles. FSD 12.5.5 is superior ... Read more
Spirit Airlines cuts 32 routes in latest network shake-up
61The Points Guy / 11h
Spirit Airlines is making more big changes to its network. The Dania Beach, Florida-based carrier filed plans over the weekend to exit a whopping 32 routes, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson. The full list of affected routes is available below, but highlights include seven flights being cut from Boston, one of the hardest-hit airports on this list. CI
Global Entry Fee Increasing To $120, And More Changes
83One Mile at a Time / 11h
Several months back, we learned that United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting some of the pricing of its Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP). This is something that was first proposed back in 2020, but it’s finally being implemented . I wanted to post a reminder of this, as the changes take place tomorrow, so this is your last chance to apply at the old cost. Let me also emphasi
Four of My Favorite Products for Home Organizing
LifeHacker / 11h
Every few months, I go through a phase in which I decide I'm going to organize my home even better than I did the last few times this spirit overtook me. For me, this usually involves snooping around online, seeing what magical products are available to fix my entire life, and buying them on the spot. The truth is, there are a lot of organizational tools out there for every room and need —but som
How to Set Up Your Bedroom Like a Hotel Room (and Why You Should)
LifeHacker / 11h
If you think you sleep better in a hotel room than at home, you're not alone: According to one survey, about 73% of people surveyed reported better sleep when they crash in a hotel. While some of that might be exhaustion from travel or being away from stress factors, there’s something else going on here: Hotels have designed their rooms to be as sleep-friendly as possible . Some hotels even lean
Switching to Linux Saves You Money in More Ways Than One
55How-To Geek / 11h
While mobile devices are fine for chatting, reading, and watching, sometimes you need a real computer to get work done. But, it's become expensive to keep Windows PC up to date. Switching to Linux means you can keep using your old PC, and save money in other ways, too.
You can now search Amtrak routes on Google Flights
39The Points Guy / 11h
As of last week, users can now search for Amtrak tickets on Google platforms and see up-to-date departure times, trip durations and fares similar to Google Flights , the train company announced on Sept. 26. On Google Flights , users can filter to see train suggestions detailing durations, times and prices. Simply enter your origin, destination and travel dates as you would when searching for a fl
Trump Spreads Hurricane Helene Conspiracies as Hundreds Remain Missing
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Far-right influencers think Democrats can literally steer hurricanes to Republican-voting regions.
Phone Alarms Are Great, But They Could Be Much Smarter
How-To Geek / 12h
Smartphones have replaced a lot of things, but the classic bedside alarm clock might be the biggest. Nearly everyone who owns an iPhone or Android device is using it as an alarm clockand for good reason. Phones are easily the best alarm clocks every made, but they could be better.
Cybertruck Finally Gets Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
100+Wired / 12h
Some owners of Tesla’s electric pickup truck paid for the feature when they purchased it last fall—and now it’s starting to kick in.
Windows 11 users, be careful with the latest update – Microsoft admits it can cause havoc with crashes, endless restarts, and BitLocker woes
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Last week, Microsoft released an optional update for Windows 11, and unfortunately it has been causing some serious trouble in some cases. This is an optional update (KB5043145) for Windows 11 23H2 which was supposed to bring some minor quality-of-life improvements, but turned out to pack some unexpected bugs. In the support document for the update, Microsoft has acknowledged some known issues, w
Apartment 7A‘s Director Explains That Out-of-Continuity Rosemary’s Baby Moment
Gizmodo / 12h
The horror prequel starring Julia Garner and Dianne Wiest is now streaming on Paramount+.
Ryzen 9000 CPU Updates Should Improve Performance, AMD Says
How-To Geek / 12h
The Ryzen 9000 range of chips is finally out, and while they're pretty good on paper, its real-world performance has been a bit lacking. AMD has now released bug fixes that should address the problem.
Reddit policy changes make sitewide protests nearly impossible
Engadget / 12h
Reddit has just changed the rules so moderators of subreddits must get admin approval to switch from public to private, as originally reported by The Verge . This is being seen by many as an attempt to curb sitewide protests, as these requests must be approved by Reddit staffers. There will be no way for multiple subreddits to go private at once without Reddit having its hand on the lever. The co
People Are Apparently Microdosing Ozempic
45Futurism / 12h
Some people are reportedly taking a novel approach to using the blockbuster weight loss drug — and a handful of doctors even say they're doing it themselves. In an interview with USA Today , Florida-based neurosurgeon and longevity influencer Brett Osborn said he chooses to "microdose," or take small amounts, of weight loss drugs to access other health benefits like lowered blood sugar and choles
Dog Poops On American Airlines Seat, Passengers Endure Horrific Stench For Entire Flight
View from the Wing / 12h
An American Airlines passenger brought a dog on board who defecated on the seat. The stench wafted through the cabin. Since the pet was outside of a carrier kept underneath the seat, either the airline wasn't enforcing its pet in cabin rules or the passenger claimed this was a service animal and filled out the paperwork attesting to it. Continue reading ...
Hybrid cloud environments being targeted by worrying new ransomware attacks
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Cybercriminals are targeting hybrid cloud platforms with a worrying new ransomware strain, Microsoft security researchers have revealed. Threat intelligence experts from the company have published a new blog post warning of Storm-0501, a ransomware affiliate group active since 2021. The team has warned Storm-0501 is targeting different verticals across the United States, from government, manufact
Verizon outage phone stuck on SOS: What to do
Mashable / 12h
Check out our live blog coverage on the Verizon outage for more up-to-date details on the major cellular network issue. Verizon customers across the country have reported a network outage that has left their phone stuck in SOS mode. There might not be an immediatet fix — that will likely require Verizon's network resolving its issue — but there are some steps you can take to try to get your phone
TikTok bad actors harness AI to reanimate Hitler's hate
Mashable / 12h
Generative artificial intelligence is reviving the terrifying legacy of bigots, including former German dictator Adolf Hitler, as TikTok users harness the app's AI tools to reanimate xenophobic speeches from long-dead leaders. The phenomenon was recently documented in two different reports, one by nonprofit watchdog group Media Matters for America and another in an investigation by the Institute
How to Add and Remove Widgets from the Home Screen on iPhone
37How-To Geek / 12h
You can add widgets to your iPhone Home Screen to get information at a glance. They're interactive, so you can do things like mark a message as read and delete an email without opening apps. Let's take a look at how to add, remove, and customize widgets on your iPhone's Home Screen.
Hyatt’s Special Cancelation Policy For Globalists & Explorists
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I had a last minute change of plans for a Hyatt hotel stay I was supposed to make tomorrow night. Since the hotel has a 48-hour cancelation policy, I figured I’d have to forfeit my stay, and would be on the hook for a penalty. But then I remembered a perk that Hyatt has for select elite members, which I think is worth recapping. I had forgotten about this, so I assume I’m not the only one. 😉 Hya
Philips has a new business monitor to challenge HP and others, and it looks to be the real deal
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Philips, maker of the some of the best business monitors around today, has unveiled the Philips 27B2U6903 , which comes with UHD 4K resolution and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity as standard. The 27-inch monitor comes features an IPS LED panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 and support for 1.07 billion colours, making it ideal for anyone who needs to work in creative industries or to content content
Peak leaf-peeping season is here: Where to see spectacular fall foliage across the US in 2024
500+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. Autumn officially began Sept. 22, and in the next few weeks, much of the U.S. will experience peak fall foliage. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac , much of New England and the Pacific Northwest will be at or near peak fall color in early October. Where and when the foliage will be most colorful depends on each s
If You Hate Running, Try 'Rucking'
LifeHacker / 12h
Do you love the idea of running—getting outdoors, burning calories, building cardio fitness—but you wish you could do it without, you know, running? Try walking with a weighted pack instead, an activity that’s become known as
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