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Elon Musk Suggests That He Is an Ancient Being Who Assumes Human Identities
2KFuturism / 7h
Energy Vampire Elon Musk fired up his X-formerly-Twitter fingers on this week suggest, with a madman's glee, that he's a time-traveling vampire. And a gamer , he added. "Full disclosure, I'm actually a 3,000-year-old vampire," he first posted back in 2020. "It's such a trial assuming all these false identities over the centuries!" Musk revisited the claim — surely a joke, but an embarrassingly se
Don’t have 20/20 vision? Experience Meta Quest in perfect clarity with Zenni lenses
100+Mashable / 14h
For those who are vision-impaired or who wear prescription glasses, enjoying an immersive virtual reality (VR) or mixed reality (MR) experience can be uncomfortable or impractical. Glasses can feel bulky, fog up, or get scratched from frequent headset removal and adjustment. Moreover, many users with vision impairments report experiencing vertigo, eyestrain, or headaches when attempting to play i
Buy Lifemiles With Up To 185% Bonus (1.16 Cents Per Mile)
4KOne Mile at a Time / 19h
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value , especially for first and business class travel. The avianca lifemiles program has just launched its newest promotion on purchased miles, described as a “cyber miles” deal. This is among the best promotions we’ve seen from the program, so if you’ve been considering acquiring lifemiles, now would be a great time to do so. Note that n
Ai2 releases new language models competitive with Meta’s Llama
TechCrunch / 3min
There’s a new AI model family on the block, and it’s one of the few that can be reproduced from scratch. On Tuesday, Ai2, the nonprofit AI research organization founded by the late Paul Allen, released OLMo 2, the second family of models in its OLMo series. (OLMo’s short for “Open Language Model.”) While there’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
A lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage is 86% off
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Through 08 December, you can get the Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB plan for just £87.46 (reg. £644.22) — an 86% discount at the Mashable Shop. Opens in a new window Credit: Koofr Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB plan £87.46 at the Mashable Shop £644.22 Save £556.76 Losing your phone is painful enough, but if you tack on losing all your photos and videos, it’s tragic. The same goes for a fried hard drive
How to watch New Zealand vs. England 1st Test online for free
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. England for free on TVNZ+ . Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . England suffered a disappointing defeat against Pakistan in their last Test match series, but Bazball is all about taking positive decisions in attack and defence. So one defeat is not going to knock the confidence of this England side. And that's a good thin
How to watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix online for free
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix for free on ORF or ServusTV . Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Max Verstappen has finally secured his fourth F1 title. For a while there it looked like the championship was slipping out of his fingers, but he did enough in Las Vegas to seal the win. So what now? There are two races left in the season. The tit
How to watch Celtic vs. Club Brugge online for free
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Live stream Celtic vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Celtic have made a decent start to this year's Champions League , but they need to continue to pick up points if they want to progress to the knockout rounds. Club Brugge are only a point behind Celtic , so this matchu
How to watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart online for free
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Live stream Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Red Star Belgrade have found it tough in this year's Champions League . They are currently sat near the bottom of the standings after four defeats from four games. Stuttgart haven't had it much easier, with on
How to watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid online for free
Mashable / 42min
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The fifth round of Champions League fixtures has some really interesting matchups, but the biggest game is undoubtedly Liverpool vs. Real Madrid. Liverpool have won every game in this year's competition and sit on top of the
Roblox starts offering 25% more game currency for web purchases
TechCrunch / 1h
As scrutiny around Apple and Google’s app store fees tightens around the world, gaming platform Roblox has now started to offer an additional 25% game currency Robux for purchases on the web and gift cards as compared to mobile platforms. In essence, the company is encouraging users to purchase Robux from the web to avoid […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
NYT Strands hints, answers for November 27
Mashable / 2h
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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 27
Mashable / 2h
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle. If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the e
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 27
Mashable / 2h
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 today'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, Su
My Favorite Party Speaker Is $200 Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're waiting until Friday, Nov. 29, to start your Black Friday shopping, you're cutting yourself short (and likely stressing yourself out). There are many early Black Friday sales and deals on tech products already at record-low prices from retailers like Amazon , Walm
All the Best Best Black Friday Deals for Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC Gamers
LifeHacker / 4h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday is a great time to shop for video games, whether as gifts, or for yourself (I won't tell anyone). Right now, there are sales on all sorts of games, consoles, and gaming-related accessories, whether you prefer to play on Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, PC, or even a
Adobe's Creative Cloud Is 50% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Adobe remains dominant in the media industry, with apps such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and After Effects being indispensable for many. If you've been looking for a good deal on all these apps, Adobe's Black Friday sale is for you. The company's offering a flat 50% discount on up to a year of the Adobe Creative Cloud (All Apps) subscriptio
MyNoise Is a Personal Soundtrack Generator
LifeHacker / 5h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you want to drown out the cacophony of modern life or just add some ambience by adding a soundtrack, I've got a website for you. MyNoise lets you choose and customize soundscapes and play them endlessly as you navigate the world—or try to get some sleep. Ways to use MyNoise The site has been around since 2013 so the library features hundreds of
Quordle today – hints and answers for Wednesday, November 27 (game #1038)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, November 27 (game #535)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Wednesday, November 27 (game #269)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
X says The Onion can’t have Alex Jones’ Infowars accounts
Engadget / 5h
Another legal complication may have surfaced in The Onion’s bid to buy the Infowars empire from bankrupt conspiracy media mogul Alex Jones. X filed a limited objection to the transfer of Infowars’ X accounts to the satirical media empire in a federal Bankruptcy Court on Monday. The objection claims that X Corporation’s terms of service states “the Trustee cannot sell, assign or otherwise transfer
Here’s What Auli’i Cravlho Thinks About Moana Being a Disney Princess
Gizmodo / 5h
The star of Moana 2 explains how her character is a princess with a twist.
Figure 02 performing tasks autonomously
TechCrunch / 6h
Robotics startup Figure released a video update showcasing their Figure 02 humanoid robot autonomously performing tasks at HQ for a BMW use case. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Microsoft is taking away the Xbox Avatar Editor
Engadget / 6h
Microsoft has quietly announced the end of an era, with the Xbox Avatar Editor going away early next year. "Due to low engagement and our shift in focus towards delivering other player experiences, the Xbox Avatar Editor app will no longer be available starting on January 9, 2025," the company wrote in its FAQ about the feature. The latest approach to personalizing avatars launched in 2018 . The
Hilton Amex Card Limited Time Welcome Offers: Up To 175K Points
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
American Express and Hilton have four co-branded credit cards . These cards offer valuable benefits for those who stay at Hiltons with any frequency, so if you travel often, it’s worth having (at least) one of these cards in your wallet. If you’ve been considering picking up one of these cards, now is the time to apply, as we’re currently seeing improved welcome offers available. These have been
The New Squid Game 2 Trailer Reveals New Games and Terrifying Teases
Gizmodo / 6h
Netflix's hit sci-fi thriller starring Lee Jung-jae finally returns on December 26.
New SpaceX Starship Block 2 Design Flying in January and Block 3 One Year Later
Next Big Future / 6h
The SpaceX Starship 33 will be the first block 2 design. Block 2 will have more payload mass capacity. It will have a lower launch cost than the block 1 design. SpaceX Starship 33 should fly around January 11, 2025. There are approvals for up to 25 launches of SpaceX Starship in 2025. SLS: • ... Read more
Neuralink Testing Robot Arm Controlled by Brain Chip
32Futurism / 6h
Elon Musk's brain-computer interface (BCI) company is entering its next phase of experiments: seeing if patients can move a robotic arm using their minds. In a statement posted on X-formerly Twitter — also owned by Musk — the company announced that its new "feasibility trial" will investigate whether people can use its coin-sized brain chips to control a robot with their minds. "This is an import
Trump considers naming an ‘AI czar’
24TechCrunch / 6h
Incoming president Donald Trump is considering naming an “AI czar” in the White House, Axios reports. Should Trump appoint such a policy person, they’d be charged with helping to coordinate federal regulation and governmental use of AI. Importantly, an AI czar wouldn’t require Senate confirmation, Axios notes — allowing them to get to work on […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For person
The Best Headphone Deals for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're waiting until this Friday, Nov. 29, to start your shopping, you'll be missing on many early deals from retailers like Amazon , Walmart , Target , and Home Depot , which are all offering big discounts on prices on many tech products. Many of the best headphones of
These Are the Best Coffeemakers and Accessories to Buy As Gifts During Black Friday
LifeHacker / 6h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Coffee supplies are some of my favorite wintertime gifts (to buy and receive). Coffee loving folk often want a nicer coffeemaker or some flashy accessories, but they probably won’t splurge on for themselves—and with good reason: The best equipment tends to be a bit pricey.
I tried bringing my memories to life with AI and found it works better with dogs than with human hands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
MyHeritage gained a lot of attention for turning old photos into videos with its Deep Nostalgia technology in 2024, and they're also the company behind DeepStory, which makes images speak by creating talking portraits from photos or paintings. Now, the company has upgraded the tech with its new LiveMemory tool. Like Deep Nostalgia, LiveMemory uses AI to make short animated videos from still image
Traveling this week? Here are our top tips to keep you sane during the holidays
The Points Guy / 7h
The Transportation Security Administration expects Tuesday, Nov. 26, to be one of the busiest days of the year at U.S. airports, followed closely by Wednesday, Nov. 27. The Sunday after Thanksgiving could be the busiest day ever . “The Sunday following Thanksgiving is historically our busiest day of the year,” TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in an interview with TPG. “So it wouldn’t surprise
Elon Musk wants to block the transfer of InfoWars’ X accounts to The Onion
TechCrunch / 7h
The Onion, a satirical publication, won a bankruptcy auction earlier this month to purchase conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ website, InfoWars, and other related assets. However, that sale is now in limbo after a federal judge temporarily halted the deal. On Monday, Elon Musk threw yet another wrench in the works, objecting to the transfer of […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
SpaceX gets FCC green light for Starlink direct-to-phone deal with T-Mobile
24TechCrunch / 7h
The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to go forward with plans to offer a direct-to-phone version of its Starlink satellite internet service, with T-Mobile as its provider and a few provisos in place. The proposal dates to summer 2022, when SpaceX and T-Mobile first announced that they were pursuing the ability for the mobile provider’s […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
Users Furious as Character.AI Deletes Countless Beloved "Harry Potter" Chatbots
Futurism / 7h
The troubled chatbot company Character.AI appears to be mass-removing "Harry Potter"-themed AI characters from its platform — and users are in an uproar. The Reddit forum r/characterAI has been flooded since yesterday with posts from users claiming that chatbots based on the "Harry Potter" franchise had suddenly been deactivated at scale. When we took a look for ourselves, we found that droves of
My Handheld PC Was Overheating Like Crazy, Then I Opened It...
How-To Geek / 7h
My handheld PC has been giving me thermal headaches for a while now, but when things finally came to a head, the cause was predictable in retrospect, but surprising in reality.
Southwest Airlines Will End Service And Make Passengers Stow Laptops Earlier Starting Next Week – Here’s Why
View from the Wing / 7h
Southwest Airlines will require cabins to be prepared for landing earlier in order to protect cabin crew from injuries at the end of each flight. Starting December 4, flight attendants will have to be seated earlier – so they’ll require passengers to prepare for landing when a flight descends to 18,000 feet instead of waiting until 10,000 feet. Continue reading ...
EVA Air announces DFW as 7th US airport, with nonstop Taipei service in 2025
The Points Guy / 7h
America’s second-busiest airport is getting a new nonstop flight to Taiwan. Next November, Taiwanese carrier EVA Air will launch nonstop service from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to its Taipei home base, the airline said this week. The new flights will give the Star Alliance carrier a seventh U.S. gateway and a new destination for its Royal Laurel business class — a cabin for whi
US scientists may have developed the first robot syllabus that allows machines to transfer skills without human intervention
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Robots struggle to learn from each other, and rely on human instruction New research from UC Berkeley shows that the process could be automated This would eliminate the struggles of manually training robots Despite robots being increasingly integrated into real-world environments, one of the major challenges in robotics research is ensuring the devices can adapt to new tasks and environments effi
Universal Insists the Wicked Witches Were Paid the Same Salary
50Gizmodo / 8h
Rumors on social media inflamed speculation of a pay disparity between Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
Bilt Rent Day (Dec. 1): Amazon redemption bonus, earn triple points and more
300+The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. TPG founder Brian Kelly is a Bilt adviser and investor. Good news for Bilt Rewards members: Dec. 1 is another Bilt Rent Day. As on previous Rent Days, you can snag double points on Rent Day for nonrent purchases, book a Bilt Neighborhood Dining experience and play the “Rent Free” game. Bilt is also offering triple po
Uber's latest gig economy play is offering out coders for hire
Engadget / 8h
Bloomberg reports that Uber has started farming out independent contractors for data-labeling services as well as coders-for-hire. Uber describes its new Scaled Solutions division as a platform of “analysts, testers and independent data operators,” according to the company’s website . Scaled Solutions began life as an internal team, handling “large-scale annotation tasks” for Uber’s other service
Elon Musk Says He Owns Everyone’s Twitter Account in Bizarre Alex Jones Court Filing
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Musk's X is trying to stop The Onion from buying Alex Jones' social media accounts.
A Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Has Gone Down in Flames
Gizmodo / 8h
Cassava Sciences' simufilam failed a Phase III trial for Alzheimer's disease, likely marking the end of a drug surrounded by allegations of poorly done and fraudulent research.
Drake May Soon Find Out If the Law Can Settle a Rap Beef
100+Wired / 8h
Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing feud has mostly been a war of words, fought online. With several court filings this week, Drake aimed to take it to a different venue.
8 Great Soundbar Deals to Grab Ahead of Black Friday (2024)
Wired / 8h
Bring the theater to you with these killer Black Friday soundbar deals.
NASA Underwater Robots to Search for Life on Moons With Oceans Like Europa
Next Big Future / 8h
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory tested the feasibility of a mission concept called SWIM, short for Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers. The project envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots looking for signs of life on ocean worlds. SWIM is funded by NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program under the agency’s Space Technology Mission Directorate. NASA ... Read mo
Legislation Submitted to Get Commercial Space Transportation Approvals Out of the FAA
Next Big Future / 8h
Rep. Kiley has introduced legislation to make the Office of Commercial Space Transportation report directly to the Secretary of Transportation. This comes after Rep. Kiley questioned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker before the Aviation Subcommittee with respect to the FAA’s decisions with SpaceX launches in September. The bill streamlines the oversight process b
AWS re:Invent 2024: What to expect and how to watch Amazon’s biggest event of the year
TechCrunch / 8h
Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) biggest conference of the year is around the corner, and all signs point to it being an eventful one. AWS re:Invent 2024 kicks off in Las Vegas on Sunday, with sessions scheduled to run through December 6. A keynote address featuring AWS CEO Matt Garman will take place December 3, starting […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
ServiceTitan could be the first of many ‘dirty’ term-sheet IPOs, VCs believe
TechCrunch / 8h
Rather than opening an IPO window, ServiceTitan's IPO could be the first \of something else entirely, VCs warn. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Lauren Boebert Abruptly Quits Controversial Cameo Account
41Gizmodo / 8h
The rightwing politician from Colorado briefly joined the video-sharing platform before apparently deactivating her account.
The Best iPhone Tripods of 2024
How-To Geek / 8h
Tripods aren't just for high-end cameras they can also help you take great photos and videos with your smartphone. An iPhone tripod will also work well on your desk, enabling you to turn your iPhone into a convenient webcam for video calls.
FTC warns that companies don't disclose how long connected devices will be supported
Engadget / 8h
The US Fair Trade Commission published a paper that found 89 percent of connected devices do not detail how long the item will receive software support. The study examined product websites looking for specifics about how long the company expected to support the device. Within the 11 percent of product sites that shared this information, the review found cases with ambiguous language as well as in
Trump's Raw Milk Zealot Accused of Inappropriately Touching Babysitter
50Futurism / 8h
Him Too Accusations of sexual assault against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. , Donald Trump's Health Department pick, are threatening to impede the president-elect's regressive agenda — not to mention RFK Jr.'s enthusiasm for raw milk . In an interview with the Wall Street Journal , Eliza Cooney recalled the instances, half her lifetime ago, when Kennedy groped and harassed her while she was working for
Best Black Friday Therabody Deals (2024): LED Masks, Massage
Wired / 8h
Therabody's Black Friday discounts are here to give your body (and your wallet) a well-deserved break.
Five Mind Games MLMs Use to Scam People
LifeHacker / 8h
If you’ve ever looked for a way to make some extra money or searched around for a new job opportunity, chances are you’ve stumbled onto a few multi-level marketing (MLM) outfits that promise you can make a lot of money really fast, and really easily. You probably know that most MLMs are pyramid schemes where the only real way to make money is to keep recruiting new fools into the scheme, but ther
Venmo, Apple Pay, and Other Payment Apps Are About to Be More Regulated
LifeHacker / 8h
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expanding its regulatory reach beyond traditional banks to include popular payment apps like Apple Pay , Google Pay, and Venmo. In the grand scheme of things, this move from the CFPB is reassuring for anyone ( rightfully ) concerned about privacy, fraud, and user rights in an increasingly digital financial landscape. But for right now, here'
The best credit cards for extended warranties
28The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When you make a purchase, it’s helpful to have the peace of mind of warranty protection from the manufacturer — especially if it’s an expensive item. But if your item breaks or is damaged after the warranty has ended, you may think you’re out of luck. The good news is if you put your purchase on a credit c
Virtual Reality Might Finally Be Socially Acceptable
How-To Geek / 9h
When I first tried modern VR in 2016, it was a niche technology that drew plenty of mainstream ridicule. Today, things are very different, and no one has to be embarrassed about having a good time in a virtual world anymore.
Accelerating generative AI deployment with microservices
MIT Technology Review / 9h
In this exclusive webcast, we delve into the transformative potential of portable microservices for the deployment of generative AI models. We explore how startups and large organizations are leveraging this technology to streamline generative AI deployment, enhance customer service, and drive innovation across domains, including chatbots, document analysis, and video generation. WATCH NOW Our di
Windows 11 24H2 Is Breaking Scanner Connectivity
How-To Geek / 9h
Microsofts 24H2 woes are not letting up. To add to the ever-growing list of issues with the new Windows 11 2024 update, scanning devices arent working properly with it anymore. Theres no patch available yet and no clear timeline for when itll be fixed.
Keeping track of where the Ninja Slushi is in stock, as well as the best Black Friday Ninja deals
Mashable / 9h
A quick look at the best Ninja deals ahead of Black Friday Best Slushi alternative Ninja Creami $149.00 at Walmart (save $50) Best air fryer deal Ninja 13-in-1 Double Oven and Air Fryer with FlexDoor (DCT402BK) $199.99 at Amazon (save $100) Not on sale, but in stock Ninja Slushi $299.99 at Ninja Kitchen If any certain type of countertop kitchen appliance is your 2024 Black Friday goal, Ninja prob
28 best Amazon Black Friday deals so far
60The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: Prices are accurate as of 11:57 a.m. EST, Nov. 26. This article will be updated regularly throughout the Black Friday sales with new prices and additional discounted items. Yeah, we know, Black Friday sales seem to come earlier every single year, but who are we to complain? It’s not even Cyber Monday yet, but Amazon is already slashing prices left, right and center. If you don’t wa
New Hyatt Regency Taipei Taoyuan Airport (Former Novotel)
60One Mile at a Time / 9h
A few months ago, I wrote about how an airport property would switch brands, from Accor to Hyatt. There’s now an update, as we have a sense of when the rebranding will happen. Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport becomes Hyatt Regency The 516-room Novotel Taipei Taoyuan Airport (TPE) will soon be rebranded as a Hyatt Regency. The hotel has been branded as a Novotel since 2009. The contract is up for re
Artists Stick It to ‘AI Overlords’ and Leak OpenAI’s Sora Video Generator
29Gizmodo / 9h
A group of artists who say they were given early access to OpenAI's Sora video generation model released a version of the tool to the public.
This Ninja Air Fryer Is 51% Off, And it Has a 4.8/5 Rating From 35,000 Reviews on Amazon
Gizmodo / 9h
It may not be the most advanced air fryer, but it's definitely the most popular one on the market.
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 26 (#534)
How-To Geek / 9h
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.
elementary OS 8 Arrives With New Mac-Like Functionality
How-To Geek / 9h
Need a "beginner" Linux distro? The super-simple elementary OS now features a more modern design, enhanced multitasking capabilities, more security features, and additional accessibility functionality in its OS 8 update.
NASA Scanners Detect Hidden Base Under Arctic Ice
25Futurism / 9h
Under the Ice NASA scientists collected some marvelous readings while flying over the arctic ice in Greenland during an April 2024 survey. The radar instrument onboard NASA's Gulfstream III aircraft spotted an abandoned "city under the ice ": a relic of the Cold War that was once used as a military base by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The extremely remote outpost, dubbed Camp Century, includes
10 Ways to Protect Yourself Online During Black Friday
20How-To Geek / 9h
Black Friday is a treasure trove of deals, but also a prime target for cybercriminals to steal sensitive information. Use these tips to stay secure, whether youre grabbing deals on your computer, phone, or tablet.
Why is Drake suing UMG and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar?
Mashable / 9h
Drake’s feud with Universal Music Group just escalated to DEFCON 1. The Toronto rapper has filed his second lawsuit against the music giant, with his lawyer having previously dropped allegations that UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play" scheme with iHeartRadio to boost Kendrick Lamar’s "false song" "Not Like Us" on the airwaves. Yes, second lawsuit — this time alleging defamation . The first, filed on
Amazon Smashes OnePlus 12 Price to Record Low for Black Friday Clearance Sale
Gizmodo / 9h
This is one of the top Android smartphones of 2024.
Thank God, They Didn’t Make Sonic 3‘s Popcorn Bucket Sexy Enough
Gizmodo / 9h
Although I'm sure of all fandoms the Sonic one will find a way, but you can at least admire the attempt at safeguarding this poor bucket.
ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers
95Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Lobby groups for Internet service providers claim that ISPs' customer service is so good already that the government shouldn't consider any new regulations to mandate improvements. They also claim ISPs face so much competition that market forces require providers to treat their customers well or lose them to competitors. Cable lobby group NCTA-The Internet & Television Association told the Federa
Licking this “lollipop” will let you taste virtual flavors
22Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Demonstrating lollipop user interface to simulate taste in virtual and augmented reality environments. Credit: Lu et al, 2024/PNAS Virtual reality (VR) technology has long sought to incorporate the human senses into virtual and mixed-reality environments. In addition to sight and sound, researchers have been trying to add the sensation of human touch and smell via various user interfaces, as well
The Atari 7800+ is a no-frills glimpse into a forgotten gaming era
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Like a lot of children of the '80s, my early gaming nostalgia has a huge hole where the Atari 7800 might have lived. While practically everyone I knew had an NES during my childhood—and a few uncles and friends' older siblings even had an Atari 2600 gathering dust in their dens—I was only vaguely aware of the 7800, Atari's backward compatible, late '80s attempt to maintain relevance in the quickl
All the park perks for a pretty penny: A review of the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Resort
The Points Guy / 9h
[circuit type=review circuit_id=”20420186436″] A stay at Loews Royal Pacific Resort can take much of the stress out of a Universal Orlando Resort theme park vacation — but it’s going to cost you. The main reason my family booked this hotel is because of the valuable theme park perks that come with a stay here, such as an included express pass, early admission and a convenient location. These incl
The Free Way to Run Windows on an Apple Silicon Mac
LifeHacker / 9h
Apple Silicon Macs don't support Boot Camp, meaning you can't install Windows and boot it up directly. That doesn't mean you can't get Windows 11 up and running on your Mac, though. Microsoft officially recommends two expensive options to get it done: paying for the online service Windows 365 to run Windows remotely, and paying for Parallels Desktop to run it virtually. There's another option, th
Seven Functional Home Goods I'm Buying on Sale for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Like many people, my approach to shopping involves spending hours finding the things I want, adding them to my cart, then... doing nothing. I wait and wait until a sale strikes, then clear that cart right out. The bulk of my Amazon cart is comprised of home goods, from organizational tools to functional decor, and since those kinds of purchases ar
Free Coffee in the Long Run, The De’Longhi Espresso Machine at the Lowest Price This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 9h
If you're spending $5 a day on coffee shop drinks, this machine pays for itself in about 100 days.
Beware: The Rise of Fake Amazon Calls Using AI Voices
How-To Geek / 10h
AI-generated voices now sound so real that its hard to tell the difference from an actual person, making those urgent, unexpected calls even more convincing as they try to trick you into giving up personal and financial information.
Thanksgiving dinner from Dollar Tree? TikTok creator going viral for her $20 holiday meal
Mashable / 10h
The holidays can prove challenging for myriad reasons. Family can be hard. Traveling sucks. But, if your budget is tight, the holiday season can be incredibly stressful. TikTok creator @dollartreedinners seems to understand that fact and has worked to help folks out on Thanksgiving. That creator, real name Rebecca Chobat, has published a viral series of videos making Thanksgiving food out of affo
Uber is building a fleet of gig workers to label data for AI models
TechCrunch / 10h
Uber is expanding its fleet of gig workers and creating a new category: AI annotation and data labeling. The ride-hailing company has started hiring contractors for a new AI and data labeling division called Scaled Solutions. These workers complete projects for Uber’s internal business units but are also serving outside customers including self-driving vehicle company […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All r
FTC finds that smart device makers fail to make clear how long their products will be supported
TechCrunch / 10h
A new paper from the Federal Trade Commission found that many smart device makers fail to disclose to consumers how long they will provide software updates for their products. The agency looked at 184 different smart devices, ranging from hearing aids to security cameras, and found that nearly 89% of them don’t provide buyers with […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Noble Audio announces its most advanced earbuds yet, with five drivers per ear
Engadget / 10h
Noble Audio just announced pending availability of its most advanced earbuds yet. The FoKus Rex5 earbuds manage to cram a whole lot of tech into a small package, with a $450 price tag to prove it. First of all, Noble has installed five drivers into each earbud. This is likely the first time that’s ever been done, as the idea of cramming multiple drivers into a tiny earbud is a relatively new conc
Russia-linked hackers exploited Firefox and Windows bugs in ‘widespread’ hacking campaign
21TechCrunch / 10h
The Russia-aligned RomCom gang exploited the vulnerabilities to target hundreds of Firefox users across Europe and North America. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The Virgin Atlantic Redemption Trap: Why Roundtrip Awards Are a Huge Mistake [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 10h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Google Gemini Is Getting More Assistant-Like With Spotify Integration
How-To Geek / 10h
Google's decision to replace the Google Assistant with Gemini was a controversial onethe AI chatbot was useful for basically everything but what people typically used Assistant for. Now, though, it's slowly getting third-party integrations to restore that functionality, and the latest one is Spotify.
Amazon Japan hit with a raid over antitrust concerns
Engadget / 10h
Japan's Fair Trade Commission has conducted a raid on Amazon over antitrust concerns. "There is a suspicion that Amazon Japan is forcing sellers to cut prices in an irrational way," an unnamed source told Reuters . Amazon Japan received an on-site inspection by the regulator today to explore whether the retailer gives better product placement in search results to sellers who offer lower prices. A
How to Remove a Gmail Account from Your Android Device
40How-To Geek / 10h
The only way to remove a Gmail account from your Android device is by removing its associated Google account. However, there are things you can do to minimize its presence on your phone or tablet.
Neuralink wants its brain chip to control a robot arm next
20Mashable / 10h
There are now at least two patients who have had Neuralink's brain chip implanted in their head. While there have been some bumps in the road , it appears that things are going well enough for Elon Musk's neurotechnology company to look ahead at what's next. So, what's Neuralink looking at testing out now? Neuralink aims to embed its brain chip into robotic limbs to achieve what Musk refers to as
This Wireless Canon Printer Is Only $39 for Black Friday, Cheaper Than Your Holiday Spread
Gizmodo / 10h
It costs less than a nice dinner out and actually makes life easier.
Black Friday Deal: 89% off Pure VPN's 5-year plans
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
PureVPN has been delivering incredible VPN services since 2007. As a result of their products, users can enjoy freedom on the internet and access region-specific sites. One of PureVPN's unique features is that it lets users choose from four modes: Stream, Internet Freedom, Security/Privacy, and File Sharing. Each has its own dedicated servers, which guarantees faster speeds and smoother experienc
$2 Billion Firefly Aerospace Sending Lunar Lander to the Moon in Mid January 2025
Next Big Future / 10h
Firefly Aerospace successfully completed environmental testing on Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander ahead of its first mission to the Moon supporting NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Firefly is now preparing to ship the lander to Cape Canaveral, Florida, in mid-December for launch on Following launch and vehicle separation, Blue Ghost will begin its ... Read more
Arcane‘s Co-Creator Addresses the Fan Discourse Over Season 2 Pacing
Gizmodo / 10h
Christian Linke also revealed that Riot Games and Fortiche's next League of Legends project is still years away.
This Mexican fintech isn’t too worried about Trump’s tariff threats
TechCrunch / 10h
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re taking a look at: If you’d like to receive the Fintech newsletter in your inbox every Tuesday, sign up here! The big story Trump’s tariff threats don’t scare this Mexican fintech Mexico’s economic development has made it a fertile ground for startups. But the trend is under threat […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Yes, That Viral LinkedIn Post You Read Was Probably AI-Generated
61Wired / 10h
A new analysis estimates that over half of longer English-language posts on LinkedIn are AI-generated, indicating the platform’s embrace of AI tools has been a success.
Impress Your Guests With a Stuffing Bundt Cake
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Thanksgiving stuffing is not generally known as a glamorous side dish. Its mushy, various shades of brown lumps don’t really inspire much in the way of a table-scape—and yet, few dishes get the same warm welcome at the table. Though perfectly fine served in a casserole dish, it doesn’t hurt to try a little glow-up for this special occasion. Allow
You Can Still Get These Nintendo Switch Bundles for Their Lowest Price Ever
LifeHacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There's a new Nintendo Switch coming , and that's probably why we're seeing record-low prices for the bundles during Black Friday . At the moment, Target and Best Buy have the best deals on Nintendo Switch bundles. As GameSpot reported yesterday, these bundles quickly sold
Coming soon: Renumbered gates at New York’s JFK Airport
The Points Guy / 10h
“Is it Gate 22 in Terminal 1, Terminal 5 or Terminal 8?” That’s the question that Jessica Forse doesn’t want travelers to ask when the transformation at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is complete. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages and oversees the airport, is expected to renumber all the gates across the entire airport in the coming months, TPG h
Devolver Digital’s Delayed Awards returns Wednesday
Engadget / 11h
Are you eagerly anticipating the next crop of games from Devolver Digital? Well, you’re going to have to wait a little longer. The indie game studio will unveil the nominees and winners of its annual Devolver Delayed Awards at 1 PM Eastern Wednesday on its official YouTube page. Devolver’s tongue-in-cheek awards show aims to honor “the brightest, best indie games you can’t play yet” and yes, Skat
NASA awards SpaceX a contract for one of the few things it hasn’t done yet
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When you compare SpaceX to the world's other space enterprises, it's probably easier to list the things SpaceX hasn't done instead of reciting all of the company's achievements. One of these is the launch of nuclear materials. SpaceX has launched a handful of planetary science missions for NASA, but these spacecraft have all used solar arrays to generate electricity. In this century, NASA's probe
QNAP firmware update leaves NAS owners locked out of their boxes
60Ars Technica - All content / 11h
A recent firmware pushed to QNAP network attached storage (NAS) devices left a number of owners unable to access their storage systems. The company has pulled back the firmware and issued a fixed version, but the company's response has left some users feeling less confident in the boxes into which they put all their digital stuff. As seen on a QNAP community thread , and as announced by QNAP itse
All the best Black Friday flight deals (so far)
400+The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This article was updated with new information and offers. Black Friday is now galloping toward us at an incredible speed, with plenty of early deals already flying in. While the official Black Friday sales don’t kick off until Nov. 29, we’ve rounded up the best airfare deals so far so you don’t miss a bargain. In case you don’t see what you want right away, here’s advice on finding
Black Friday is around the corner, shop the best deals under $50
Mashable / 11h
Best Early Black Friday Deals Under $50 Best tech deal under $50 Amazon Echo $49.99 at Amazon (Save $50) The Last of Us Part I for PlayStation 5 $29.99 at Best Buy (Save $40) Best home and kitchen deal BrüMate Era 40 oz. Tumbler $30.14 at Amazon (Save $14.85) Some of the best savings you'll find during Black Friday are on the small stuff. Yes, you can find hundreds of dollars of savings on big ti
Intel’s CHIPS Act funding cut by over $600 million
Engadget / 11h
The White House is reducing Intel’s CHIPS Act award by over $600 million. Initially set to receive $8.5 billion from the domestic silicon production bill, the company will get up to $7.85 billion instead. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that Intel has extended some plant openings beyond 2030 government deadlines. However, the Commerce Department said the funding reduction was instead due
Feds Say Evolv Is Over-Hyping AI Tech in Gun Detectors
Gizmodo / 11h
“If you make those claims without adequate support, you can expect to hear from the FTC.”
Bluesky verification could look a lot different from X’s blue checks
24TechCrunch / 11h
The rapidly growing social networking startup Bluesky, a Twitter/X alternative built on open web principles, revealed in a livestream on Monday how its approach to user account verification will differ from existing services, like Meta and X. While traditional social media has shifted to a pay-for-verification model, where users pay for the privilege of the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reser
Japan’s Epsilon S Rocket Test Ends in Fiery Explosion, Marking Another Big Setback
Gizmodo / 11h
The Epsilon S rocket was supposed to launch early next year, but the recent blast will likely delay its debut by several months.
The 12 Best Widgets to Put on Your Mac Desktop
How-To Geek / 11h
Mac desktop widgets transform your workspace into a command center for productivity and information. Whether you're managing devices or staying on top of your schedule, these widgets make essential information instantly accessible.
Another Apple Mac Studio mini PC clone emerges with a Core i9 and a Geforce RTX 4090 GPU — but you won't be able to buy it just yet
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
New Chinese mini PC supports Intel 12th-14th gen CPUs Can take high-performance GPUs including the Nvidia RTX 4090M Apple Mac Studio-inspired chassis has multiple ports FEVM isn’t a brand many outside of China will have heard of - established by Hefengyi Electronics, it manufactures and sells a range of high-performance mini PCs , the latest being the FN60G WE, an upgrade of the previously releas
As Tesla Struggles to Make Self-Driving Work, It's Hiring a Team to Remote-Control Its Robotaxis
64Futurism / 11h
Hands-On Approach For better or worse, Tesla — under the direction of Elon Musk — is serious about its robotaxi ambitions . And so it's preparing to use the same sneaky trick that its competitors use to make their cars seem fully autonomous: hiring people to remotely pilot them. As Electrek reports , the EV automaker has posted a new job listing anticipating a "teleoperation" team that will contr
After a Second Price Drop, The LEGO Harry Potter Castle Hits a Record Low For Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
The most popular LEGO license, Harry Potter, is enjoying a fantastic Black Friday deal.
Cruise drink packages: A line-by-line guide
The Points Guy / 11h
It’s easy to run up a monster bill ordering wine, beer and mixed drinks by the glass on a cruise ship. The cost of alcoholic drinks on cruise vessels — particularly cocktails — can be pricey. But for those who regularly order several alcoholic drinks a day when cruising, there’s a way to save: a flat-fee drink package. Nearly all the major mass-market cruise lines offer flat-fee drink packages th
YC-backed Circleback is out to become the best meeting notetaker
TechCrunch / 11h
As the number of startups offering speech-to-text services is increasing, meeting transcripts are becoming a common offering. There are plenty of tools that offer AI assistants that either join the meeting or capture your system’s audio to transcribe and summarize your meetings. Y Combinator-backed Circleback wants to differentiate itself by providing detailed notes and action […] © 2024 TechCrun
Roon raises $15M to replace ‘Dr. Google’ with real doctors sharing videos about illness treatments
TechCrunch / 11h
Vikram Bhaskaran was leading creator partnerships at Pinterest when his father started showing early symptoms of ALS, a rare, terminal neurodegenerative disease. “It turned my world upside down,” Bhaskaran said. He worked during the day, and spent his evenings Googling the illness and treatment options and in Facebook groups. But Bhaskaran discovered that finding clear, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All
Creators’ Favorite Logitech Blue Yeti Microphone Is at Its Best Price Yet This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 11h
For Black Friday, save over 40% on the best-selling Blue Yeti USB microphone from Logitech for creators.
With Two Easy Tricks, The Galaxy S24+ Can Be Yours For Just $274 Instead Of $999
Gizmodo / 11h
For under $300, it's clearly the best smartphone you can get.
How to Buy Residency in Another Country With a 'Golden Visa'
LifeHacker / 11h
If you want the option to settle abroad but don't qualify for a work visa and have a few hundred thousand extra dollars to spare, you may be able to buy your way there: "Golden visas" give you a relatively quick (if expensive) path to residency in dozens of countries around the world. What is a golden visa? Also known as residency by investment , a golden visa allows wealthy people to live and wo
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Are $60 Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 11h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ($188.98, down from $249.99), available in white or silver (with a matching case), features angular stems with customizable LEDs that can blink, fade, or stay steady—adding a bit of flair to their functionality. These earbuds pack a punch with
How to Shoot Long Exposure Photos on Your iPhone
How-To Geek / 12h
The long exposure technique can create some highly artistic photos, such as blurred flowing water or light trails. By default, it's not possible to manually set the shutter speed of your iPhone camera, but there are a few ways you can capture long exposure-style images using your iPhone.
Workers demand more transparency after Intel secures $8B CHIPS funding
Ars Technica - All content / 12h
On Tuesday, the Biden-Harris administration finalized a CHIPS award of up to $7.865 billion to help fund the expansion of Intel's commercial fabs in the US. By the end of the decade, these fabs are intended to decrease reliance on foreign adversaries and fill substantial gaps in America's domestic semiconductor supply chain. Initially, Intel was awarded $8.5 billion, but it was decreased after In
Threads just announced it had more than 35 million signups in November
Engadget / 12h
Threads just announced that it has experienced significant growth throughout November, to the tune of 35 million signups. A platform spokesperson told Engadget that the social media app has received more than a million signups every single day for the past three months. To that end, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced 15 million signups for November in the middle of the month. Meta CEO Mark Zuck
TSA liquids rule: What to know about 3-1-1 before you head to the airport
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. We’ve all been there: You’re waiting in the Transportation Security Administration line, only to hear agents call for a “bag check.” Oftentimes, it’s because a traveler has a liquid product in their carry-on that exceeds the allowed limit. The ensuing process can slow things down — particularly when there’s heavy pas
Arcane Season 2’s Best Episode Feels More Like Life Is Strange Than League of Legends
28Gizmodo / 12h
Ekko stole the show once again in Arcane 's final act.
Support for SpaceX Mars City Will Surge With First Unmanned Starship Landings
Next Big Future / 12h
Eric Berger expects NASA and the public support for the SpaceX Mars city will surge with the first unmanned landings on Mars. Erc X rendered an Earth Orbit SpaceX Refueling depot. Elon has talked about sending a fleet of five Starships to Mars in October-December 2026. Refueling and orbital propellant transfer is key to this ... Read more
Eric Berger Believes SLS Will Be Cancelled
Next Big Future / 12h
Eric Berger is the Ars Technica, senior space editor and author of Reentry, a book about the behind the scenes SpaceX development of Falcon 9. Berger’s primary focus is on NASA and private aerospace companies. He authored Liftoff, which was published by William Morrow and Company and released in March 2021. The book chronicles the ... Read more
Learn a New Language for 80% off With Promova This Black Friday
How-To Geek / 12h
Discover a fun way to learn a new language (or nine) with Promova's personalized system and intuitive app. Language classes or programs can be expensive or difficult to grasp, but Promova makes it easy to learn at your own pace.
40% off select tools and tool accessories at Home Depot. Thank you, Black Friday.
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Home Depot is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. Covering DIY and professional contracting, Home Depot has everything required to spruce up or renovate any living space. That includes tools, building materials, décor, and even appliances. For a limited time only, you can get up to 40% off select tools and tool accessories . This includes cordless drills, tool boxes, and w
The PS5 Access controller is on sale in a Black Friday PlayStation deal
Engadget / 12h
There are a bunch of Black Friday deals on PlayStation products , but here's one that was perhaps a little unexpected. The PS5 Access controller has dropped to $59 , which is a record low price. It's slightly over a third off the list price of $90. Sony created this controller to make the PlayStation 5 more accessible to a wider group of players. It released the Access controller last December. T
Amazons ASUS Zenbook Duo deal makes double screens 21% off
Mashable / 12h
GET $320 OFF: As of Nov. 26, you can get an ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop for just $1,179.99. That's 21% off the original price or $320 off. Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop $1,179.99 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $320.00 The ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop packs together multiple types of productivity into one multi-screened package. Not only does it provide more screen for your buck, thi
VPN demand soars in Pakistan as internet remains restricted
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to the best VPN apps once again over the past few days, as the country's internet gets increasingly restricted. As per data coming from Top10VPN , VPN demand has been soaring since Sunday, November 24, and is now expected to reach a 330% increase above the baseline. On Monday, Proton VPN also recorded a spike in VPN sign-ups from the country of 730% a
The Most-Loved DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Are Nearly 50% Off This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Save $120 on this power tool combo kit with two batteries and a charger over at Amazon.
From $19M to $1.5M, here’s how much Anduril pays top execs like Palmer Luckey in cash and stock
TechCrunch / 12h
Beyond patriotism, there’s another huge reason to join a defense startup: it pays really, really well. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
This MSI Gaming PC With an RTX 4070 Costs Just Slightly More Than The RTX 4070 Itself
Gizmodo / 12h
For Black Friday, Amazon is slashing the price of this MSI gaming laptop.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LAX Gets Refresh
One Mile at a Time / 12h
Several months ago, Air Canada closed one of its lounges in the United States, so that it could undergo a refurbishment. There’s now a positive update, as the lounge has reopened as of today. Details of the Air Canada Lounge LAX The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has reopened as of today, November 26, 2024. The lounge has just undergone a refurbishment, wh
Spotify Now Saves Your Listening History for Three Months
How-To Geek / 12h
Spotify is introducing a new feature called "Recents" for iOS, Android, and desktop. The feature, available today, allows you to see all the content you've listened to over the last 90 days.
NASA Says You Will Have to Ask the Russian Space Program About the Horrid Smell on the Space Station
Futurism / 12h
Silent but Deadly Astronauts on the International Space Station this weekend noticed a rancid stink when they popped the hatch on Russia's Progress cargo ship that had just docked with it — and NASA says that anyone who wants to know more will have to speak to mother Russia. " For any detailed information on what caused the unusual odor, please contact [Russian cosmonaut agency] Roscosmos, " NASA
How to identify AI-generated text: 7 ways to tell if content was made by a bot
24Mashable / 12h
As AI-generated content gets more ubiquitous in our everyday lives, you may be wondering, "How do I identify AI text?" It's no surprise that these models get more difficult to detect as AI technology evolves. For now, the good news is that content such as images and video aren't that hard to parse with the human eye. SEE ALSO: How to identify AI-generated images How to detect AI-generated text If
Why the Farrelly brothers decided Dear Santa was going to be their Christmas movie
Mashable / 12h
It took the Farrelly brothers 10 years to make Dear Santa , Here they talk about the pieces that had be just right and why Jack Black needed to be their 'Santa'. Dear Santa is now streaming on Paramount+.
Moana 2 review: Almost as great as the original, except for one big thing
Mashable / 12h
When Disney first announced Moana 2 in February 2024, I was apprehensive. Here was a surprise announcement, mere months out from a November release, that a Moana TV show had been reworked into a feature film. Did that mean Moana 2 was a rush job for Disney to recover from some of its 2023 box office disappointments, like The Marvels and Wish ? And if so, would that mean sacrificing quality for a
ChatGPT Search: iPhone users can now leverage the AI search engine with ‘Shortcuts’ support
Mashable / 12h
OpenAI has added a " SearchGPT " Shortcut to the ChatGPT app for iPhones. First spotted by MacRumors , when you go to Shortcuts, there's now an option to directly invoke the web search option of ChatGPT. Next to other ChatGPT commands like "Ask ChatGPT," "Start a voice conversation," and "OpenChatGPT," there's a new command that says "Open SearchGPT." This will automatically start a new ChatGPT c
Get the new Amazon Kindle for $84.99 ahead of Black Friday
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $25: As of Nov. 26, you can get the new Amazon Kindle (16 GB) for $84.99, down from $109.99. That's a 23% discount, or $25 off. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle (16 GB) $84.99 at Amazon $109.99 Save $25.00 The holiday shopping season is officially here, and retailers are rolling out doorbusters and discounts galore. We’re even seeing some of the most popular tech products r
The internet doesn’t like the new iOS 18 Photos app redesign — how to fix it
Mashable / 12h
Confused by the new iOS 18 Photos app? You're not the only one. Apple updated the default Photos app with iOS 18 earlier this fall and some folks on the internet are unhappy about it. TikTok influencer Alix Earle, for example, got hundreds of thousands of likes on a quick video denouncing the update. Put simply, Apple reorganized the Photos app, introduced several new features, and, unsurprisingl
How to Tell the Difference Between AirPods Generations
How-To Geek / 12h
There have been several models and generations of AirPods released over the years, and the differences can be hard to spot at first glance. If you aren't an AirPods connoisseur and can't tell the difference between generations by just looking, try finding the model number.
Apple AirPods Max Go Head-to-Head With Sony at a Historic Low Price This Black Friday
Gizmodo / 12h
Save $150 on the Apple AirPods Max ahead of Black Friday this holiday season.
Oldest Gun Found in the U.S. Tells the Story of a Forgotten Battle
24Gizmodo / 12h
Researchers discovered a bronze cannon that may have been used by Coronado, preceding the Second Amendment by 250 years.
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Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
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Reddit Recap 2024 is live – here's how to see how your recap, and find out how many bananas you scrolled this year
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Reddit Recap 2024 is here You can see recaps for yourself and your favorite communities Tap on the banana icon in the app to see them As the year draws to a close, we don't just have the holiday season and Black Friday deals to get excited about. No, we can also reminisce on how we’ve spent 2024 with the help of the likes of Spotify Wrapped , YouTube Recap , and Reddit Recap. The latter of those
Moana 2 Is Worth Its Big Screen Transformation
22Gizmodo / 12h
Disney's decision to pivot from a Moana TV series to a fully fledged cinematic sequel pays dividends.
My Favorite Black Friday Deals From Best Buy
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Black Friday is no longer a single-day event. If you're waiting until this Friday, Nov. 29, to start your shopping, you'll be missing on many early Black Friday sales and deals retailers like Amazon , Walmart , Target , and Home Depot , which are all angling for your dollar
My Favorite Smart Scale Is 30% Off for Black Friday
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While there are pros and cons to tracking your health data too closely, if and when you choose to weigh yourself, you should be doing it with the best and most useful scale. I personally use an iHealth Nexus smart scale, which I got for its full price of just over $40 and h
How your kids can ski for free this winter season
54The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. A family skiing vacation can get very expensive very quickly. Thankfully, if you’re savvy about where you ski, there are some great ways to
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