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China reveals a new heavy lift rocket that is a clone of SpaceX’s Starship
1KArs Technica - All content / 14h
When Chinese space officials unveiled the design for the country's first super heavy lift rocket nearly a decade ago, it looked like a fairly conventional booster. The rocket was fully expendable, with three stages and solid motors strapped onto its sides. Since then, the Asian country has been revising the design of this rocket, named Long March 9, in response to the development of reusable rock
Marriott’s New $100M Cost-Cutting Strategy: Changes Coming To Your 2025 Stay
200+View from the Wing / 13h
They're making changes so that owners don't have to spend as much, but they've reassured investors that this won't come out of their end at corporate. That means coming out of the guest experience. And they're cutting costs across their own operation, too. I don't see Marriott getting better for guests in 2025. Continue reading ...
Once an Atheist Hero, Elon Musk Now Says He Believes in the Teachings of Christ
3KFuturism / 15h
Elon Musk used to dismiss the idea of an all-powerful God that judged the actions of individual humans — the type of pronouncement that made him a hero for the atheist community. "There's certainly things we don't understand about the universe, but I'm less convinced that there's some superconsciousness watching over our every movement and kind of evaluating it against some criteria and deciding
Get AdGuard’s Family plan and protect up to 9 devices for just £15
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan is on sale for just £14.64 (reg. £61.72) and protects your family's online experience across up to nine devices. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard Software AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription £14.64 at the Mashable Shop £61.72 Save £47.08 Ensuring online safety has never been more important — especially when it comes to protecting o
60 of the best Harvard University courses you can take online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from Harvard University are available for free on edX. edX is a popular platform that hosts a large bank of free online courses from some of the top educational institutions in the world , including Harvard University. Yep, you could become a student of this famous school without ever stepping foot outside. You can find online courses on a wide range of topic
How to watch Celtic vs. RB Leipzig online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Celtic vs. RB Leipzig in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Celtic have been inconsistent in this year's Champions League , but they remain very much in contention for a place in the playoffs. RB Leipzig have lost three games out of three this season, so the German outfit will b
How to watch PSV vs. Girona online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream PSV vs. Girona in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The fourth round of Champions League fixtures has lined up some exciting matchups, including PSV vs. Girona . Neither side has really impressed in this year's competition, but there is still time to turn things around and atte
How to watch Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen 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 is back this week with some really intriguing matchups, including Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool are flying high this season. They top the Premier League standings and have
How to unblock Xnxx for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Unblock your favorite porn sites with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites like Xnxx is ExpressVPN . Access to your favorite porn sites is not always guaranteed. There are many locations around the world that will restrict your access to porn sites , which makes sense. However, there is something to be said for online freedom. When the time is right, you'll want to be able to
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for November 4 (#512)
How-To Geek / 2h
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.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 5
Mashable / 3h
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 November 5's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjon
The New iPad Mini 7 Is $84 Off Right Now
LifeHacker / 4h
When the iPad mini 7 was released in Oct. of this year, there were some early deals available from retailers outside of Amazon. But now it's Amazon's turn to have the best deal on the new iPad Mini A17 Pro, currently going for $399.99 (originally $484) after an $84.01 on-page coupon, the lowest price it has been, according to price-tracking tools . Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro) Apple Intelligence, 8.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 5
Mashable / 4h
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
Best Buy Is Having a Buy One, Get One Sale on Tech Products
LifeHacker / 5h
The holidays are just around the corner, and Best Buy has a sale that you can take advantage of if you want to save some money when doing your holiday shopping. Until Nov. 8, 2024, at 12:59 a.m. ET , Best Buy's Holiday Savings sale will have many tech products for sale, including some impressive Buy One, Get One Free deals. Two BOGO deals, in particular, stand out, and there are some other buy-on
Apple Will Fix Your iPhone 14 Plus' Camera for Free
LifeHacker / 5h
Has this ever happened to you? You pick up your iPhone to take a photo or a video of something, but when you pull up the Camera app, nothing appears on screen. The rear camera displays a black screen, but if you tap the "switch camera" button and swap over to the selfie cam, your face pops-up without issue on the preview. The problem likely lies with your iPhone's rear camera, which for some reas
Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
35NYT > Technology / 6h
The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.
Coatue is raising $1B for AI bets
20TechCrunch / 6h
Coatue Management, a hedge fund that invested heavily in tech startups during the pandemic-infused boom, is raising $1 billion to back AI-focused companies, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The funding, which will top up the firm’s flagship fund, will be raised primarily from institutional investors. However, high-net-worth individuals with accounts at the brokerage Raymond James and […] © 2024 Tech
35 Years Ago Today, Great Britain Put Its Best Man on the Moon
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Although most people wouldn't see it for another year, 35 years ago today A Grand Day Out cemented a British institute in the world of science fiction.
Judge refuses to stop Elon Musk’s million dollar election 'sweepstakes'
38Mashable / 6h
The political action committee set up by X owner Elon Musk to deliver the presidency to Donald Trump will be allowed to keep awarding swing state voters millions of dollars, the Associated Press reports . Responding to a civil case brought by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled on Monday in Philadelphia that America PAC can continue giving
Hundreds of code libraries posted to NPM try to install malware on dev machines
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Ars Technica - All content / 6h
An ongoing attack is uploading hundreds of malicious packages to the open source node package manager (NPM) repository in an attempt to infect the devices of developers who rely on code libraries there, researchers said. The malicious packages have names that are similar to legitimate ones for the Puppeteer and Bignum.js code libraries and for various libraries for working with cryptocurrency. Th
Meta’s former hardware lead for Orion is joining OpenAI
27TechCrunch / 6h
Meta’s former head of augmented reality hardware announced on Monday she is joining OpenAI to lead robotics and consumer hardware, according to a post on LinkedIn. OpenAI confirmed to TechCrunch that Caitlin Kalinowski will be joining the startup. Kalinowski is a hardware executive who began leading Meta’s AR glasses team in March 2022. She oversaw […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For
NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Tuesday, November 5 (game #513)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Wordle hints and answers , Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too.
Quordle today – hints and answers for Tuesday, November 5 (game #1016)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
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 Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Tuesday, November 5 (game #247)
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read
Microsoft Copilot Vision is almost ready to look at what you're doing
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant will start seeing what you're looking at online, according to a tease post on X. The tech giant gave Copilot a major makeover a month ago that included a feature called Copilot Vision for a select group that signed up to the Copilot Labs experiment hub, but giving the AI the ability to see everything on your screen is now going to be an option for everybody. After
Blocking People on X Is Officially Pointless
LifeHacker / 7h
After confirming in September that blocking as we know it would soon be gone from X, Elon Musk’s social media company started rolling out the change over Halloween weekend. This fundamentally alters the way you’ll be interacting with the site from now on, so let’s take a moment to break down how blocking used to work on X, how it works now, and what you can still do to keep your content away from
Why colouring clothes has a big environmental impact
26BBC News / 7h
Start-up firms are looking for ways to dye clothes using less water and heat.
Datadog challenger Dash0 aims to dash observability bill shock
TechCrunch / 7h
The end of zero-interest rates has driven companies to look for savings wherever they can, but one area continues to be a major budget drain. Observability — collecting and understanding data and systems — typically remains an organization’s second-highest cloud expenditure, right after cloud provisioning itself. People have even gone so far as to talk […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.
Escape Planet Earth With These 10 Streaming Sci-Fi Films
42Gizmodo / 7h
If a space vacation is sounding particularly appealing right now, here are 10 voyages you can take on Netflix, Max, Peacock, Prime Video, and more.
Last Chance to Get PIA VPN at $2.03 a Month: Get Your 83% Discount Now
Gizmodo / 7h
Are you looking to secure a VPN service without breaking the bank? Good news: Private Internet Access is lowering the price of its long-term subscriptions.
Group of Waymos Get Confused, Clog Up San Francisco Street
38Futurism / 7h
Touch-and-Go In San Francisco, Google's Waymo's driverless taxis are once again causing way-mo problems than expected. In a video posted to TikTok , a bemused onlooker documents one of the company's Jaguar I-Paces as it causes an autonomous pileup in the city's notoriously traffic-riddled streets . "The Waymo is stuck because the Waymo is trying to go behind the Amazon [truck]," the bystander exp
Amazon’s First Color Kindle Is Having a Rocky Launch
LifeHacker / 7h
Amazon’s first color Kindle started making its way to customers just last Wednesday, and already, the company appears to be canceling or delaying shipments. Despite promises that the new Kindle’s custom design work and materials would give it enhanced colors compared to the competition, it’s sitting at a 2.7 star rating on Amazon at the time of writing , with users complaining about grainy text a
10 Podcasts With Big Sibling Energy (Because They’re Hosted by Siblings)
LifeHacker / 7h
Great podcasts are all about great chemistry between the hosts—and who has better chemistry than people who grew up together and know each other inside and out? Podcasters get in fights all the time and split up over it (see: Call Her Daddy ) but sibling-hosted shows are different: Siblings are more likely to be used to fighting and getting over it, and that combative tension, underscored by fami
Apple Intelligence gets ChatGPT Plus upgrade with iOS 18.2 beta: 3 features the paid version gets you
Mashable / 8h
On Monday, Apple announced the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 with more Apple Intelligence features. And now users can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly within Settings. The first round of Apple Intelligence features with the free ChatGPT version launched with the first beta of iOS 18.2. Now, iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 offers even more Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji , Image Playground,
Drugmaker shut down after black schmutz found in injectable weight-loss drug
23Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use any drugs made by a compounding pharmacy in California after regulators realized the pharmacy was making drugs that need to be sterile—particularly injectable drugs—without using sterile ingredients or any sterilization steps. The products made by the pharmacy, Fullerton Wellness LLC, in Ontario, California, include semaglutide, whi
Facebook, Nvidia push SCOTUS to limit “nuisance” investor suits after scandals
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
The Supreme Court will soon weigh two cases that could potentially make it harder for misled investors to sue Big Tech companies after major scandals. One case involves one of the largest tech scandals of all time, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach. In 2019, Facebook agreed to pay "more than $5 billion in civil penalties to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the S
New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Friday, TriStar Pictures released Here , a $50 million Robert Zemeckis-directed film that used real time generative AI face transformation techniques to portray actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright across a 60-year span, marking one of Hollywood's first full-length features built around AI-powered visual effects. The film adapts a 2014 graphic novel set primarily in a New Jersey living room acros
Elon Musk Can Keep Handing Out $1 Million to Voters, Pennsylvania Court Says
89Gizmodo / 8h
The case is a scary peek at the future of buying votes.
Bowery Farming is ceasing operations
TechCrunch / 8h
Agtech unicorn Bowery Farming is shutting down, according to PitchBook, which cited internal documents and multiple company employees. The New York-based agtech company was known for building vertical farms that could produce crops, including lettuces, herbs, and berries. Per Pitchbook, Bowery Farming has raised more than $700 million in funding from First Round Capital, General […] © 2024 TechCr
The New Pokémon Card App Is Teaching Me the Restraint of Card-Collecting Youth
Gizmodo / 8h
The Pokémon Trading Card Game's latest app Pocket has sunken its teeth into me, but with one clever mechanic to stop me from going completely overboard.
Tesla Software Update Traps Owner's Car in Narrow Alleyway
47Futurism / 8h
Tight Fit A Tesla owner in Nova Scotia, Canada made an unfortunate discovery after his vehicle received an over-the-air software update. As Electrek reports , the vehicle became stuck in the tight alleyway between his house and his neighbor's. That's because a new firmware update broke Tesla's "Summon" feature, which previously allowed the owner, identified as Jamie, to move his car in and out of
Elon Musk’s Lawyers Say His $1 Million Winners Aren't Chosen Randomly After All
200+Futurism / 8h
Contestable After being sued for allegedly running an illegal lottery with his $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes , Elon Musk's lawyer is now claiming that the contest is no contest at all. As The Guardian and other outlets report , the billionaire's lawyer claimed in court that despite what Philadelphia district attorney Larry Krasner says in his lawsuit , Musk is not running an illegal lottery
You Can Get This Four-Piece Smart Plug (With Energy Monitoring) for $34
LifeHacker / 8h
The TP-Link Kasa Smart Wifi Plug Slim (EP25P4) is now down to $33.99 from its usual $49.99, hitting what price-trackers report as the lowest point on Amazon. (It’s only available in a four-pack, though.) It has a straightforward design with a three-prong outlet on the front and a three-prong plug on the back, with 2.4GHz wifi connectivity. It's compact enough to fit snugly in a two-plug outlet wi
These 55 Games Will Be Enhanced for the New PS5 Pro
LifeHacker / 8h
One of the most anticipated days of 2024 is nearly upon us: the release of the PS5 Pro . Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 console launches Nov. 7, and if you can actually get your hands on it , it's meant to be the best way to play Sony's expansive library of games—at least, the ones that are enhanced for the Pro. While Sony has been tight-lipped on the actual specs for its newest console, spec shee
Apple users can soon upgrade to ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app
TechCrunch / 9h
Apple products are getting an integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT in December when iOS 18.2 rolls out, which should supercharge Siri and a few other features with smarter AI. On Monday, iOS 18.2 beta testers got a taste of how OpenAI could profit off of its Apple partnership. Apple is including an option to upgrade to […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Meta Wants You to Know It Really Loves America After China Militarized Its AI Model
Gizmodo / 9h
Meta believes in the America spirit and is ready to beat China on the battlefield of AI advancement.
TensorWave, Tecfusions announce 1GW AI compute power deal amid rising power demands
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
US data center operator TECfusions has penned an AI infrastructure commitment deal with TensorWave described as “one of the largest” capacity agreements ever made for AI compute . The deal will see TensorWave lease 1GW of AI capacity from TECfusions’ data center portfolio, with the deployment expected to begin in early 2025. As part of the agreement, Tecfusion said it will leverage its on-site po
This Cooler Master shark-shaped gaming PC case is the coolest thing we’ve seen all week, but it’ll cost you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Back during CES 2023, Cooler Master unveiled a gorgeous – and unbelievably expensive – gaming PC that’s shaped like a shark . But now, if you’d rather buy just the case without all the components and innards, the manufacturer is happy to oblige. The original Shark X PC was priced at nearly $7,000 and equipped with an Intel Core i7-14700F processor, an Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics car
Get up to 100% bonus miles: Buy Hawaiian Airlines miles and transfer to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan now
The Points Guy / 9h
Attention, points and miles enthusiasts: Hawaiian Airlines is currently offering up to 100% bonus miles when you purchase HawaiianMiles through Nov. 15. Though we don’t often recommend buying points and miles , it may be worth considering following Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of the carrier . Following the merger, loyalty program members can transfer HawaiianMiles to Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan
How to Unhide Apps on iPhone
24How-To Geek / 9h
Hiding apps on the iPhone used to be a bit tricky, but iOS 18 finally lets you both hide and lock apps youd like to keep private. Revealing these hidden apps, as well as hidden App Store purchases, does require a little digital legwork, though.
Watch the Intense Opening of Smile 2 Online—If You Can Grin the Whole Time
32Gizmodo / 9h
Paramount has posted the first seven minutes of the hit horror sequel... but there's a catch.
Report: Google removed voter scam ads from search results
Mashable / 9h
Google has reportedly removed voting scam ads that showed up in past elections, according a new report from the Tech Transparency Project . TTP, a research initiative of the watchdog organization Campaign for Accountability, recently tested numerous voting-related terms in Google's search engine to determine whether those inquiries led users to scam ads. The top phrases included "how to vote," "h
Grindr Implemented Return-to-Office Policy to Retaliate Against Workers for Unionizing, NLRB Says
26Gizmodo / 9h
The labor agency issued a new complaint against Grindr over the policy, which led to about half of the dating platform's employees leaving the company.
Credit card transfer bonuses (November): 20% bonus when transferring Capital One miles to British Airways
100+The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions . You can sometimes get significantly more value from your rewards by transferring them to a specific airline or hotel partner during
Decision Room 2024: Team Moo Deng or Team Haggis?
Gizmodo / 9h
Moo Deng has revealed herself to be a Trump supporter, if you can believe it.
You Could Win $1,000,000, but You Have to Use Bing
64Gizmodo / 9h
One person can win the million dollar jackpot and ten additional winners will receive $10,000 for just using Bing.
This Bose TV Speaker Is Under $200, Matching Last year’s Black Friday Deal
Gizmodo / 9h
Bring the boom to your living room with this Bose Soundbar, which downs to a low price today.
Researchers spot black hole feeding at 40x its theoretical limit
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
How did supermassive black holes end up at the center of every galaxy? A while back, it wasn't that hard to explain: That's where the highest concentration of matter is, and the black holes had billions of years to feed on it. But as we've looked ever deeper into the Universe's history, we keep finding supermassive black holes, which shortens the timeline for their formation. Rather than making a
The Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 may be the perfect gravel bike
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
As I followed a friend down a flow-y, undulating single-track trail, I started laughing. Unlike my mountain bike-riding companion, I was on a gravel bike, the new Trek Checkpoint SL 7 AXS Gen 3 . You might be wondering why a review of a gravel bike is starting with such a ride. The answer is simple—the Checkpoint had excelled everywhere else I rode it, so I was curious to see how it would fare on
Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste
27Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Disposable vapes are indefensible. Many, or maybe most, of them contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, but manufacturers prefer to sell new ones. More than 260 million vape batteries are estimated to enter the trash stream every year in the UK alone. Vapers and vape makers are simply leaving an e-waste epidemic to the planet's future residents to sort out. To make a point about how wasteful
What this 500-year-old shipwreck can tell us about how we age
Ars Technica - All content / 9h
Henry VIII's favorite warship, the Mary Rose , sank in battle in 1545. Archaeologists successfully raised the ship in 1982, along with thousands of articles and the remains of 179 crew members—all remarkably well preserved thanks to the anaerobic conditions of the shipwreck created by the layers of soft sediment that accumulated over the wreckage. A new analysis of some of the recovered bones rev
An Oath Keeper Talks Civil War Over Pastrami on Rye
Wired / 9h
“I'm training people to survive a civil war, to get out of the way, to stay home, stay off the grid,” says Oath Keeper Jim Arroyo, in an interview two days before the US presidential election.
My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: This Memory-Boosted M3 MacBook Pro
LifeHacker / 10h
The latest MacBook Pro M3 lineup is one of the best Apple laptops your money can buy right now, and people certainly knew that, with the 8GB RAM MacBook Pro Laptop M3 selling out within hours of going on sale for $1,099 (originally $1,599) this Monday morning (but you can still get it from Best Buy ). But what most people don't know is that the same MacBook Pro Laptop M3 chip laptop with 16GB RAM
The Case for Going to Bed Early on Election Night
LifeHacker / 10h
If you’re old enough to have voted in 2016, you probably remember "The Needle." A cutesy little graphic from the New York Times, it was meant to swing back and forth over a Republican-to-Democrat gauge as vote tallies came in. Many of us stayed up late into the night, watching that needle, as if through our undivided attention and sheer force of will we could push it to move the other way. In hin
NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive
Engadget / 10h
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Grindr. According to Bloomberg , the agency alleges that a return-to-office (RTO) mandate that limited remote work and effectively meant a relocation requirement for many workers was an attempt to fend off a unionization drive. Around 80 of Grindr's 178 employees quit as a result of last year's RTO demand, according to the Co
Spa Owner Accused of Performing Thousands of Fake Botox Injections
Gizmodo / 10h
Federal prosecutors have charged 38-year-old Rebecca Fadanelli with having allegedly imported and used counterfeit Botox and fillers on her clients for at least three years.
Amazon Prime Video Now Testing AI-Powered Story Recaps
How-To Geek / 10h
Amazon Prime Video is rolling out a new feature called X-Ray Recaps. These use generative AI to give viewers personalized summaries of their favorite TV shows.
After Hurricane Helene’s Destruction, Voters in Key Swing States Are Showing Up in Force
21Gizmodo / 10h
Record early voting in Georgia and North Carolina highlights the storm’s impact and the high stakes of the election.
Harrison Ford Sees Nothing Wrong With Starring in a Marvel Movie
96Gizmodo / 10h
The Star Wars and Indiana Jones legend is happy to lend his talents to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Google shows off AI tool for reading handwritten text by rewriting it digitally
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Google Research is showing off a new way to use AI to read handwriting that might radically change how machines convert what you put on paper into digital letters. The InkSight system transforms photos of handwritten words into digital text by leveraging AI without the need for any devices as intermediaries. The idea is to replace the sometimes fallible optical character recognition (OCR) with AI
Elon Musk Lawyers Admit $1 Million Voter ‘Giveaway’ Wasn’t Random at All
82Gizmodo / 10h
Philadelphia District Attorney called the giveaway a "grift" and "one of the great scams of the last 50 years."
Marriott leaders hint at cost cuts that will almost certainly impact future hotel stays
69The Points Guy / 10h
At a time when major hotel companies like Marriott and Hilton increasingly grow by appealing to owners of existing hotels to take on a new brand affiliation, the executives of these brands have to do what they can to sweeten the deal. Monday morning, Marriott’s executive team indicated they’re about to roll out a major cost-cutting initiative to appeal to hotel owners and presumably make affiliat
Last Time Elon Musk Was on Trump Advisory Panels, He Quit in Disgust When Trump Backed Out of the Paris Agreement
64Futurism / 10h
On-Again As Elon Musk's efforts to elect Donald Trump to the presidency reach their endpoint, the populist pair's last alliance could offer a cautionary tale of what's to come. During the transition to his first White House tenure, Trump appointed Musk to two advisory councils : the Manufacturing Jobs Initiative and the Strategic and Policy Forum. Less than six months later, however, the multi-hy
From Card Catalog to the Book on the Shelf - one of the awesome #infographics designed in the 30s of…
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
ebookfriendly : From Card Catalog to the Book on the Shelf - one of the awesome #infographics designed in the 30s of the 20th century, and used for library courses at the George Peabody College for Teachers #librariesmatter #libraries http://dlvr.it/T31Vp3
The Penguin Just Revealed Its Darkest Secret Yet
81Gizmodo / 11h
Oh, so that's how evil the Penguin is on The Penguin . The DC Batman spinoff series starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti is on HBO and Max.
Playstation 5 Pro Will Start With 50+ Enhanced Games
How-To Geek / 11h
Over 50 enhanced titles will be optimized for the PlayStation 5 Pro when the console is released, according to Sony. The games are being updated to take advantage of improved graphics hardware.
Netflix Finally Gives Up on Interactive Shows, Pivots to ‘GenAI for Games’
75Gizmodo / 11h
The company also recently shuttered a studio developing a AAA multiplatform game.
JD Vance’s Senate Office Fires Key Adviser Who Posted About Drug Use on Reddit
28Wired / 11h
“Those posts were written in good humor and didn't hurt anybody,” says Aaron Kofsky, who advised Vance on crypto and banking policy, of posts in which he wrote about using cocaine, kratom, and other drugs.
Elon Musk's X rolls out 'block' changes that lets blocked users see your posts
29Mashable / 11h
It appears that Elon Musk's X was undeterred from all of the criticism leveled at its announcement concerning changes to the block feature. "We’re starting to launch the block function update," an official X account posted on Sunday. Tweet may have been deleted X, formerly known as Twitter, previously announced its intention to change how the block feature works on the social media platform. The
Amazon will now use AI to recap what you're watching
Engadget / 11h
Have you ever started a show, stopped mid-season and then struggled to get back into it because you have no idea exactly where you stopped watching or what was going on? Amazon just might have you covered. The company just launched a new tool for Prime Video that uses AI to generate personalized recaps. X-Ray Recaps uses generative AI to create “brief, easy-to-digest summaries” of entire TV seaso
LastPass warns users not to fall for fake customer service scam
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TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h•
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One of the most popular password managers out there, LastPass, is warning its customers not to fall for the latest scam campaign aimed directly at them. In a blog post, the company explained scammers are targeting users via the Chrome Web Store. In the reviews section for LastPass’ Chrome add-on, the scammers are adding new content that directs the visitors to fake customer support. Therefore, wh
Robert Zemeckis Really Wants to Direct a Back to the Future: The Musical Adaptation
29Gizmodo / 11h
...or does he merely prefer it to the alternative of directing a fourth movie?
MAGA Influencers Are Making One Last Push for Donald Trump
Wired / 11h
Republican influencers and content creators are stumping for Trump online and planning in-person meetups, even as the GOP’s traditional ground game appears to be in disarray.
Russian Explosive Devices Headed For Transatlantic Flights: Two Failed Attempts Could Lead To New Bans On Everyday Items
View from the Wing / 11h
Airlines in some parts of the world are banning passengers from flying with pagers and walkie talkies after Israel took out much of Hezbollah's command structure by supplying booby trapped devices. Soon in the U.S., though, we may no longer be able to travel with personal massagers - or other personal electronic devices. Continue reading ...
The New Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Is Available For Less Than $300 After Trade-In, Cheaper Than iPads
Gizmodo / 11h
Trade in your old tablet to receive up to $700 off the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+
Trump Teases Vaccine Bans With RFK Jr. in Potential Health Role
100+Gizmodo / 11h
Trump has made it clear that RFK Jr. will get the chance to reshape public health in the U.S. if he's re-elected, which could go as far as pulling some vaccines from the market.
Trump Threatens to Ban Vaccines
78Futurism / 11h
During a call with NBC News over the weekend, former president Donald Trump revealed that famed conspiracy nut and anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would play "a big role in the administration" if he were to be elected on Tuesday. Trump also didn't rule out banning vaccines, something Kennedy Jr. had previously vowed to do — an unhinged and incredibly dangerous plan that flies in the face of com
We track Apple deals year-round — here are the best ones leading up to Black Friday
Mashable / 11h
The best early Black Friday Apple deals Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon (Save $250) Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $498 at Amazon (Save $101) Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $355.28 at Amazon (Save $43.72) Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) $189.99 at Amazon (Save $59.01) It's the beg
How to Fake Scratch Desserts With Store-Bought Ones
LifeHacker / 11h
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving . While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with using modern technology and supermarket know-how to help
The Easiest Ways to Dress Up Store-Bought Rolls and Breads for Thanksgiving
LifeHacker / 11h
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving . While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with using modern technology and supermarket know-how to help
Bluesky gears up for Election Day as X goes pro-Trump
21TechCrunch / 11h
As Election Day in the U.S. nears, social networking startup Bluesky, now flush with new capital, hopes to demonstrate that its platform can serve as a more trusted, fact-checked alternative to Elon Musk’s X. While the latter is dominated by Musk’s support for the Trump campaign, Bluesky tends to lean left, thanks to its influx […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Odin, the Northern God of War by Valentine Cameron Prinsep (1838-1904)
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
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Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”
22Ars Technica - All content / 12h
X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. "We're starting to launch the block function update," X's engineering team wrote yesterday . X previously said that after the change, "If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage (like, reply, repost, etc.)." To justify the
A New Take on The Fly Is Coming From a Very Intriguing Director
26Gizmodo / 12h
Nikyatu Jusu ( Nanny ) has added another horror project to her "to-do" list, inspired by David Cronenberg's 1986 body-horror classic.
Amazon brings generative AI-powered recaps to Prime Video
TechCrunch / 12h
Instead of scouring the internet for a summary of a TV show, which often risks unintentionally revealing major plot points, Prime Video’s latest feature aims to save viewers from encountering any spoilers. Amazon announced on Monday the launch of “X-Ray Recaps,” a generative AI-powered feature that creates concise summaries of entire seasons, single episodes, and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights
Amazon acknowledges screen issues on a ‘small number’ of Kindle Colorsoft units
TechCrunch / 12h
After more than a decade of waiting, Amazon’s first color Kindle has stumbled out of the gate. An issue with the new display has left Colorsoft buyers leaving unfavorable reviews. At last count, the e-reader is hovering around 2.7 stars. The company confirmed the display issues that are affecting a “small number” of units in […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Awesome Offer: Chase Adds $300 Travel Credit To Sapphire Preferred 60,000 Point Bonus Offer
View from the Wing / 12h
For some time the initial bonus offer has been 60,000 points. This ups the ante with $300 in credits for travel purchases through the Chase portal - which is a very compelling offer on a card with just a $95 annual fee. Continue reading ...
Regulators deliver successive blows to Amazon and Meta’s nuclear power ambitions
33TechCrunch / 12h
A series of recent rulings from regulators dashed the Big Tech companies' hopes of finding a quick fix for their electricity needs. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Netflix is removing much of its interactive content
Engadget / 12h
Here’s some bad news for those who thought the future would include streaming versions of Choose Your Own Adventure books. Netflix is deleting much of its interactive content, according to reporting by The Verge . The platform currently lists 24 “Interactive Specials” , and only four of them will remain after December 1. Luckily, it’s the only four most people have heard about. Black Mirror: Band
Perplexity CEO offers to replace striking NYT staff with AI
100+TechCrunch / 12h
The CEO of AI search company Perplexity, Aravind Srinivas, has offered to cross picket lines and provide services to mitigate the effect of a strike by New York Times tech workers. The NYT Tech Guild announced its strike Monday, after setting November 4 as its deadline months earlier. The workers represented provide software support and […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use
From cookie swaps to family photos, this $20 sonic toothbrush can keep up
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get a pro-level clean and fresher breath for the holidays with the ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush, on sale for just $19.99 (reg. $29). The holidays are around the corner, and with treats galore — candy canes, cookie swaps, chocolate, oh my — fresh breath and strong pearly whites are more important than ever. Enter the ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush for just $19.99, a modern gadget that keeps y
Apparently, Threads has a whopping 275 million users
Mashable / 12h
People might like Threads . Or, at least, they're willing to sign up for it — and use it. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram and Threads, posted on Sunday night that Threads had reached 275 million monthly active users. "A big thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far. There’s a lot more to do, and plenty of things to fix, but there’s something exciting about this place. 🙏🏼," he poste
Uncork incredible savings: 15 bottles of wine for only $69
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get 15 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines for $69 and elevate any occasion with this affordable deal. 15-bottle wine bundle featuring red, white, or mixed options to suit your taste Ideal for hosting holiday gatherings , gifting, cozy nights, or stocking up your personal collection Curated selection with flavors that work for both casual sipping and meal pairings Variety of reds and whi
A lifetime of Visio 2024 for $80: Diagrams so easy, it’s almost magic
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 available for $79.97 and make pro-level diagrams in a snap . Need a way to make sense of your ideas and share them with others? Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 is here to make everything look better, from flowcharts to floor plans . It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to whip up logical and aesthetically pleasing visuals wit
'Who Deng?' Meet Haggis, the newest hippo sensation from Edinburgh Zoo
21Mashable / 12h
A hot new hippo bombshell has entered the internet's virtual villa — and she's coming for Moo Deng's crown . If that sentence sounds completely ridiculous, well, it's because it is. But Edinburgh Zoo has a baby pygmy hippo named Haggis, and the zoo is taking on Moo Deng, the viral hippo that captured the internet's heart over the past couple of months. SEE ALSO: From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin
This USB-C to USB-C fast charge cable is just $15
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: This fast-charging Flexi Pro USB-C Cable is just $14.99 (reg. $24) and makes a terrific grab bag gift. Need a Secret Santa or grab bag gift that’s practical, unique, and universally useful ? The Flexi Pro USB-C to USB-C Soft-Touch Silicone Fast Charge Cable is here to be that for you. With its tangle-free design and fast charging capability, this six-foot cable is ideal for anyone on your
JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price
Engadget / 12h
Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option to pick up for a special someone (or yourself) when early Black Friday tech deals start to pop up. One model worth paying attention in the sales is the JBL Clip 5 , which has dropped to an all-time-low price of $50. That's 30 bucks off the regular price. We often recommend JBL products in our buying guides, such as our ones on the best portable
This hardened SSD could one day power space data centers and low-orbit CDNs — Seagate transports 2TB SSD to the ISS with AI workflows on the agenda
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Seagate and BAE Systems have tested the first high-capacity data storage solution designed for use in space. The hardened SSD was evaluated aboard the International Space Station as part of a mission aimed at improving data storage for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, addressing challenges such as heat dissipation, unpressurized environments, and the absence of conventional cooling. This technol
Report: Russia Plotted Terror Attack To Take Down US-Bound Flights
30One Mile at a Time / 12h
The Wall Street Journal reports on a troubling situation, whereby Russia has reportedly been plotting to take down a flight bound for North America, by starting a fire onboard. Russia’s plan to place incendiary devices onto flights Back in July 2024, incendiary devices ignited at two DHL cargo logistics hubs in Europe, while being shipped by air. Specifically, this happened in Leipzig, Germany, a
Can you get cash back from a credit card?
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Credit card rewards come from your credit card spending. Rewards can take several forms — think points, miles and cash back. The latter is a popular credit card reward currency that often serves as the gateway for getting into the credit card rewards game. With cash back rewards, you get a portion of your
Top AI Researcher Points Out That If Elon Musk Was Rational, He'd Vote for Kamala Harris
Futurism / 12h
Chill Pill Earlier this year, multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk raised eyebrows by making a stunningly stupid claim : that electing vice president Kamala Harris would result in humanity never reaching Mars. According to his wonky logic, having a convicted felon and former reality TV star — who recently lauded Musk as being good "in terms of computer" — in the White House would allow humanity
Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security
Engadget / 12h
Meta is opening up its Llama AI models to government agencies and contractors working on national security, the company said in an update . The group includes more than a dozen private sector companies that partner with the US government, including Amazon Web Services, Oracle and Microsoft, as well as defense contractors like Palantir and Lockheed Martin. Mark Zuckerberg hinted at the move last w
Anthropic hikes the price of its Haiku model
20TechCrunch / 12h
Anthropic’s newest AI model has arrived. But it’s pricier than the last generation, and unlike Anthropic’s other models, it can’t analyze images just yet. Claude 3.5 Haiku, which Anthropic announced last month, matches or bests the performance of Anthropic’s once-flagship, Claude 3 Opus, on specific benchmarks. Available through Anthropic’s API and a number of third-party […] © 2024 TechCrunch. A
The Thanksgiving Dishes You Should Probably Make From Scratch
LifeHacker / 12h
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving . While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with using modern technology and supermarket know-how to help
Make and Freeze Some Roux Now for Easy Turkey Gravy
LifeHacker / 12h
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving . While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with using modern technology and supermarket know-how to help
Windows 11 Pro is just $20
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro for only $19.97 and enjoy a secure, stable OS that supports a wide range of hardware and software. Looking for a tried-and-true operating system with solid compatibility , excellent performance, and premium security features—all without breaking the bank? Windows 11 Pro was made to deliver a seamless experience at the affordable price of $19.97 (regularly $199) through N
How to replace Google with ChatGPT Search as your default search engine
Mashable / 12h
ChatGPT Search is here, challenging Google's dominance in the search engine realm. Curious about whether ChatGPT Search can replace Google, a search engine that has captured nearly 90 percent of the market share ? Well, there's a way to find out. How? Make the OpenAI tool your default search option. How to make ChatGPT Search your default search engine To make ChatGPT Search your default search e
Prime members can score free PC games — here's November's lineup and how to get in on the action
Mashable / 12h
GET 24 FREE GAMES: Prime members get free PC games every month! Claim November's lineup and start playing today. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Claim free games with Prime Gaming Amazon’s Prime membership comes with so many perks, from discounted fuel to free two-day shipping. But did you know it also includes free PC games each month? And the best part is once you claim a game, it's yours
Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith - MC5
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
pbr-street-gang : Fred ‘Sonic’ Smith - MC5
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