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Nearly all companies expect a major outage in 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Leaders and execs are preparing for “when” the next major IT disruption will occur 83% of businesses were caught off guard by CrowdStrike 2024 outage More than half of IT leaders now see preparation as an ongoing effort Business leaders are preparing for the next big outage as we head into 2025, new research by PagerDuty has claimed. The research explores how mindsets have changed following the w
NASA solar probe survives dramatic plunge into the sun
Mashable / 58min
NASA's spacecraft has reported back after making a plunge into the sun . The Parker Solar Probe has transmitted a beacon tone , indicating it's operational and in good health, NASA confirmed just after midnight on Friday, Dec. 27. Tweet may have been deleted The probe broke several records on Christmas Eve as it arrived just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) from the surface of the Sun,
Delta First Class Chaos As Parents Arm Kid With Sticker Gun, Leave Seats Trashed
View from the Wing / 44min
Parents flying Delta first class from Tampa to Atlanta allowed their child to place stickers all over the seating area around them - and leave it that way. After all, they probably had a connection to catch! Tampa - Atlanta is only 406 miles and seems like a lot of work for a child to accomplish so quickly, but apparently they had the process automated . Continue reading ...
Alaska Man Reported Someone for AI CSAM, Then Got Arrested for the Same Thing
Gizmodo / now
Authorities searched the tipsters phone and allegedly discovered AI-generated child porn, and plans to make more.
7 Great Spotify Features That Apple Music Has Too
How-To Geek / 18min
As a recent convert to Apple Music, there are a number of things I've been missing from Spotify. Most notably, the plethora of personalized and specific playlists. Thankfully, I've been able to find an equivalent for many of them.
Craving carbs? Blame an ancient gene.
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
There is now a genetic excuse not to bother cutting carbs. Humans have genetically adapted to eating starchy foods, and our ancestors may have been carb-ivores even before modern Homo sapiens emerged. The salivary amylase gene, known as AMY1, is already known to have helped us adapt to eating carbs. It encodes amylase, an enzyme that breaks starches found in pasta and bread down to glucose—and ma
Ars’ favorite games of 2024 that were not released in 2024
Ars Technica - All content / 21min
More than 18,500 games will have been released onto the PC gaming platform Steam in the year 2024, according to SteamDB . Dividing that by the number of people covering games at Ars, or the gaming press at large, or even everybody who games and writes about it online, yields a brutal ratio. Games often float down the river of time to us, filtered by friends, algorithms, or pure happenstance. They
“Hey lady! Watch where the fork you’re going!”
Music, Arts & Literature / 24min
“Hey lady! Watch where the fork you’re going!” “Outta my way, boys, I’ve got some conspicuous consumption to do!” View of interior of 1957 Nash Rambler car. Woman poses in driver’s seat; two boys with a snow shovel are visible through windshield. Label on sleeve: “AMC, Nash Rambler, 1957.” Mickey McGuire and Jim Northmore Boulevard Photographic Collection National Automotive History Collection, D
Onboard Chefs: Which Airlines Have Them, What Do They Do?
One Mile at a Time / 25min
There are a small number of airlines that offer inflight chefs, who generally help with preparing meals in first and business class. In this post I want to talk about that in a bit more detail — which airlines have inflight chefs, and is this just a marketing gimmick, or is there some substance to it? Which airlines have onboard chefs? To start, let’s talk about which airlines actually have infli
This SAD lamp makes the winter almost bearable
Engadget / 43min
Gather ‘round and let me tell you a story about the dark sky that makes mid-afternoon feel like midnight, and the light source that makes it at all bearable. Once a year, winter appears with a quick chill of the ears and sudden craving for a vat of hot chocolate. It brings all things beautiful: holiday lights, white blankets of snow in the park and thoughtful gifts. But it also invites in the col
OpenAI Details Plans for Becoming a For-Profit Company
NYT > Technology / 43min
OpenAI said it will be restructured as a public benefit corporation, and the nonprofit that controls the organization would receive shares in the new company.
The 6 Best Tips For Formatting Your Excel Charts
How-To Geek / 48min
Excel offers many different tools for formatting your charts , but the key to success is choosing which ones to use. In this guide, I'll share some of my favorite chart-formatting hints, hopefully giving you some new ideas or rekindling some old-school methods you learned years ago.
Worst New Trend of 2024: Techno-Colonialism and the Network State Movement
Gizmodo / 49min
A growing army of wealthy crypto bros say they want to secede from the United States and create their own global civilization.
I just saw a sneak peek of Severance season 2 and Lumon's newest employees raise a lot of questions
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 56min
Apple TV Plus treated Severance fans to a sneak peek of the first eight-minutes of the new season this Boxing Day, building up even more anticipation (as if there wasn't enough already) for the return of one of the best Apple TV Plus shows . Severance season 2 will be back on our screens in exactly three weeks from today, with the first episode set to premiere on Friday, January 17, followed by n
How to Transfer Data to Your New iPhone
How-To Geek / 1h
Planning to buy a new iPhone, or just received one? Here are five ways to transfer data from your old iPhone to the new one. They include transfer via Quick Start, iCloud, a Mac or Windows PC, or from an Android device.
The Morning After: Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions
Engadget / 1h
It’s that quiet, end-of-December period for tech news. Still, alongside our usual retrospectives on tech in 2024, the Russian government is cracking down crypto, and final seasons of hit Netflix phenomena are on their way. First, according to reports by the state-owned news agency Tass, the Russian government banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years. Russia has cited the industry’s high
I tested plenty of TVs in 2024, but these are my personal top 5 models
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
In 2024, we've seen the release of amazing TVs covering a range of technologies and budgets. We've witnessed incredible innovations at the high end, and also budget models that seriously outperform their price. As TechRadar’s staff TV reviewer, I've been fortunate over the past year to get my hands on some of the best TVs I've ever seen – and that includes my time selling TVs in AV retail! Now, t
The Best of Android in 2024: The 10 Articles You Read the Most
How-To Geek / 1h
Android is an operating system that has never stood still–the first seven versions were released in just two years. 2024 was no different, but you may be surprised at the Android stories people read the most.
The Wirecutter Show: Kitchen Gear That Lasts a Lifetime (or Extremely Close)
NYT > Technology / 1h
Quality kitchen gear can last a lifetime — but not every pot, pan or knife is made to last.
Revisiting the 3 Biggest Hardware Flops of 2024: Apple Vision Pro, Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin
20Wired / 1h
The hyped-up Rabbit R1, Humane Ai Pin, and Apple Vision Pro have continued receiving updates since their lackluster launches. How are things progressing? I tried them again to find out.
Avianca Launching Bogota To Tampa Flights In March 2025
One Mile at a Time / 2h
As someone who grew up in Tampa, I’ve enjoyed seeing the airport continue to grow over the years, and I like to keep tabs on what’s going on there. So while I don’t usually cover individual short and medium haul international route additions, here’s one that I find to be pretty cool (thanks to @IshrionA for flagging this). Avianca adds Bogota to Tampa flights as of March 2025 As of March 30, 2025
Netflix for retro games? Sega is considering its own subscription service
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Sega is considering its own game subscription service That's according to a recent interview with the BBC It could aim to compete with the likes of Xbox Game Pass and EA Play Sega is weighing up a game subscription service, potentially aiming to compete with subscription offerings from other major publishers such as Xbox Game Pass , EA Play, and Ubisoft Plus. This was revealed in a recent BBC int
Genshin Impact Version 5.3 drops next week – here's everything you need to know about its new playable characters and events
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Genshin Impact Version 5.3 arrives on January 1, 2025 It adds two new five star playable characters This is in addition to a new four star character, story act, in-game events, and more Developer Hoyoverse has shared some details about the Genshin Impact Version 5.3, or ‘Incandescent Ode of Resurrection’ update that is set to launch on January 1, 2025. Headline additions include the debut of not
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series just leaked again – here are the top 4 rumored details
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
We're hearing more about the Galaxy S25 Phone renders and specs lists have leaked A launch event is expected on January 22 It's getting hard to keep up with every single Samsung Galaxy S25 leak that's appearing online, but we're doing our best – and today there are some more major new reveals about the flagship phone series, which are rounded up below. All the signs point to a January 22, 2025 re
The Paper Passport Is Dying
Wired / 2h
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
The Steam Deck keeps winning me over – here’s why it’s my most-played console of 2024
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
It’s a tad rote to extol the virtues of Valve’s Steam Deck in 2024; it’s been the handheld PC that’s had gaming and tech journalists alike wax lyrical about it. Yet here I am, about to tell you why it’s my most-played games device over the past 12 to 18 months. But first some context. Naturally, as a curious tech journalist and long-time PC gamer I was intrigued by the Steam Deck, and when it lau
I took AirPods Pro 2's Hearing Test and it was mixed news, but everyone should do it right away
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
As I wander towards my mid-40s, the aches and pains are starting to become more regular. Things aren’t working as well as they once were, and I have to deal with days of tiredness and lack of sleep that a simple ‘few drinks’ can bring. As such, I’ve become really aware of how my senses are performing - after all, once they degrade it’s not easy to restore performance – and I’ve noticed something
Microsoft joins scientists in finding a way to reuse decommissioned servers
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
GreenSKUs redefine server design for sustainable cloud computing efficiency Energy-efficient GreenSKUs tackle the growing carbon costs of cloud computing Microsoft leads in reusing server parts to cut emissions Servers consume vast amounts of energy while operational and generate substantial carbon emissions from manufacturing. To address this challenge, researchers from Microsoft, Carnegie Mello
CES 2025: 5 car trends we expect to see
Mashable / 2h
CES is the nation’s flagship tech extravaganza and while it's still a gadget geek’s paradise, it's also become a sprawling automotive playground. The future is now, old man, and it's sleek, electric, and oozing with tech. CES’s knack for blending cutting-edge tech with high-octane theatrics has always made it compelling. Over the past few years, that magic has increasingly centered around the aut
This Was the Year of the Influencer Political Takeover
Wired / 2h
Politicians fully embraced the creator economy in 2024, blurring the lines between punditry and journalism. By 2028, the lawmakers could become creators themselves.
Capital One Venture X Vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Card Is Better?
31One Mile at a Time / 2h
Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card The premium credit card market is more competitive than ever before. The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) is an easy to justify premium credit card , and is in some ways the top competitor to the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card ( review ), which has become incredibly popular with con
We Did Not Reach the AI Promised Land in 2024
Gizmodo / 2h
'Agentic' AI is the talk of the town in Silicon Valley and beyond, but can it avoid the hype pitfalls of AI in 2024?
I tried using Alexa and smart home devices to help fix my irregular routine – and it changed my life
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
Ever since the pandemic, when so many people were cooped up, out of work or otherwise left to their own devices, I’ve heard one word discussed more than ever: routine. Routine has long been a brick in the foundation of a “functioning society”, but it crumbled when the scaffolding of strict working hours, commutes and leisure activities such as gym attendance were removed. For many, the gradual re
JBL Go 4 Review: Solid Sound in the Palm of Your Hand
How-To Geek / 2h
The JBL Go 4 may not be the biggest, loudest, or most feature-packed Bluetooth speaker I’ve ever tested, but I didn’t think twice about immediately buying one for a family member when I finished my review. It’s hard to beat the price of this one, friends!
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 27
Mashable / 2h
Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , 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 th
NYT Strands hints, answers for December 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 Mini crossword answers, hints for December 27, 2024
Mashable / 2h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
Security leaders don't want to be held personally liable for attacks
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 2h
A third of security workers see CISO roles as ‘no-wins’ Companies still aren’t giving security workers enough resources 15% say prosecution threats are preventing them from taking up CISO roles Amid ongoing skills shortages, new research has revealed why many IT experts are unwilling to take up roles in cybersecurity despite healthy earning potentials. Seven in 10 IT security decision-makers surv
New Microsoft patent could reveal the company's answer to DualSense haptic feedback
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
A new patent filed by Microsoft details enhanced haptic feedback motors They can produce more intense haptics feedback Or be tuned to simulate vibrations that can be perceived in multiple ways More advanced haptic feedback could be coming to Xbox controllers, that is if a recent patent filed by Microsoft is anything to go by. As spotted by gaming blog tech4gamers , the patent was published earlie
CES 2025: Exhibitors, dates, ticket prices, and everything else you must know
Mashable / 3h
It feels odd to say CES is the biggest tech show of 2025 given that it starts so early in the year, but it's mostly true: As far as technology events go, CES is the largest, and the most interesting one you can attend (outside of Apple's iPhone launches). What is CES 2025? CES, or Consumer Electronics Show, is an annual technology convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. It typically starts very early in
How to watch the CES 2025 NVIDIA keynote livestream and what you can expect
Mashable / 3h
NVIDIA’s taking center stage at CES 2025 in Las Vegas , kicking off what could be another blockbuster year for the chip powerhouse. After a monumental 2024 — fueled by deals with OpenAI and Meta that solidified its role as the backbone of the AI boom — NVIDIA is ready to set the tone for what’s next. And it all starts at CES. While the trade show officially opens on Jan. 7, NVIDIA is making an ea
Travel lighter with the tiny NanoPhone for just $90
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: NanoPhone delivers full smartphone functionality in a tiny form, ideal as a secondary device or for those seeking simplicity, now available for $89.97. In a world where we have numerous electronics we tote around (earphones, phones, watches), the NanoPhone offers a refreshing alternative to the more-is-more narrative. This credit card-sized device delivers essential smartphone functionalit
Head into the new year with Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 and have enhanced productivity, security, and collaboration. If you're looking to amp up your productivity or streamline your workflow this coming year, you’re in luck. For a limited time only, you can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 (reg. $199). This offer is valid for a limited time, so now’s the ideal time to get Microsoft’s latest OS
Record and summarize meetings in seconds
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Capture, transcribe, translate, and summarize audio effortlessly with the Focias Meet One — available for $99.99. In today's fast-paced world, capturing and processing information efficiently is crucial. The Focais Meet One is a voice-activated, AI-powered recorder designed to revolutionize how professionals and students handle audio content . This innovative device not only records but al
Content creators, take note — this 13-in-1 docking station is just $45
Mashable / 3h
TL;DR: Get a 13-in-1 docking station featuring dual HDMI for just $44.97 (reg. $70) and crush your new year goals. As a content creator, having an adapter that can work with a variety of devices and drives is crucial, whether you're uploading videos for TikTok, transferring important blog files to your computer, or doing work for just about any other creative medium . This 13-in-1 docking station
The world’s first industrial-scale plant for green steel promises a cleaner future
MIT Technology Review / 3h
As of 2023, nearly 2 billion metric tons of it were being produced annually, enough to cover Manhattan in a layer more than 13 feet thick. Making this metal produces a huge amount of carbon dioxide. Overall, steelmaking accounts for around 8% of the world’s carbon emissions—one of the largest industrial emitters and far more than such sources as aviation. The most common manufacturing process yie
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 27 (#565)
How-To Geek / 3h
Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.
AMD in 2024: year in review
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 3h
What sort of 2024 did AMD experience? This year was quiet in some respects for Team Red – with not much activity in the GPU space, save for one notable exception – but there was more happening on the CPU front, although the introduction of new Zen 5 processors proved controversial. New laptop chips for Copilot+ PCs and a fresh X3D offering were definite highlights, so without any further preamble
There’s Still Time to Get Ahead of the Next Global Pandemic
30Wired / 4h
By learning lessons from other sectors, public health can ensure it is ready to face future outbreaks in record time.
Everything new on Hulu in January 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 4h
Now that 2025 is upon us that means one thing: new year, n ew movies . And that's not just subject to brand new cinema releases, as Hulu has a range of exciting new titles arriving in January 2025, and we'd expect nothing less from one of the best streaming services . Joining the array of best Hulu movies and best Hulu shows is yet another mix of TV specials and movie franchises from action thril
Lifetime Plex Pass Is 20% off Again
How-To Geek / 5h
The lifetime Plex Pass is one of the best tech purchases you can make, but it's even better when you catch it at a discounted rate. Now, if you haven't hopped on previous offers, today's your chance before the year 2024 comes to a close.
Google Search has a new Squid Game Easter egg
Mashable / 6h
Squid Game Season 2 is finally out on Netflix , kicking off a fresh round of deadly playground games. To mark the release, Google Search has added a new Squid Game Easter egg allowing users to play a mini Red Light, Green Light game in their browser. SEE ALSO: 'Squid Game' Season 2 finale: Who's that other doll? To access the Easter egg, simply use Google Search to look up "Squid Game" on either
xAI Starts Receiving Nvidia GB200 Chips
Next Big Future / 7h
xAI finished raising $6 billion in new funding and has begun receiving Nvidia GB200 chips. The chips are arriving about a month earlier than expected in a prior chart. I have adjusted by a month for xAI releases. I have also added the Google Gemini models. Google appears able to not have as much issue ... Read more
Stock up on hundreds of free dark romance, dark fantasy, and horror ebooks on Stuff Your Kindle Day
Mashable / 8h
FREE E-BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Dec. 27. Pick up hundreds of dark romance, dark fantasy, and horror ebooks for free. Christmas might be over, but the big day for bookworms is here. Stuff Your Kindle Day provides an incredible opportunity to stock up on hundreds of books for free. It sounds too good to be true, but this generous giveaway is very much for real. Stuff Y
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Brentford online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Brighton vs. Brentford in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Premier League is available to live stream for free this Christmas, including Brighton vs. Brentford. Both sides are battling for a spot in the top half of the table. We're expecting a close game between two ev
How to watch Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Fans can watch a number of festive Premier League fixtures for free this Christmas, including Arsenal vs. Ipswich Town. Arsenal are fighting to keep pace with the league leaders, and have strung together some rea
This widely-used instant loan app leaks nearly 30 million files of user data
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 9h
FatakPay, an Indian loan company, was found storing sensitive data in an unprotected S3 bucket The data included people's names, addresses, IDs, and more The company has since locked the database down Instant loan company FatakPay kept sensitive data on millions of its users exposed on the internet, for an unknown period of time to anyone who knew where to look. In mid-September 2024, security re
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 27, 2024
Mashable / 10h
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 27
Mashable / 10h
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
Japan Airlines cyberattack disrupts flights, but systems now seem to be back to normal
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Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Japan Airlines experienced a major network disruption An investigation uncovered cyberattack by an unknown threat actor The attack lasted a few hours and caused delays in some flights Japan Airlines has confirmed suffering a cyberattack which caused widespread system disruption and
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