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Healthier Cities Will Require a Strong Dose of Nature
Wired / 1h
If we can’t get to the forest, the forest must come to us, in the form of cities designed around green spaces.
Here's why I ditched Tidal for Spotify after just five days
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 34min
When I downloaded and signed up for Tidal recently, I finally made the leap from Spotify because I had to, for coverage on TechRadar – but I must admit I was a little excited to try it out. I never used to be an audiophile, but I’ve tested enough of the best headphones and best earbuds for TechRadar to become a convert – there’s something magical about higher-resolution audio (this is why we can’
How to watch Iowa State vs. Miami without cable
Mashable / 59min
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) The Pop-Tarts Bowl might have been viral last year for it's adorable, edible mascot, but this year? There's an extra spin on the
Break free from subscriptions with a lifetime of Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac is on sale for $39.99 — enjoy permanent access to essential productivity tools. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac: Lifetime License $39.99 $229.00 Save $189.01 Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac on sale for $39.99 (reg. $229). What you get: Lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home
Last chance: Babbel is $130 with our unbeatable New Year’s sale
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: Through December 31, you can save 78% on a Babbel lifetime subscription with our unbeatable end-of-year sale price. As the new year rolls in, it’s time to set goals. If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language , 2025 might be the year to finally do it — especially if you plan to travel or make a career change. Here’s how Babbel can help: Explore 14 popular languages , including Spanish
High-performance meets savings with this MacBook Pro deal
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: Score a refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for a discount at $377.97, and experience powerful performance at an affordable price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $377.97 at Mashable Shop $1,499.00 Save $1,121.03 Get a refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Pro (3.1GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — pr
Stop playing hide-and-seek with your wallet in 2025
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: The KeySmart® SmartCard, now $29.97, works with Apple Find My and offers wireless charging for ultimate convenience — plus it ships free. Opens in a new window Credit: KeySmart KeySmart® SmartCard - Thinnest Card Tracker & Works with Apple Find My $29.97 $39.99 Save $10.02 Get a KeySmart® SmartCard for just $29.97 (reg. $39.99). This tracker works with Apple Find My and offers wireless cha
Your files deserve better — meet this 1TB dual-USB storage game-changer
Mashable / 2min
TL;DR: Grab this 1TB dual USB-C and USB-A storage drive for $69.97 that ships free, and enjoy fast, reliable data transfer with a durable design . We’ve all been there — juggling storage options between old USB-A ports and newer USB-C devices, or trying to find a drive that doesn’t feel like it belongs in 2008. This 1TB dual USB-C and USB-A drive for $69.97 is here to make your data storage woes
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for December 28 (#566)
How-To Geek / 4min
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.
Everything leaving Hulu in January 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Whenever Hulu drops its monthly list revealing everything new on Hulu in January that will be available for us to indulge in, it's a solid reminder of why we still appreciate it as one of the b est streaming services . But while it's great to see new movies and shows come to these platforms, older ones must be removed and Hulu is gearing up to wipe more in January 2025. Compared to previous month
How to watch Louisiana Tech vs. Army without cable
Mashable / 2h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) The No. 22 Army Black Knights (11-2) will face the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-7) in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
How to watch BYU vs. Colorado without cable
Mashable / 2h
Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options: Best for affordability Sling TV Blue Plan $20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 ) BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV Pro plan 7-day free trial, then $59.99/month for 1 month (Save $20) The Valero Alamo Bowl becomes the Big 12 bowl in 2024 for two teams that could have been. The BYU Cougars will face the Colorado
Cloud storage done right: FolderFort’s 2TB lifetime plan is on sale at 78% off
Mashable / 5h
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Blue Origin Is Ready to Launch New Glenn Rocket After Critical Test
NYT > Technology / 6h
The company, owned by the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, also received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the vehicle to orbit.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 28, 2024
Mashable / 7h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 28
Mashable / 7h
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 28
Mashable / 7h
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
Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 28
Mashable / 7h
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
After a 24-second test of its engines, the New Glenn rocket is ready to fly
26Ars Technica - All content / 7h
After a long day of stops and starts that stretched well into the evening, and on what appeared to be the company's fifth attempt Friday, Blue Origin successfully ignited the seven main engines on its massive New Glenn rocket. The test firing as fog built over the Florida coast marks the final major step in the rocket company's campaign to bring the New Glenn rocket—a privately developed, super-h
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Saturday, December 28 (game #300)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information
NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Saturday, December 28 (game #566)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today p
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Saturday, December 28 (game #1069)
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 10h
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 NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wor
Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban
Engadget / 10h
President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to delay the law that could ban TikTok until after his inauguration. In an amicus brief, Trump’s attorney D. John Sauer wrote that the future president wants the opportunity to find a solution to the problem “through political means.” The law requiring a ban or sale of TikTok is set to take effect on January 19, 2025 , just one day before T
15 of My Favorite Snacks to Serve at New Year's Eve Parties
LifeHacker / 10h
As holidays go, New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite parties. I love the glitter, the stupid glasses and hats, and the traditions, but most of all, I love the food. The best holiday fare is snackable, shareable, and often hand-held—all among my favorite food descriptors. As someone who truly enjoys the vibrant and hectic nature of party hosting , you might be surprised to learn that I have thus f
Doctor Who‘s Latest Classic Colorization Made Some Wild Additions
67Gizmodo / 11h
The 90-minute condensation of 'The War Games' made time to weave some long-running theories into Doctor Who canon.
Why Your New Meta Quest Might Not Be Working
LifeHacker / 11h
The holidays are probably the absolute worst time for a software update to render Meta’s Quest headsets unusable, but that’s exactly the situation we’re in right now. According to posts on Reddit and Meta’s own forums , users are experiencing issues with brand new and existing Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets essentially locking themselves into either an error message or a never-ending bla
Festive VPN Deal: NordVPN 2-Year Plan at 74% Off (+ 3 Free Months)
24Gizmodo / 11h
It’s still Christmas at NordVPN! One of the best VPNs on the market is now available at a massive discount—74% off all its 2-year plans. Don’t miss out.
Why Your Next Hospital Visit Might Involve Robots
How-To Geek / 12h
No one likes going to the hospital, but at some point you'll be in need of medical help or visiting someone in that position. Depending on where you live and your reason for visiting, there's a good chance you'll run into a robot of some description at your local hospital soon.
United Airlines Christmas Dinner Linked To Food Poisoning As Flight Attendants Fall Ill In Denver
39View from the Wing / 12h
Over 200 United Airlines flight attendants, along with other employees, reported severe gastrointestinal issues after eating the airline’s Christmas holiday meal at Denver airport. Symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting emerged rapidly, with multiple attendants missing work and at least one reportedly becoming ill mid-flight. Continue reading ...
Soaring to new frontiers: Space Perspective plans first manned flight for 2025
The Points Guy / 12h
If you are a frequent forward-cabin flyer, you come to expect certain things: a comfortable and spacious seat, reliable Wi-Fi, and a quality meal with an accompanying cocktail. These amenities are commonplace at 35,000 feet, but a new tourism company is about to take the luxury flight experience to all-new heights — 100,000 feet, to be exact. Space Perspective , the world’s first stratospheric ba
How to apply for Global Entry: Tips for first-timers
400+The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Of all the Trusted Traveler Programs , Global Entry is perhaps the least well known. If you are unfamiliar with Global Entry, it gives preapproved, low-risk travelers expedited clearance upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad through automated kiosks at more than 75 airports . How Global Entry works SEAN CUD
Yet another tech startup wants to topple Nvidia with 'orders of magnitude' better energy efficiency; Sagence AI bets on analog in-memory compute to deliver 666K tokens/s on Llama2-70B
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
Sagence brings analog in-memory compute to redefine AI inference Ten times lower power and 20 times lower costs Also offers integration with PyTorch and TensorFlow Sagence AI has introduced an advanced analog in-memory compute architecture designed to address issues of power, cost, and scalability in AI inference. Using an analog-based approach, the architecture offers improvements in energy effi
How to Use Your Smartphone as a Video Camera: Tips and Accessories
How-To Geek / 12h
You don’t need a high-end camera to record professional-looking videos. With the right techniques and a few affordable accessories, your smartphone can rival the quality of expensive camera equipment. So, what items should you invest in, and how can you get the most out of your smartphone camera?
Animation Showed Up in a Big Way in 2024
Gizmodo / 12h
This year saw the animation industry wrestle with growing pains and production issues—as well as enjoy blockbuster triumphs.
How ChatGPT helps me keep my kids entertained over the holiday period and into 2025
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 12h
The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it: keeping a young child and a few energetic nieces and nephews entertained during those long winter breaks can be challenging. Enter ChatGPT . While mainly used for adults, the AI-powered chatbot has more than a little Mary Poppins in its features. You might be amazed to find how good ChatGPT is at helping keep kids creatively engaged, and not jus
Bench shuts down, leaving thousands of businesses without access to accounting and tax docs
88TechCrunch / 12h
Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup that offered software-as-a-service for small and medium-sized businesses, has abruptly shut down, according to a notice posted on its website. “We regret to inform you that as of December 27, 2024, the Bench platform will no longer be accessible,” the notice reads. “We know this news is abrupt and may […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For persona
The First Five Things You Should Do With Your Fitbit Charge 6
LifeHacker / 12h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Fitbit’s Charge 6 is such a great little minimalist fitness tracker, you barely need to do anything to get started—just strap it on and let it work. But there are a few things you can do to customize the experience and get everything working even better for you. Here are some tips and tricks for those who are new to the device. Charge it and set i
How to Protect Your Cat From This Deadly Bird Flu
42LifeHacker / 12h
Bird flu has been around for a long time, but a major U.S. outbreak of H5N1, ongoing since March 2024, has raised concern for a wider spread that will affect more than just birds. Also at risk: indoor cats, who are highly susceptible to the virus and likely to experience severe illness if infected. Several animal deaths have already been reported across Oregon and California . If you have a pet c
MAGA Figures Turn on Elon Musk for Not Hating Immigrants Enough
400+Futurism / 12h
We may be seeing some of the first major fissures forming in the dalliance between Donald Trump and his billionaire backer Elon Musk. Over the holiday week, Musk entered into a heated online conflict with notable pro-Trump figure and culture warrior Laura Loomer over the president-elect's immigration policy, the Washington Post reports . The debacle saw Musk receive rare pushback from his far-rig
Nonprofit group joins Elon Musk’s effort to block OpenAI’s for-profit transition
41TechCrunch / 12h
Encode, the nonprofit organization that co-sponsored California’s ill-fated SB 1047 AI safety legislation, has requested permission to file an amicus brief in support of Elon Musk’s injunction to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit company. In a proposed brief submitted to the U.S. District Court for the
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