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Mark Cuban offers to fund government tech unit that was cut in the middle of the night
100+TechCrunch by Connie Loizos / Mar 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM//
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban waded into the latest government tech shake-up on Saturday, posting an unexpected offer of support for newly laid-off federal workers on the social network Bluesky. His message, which quickly gained traction, urged the displaced engineers and designers to turn the upheaval to their advantage. “If you worked for 18F and got […]
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Deepfake scam calls are costing British victims hundreds each time - here's how to stay safe
Latest from TechRadar US in News,opinion / 1h
Deepfake calls are claiming thousands of victims, report finds Up to 10% of spam calls are fraudulent The top scam for British victims was fake HMRC calls AI deepfake fraud calls are dominating the scam landscape, and are costing British consumers millions of pounds. A new report from Hiya has detailed the rising risk and deepfake voice scams in the UK and abroad, noting how the rise of generativ
Today's NYT Connections Hints and Answer for March 2 (#630)
How-To Geek / 13min
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.
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
NYT > Technology / 2h
Mr. Musk uses online slang to marshal his 200 million social media followers in support of his efforts to gut the federal government. But he might be reaching his limits.
Lufthansa Selling Miles With 50% Bonus (1.41 Cents Per Mile)
1KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
In late 2022, Lufthansa’s Miles & More program got into the business of selling miles, with an interesting backstory. Lufthansa has just launched its latest promotion on purchased miles. This has the potential to be a good value, especially given that this is a points currency that can otherwise be hard to accrue. However, note that starting in June 2025, Miles & More will adopt dynamic award pri
Inject AI directly into your PC with Windows 11 Pro and Copilot, now only £14.29
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Mashable readers can upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only £14.29 (reg. £158.20) through 30 March — that’s a 90% discount. Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Windows 11 Pro £14.29 at the Mashable Shop £158.20 Save £143.91 If you thought AI would only be a fad, take a look at Microsoft. Thanks to Windows, countless computers are now equipped with Microsoft Copilot, their lates
How to watch Manchester United vs. Fulham online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Manchester United vs. Fulham in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup is a welcome distraction for Manchester United right now. Things are exceptionally tough in the Premier League for Ruben Amorim's side, but they can forget all about that when they take on Fulham this weekend. If you want to w
How to watch Newcastle United vs. Brighton online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Brighton in the FA Cup for free on ITVX . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup fifth round includes a number of tricky matchups, including Newcastle United vs. Brighton. It's difficult to pick a winner in this battle between two Premier League sides. Both teams will believe that they can progress and challenge
How to watch New Zealand vs. India online for free
Mashable / 4h
TL;DR: Live stream New Zealand vs. India in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . India have looked very impressive in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy . They've won their first two games in the group stage, but can they make it three from three against New Zealand ? Fans can follow all the action without spending anything. If you want to watch New Zeala
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 2
Mashable / 6h
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 March 2
Mashable / 6h
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 2, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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 March 2, 2025
Mashable / 6h
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
Firefly’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 Successfully Lands on the Moon
200+NYT > Technology / 7h
The robotic vehicle is the first of three aiming to set down on the moon this year, and became the second privately built spacecraft to make a soft landing.
How to Watch the Thailand MotoGP Race for Free Online
Gizmodo / 7h
Don't miss the start of the season—watch the Grand Prix of Thailand on a completely free channel.
How to watch Panthers vs. Sharks online for free
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Live stream Panthers vs. Sharks in the 2025 NRL for free on 9Now . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Penrith Panthers are kicking off their NRL title defense against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, but in unfamiliar territory. Las Vegas is hosting this first-round fixture between two strong sides, with fans desperate to catch the likes of Nathan Clea
Peppa Pig Theme Park now open in Texas
200+The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: This post was updated with new information. A family of adorable pink pigs is making themselves right at home in Texas, and they can’t wait for you to come over and jump up and down in muddy puddles with them. On Saturday, Merlin Entertainments opened the country’s second Peppa Pig Theme Park in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, following the success of the first location in Winter Haven
Samsung's midrange Galaxy A56 has AI photo editing and a bump for its buttons
Engadget / 11h
While I naively hoped to see the Galaxy S25 Edge ahead of MWC, that wasn’t what I saw last week at Samsung's pre-show briefing. However, what I did see might intrigue many of you: a cheaper slice of Galaxy hardware in the form of the Galaxy A56. It will be available later this year, starting at $499 (or £499 in the UK), which is slightly cheaper than the Pixel 8a when it first appeared. Samsung a
Samsung Brings Affordable Galaxy A56, A36, and A26 Phones to US
How-To Geek / 11h
While Samsung's flagship phones are always the company's most impressive, most people look at the mid-range phones and the budget phones instead. If you've been waiting up to see what Samsung has in store for the lower ranks, it's all finally here, and it looks great.
Your Comfort Show Isn't Worth a Subscription
How-To Geek / 11h
There are certain TV shows I always return to. I must have watched Futurama , Parks & Recreation , or Seinfeld from start to finish dozens of times. But I could have saved myself a pretty penny—and had a better experience—if I'd just bought them instead.
Samsung's Affordable Galaxy A36 and Galaxy A26 Will Get 6 Years of Software Updates
46Wired / 11h
The company’s latest affordable smartphones are thinner and more durable and have a sprinkling of AI.
Samsung’s Super Cheap Galaxy A-Series Smartphones Come With ‘Awesome Intelligence’
95Gizmodo / 11h
It's Samsung's way of rebranding artificial intelligence for the low-cost market.
American Airlines Issued A $100,000 Refund By Mistake—Now Their ‘Fix’ Charged A Passenger $28 Million
View from the Wing / 11h
Will they be bankrupted by this American Airlines mistake? What's it going to do to their credit score (that's some hefty utilization!)? Will American Express close down their account? Will other card issuers? Continue reading ...
Texas Official Warns Against ‘Measles Parties’ Amid Growing Outbreak
400+Wired / 12h
At least 146 measles cases have been identified in West Texas so far, including 20 hospitalizations and one death.
Weekly Review: March 01, 2025
One Mile at a Time / 12h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! We’re embarking on our trip to Japan at the moment, so I look forward to sharing live updates, while continuing to publish the Aria Suites Hong Kong trip report that I’ve been working on. On the points & travel front, this week All Nippon Airways placed a huge aircraft order, Qatar Airways’ 25% stake in Virgin Australia was approved, a new Ritz-Car
Mattel’s New Snow White Dolls Are the Fairest of Them All
100+Gizmodo / 12h
Disney doesn't just hope you see the Snow White remake, it also hopes you shell out $75 for its limited-edition dolls.
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