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• Twitter founder Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board - News Today

  07-05-2024 08:50
  
  Twitter founder Jack Dorsey quits Bluesky board  News Today
  
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• 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 19

  19-05-2024 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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 May 19's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to be
  
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• NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 19

  19-05-2024 03:00 via mashable.com
  
  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 end of this article for May 19's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep
  
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• 'The future is going to be harder than the past': OpenAI's Altman and Brock address high-profile resignation

  18-05-2024 23:12 via mashable.com
  
  This week, OpenAI's co-head of the "superalignment" team (which overlooks the company's safety issues), Jan Leike, resigned. In a thread on X (formerly Twitter), the safety leader explained why he left OpenAI, including that he disagreed with the company's leadership about its "core priorities" for "quite some time," so long that it reached a "breaking point." The next day, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and president and co-founder Greg Brockman responded to Leike's claims that the company isn't focus
  
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• What's Duolicious? I tried the 4chan dating app.

  18-05-2024 22:04 via mashable.com
  
  Online dating is getting a little too niche. There's an app for vegans, farmers, rich people, Christians, the musically-inclined, and Christian farmers. So inevitably there's a dating app for the chronically online, too. Available only on web or Android devices, Duolicious is the dating app for the "Based and true love-pilled," according to its website.Completely free and open software, the site is marketed towards Reddit and 4chan users and has gotten a rep online as the "femcel dating app." ("
  
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• NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 18

  18-05-2024 21:47 via mashable.com
  
  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 frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas
  
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• Rumors of a sleeker iPhone circulate. Does Apple want everything to be thin?

  18-05-2024 18:57 via mashable.com
  
  Finally, an iPhone for the delicate, dainty-handed Apple user. Rumors from inside Apple's design brainstorming allege the company is looking into thinning out its iPhone profile, the Information reports. While precise details haven't been hammered out, the new model could see a new, smaller combination of its front-facing camera and Face ID sensors, or a lighter aluminum casing. In the farthest step away from the current design, Apple could possibly shift the back lenses to the center of the pho
  
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• Microsoft Build 2024: How to watch

  18-05-2024 18:10 via mashable.com
  
  Feeling overloaded with AI announcements? Sorry, but it's tech developer conference season and Microsoft Build is next.Microsoft's annual developer conference is following on the heels of Google I/O and OpenAI's Spring Update, and Apple's WWDC is just a few weeks later. So, for this year's edition of Build, you can expect a lot of AI announcements relating to how Copilot AI is being integrated into Windows.The event will be held on Tuesday, May 21, but not before Microsoft holds a Surface AI eve
  
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• Mission control is trying 'restlessly' to save a spacecraft to Mercury

  18-05-2024 12:00 via mashable.com
  A complex mission to Mercury that began its epic space voyage six years ago has encountered critical thrust problems that controllers say could imperil plans to study the closest planet to the sun. BepiColombo, a joint European and Japanese mission, is on its way to reach Mercury on Sept. 5 for the first of three crucial flybys intended to put the robotic spacecraft on the correct course around the planet next year. In October 2025, its two science probes — one operated by the Europea
  
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• NASA spacecraft spots dead robot on Mars surface

  18-05-2024 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  Mars is collecting artifacts.Without the large, powerful camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which observes Martian terrain for past evidence of water and how the Red Planet is changing, we might miss it. But the craft captured the space agency's defunct InSight lander and surrounding landing site, slowly being blanketed in desert dust. "Can you spot @NASAInSight?" NASA asked on X (formerly Twitter). "The retired lander was recently spotted by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. By st
  
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• Why Earthlings are safe when huge solar storms strike our planet

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  From time to time, the sun discharges billions of tons of solar matter, traveling millions of miles per hour, straight at Earth. Yet humans and life on the surface aren't physically harmed by the intense space radiation. That's why, when the strongest solar impact to occur in over 20 years recently hit, you may have been blithely unaware — except for the resulting atmospheric light show, as magnificent glowing auroras appeared in unusual places.Not all worlds, like the moon and Mars, have
  
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• The best laptop deals for May 2024, including two Apple MacBook Airs at record-low prices

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  UPDATE: May. 18, 2024, 5:00 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with new laptop deals, pricing, and availability.The very best laptop deals at a glance:Best laptop deal under $300Dell Inspiron 15 (3520)$299.99 at Dell.com(save $30)Get DealBest laptop deal under $600HP Chromebook Plus x360 14ct-cd000$589.99 at HP.com(save $200)Get DealBest laptop deal under $900Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2)$849.99 at Amazon with on-page coupon(save $149.01)Get DealBest laptop deal under $1,200Apple MacBook Ai
  
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• Score a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional for only $20

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through May 22, navigate any project with ease with a lifetime license to Microsoft Project Professional 2021, on sale for $19.97.Project managers are professional task jugglers. They have to see to it that a project is completed — not to mention done well — on time and on budget. They must also oversee team performance, all the while knowing that they are personally accountable for the project's outcomes. It's no easy job, but the right project management tools can help.
  
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• It was tough, but we found the 24 best movies on Max

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Max has become a streaming service we can't live without.The library boasts thousands of hours of endless movie magic, from hallowed Hollywood favorites in the Turner Classic Movies collection to nerdy essentials like The Lord of the Rings and Aliens to the works of directors like Chantal Akerman, Wong Kar-wai, Robert Altman, and Akira Kurosawa. Not to mention, Barbie.Picking the best (and distinguishing them from our personal favorites) was no easy task, but we somehow managed.In no particular
  
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• iPad Air: People are obsessed with IG influencers using it for 'digital planning.' Here’s why.

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Hold on to your oat-milk lattes, avocado toasts, and açaí bowls! IG influencers Chantal Hurst (@papernroses) and Kristine Boyd (@flourishplanner_) paint a Pinterest-perfect vibe that makes me feel hectic compared to their clean aesthetic.Their carefully curated lifestyles on their Instagram accounts are the visual equivalent of a chilled-out Colbie Caillat song or an easy-breezy Jason Mraz tune. (Or for the Gen Z readers who can smell the elderly Millennial seeping from my pores, S
  
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• Get MS Office on your Mac forever for $25

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through May 22, up your productivity with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac, on sale for a one-time payment of just $24.97 (reg. $229).As arguably the most-recognized office software, a Microsoft Office suite comes in handy for professionals and students alike. If you aren't running it on your Mac, this might be a good time to install it. You can get lifetime access to the 2019 version of MS Office for your Mac computer on sale for $24.97 (reg. $229) through May 22.Office
  
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• Get an Apple and Android friendly smart display for your car for $100

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through May 22, get this 9-inch wireless car display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility on sale for $99.97 (reg. $179.99).For many car owners, upgrading to a newer model just to access the latest tech isn't an option. Whether due to budget constraints or sentimental value, keeping an older car running can mean missing out on modern conveniences.However, there’s an affordable solution that can bring today's technology to almost any vehicle: this 9-inch wireless car dis
  
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• Connect up to 13 devices using this docking station for $50

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through May 22, get a 13-in-1 Dual-HDMI Docking Station on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70).Sometimes, the difference between a good workday and a great one can come down to the tools we use. So it makes sense that finding the right gadgets to streamline your workflow can be a huge benefit. One standout solution for tech-savvy professionals is this 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station. It's on sale for $49.99 (reg. $70) for a limited time.Expand the functionality of your desktop or laptop with this do
  
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• 29 best thriller movies on Netflix right now

  18-05-2024 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  One could argue that thrillers are among the best movie genres. On one hand, it’s because there’s such a wide variety of methods a filmmaker can use to thrill an audience — from psychological spooks to the mounting suspense of crime movies, from the shocks of a horror thriller to real-world scenarios a movie can fictionalize to send anyone into a state of anxious frenzy. But it's also because thrillers are just so damn gripping and fun to devour.We've let our heart rates suffer
  
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• Protect yourself online with a 5-year VPN subscription for £32

  18-05-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of May 13, you can secure a five-year subscription to AdGuard VPN for just £31.54 instead of £283.63 — that's a savings of 88%.Unless you're living completely off the grid, we all have an online presence. And with that presence, there comes risk and vulnerability. If you don't already have a virtual private network (VPN), it should shoot to the top of your list. Using a VPN helps keep you safer online and less vulnerable to privacy intrusions. For a limited time,
  
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• How to watch 'Love Island UK' online for free

  18-05-2024 06:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Series 11 of Love Island is available to stream for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Don't worry if you've not got any exciting plans for this summer. You don't need to be sunning yourself on a picture-perfect beach somewhere exotic, surrounded by beautiful people all vying for your attention. You don't need to leave the house to live the dream this summer, because Love Island UK is back on our screens.If you want to watch Love I
  
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• Spend less than $300 on a grade-A refurbished MacBook Air

  18-05-2024 05:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through May 22, check out this near-mint refurbished MacBook Air on sale for $299.97 (reg. $599).Apple’s MacBook Air has consistently been a symbol of style and functionality. For those seeking a blend of performance and value, a grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Air 13.3" from 2017 might be a good fit. Priced at an accessible $299.97 (reg. $599), this laptop combines the quality engineering of Apple with the affordability of a refurbished product.Cleaned and inspected to work well,
  
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• 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer hints for May 18

  18-05-2024 04:00 via mashable.com
  
  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 May 18's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to be
  
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• NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for May 18

  18-05-2024 03:00 via mashable.com
  
  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 end of this article for May 18's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep
  
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• 'Doctor Who': Decoding the Easter eggs of 'Boom'

  18-05-2024 02:00 via mashable.com
  
  With Season 14, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has been tantalizing new viewers with the inviting charisma of the Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his chipper companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson). But for longtime Whovians, these fresh adventures have proven to be rich with Easter eggs referring back to deep-cut show lore — and teasing exciting new possibilities. We've broken down the clues of "Space Babies" and "The Devil's Chord," even digging deep into the emerging myste
  
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• 'Doctor Who's Susan Twist mystery: Breaking down the clues and fan theories

  18-05-2024 01:59 via mashable.com
  
  Why are Whovians losing their collective cool over Susan Twist? Well, it's because the elderly English actress is popping up again and again on Doctor Who, and in a very timey-wimey way. Sure, all kinds of actors have appeared on the iconic series over its decades of television, sometimes more than once; one even got upgraded from Pompeii resident to Twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi). But there's something especially curious about Twist's appearances, as they've all come in a recent jumble.&nb
  
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• Lawsuit accuses county clerk of deleting critical Facebook comments - Santa Fe New Mexican

  18-05-2024 00:39 via news.google.com
  Lawsuit accuses county clerk of deleting critical Facebook comments  Santa Fe New Mexican
  
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• Ex-diversity manager at Facebook jailed for five years after orchestrating fake events to steal more than $5m - GB News

  18-05-2024 00:18 via news.google.com
  
  Ex-diversity manager at Facebook jailed for five years after orchestrating fake events to steal more than $5m  GB News
  
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• One of OpenAI's safety leaders quit on Tuesday. He just explained why.

  17-05-2024 22:44 via mashable.com
  
  OpenAI is famously not all that open. Dazzling, cutting-edge AI products emerge without warning, generating excitement and anxiety in equal measure (along with plenty of disdain). But like its product development, the company's internal culture is unusually opaque, which makes it all the more unsettling that Jan Leike, the departing co-head of its "superalignment" team — a position overlooking OpenAI's safety issues — has just spoken out against the company.Tweet may have been delete
  
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• iPhone 16 Pro Max could last longer than iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here’s why.

  17-05-2024 21:53 via mashable.com
  
  You might want to sit down for this seismic, mind-blowing news: The next iPhone could have a better battery than the current one.That's according to prolific Apple prognosticator Ming-Chi Kuo, at least. Kuo wrote on his Medium page that Apple is considering bumping up the energy density in future iPhone batteries. Apple could potentially increase the amount of juice in a battery of the same size as the existing ones, or preserve the current battery life in a smaller unit to make space for other
  
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