American Airlines may have to park regional jets as 737 MAX grounding drags on
300+The Points Guy / 6h
The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier may be forced to reduce the number of regional jets in the Eagle fleet by June in order to stay in compliance with limits set in its contract with pilots.
American’s pilots agreement limits the number of regional jets in the Eagle fleet to 75% of the mainline narrow-body fleet count, according to the contract.
FCC forced to ask for public feedback on net neutrality repeal
1KEngadget / 8h
That includes checking if net neutrality repeal has harmed public safety, reduced spending in infrastructure or hampered the Lifeline program.
The FCC is asking for public comment on net neutrality matters the court said it got wrong.
Hot Wheels Tesla Cybertruck R/C models revealed – but you’ll have to act fast
Hot Wheels Cybertruck35SlashGear / 5h
If you want a Tesla Cybertruck but can’t wait for Elon Musk to get started on production, never fear: Mattel is launching two Hot Wheels Cybertruck remote control cars. The limited-edition pickup toys are being offered in two different sizes, one scaled to take on your existing Hot Wheels cars, while the other is a whole lot larger and more impressively detailed. That’s the 1:64 Hot Wheels Cybert
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CDC: Coronavirus community spread “very possible – even likely” in US
SlashGear / 9min
Aggressive controls around travel and CDC testing have been successful so far in keeping coronavirus cases in the US minimal, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today, though experts there warned that community spread of COVID-19 is “very possible – even likely” in America. The update comes as the US Department of State repatriated 329 citizens on chartered … Continue reading
NASA will use Mars InSight lander’s robotic arm to push its ‘mole’
SlashGear / 9min
NASA is ready to take more drastic actions to help the ‘mole’ instrument that has been attempting to burrow into the Martian surface for around a year. The mini pile driver is part of the InSight Mars lander, which is equipped with a robotic arm and a variety of other instruments. The plan? NASA says its team will use the … Continue reading
HMS and Huawei app store target Google, Apple: When it all changed
SlashGear / 9min
The year 2020 will prove to the world just how ready Huawei is to live in a world without Google on Android. Huawei was blocked last year from working with Google directly, leading them to seek an alternative to GMS: Google Mobile Services, aka official license from Google to include Google apps and the Google Play digital content store on … Continue reading
These Are the Best Pre-order Deals for Samsung's New Galaxy Phones
Lifehacker / 11min
We doubt you burnt the midnight oil to buy a smartphone in advance, but as you contemplate whether you want to plunk down a significant sum of cash for a new Samsung device, know that there are a number of different pre-order deals that might save you a little money—or get you some free, extra gear.
Walmart : $1,000; get a $100 Samsung credit and $200 extra in savings on a postpaid plan with AT&T or Verizon (if you buy the device with payment installments and a host of other specific requirements)
Take Charge Of Your Comfort With This Discounted, Customizable Memory Foam Pillow [Exclusive]
32Gizmodo / 20min
Best Home Deals Best Home Deals The best home, kitchen, smart home, and automotive deals from around the web, updated daily. Sable Shredded Memory Foam Pillow | $15 | Amazon | Promo code KINJA9DT Customize your sleeping experience with this Sable Shredded Memory Foam Pillow . This particular item allows you to take some of the foam out or add more in to fit your preferences. One cool thing: Sable
Analytics firm exposed data for 120 million households
41Engadget / 23min
Researchers at UpGuard discovered that the Australian market analysis firm Tetrad left data for 120 million households exposed in Amazon S3 storage.
It's not certain whether anyone besides UpGuard or Tetrad accessed the data, however.
JP Morgan Warns Clients of “Catastrophic” Environmental Collapse
100+Futurism / 23min
Prominent investment bank JP Morgan Chase has sent a report to clients warning that climate change could have cataclysmic effects on the markets — and, well, the rest of civilization, too.
The report, authored by JP Morgan economists David Mackie and Jessica Murray, called for zero net global carbon emissions by 2050.
Create a 'Help Wanted' Bulletin Board for Family Chores
Lifehacker / 28min
During the course of the week, each family member writes down chores they anticipate needing help with over the weekend, and they pin them to the board.
After a long week at school, kids don’t necessarily want to spend their weekend pitching in on household chores.
Seems Like Star Wars: The Clone Wars Will Cross Into Revenge of the Sith After All
100+Gizmodo / 35min
Star Wars fans know Revenge of the Sith begins with the end of the Clone Wars .
That’s the same line he delivers in Revenge of the Sith , right before he sends Anakin Skywalker to check on Chancellor Palpatine.
Valve Index will be in short supply thanks to coronavirus outbreak
SlashGear / 37min
As the release of Half-Life: Alyx quickly approaches, Valve has been having a difficult time keeping the Index VR headset in stock. The Index has been consistently sold out in many regions around the world, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like things are going to get much better. While Valve does plan to restock the Index before the release of … Continue reading
Study finds fasting is key to triggering olive oil’s health benefits
SlashGear / 37min
The popular Mediterranean diet, which is commonly referred to as a heart-healthy way of eating, has been linked to a number of potential health benefits, including lower risk of developing various diseases. According to a new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School, one particular ingredient found in this diet may be the key factor involved in reducing disease … Continue reading
Adidas Is Going to Space, on the ISS, Where They’ll Do Space Shoe Stuff
53Futurism / 37min
A massive expansion to the station in the form of an exterior facility, shower technology for a study on water droplets in space, 3D printing experiments, human heart cell experiments, and… well, a package from legendary German sneaker company Adidas.
The Adidas shipment is going to contain a package of pellets used for the midsole of its Boost shoes.
These drones are planting trees to fight the climate crisis — Future Blink
24Mashable / 40min
The Dronecoria team drops seeds via drones and aims to speed up reforestation. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Drones , Environment , Future Blink , and Tech
Barbie's Inspiring Women Series has made dolls for Ella Fitzgerald, Bille Jean King, and Florence Nightingale
Mashable / 43min
Mattel launched its global initiative, the Dream Gap Project, in 2018 to provide girls with resources and support to help them dream big. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Barbie , Female Empowerment , Kids Toy , and Culture
This vintage camera is actually an instant camera — Future Blink
24Mashable / 43min
Jollylook Auto combines a classic design with environmentally friendly materials. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Future Blink , Tech , and Innovations
Why Does Google Say Chrome Is More Secure Than Edge?
How-To Geek / 47min
Google “recommends switching to Chrome to use extensions securely.” That’s strange, as the new Microsoft Edge is now based on Chromium. You can install extensions from the Chrome Web Store in Edge. But Google recommends against it—why? Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The fight for flights: How airports attract new airlines and new routes
The Points Guy / 51min
“We help develop the business case for new air service and then work together with the airports and community stakeholders to pursue new service directly with the airline network-planning departments,” he said.
As a vice president at the consulting firm Campbell-Hill Aviation Group, Schorr is hired by airports across the United States to help them court air carriers to provide new domestic and international routes.
Add Chartreuse to Your Campari and Soda
Lifehacker / 52min
A Campari and soda, for instance, is already pretty flavorful and full of bitter botanicals, but adding Chartreuse makes it feel like you’re being punched in the mouth with a bouquet of herbs and hillside flowers, though soda water does soften the blow.
I particularly like to make a point of this with expensive bottles, and green Chartreuse—which I used in Lifehacker’s birthday cocktail —is, uh, quite pricey.
The Hot Wheels RC Cybertruck is a mini Tesla for $400
Hot Wheels Cybertruck200+Engadget / 56min
If you're feeling pretty hype about the Tesla Cybertruck but don't have $39,900 to spend on one, maybe Hot Wheels' newest RC vehicle is more your thing.
And, since it's the same scale as the majority of Hot Wheels' vehicle line, it can be used on the standard orange track , so you can speed your car through loop-de-loops that owners of the real Cybertruck will only be able to dream about.
Verizon drops out of RSA cybersecurity event over coronavirus fears, following AT&T and IBM
21Mashable / 1h
It would seem that the corporate sponsors of the RSA security conference are no match for IRL viruses. Conference organizers announced Friday that Verizon has joined the growing ranks of companies bailing on the annual San Francisco cybersecurity event, which is slated to begin on Feb. 24. Following IBM and AT&T, Verizon is the latest company to pull out at the last minute, and, according to the
Patreon irks users again with new loan program Patreon Captial
20Mashable / 1h
Patreon might be the most fuzzy, feel-good creator platform out there. But whenever it tries to change things up in a way that might put more money in its pockets, its loyal but vocal users have something to say. On Tuesday, Hot Pod first reported (and other outlets confirmed) that Patreon had quietly offered a new service to some creators called Patreon Capital. Essentially, it offered loans in
How to pack a suitcase when you're super high-maintenance like me
Mashable / 1h
Traveling isn't just about the destination. Carry On is our series devoted to how we get away in the digital age, from the choices we make to the experiences we share. If you're like me when traveling, you're high-maintenance as fuck. You're gonna get your suitcase and pack that thing with every single item you think there's a slight chance that you maybe perhaps might potentially need/want (mayb
Private Equity Firm Trying to Take Over .Org Registry Pinkie Swears to Only Be Sort of Evil for a Limited Time
Gizmodo / 1h
There’s no good reason for the nonprofit Internet Society’s Public Interest Registry, which controls .org registration across the planet, to be sold off to private equity vampires that exist only to suck value out of other ventures.
Opponents of the deal have been pitching an alternate plan to hand over control of .org domains to a recently incorporated California group called the Cooperative Corporation of .ORG Registrants, but Internet Society officials said Ethos’ $1.1 billion bid was so huge, “we couldn’t just say no without considering,” the L.A. Times reported.
Sliced mayo exists and I would like to eat a slice. By itself.
Mashable / 1h
A Japanese food company has made sliced mayonnaise and folks, I'd like to give it the ol' college try. I'm not a huge mayo guy, but this idea intrigues me. Imagine: You effortlessly plop a square of floppy mayo onto a slice of bread, and presto , pal, you've got 100 percent condiment-coverage for your sandwich. Sure, you could squeeze a glop of mayo from a bottle then spread it carefully with a b
Wait, Is That Backpack … Floating?
92Wired / 1h
Because of that, the pack takes a much longer time to accelerate upward, because the spring exerts a smaller force.
By the time the human comes back down, the pack really hasn't even moved.
The first 'Apex Legends' map is returning for a weekend-long event
Apex Legends Kings Canyon55Engadget / 1h
Respawn took Kings Canyon out of the game's map pool when it released Apex Legends ' third season last October .
What's more, the Kings Canyon that's available to play this weekend is the original launch version, not the tweaked variant that came with the game's second season .
Intel Comet Lake-S prices have leaked, and it looks like AMD will win in price again
Intel AMD Ryzen CL40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
But, that's changed recently, with AMD providing better performance and prices, while Intel is just expensive – and it doesn't look like that's about to change.
Renowned leaker @momomo_us spotted EU pricing for a pretty wide range of 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake processors from the low-end Celeron G5900 to the mid-range Intel Core i5-10600.
Sex Offenders on Tinder, Other Dating Apps, Spur Probe by House Members
Gizmodo / 1h
House Democrats on Thursday revealed they are investigating reports of registered sex offenders across a slew of popular dating apps owned by Match Group, including Tinder, Plenty of Fish, and OkCupid, and are questioning whether Match Group is taking appropriate steps to protect users from sexual violence.
Signed by members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, whose jurisdiction includes interstate commerce and consumer protection in the House, the letter points to a December article co-published by ProPublica, BuzzFeed, and Columbia Journalism Investigations (CJI), which includes an acknowledgment of the issue by a Match Group spokesperson: “There are definitely registered sex offenders on our free products,” they said.
The Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G’s 100x zoom is frustrating excess
SlashGear / 1h
Nobody can accuse the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G of not taking photography seriously. Flagship of the new S20 family, its four main cameras includes a whopping 100x “Space Zoom” courtesy of a clever folded telephoto lens. It’s one of the first things I played with when SlashGear’s Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G review unit landed, but as I quickly discovered, just because you can zoom, doesn’t mean you sho
Hot Wheels Made a Mini Tesla Cybertruck Complete With Broken Window Stickers
Hot Wheels Cybertruck87Gizmodo / 1h
If you’ve got a little more coin to spend, Hot Wheels has also created a 1:10th-scale remote control version of the Cybertruck with more accurate detailing, including the aforementioned shattered window stickers, a rear bed that can be opened and closed, and a tailgate that turns into a loading ramp.
The most affordable way to put a Cybertruck in your driveway (without boosting Musk’s bottom line by another $40,000) is with Hot Wheels 1:64-scale remote control toy.
Dear Sophie: I need the latest details on the new H-1B registration process
52TechCrunch / 1h
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Dear Sophie: I live in Europe but want to move my startup to the US Dear S
iHeart will turn podcasts into books starting with ‘Stuff You Should know’
38Engadget / 1h
It does feel odd that podcasts -- which are typically consumed while the listener is doing something else, like driving or working out -- are being turned into books.
Plenty of people listen to podcasts on their commute and during work, but iHeartMedia is hoping they can squeeze even more podcast consumption into their days -- possibly before they nod off.
Forget foldable phones – an all-glass iPhone could be the future
iPhone Apple One Pro Max44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
AppleInsider reports that a new Apple patent shows an all-glass iPhone that will boast display and touch sensitivity on all its surfaces – front, back and all four sides.
This all-glass device will also boast multiple sides that “may facilitate or enable numerous additional functions and uses that are not realized with conventional enclosures."
These are the five strongest SIM only deals this weekend - Three, iD, Smarty and more
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
The weather is terrible, so realistically why would you even want to go outside this weekend. Instead, use your hard-earned time off from work, school or whatever is going on in your life to do what is most important...finding a new SIM only deal. Okay fair enough, there are much better things to do this weekend - watching a Wilder vs Fury live stream for example! So if you were planning on spend
United Increasing Checked Bag Fees – Unless You Prepay Online
View from the Wing / 1h
United hasn’t minded taking that risk with Basic Economy, where they acknowledged that getting out ahead of American cost them about $100 million and where they remain the only airline to completely basic economy customers from bringing a carry on bag on board (and they also ban basic economy customers without checked bags from online check-in, requiring them to wait in line at the airport to check in).
For its part American just rolled out prepaying checked bags online , a feature that really only make sense if there’s an incentive for customers to pay early like a discount.
You Need More Than HTTPS to Stay Safe on Public Wifi
20Lifehacker / 1h
While that doesn’t mean that you should blindly connect to “free internet,” “xfinity,” or other random, open hotspots without a little common sense—and some software backups—we’ve come a long way from the days of people using software tools like Firesheep to sniff everything you’re doing on public wifi.
That’s all well and good, but I wouldn’t start blindly connecting to every public wifi hotspot you see, assuming you’re completely in the clear.
This nonprofit takes minority kids aloft to encourage aviation careers
The Points Guy / 1h
Jerome Stanislaus, who works with Fly for The Culture to provide flight lessons to minority children, decided to become a pilot after leaving a Sunday church service.
“Most minority kids don’t even know it’s possible nor have they seen pilots that look like them in airplanes, so we show them by putting them in a plane with a black pilot and taking them flying for their first time ever.”
Things Are Not Looking Good for Stopping the Coronavirus
Chinese Coronavirus China59Gizmodo / 2h
Iran’s Health Ministry reported 13 new cases on Friday, bringing Iran’s total up to 18, along with four deaths.
This week, several countries have reported local clusters of the disease outside of mainland China, suggesting the virus is freely circulating there.
Minuscule ID chips could help spot even the smallest counterfeits
59Engadget / 2h
There are times when something is simply too small to tag it with existing technology, and that can be a serious problem when you're trying to fight counterfeits .
The chip has enough range to allow for a tag scanner up to two inches away, but MIT would prefer enough range that you could scan products simply by bringing them into a room.
FreshDirect, After Broken Eggs and Angry Customers, Stages a Comeback
76NYT > Technology / 2h
Now, however, the company faces an increasingly wide array of rivals, including Amazon, which owns Whole Foods and won over a number of FreshDirect’s customers during the chaotic transition to the Bronx.
But the company’s future also represents a test of whether Amazon, with its deep pockets and vast logistical infrastructure, can dominate fresh food, a market in which regional companies like FreshDirect have historically thrived.
Japan will launch the first-ever sample return mission from the Martian system
NASA Japan Mars Martian100+New on MIT Technology Review / 2h
JAXA, Japan’s national space agency, has just approved a robotic mission to visit the Martian moons Phobos and Deimos and retrieve a small sample from the former to bring back to Earth.
The mission plan: It’s called Martian Moon eXploration, or MMX.
Pokemon HOME hits a big milestone right out of the gate
SlashGear / 2h
Earlier this month, Nintendo launched a new app for Switch and mobile devices called Pokemon HOME. Meant to be a companion to modern games in the Pokemon series – namely Pokemon Sword , Shield , Let’s Go Pikachu , Let’s Go Eevee , and Pokemon GO – Pokemon HOME offers a lot of functionality, whether that’s transferring Pokemon between games or storing large collections long-term. Like the app that
Facebook offers to pay users for their voice recordings
100+Ars Technica / 2h
2 with 2 posters participating Facebook is offering to pay its users for personal information including recordings of their own voice, in a rare example of internet companies directly compensating people for collecting their data. The recordings, made through its new market research app Viewpoints, will help to train the speech recognition system that powers Facebook’s Portal devices, which rival
How to Get Google's Car Crash Detection App on Older Pixel Phones
Google Android PixelLifehacker / 2h
According to early developer builds of the upcoming Android 11, the Pixel 4-exclusive Car Crash Detection app will make its way to older Pixel devices when the big Android update releases later in 2020—but you can try it out early if you don’t want to wait.
How to side-load the Car Crash Detection app on older Pixel phones
Keep the Air Out and Your Food Fresh With These Discounted Prepara Evak Containers
Lifehacker / 2h
Best Home Deals Best Home Deals The best home, kitchen, smart home, and automotive deals from around the web, updated daily. Prepara Evak Fresh Saver 4 Quarts | $16 | Amazon Prepara Evak Fresh Saver 1.8 Quarts | $10 | Amazon Prepara Evak Fresh Saver 0.5 Quart | $7 | Amazon Keep your cereal and coffee fresh with these discounted Prepara Evak Fresh Saver containers. Choose from a 4-quart unit for $
Save Big on an Aukey 10,000mAh PD Power Bank
Gizmodo / 2h
Best Tech Deals Best Tech Deals The best tech deals from around the web, updated daily. AUKEY Power Delivery Power Bank 10,000mAh | $21 | Amazon | Use the promo code SEHCIJC6 When you use the promo code SEHCIJC6, you can pick up an Aukey 10,000mAh PD QC Power Bank . This 18W power bank offers USB Power Delivery output, which will let you charge compatible devices faster. This is the perfect trave
Report: Outdoor Voices founder Tyler Haney is stepping down as CEO as growth slows
100+TechCrunch / 2h
Tyler Haney, the founder and chief executive of activewear label Outdoor Voices, has stepped down, according to the Business of Fashion . We’ve reached out to Haney directly, as well as board members from the venture firms that have backed the company, including General Catalyst and Forerunner Ventures and hope to update this story accordingly. According to BoF, the transition follows a previousl
New Battery Tech Could Double Electric Car Driving Range
500+Futurism / 2h
A team of researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology have announced a new carbon-silicon material that they say could more than double the driving range of electric vehicles — and enable fast charging to more than 80 percent capacity in just five minutes.
The team, led by Hun-Gi Jung, came up with a way to keep these silicon anodes stable by using “a simple thermal process used for frying food,” according to a statement , which involves the use of water, oil, and starch.
It’s chilly in Orlando today: Here’s what to do at Disney World when it’s cold
44The Points Guy / 2h
You’ll find options in the theme parks and at certain Disney resorts so you may even decide not to use a ticket to the parks on a cold day at all and instead find things to do elsewhere on property.
If you have to pick one Disney World theme park to visit on a cold day, go for Epcot.
Facebook plans to clarify when pro-Bloomberg posts come from staffers
92Engadget / 2h
At the moment, Facebook doesn't have a way to show when political posts come from paid campaigners, and CNBC's source didn't share any proposed solutions.
Thanks to Mike Bloomberg, Facebook wants to make it more obvious when paid campaign staffers share posts promoting candidates, CNBC reports.
Travel essentials for people who are extra about their gaming
20Mashable / 2h
Traveling isn't just about the destination. Carry On is our series devoted to how we get away in the digital age, from the choices we make to the experiences we share. There are so many options these days for people who adore video games, have places to go, and money to burn. Hardware is more portable than ever, for one. There are many more options than just "the portable from Nintendo" and "the
Chess Grandmaster Kasparov: I’ve Made “Peace” With Robot That Beat My Ass
100+Futurism / 2h
Twenty-three years ago — long before “machine learning” was a term regularly belched up by luddites hiding behind dumb mid-level marketing buzzwords and printed-out Recode posts — IBM’s Deep Blue AI beat reigning global Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov , sending shockwaves through the worlds of chess, computing, and conspiratorial technophobes, as fear of sentient computing had permeated another layer of pop culture.
Wired interviewed Kasparov on the occasion of a debate hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (a.k.a. the first ones to sell humanity out, who, as we all know, won’t be spared for their betrayal, anyway).
Pixar's Onward Does Everything Right, But Still Misses Some Magic
Pixar Onward42Gizmodo / 2h
In large part, it’s a relatively straightforward movie—one that, while serviceable, feels like it never truly explores the full potential of its world, nor one that lives up to the often weighty expectations we place on a film from Pixar.
But its emotional climaxes and grand worldbuilding come at points few and far between, leading to a film that is only occasionally truly magical.
Hot Wheels made two remote-controlled Tesla Cybertruck toys
Hot Wheels Cybertruck200+TechCrunch / 2h
Hot Wheels will ship you a Cybertruck long before Tesla is likely to make any deliveries on their electric retro-future wheeled trapezoid: The toy maker just unveiled two different RC Cybertruck models, including a 1:64 scale model at just $20, and a much larger 1:10 scale version for $400. These are available to pre-order now , but like most of Tesla’s cars, just because they’re introduced doesn
First Look: Harmon Kardon Citation Oasis is the smartest wake up call you can get
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
You might want to take a look at the Harmon Kardon Citation Oasis alarm clock.
2020 will see the range expand to include the Oasis, a little Google-powered bedside number.
Hackers impersonate top VPN to steal cryptocurrency
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a new malicious campaign which uses a fake version of a popular VPN service's website to spread the Trojan stealer AZORult by tricking users into thinking they are downloading a Windows installer.
In the campaign discovered by Kaspersky researchers, the attackers created a copy of ProtonVPN's website which looks identical to the service's actual site except for the fact that it has a different domain name.
An extended interview with Atrus himself, Myst creator Rand Miller
24Ars Technica / 2h
Video shot by Justin Wolfson, edited by Aulistar Mark. Transcript is still processing and will be posted as soon as it's ready (should be within 24 hours). A couple of weeks back after running our War Stories piece on Oddworld , we took a chance and published an extended cut of the interview with Oddworld creator Lorne Lanning. Readers responded very well to the extended interview, so we're doing
These are the best canned foods
100+Lifehacker / 2h
That’s the thing about canned food: it’s consistent, and I truly don’t believe my quality of life has ever suffered because of it.
So, assessing each product on the merits of its quality, practicality, and cost, here are some of the canned foods with the highest value, all of which are worth stocking in your pantry.
Do AI startups have worse economics than SaaS shops?
100+TechCrunch / 2h
A few days ago, Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado and Matt Bornstein published an interesting piece digging into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) startups, and, more specifically, how those companies perform as businesses. Core to the argument presented is that while founders and investors are wagering “that AI businesses will resemble traditional software companies,” the well-known ve
Disappointing Intel Core i9-10900 benchmarks leak, it doesn't look like it'll beat AMD Ryzen
Intel AMD Ryzen CL36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
For instance, in Cinebench R20, the apparent Intel Core i9-10900 manages a paltry score of 3,714 points.
However, what might be holding this processor back is that it's rocking a tiny 65W TDP, which is much less than the 95W that its predecessor the Intel Core i9-9900K features.
Tech is overwhelming us. So Pantone is using Classic Blue to calm us TF down.
49Mashable / 2h
Fact: Colors influence how we think and feel. Also fact: Standing in a misty room soaked in blue lighting will make you feel peaceful but curious, especially when the only thing you see is a reflective sphere suspended in mid-air. At least, that's how I felt when I saw such a scene in a small exhibition room inside Pantone’s first-ever immersive digital art installation for its color of the year.
Bird That Looks Like It Died Yesterday Turns Out to Be 46,000 Years Old
94Gizmodo / 2h
This week, scientists have published a description of the bird—an approximately 46,000-year-old female horned lark, a bird still common across the Northern Hemisphere today—telling the story of a vastly different ecosystem from the one where the fossil hunters dig today.
In the boreal forest 30 kilometers east of the remote town of Belaya Gora in Siberia, north of the Arctic Circle, the international ban on the ivory trade has driven fossil hunters to blast a network of tunnels into the permafrost using firehoses, looking for preserved mammoth tusks and rhino horns.
Amazon Hacked $20 Off Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Gizmodo / 2h
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ( PS4 and Xbox One ) | $40 | Amazon Best Gaming Deals Best Gaming Deals The best deals on games, consoles, and gaming accessories from around the web, updated daily. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order ( PS4 and Xbox One ) | $40 | Amazon Were you one of the many who were disappointed by the latest Star Wars movie? Or just really into the franchise right now because of the Ba
This Year's Flu Shot Can Cut Your Chances of Catching the Virus in Half
36Lifehacker / 2h
Overall, it estimates that this year’s vaccine is 45% effective in adults, and 55% effective in kids and teens.
On Friday, the CDC released its interim estimates on the 2019-2020 seasonal influenza vaccine’s effectiveness .
8 Great Opportunities To Buy Points
400+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Through February 24, 2020, American AAdvantage is offering up to a 55% bonus and 10% discount on purchased miles / buy miles for as little as 1.86 cents each / more info here
Through February 27, 2020, Avianca LifeMiles is offering up to a 140% bonus on purchased miles / buy miles for as little as 1.375 cents each / more info here
Tesla Cybertruck: Hot Wheels ne realizza due versioni telecomandate.
Hot Wheels Cybertruck36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Mattel, una delle più grandi case produttrici di giocattoli del mondo, ha annunciato che realizzerà due versioni telecomandate del Tesla Cybertruck con il marchio Hot Wheels. Come riporta il sito The Verge , è possibile già preordinare il prodotto sul sito ufficiale , scegliendo quale versione si desidera ricevere. Come detto precedentemente, il Cybertruck telecomandato sarà disponibile in due ve
Cheap Xbox One X deals just hit $299 / £299 in stunning price cut
Xbox One PlayStation 440TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
This is a great time to be hunting for a cheap Xbox One X bundles, with these consoles hitting fantastic new sales prices just in time for the weekend.
That stunning $299 price is even cheaper than the fantastic Xbox One X bundle deals we were seeing over Black Friday, so grab yours before they run out of stock this weekend.
Don’t Even Think About Buying Solar Panels Until You’ve Tried This Free Cost Assessment
Futurism / 2h
When you factor the money you’ll save on traditional energy, plus the value they add to your home, now, at last , solar panels actually represent a very sound long term investment… at least for some people.
Of course, whether or not you are one of those people depends on a number of complicated factors, including the architectural features and geographical location of your home, the prevalence of solar contractors and suppliers in your area, and the complex web of laws, regulations, and tax incentives in your particular state and municipality.
SpaceX anticipates building ‘many rockets’ as it iterates Starship toward orbital flight this year
100+TechCrunch / 2h
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has been sharing a number of updates about his company’s progress on Starship this week. Along with footage of the assembly process of the current ‘SN1’ prototype of Starship, he explained on Twitter some of the other considerations and strategies the company is working with as it works on the new spacecraft and tries to fly it to space this year . Musk said that SpaceX i
How to Get Noticed at Your New Job
28Lifehacker / 2h
“There’s no fast track to sustainable career growth,” warned Shannon Falotico, HR and talent manager at Circa Interactive , but you can take steps to signal that you’ve got big plans for your new role.
“Make it clear to your manager from the start that you’re excited to tackle the responsibilities of your new position, but that you also have long-term career goals,” she said.
Daily Crunch: Coronavirus causes likely PC shipment decline
68TechCrunch / 3h
The coronavirus outbreak continues to impact the tech industry, Facebook’s Libra Association signs up a new partner and short-form video service Quibi is available for pre-order. Here’s your Daily Crunch for February 21, 2020. 1. PC shipments expected to drop this year because of coronavirus outbreak The coronavirus outbreak could result in at least a 3.3% drop — and as high as a 9% dip — in the
LG V60 ThinQ images leak, show full 5G phone
SlashGear / 3h
Today the LG V60 ThinQ smartphone leaked in a major way. This device previously appeared in a set of images showing the back side and – strangely enough – the inside of the phone. Now we’re getting a better look at the front side of the phone – along with the display and the way in which the front-facing camera and sensors are handled by the manufacturer. This smartphone will likely appear detail
Google cracks down on location-tracking Android apps
57Ars Technica / 3h
Ron Amadeo 1 with 1 posters participating Alongside the launch of the Android 11 Developer Preview , Google announced a plan to crack down on Android apps that request the user's location in the background. Just as we saw with Google's pushback against apps that use the accessibility APIs for things that aren't accessibility related, Google will be flexing the power it has over the Play Store and
Google Is Finally Making Android Apps Treat Your Location Information More Responsibly
Gizmodo / 3h
Google has informed developers that it’s about to enforce new restrictions on Android apps that unnecessarily track user location data in the background.
Starting in August, all news apps in the Play store that surreptitiously collect background location data will need prior approval by Google, and in November, every app that tracks background location information will have to be approved or will face being yanked from the Android app store.
Pre-order the Galaxy S20 from Amazon and get free Galaxy Buds+
77Engadget / 3h
Now that Samsung has officially detailed the new Galaxy S20 series and the phones are two weeks away from hitting store shelves, retailers like Amazon are trying to entice consumers to buy the devices ahead of time with pre-order promotions. As has become something of an annual tradition for Samsung, the company and various other retailers are offering a number of freebies to get you to commit to
CDC didn’t want 14 coronavirus patients flown to US—it was overruled
300+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / Jumbo jets arrived to evacuate US citizens from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, with people quarantined onboard due to fears of the new COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Haneda airport in Tokyo on February 16, 2020. - The number of people who have tested positive for the new coronavirus on a quarantined ship off Japan's coast has risen to 355, the country's health minister said. (Photo by
A weed dealer’s $59M lesson: Don’t hide Bitcoin keys with a fishing rod
100+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / If only it were this easy to catch lost Bitcoin credentials. Cravetiger / Getty Images 0 with 0 posters participating In a world where various mass breachers dictate the use of strong, randomized passwords more than ever, reliable and secure credentials management is paramount in 2020. One Irish drug dealer has evidently learned this lesson the hard way. This week, the Irish Times repor
Hilton Surpass Weekend Night Reward: Worth It?
31One Mile at a Time / 3h
The Hilton Surpass Card offers a weekend night reward when you spend $15,000 on the card in a calendar year.
The Hilton Surpass Card is offering a welcome bonus of 125,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2,000 within three months
Grimes Wants to Send Her Mind to Mars Inside a “Humanoid Vessel”
400+Futurism / 3h
“I guess I’d like to upload my consciousness, and then when it’s technologically possible, have my consciousness live in some kind of humanoid vessel that can speak and move freely, and then that body can go to Mars and other planets with my mind inside it,” she pondered.
Grimes also spoke of her new “digital avatar, aka my digital self,” which she calls “WarNymph,” a freaky-looking computer generated alien humanoid with enlarged eyes, copious amounts of virtual cosmetics, and wearing the newest duds by fashion house Balenciaga.
Should You Get Your Tax Refund on a Prepaid Debit Card?
Lifehacker / 3h
Many major tax-prep companies, including H&R Block, TaxAct, and TurboTax, give you the option of putting your tax refund on a prepaid debit card.
But what if your tax preparer offers to put your tax refund on a prepaid debit card?
United Airlines will offer complimentary food on more Hawaii routes
The Points Guy / 3h
United Airlines is expanding its latest trial of complimentary food for passengers flying in economy on select Hawaii flights to more routes beginning in March.
Citing positive customer feedback, the carrier will expand the trial of complimentary cold sandwiches on flights between Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL) to five more hubs on March 1, United said in a catering update to employees on Feb. 19 that was viewed by TPG.
Twitch built a tool to help new players understand 'League of Legends'
41Engadget / 3h
The utility of the tool is that you can glean a lot of useful information about certain aspects of the game without having to wait for the person you're watching to say something.
At almost any time of day, League of Legends is one of the most popular attractions on Twitch, so it's easy to see why the company went out of its way to build this tool.
Mangrove Capital’s Mark Tluszcz on the huge mHealth opportunity and why focusing on UX is key
84TechCrunch / 3h
Mangrove Capital Partners’ co-founder and CEO Mark Tluszcz is brimming with enthusiasm for what’s coming down the pipe from health tech startups. Populations armed with mobile devices and hungry for verified and relevant information, combined with the promise of big data and AI, is converging, as he sees it, into a massive opportunity for businesses to rethink how healthcare is delivered, both as
The Witcher's Second Season Has Tossed a Coin to a Bunch of New Cast Members
100+Gizmodo / 3h
The Witcher will not return for round two this year, as previously confirmed by showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, but will instead hit the streaming service sometime in 2021.
He’s one of seven new cast members confirmed for the series, alongside Yasen Atour, Paul Bullion, and Thue Ersted Rasmussen—who will play a trio of Witchers named Coen, Lambert, and Eskel, respectively—as well as Agnes Bjorn as Vereena—a vampiric being who falls in love with Hivju’s Nivellen—Aisha Fabienne Ross as Lydia, and newcomer Mecia Simson as Francesca.
Brochure for Tuttle & Clark haberdashery, depicting a...
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Brochure for Tuttle & Clark haberdashery, depicting a racecar. Printed on front: “Tuttle & Clark. While an Englishman, Captain Malcolm Campbell, makes a world record in Florida, we are making daily records by establishing new styles in men’s haberdashery – styles introduced by our London and Paris offices. 206.95602 m.p.h.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
shewhoworshipscarlin: Portrait of a woman, 1882, Sudan.
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shewhoworshipscarlin : Portrait of a woman, 1882, Sudan.
Nina Simone (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) View of...
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Nina Simone (February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) View of singer Nina Simone standing in front of piano. Stamped on back: “Please credit RCA Victor Records.” Handwritten on back: “Nina Simone.” Courtesy of the E. Azalia Hackley Collection of African Americans in the Performing Arts, Detroit Public Library
A Study Linking E-Cigs to Heart Attacks Was Just Retracted—What Does That Mean for Vaping's Health Risks?
Gizmodo / 3h
This week, a study that had suggested using e-cigarettes could increase the risk of heart attack was retracted, following an investigation by the journal’s editors that deemed its findings “unreliable.”
One major flaw, highlighted in a letter sent to the JAHA in January by several scientists, was that the researchers had not tried to exclude cases where people had a heart attack before they reported ever vaping.
Sony and Facebook to skip GDC 2020 over coronavirus fears
Sony Facebook GDC 2020SlashGear / 3h
Earlier this week, Sony announced that it was dropping out of PAX East due to concerns over the current coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19. Today, it announced that it’s made the same call for GDC, which is scheduled to happen next month in San Francisco, California. Sony isn’t alone in making the decision to skip GDC, as Facebook has joined it in dropping from the show. “Out of concern for the healt
Android 11 Quick Settings icons get colorful in red, green, blue, and yellow
Google Android 11 QSSlashGear / 3h
Upon digging deep within the code for the first Android 11 / Android R developer preview Beta build of Google’s new mobile OS, colors were discovered! Colors were found in a code dump from the Google Pixel 4 version of Android 11 DP1 (developer preview 1) here in February of 2020. The colors available seem to match those of Google’s own logo, with Google-logo-toned yellow, red, green, and blue. T
Windows 10X: Everything you need to know about the foldable PC OS
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Codenamed Santorini, it’s the upcoming version of Windows 10 that’s specifically designed to power foldable PCs and dual-screen laptops .
Microsoft will also be making the operating system available to developers earlier to give them plenty of time to port their apps over to the unique dual-screen Windows 10X ecosystem.
Make the Perfect Instant Pot Pork Ragu With Burnt Onions
57Lifehacker / 3h
The juices from the meat mix with the plum tomatoes (and a bit of wine and garlic), creating hearty, scoopable sauce that was made for thick, sturdy noodles like pappardelle or radiatori.
Once the onions are burnt and the pork has a nice crust on all sides, remove the roast from the insert, set it aside, and add the onions to the Instant Pot. Add the garlic, and sauté for a couple minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
Hot Wheels unveils $400 remote-controlled Tesla Cybertruck
Hot Wheels Cybertruck200+Mashable / 3h
Back in November, Tesla CEO Elon Musk set Twitter aflame with his company's bizarre new Cybertruck. If you're the kind of person who wants a Cybertruck in your life but doesn't know if they actually need a gigantic truck that looks like a rejected Halo Warthog prototype, we've got great news. Mattel announced Friday morning that it's developing two remote-controlled Hot Wheels toys based on the C
How to make sure your phone works when you travel internationally
Mashable / 3h
Traveling isn't just about the destination. Carry On is our series devoted to how we get away in the digital age, from the choices we make to the experiences we share. You've got a brand-new passport and you're ready to finally leave your home country to see something new. Overseas travel can be a ton of fun, but there are also a bunch of considerations you need to make before doing it. One of th
The best Android and iPhone gimbal
56Engadget / 3h
The apps also integrate smoothly with the handle's buttons (which are more numerous and configurable than those of DJI's Osmo Mobile 3) if you don't want to touch your phone screen as often.
For this guide we also tested the DJI Osmo Pocket, a camera with a built-in gimbal, and the GoPro Hero7 Black action camera, which approximates a gimbal's performance digitally (rather than physically); we plan to look into more cameras like them in the future.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Is the First Foldable Phone Worth Caring About
Samsung Galaxy Flip55Gizmodo / 3h
That’s because with previous bendy phones like the Galaxy Fold , Huawei Mate X , and the new Moto Razr , it seemed like you had to give them a white glove treatment while standing inside a hermetically sealed room just to prevent particles from getting inside or the screen from falling apart.
As for the Galaxy Z Flip’s ultra-thin glass screen, it’s sort of like two steps forward, but one step back.
Friday's Best Deals: Powerbeats Pro, Hisense 4K TV, Cast Iron Gold Box, and More
32Gizmodo / 3h
A discounted Tacklife rotary tool , Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , memory foam pillows , and a Jachs shirt sale lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web.
Just make sure to use the promo code WBFX6A95 at checkout to get the best deal.
These TWIX kicks can be ripped to reveal a totally new design underneath
Mashable / 3h
Dominic Ciambrome aka 'The Shoe Surgeon' designed limited edition sneakers to accompany the release of TWIX’s new Cookies and Creme TWIX. Wearers have the option to rip off the top layer of the sneakers to reveal an entirely new design underneath inspired by the candy. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Sneakers , Twix , Hypebeast , and Culture
Walmart somehow beat Amazon's sale pricing on the Microsoft Surface Pro 6
24Mashable / 3h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Image: microsoft By Haley Henschel Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 17:03:04 UTC TL;DR: As of Feb. 21, the 128GB Microsoft Surface Pro 6 is on sale at Walmart for only $599. It normally retails for $899, so you'll be saving 33%. Hey, so remember back in January when Amazon put the 128GB Microsoft S
Google sued by New Mexico over claims it spies on US students
500+BBC News - Technology / 3h
The attorney general of the US state of New Mexico is suing Google, accusing the company of illegally collecting the personal data of school children.
Attorney General Hector Balderas said Google had failed to get parental consent from children under 13 and collected their data for commercial purposes, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Onward film review: Pixar rolls a 20, nails homage to D&D-styled adventure
Pixar Onward87Ars Technica / 3h
Onward Enlarge / Ian (left, voiced by Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) don't always get along as brothers, but in Onward , they must join forces to figure out a magical mystery. Pixar 8 with 8 posters participating, including story author Pixar's latest feature-length film, Onward , doesn't reach US theaters until March 6, and it's rare for us at Ars Technica to review a film so far in advan
Vizio added Disney+ to its SmartCast apps, and these Vizio TVs are on sale
Disney+ Vizio SmartCast32Mashable / 3h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Image: vizio By Leah Stodart Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 16:59:48 UTC Vizio will not let Samsung or LG rest . The California-based underdog brand has consistently put out exceptional mid-range 4K TVs with great local dimming and unbeatable brightness — all for way cheaper than an OLED TV. CNET
Pixar's 'Onward' brings weird and wonderful magic to regular ol' life
Pixar Onward21Mashable / 3h
I didn’t expect to like Onward. But careening down an enchanted river aboard a giant cheesy puff with a pair of elves and some sentient legs, I had to admit I was having a great time. Pixar’s latest journey takes audiences to New Mushroomton, a magical city where sprites, elves, and other mythical creatures exist but choose to live their lives with modern convenience. Why fly when there’s a freew
Moscow Using Facial Recognition to Enforce Coronavirus Quarantine of 2,500 Travelers from China
91Gizmodo / 4h
The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, announced the deployment of facial recognition tech for quarantine purposes on his website Friday and explained that authorities would be conducting “raids at places of possible residence (hotels, dorms, private apartments)” to find Chinese nationals who arrived before the border was closed.
Russia partially shut down its border with China on Thursday, banning most Chinese nationals from entering the country, but there are at least 2,500 people currently in Moscow who have been instructed to self-quarantine for two weeks.
Mattel Turned This Graphic Designer's Minimalist UNO Deck Into a Game You Can Actually Buy
500+Gizmodo / 4h
Occasionally, sharing a piece of work you’re proud of on the internet can lead to good things (not just other people stealing your creation) as Brazilian graphic designer Warleson Oliveira discovered when Mattel reached out to turn his gorgeous, minimalist UNO deck design into an actual product. Oliveira originally shared his UNO redesign, which he calls Versão Minimalista (Version Minimalista) o
The House wants to know what Ring is doing with footage from your house
70Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / The house is watching you watch it. 0 with 0 posters participating Almost 1,000 police and sheriff departments around the country have partnership agreements with Ring, Amazon's home surveillance subsidiary. These arrangements are now drawing scrutiny from a division of the House Oversight committee, which wants to know what, exactly, Ring is up to. For starters, Congress wants a list o
Bill Nye: Humans May Be Descendants of Ancient Martians
500+Futurism / 4h
Noted TV personality and public science advocate Bill Nye made an unusual pitch for NASA funding this week: We should fund the space agency because its research could nail down whether humankind is descended from ancient life on Mars.
“If life started on Mars first, it’s extraordinary but not crazy to suggest that you and I are descendants of Martians.
These leaders are coming to Robotics + AI on March 3. Why aren’t you?
85TechCrunch / 4h
Over 1,000+ attendees are expected from all facets of the robotics and artificial intelligence space — investors, students, engineers, C-levels, technologists and researchers.
TechCrunch Sessions: Robotics + AI brings together a wide group of the ecosystem’s leading minds on March 3 at UC Berkeley.
AT&T loses key ruling in class action over unlimited-data throttling
99Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / AT&T sponsor logo on the backdrop of the 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California, on January 2, 2020. Getty Images | Chris Delmas 20 with 18 posters participating AT&T's mandatory-arbitration clause is unenforceable in a class-action case over AT&T's throttling of unlimited data, a panel of US appeals court judges ruled this week. The
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: Admire it, don't buy it
Samsung Galaxy Flip100+Engadget / 4h
Of all the foldables I've used, this is the first one that seems to tick all the boxes: Excellent performance, great cameras, and even decent battery life — all packed into a flip-phone-style body that I honestly think makes the most sense for most people.
Samsung also used the same T-shaped caps we saw in the redesigned Galaxy Fold to help seal the display around the hinges, which should keep larger bits of foreign material out of the phone, but it's important to remember the Z Flip isn't rated for water or dust resistance at all.
Let's Train Our Open Hand Grip
Lifehacker / 4h
Now it’s time for a different challenge: open hand grip, the kind of grip that helps you hold onto large and sometimes oddly shaped objects.
Open hand grip is what helps you hold onto an axle bar, which is two inches thick.
How to have a splurge-worthy Maldives honeymoon on a budget
20The Points Guy / 4h
Although points ring in at 100,000 points per night, every room comes with the aforementioned Club InterContinental benefits that can greatly reduce the cost of food and beverages during your stay — especially when you can easily pay $45 for a bottle of water at on-site hotel restaurants elsewhere in the Maldives.
Since you can’t use regular hotel points or airline miles to pay for a seaplane transfer, fixed-value miles — like those you’ll get with certain Capital One cards — will be your next-best option.
Should I Hold Off On Buying A Car Because A Recession May Be Coming?
100+Lifehacker / 4h
This week we are discussing car purchases based on global economic factors, why new some cars have massive discounts, and can junkyard cars be diamonds in the rough?
How come some new cars get massive discounts?
Jalopnik At $21,000, Could This 2003 BMW 540i M-Sport Be One For The Books? | Jezebel Ben Affleck's Raya Profile Has Sa...
24Lifehacker / 4h
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Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte: Opening Soon
100+One Mile at a Time / 4h
The Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte will be opening as of Monday, February 24, 2020.
In this post I wanted to specifically talk about the Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte , which will be opening in just a few days.
HP Presidents' Day sales extended - cheap laptop deals continue until Sunday
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If you're looking for more RGB lights, you'll find an excellent sale on HP's range of OMEN gaming laptops and accessories live right now as well.
We've picked out some of our favorite laptop deals on offer right now in HP's Presidents' Day sales, but you can shop the full range at HP .
Weeks after launch, Nvidia’s GeForce Now attracts a million streaming gamers
Nvidia GeForce Now62Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / A million games are part of GeForce Now now. 2 with 2 posters participating Nvidia announced this week that over a million people have signed up to use GeForce Now to stream games from Nvidia's central servers. The announcement comes just a couple of weeks after Nvidia first opened the service up to the general public . Those user numbers were no doubt helped by the presence of GeForce
How to Password Protect Apps on Your Mac
How-To Geek / 4h
You can secure your Mac using a password or Touch ID, but what if you want to individually lock specific apps? There’s no official Apple solution, but you can use a third-party app to get the job done. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI
MIT Monthly Antibiotic10KBBC News - Technology / 4h
"We wanted to develop a platform that would allow us to harness the power of artificial intelligence to usher in a new age of antibiotic drug discovery."
In a world first, scientists have discovered a new type of antibiotic using artificial intelligence (AI).
Toronto rejects some of Sidewalk Labs’ smart neighborhood ideas
91Engadget / 4h
Waterfront Toronto, a tri-government organization spearheading the city's lakeside overhaul, has now completed a technical evaluation of the draft MIDP, which will help its board decide whether to approve the project or sever ties with Sidewalk Labs entirely.
According to Sidewalk Labs, most of the "non-support" decisions were merely confirmation of "agreed changes in project geography, governance, or roles." "That said, we are still in active negotiations with Waterfront Toronto and are still reviewing what will be possible at Quayside," Rang said in a tweet .
Microsoft Surfaces on sale, plus more tablet and laptop deals this weekend
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What's that? You thought we wouldn't be back yet again to tell you about all the awesome laptop and tablet sales going on this weekend? Yeah right. We are, in fact, back — and we brought all the good tech with us. If you need a new laptop or tablet, you can find nice discounts on Microsoft Surface products, Amazon Fire Tablets , and even more. SEE ALSO: 14 of the best 2-in-1 laptops for beginners
DSP Concepts raises $14.5M for its Audio Weaver platform
200+TechCrunch / 4h
DSP Concepts — a startup whose Audio Weaver software is used by companies as varied as Tesla, Porsche, GoPro and Braun Audio — is announcing that it has raised $14.5 million in Series B funding. The startup goal, as explained to me by CEO Chin Beckmann and CTO Paul Beckmann (yep, they’re a husband-and-wife founding team ), is to create the standard framework that companies use to develop their au
Review: Master & Dynamic launches worthy AirPods Pro competitor at a steep price
24Mashable / 4h
Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus Wireless Earbuds $300 The Good Excellent • deep sound • Adequate noise cancellation • Gigantic battery The Bad Huge price for wireless earbuds • Fussy Bluetooth connection in crowds The Bottom Line Master & Dynamic's high-end wireless earbuds mostly justify their price with great sound and noise cancellation, but you should still consider your options. Cool Factor 4.0 E
Wilder vs Fury 2 live stream: how to watch the boxing rematch from anywhere this Saturday
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
It's a fight even casual fans aren't going to want to miss and we're here to tell you exactly how to live stream Wilder vs Fury 2 no matter where you are in the world - plus key information like the Wilder vs Fury time, date and undercard.
By now, you probably can tell that this has the potential to become a legendary fight, so allow us to tell you how to live stream Wilder vs Fury 2 and watch all the action from Vegas as it happens.
Fusion Startup Claims Breakthrough Will Provide “Unlimited” Energy
1KFuturism / 4h
An Australian fusion startup called HB11, a spin-off from the University of New South Wales, claims to have found a way to revolutionize current nuclear fusion technology, potentially laying the groundwork for a new era of power generation — without running the risk of a nuclear meltdown.
“You could say we’re using the hydrogen as a dart, and hoping to hit a boron , and if we hit one, we can start a fusion reaction,” McKenzie told New Atlas .
Deal alert: Australia and New Zealand from $680 round-trip
The Points Guy / 4h
San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) for $684 round-trip on Fiji Airways via Vayama:
San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) for $680 round-trip on Fiji Airways via Expedia:
Beware Email Attachment Scams This Tax Season
61Lifehacker / 4h
Scammers send emails to small tax preparation businesses to trick the user into installing malware.
“When sending your tax documents to your tax professional, make sure to use an encrypted file-sharing method—don’t simply attach them to an email,” he said.
How to buy a mirrorless camera in 2020
63Engadget / 4h
Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm and Panasonic are chasing Sony in the full-frame and APS-C mirrorless markets, while Olympus is the lone holdout building only Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Most mirrorless cameras now have phase-detect pixels directly on the sensor, giving you autofocus that's nearly as fast and accurate as DSLRs. At the same time, they also use contrast-detect AF that processes the image as a whole, giving you the benefit of AI-powered features like face detection and object tracking.
It’s Pokemon GO Safari Zone in Philadelphia 2020, and it could cost you $26
SlashGear / 4h
There’s an Pokemon GO event going on in May for which you’ll need to buy a digital ticket in order to participate. This is the Pokemon GO 2020 Safari Zone Philadelphia event, and it’ll cost you between $12 and $26 to join in on the fun. This event focuses on red, white, and blue Pokemon, and includes some Pokemon that wouldn’t otherwise be available in the region – including Mr. Mime. TO BE CLEAR
Get ready for price hikes up to 10% annually after sale of .org registry
99Ars Technica / 5h
DenisKot / Getty 2 with 2 posters participating The nonprofit Internet Society attracted widespread condemnation late last year after announcing it was going to sell off the Public Interest Registry , a subsidiary that administers the .org domain, to a private equity firm called Ethos Capital. People were particularly alarmed because the move came shortly after ICANN removed price caps on registr
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk face off in crazy 'Star Trek' deepfake
Jeff Bezos Elon Musk500+Mashable / 5h
The Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk rivalry is moving ahead at warp speed thanks to a new Star Trek deepfake. The video, created by TheFakening, casts Bezos as a member of the alien Talosians, while Musk becomes Enterprise captain Christopher Pike. (The clip comes from the original Star Trek pilot, titled " The Cage ," which never aired. Parts of it were repurposed for a later episode of the show title
Mood and habit tracker Tangerine is simple, pretty, and as chill as you want it to be
Mashable / 5h
Tangerine $0 for free version, $4.99/month or $29.99/year for premium The Good Simple and pretty design • Easy to use • Doesn't rely on push notifications The Bad No Android version • Could use more premium features The Bottom Line Tangerine combines the advantages of habit tracking apps and mood tracking apps for a unique and insightful way to analyze your routines. ✨Aesthetic 4.0 💅Easy to use
Google Stadia is getting all four SteamWorld games
SteamWorld Google StadiaSlashGear / 5h
Google kicked off 2020 by saying that Stadia would receive 120 games over the course of the year, and ever since then, it’s been trickle-releasing information on some of the games that are on the way. Today, Google revealed four more games that are headed to Stadia soon, and they’re all part of the same indie series. All four SteamWorld games are on their way to Stadia, and if you’ve never played
Google Chromebooks put child data at risk
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The Attorney General of New Mexico, Hector Balderas, has claimed that Chromebooks provided by Google collected data across the Internet without parental permission.
According to the suit, even though Google said that it will only collect education appropriate data, the company was collecting extensive user data including information about children, their families, physical locations, internet browsing patterns, Google searches, YouTube watch history - and also allegedly collecting personal contact lists, passwords and personal voice recordings.
How to travel on the cheap: Saving money while seeing the world
20Mashable / 5h
Traveling isn't just about the destination. Carry On is our series devoted to how we get away in the digital age, from the choices we make to the experiences we share. As humans, we tend to hate it when things cost money, especially when those things make us happy. Travel is one of the things we do to conjure a sense of fun and discovery. It also happens to be insanely expensive. But being on a b
3D printing could be as cheap as chips thanks to McDonald’s
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Resins for 3D printers can be expensive, but a novel and environmentally-friendly method of reusing cooking oil could be a potential avenue to make resins much cheaper.
The commercial resin required for such high-precision 3D printing was pretty expensive, as you might imagine, which led Simpson to mulling over alternatives – like cooking oil.
What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2020
59Lifehacker / 5h
Doctor Dolittle 2 and Ice Age will also make their debut on Disney+ in March along with a number of new episodes from some Disney+ series favorites like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Diary of a Future President .
Star Wars: The Clone Wars : Episode 703 - “On the Wings of Keeradaks”
Nintendo: Animal Crossing fans upset by cloud restrictions
Animal Crossing NH100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Fans of the Animal Crossing game have criticised Nintendo after it said players would not be able to save their progress to its cloud back-up service.
Saving game progress to the cloud is a key feature of the Nintendo Switch online subscription service, which costs £17.99 a year.
Amazon is removing listings for products that claim to cure coronavirus
100+Engadget / 5h
Amazon is removing listings for any products that claim to prevent, treat or cure the coronavirus, CNBC reports. The company began notifying third-party merchants of the change this week, and it says it will consider reinstating flagged listings if sellers remove the "prohibited medical claims." It's not surprising that people are trying to sell products on dubious claims relating to the coronavi
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Get a $10 Best Buy gift card when you buy a $100 Netflix gift card
10 Netflix March One24Mashable / 5h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Image: pexels By Leah Stodart Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 15:27:26 UTC TL;DR: As of Feb. 21, Best Buy is adding free $10 Best Buy gift cards to any purchase of a $100 Netflix gift card , which is essentially close to a free month of Netflix. Once we get past Leap Day, we're onto the month that
Did Hobos Actually Have a Secret Code?
32How-To Geek / 5h
Over the years the idea of a “hobo code” has taken on a larger than life presence in the popular imagination. Even back in the early 20th century, newspapers were writing about the mysteries of the pictographic language. But did it even exist? Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
How to Switch from Disney+ to the Disney+ Bundle with Hulu and ESPN+
21How-To Geek / 5h
Disney+ is great, but it doesn’t offer everything you might want to watch. If you went with the basic plan, and you’re thinking of getting the bundle with Hulu and ESPN+, here’s how to switch over. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Volvo just made a big electrification move ahead of its XC40 Recharge EV
SlashGear / 5h
Volvo’s first fully-electric car may not be ready until late this year, but that isn’t stopping the Swedish automaker from expanding availability of its hybrid tech. Along with revealing the 2021 Volvo S90, 2021 V90, and 2021 V90 Cross Country today, each refreshed for the new model year, Volvo also confirmed that it would be offering its mild hybrid system on every model in its line-up. It’s a 4
When The Next 5 Amex Centurion Lounges Open
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
The Amex Centurion Lounge New York JFK is expected to open in the first half of 2020 as well.
The Amex Centurion Lounge Charlotte is expected to open on Monday, February 24, 2020.
Pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S20? Grab one of these accessories.
36Mashable / 5h
Like most newer phones, the S20 has wireless charging capabilities, so we've rounded up some wireless chargers on sale right now.
TL;DR: As of Feb. 21, you can score a wireless charging pad from Anker , TOZO , or RAVPower or a charging stand from Anker for as low as $8.49.
Updates From Castlevania, The Mandalorian, Jurassic World 3, and More
74Gizmodo / 5h
Plus, a wild new clip from Guns Akimbo , and Jon Favreau makes a tempting Mandalorian offer.
Entertainment Weekly has two new photos from Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s robot smartphone film, Connected .
This International Power Adapter Includes USB-C Power Delivery For a Low $18 [Exclusive]
Gizmodo / 5h
Best Home Deals Best Home Deals The best home, kitchen, smart home, and automotive deals from around the web, updated daily. Xcentz Universal Power Adapter | $18 | Amazon | Promo code KINJA374 If you’re doing any traveling this year, it might be wise to invest in this Xcentz Universal Power Adapter . This universal adapter from Xcentz includes a universal AC outlet that you can plug anything into
The new Google Assistant on Pixel 4 is finally getting G Suite friendly
Pixel Google G SuiteSlashGear / 5h
Google is quietly removing one of its most frustrating limitations on the Google Assistant, finally allowing people with G Suite accounts to use the newest Assistant UI and its features. Somewhat confusingly, although those with G Suite accounts – paid versions of Google’s free apps – are usually giving the company money for their service, they typically end up missing out on the latest features
Shopify joins Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra Association
500+TechCrunch / 5h
The ecommerce platform will become a member of Libra Association, contributing at least $10 million and operating a node that processes transactions for the Facebook-originated stable coin.
As a member of the Libra Association, we will work collectively to build a payment network that makes money easier to access and supports merchants and consumers everywhere .
Anomalous data can lead to growth opportunities
83TechCrunch / 5h
Julian Shapiro Contributor Julian Shapiro is the founder of BellCurve.com , a growth marketing team that trains startups in advanced growth, helps you hire senior growth marketers and finds you vetted growth agencies. He also writes at Julian.com . More posts by this contributor How to advertise a podcast in 2020 Gauging email success, invite-only app launches and other growth tactics We’ve aggre
Tesla receives permission to continue working on its German Gigafactory
100+Engadget / 5h
The company received permission from the Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg to continue clearing 91 hectares of forest in preparation for its fourth factory, where it plans to build batteries, powertrains and vehicles, starting with the Model Y.
Last week, Tesla was ordered to stop clearing the forest plot while the court reviewed a complaint from the environmental group Green League of Bradenburg.
What You Need to Know Before You Start Cloth Diapering
37Lifehacker / 5h
The insert and cover of a pocket diaper will need to be washed after each use, but because they are two separate pieces, they will dry faster than AIOs.
But parents don’t use cloth diapers just because they think they’re saving the environment or their bank accounts by doing so.
Tackle Tiny DIY Projects With This $16 Tacklife Cordless Rotary Tool
Lifehacker / 5h
Best Home Deals Best Home Deals The best home, kitchen, smart home, and automotive deals from around the web, updated daily. Tacklife 3.7V Cordless Rotary Tool | $15 | Amazon | Use the promo code WBFX6A95 at checkout Right now, you can *finally* tackle those small DIY projects on your list with this discounted Tacklife 3.7V Cordless Rotary Tool . Whether your task involves sanding, grinding, poli
This ad for the animatronic Baby Yoda is 30 seconds of captivating cuteness
Hasbro Baby Yoda SW500+Mashable / 5h
Disney finally announced their full line of Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian merch, including a $60 animatronic Baby Yoda that coos, blinks, and does the magic hand thing. This Hasbro ad is the first official look at the animatronic, and even though it's only 30 seconds long it takes about two for anyone with a heart to fall in love with the little green fella. Check out our coverage of the other Ba
American Express Centurion Lounge Charlotte Opens Monday
100+View from the Wing / 5h
American Express Centurion Lounge Charlotte Opens Monday
The American Express Centurion lounge Charlotte opens on Monday.
Bread and breakast: What it’s like staying in a carb-filled hotel room
The Points Guy / 5h
This room was a limited-time offer at the Refinery Hotel in New York City, so I set my alarm to log into Hotels.com at 9 a.m. on Jan. 17, the first day for booking.
Once he realized that I was checking into the the Bread and Breakfast suite, he alerted the manager who brought over a plate of doughnuts to welcome us.
Marriott Bonvoy Extending Status For Those In Greater China
91One Mile at a Time / 6h
Marriott Bonvoy members located in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with a points expiration date prior to February 2021, will be granted additional time to remain active in the program.
They’re proactively offering some help to Bonvoy members who live in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Galaxy Buds+ review: Samsung finally has a worthy AirPods alternative
Samsung Galaxy Find 1100+Engadget / 6h
With the new Galaxy Buds+ ( $150 ), Samsung improved its wireless earbuds in many ways, but some things still need work.
Now there's a separate Galaxy Buds+ app for iOS, so if you prefer Apple products, you're not missing things like ambient sound control, EQ presets, Find my Earbuds, touchpad customization and more.
'Farmageddon' is the gentle wind-down you need this weekend
64Mashable / 6h
Lu-La is Shaun's new best friend in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. Image: Chris Johnson / Netflix Editors independently select all products and services featured here. If you buy something through our links, we may receive a commission. By Angie Han 2020-02-21 14:37:52 UTC There are days when everything feels like too much . Maybe it's the news that's making your blood pressure spike. May
How to Ergonomically Optimize Your Desk to Avoid Aches and Pains
37Lifehacker / 6h
Finally, we raised the entire chair so that the armrests aligned with the tabletop, making it easier for me to comfortably use my mouse and keyboard.
Once we had my chair and monitor all set, it was easy to position the mouse and keyboard.
Study proves bumblebees can find objects in the dark they’ve only seen before
SlashGear / 6h
Humans have big brains and can store information in a way that allows the information to be retrieved by different senses. Scientists call this multi-sensory integration and it allows humans to form mental images of the world and is a key part of our conscious awareness. It turns out that some insects can recognize objects across different senses in their tiny brains. The research comes from Quee
You Can Thank Japan for Inventing Convenient Sliced Mayonnaise
2KGizmodo / 6h
If you love slathering everything from french fries, to canned tuna fish, to BLT sandwiches in mayonnaise, but don’t always have the energy to squeeze a bottle, Japan has once again come to the aid of the lazy with packages of sliced mayonnaise that are as easy to use as sliced cheese. Created by the Japanese company Bourbon, which dabbles in seemingly everything except booze, the new mayo slices
The Witcher cast for season 2 has officially been announced
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The Witcher season 2 has officially begun production and announced its full cast for the second year of the show, which will debut on Netflix in 2021.
Heading up the returning cast is Henry Cavill's Geralt, of course, along with Freya Allan as Ciri and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer.
MWC 2020 exhibitors won't get refunds after cancellation
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
The GSMA will not provide refunds to exhibitors following the cancellation of Mobile World Congress (MWC).
GSMA CEO, John Hoffman, said, “With due regard to the safe and healthy environment in Barcelona and the host country today, the GSMA has cancelled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event.”
Sky Sports and BT Sport are now available in one simple package deal
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
As BT Sport and Sky Sports continue to fight over the world of football games, it's tough for everyone that's wanted to watch - having to pay for more subscriptions to get the lot.
The new package gets you all eight of the Sky Sports channels plus BT Sport 1, 2, 3 and BT ESPN in one bundle charged at £35 per month.
Why Dropbox shares are soaring after it reported earnings
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. This morning we’re digging into Dropbox’s earnings report (Q4 2019), and why its recent financial performance and plans for 2020 are making the storage and productivity-focused SaaS player shares soar. While the broader SaaS category has seen huge valuation gains in recent quarte
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Chauffeur Service
24One Mile at a Time / 6h
Virgin Atlantic has announced that they’ll be cutting their chauffeur service for Upper Class (business class) passengers .
Virgin Atlantic claims that only 20% of Upper Class passengers have been eligible for complimentary transfers, and of those, fewer than 50% chose to use one.
Marriott Extending Status, Waiving Cancel Fees and Points Expiration For Chinese Members
View from the Wing / 6h
Valid Free Night Awards earned by members located in mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR and Taiwan, through our Annual Choice Benefit or promotions that have a 2020 expiration date will be extended 12 months into 2021.
Marriott is also extending Suite Night Awards and Free Night awards for these customers won’t expire points in these members’ accounts until February 2021.
Here's How Google's Ultimate Account Protection Works, and Why You Might Need It
85Gizmodo / 6h
First, the Advanced Protection Program applies two-factor authentication, which means you need to first sign in with a password and then authenticate the login attempt with a second device.
If you’ve been getting two-factor validation via text or in an authenticator app, and you sign up for the Advanced Protection Program, those old 2FA methods will no longer work.
The Week in Tech: Coronavirus Hits Apple’s Financial Forecast
Chinese Coronavirus China100+NYT > Technology / 6h
It was a week that captured the central issues of tech in 2020: privacy versus the convenience of smart home devices, dependence on the smooth running of China’s manufacturing industry, battles over regulation in Europe and the lockdown on internal dissent at Silicon Valley companies.
An article by Karen Weise and Michael Corkery outlined the measures the company is taking to hedge against the potential that the impact of the virus gets worse.
SpaceX pushing iterative design process, accepting failure to go fast
500+Ars Technica / 6h
47 with 20 posters participating VIDEO Activity Thursday at SpaceX's launch site near Boca Chica Beach. SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Thursday the company is "driving hard" toward an orbital flight of the company's Starship vehicle this year. It has not been decided yet whether this orbital launch will take place from the company's new facility near Boca Chica Beach in South Texas, a site at Cape
Here’s your sneak peek of the Amex Centurion Lounge in Charlotte
25The Points Guy / 6h
Amex just opened its 10th location, in Phoenix, last month and it’s planning to add five more lounges to the network before the end of the year.
I had the opportunity to get a first look at the new lounge and there’s lots to love about it, so let’s dive right in.
Coconut Oil Could Be the Next Disastrous Biofuel
100+Gizmodo / 6h
If these plans go forward, they could lead to increased deforestation, especially if more tropical forests are converted into coconut oil plantations for biofuels.
According to a 2015 EU study , 5.1 million acres of tropical landscapes were converted to palm oil plantations due to Europe’s demand for biofuels.
Upgrade to a 55" Hisense 4K Android TV For Just $260
Gizmodo / 6h
Best Tech Deals Best Tech Deals The best tech deals from around the web, updated daily. Hisense 55" 4K UHD Android TV | $260 | Best Buy If you missed out on a great TV deal during President’s Day, here’s your chance to remedy that. A 55" Hisense 4K UHD Android TV will cost you just $260 today at Best Buy. Unike some barebone sets, this Hisense unit actually has Android TV smarts and Chromecast co
Equity is not always the answer
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. This week was a fun combination of early-stage and late-stage news, with companies as young as seed stage and as old as PE-worthy joining our list of topics. Danny and Alex were back on hand to chat once again. Just in case you missed it, they had some fun talking Tes
Where top VCs are investing in manufacturing and warehouse robotics
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Just as we did with construction robotics last week , this time, we asked seven leading VCs who actively invest in manufacturing automation robotics to share what’s exciting them most and where they see opportunities in the sector:
In 2019 alone, manufacturing, machinery and automation saw roughly 800-900 venture-backed fundraising rounds, according to data from Pitchbook and Crunchbase , close to two-thirds of which were still early-stage (pre-seed to Series B) investments.
Here’s Why NASA Suspects Mars Life Could Be Hiding Underground
1KFuturism / 6h
At the Mars Extant Life conference, according to Space.com , NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory research scientist Vlada Stamenković backed up the idea that if Martian life exists, it’s probably beneath the surface .
This summer, NASA plans to launch the most sophisticated Mars rover in history — a 2,260-pound behemoth which, if all goes well, will eventually send samples from the Red Planet back to Earth.
Susan Fowler and the End of the ‘High Performer’ Defense
100+Wired / 6h
I hope that between her blog post, book, and movie, we see the end of Silicon Valley’s pathetic High Performer rationale, which posits that someone who contributes mightily to a company’s growth should not suffer consequences for bad workplace behavior.
Think of those so-called high performers as chefs who create delicious dishes but include toxins among their ingredients.
The Best Snow Gear (2020): Ski Jackets, Goggles, and More
97Wired / 6h
Yes, we know—many of you have already gotten in a few good snow days over winter break or when storms rolled in. But now is still a great time to upgrade some of your gear, if you busted it over Christmas or if you have plans for balmy spring skiing. It's also prime time for end-of-season sales. We trekked up to the Cascade Range outside of Portland, Oregon, with a truck full of gear to test out
How Can I Tell if This 'Sextortion' Email Is Legit?
52Lifehacker / 6h
That’s why your grandparents probably hit you up all the time asking about various spam emails they get.
A vague “gotcha” feels like something that most people would ignore; an actual image of your naked butt arriving in an email from a stranger as evidence of a hack would be a lot harder to forget—and probably lead to more lucrative results for the attacker.
How to Access iCloud Services on Android
89How-To Geek / 6h
Apple users are able to store their notes, pictures, contacts, and settings in their iCloud storage and sync them across multiple Apple devices. Accessing your iCloud data on Android is a trickier process, but it is possible. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
This Jennie Red Galaxy S20+ is equally stunning and frustrating
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung is adding a bright red color for the Galaxy S20+, though don’t expect it to show up in the US any time soon. The Galaxy S20+ Jennie Red is a special edition that so far has only been announced in the company’s home market of South Korea, where the finish will be exclusively offered on carrier Korea Telecom (aka KT). It’s a collaboration with K-pop star Jennie Kim, a singer and rapper orig
Clone Wars Is Back, and Thank God, It's More Clone Wars
500+Gizmodo / 7h
“The Bad Batch” is full of such battles itself, an action packed reintroduction to the show which paradoxically feels right at home with the Clone Wars you know and love, and yet also displays two new and very exciting things brought to the table in this final season.
For Rex, the familiarity of the war is all too real, especially on worlds like Anaxes where the Republic is fighting a losing battle.
How to Pin a Website to the Windows 10 Taskbar or Start Menu
20How-To Geek / 7h
Having quick access to frequently-used or hard to remember websites can save you time and frustration. Whether you use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, you can add a shortcut to any site right to your Windows 10 taskbar or Start menu. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Hey Guys, AirPods (and AirPods Pro) on Android Are Totally Fine
20How-To Geek / 7h
There’s this a common misconception that AirPods and AirPods Pro don’t work with Android. The fact is that’s completely false—not only do they work with Android, but they’re also my pick for the best true wireless headphones you can get, regardless of what OS you use. That said, there are a few things to consider if you want to use AirPods with your Android phone. Read This Article on Review Geek
Minions are invading the world of Lego
79Mashable / 7h
Kevin in Stuart in beautiful Lego form. Image: mashable composite; lego, pixabay By Kellen Beck 2020-02-21 13:30:00 UTC Mashable Debuts exclusively premieres music, videos, artwork, trailers and more. You saw it here first! Minions, the greatest henchmen to ever grace the underground world of supervillainy, are getting the Lego treatment. Five different Lego Minions sets featuring the little yel
Frequent flyer Q&A: Agustin Aguero, from Buenos Aires
The Points Guy / 7h
It’s common for travel agents to get discounts or even complimentary nights at hotels and resorts, but premium-cabin travel is rarely included; if they want to fly up front, they’re often left to buy a ticket themselves, or book or upgrade using points and miles .
Gino Bertuccio and Cherag Dubash flew on the port side of Lufthansa’s Airbus A340-600 first-class cabin, in 1A and 2A, with Buenos Aires-based travel agent Agustin Aguero seated with me on the starboard side.
Want a Valve Index to play Half-Life: Alyx? Coronavirus could make that harder
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Valve’s VR headset has been completely sold out for some time now, and although promises have previously been made that the Valve Index will be back in stock before the launch of Half-Life: Alyx , it seems that the coronavirus will mean far fewer units than expected will actually go on sale.
There will apparently be “far fewer units” for sale in the coming months than Valve originally thought, although the company still insists that there will be stock available to buy before the launch of Half-Life: Alyx.
Volocopter extends Series C funding to $94M with backing from logistics giant DB Schenker and others
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Autonomous air mobility company Volocopter has added to the Series C funding round it announced in September 2019. The German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker announced €50 million ($54 million at today’s exchange rate) in funding at the time, and the C round has now grown to €87 million ($94 million) thanks to new lead investor DB Schenker, a German logistics company
Czinger 21C hybrid hypercar hits 62 mph in 1.9 seconds
SlashGear / 7h
Hypercars are getting faster and faster with each new model that hits the market. At this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, a new hypercar called the Czinger 21C will debut. Ahead of that debut, the manufacturer offered up some images and is teasing some of the impressive specifications for the vehicle. One key specification is a hybrid powertrain that makes 1250 horsepower. The manufacture
Peloton's iOS Chromecast support puts workouts on the big screen
Peloton Chromecast100+Engadget / 7h
Peloton users on iPhones and iPads can now play their workout videos on a bigger Chromecast-powered screen. The iOS application's latest update adds Chromecast support for the platform, a feature which used to be available only for Android users. As The Verge notes, Peloton bike and treadmill owners can cast to supported devices with Miracast, but this feature's addition gives iOS subscribers an
United Pilot Saves The Day For Four Passengers Stranded At Chicago O’Hare
46View from the Wing / 7h
She didn’t make her Las Vegas – Washington Dulles flight, while roads into the airport were closed off while the President left town, but United rebooked her onto a connecting flight through Chicago.
She ultimately landed in Chicago, getting off her Las Vegas flight 4 gates away from her connection just 5 minutes before it was supposed to depart.
The strange, unexplained journey of ToTok in Google Play fuels user suspicions
100+Ars Technica / 7h
9 with 8 posters participating In late December, Google and Apple removed the ToTok social messaging app from their marketplaces after US intelligence officials told The New York Times it was a tool for surreptitious spying by the United Arab Emirates government. About a week later, Google reinstated the Android version of the app with no explanation, a move that confounded app users and security
It’s worth your time: A review of Air Canada business class on the Boeing 777-300ER
The Points Guy / 7h
It’s rebranding its long-haul biz offering as the Signature Class and has introduced new amenity kits, a chauffeur service for domestic connections and one of the best lounges in North America — the Signature Suite in Toronto .
As a reviewer, I appreciated that Air Canada boards families and others needing extra time down the jet bridge after the biz cabin (wheelchairs still went first).
‘Environmental DNA’ Lets Scientists Probe Underwater Life
100+Wired / 7h
“The biggest monkey wrench is that we get human DNA almost everywhere,” says Mark Stoeckle, a senior research associate at Rockefeller University who has been using eDNA techniques to assess the health and diversity of underwater life in New York Harbor and along the New Jersey Shore.
Stoeckle has been working with New Jersey state biologists to conduct DNA-based counts of commercial fish species by dropping one-liter bottles into the ocean at various depths and sampling the water inside.
Gadget Lab Podcast: Inside Textio’s Anti-Bias Bot
100+Wired / 7h
This week on Gadget Lab, WIRED senior writer Lauren Goode talks with Textio CEO Kieran Snyder about the way the software works, how tracking language patterns over time can reveal deep insights about how we see the world, and how this kind of “augmented writing” software could eventually be used in applications beyond job postings.
A Seattle-based startup called Textio says it’s using machine learning to help eliminate those biases in real time, by literally changing the writing of hiring managers who are composing the job postings.
How to Delete a User on Linux (and Remove Every Trace)
How-To Geek / 7h
Deleting a user on Linux involves more than you think. If you’re a system administrator, you’ll want to purge all traces of the account and its access from your systems. We’ll show you the steps to take. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Loon and SoftBank’s HAPSMobile team with Airbus, China Telecom and more on stratospheric cell networks
100+TechCrunch / 8h
A new industry alliance led by Alphabet’s Loon high-altitude balloon technology company and SoftBank’s HAPSMobile stratospheric glider subsidiary aims to work together on standards and tech related to deploying network connectivity using high-altitude delivery mechanisms. This extends the existing partnership between HAPSMobile and Loon, which began with a strategic alliance between the two annou
Otago researchers hold individual atoms in place in a new experiment
SlashGear / 8h
University of Otago researchers have been able to hold individual atoms in place in a new experiment that is said to be a first for quantum physics. The team was able to observe previously unseen complex atomic interactions in their experiment. Previously, these phenomena were only understood through statistical averaging from experiments involving large numbers of atoms. The new experiment impro
Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin gets green light as court dismisses environmental challenge
100+Mashable / 8h
Tesla has been given permission to continue preparatory work for its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg , which will be located at a 300-hectare site near Berlin, in the municipality of Grünheide. Tesla had already begun deforestation work at the site, but it was forced to halt last week following a challenge from environmentalist group Green League Brandenburg, which raised warnings about the factor
PC shipments expected to drop this year because of coronavirus outbreak
100+TechCrunch / 8h
“In the best-case scenario, production levels are expected to revert to full capacity by April 2020, hence the biggest hit will be to sell-in shipments in the first two quarters, with the market recovering in Q3 and Q4,” the firm said.
The coronavirus outbreak could result in at least a 3.3% drop — and as high as a 9% dip — in the volume of PCs that will ship globally this year, research firm Canalys reported Thursday evening in its revised projections to clients.
Claim up to £100 cashback with Samsung Galaxy deals: cheap phones, watches and tablets
Samsung Galaxy S20 SG36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
These Samsung Galaxy deals are offering top savings on phones, tablets, watches and headphones this weekend, with anything up to £100 cashback up for grabs.
If you're looking for a Samsung Galaxy tablet deal, you'll find plenty of cashback offers on the Tab S range.
This unbelievable $500 HP Pavilion laptop deal with latest i7 processor is still available
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
So, when that 16GB of Intel Optane memory creeps in, you'll realize why you need to act fast to secure your own cheap laptop deal in these HP laptop sales.
Not only are you picking up a 10th generation processor in this cheap laptop deal, but it's a lightning-fast quad-core i7 brain capable of incredible power - an excellent piece of kit at this price point.
The Morning After: Hasbro's $60 'Baby Yoda' toy is coming this fall
200+Engadget / 8h
On Thursday, Facebook and Sony both dropped out of the upcoming Game Developers Conference , while Valve warned there will be "far fewer" Index VR headsets released over the next few months than it had originally planned.
Hasbro finally showed off the $60 animatronic Baby Yoda most of us have been waiting for, our video review of the Galaxy Z Flip is ready for you to watch (spoiler: the best foldable phone is still a long way from being the best phone) and it's Friday.
Kelp jerky, $60 naps and so many gym classes I got banned: My stay at the Equinox Hotel
The Points Guy / 8h
Whether booked through an OTA, a luxury hotel program or directly through Equinox, guests essentially receive memberships to the Equinox Hudson Yards fitness center (read: the hotel gym) for the duration of their stay.
But at one of New York City’s newest hotels — the Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards — I can flex an entirely new kind of preferred membership: My Equinox fitness club all-access pass.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge talks about where the inspiration for 'Fleabag' came from
61Mashable / 8h
Our love for Fleabag will never pass. Nor will our love of Phoebe Waller-Bridge's incisive and daring writing which infused realism and complexity into one of the most interesting female characters we've seen on our screens in years. But like, where did the character of Fleabag actually come from? In a special episode of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour , Waller-Bridge chatted to broadcaster Jenni Murr
GPD Win Max is a curious cross between mini laptop and handheld console
SlashGear / 8h
Despite the recorded downward slope in PC sales, the PC market has been quite an exciting one in terms of new technologies and form factors. It isn’t just about foldables or dual screen computers either, as a couple of Chinese manufacturers have created and cornered a new market for smaller form computers. Somewhat ironically or perhaps inevitably, these mini laptops are becoming larger and large
Top Hotel Credit Cards Offering Elite Status (2020)
75One Mile at a Time / 8h
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card , $95 annual fee, no longer open to new applicants — offers 15 elite qualifying nights per year, which is more than enough for Silver status
Marriott Bonvoy Business Credit Card , $99 annual fee, no longer open to new applicants — offers 15 elite qualifying nights per year, which is more than enough for Silver status
Trevor Noah rants gleefully for 3 minutes about how much he hates the 'Happy Birthday' song
55Mashable / 8h
Trevor Noah does not like the traditional "Happy Birthday" song, and he's not afraid to say it. In the clip above, taken between scenes while filming The Daily Show, Noah explains he was brought up on a faster-paced, Donald Duck version of the "Happy Birthday" song — and when he heard the actual version that everybody else sings, he couldn't believe it. "I was like, this is the most depressing sh
How big tech hijacked its sharpest, funniest critics
100+New on MIT Technology Review / 8h
As design fiction emerged, it turned out that governments, multinational companies, and art galleries were all interested in exploring what the future looked like, and intrigued by the charismatic objects the movement produced.
Design fiction rapidly expanded from a practice into an aesthetic: a style that used the languages of consumer product design and advertising to create fictional objects so instantly familiar to audiences that they feel real, close, or even inevitable.
Using the wrong name cost me $500 — reader mistake story
The Points Guy / 8h
I purchased the ticket through Vayama in July of 2019 for travel in February of 2020, and paid $540 for flights on Icelandair out of Orlando.
Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Kelly , who neglected to review the personal information on a recent airfare purchase:
Want to Look Inside a Brain? With Transparent Organs, You Can
200+Wired / 8h
Next, by adding special dyes to the now-transparent organs, they can map kidneys, eyes, and brains on a cellular level, which could one day help scientists 3D-print versions of them.
(Dead mice, to be clear.) Working with human organs, though, the team ran into a problem: stiffness.
Defeated Chess Champ Garry Kasparov Has Made Peace With AI
500+Wired / 8h
Outside the chess world, however, Kasparov is best known for losing to a machine.
Deep Blue followed hand-coded rules for playing chess.
Companies Are Stealing Influencers' Faces
100+Wired / 8h
That’s what happened to YouTuber Bernadette Banner, who makes historical sewing videos.
“It's just kind of creepy to see my face in something I’m not associated with in any way,” Kyselica says.
Rocket Report: Astra nearing first launch, Starship may soon roll to pad
78Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / The Electron launch vehicle is ready to soar. 7 with 7 posters participating Welcome to Edition 2.33 of the Rocket Report! There is a lot of exciting news this week, both with very small rockets as well as SpaceX's Starship getting closer to launch. In fact, Astra may launch as early as next Tuesday. As always, we welcome reader submissions , and if you don't want to miss an issue, plea
Why the warming oceans will get louder
63Mashable / 8h
Every 10 minutes, the relentlessly warming oceans absorb 50 megatons of energy , the amount of energy released when detonating the largest-ever atomic bomb. These warming seas — which soak up over 90 percent of the heat humanity traps on Earth — harbor a particularly loud critter found all over the world: the snapping shrimp. The shrimp make an omnipresent background noise similar to static, or f
Missed the last Democratic debate? All you need is Desus and Mero's A+ commentary.
61Mashable / 9h
The 9th Democratic debate happened in Las Vegas and if you missed it, the Bodega Boys did not . Showtime's Desus and Mero dropped some of their signature, hilarious, real-talk commentary over the highlights and lowlights of the debate, and folks, it is a Time. From the NBA-level camera angles to their pal Elizabeth Warren torching everything and everyone in "The Blue Wedding," to the absolute rin
Windows 10’s Buggy Hardware Driver Updates Are Being Fixed
Microsoft Windows Android300+How-To Geek / 9h
Windows Update doesn’t just automatically update the Windows 10 operating system—it automatically updates hardware drivers, too. That’s resulted in many bugs, but Microsoft is making improvements—and making some of those driver updates optional. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Google kicks out 600 apps from Play Store over bad ads
SlashGear / 9h
Google recently boasted that Google Play Store has netted $80 billion in revenue for developers. Those figures are, of course, only from the legitimate ways app developers earn money, either from outright app purchases, in-app buys, subscriptions, or even ads. The last source of income, however, is rather problematic even for Google who manages the sanctioned apps these apps can use. This is most
The 3 best Disney World character meals you’ve never heard of — and how to book them
35The Points Guy / 9h
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World , a character meal is likely on your must-do list.
Here are three Disney World character meals that are both terrific and usually available with a last-minute reservation.
Oppo Find X2 release date could be right around the corner
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Oppo Find X2 smartphones were set to launch at MWC 2020 , but when that event was cancelled, we weren't sure we'd see the new phones any time soon.
This news comes from PlayfulDroid , which published what seems like a leaked invite for an upcoming Oppo launch.
See how 'The Mandalorian' used Unreal Engine for its real-time digital sets
Mandalorian ILM UE500+Engadget / 9h
To do all that, Jon Favreau and his team work with Epic Games to develop a new, innovative technique using digital sets projected on LED displays, using the Fortnite creator's Unreal game engine .
At the same time, the actors were lit with practical LED stage lights to match the position of lights and the sun on the digital sets.
Oracle staff walk out after founder endorses Trump campaign
Oracle Trump L. Ellison55TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Oracle employees downed tools on Thursday in protest of the company’s founder appearing to endorse of the Trump campaign ahead of this year’s US presidential election.
Earlier this week, legal representatives of the Trump administration came to Oracle’s defence in its legal dispute with Google over API copyrights, with the case set to be resolved in the Supreme Court in March.
James Corden mocks the Democratic voting system ahead of the next caucus
30Mashable / 9h
With another Democratic caucus looming — and the memory of the disaster in Iowa still painfully fresh — James Corden took the opportunity to get a few jabs in. "Officials are increasingly worried that there may be another fiasco like there was in Iowa, because once again they will be using untested technology to count all of the votes," says Corden in the clip above. "What could possibly go wrong
Virginia will get its largest cruise ship ever as Carnival expands
56The Points Guy / 9h
Carnival Magic will become the biggest ship ever to sail out of Norfolk, the line said.
Carnival Magic is taking the place of two smaller Carnival vessels that are sailing seasonally out of Norfolk this year: The 101,509-ton Carnival Sunrise and 101,509-ton Carnival Radiance.
Everything coming to Netflix in March 2020
24Mashable / 9h
In March 2020, the streaming service is offering the returns of Ozark, Castlevania, Ugly Delicious, Dirty Money, On My Block, Elite, Car Masters: Rust to Riches, Carmen Sandiego, and more.
For movies, check out Spenser Confidential , Lost Girls , and Tiger King .
There has never been a better time to invest in Garmin
20Mashable / 10h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Garmin wearables are on sale. Image: Amazon By Joseph Green Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 10:57:25 UTC TL;DR: Lots of Garmin wearables are on sale on Amazon, saving you up to 43% on list price. Bagging the best deal is a skill that relies on research and most importantly, timing. Masters in the
Windows 10 could start bullying people into using a Microsoft account to install
92TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Previously, the change made for US users involved the removal of the option to use a local account, as opposed to setting up Windows 10 with a Microsoft account (essentially linking the OS installation to your account, password and data therein).
If the machine isn’t online during installation, you’re still able to set up a local account.
US hasn't given up on UK Huawei 5G ban
US UK Huawei P40 R. Hood32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The US government has said it does not believe UK’s decision to allow Huawei to play a role in the rollout of 5G will be final and will continue to place pressure on the country to change its mind.
Robert Strayer, US deputy assistant secretary for cyber and communications, told the BBC that talks would continue and once again suggested that intelligence sharing would be under threat if the situation remained unchanged.
How leap years keep the seasons in check
Popular Mechanics / 10h
O’Donoghue explains in the video that although we measure 365 days a year, the Earth’s orbit around the sun is actually 365.242 days.
The use of a leap year makes sure that over time, our calendar doesn’t shift into different seasons because of the loss of days due to this discrepancy between our measurements and the scientific reality.
Your iPhone may soon let you set your own default apps
Apple iPhone Default Apps28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
That's according to a new report from Bloomberg , which suggests the company is in the process of deciding whether it should allow users to easily use third-party alternatives instead of Apple's own services.
It doesn’t matter if you prefer to use a different app, Apple's own services are currently the default.
Facebook will now pay for your voice – here's how to cash in
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
To improve its speech recognition algorithms, Facebook is now offering to pay some of its users for voice recordings.
Google and Amazon found themselves in hot water last year, after it transpired that employees and contractors were transcribing users' voice recordings.
UK government lost thousands of devices last year
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The Ministry of Defence reported the most missing devices, with 767 lost or stolen over the time period, followed by tax authority HMRC, with 288 and the Department for Business with 197.
Between June 2018 and June 2019, more than two thousand items, including smartphones, laptops and external storage devices, were stolen or lost by government workers across the UK, according to a freedom of information (FoI) request by Viasat.
Users can now sell Facebook their voice recordings
Popular Mechanics / 10h
According to The Verge, the social networking giant he company will pay select users to record snippets of audio through a new programme called Pronunciations in its Viewpoints market research app.
According to The Verge , Facebook will pay a select number of users a whopping $5 to repeat a voice recording of certain phrases through a new programme called “Pronunciations”.
Google Stadia will come pre-installed in certain smartphones
SteamWorld Google Stadia41TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
According to XDAdevelopers , gaming hardware company Asus has signed an agreement with Google that will see Stadia come pre-installed on the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 3 (as we're expecting it to be called).
If you're an Android phone user you're used to a few Google apps coming pre-installed on the phones, like Gmail and Google Maps, and it looks like on certain handsets Google Stadia could join that list.
Westworld season 3 looks very expensive and less confusing in this new trailer
Westworld 3 Trailer100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
That will soon change, though, with shows like Lovecraft Country, Joss Whedon's The Nevers and the Game of Thrones prequel series House of Dragon coming in the next couple of years.
With Game of Thrones over and no Watchmen season 2 planned, this is HBO's last big sci-fi/fantasy show for the time being.
Jason Momoa looks the part in new Ozzy Osbourne teaser video
2KMashable / 10h
When you see a tall, hooded figure walking towards a microphone in an Ozzy Osbourne teaser video, you could probably be forgiven for thinking Osbourne himself was lurking under the hood. Not this time, though. In the one-minute teaser above for Osbourne's new track "Scary Little Green Men," the person yelling at the camera is none other than actor Jason Momoa. Work that lip sync, Aquaman! Ozzy Os
MacBook Pro 2020 could get major boost with Intel 10th-generation processors
MacBook Pro Intel AMD56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
It seems like the 13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 could get a major performance boost over last year’s model, with a new leak suggesting Apple’s smaller MacBook Pro will get 10th-generation Intel processors.
If these benchmark results are real (and at the moment, that’s a big ‘if’), then it looks like the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020) could offer a big upgrade over last year’s model.
The robot does the hard work. Can you still attain enlightenment?
MIT Monthly300+New on MIT Technology Review / 10h
To automate the elaborate process of creating and destroying them, an important tradition in Buddhism, Priyadarshi teamed up with Carlo Ratti, an MIT architect and designer of Scribit , a $500 “write and erase robot” that uses special markers to draw and erase art on a wall.
“It was easier on my back than creating these intricate mandalas,” Priyadarshi says of the traditional 50-hour process.
Credit card showdown: United Business Card vs. United Explorer Business Card
The Points Guy / 10h
United Business Card United Explorer Business Card Welcome offer 100,000 miles after you spend $10K in the first three months N/A Annual fee $99 $95 Earning 2x on United
The old United Explorer Business Card earns 2x miles per dollar on United purchases and at gas stations , restaurants and office supply stores .
How to turn your app idea into a reality
Google Android Apps32Mashable / 10h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Creating an app has never been easier or more affordable. Image: pexels By StackCommerce Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 10:04:00 UTC TL;DR: Delve into your programming skills with The 2020 Mobile App Developers Bundle for $29.99 as of Feb. 21, a 91% savings. Most great app ideas begin and end in
Golf like you've never worked a day in your life with help from this rangefinder
28Mashable / 10h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. It's even built to withstand stormy weather. Image: Precision Pro Golf By StackCommerce Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 10:01:00 UTC TL;DR: Upgrade your golf skills with a NX7 Pro Slope: Golf Rangefinder on sale as of Feb. 21 for $199, a 20% savings. Whether you play golf for networking purposes,
Get started on a path to a 6-figure career in Amazon Web Services with this $30 training
24Mashable / 10h
Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Give your résumé a boost. Image: pexels By StackCommerce Mashable Shopping 2020-02-21 10:00:00 UTC TL;DR: As of Feb. 21, you can learn how to get into a career in cloud computing with The Complete AWS Dev & Ops Certification Training Bundle for $30, a 96% savings. If you're serious about buildi
7 new children's and young adult books to read for Black History Month — and beyond
29Mashable / 10h
Black History Month is almost over but there's never a bad time to introduce your child to books about black heroes and their contributions to American history. It's no secret that kids' history classes tend to gloss over black history and usually introduce well-known figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks without delving deeper into the rich history of the African-American experience
Indian politician uses AI to create deepfake speech
Popular Mechanics / 11h
With help from political communications firm, The Ideaz Factory , Tiwari was able to translate his original speech, which was performed in English, to a ‘fake version’ where he can be heard, and more importantly, be seen speaking the native tongue of Haryanvi, a dialect of Hindi.
Deepfake video translated into Haryanvi.
LG V60 ThinQ leaked render gives us our first clear look at the phone
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
That said, we’d expect to be seeing images of the LG V60 ThinQ by now, as it’s likely to launch soon.
It’s also not clear where the site even got this image from, so we’d take it with a pinch of salt.
Huawei to provide free 5G training
Popular Mechanics / 11h
Chinese tech giant Huawei have joined forces with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) to provide both on-site and online 5G training to IT students studying at Walter Sisulu University.
The training program will form part of Huawei’s ICT (Information and Communication Technology) global event, aimed at developing the talent needed for industry growth and Digital Transformation.
New solar farm adds 86 MW to grid
92Popular Mechanics / 11h
Scatec Solar and its partners have announced that this connection is expected to produce 217 GWh and will lead to the abatement of more than 180,000 tonnes of CO 2 emissions annually.
According to MyBroadband, Sirius is one of 27 renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) projects which aim to add 2,30 0MW to the Eskom grid and help deal with the national electricity crisis.
Tier Mobility, the European e-scooter rentals startup, adds another ~$40M to its Series B
200+TechCrunch / 11h
In addition, Tier says it will expand its vehicle fleet — perhaps with new micromobility product categories — in order to bring “sustainable mobility to more people and more cities across Europe.”
The company was thought to be developing a network of battery change stations for “last-mile” transport, which would seem to tie directly into Tier’s recent move to upgrade its scooter fleet with new scooters that use swappable batteries.
Google's wireless gigabit internet is now called Fiber Webpass
100+Engadget / 11h
Webpass head Brien Bell said in his announcement that the new name means Google is "one step closer to providing customers in all of [its] cities a more integrated Google Fiber and Webpass experience." In other words, when Fiber is ready to expand, the branding is already there.
Webpass is a service under Google Fiber that provides point-to-point wireless internet for high-occupancy buildings like offices and apartments.
Pete Buttigieg’s $2 trillion climate plan is infeasible, but less so than most
Warren Sanders Democratic200+New on MIT Technology Review / 11h
Buttigieg’s $2 trillion plan would quadruple federal funds for research and development on clean energy over the next decade, and commit $250 billion to finance construction of related infrastructure projects, primarily in poor neighborhoods.
Electricity: His plan would double the nation’s clean energy generation by 2025, and achieve zero emissions from the electricity sector by 2035.
ala-archives:It’s Throwback Thursday! Brush up on your knowledge...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
ala-archives : It’s Throwback Thursday! Brush up on your knowledge of the Library Services Bill with this 1955 brochure!
librarycompany: Last week our friends over at the American...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
librarycompany : Last week our friends over at the American Antiquarian Society posted about their love of variants, so we thought we would, too. We think this clutch of binding variants (all embossed leather!) for the 1842 Rose of Sharon is *chef kiss*
othmeralia: Today’s post is brought to you by the...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
othmeralia : Today’s post is brought to you by the letter “T”. This particularly beautiful letter comes from Delights for ladies to adorne their persons, tables, closets, and distillatories, with beauties, banquets, perfumes and waters (1640) by Sir Hugh Plat.
Library Love
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
bmaatuga : Some views of the UGA Main Library, as captured by the film crew of the UGA Office of Public Relations/Public Affairs around 1967. We especially appreciate this view of the 1960s furniture in the library. Recent renovations have brought some of that look back, especially in the 3rd Floor Graduate Reading Room, but it’s nice to see contemporary footage of how it really was.
ala-archives: It’s Throwback Thursday! Here is a photo of...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
ala-archives : It’s Throwback Thursday! Here is a photo of African American soldiers reading in a camp library during WWII! Photo by the U.S. Army Signal Corps. https://bit.ly/2P9fNNj
indigodreams:The End of Elfintown Jane Barlow Illustration and...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
indigodreams : The End of Elfintown Jane Barlow Illustration and cover design by Laurence Housman @morceauxmorts
View of James E. Scripps residence from sidewalk; shows...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
View of James E. Scripps residence from sidewalk; shows walkway with stone fence and columns. Handwritten on front: “Residence of Jas E Scripps.” Handwritten on back: “598 Trumbull Av., intersection of Grand River and Brainard, present site of Douglass Branch Detroit Public Library.” Label on back: “1881.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-orders are now live
Samsung Galaxy Find 194Mashable / 12h
If you've been saving up for a Samsung Galaxy S20, this is the time when you say goodbye to your hard-earned cash. The Galaxy S20 pre-orders are now live for all three new Samsung flagships: Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. The prices ( unfortunately ) haven't changed from Samsung's announcement: The Galaxy S20 starts at $999.99, Galaxy S20 Plus starts at $1,199, and Galaxy S
Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue?
1KBBC News - Technology / 12h
"It has taken decades of research to create a framework of algorithms designed to recognise patterns in the same way as the human brain - a neural network," says Andrew Ochoa, chief executive of US start-up Waverly Labs, which produces translation earpieces.
There's no doubt that CAT tools have taken some of the hard grind out of text translations like instruction manuals or questionnaires, says Milan-based Paola Grassi, a professional translator for Wordbank, a global marketing and translation agency.
Robots gain lessons in hot dogs and other tech news
BBC News - Technology / 12h
BBC Click’s Paul Carter looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
YESTERDAY
Justin Bieber makes James Corden reveal how much he regrets being in 'Cats'
500+Mashable / 14h
Give Justin Bieber a Pulitzer for this, the most hard-hitting interview of the year so far. During the regular Late Late Show truth-or-icky-dare segment "Spill Your Guts Or Fill Your Guts" Bieber (or at least the producer who handed him the card) hit host James Corden with a tough question: on a scale of one to 10, how much does he regret doing Cats ? As always, it's hard to know whether this que
Australia vs India live stream: watch today's T20 Women's World Cup 2020 opener from anywhere
76TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
The T20 Women's World Cup is getting underway and opening matches don't get much bigger than this, so follow our guide to live stream Australia vs India today and watch all the cricket action as it happens.
Don't miss a match with our T20 Women's World Cup live stream guide
Uber is back in Colombia three weeks after it was banned
100+Engadget / 15h
Now, the company has relaunched its services with a new business model that allows riders to rent a vehicle along with a driver.
"Our new model will allow users to rent a vehicle with a driver, under an agreement between both parties.
Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 2020 gets a RAM upgrade
Mobvoi TicWatch 2020SlashGear / 15h
Smartwatches started out with only 512MB of RAM at most which, considering the software available back then, was enough to support the limited functions of the first wave of wearables. These days, however, that may no longer be enough and the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro, whose 4G model launch barely a year ago, has fallen way behind. Fortunately for fans of the smartwatch line, that’s changing today and
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Samsung Galaxy S20 Series Pre Order
Futurism / 15h
If you pre-order a new Galaxy S20, Plus, or Ultra, you can get between $200 and $700 off when you trade in your old phone.
Last week, Samsung unveiled their new line of flagship phones, the Galaxy S20 Series , at the “Samsung Unpacked” media event.
Here’s the cheapest 64-core CPU currently on the market
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 15h
This third generation Ryzen is the most powerful desktop HEDT processor to date and will be an ideal fit for those looking to add some AMD firepower to their video editing or their 3D modelling workstation.
If you're looking to grab the cheapest 64-core CPU available on the market right now, Amazon is the place to flock to.
EV fleet management gets another venture-backed contender as Electriphi raises $3.5 million
100+TechCrunch / 16h
Electriphi , a provider of charging management and fleet monitoring software for electric vehicles, has joined the scrum of startups looking to provide services to the growing number of electric vehicle fleets in the U.S.
The company is betting that the experience of co-founder Muffi Ghadiali, a former senior director at ChargePoint who led hardware and software development for fast charging infrastructure, can sway customers.
Clone Wars season 7 is imminent: these are the must-watch eps from previous seasons
44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
In the lead up to the long-awaited final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars (which lands on the service in just a few short hours from now on Friday, February 21) Disney Plus has put together a list of 20 episodes from the show aimed to help viewers catch up on, or refresh their memories of, all the essential happenings from earlier seasons.
Episode description: Luminara and Anakin act as decoys to divert new enemy super-tanks, while Padawans Barriss Offee and Aksoka attempt to destroy a Separatist droid factory.
Facebook offers to pay users for voice recordings
25SlashGear / 16h
Just like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and even Apple, Facebook has, unsurprisingly, also been caught handing over audio clips to contractors without making it clear to users what they’re getting into. These companies have had different responses to save face but Facebook was surprisingly the most extreme, claiming to have ended that business weeks before the news exploded. Apparently, it was prepa
Twitter takes aggressive new steps to flag misinformation posted to the platform
Twitter Misleading TweetsTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 16h
Twitter is doubling down on its efforts to combat the spread of misinformation on its platform, with a demo featuring prominent labels displayed under false information posted by public figures being leaked to NBC News .
The leaked demo shows tweets from US politicians and Twitter-verified accounts that have a large orange-colored blurb beneath labeling them “harmfully misleading”.
At Tock, this restaurant group owner and former trader is building a Spotify for reservations
100+TechCrunch / 16h
That’s because Tock long focused on a white-label service for its customers, many of them high-end restaurants like French Laundry that, with Tock’s encouragement, began years ago selling prepaid “tickets” for meals.
As he said during our sit-down, “If you think about it, if you’re going to buy a ticket to the Rose Bowl and see a game, and suddenly your dog gets sick and you’ve got to go to the vet, you do not call the Rose Bowl and say, ‘I’m really sorry, I can’t make it tonight.
Valve's Index VR production has been impacted by coronavirus
91Engadget / 16h
We're just about a month out from the launch of Half Life: Alyx on March 23rd , and like so many other things, it is seeing some impact from the coronavirus outbreak. According to a statement given to RoadtoVR and UploadVR , Valve still plans to restock its Index VR headsets ahead of the game's release. However, over the next few months the company says "we will have far fewer units for sale duri
New Windows 10 Fluent Design icons ditch flat monochrome looks for good
Microsoft Windows 10SlashGear / 17h
Although it hasn’t always gone smoothly, Windows is undergoing a period of change. It isn’t just the way that Windows 10 is being developed and delivered, broken as that may be, Microsoft is also in the process of changing the operating system’s literal image. It developed its new Fluent Design language which has started to appear in bits and pieces of Windows 10 UI. Now the company has started s
The secret to the incredible landscapes of 'The Mandalorian': Epic Games' Unreal Engine
300+Mashable / 17h
The visual effects company behind Star Wars , Industrial Light & Magic, has dropped a video showcasing how they used Epic Games' Unreal Engine to create landscapes for The Mandalorian. It looks amazing, and has the potential to drastically reduce the prevalence of green screen in the filmmaking industry. The company used Unreal Engine to build entire 3D environments for the Star Wars live action
ASUS ROG Phone 3 will have Google Stadia pre-installed
SteamWorld Google Stadia94SlashGear / 18h
While Google will naturally prefer that Stadia gamers buy Chromecasts and Controllers, one of the service’s biggest selling factors is the ability to play AAA PC games anywhere on a smartphone. To that end, Google’s expansion of Stadia compatibility to 20 more phones was very much welcomed but those only named existing models. There is at least one still unannounced phone that, as early as now, h
Here’s our pick of the top six startups from Pause Fest
300+TechCrunch / 18h
Medinet Australia is a health-tech startup aiming to make healthcare more convenient and accessible to Australians by allowing doctors to do consultations with patients via an app.
But it’s also developing a software and sensor technology to give beekeepers more accurate analytics, allowing them to get an early-warning about issues and problems.
Google removed nearly 600 ‘disruptive’ Android apps from the Play Store
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18h
Google is perpetually on a mission to clean up its Play Store , taking down dodgy apps as best it can, and the latest sting by the tech giant has seen nearly 600 apps removed from its storefront. According to Google , the reasoning for banning these specific apps was that they breached two of the companies policies regarding how they advertise – the disruptive ads policy and disallowed interstiti
YouTube Music rolls out upload feature, Play Music migration coming
Google YouTube MusicSlashGear / 19h
The end for Google Play Music seems to finally be at hand. It has, so far, co-existed with YouTube Music but only because the latter still lacks the features that have kept Play Music subscribers from abandoning it. Now, however, Google has finally flipped the switch for at least one of two long-awaited features, allowing YouTube Music subscribers to store their own files on the service. Google P
Xperia L4 mid-range phone announced as Sony Mobile site disappears
SlashGear / 19h
Just like Nokia, BlackBerry, and HTC, Sony has had a rather long history in the mobile market, back when it was still joined with Ericsson in that endeavor. Like HTC, however, it has been struggling to keep its mobile business afloat in current times and it might not be long before it completely folds, just like its PC business. That time may be coming soon but Sony is still giving smartphones fe
'PUBG' cross party play capability for PS4 and Xbox One has arrived
Xbox One PlayStation 4500+Engadget / 19h
The cross party play feature is now live on PUBG's Public Test Server, which allows all players who own the title to test upcoming features and help the developer find bugs and issues before they're released to the main game.
In addition to cross party play, PUBG has also launched Team Deathmatch on the Public Test Server for those who want to play 8 versus 8 first person perspective matches on seven different battlefields.
Fujifilm X-T4 revealed in full ahead of launch
81TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
With this new reveal, there are not going to be any surprises left when Fujifilm officially announces the camera later this month – images of the X-T4 have already leaked, as has the US price of the upcoming camera.
Despite shutting its doors last year, prolific and reliable Japanese camera news leaker Nokishita is still very active on Twitter, where a document listing what appears to be the entire spec sheet of the Fujifilm X-T4 has been shared.
Cameo's Private Celeb Shout-out Videos Weren't So Private After All
61Gizmodo / 19h
“Cameo recently learned of a vulnerability in one of our databases from a third party security data researcher potentially affecting a limited amount of account holder data,” the company said in a statement to Motherboard.
Motherboard discovered two separate issues, thanks to a tip-off from an anonymous researcher.
Adobe Acrobat now works with Google Drive
Adobe Google Drive44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 19h
This means that the over one billion people who use Google's cloud storage solution to store more than 2tn digital files can now use Acrobat's PDF tools to create, view, annotate, modify, share and sign PDFs right from within Google Drive.
Existing Acrobat users who also use Google Drive benefit as well as they'll no longer need to switch between apps just to use Adobe's PDF tools.
Gaming-focused investment firm Bitkraft closes in on at least $140 million for its second fund
60TechCrunch / 19h
Along with its new pool of capital, the firm has also picked up a new partner in Moritz Baier-Lentz, a former Vice President in the investment banking division of Goldman Sachs and the number one ranked esports player of Blizzard’s Diablo II PC game in 2003.
For the investment firm Bitkraft Esports Ventures , the surge in interest means a vast opportunity to invest in the businesses that continue to reshape entertainment and develop technologies which have implications far beyond consoles and controllers.
How to earn and maximize 100,000 Delta SkyMiles
The Points Guy / 19h
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card ($0 annual fee; see rates and fees ); Earn 15,000 bonus miles after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months.
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E-cigarette study links metal exposure from vaping to DNA damage
32SlashGear / 20h
A new study warns that vaping can lead to DNA damage linked to a slew of diseases, including coronary heart disease, leukemia, and even lung cancer. The damage is caused by exposure to high concentrations of metal that originate from the wire used in an electronic cigarette’s atomizer. Unlike past studies, this latest research involved measuring the level of biomarkers in vapers’ urine. Though th
A Borderlands movie is on its way from horror director Eli Roth
Eli Roth Borderlands48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 20h
Making films based on video games is often a career death wish for filmmakers, so what better director to tackle a live action adaptation of 2K Games' loot-shooter series Borderlands than Death Wish director Eli Roth? As reported by Deadline , Roth will direct the adaptation for Lionsgate with production set to start later in the year. The director has proven quite adept at portraying on-screen t
The Minimalist's Guide to Skincare for Men
30Gizmodo / 20h
As a woman in her thirties, I add steps to my skincare routine the way celebrities get face tattoos—with little consideration before committing to them forever.
However, I understand that, for plenty of men, any number of skincare steps feels like too many, and I get it—men’s skin is scientifically less susceptible to signs of aging, as testosterone helps retain collagen density, counteracting dryness and wrinkles.
How much should a startup spend on security?
100+TechCrunch / 20h
One of the questions I frequently ask startup founders is how much they’re spending on security. Unsurprisingly, everyone has a different answer. Startups and small companies are invariably faced with the prospect that they’re either not spending enough or are spending too much on something that’s hard to quantify in terms of value. It’s a tough sell to sink money into an effort to stop something
Know Local Rules: Actress Pardoned In The UAE For Provocative Dancing
View from the Wing / 20h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Facebook will pay for user recordings to improve speech recognition
200+Engadget / 20h
So the company is going to pay select users to record snippets of audio through a new program called "Pronunciations," The Verge reports.
Google does pay some users to take surveys , so it wouldn't be too shocking if the company followed Facebook's lead on this.
A look at the high-end gifts sent to Amex Centurion cardholders
The Points Guy / 20h
This year, for his Centurion card holiday surprise-and-delight gift, Brian Kelly, TPG himself, selected a bottle of Vintage 2008 Dom Pérignon and a Tiffany & Co crystal ice bucket from the list of Centurion options, which together, come to a retail value of $675.
In 2018, the Centurion card gift options included experiences provided in partnership with Four Seasons Hawaii.
This 143-Slide Instruction Manual for the Nevada Democratic Caucus Makes It Real Simple
84Gizmodo / 20h
The party has ditched the Shadow app that spectacularly imploded in Iowa and pivoted to using Google Forms–the instructions for which read as a holy testament to Murphy’s Law—hysterical anticipation that everything will go absolutely fucking off the rails—beginning with the assumption that caucus volunteers may not know how to use an iPad.
Following the Iowa caucus app mishap which fried the votes on computer and left us all confused about the official results, the Nevada State Democratic Party has planned for all eventualities and unleashed a 143-slide instruction manual for caucus volunteers.
New Mexico Sues Google Over Children’s Privacy Violations
Google One New Mexico500+NYT > Technology / 20h
The new lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, claimed that Google violated the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The law requires companies to obtain a parent’s consent before collecting the name, contact information and other personal details from a child under 13.
Google collected a trove of students’ personal information, including data on their physical locations, websites they visited, YouTube videos they watched and their voice recordings, Hector Balderas, New Mexico’s attorney general, said in a federal lawsuit.
The debut of electric pickups signals a new EV era
100+TechCrunch / 20h
Several companies rolled out electric pickups in 2019. Tesla’s Cybertruck got most of the attention, but don’t sleep on General Motors and Ford — bringing electric pickups to market is critical for the viability of electric vehicles. Automakers build vehicles around shared components. These platforms, the underpinnings of the vehicles, often live for 10 or more years, and are critical to each aut
Swiss Court Finds That Clicking 'Like' to Spread Hateful or Defamatory Content May Be a Crime
500+Gizmodo / 20h
(Kessler was convicted of racial discrimination in 1998.) According to Bloomberg , the Federal Court upheld the Zurich court’s ruling that liking and sharing content can constitute defamation, writing that “activating both ‘like’ and ‘share’ buttons in Facebook can improve visibility and thereby contribute to the dissemination within the social network of marked content.”
The defendant in the case had liked posts that accused animal rights activist Erwin Kessler of being an anti-Semite and a neo-Nazi, the Local reported , with a Zurich court ruling in 2017 that he must pay a fine for helping spread defamatory content.
Relax. Self-driving cars are smart enough to see past some tricky electrical tape.
Tesla Model 85 Mph100+Mashable / 20h
A little electrical tape has caused quite the stir. This week, McAfee security researchers released 18 months worth of research that demonstrates the ease with which a "smart" autonomous vehicle can be tricked into misreading and accelerating past speed limits. The finding that some strategically placed black tape on a speed limit sign could trip up a smart car equipped with Mobileye cameras (use
Should you use cash or American Express points to book travel?
The Points Guy / 20h
However, any ticket booked using the third option above — transferring your Membership Rewards points to a partner program — will not earn any miles, nor will the flight(s) count toward your elite status qualification.
You’ll also earn 4x points at worldwide restaurants and on the first $25,000 in purchases at U.S. supermarkets (then 1x), plus 3x points on flights booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel.
Fortnite C2 Season 2: Five big changes you should know about
SlashGear / 20h
Finally, after four long months, Epic has released the next season in the second chapter of its hit game Fortnite . As players had hoped, this update was a major one, clocking in at around 7GB in size with changes to many aspects of the game, both big and small. If you’re just getting off school or work and planning to fire up Season 2, here are the biggest changes you should know about. Spy them
AMD's Radeon RX 5950 XT might arrive sooner than expected
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
But, more importantly to those of you who’ve been itching to get your hands on the Big Navi, passing RRA certifications is usually a good indication of when products will get released.
In the past, AMD’s Radeon RX 5700, RX 5700 XT, RX 5500 XT and RX 5600 XT were each released a month after passing their own certifications.
Apple is considering letting users change default email, browser, music apps in iOS
Apple iPhone iOS Safari400+Ars Technica / 21h
Samuel Axon 0 with 0 posters participating Apple is seriously considering the possibility of allowing users to change the default apps for Web browsing, mail, or music on their iPhones. The company might also allow users to listen to Spotify or other music streaming services besides Apple Music via Siri on the iPhone or on the HomePod smart speaker. These revelations were outlined in a report by
Organizations remain highly vulnerable to IoT-based attacks
80TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 21h
The firm surveyed 540 IT professionals across industries in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific to compile its report which found that 84 percent of organizations currently have IoT devices on their corporate networks.
New research from Extreme Networks has revealed that more IoT devices are making their way to the enterprise but organizations still remain highly vulnerable to IoT-based attacks.
Jalopnik Two Days Into F1 And Mercedes Has A New Part That Definitely Looks Illegal | Jezebel The End of Miss America |...
Gizmodo / 21h
Jalopnik Two Days Into F1 And Mercedes Has A New Part That Definitely Looks Illegal | Jezebel The End of Miss America | The Root Debate Steel Cage Match: Elizabeth Warren Came to Slay, Michael Bloomberg Died Inside and Amy Klobuchar Almost Cried | The A.V. Club Read this: The horrors of being a Hollywood assistant | Read more...
Network with CrunchMatch at TC Sessions: Mobility 2020
100+TechCrunch / 21h
CrunchMatch will help you cut through the crowd and network efficiently so that you have time to learn about the latest tech innovations and still connect with people who can help you reach the next level.
Got your sights set on attending TC Sessions: Mobility 2020 on May 14 in San Jose?
One year later, the future of foldables remains uncertain
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip100+TechCrunch / 21h
I wrote mostly nice things about the Flip, with the caveat that the company only loaned out the product for 24 hours (I won’t complain here about heading into the city on a Saturday in 20-degree weather to return the device.
First the device made it through a fraction of the folds of Samsung’s first-gen product.
Look out, influencers: Your #ads could be in danger
84Mashable / 21h
There are 11.5 million posts tagged as an #ad on Instagram. Soon, the government agency in charge of regulating advertising will decide on whether that three character hashtag and its ilk are enough to inform followers that what they're ingesting is sponsored content. On Friday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is publishing a request for public comments on its "Endorsement Guides," or the rule
Lionsgate’s Borderlands movie scores Eli Roth as director
Eli Roth BorderlandsSlashGear / 21h
The movie based on hit game series Borderlands has been in the pipeline for years with little to show for the time that has passed. A major new development was announced this week, however, indicating that the project may finally be picking up speed. Eli Roth, the man best known for directing some hit horror movies, has agreed to direct the movie, he revealed on Twitter. Borderlands is a video ga
T-Mobile, Sprint merger could close by April 1st
T-Mobile Mobile Sprint300+Engadget / 21h
With most of the regulatory and legal hurdles out of the way -- approval from the California Public Utilities Commission is still needed -- T-Mobile and Sprint announced an amended version of their agreement to merge. CNBC explains that the updated deal will give Deutsche Telekom a slightly higher stake in the combined company ("New T-Mobile"), without requiring a new shareholder vote that would
Deal alert: Flights to Switzerland from $409 round-trip
The Points Guy / 21h
Flights to the Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva are currently available from $409 round-trip.
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases to pay the taxes and fees, such as the The Platinum Card® from American Express ( 5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel ), Citi Prestige® Card ( 5x on airfare ), Chase Sapphire Reserve , American Express® Gold Card (3x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Citi Premier℠ Card (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel).
Not fasting is killing us, but fasting can hurt us too. Here's what to do.
500+Mashable / 21h
There's a switch inside every cell in your body. Flip it on and you're in growth mode. Your cells start dividing — but in the process, they make a lot of junk like mis-folded proteins, which help create the conditions for our biggest diseases (including cardiovascular, Alzheimer's and the big C). Flip the switch off, though, and your cells literally take out the trash — leaving them clean, renewe
Bezos' $10B Climate Fund, Bluetooth Bugs, and More News
200+Wired / 22h
A $10 billion climate fund has been proposed and bluetooth devices are exposed, but first: a cartoon about a modern day Lion King .
Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design discovered 12 new Bluetooth bugs that potentially expose more than 480 devices, from fitness trackers and smart locks to medical tools and implants.
Five Under-$25 Jewelry And Accessory Organizers
Lifehacker / 22h
If you have a lot of necklaces, hoop earrings and/or bangle-style bracelets, a T-style stand organizer can really help to keep your collection organized.
Maybe it’s time to invest in some inexpensive jewelry and accessory organizers, then!
An Adidas experiment and whole new exterior facility head to ISS next month
200+TechCrunch / 22h
March 2 is the planned launch date for SpaceX’s 20th ISS resupply mission, which is bringing the usual supplies and goodies, plus a payload of interesting experiments from partners and paying customers.
It has 12 sites onto which can be attached payloads from commercial and institutional partners — anyone from universities to companies that need access to the exterior of the space station for one reason or another.
Nintendo Has a Cloud Problem
Animal Crossing NH300+Gizmodo / 22h
Worse is that according to the fine print, those saves aren’t freely accessible to the Nintendo Switch Online holders—rather the cloud save is only intended to be used in the case of a lost or damaged system and can only be used once.
However, gameindustry.biz noted that there’s at least one big problem with the yet-to-be-released game: You’re pretty screwed if you lose your save.
Shiny Pokemon GO list update: More this weekend!
SlashGear / 22h
Today we’re looking at the Shiny Pokemon released to Pokemon GO in the month of February of 2020. This includes all the Pokemon released right up through today, the 20th of February, 2020. There’ve been several Shiny Pokemon released into the game in the last two weeks, which means we’ve got a lot of monsters out there with far higher rates of Shiny spawn than normal! Plus we’ve got a Mystery Bon
Official Baby Yoda toys are finally here!
Baby Yoda Mandalorian26Mashable / 22h
The moment every fan of Star Wars has been waiting for... a Baby Yoda of your very own! Read more... More about Mashable Video , Star Wars , Baby Yoda , Entertainment , and Star Wars
SpaceX alumni are helping build LA’s startup ecosystem
100+TechCrunch / 22h
During the days when Snapchat’s popularity was booming, investors thought the company would become the anchor for a new Los Angeles technology scene. Snapchat, they hoped, would spin-off entrepreneurs and angel investors who would reinvest in the local ecosystem and create new companies that would in turn foster more wealth, establishing LA as a hub for tech talent and venture dollars on par with
Quibi’s streaming service app launches in app stores for pre-order
93TechCrunch / 22h
Quibi is listed on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play, where it’s been given a pre-order date of April 6, 2020 — the date Quibi’s new service goes live.
Much has been made about Quibi’s potential to reimagine TV by taking advantage of mobile technology in new ways, but the app itself looks much like any other streaming service, save for its last app store screenshot showing off its TurnStyle technology.
Eli Roth is directing the 'Borderlands' movie
Eli Roth Borderlands100+Engadget / 22h
Lionsgate has revealed that Hostel director and Inglourious Basterds star Eli Roth will direct the Borderlands movie, with production starting later in 2020.
Like the Uncharted movie, the big-screen Borderlands project has been in development hell for a long time.
EU Warns Google Buying Fitbit Presents a Major Privacy Risk
Google Fitbit EU Europe53Gizmodo / 22h
“Following the announcement of Google LLC’s intention to acquire Fitbit, the EDPB adopted a statement highlighting that the possible further combination and accumulation of sensitive personal data regarding people in Europe by a major tech company could entail a high level of risk to privacy and data protection,” the statement reads.
In the statement, the EDPB is also keen to point out that the Google-Fitbit merger must comply with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
These Birds Learned to Avoid Yucky Food by Watching Videos on the Computer
Gizmodo / 22h
Wild-caught birds in Finland seemingly learned to avoid certain foods by watching videos of other birds eating the snacks and reacting negatively, according to a new study.
Blue tits learned better when they watched videos of disgruntled blue tits, but great tits learned similarly regardless of which species they watched, according to the paper published in the Journal of Animal Ecology.
Microsoft will bring its antivirus software to iOS and Android
64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 22h
Microsoft has revealed its plans to bring its Defender antivirus software to both Android and iOS later this year.
The software giant is currently developing apps for both mobile operating systems which will provide antivirus prevention along with a “full command line experience”.
It’s the hosts versus the rest of humanity in new trailer for Westworld S3 [Updated]
Westworld 3 Trailer100+Ars Technica / 22h
Dolores begins recruiting other hosts to fight off Delos security forces while searching for the door to the real world, intent on taking revenge by wiping out the human race.
But the hosts' creator/co-founder and park director of Westworld, Dr. Robert Ford (Anthony Hopkins), "awakens" a host named Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) to true sentience.
We’re giving away $500 in gear to our 300,000th newsletter subscriber
The Points Guy / 22h
The Points Guy’s newsletter — curated daily by yours truly — is about to hit a major milestone, and in typical TPG fashion, we’re celebrating with a fun giveaway! This time around, we’re offering one lucky new subscriber in the United States or Canada $500 to spend on any TPG-branded gear in our online store . We’ve got a ton of great merch, from hats and t-shirts to baby onesies and adult hoodie
Limited-Time Free Opportunity: 5% Rebate on Discounted Hotels and More
31View from the Wing / 22h
Now you need to pay less than booking direct if you’re giving up loyalty points, but the value proposition gets even better now that they’re offering 5% towards future bookings with every booking… and you earn that not just on hotels but your other travel, too.
And right now they are offering View From The Wing readers one year free of their premium rewards program that gives you 5% back on all of your bookings, on top of already getting real savings.
Shogun raises $10M to help e-commerce brands build faster websites
1KTechCrunch / 22h
And there’s a new product, Shogun Frontend , which allows brands to create a web storefront that’s entirely customized while still using one of the big commerce platforms as their back end.
Amazon may have a market cap of more than $1 trillion , but Finbarr Taylor, CEO of Y Combinator-backed startup Shogun , said the e-commerce giant is “kind of dropping the ball.”
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Actor Dee Bradley Baker on Returning to the Front Lines
200+Gizmodo / 22h
To learn more about what it’s been like returning to Clone Wars and what we can expect from this mysterious new squad, io9 spoke to Baker over the phone to see what fans have to look forward to.
With Clone Wars ’ return , Baker isn’t just back to lend his distinctive voice to the Republic forces, he’s also bringing life to a unique new group of clones we’ll meet in the premiere: Squad 99, a.k.a. the Bad Batch .
Fossil fuels result in more methane than expected, but there’s good news
SlashGear / 22h
Human activity involving fossil fuels has been a much bigger contributor to climate change than previously thought, a new study from the University of Rochester has found. Methane is a greenhouse gas that, compared to carbon dioxide, doesn’t last very long in the atmosphere. However, and as with other greenhouse gases, it does trap heat, contributing to the harmful warming of our planet. Greenhou
Twitter tests labeling and correcting misleading tweets from politicians
Twitter Misleading Tweets200+Engadget / 22h
Twitter is testing a new feature that -- if implemented -- will prominently flag misleading tweets from politicians and other public figures, according to NBC News .
Twitter emphasized to NBC News the feature is "one possible iteration" of a new anti-misinformation policy the company plans to implement on March 5th, the same day its recently announced ban on deepfakes goes into effect .
KidKraft Playset Connects With Alexa for Baby's First Self-Surveillance
100+Gizmodo / 22h
The exception to the enabled mic and audio-collection is when there is a back-and-forth between the child and Alexa about an item they’re scanning, at which time those recordings will be stored.
While Amazon seems to argue that devices cued up for the “child-directed” kitchen and market set are designed not to record kids when they’re not actively playing with the set’s interactive features, make no mistake, it does keep voice recordings.
Neanderthals may have interbred with a much older human lineage
1KArs Technica / 22h
That's the situation we find ourselves in now, as several studies have recently identified " ghost lineages "—hints of branches in the human family tree for which we have no DNA sequence but find their imprint on the genomes of populations alive today.
The same ghost lineage would have also contributed DNA to the common ancestor of Neanderthals and Denisovans, suggesting it was a distinct lineage already by the time of their split from the part of the tree that includes modern humans.
What in Tarnation Is This “SpaceX Village” by the Starship Launch Site
200+Futurism / 23h
Business Insider spotted an, uh, intriguing job listing on SpaceX’s careers: a project coordinator for a “SpaceX Village” situated next to the company’s Boca Chica launch site for its colossal, in-development Starship rocket.
Further complicating things, BI also reports that SpaceX is attempting to snap up land for the village from an existing retirement community on the site — a process that’s become acrimonious.
Disney+ heads to Vizio SmartCast today
Disney+ Vizio SmartCastSlashGear / 23h
For Vizio TV owners, it just got a lot easier to watch Disney+. Today, Vizio announced that it has added Disney+ to its SmartCast platform, which means that those who have a SmartCast TV can watch Disney+ directly through the app. Previously, users were able to stream Disney+ to Vizio TVs through either Apple AirPlay 2 or Chromecast, which come built-in on some sets. Integrating the Disney+ app d
Motorola Razr review: Yes, the screen actually made this terrible sound
61Mashable / 23h
Expensive • Creaky hinge • Cheap display • Exclusive to Verizon • Poor battery life • Heavy • Not durable • Visibile crease • Mediocre camera
The Motorola Razr had a lot to live up to, but unfortunately, nostalgia can't save this mess of a foldable phone.
Deadpool Skin for Fortnite C2, Season 2 joins disturbing Meowscles
SlashGear / 23h
Deadpool is the latest skin available in Fortnite courtesy of the latest in Battle Pass bundle rewards. The Fortnite Chapter 2, Season 2 Patch was also released today – it’s jam packed with a bunch of oddities – including decoy grenades and disguises. Proximity mines are here too – but they’re not quite so big a surprise as the… very strange new skin called Meowscles. Meowscles is a cat head on a
Now there's a Lego Baby Yoda
Hasbro Baby Yoda SW200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 23h
He comes with the $129.99 Razor Crest set (£119.99 in the UK), the ship commanded by the titular Mandalorian.
Somehow, another wave of Baby Yoda toys based on Disney Plus ' The Mandalorian has been revealed, and among them is arguably the biggest treat yet: a Baby Yoda Lego minifigure.
Windows 10 icons are getting an overdue redesign
Microsoft Windows 10400+Engadget / 23h
Microsoft refreshed Office's icons last year, and now it's Windows 10's turn. The software giant is rolling out updates to the icons for Windows 10's core apps over the months ahead, starting with the Calendar and Mail apps in a new Release Preview for Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. The company's design team explained that it wanted to break away from the flat, colorless icons you see today i
Still Not Using a VPN? This Lifetime Deal From FastestVPN Is Too Good to Pass Up.
87Futurism / 23h
But when you access the Internet through a VPN, any information you send out gets encrypted before it gets to your ISP’s servers.
And by routing you through their servers, VPNs hide your IP address, protecting your location and identity from everybody .
How to Try Out Windows 10's New System Icons
61Lifehacker / 23h
But it’s not the new icons that are the big issue, rather, your Start Menu’s single-color backgrounds.
Windows 10 will soon be getting a host of new system icons, giving the operating system’s look a much-needed refresh (in advance of Windows 10X).
This $7 Corkscrew Is The Perfect Housewarming Gift
Lifehacker / 23h
According to Wikipedia (where one must go to do all preliminary research), there are several types of corkscrews, but the two most popular are the winged corkscrew — the type that resembles a little man, with two arms and a pull tab/bottle opener in the middle, which you might find in the homes of either your parents or your niece who just turned twenty-one — and the sommelier, or waiter, style.
My friends are tired of hearing about my adorable millennial pink corkscrew, which has a cute little knife for tearing through foil with ease, as well as an integrated bottle opener.
Deadly Coronavirus May Be Spreading Through Poop
3KFuturism / 23h
According a report published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) last week, researchers were able to confirm COVID-19 patients had “live virus in stool specimens” suggesting that the vicious virus called 2019-nCoV can be transmitted through fecal matter. The spread through only “respiratory droplets and contact transmission” weren’t able to fully account for all c
Comparison: Hilton Surpass Vs. Hilton Business Card
20One Mile at a Time / 23h
The Hilton Business Card is offering a welcome bonus of 125,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $3,000 within three months
The Hilton Surpass Card is offering a welcome bonus of 125,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2,000 within three months
Brussels Airlines goes year-round with service to Washington Dulles
29The Points Guy / 23h
Brussels Airlines will connect Washington D.C.., to its namesake hub year-round beginning this fall, increasing travel options to its African and European destinations. The Star Alliance carrier will resume seasonal service between Brussels (BRU) and Washington Dulles (IAD) with four weekly flight on Feb. 20, Brussels Airlines said Thursday. It suspended flights for the winter in October. Brussel
Data breach hits agency overseeing White House communications
21KBBC News - Technology / 23h
The US Department of Defence confirmed that computer systems controlled by the Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA) had been hacked, exposing the personal data of about 200,000 people.
The agency is responsible for the military cyber security and it sets up communications networks in combat zones.
Plan to Keep a New Credit Card for at Least a Year
50Lifehacker / 23h
The Points Guy noted this recently, highlighting language from American Express that if you close or downgrade your Delta SkyMiles card in the first year you have it, your signup bonus could get taken away.
Credit card issuers know that welcome bonuses are the best way to earn points and miles fast, and if they suspect you’re taking advantage of your earning power by churning through cards, you could be accused of rewards abuse .
Sony and Facebook withdraw from GDC due to coronavirus concerns
Sony Facebook GDC 2020100+Engadget / 23h
A Facebook spokesperson sent in this statement: "Out of concern for the health and safety of our employees, our dev partners, and the GDC community, Facebook will not be attending this year's Game Developer Conference due to the evolving public health risks related to COVID-19.
We have made the difficult decision to cancel our participation in Game Developers Conference due to increasing concerns related to COVID-19 (also known as coronavirus).
