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Coronavirus: Here's how you can stop bad information from going viral
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Experts are calling on the public to practice ‘information hygiene’ to help stop the spread of falsehoods online.
Apple makes video and music software free amid coronavirus pandemic
Apple Logic Pro X 90 Days200+Mashable / 2h
Apple has made its professional-grade software for video editing and music making – Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X – free with a 90-day trial. Normally, Final Cut Pro X has a 30-day trial, which has now been extended to 90 days, and works even if you're already on a 30-day trial. And Logic Pro X, which didn't have any sort of free trial so far, now gets the 90-day trial option as well. The new o
Nintendo Switch bundles are back in stock at Argos
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
If you've been searching for a Nintendo Switch in stock over the last few weeks, you may have been sorely disappointed. For a while there it looked pretty much impossible to grab cheap Nintendo Switch deals, bundles, or even a console by itself for prices that weren't ridiculously unreasonable - on both sides of the pond. However, this week you can take your pick of two Nintendo Switch bundles at
Macs with ARM processors coming early next year according to Kuo
SlashGear / 10min
One of the longest-running rumors about Apple’s Macs and MacBooks is that they will eventually offer configurations with ARM processors rather than Intel’s. If analyst Ming-chi Kuo is to be believed, that will finally happen in the last quarter of the year or early 2021 at the latest. Apple’s foray into making its own Apple A CPUs for iPhones and … Continue reading
Buy time in the race to innovate
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
In the digital economy, enterprises are racing to reinvent themselves. Business leaders expect change to happen tomorrow and won’t negotiate on a longer wait. That demand is placed on the CIO to deliver results, and deliver them now. There is great pressure on CIOs to think about the future, but also deliver on today: both from customers and internal stakeholders. This often means considering new
Sony slows PS4 game download speeds in the US and Europe
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Sony has announced it has slowed PlayStation Network download speeds in the US and Europe "to help ensure internet stability". So PlayStation owners in these regions may experience slower download speeds or delays for their PS3 and PS4 games . Earlier this week, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan announced PSN download speeds would be reduced in Europe but the company has now rolled out
SA government wants to track smartphones
Popular Mechanics / 20min
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Dr. Fauci debunks coronavirus misinformation on a video chat with Trevor Noah
Mashable / 24min
As the coronavirus continues to spread, misinformation is spreading just as quickly. During Thursday's edition of The Daily Social Distancing Show , Trevor Noah spoke to National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director — and now famous face-palmer — Dr. Anthony Fauci, in order to sort the fact from the fiction. Over the course of the 13-minute interview, Noah asks Fauci about re-inf
5 benefits of Amazon Prime that you may not realize you have, like free games
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
If you're a frequent user of Amazon Prime , you've probably been ordering from the online retailer a lot during the current period of being stuck indoors as the global health pandemic plays out. You probably already knew that priority delivery and Amazon Prime Video are two benefits of having a Prime membership. But getting your orders quickly and TV shows like The Boys aren't the only upsides of
Apple could ditch Intel in its MacBooks and Macs by 2021, with USB4 support to follow
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Apple isn’t just planning to launch a MacBook with an ARM processor, but several laptops and also desktop computers with its own custom-designed CPUs in 2021, according to the latest from the grapevine. It also seems that USB4 support will be coming to Apple’s machines in 2022. Once again, the source of this speculation is a research note penned by famed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as highlighted by Ma
BioShock, Borderlands and XCOM 2 on Switch are too big to fit on a cartridge
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
Nintendo Switch owners got some brilliant news in late March, with a new Nintendo Direct revealing that a series of classic video games were getting ported to the handheld-home console hybrid. That’s right: the BioShock Collection, Borderlands Legendary Collection, and XCOM 2 Collection are all coming to Nintendo Switch. Some of these games were pretty big releases on PC and consoles, but we woul
Google Duo's group video limit rises to 12 people just at the right time
52Engadget / 28min
With many of us cooped up at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus , video calls have become a rare lifeline to friends and family. To that end, Google has updated its popular Duo chat app by increasing the group video user limit from eight to 12. That'll make calls more of a party, as you join up with loved ones to share news and commiserate. We are grateful that Duo is helping users see
Pre-order a Huawei P40 or P40 Pro and claim your free earbuds
Mashable / 31min
TL;DR: Pre-order a Huawei P40 or Huawei P40 Pro contract, and claim a free pair of Huawei Freebuds 3 worth £149.99. We know that it's difficult to think about anything other than coronavirus right now, but the world of technology is contuining to spin with the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro finally launching. It didn't take long for online smartphone retailers to repond to this news, and all the major pl
Apple Final Cut Pro X is free for 90 days – here's how to get it
Apple Logic Pro X 90 DaysTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
Apple has extended the free trial for Final Cut Pro X from 30 days to 90 days. This should come as a real boon for creatives who are feeling the pressure of reduced budgets during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as students who would normally struggle to afford premium video editing software. To get it, simply enter your name, email address and country on Apple's sign-up page , then click 'Down
These are the best cards for online shopping
The Points Guy / 34min
If you find yourself scouring through the internet’s sales bins more than you’d care to admit, you’re in good company . For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . Whether you’re a seasoned veteran in the online shopping world or just looking for a way to pass the time (or some retail therapy — we don’t judge), you’ll want to do yourself a favor and
Touching door handles is a thing of the past
Popular Mechanics / 35min
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Best beginner-friendly video games for your coronavirus lockdown
Mashable / 35min
For better or for worse, social distancing because of coronavirus is turning a lot of you into gamers. But fear not! Because video games contain multitudes and playing them can bring so much value to your life, whether or not you've ever considered yourself a "gamer." And anyway, the New York Times gave us the official OK to game without guilt now, so what's stopping us?! Truly, the mainstream co
Three mobile customers targeted by phishing attack - here's what you need to know
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Criminals are targeting Three mobile users across the UK with a wide-ranging phishing scam that could steal personal details. Experts from Cofense have warned that users of the network, which has over ten million customers across the UK, are being hit with fake alerts claiming to be from the company. However, the emails look to could trick victims into handing over personal and account details, i
Huawei P40 availability won't be impacted by Covid-19, but sales may still be affected
Huawei P40 Pro Google28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
The Huawei P40 range of smartphones was unveiled at an inopportune time. Countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, and that means people might not be focusing on upgrading their smartphone. However, while it seems like the pandemic might have big implications on the tech world, with the iPhone 12 perhaps delayed by months , Huawei has confirmed that availabilit
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite specs and price leak suggests it could rival the iPad
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Over the last month or so there has been a drip-feed of Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite rumors, but now the floodgates might be open, as the latest leak includes almost everything, including specs, pricing and leaked renders. WinFuture (a German tech website) shared the information, revealing – among other things - that the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is likely to retail for between 350 and 400 euros. Splittin
Streaming service Hooq files for liquidation
48TechCrunch / 45min
On-demand video streaming service Hooq said on Friday it has filed for liquidation after it failed to grow rapidly and cover its increasing operating costs. Hooq Digital, a joint venture between Singapore telecom group Singtel (majority owner), Sony Pictures, and Warner Bros Entertainment, said the company sailed through “significant structural changes” in the on-demand video streaming market for
You still can't use one of the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2's key features
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 didn't offer a huge upgrade over the original device, but the core reason to buy it was the introduction of an ECG monitor that still doesn't work. Samsung had said the Galaxy Watch Active 2 would have its ECG (electrocardiogram) monitor activated by a software update by the end of the first quarter of 2020, but it has now confirmed it will not reach that deadlin
NVIDIA adds 'Control' and other games to GeForce Now
41Engadget / 1h
NVIDIA's GeForce Now has expanded its list of supported games with a bunch of new titles, starting with Remedy Entertainment's and 505 Games' action-adventure title Control . The supernatural action game supports graphics cards with ray tracing, which enables realistic lighting effects. Android Central notes, though, that it may look still inferior to the Xbox One version, because its video quali
The reason the Ozone Layer continues to repair itself
Popular Mechanics / 1h
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Nonprofits Built Themselves on a Dream. Their New Mission: Survival.
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Upended by the coronavirus outbreak, nonprofits are laying off workers, seeking help from stretched donors and trying to stay alive.
Vodacom helps abuse victims during lockdown
Popular Mechanics / 1h
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Boost your speed by 10% with this ankle exoskeleton
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Upgrade your streaming setup with these handy gadgets that are on sale
28Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Stream with ease by picking up the U-STREAM Junior Social Media Streaming Studio for $19.99, a 75% savings as of March 27. Whether you're a yoga instructor, teacher, social butterfly, or really any kind of human, you're likely spending a lot more time live streaming these days. Literally everyone's doing it. Seriously, have you seen your Instagram feed lately? If you don't have a streaming
Meditation apps on sale this weekend
20Mashable / 1h
We're living in unprecedented (and stressful) times. We don't know the next time we'll be free to go out to dinner in a restaurant, step inside an office, or even go on a Tinder date. While you probably cannot stand to look at your phone for a second longer these days, it may be the key to alleviating your stress. There are apps out there that can help you find solace in these trying times, and t
Missing nature? This indoor garden and aquarium combo is on sale.
20Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Bring some life to your home with an AquaSprouts Fountain for $137.99, a 13% savings as of March 27. Being ordered to stay inside your home can make it feel like the walls around you are caving in —especially if you live alone. You start to miss the simple things, like grass and trees, and you can't remember the last time you saw another living, breathing being (unless you're lucky enough
Best Apple TV apps and games: 30 must-download apps on Apple TV and Apple TV 4K
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If you’re all-in on Apple’s ecosystem of hardware and software, the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K are pretty much must-own streaming devices. The way they tie into the App Store is flawless and if you find yourself wanting to use AirPlay over Chromecast, they’re basically the only streaming devices on the market that are going to deliver for you. But the Apple TV and Apple TV 4K’s biggest advantage
Joe Wicks’ PE workout: how to rewatch today's session
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Have you been keeping up with the new daily fitness phenomenon, where hundreds of thousands of people are congregating around TVs, iPads and smartphones to follow along with a hugely bouncy man? If you've heard anyone doing 'that workout' in the morning, chances are they're talking about Joe Wicks' PE workout. Originally designed for kids to keep them active during self-isolation , it's actually
Coronavirus: Peak District drone police criticised for 'lockdown shaming'
1KBBC News - Technology / 1h
Derbyshire Police is accused of "nanny policing" after sharing aerial shots of Peak District walkers.
New website rules for SA during COVID-19
Popular Mechanics / 2h
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Notarize to add 1,000 online notaries to address demand for remote transactions
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Notarize , the platform that enables digital notarizations, announced that it is adding 1,000 notaries to address demand as more Americans are ordered to shelter in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but still need to sign important documents. The startup is partnering with the National Notary Association to verify notaries have been screened and have the necessary insurance or bonding. The
Communications and collaboration best practices for remote workers
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According to data from the Office of National Statistics, over 1.5 million people in the UK work from home. With the onset of COVID-19, this new paradigm will increase, reaching more businesses and employees than anyone could have imagined just six short months ago. However, our new way of working is providing the opportunity for companies to look at how they can ensure remote workers experience
'Flight Simulator' developers explain its 'shared world' multiplayer
48Engadget / 2h
Last year we got some hands-on time with a pre-alpha build of the next Flight Simulator game in Microsoft's long-running series. While that gave a peek at the game's photorealistic environment and inclusion of information like piped-in live flight traffic and weather data, Windows Central points out a seven-minute video the developers just posted that goes into the game's multiplayer features. Th
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Apple makes its pro video and audio editing software free to use for 90 days
500+Engadget / 4h
Apple is giving people stuck at home the chance to try out two of its professional creative applications at no cost. To start with, the tech giant is extending Final Cut Pro X's free trial period from 30 days to 90 days. Users will still have to pay $300 for a license once it's over, but they'll at least have three months to master the video editing application before having to decide whether it'
Garry Tan and Alexis Ohanian on how to survive these crazy days (and what to learn from them)
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Garry Tan and Alexis Ohanian founded Initialized Capital roughly nine years ago and they’ve closed four funds since, including most recently in late 2018. That $225 million vehicle is roughly twice the size of their previous fund, but because of the coronavirus, the firm, and its portfolio companies — some of which include Opendoor, Instacart and Coinbase — could be facing a tougher road in 2020.
Chrome browser releases will continue after all with adjusted schedule
SlashGear / 5h
Just last week, Google made a rather bold and forceful stand that would be echoed by other software developers in the industry. It said that it would put Chrome and Chrome OS releases on hold during the COVID-19 crisis, a move that Microsoft would follow both for the Chrome-based Edge and even Windows 10 to some extent. In another surprising … Continue reading
NVIDIA GeForce NOW game streaming to add new titles every week
SlashGear / 6h
A gaming distribution system lives and dies by how many games are available for it. Moreso for game streaming services that challenge the old ways games are licensed and distributed. The latter is one of the problems that NVIDIA faced when it made its GeForce NOW game streaming open to the public, causing some publishers to suddenly yank out their … Continue reading
The cheapest color laser printer right now is a business model from Brother
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Competition among color laser printer vendors is intense and many resort to cashback schemes to entice prospective customers. Using this strategy, popular printer vendor Brother has discounted its fan favourite HL-L8260CDW laser printer to a mere £85.99 (about $90), after a whopping £100 (roughly $120) cashback at Printerland. Unfortunately this deal is not currently available in the US, but we'v
'Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy' is now available on Switch and PS4
200+Engadget / 6h
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy , the classic action game originally released in 2003, has arrived on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch . The game puts you in the role of a new student at Luke Skywalker's Jedi Academy and will have you fighting a mysterious Sith cult across the galaxy. Unlike other games with a set main character, Jedi Academy lets you customize your character's species, appear
How Do You Actually Use Regex?
32How-To Geek / 7h
Regex, short for regular expression, is often used in programming languages for matching patterns in strings, find and replace, input validation, and reformatting text. Learning how to properly use Regex can make working with text much easier. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Nintendo Switch is Getting "Burnout Paradise," "BioShock," XCOM 2" Ports and More
22How-To Geek / 7h
Without warning, Nintendo dropped a giant glut of news on us today. It released the announcements as part of a “Nintendo Direct Mini” presentation today, but the presentation was anything but “mini.” Starting today, you can play Panzer Dragoon: Remake and Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. And soon you’ll be able to play Borderlands, BioShock, Burnout Paradise Remastered and more. Read This Article on Re
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite specs and images leaked completely
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung doesn’t make a big fuss about its tablets outside of the Galaxy Tab S family but there are times when even those don’t get enough attention. The Galaxy Tab S5e, for example, wasn’t advertised as much despite the “S” in its name. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite might have the same fate as it is expected to be a … Continue reading
Court Agrees That Postmates Couriers Are Employees Entitled to Unemployment Benefits
41Gizmodo / 7h
In a pivotal win for gig workers on Thursday, the New York State Court of Appeals supported a previous state ruling that Postmates workers should be considered employees, and thus eligible for unemployment insurance. While the gig economy’s precarious nature has come under fire in recent years, the covid-19 pandemic… Read more...
OnePlus 8 Pro renders reveal a more traditional and classic design
OnePlus 8 Pro RealmeSlashGear / 7h
Smartphones today are not only becoming more powerful, they’re also becoming slightly a bit eccentric in their appearance. Never mind the notches and punch-holes on the screen, their backs are becoming visually busier, courtesy of a growing number of cameras and sensors there. Not one to always jump on the latest fads, it seems that OnePlus is putting a bit … Continue reading
Galaxy Fold is finally getting Android 10 with One UI 2.1
Android Samsung GFSlashGear / 8h
When you pay nearly $2,000 for a phone, you can be forgiven for expecting to be given some special treatment. Especially if that phone is practically a show of faith and support in the expensive experiments of the company. Unfortunately, that was definitely not the case with Samsung’s first foldable phone but, at long last, the Galaxy Fold is finally … Continue reading
Facebook Messenger’s new information hub is all about COVID-19
SlashGear / 8h
Following the launch of its COVID-19 Information Center on Facebook comes a similar offering in Messenger: the new Coronavirus Community Hub. With this, Facebook Messenger users can access information related to the pandemic directly in the chatting app, including resources from government health organizations. These groups will be able to provide users with immediate automated responses to coron
The 10 best thriller movies now streaming on Netflix
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AT&T and Cricket offer customers a $15 plan for a limited time
300+Engadget / 9h
AT&T Prepaid and Cricket Wireless have launched a $15 phone plan that's available for a limited time to both new and existing customers. It comes with 2GB of data, unlimited talk and text and no activation fee -- and it's clearly a direct competitor to T-Mobile's $15 Connect offering. It's worth noting, though, that T-Mobile's plan can access the carrier's faster 5G network for customers who have
Naked man crashing school's video call is a privacy lesson for all
67Mashable / 9h
Everyone is stuck inside right now, and everyone is videoconferencing. Yes, even creeps. The coronavirus and subsequent closing of schools has forced educators around the globe to turn to video chat tools like Zoom, Google Hangouts, and FaceTime in an attempt to continue educating their students from an appropriately socially distanced location. The rush to adopt this tech, however, has opened up
Huawei Sound X wireless speaker debuts alongside Watch GT 2e
Huawei P40 Pro GoogleSlashGear / 9h
If you thought the Apple HomePod was late to the smart speaker party, you probably forgot that one other major smartphone maker still doesn’t have one. Huawei did announce a new wireless speaker today but calling it smart might be a very big stretch considering, somewhat ironically, it doesn’t seem to integrate Huawei’s new smart assistant. Fortunately, that’s not the … Continue reading
Video calling app Zoom's iOS version is sharing user data with Facebook
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Zoom's video calling service has been available for a while now but the unprecedented number of people working from home during the coronavirus pandemic has skyrocketed the app's popularity. However, research conducted by Vice's tech branch, Motherboard, has revealed that Zoom's iOS app has been secretly sharing analytical data with Facebook, even if the user doesn't have an account on the social
Google's new true wireless Pixel Buds show up in FCC filing
Google Pixel Buds FCC36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Google’s second generation of Pixel Buds – a true wireless successor to its neckband-touting forebear – was announced in October during the company’s Made by Google event , and now they’ve been spotted passing through the FCC . The new Buds were scheduled to land sometime in Spring (for the US), and that season has just now begun, so the timing for them to gain certification from the FCC is right
I slept without my phone for a week, and now I want a new alarm clock
20Mashable / 10h
Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable's deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber. Recently, I've had to adjust to sleeping alone. I've slept with the same companion for as long as I can remember, but lately I've been thinking that some time apart might be healthy. After years of sleeping no more than two feet away from this companion every night, I took the terrif
Fortnite’s often forgotten Pipeman is slowly hiking the island
SlashGear / 10h
Epic’s battle royale game Fortnite is home to a large island containing various elements, some more prominent than others. These elements are not easily found in most cases — you’ll have to stumble across them or go hunting for them, otherwise, you may never see them. That’s the case with Pipeman, a human-shaped structure made out of large pipes that … Continue reading
The uncertain future for China's electric car makers
400+BBC News - Technology / 10h
China is the biggest market for electric vehicles, but the coronavirus is the latest blow to shake the industry.
Cheap Battery Packs, Headphones, and More: 12 RAVPower and TaoTronics Deals You Can't Pass Up
28Gizmodo / 10h
If you’ve ever searched Amazon for electronics and gadget accessories, you’ve surely seen a plethora of items from RAVPower and TaoTronics. Along with sister brands Boltune and Vava, they provide affordable gadgets and peripherals that are often well-reviewed by Amazon customers, typically for much less than you’d… Read more...
Watch Huawei's P40 unveiling in just 12 minutes
Huawei P40 Pro Google100+Engadget / 10h
Earlier today Huawei showed off its new P40 family of phones , which come packed with enough new tech that they're still interesting without a path to market in the US or Google's apps. The P40 Pro+ packs in a ridiculous 10x optical zoom capability with its super periscope telephoto lens. There's also a new smart speaker with some impressive audio capabilities to take advantage of the Celia voice
$15 Amex Statement Credits (In Lieu Of Uber Benefit) and Inside American’s Coronavirus Response
View from the Wing / 11h
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 ...
Does Your State Allow Voting by Mail? Should It?
Gizmodo / 11h
As the effects of coronavirus continue to ripple across the U.S. and three of its territories, the debate over whether to expand voting options this year has exploded. States such as Georgia and Nevada have already moved to postpone primary contests, while others that have come and gone have faced disruptions. All of… Read more...
How to celebrate your birthday while social distancing
Zoom Google Hangouts52Mashable / 11h
So it's your birthday soon. Congratulations! You're an Aries. Unfortunately your special day also falls during the time when we're all supposed to be social distancing, so a normal, real-life party is out of the question. Time to get creative. People are already holding classes, hosting meetings , and enjoying virtual happy hours on the video conferencing platform Zoom, so it's likely you'll atte
Hitting that snooze button is a relationship killer. Here's how to quit.
92Mashable / 11h
Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable's deep dive into how we cope with our collective insomnia and the many ways we can achieve a more peaceful slumber. There are two types of sleepers in this world. On one side, there are the people who repeatedly hit snooze in a bid to squeeze out just five more minutes of blissful slumber, who cannot tear themselves out of bed for love or money. On
Why US airlines should follow Qantas’ lead and extend all members’ elite status
66The Points Guy / 11h
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve seen countless companies suspend employee business travel, dozens of airlines cut routes and tens of thousands of passengers cancel spring and summer vacations . While there are many things to worry about during this time of uncertainty , one thing on the minds of many frequent travelers is elite status. This is for good reason too: For all intents a
Smart telescope startups vie to fix astronomy’s satellite challenge
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Josh Nadeau Contributor Josh Nadeau is a Canadian journalist based in St. Petersburg who covers the intersection of Russia, technology and culture. He has written for The Economist, Atlas Obscura and The Outline. More posts by this contributor Russia’s push back against big tech has major consequences for Apple Starlink , the satellite branch of Elon Musk’s SpaceX company, has come under fire in
Apple extends free trials for its pro creative apps
200+TechCrunch / 11h
Apple announced today that they are temporarily extending the free trials on Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X from 30 days to 90 days, giving potential customers stuck at home a longer window of time to try out the software. Apple said the company hopes the promotion will benefit creative Mac users, and especially students, who find themselves creating and learning in new environments. Apple joins
TuSimple partners with supplier ZF to mass produce self-driving truck tech
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Self-driving truck startup TuSimple is partnering with automotive supplier ZF to develop and produce autonomous vehicle technology, such as sensors, on a commercial scale. The partnership, slated to begin in April, will cover China, Europe and North America. The two companies will co-develop sensors needed in autonomous vehicle technology such as cameras, lidar, radar and a central computer. As p
Apple rolls out new and extended free trials on popular Pro Apps
27SlashGear / 11h
Just in time for the students and creators who are quarantined at home comes new and extended free software trials from Apple. The company has announced the changes are applied to two of its most popular Pro Apps: Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. Both products now have a 90-day free trial, marking the first time Logic Pro … Continue reading
Triscuit confirms that its name *does* stand for 'electricity biscuit'
200+Mashable / 11h
Triscuit's name has nothing to do with the number of layers the cracker has — it's actually a portmanteau of two completely unexpected words. According to the company, its name actually stems from "electricity biscuit." The snack's real name was revealed in response to a Twitter thread from writer Sage Boggs. Several years ago I was at a party (BRAG!), and I spotted a box of Triscuits. I asked ev
Chinese cybercriminal syndicate redoubles espionage efforts
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The US cybersecurity firm FireEye has detected a surge in online espionage carried out by the Chinese hacking group APT41. The spike in activity from APT41 began at the end of January and lasted till mid-March during which time the group targeted 75 organizations from a number of different industries including telecommunications, healthcare, government, defense, finance, petrochemical, manufactur
What happens if you’ve used your companion certificate for a canceled flight?
The Points Guy / 11h
Editor’s note: This story was updated to include a statement from Hawaiian. The coronavirus pandemic has altered — if not canceled altogether — the travel plans of people worldwide. Flights have been grounded, airline routes cut and airline employees furloughed with no end in sight. For travelers who booked tickets in cash or using miles, the process of getting refunded is a little clearer. One o
In ERs overwhelmed by COVID-19, here’s who might get treated—and who might not
400+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 20: Doctors test hospital staff with flu-like symptoms for COVID-19 at St. Barnabas hospital on March 20, 2020, in New York City. St. Barnabas hospital in the Bronx set-up tents to triage possible COVID-19 patients outside before they enter the main Emergency department area. (credit: Getty | Mischa Friedman ) The new coronavirus doesn’t just kill by storming lungs
Coronavirus pushes Folding@Home’s crowdsourced molecular science to exaflop levels
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The long-running Folding@Home program to crowdsource the enormously complex task of solving molecular interactions has hit a major milestone as thousands of new users sign up to put their computers to work. The network now comprises an “exaflop” of computing power: 1,000,000,000,000,000,000 operations per second. Folding@Home started some 20 years ago as a way — then novel, and pioneered by the n
Uber Is Now Asking Drivers to Make Delivery Runs Between Rides
Uber US Drivers Lyft40Gizmodo / 11h
In these scary, lonely times, delivery—be it for groceries, made-to-order food, or household essential—is seeing far more demand than usual. Now, in a move ostensibly intended to help its drivers “find new ways to earn,” Uber is asking them to make food deliveries for its courier service Uber Eats. Read more...
An Elite Spy Group Used 5 Zero-Days to Hack North Koreans
500+Wired / 11h
South Korea is a prime suspect for exploiting the secret software vulnerabilities in a sophisticated espionage campaign.
The 15 best comedy movies now streaming on Netflix
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Complete guide to changing and canceling award tickets
The Points Guy / 12h
One of the joys of award travel is that you can cross the globe for close to free. That being said, these nearly free tickets aren’t without their various fees . One of the biggest examples of these fees is when you need to change or cancel an award ticket booked with your miles. Like paid tickets, you’ll usually be hit with a substantial charge if you decide not to travel on your original date o
Duolingo’s new app helps kids learn to read, but only on iOS
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Duolingo, the company that has been teaching people to speak foreign languages for years, just made a surprise announcement: it has a new app. Called Duolingo ABC, the app is designed specifically for young kids; it will help them learn to read using what the company describes as ‘bite-sized lessons.’ Only Apple customers will be able to access it, however. … Continue reading
US now has the world’s most coronavirus cases
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On Thursday, the United States crossed an unfortunate milestone in the global fight against the novel coronavirus: leading the world in confirmed cases. By Thursday afternoon around 3 p.m. PT, the U.S. reports 82,404 confirmed cases of the coronavirus to China’s 81,782 according to a popular COVID-19 tracking tool from Johns Hopkins. Italy, regarded as the world’s emerging hotspot in recent weeks
Inside Udaan’s push to digitize India’s B2B retail market
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During a recent visit, Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella reiterated his company’s commitment to India and revealed a new fund to help SaaS startups in the country . And then Nadella and Anant Maheshwari, president of Microsoft India, discussed the success story of B2B platform Udaan in three separate onstage public appearances. Headquartered in Bangalore, Udaan is a business-to-business e-c
PS5 and Xbox Series X Code Stolen From AMD and Briefly Put on Github
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Yesterday AMD issued a statement regarding IP stolen in December 2019, but details of what was stolen or who stole it was scarce. Now AMD has filed multiple Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) take-down notices against GitHub to get its GPU source code removed from the website, which GitHub immediately complied… Read more...
The Nerd's Watch: The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Streaming in April
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The Nerd’s Watch is a little more meaningful this month. With many people staying at home due to the covid-19 pandemic, we find ourselves bored and in desperate need of good shit to watch . Thankfully, io9 is here to provide you with a plethora of film and television options. Read more...
The latest 'Borderlands 3' DLC is an engagement party with guns
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Borderlands 3 is a lighthearted take on a Mad Max -style future, and its latest add-on is proof positive of that. Gearbox has released Guns, Love and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock , and it's just as silly as you'd hope for. You're attending the engagement party of the DLC's namesake characters on a brand-new world, Xylourgos, and it just so happens that the festivities are ta
How to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians season 18 online from anywhere
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The most dramatic family on planet Earth is back, with plenty of secrets being exposed, family vacations and even physical arguments. Ready for the momager and her girls to come back to your screen? Keep reading to find out how to watch Keeping Up With The Kardashians from anywhere in the world. If there's anything that the trailer for this season has showed us is that the girls are back and Bibl
Join Us For Today’s OMAAT Virtual Happy Hour!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for our virtual happy hour over the past six weekdays. We’ve had a lot of fun with it, and as many people seem to enjoy these, we’ll keep doing them… it’s not like we have anywhere to be. Must like yesterday, we’ll be doing some things differently compared to last week: We’ve heard that many people don’t like Facebook (we also don’t love Facebook), so are going to
Jalopnik GM Is Reducing Employee Salaries But Promises To Pay Them Back Later | Jezebel A Brief Tour Through the Self-I...
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Jalopnik GM Is Reducing Employee Salaries But Promises To Pay Them Back Later | Jezebel A Brief Tour Through the Self-Isolation Spots of The Rich and Famous | The Root The President Is a Pandemic-Sized Asshole and When He’s Called on It, He Attacks the Media | The A.V. Club On his way to the MCU, James Gunn infected alien-invasion horror with Troma squishiness | Read more...
Cheap Battery Packs, Headphones, and More: 12 RAVPower and TaoTronics Deals You Can't Pass Up
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If you’ve ever searched Amazon for electronics and gadget accessories, you’ve surely seen a plethora of items from RAVPower and TaoTronics. Along with sister brands Boltune and Vava, they provide affordable gadgets and peripherals that are often well-reviewed by Amazon customers, typically for much less than you’d… Read more...
Texas Will Quarantine Travelers Flying Into The State From New York Area, New Orleans
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Texas has become the latest state to impose restrictions on arriving airline passengers. And the Governor says that mandatory quarantine for passengers arriving from the New York area and New Orleans will be enforced by some of the state's troopers. Continue reading ...
Watch as TPG UK reviews all 3 classes on Qatar Airways’ A380
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Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips and we are not publishing new flight or hotel reviews. While bringing our readers unbiased, detailed reviews of travel experiences is one of our core missions, now is not the time. We all love to travel and know you do too. So, to help keep
Jalopnik GM Is Reducing Employee Salaries But Promises To Pay Them Back Later | Jezebel A Brief Tour Through the Self-I...
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Jalopnik GM Is Reducing Employee Salaries But Promises To Pay Them Back Later | Jezebel A Brief Tour Through the Self-Isolation Spots of The Rich and Famous | The Root The President Is a Pandemic-Sized Asshole and When He’s Called on It, He Attacks the Media | The A.V. Club On his way to the MCU, James Gunn infected alien-invasion horror with Troma squishiness | Read more...
A Norwegian school quit using video calls after a naked man ‘guessed’ the meeting link
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A school in Norway has stopped using popular video conferencing service Whereby after a naked man apparently “guessed” the link to a video lesson. According to Norwegian state broadcaster NRK , the man exposed himself in front of several young children over the video call. The theory, according to the report, is that the man guessed the meeting ID and joined the video call. One expert quoted in t
The official jobless numbers are horrifying. The real situation is even worse.
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The record unemployment numbers only hint at the crisis facing many with no work.
