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Netflix Is Making A Live-Action Dragon's Lair Movie

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Netflix is planning to create a live-action movie based on the 80s arcade game Dragon’s Lair and Ryan Reynolds is set to produce and star in the film. Read more...

Windows 10 has a nasty bug that might affect people working from home

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Windows 10 has a new bug which is affecting the internet connectivity of some users, and in some cases is keeping major apps – like Office 365 – from getting online, thereby making life very difficult for those people trying to use these applications to work from home under lockdown during the outbreak of Covid-19 . The problem can affect those using Windows 10 May 2019 Update, or November 2019 U

nemfrog: Cat. Umbo. (Otto Umbehr.) Das neue Frankfurt. March...

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nemfrog : Cat. Umbo. (Otto Umbehr.) Das neue Frankfurt. March 1928. Heidelberg University


Review: elegiac Star Trek: Picard brings all the feels in bittersweet finale

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Just a retired admiral and his trusty Number One. [credit: YouTube/CBS All Access ] Nobody can deliver lines with Shakespearean gravitas and comforting emotional resonance like Patrick Stewart, which is why the actor—and his famous Star Trek character, Jean-Luc Picard—remain so beloved in the franchise. He gives yet another sublime performance in the new CBS All Access series, Star Trek: Picard ,

5 ways coronavirus will change the future of travel

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In just a few short weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down. What once seemed like a distant threat is now a global battle that we’re all on the front lines of. Everyone’s life has been impacted but one industry taking an especially hard hit is the travel industry. The outbreak has resulted in serious losses across the industry: airlines around the globe have slashed thei

Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries

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Amazon's focus on essentials during the COVID-19 pandemic has led it to offer special incentives to workers. Reuters has learned that Amazon is offering warehouse workers a $2 raise to $19 per hour if they're willing to pick and pack Whole Foods groceries for Prime Now. The company has already outlined plans to hire 100,000 workers to keep up with demand, but that clearly isn't enough in the very

‘Star Trek: Picard,’ Fancy Sheets, and the Meaning of Home

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In the show’s first season, the aging explorer, played by Patrick Stewart, returns to the final frontier on a journey of remembrance.

$13 Cross Country Airfares! But Why Are Airlines Pricing Below Marginal Cost?

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Airlines are pricing cross country flights as low as $12.89. All but $2.79 of that is taxes. That's much lower than the marginal cost to the airline for transporting an additional customer. Why would they intentionally sell tickets tickets for such low prices? Continue reading ...

'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp joins Charli D'Amelio for some TikTok dances

Mashable / 1h
As of this week, Charli D'Amelio has the TikTok account with the most followers. So she's the one you want teaching you TikTok dances. According to a YouTube video uploaded on Friday, Charli gave Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp a dance lesson before they both started social distancing earlier this month. (Responsible!) In the clip, the two run through a few TikTok dances (including "Supalonely"

Saturday's Best Deals: Blue Light Glasses, Gaming Headsets, Arc’teryx, and More

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A portable car jump starter , $20 wireless headphones , free blue light lenses , a cheap gaming headset , and more are at the top of list of Saturday’s deals. Read more...

Cool: Wamos Air 747 Pushed Back Manually

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While overall demand for air travel is low at the moment, we are seeing a number of rescue and repatriation flights to pick up stranded travelers, as well as a bunch of extra cargo flights to get supplies around. Wamos Air is a Spanish charter airline that has a fleet of over a dozen planes, including four 747-400s. They often operate these on behalf of other airlines. One of those planes has bee

Startups Weekly: A new era for consumer tech

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TechCrunch is out hunting for bright spots in the startup world as we all come to grips with the pandemic — particularly where checks are actually being written despite everything. D2C is back to the future First up this week, we surveyed top direct-to-consumer investors, and they seemed pretty optimistic despite the struggles of some sector leaders. Here’s Lightspeed Venture Partners Nicole Quin

How to sleep in a bed that's not your own

Mashable / 2h
Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable's deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber. Nothing makes me more appreciative of my own bed than when I can't sleep in it. Whether I'm staying with family or traveling, when my head hits that not-molded-to-my-head pillow, it's never the same. We're at a moment in time where people may be sleeping in a less-familiar bed indefi

Coronavirus: NHS turns to big tech to tackle Covid-19 hot spots

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Amazon, Google, Palantir, Microsoft and Faculty AI will help decision-makers better understand the crisis.

PSA: The First Episode of Syfy's Vagrant Queen Is on YouTube

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Vagrant Queen promises an exiled ex-queen, a bunch of attitude, and one of the most vibrant space opera settings on screen. And you can check it out for free. Read more...

NASA picks SpaceX to deliver cargo to the Lunar Gateway

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In the next few years, SpaceX will fly cargo to an orbit farther than where the ISS is. NASA has awarded the space agency with a contract to deliver critical cargo, scientific experiments and other supplies to the Lunar Gateway , which will serve as the staging point for missions headed to the lunar south pole under the Artemis program . SpaceX is the first commercial provider the agency has chos

This Week in Apps: Apple launches a COVID-19 app, the outbreak’s impact on social and video apps and more

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Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry saw a record 204 billion downloads and $120 billion in consumer spending in 2019, according to App Annie’s “State of Mobile” annual report. People are now spending 3 hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV.

Air Canada is donating its inflight food to families in need

The Points Guy / 2h
On March 26, Air Canada announced it would begin donating fresh food originally intended for inflight meals to vulnerable Canadians and families in need. Like many other airlines around the globe , Air Canada has significantly reduced and suspended many of its flight services in light of coronavirus. However, this unexpected and unprecedented change has left many airlines with a surplus of food.

TPG UK AvGeek nostalgia: 10 amazing flights from the past 10 years

The Points Guy / 2h
The current lockdown as a result of the coronavirus crisis has me pining after aviation experiences of days past. I can’t wait to finally be able to step into an airport lounge , turn left once on board a plane and enjoy the views from 35,000 feet. Inspired by my colleague’s retrospective on his traveling past, I started to reminisce about some of my best flights of the past decade that I would l

The Battle Between the PS5 and Xbox Series X Isn't Going to Be Decided By Specs

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Last week, Sony and Microsoft set the stage for a battle that’s going to (hopefully) take place later this year with the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Both systems are poised to bring rich new experiences and high-end features to console gaming, but if you think either one is going to win on specs… Read more...

'Tiger King' Season 2? Producers say more of Netflix docuseries could be on way

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As the world has become swept up in the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness , everyone is clamoring for more about the wild characters that make up the colorful world of questionable exotic animal zoos. Luckily, producers Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin told Entertainment Weekly that there's plenty more footage and, because this is real life and many of the people involved a

360 YouTube channel brings popular Disney World rides to VR

SlashGear / 3h
If you’re growing tired of being stuck at home and looking for a new experience, a YouTube channel called ‘Virtual Disney World’ (which isn’t affiliated with Disney despite its name) has aggregated a huge playlist of 360-degree videos taken on popular theme park rides around the world. Anyone who owns a VR headset — even something as simple as a … Continue reading

Brazil’s Serra Verde Express: One of the world’s most beautiful train journeys in the world

The Points Guy / 3h
Here at TPG., our aim is to help readers maximize their air travel . But that’s not to say there aren’t other great modes of transport out there — including the train , of course. A big fan of the train over the plane is my dad. He’s long dreamed of taking the Rocky Mountaineer through the Canadian Rocky Mountains so, for his recent 60th birthday, I looked into what railway adventure I could take

Video: When Flight Attendants Work From Home

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We could all use a good laugh right about now. Check out this hilarious skit of what it would be like if flight attendants worked from home: Well played! The post appeared first on One Mile at a Time

Samsung Galaxy S30: what we want to see

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 hasn’t been out long at the time of writing, but already we’re dreaming of what Samsung will cook up for the Galaxy S30 range. These are sure to be some of the most exciting phones of 2021, so hype is already building, and we’re even hearing the first very early rumors. You’ll find those below, and we’ll be adding to this article any time there’s new information, so make su

huariqueje: Lion and mosquito. Illustration of La Fontaine’s...

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huariqueje : Lion and mosquito. Illustration of La Fontaine’s Faabels, Series No. 74 - Marc Chagall ,1952. Russian,1887-1985 Watercolor, line etching om papere, 39 × 30 cm.

Microsoft pulls its smaller investments in facial recognition tech

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Microsoft has been vocal about setting limits on facial recognition , and it's now backing that up with its financial support -- or lack thereof. The company is ending minority investments in facial recognition startups and is pulling its stake in AnyVision, an Israeli startup whose recognition tech drew controversy when word emerged of its use at West Bank checkpoints. These investments don't al

Peloton Bike review: The perfect, if expensive, escape for easing coronavirus anxiety

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Peloton Bike $2,245.00 View Product The Good Fairly compact • Effective workouts • Library comes with thousands of classes to choose from The Bad Expensive • Monthly subscription fee The Bottom Line The Peloton Bike is expensive, but it comes with thousands of engaging and effective workouts that are all packed into a beautiful piece of equipment. ⚡ Mashable Score 4.75 😎 Cool Factor 5.0 📘Learni

The next Apple Watch could get Touch ID and sleep tracking

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The Apple Watch 6 could be with us at some point this year, assuming the coronavirus outbreak doesn't push its launch back, and a new rumor hints at some of the features it might bring: Touch ID, sleep tracking, and blood oxygen level monitoring. That's according to Israeli site The Verifier and YouTube channel iupdate , which aren't among the very best sources when it comes to Apple leaks – so t

Avoid The English Game on Netflix, even if you're desperate for Premier League football

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In extraordinary, unprecedented circumstances, my strict Saturday routine is forcibly changed on March 14, 2020. Usually, at 3pm sharp, I’d be tuning in to follow the ups and – more often than not – downs of my club’s chase for promotion from the third tier of English football. Today, however, Portsmouth won’t host Accrington Stanley at Fratton Park. My afternoon is an open goal, as will will be

An Interesting Investment Play For People Who Take Cruises

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If you cruise, and will cruise again, cruise line shares are cheap - and shareholders get folio credit when they take trips. A reader passes along that at current prices they get an effective 6% dividend annual when they take a 7 night cruise. Continue reading ...

BB-8 Is the Only Hero Anyone Needs in the Newest Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Short

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Who saved the day this time? It was BB-8. It’s always BB-8. Read more...

>4,000 Android apps silently access your installed software

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Enlarge (credit: Mike MacKenzie / Flickr ) More than 4,000 Google Play apps silently collect a list of all other installed apps in a data grab that allows developers and advertisers to build detailed profiles of users, a recently published research paper found. The apps use an Android-provided programming interface that scans a phone for details about all other apps installed on the phone. The ap

Saturday's Best Deals: Blue Light Glasses, Gaming Headsets, Arc’teryx, and More

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A portable car jump starter , $20 wireless headphones , free blue light lenses , a cheap gaming headset , and more are at the top of list of Saturday’s deals. Read more...

American Airlines’ Bizarre $16 Fares

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I’m going to write about an airfare deal not because I think people should take advantage of it (quite to the contrary, they shouldn’t — stay home, people ), but rather because I find this pricing strategy to be rather unusual. With demand for travel having decreased exponentially , we’re generally seeing airlines take two pricing strategies: Some airlines are more or less maintaining “normal” fa

Google Play Store removes Infowars app over coronavirus video

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Google has banned the Infowars app from the Play Store after it was used to spread misinformation about the novel coronavirus behind the ongoing pandemic. Attempts to access the app’s URL now returns an error message stating that the product is no longer available. It took Google more than a year longer than Apple to boot the app from its … Continue reading

'Game of Thrones' direwolf dog named Odin passes away

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Odin, a Northern Inuit Dog who starred in the first episode of Game of Thrones as the direwolf Summer, passed away due to complications from cancer, his family announced on Instagram Thursday. Odin passed away in his sleep shortly after being diagnosed with mouth cancer. He was 10 years old. View this post on Instagram Our family are at immense heartbreak to announce that Odin passed away early t

Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Combat the Climate Crisis

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This is the start of a crucial decade in human history. And while it’s certainly not starting the way we all expected with a global pandemic forcing the world into public health and economic crises, that doesn’t mean we can take our eyes off the climate ball. Read more...

MacBook Air 2020 review: The most boring Mac is among the best

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The 2020 Retina MacBook Air. Apple wants people to fall back in love with its latest MacBook Air. For many users, the pre-Retina, 13-inch MacBook Air one of the best laptops ever made. For too long, though, it fell behind the curve as Apple introduced better performance and higher-resolution screens to the rest of its lineup. Finally, Apple brought the high-res Retina display and some other impro

You Can Access Fender's Online Guitar Lessons For Free Right Now

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If you’re using your time physical distancing to learn guitar, Fender is offering free guitar, bass, and ukulele lessons to the first 500,000 people to sign up for Fender Play . It’s a free trial, but you don’t have to handle over any payment details to get access, so you won’t run the risk of getting charged if you… Read more...

How to Cancel Your Netflix Subscription

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If you’re looking to save some money or don’t enjoy the shows and movies offered by Netflix like you once did, canceling your subscription isn’t a bad idea. Canceling is easy enough, but it may be a bit tricky to get to the end result, so here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

womansart:Japanese photographer Miyoko Ihara’s series on the...

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womansart : Japanese photographer Miyoko Ihara ’s series on the bond between her grandmother Misao and her cat Fukumaru

Original Content podcast: ‘Tiger King’ might be the wildest show on Netflix

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Netflix’s “Tiger King” is a docuseries focusing on the man who calls himself Joe Exotic — owner of a private park full of tigers and other big cats. We learn in the opening minutes of the first episode that he’s been accused of hiring a contract killer to murder an animal rights activist. A documentary that was solely about Joe would be pretty memorable on its own, but he’s surrounded by characte

Hilton Offers 90 Days Of Free Gold Status, Fast Track To Keep Gold Or Diamond

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Hilton has offered status matches and fast tracks to elite for years. They’ve just extended their latest offer. Hilton will give you 90 days of Gold status which largely means free breakfast or lounge access and avoiding the bad rooms at the hotel. Continue reading ...

Get your Disney theme park fix with these virtual roller coaster rides

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With Disneyland and Disney World closed indefinitely during the coronavirus outbreak, you may be looking for a way to get that Disney ride fix right now from the safety of your home. Luckily you can. While it may not be as thrilling as the real thing, the YouTube channel Virtual Disney World has been amassing a collection of Disney park roller coaster rides over the years, giving everyone the abi

The best sleep apps to help you get a good night's rest

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Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable's deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber. It's easy to spend every conscious moment you can staring at a smartphone, but did you know you can use it while you sleep, too? In recent years, there's been a rise in sleep-focused apps, but they varying widely in quality and trustworthiness. It might be difficult to imagine that a

Reddit’s Wedding Planners Pivot to Covid-19 Crisis Comms

100+Wired / 6h
For “wedditors,” a usually sunny subreddit has become a hotbed of anxiety as the pandemic derails dream days.

Space Photos of the Week: Rovers Taking Selfies—for Science

100+Wired / 6h
Instead of likes, these snapshots provide teams with vital information about how spacecraft are faring on interplanetary surfaces.

fravery: Deborah Julian “Van Gogh’s Cats”

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fravery : Deborah Julian “Van Gogh’s Cats”

NASA taps SpaceX for future cargo deliveries to the lunar Gateway

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In an announcement on Friday, NASA revealed the first private American space company to receive a Gateway Logistics Services contract under the Artemis program: SpaceX. Under this new deal, SpaceX will eventually deliver various experiments, supplies, and other cargo to the planned lunar Gateway. The space agency has described this as a ‘significant step forward’ in its Artemis program, which … C

9 Ways to Quickly Make Money in “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

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You will likely spend days earning Bells (in-game currency) in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and you’ve probably wondered what the easiest and quickest method is to make money. Whether this is your first time playing or you’re looking for new methods, here’s a quick list to help you along. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Internet Archive offers 1.4 million copyrighted books for free online

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Enlarge / Hazard tape blocks the book returns slot at a London library. (credit: Richard Baker / Getty Images ) One of the casualties of coronavirus-related social distancing measures has been public libraries, which are shut down in many communities around the world. This week, the Internet Archive, an online library best known for running the Internet's Wayback Machine , announced a new initiat

Star Trek: Picard season 2: release date predictions, story, new cast members and everything we know

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 was confirmed before the show even started airing. The first season of the new Trek show is over, and what a finale it was . This was a triumphant return for Star Trek's greatest captain, with a powerhouse performance by Patrick Stewart, and an intriguing, mystery-laden plot that expanded the Trek universe in some interesting, and shocking, ways. But what's in store for

Best survival games: build, battle, loot, learn and live

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It’s a wild world out there at the moment – grocery shopping has become a lawless pursuit of multipacks of toilet roll and pasta, and even stepping outside your door is an exercise in caution. It’s almost like we all need a little practice in how to survive in this brave new world. Enter the best survival games! Designed to test your endurance, your ingenuity and, in many cases, your capacity for

Airport Will Convert To Makeshift Morgue In Preparation For Coronavirus

View from the Wing / 6h
A part of Birmingham airport in the U.K. is being converted to a makeshift morgue to initially hold 1500 bodies but with plans to covert to 12,000 as the need arises. Existing storage capacity is expected to be overwhelmed, and staff transferred to the airport facility to handle the volume. Continue reading ...

'Kind Words' is the rare social network where everyone is nice

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The older I get, the less energy I have for social media. Twitter is too busy, Facebook is too stupid and dating apps are just... ugh. But I still have that need to connect with people in some way, something I can approach at my own pace and not feel any kind of obligation. Last year came Popcannibal's Kind Words , a non-game game that lets you reach out, but expects nothing from you in return ex

Actually, the Spartans Weren't All That Great

100+Wired / 7h
It's quite possible folks haven't been as skeptical of the myth of Sparta as they should be.

BMW's i4 Electric Concept Comes With a Hans Zimmer Score

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To fill the aural vacuum left by the disappearance of the engine, BMW brought in a ringer.

AI Can Help Find Scientists Find a Covid-19 Vaccine

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Artificial intelligence has already played a vital role in the outbreak since day 1—a reminder for the first time in a while that it can be a tool for good.

Upright Go 2 Review: A Posture Trainer That Works

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Maybe a tiny vibrating device can remind you to sit up straight once and for all.

Chinese Hacking Surges Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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Plus: A Windows zero day, an iOS watering hole, and more of the week's top security news.

How to Watch Elton John's Benefit Concert for Medical Workers Sunday Night

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Sir Elon John may have paused his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour due to COVID-19, but you can still catch him perform this weekend from your living room. Read more...

How to Invite People to a Discord Server (and Create Invite Links)

How-To Geek / 7h
You can create a Discord server for a business, a community, or a small group of friends. Send out invites to get friends and fans into your Discord server, or create a custom invite link that will last indefinitely. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The Morning After: Powerbeats (2020) review

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. As many of us close out another week in isolation, the urge for social contact is growing. Karissa Bell has some advice on hosting movie and game night from a safe distance thanks to the internet and tools like Netflix Party . If you need to shake up your situation this weekend, then take a look right here . -- Richard Don Bluth is on board as a producer. Net

LG TVs add a Movies Anywhere app

Engadget / 7h
Now that Ultraviolet is gone , Movies Anywhere has become the dominant "digital locker" that enables viewing of purchased movies across different devices and services. Now LG is the first TV manufacturer (it was previously available on platforms like Roku or Fire TV, but those aren't only for smart TVs) to feature the main app, which easily organizes and sets up links for your accounts across the

How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome

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If you’re trying to fix loading or formatting issues to improve your browsing experience on Google Chrome, clearing your cache and cookies is an excellent place to start. Here’s how and what happens when you delete them. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

5 Great Writing Apps with Offline Support

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Every writer has horror stories about losing a document because of internet connectivity issues. But by choosing a writing app with offline support and automatic syncing (when online), you’ll no longer have to write in fear. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Need a Cheap Laptop With a Great Battery Life? Try an iPad.

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Cheap Windows laptops are notorious for their terrible battery life, chunky builds, and general unreliability. But at just $330, the iPad sports staggering 10-hour battery life and weighs significantly less than any budget laptop. And, while the iPad is technically a just tablet, its robust selection of standard productivity apps and professional-grade accessories make it a practical (and comfort

Grab a Portable Jump Starter to Make Sure You're Prepared for Dead Batteries

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DBPOWER Portable Car Jump Starter | $60 | Amazon | Use code G5WDZHOR Read more...

The Pandemic Has Led to a Huge, Global Drop in Air Pollution

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Reductions in traffic and industry have lowered nitrogen dioxide levels—offering an accidental glimpse into what a low-carbon future might look like.

Open Source Fonts Are Love Letters to the Design Community

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Typefaces that be freely used and modified give others a chance to hone their craft—and share valuable feedback.

This Is What Happens When A Travel Brand Can’t Get Out Of Their Ad Budget

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Between March 11 - 22 Hotels.com "spent nearly $3 million on TV ads, with the majority on reality TV and movies." You don't have to be Captain Obvious to realize that's a lower-return investment than a drive through strip club or bottled watered for pets. Continue reading ...

These are the five top SIM only deals this weekend: Three, EE, Smarty and more

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If you've had it on your to-do list for months to finally get a new SIM plan, make this the weekend you finally invest the time and find the best SIM only deals currently on the market for you. And while it can normally be a long and arduous affair trying to compare all of the different options, with tabs lining up along your computer, we're here to help try and speed up the process. Below, we've

Apple launches Covid-19 screening tool so you can see if you need testing

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Apple has launched a new Covid-19 screening website and iOS app , in partnership with the White House, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). You can use either the site or the app to figure out if you need to be tested for Covid-19 or if you should get in touch with the emergency services. While the contact information and links

Food delivery: which online grocery delivery services have slots this weekend?

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Update 28/03/20: There are currently no food delivery slots available, as far as our research shows. However, we saw a few food delivery slots yesterday at Tesco and Sainsbury's in some regions, so do check your local area. Alternatively, a number of meal delivery services are still operating - details below. Online food delivery services are currently under strain. There's been a huge surge in d

Minecraft Dungeons revealed in new 45-minute gameplay preview

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Mojang’s upcoming Minecraft Dungeons has been delayed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the game is still inbound and we finally have a good idea about what to expect. A new gameplay video shows the first 45-minutes of the upcoming title, giving fans a look at the dungeon crawler’s graphics, interface, enemies, fighting style, complexity, and more. Minecraft Dungeons is … Continue reading

A Twitch streamer is exposing coronavirus scams live

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Enlarge / Kitboga getting ready to out some scammers on Twitch. (credit: Twitch) Earlier this week, live on Twitch, the streamer Kitboga attempted to place a wholesale order for an essential oil that, the woman on the phone implied to him, cured COVID-19. There is, of course, no cure for COVID-19, the disease that has infected hundreds of thousands of people internationally since January. If ther

'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Is the Game We All Need Right Now

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Need to take a break from the real world? Nintendo has you covered.

The Best Weekend Deals: Headphones, Games, Laptops, and More

100+Wired / 9h
Still stuck inside? So are we. Here are a few things that might make your self-isolation a little easier to bear.

Huawei P40 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: the showdown

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In late 2019 and early 2020, the three biggest smartphone makers put out phones that would rightly be classed as 'super-premium' handsets; Apple, Samsung and Huawei now all have luxury handsets packed full of top-end specs and impressive features. The iPhone 11 Pro Max was the first, launched by Apple in September 2019 to top its iPhone 11 range. Although it has specs pretty similar to the iPhone

Real learning in a virtual classroom is difficult

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Enlarge / A virtual classroom setup. (credit: Chris Lee) "Remote teaching sucks. It's yucky, and it is not the future of education." Thus spake my wife, a high school English teacher with many years of experience. And she's right. I teach at a university, and we have also moved to virtual lessons in the face of COVID-19. Even before the current crisis, I already made extensive use of digital tool

How Apple’s 2020 iPad Pro Compares to the 1994 Trackpad Mac

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Apple unveiled a new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard with a trackpad in March 2020. This is the first time Apple’s pushed a trackpad for iPads. It reminded us of the company’s first laptop with a trackpad: the Powerbook 500 series, released 26 years ago. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

The best limited series to binge while you’re social distancing

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Read more... More about Streaming , Watchmen , Coronavirus , Social Distancing , and Best Limited Series

Google pulls Infowars from the Play Store over coronavirus misinformation

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In 2018, several internet services decided to pull channels from Alex Jones and his Infowars setup, including YouTube and Apple's App Store , but until now the company's app remained available via the Google Play Store. While conspiracy theories and lawsuits from parents who said he'd lied about them and their children weren't enough to earn Jones the boot, Wired reports that the final straw came

Best free photography courses, apps and YouTube channels for lockdown learning

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Today's age of lockdowns and self-isolation might not be great for travel snapping, but it is the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn how to shoot – so we've rounded up the best free photography courses, apps and YouTube channels to help you do just that. With many educators and developers recognizing that there are millions of potential photographers stuck at home, there's been something

20 DIY projects to help you (or the kids) stay sharp while at home

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There are only so many hours you can watch Netflix or play Animal Crossing until you crave some other activity (and brain stimulation). Plus, doing something constructive might inspire your kids (or roommates) and keep their minds curious during these weird times. If you're looking for a way to challenge your brain a little and entertain yourself in the process, check out some of these do-it-your

Bored? This crazy good deal gets you lifetime access to Rosetta Stone.

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Our new normal can be summed up as: spending time at home. Working at home. Working out at home. Cleaning your home. Doing pretty much everything at home. Everything is uncertain to the point that we don't know how long we're going to have to keep doing this social distancing thing, but in order to get some semblance of normalcy in our lives, we should at least make an effort in adjusting to doin

3 streaming services you (probably) don't subscribe to already, all on sale

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At first, staying home seemed great: You wake up, watch Netflix, play Animal Crossing , change into a new pair of pajamas, switch over to Disney+, and then go to sleep. A week into social distancing, however, and you are probably desperate for some new forms of entertainment. To help you out, we rounded up three streaming services you can watch that are most likely different from the ones you alr

Get this set of 9 washable, reusable grocery bags for more than 40% off

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TL;DR: Be more eco-friendly with Lotus Produce Bags that are 43% off, dropping the price to just $16.99 as of March 28. While the entire population is being urged to stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, we're all still human and need food to live. So, of course, grocery stores are staying open. This set of nine Lotus Produce Bags includes three different sizes for all your varying needs. The

The best laptops for working from home in the UK

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Complaining about the office can be therapeutic. Constant criticism of the temperature, space, and snack selection is something that binds a workforce and helps everyone to get through the day. It's really not that bad, though. Sure, the office has its faults, but you'll notice all the little comforts that it affords as soon as you start working from home. Obviously it's nice to roll out of bed a

What is MasterClass? Get online classes from celebrity experts

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Using online classes or courses to learn can be one of the best things to do when you're trapped indoors, and MasterClass is perhaps one of the most-well known and best places to learn online. MasterClass is a repository of video


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