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Stanley Tucci teaching you to make a Negroni is the most soothing thing in your feed
20KMashable / 18h
When I got up this morning, I had no idea that something deeply soothing awaited me on the internet. But here I am, watching Stanley Tucci making a Negroni in his kitchen and I feel utterly relaxed by it. Ina Garten likely paved the way for The Devil Wears Prada star with her boozy cosmopolitan recipe. But now is the time for the Quarantini baton to be passed on to someone new. Someone with a kno
Crunchyroll's Putting Sailor Moon's First Three Classic Series on YouTube For Free
8KGizmodo / 2h
Ahead of the premiere of Sailor Moon Eternal , a cinematic retelling of the Dream arc in which the Senshi face off against the Dead Moon Circus, Toei and Crunchyroll are inviting everyone to re-experience the episodic adventures that build up to the film’s celestial confrontation. Read more...
LabCorp’s at-home COVID-19 test kit is the first to be authorized by the FDA
LabCorp Home FDA US2KTechCrunch / 14h
LabCorp’s at-home COVID-19 test, which is called ‘Pixel,’ has received the first Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for such a test missed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The test is an at-home collection kit, which provides sample collection materials including a nasal swab to the user, who then uses the included shipping package to return the sample to a lab for testing. Until no
Dynambook Portégé X family welcome 14 and 15.6 inch laptops
SlashGear / 12min
Laptop sales have risen considerably in the past months as people around the world prepare for a new Work From Home world order. While many will be fine with any off-the-shelf serviceable computer, some demand not just performance but also guarantees of security and privacy even while just at home. Just in time to meet those needs, Dynabook, formerly Toshiba, … Continue reading
Here’s the cheapest Core i5 laptop right now
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We reviewed the Lhmzniy A9 not so long ago, and it remains one of the most promising laptops from China we’ve encountered in 2020. It comes with Windows 10 Pro, 16GB of RAM in dual channel, a webcam cover and a tiny charger - not to mention a premium finish that doesn't seem to match its affordable price tag. Fast forward to April and a slightly larger clone has entered the market: the KUU K1 . T
The Divine Chris Pine May Be Joining The Saint Reboot
200+Gizmodo / 45min
He’s played Captain Kirk and Steve Trevor , and now Chris Pine is eyeing another iconic character: Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. Read more...
Nintendo schedules one more Splatfest for 'Splatoon 2' in May
Nintendo Switch Two98Engadget / 1h
While Nintendo can’t get enough Switch consoles on shelves right now to meet customer demand, following its recent sales spike the company is highlighting an old favorite : Splatoon 2 . A special event for the game in May is timed perfectly for people who might want a break from playing the turnip markets in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and start looking around for something else. First, there’s
Facebook agrees to restrict anti-government content in Vietnam after months of throttling
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Facebook has agreed to block access to certain anti-government content to users in Vietnam, following months of having its services throttled there, reportedly by state-owned telecoms. Reuters, citing sources within the company, reported that Vietnam requested earlier in the year that Facebook restrict a variety of content it deemed illegal, such as posts critical of the government . When the soc
Facebook Invests $5.7 Billion in Indian Internet Giant Jio
Facebook India Jio100+NYT > Technology / 1h
It was the largest bet by the social network on the developing market, where millions of people have gone online in recent years.
House Dems Could Clear Voting by Proxy During Pandemic, With Republicans Unable to Block It
Gizmodo / 1h
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives plans to break with 200 years of precedent this week by allowing members of Congress to vote by designated proxy during the coronavirus pandemic. The voting by proxy plan would negate cybersecurity risks posed by a true remote voting system and only allows for narrow,… Read more...
iPhone 12 faces more delays with testing and design changes
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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 global crisis, there were already doubts that even Apple would be able to stick to its schedule and keep up with the demand for its new devices. The positive reception of the 2020 iPhone SE last week may have put up a more positive image of the situation. Unfortunately, that may not be the case … Continue reading
'Hey Google' sensitivity option for Assistant devices starts rolling out
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It’s pretty easy to trigger Google Assistant by accident either by pressing a button or saying anything that it mistakenly hears as a wake word. The tech giant promised last year to release a feature that would make it harder to wake Assistant up when you don’t mean to, and it has now started making it available to the public. Google told The Verge that it’s gradually rolling out the ability to c
Office 365 is becoming Microsoft 365: here’s what you need to know
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From today, Wednesday, April 22, Office 365 is set to become Microsoft 365. While this transformation is more than just a name change, you can rest assured that all of your favourite features and applications are still there, and they’re all called the same things; the switch to Microsoft 365 is about augmenting and improving those products you depend on with new technologies and for greater effi
Google Assistant is rolling out voice detection sensitivity controls
36Mashable / 1h
Having a microphone in your house listening to everything you say sounds like an Orwellian privacy nightmare, but smart devices such as Google Home have made it increasingly the norm. Now, to help address security concerns, Google has begun to roll out a new Google Assistant feature that will allow users to adjust voice detection sensitivity. Soon you'll be able to tell your Google Home to stop p
Uninstall these dangerous Android apps now - they could be stealing your data
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The latest investigation from CyberNews has uncovered a secret network of 27 app developers who have created 103 apps with over 69m installs which share many of the same characteristics and often times even the same code. The developers behind these apps are copying each others' apps, moving apps between developers, outright stealing apps from other more popular developers outside their network a
Netflix will have more originals in 2020, but things could slow down in 2021
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While the rest of the world suffers from the Covid-19 pandemic, things at Netflix couldn’t be going much better in 2020 – in an earnings statement the streaming service announced record profit, viewership and subscription numbers. While these numbers paint an inspiring picture, the juiciest details were saved for the quarterly round table that went live a few hours later that sprinkled in some de
Motorola Edge+ Verizon price and exclusivity will make it a hard sell
Motorola Edge VerizonSlashGear / 2h
Motorola hasn’t launched a premium flagship since the Motorola Z3 Force in 2017 (the 2018 Motorola Z3 had 2017 specs). It may finally be breaking that cycle tomorrow when it announces the Motorola Edge and Motorola Edge+. Only one of those, however, will be the actual premium device. That might not matter much to most consumers, however, because you’ll only … Continue reading
Google Duo announces new features to make staying at home more bearable
SlashGear / 2h
Online communication has become even more vital these days due to social distancing and restrictions on travel. Instant messaging and video calling services have seen a sudden and gigantic spike in users and usage and they have been quick to roll out features to accommodate the sudden burst of activity. Following that trend, Google Duo is announcing a few new … Continue reading
Facebook invests $5.7B in India’s Reliance Jio
Facebook India Jio200+TechCrunch / 3h
Facebook has enjoyed unparalleled reach in India for more than a decade. But as China’s fast-growing ByteDance emerges as a formidable competitor in what has become the world’s second largest internet market, the American social media giant has found the horse it wants to bet on in the new decade. The world’s largest social media company announced today it has invested $5.7 billion for a 9.99% st
Some Arctic summers will likely be ice-free even with reduced CO2
SlashGear / 3h
A new study has warned that the Arctic is likely to be ice-free during the summer months due to climate change, something that would only be partially prevented if humanity rapidly reduces the amount of CO2 emissions. The loss of ice during the summer months would be, according to the team behind the study, devasting for the local ecosystem, including … Continue reading
Porsche to produce a cheaper version of its all-electric Taycan
84TechCrunch / 3h
Porsche is producing three variants of its all-electric Taycan sports sedan with base prices that range from a skosh over $105,000 to $185,000. Now, it seems the automaker is preparing to introduce a cheaper rear-wheel-drive version, according to an interview in Car Magazine with Porsche R&D chief Michael Steiner. This newer version, which will join the Taycan Turbo S, Taycan Turbo and 4S, will h
This VR system tethers your hands to your shoulders to improve haptics
100+Engadget / 3h
For years, researchers have been trying to bring improved haptics to virtual reality (VR) experiences. We’ve seen haptic suits from companies like bHaptics and Tesla , as well as VR boots , gloves and other handheld devices . Now, a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University is ready to introduce a new approach. Their wearable device connects users’ hands to their shoulders via spring-lo
8BitDo reveals TG16 wireless controller for TurboGrafx-16 mini console
SlashGear / 3h
Once the previously announced and recently delayed Konami TurboGrafx-16 mini console arrives on the market, players will be able to enjoy it with a new wireless controller from 8BitDo. The company has launched its new TG16 model for preorder, stating that this model works with all three planned versions of the upcoming mini console, offering a wireless experience with zero … Continue reading
Netflix sign-ups jump during coronavirus lockdowns
Netflix Tiger King1KBBC News - Technology / 3h
The streaming service behind Tiger King added 16 million subscribers in the first months of the year.
New Jane Goodall documentary fills in some blanks left by an earlier biopic
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Enlarge / Dr. Jane Goodall walking with local villagers and staff members of TACARE, one of the many programs of the Jane Goodall Institute. (credit: Michael Haertlein/National Geographic ) A few years ago, National Geographic released a beautifully filmed biopic called Jane on famed primatologist Jane Goodall. The film helped explain how someone with no scientific experience ended up in Africa s
Burrow's Modular Index Wall Shelves Can Be Assembled 'In Just 15 Minutes, With Only Eight Screws'
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Index Wall Shelves | $325+ | Burrow Read more...
Tesla drivers want Elon Musk to activate cabin cameras for Zoom video calls
Zoom Tesla Home200+Mashable / 4h
What if you could Zoom, but while driving in your Tesla? Not content with the bevy of options to stream video, listen to music, and browse the net, Tesla drivers now want to transform the compay's electric vehicles into mobile offices. And with their sleek center console screens, the Model S, X, and 3 seem to be well suited for the increase in Zoom and other video calls during this pandemic. A Re
Casper winds down European operations and lays off 78 people
84TechCrunch / 4h
Mattress company Casper is shutting down its European operations and laying off 78 people as it focuses on “achieving profitability,” according to a statement by the company. The layoff impacts 21% of its corporate workforce globally. In the statement, the company said that it is winding down European operations to “concentrate on the strength of the North American business.” The action out will
Indian food delivery startup Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Swiggy is cutting about 1,000 jobs, most from its cloud kitchen division, as India’s top food delivery startup scales back some of its businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic that has drastically affected millions of firms. In a statement, the Bangalore-based startup said it was “evaluating various means to stay nimble and focus on growth and profitability across our kitchens.” “This w
United Airlines Pilot Sues The Westin Denver Airport Over Indecent Exposure Arrest
32View from the Wing / 4h
A year and a half ago police stormed the Westin Denver airport room of a United Airlines pilot , arresting him for dancing, gyrating and waiving" naked in front of the TSA screening checkpoint below the window of his room. Police entered with guns drawn. He was naked. He took a phone call, he said, just as he was about to get into the shower... Continue reading ...
With the world stuck at home, Snapchat user numbers and time in Discover soars
Snap Q1 20% Discover28Mashable / 4h
Snap has not been exempt from the havoc COVID-19 has wreaked on the economy. However, the company's first quarter earnings report on Tuesday proved that it might weather the storm just fine. Snap reported that in the first quarter of 2020, its Daily Active Users (DAUs) reached 229 million, a 20% increase compared to Q1 of 2019. The way people are using the platform has also grown: time spent on D
Scoob! animated movie will skip theaters and go straight to digital
SlashGear / 4h
The animated movie Scoob! is the latest to skip a planned theatrical release; it’ll be made available directly on digital next month, the same month it was originally scheduled to debut in cinemas. The digital release will take place in the US and Canada, making Scoob! one of the biggest movies to entirely skip a theatrical release. Movie studios have … Continue reading
Motorola's Edge+ launch was spoiled a day early
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You won’t have to wait until Motorola’s April 22nd event to find out what the Edge+ can do. Droid Life reports that a premature blog post confirmed many of the flagship Android phone’s specifications for the US version exclusive to Verizon (Engadget’s parent company), including tidbits that weren’t immediately available before. The Edge+ will have a 6.7-inch 1080p OLED screen whose curved edges e
Will China’s coronavirus-related trends shape the future for American VCs?
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Rocio Wu Contributor Rocio Wu is a second-year MBA candidate at Harvard Business School and a venture capitalist. For the past month, VC investment pace seems to have slacked off in the U.S., but deal activities in China are picking up following a slowdown prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak. According to PitchBook , “Chinese firms recorded 66 venture capital deals for the week ended March 28, the
NY Attorney General Opens Spectrum Inquiry Amid Report of Coronavirus Deaths, Hundreds of Worker Infections
44Gizmodo / 5h
Following its initial mandate that employees continue showing up to work amid a deadly health crisis, Charter Communications—the ISP giant that operates under the name Spectrum—is under investigation by the New York attorney general’s office over its treatment of employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
Your ultimate guide to World of Hyatt
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: At TPG, our top priority is providing our readers with the information needed to make educated decisions about travel and rewards-earning strategy. This is not the best time to travel, domestically or internationally, as airlines have cut major parts of their route networks. But we are sharing this information to provide value for future travel once coronavirus concerns have subsid
How To Play Both Questlines In Final Fantasy VII Remake's Sprawling Chapter 9
400+Lifehacker / 5h
Word on the street is a lot of you are playing Final Fantasy VII Remake , Square Enix’s dramatization of An Inconvenient Truth. And if you are, you know it’s mostly linear. Sure, some sections let you direct Cloud and friends off the main plot for a sojourn into side-quest suburbia. But Final Fantasy VII Remake is… Read more...
Netflix is now worth more than Disney thanks to a surge in viewership during pandemic
Netflix Tiger King74Mashable / 5h
If it wasn’t already obvious what people have been doing while staying home during this pandemic, it certainly is now. Netflix just announced its biggest quarter ever on Tuesday. The most shocking number from Netflix’s Q1 2020 results: The video streaming service brought in 15.77 million new global paid subscribers. This huge number blew all prior expectations out of the water. Netflix had previo
How to watch the Grammys Salute to Prince: stream the concert online tonight
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Back in January 2020, the world was a relatively normal place and the Grammy Awards paid tribute to one of the most legendary musicians of all-time, Prince, by hosting a special one-off tribute concert. Fast forward to April and the star-studded gig is being aired on live TV during times that even stranger than some of Prince Rogers Nelson's hairstyles - here's how to watch Let's Go Crazy: The Gr
The Dipp, a subscription-only entertainment news startup, is springing to life despite the pandemic
100+TechCrunch / 5h
There is no shortage of coverage about the sprawling entertainment industry. There is a shortage of coverage for die-hard fans of reality TV shows, according to Kate Ward and Lindsay Mannering. That opening in the market is why the two — former colleagues at the women’s website Bustle, where Ward was the founding editor-in-chief and Mannering ultimately became the SVP of editorial strategy at Bus
Coronavirus freezes the 2020 ski season, leaving some season passholders in the cold
20The Points Guy / 5h
Annual ski passes are a great way for frequent skiers and boarders to keep down the cost of lift tickets. Whether you decide on an Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective or another more localized ski pass, even out-of-state, snow-chasing vacationers can usually ski for a whole lot less with a pass than by leaning on individual lift tickets. At least, that’s true in a pandemic-free world with open ski sl
WhatsApp releases new sticker pack made for quarantine
SlashGear / 5h
Popular messaging app WhatsApp has introduced a new batch of stickers that are mostly related to social distancing. The stickers obviously reference the ongoing quarantines around the world, which has driven many people to messaging apps and other social platforms as substitutes for real-life interactions. In addition to encouraging social distancing, the stickers include things related to hygien
How to Hand Wash Underwear (And Actually Get Them Clean)
20Lifehacker / 5h
I was working on an article for the New York Times about how to hand-launder clothes when a friend of mine texted me, “I have a question about hand-washing my gross underwear. How do you get them actually CLEAN? Do you scrub the crotch? Do you use a special detergent for, erm, “protein stains”? Read more...
Got a Zoom-bombing problem? Zoom will soon let you report attacks in real time.
Zoom Tesla Home35Mashable / 5h
Did your Zoom meeting just get hijacked ? Well, you’ll soon be able to report the incident directly to the company. The video conferencing service is adding a new “report a user to Zoom” button, which is scheduled to roll out on Sunday, April 26 in a software update. “This feature will generate a report which will be sent to the Zoom Trust and Safety team to evaluate any misuse of the platform an
17 of the best Zoom memes that'll make you laugh while working from home
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Report: The Mandalorian Season 3 Is Already on the Way at Disney+
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This is the way and may continue to be the way for a while longer. Read more...
Amazon employees plan additional protests over COVID-19 working conditions
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As much of the world has ground to a temporary halt over stay at home orders, Amazon has continued churning. The retail giant is nothing if not an essential business for many in the U.S. and abroad, as everyday tasks like going to the supermarket and drugstore have become hazardous. While the company has continued providing necessary supplies for many, its labor policies have entered the spotligh
Netflix Earnings: Nearly 16 Million New Subscribers Join So Far in 2020
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The streaming giant added nearly 16 million new subscribers in the first three months of the year.
'Fortnite' is finally available through the Google Play Store
Epic Fortnite Google200+Engadget / 6h
Epic Games’ determination to avoid the Google Play Store appears to have given way to pragmatism. The studio has released Fortnite in the Play Store, letting anyone install the battle royale shooter on Android without the hassle of downloading Epic’s custom software or going through Samsung . Not that the company is completely happy with making this move, however. In a statement to The Verge (ava
Your Samsung smart TV is now a certified personal trainer
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Starting today, watching TV can be good for your health: Samsung is rolling out six new apps to its Tizen-based smart TVs aimed at improving your health and wellness. Included in the launch are Jillian Michaels Fitness, obé Fitness and Echelon, as well as Fitplan and the popular meditation app, Calm, all of which are free to download. As part of the rollout, Samsung and its fitness partners are g
Zoom is too hackable. Here's how to use Snapchat for video calls instead.
100+Mashable / 6h
If you're trying to round up your friends or family for a good ol' video chat sesh, look no further than Snapchat. In addition to sending disappearing photos and videos, you can also use it for group video chat. Unlike Zoom or Google Hangouts, it doesn't require setting up meeting rooms, sending links, or entering passwords. Quarantine is stressful enough, amirite? Not to mention, there's always
Netflix says 64M households ‘chose to watch’ the documentary hit ‘Tiger King’
Netflix Tiger King100+TechCrunch / 6h
How big a hit is Netflix’s “Tiger King”? In its latest earnings release , the streaming company says 64 million households have “chosen to watch” the docu-series its first four weeks of release. You’ll note that it isn’t claiming that 64 million people actually watched the whole show (which tells the story of Joe Exotic , a big cat owner who’s accused of hiring a contract killer to murder his nem
Assist COVID-19 Research by Sharing Your Fitbit Data
38Lifehacker / 6h
I know that my Fitbit isn’t meant to be used diagnostically, but I’m also sure I’m not the first person to have noticed a correlation between, say, an increase in my resting heart rate a few days before the onset of a winter cold. That’s why I was very excited (and personally validated) to learn that Fitbit is now… Read more...
Patreon lays off 13% of workforce
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Creative platform Patreon has laid off 30 employees, which is 13% of its workforce, TechCrunch has learned. “It is unclear how long this economic uncertainty will last and therefore, to prepare accordingly, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with 13% of Patreon’s workforce,” a Patreon spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch. “This decision was not made lightly and consisted o
Scientists: the Coronavirus Has Already Mutated Into 30+ Strains
10KFuturism / 6h
New research suggests that SARS-CoV-2 , the virus that causes COVID-19, could have already mutated into more than 30 separate strains. The study found that different strains can generate vastly different levels of viral load as others, the South China Morning Post reports, making them far more dangerous. One strain, for example, appeared to generate 270 times the viral load — meaning the infected
Epic Fails, Finally Puts 'Fortnite' on the Play Store for Android Players
Epic Fortnite GoogleHow-To Geek / 6h
When the gaming phenomenon Fortnite finally arrived on Android, it came in the side door. Developer Epic balked at Google’s 30% take of all revenue on the Play Store and hosted its own download, forcing players to search for “what the hell does side-loading mean” (and inadvertently giving Google a little more cash). After 18 months, Epic has thrown in the towel. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
dbrand Unveils Its, Uh, Totally Legal Animal Crossing Switch Skin
How-To Geek / 6h
Okay, I gotta make this fast. You know that special edition Animal Crossing Nintendo Switch, the one with the cute blue and green colors? Yeah, dbrand is selling a limited Nintendo Switch skin that, uh, doesn’t look anything like the exclusive ACNH Switch. It’s called the (not) Animal Crossing skin, and it costs $40. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Stimulus Checks Going Out The Door… To Airlines
View from the Wing / 6h
So far $2.9 out of $25 billion has been disbursed “to 54 smaller passenger carrier and two major passenger airlines,” and agreements have been reached with Allegiant, American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit and United. It turns out the government has put itself on a payment plan to fulfill its bailout commitments. Continue reading ...
Study finds coffee’s bitterness can enhance desserts and other sweets
SlashGear / 6h
It turns out that coffee goes well with dessert for a good reason: it amplifies the sweet flavor. That’s according to a new study from Aarhus University, which evaluated more than 150 coffee drinkers to determine the beverage’s potential impact on how things taste and smell. In addition to increasing one’s perception of sweetness, the study also found that drinking … Continue reading
How to Regain Access to a Locked Linksys Account
28Lifehacker / 6h
Linksys is currently forcing password resets for anyone with an account on its “Smart Wi-Fi” service. This behavior might seem random, or even alarming, but it’s part of an effort on Linksys’ part to mitigate malware attacks that targeted its users earlier in April. Read more...
Seagate says Network Attached Storage and SMR don’t mix
100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Our set of eight 12TB IronWolf disks is free of SMR—and Seagate says every other IronWolf disk is, too. (credit: Jim Salter) Seagate Corporate Communications lead Greg Belloni reached out to us today in the wake of our earlier coverage of SMR disks showing up unannounced and in unexpected places. Belloni confirmed that Seagate is using SMR technology in some desktop hard drives but stre
Spectrum Workers Inevitably Got Covid-19 After Being Barred From Working at Home
400+Gizmodo / 6h
Employees of Charter Communications, which sells internet service under the name Spectrum, have tested positive for covid-19 in several states, according to emails obtained by Gizmodo. The confirmed cases follow a dispute between labor and management last month over a no-work-from-home policy that was later… Read more...
Stanley Tucci's Negroni Has Me Shook
300+Lifehacker / 6h
They say rules are made to be broken, but you have to understand the rules before you can break them effectively. Cocktailing has a lot of rules, and a lot of rule breakers, but Stanley Tucci is breaking Negroni rules in a way that has me questioning if I really understood the drink in the first place. (I am,… Read more...
Snapchat users surge amid coronavirus pandemic
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With more users stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Snapchat has more users than ever. Snapchat gained 11 million users during the first quarter of 2020, a significant uptick from the 8 million it added last quarter quarter, and well ahead of the company’s expected growth. It now has 229 million daily active users, up 20 percent from last year. Like other social networks, Snapchat has
Netflix memberships grew in Q1 as coronavirus lockdowns spread
Netflix Tiger King87Engadget / 6h
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic and stay-at-home orders meant to slow its spread have impacted businesses differently, but for Netflix it means more people are streaming than ever. In its Q1 2020 earnings report ( PDF ), the company said membership growth spiked as lockdowns spread, but also predicted that as the orders are lifted it could negatively impact growth through the rest of the y
Why Is It So Hard to Figure Out If the Coronavirus Is Airborne?
100+Gizmodo / 6h
Scientists are debating a key aspect of the coronavirus that causes covid-19: whether the virus lingers in the air for long enough and in a great enough quantity for airborne transmission to be a common source of infection. It seems like a simple enough question, but it’s actually posing quite a challenge to… Read more...
Google wins victory royale over Epic Games, snags Fortnite for Google Play
Fortnite Android Google50Ars Technica / 6h
Fortnite Enlarge / Artist's conception of the experience of installing Fortnite on Android before today. It's now been over 18 months since Epic Games shook up the mobile-gaming market by refusing to release the Android version of Fortnite: Battle Royale on the Google Play store. At the time, Epic was explicit that avoiding Google's 30 percent "store tax" was part of its motivation for the decisi
Air Canada suspends all US flights, likely for first time in nearly 80 years
28The Points Guy / 7h
Air Canada will suspend all flights south of the border following the Canadian and U.S. governments’ decision to extend their border closure for another month, part of the effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Star Alliance carrier will suspend flights to the U.S. from April 26 through May 22, Air Canada said Tuesday. The airline already had slashed transborder flying to just 11
Enjoy a Tiny Breakfast With a $10 Dash Mini Waffle Maker
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker | $10 | Amazon Read more...
Fortnite released to Google Play for Android, Epic explains why
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Epic Games launched Fortnite to Android 18 months ago, without releasing the game to Google Play. The game was released to iOS through the Apple app store, but for Android, Epic Games tried to operate through their own website for app downloads. Epic revealed today that they’ve decided to launch to Google Play – but why the change of heart? … Continue reading
Software companies give back ground after an impressive rebound
85TechCrunch / 7h
Software as a service companies, modern software firms often referred to by the acronym “SaaS,” had a tough day in the public markets. The basket of companies, as tracked by Bessemer’s cloud index , dropped 4.49% during regular trading hours. The losses gave back some of the software industry’s recent gains, advances that had followed a sharp decline in the value of their shares as concerns relat
From the Editors: We Can Beat Covid-19. Just Trust Science and Hold the Line
1KWired / 7h
The really important thing about science is that it lets people understand the world *together*. And we are all in this together, even if physically apart.
Netflix beats growth predictions with 15.77M net new subscribers
Netflix Tiger King100+TechCrunch / 7h
With almost everyone stuck at home thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, Netflix was widely expected to do well in the first quarter of 2020 — but it did even better than anticipated. Before the current crisis, Netflix had forecast 7 million net new paid subscribers for its just-released earnings. With the dramatically changed landscape, growth was obviously going to beat the forecast, but Q1 came in
NASA: Something Is Off About This Interstellar Comet
3KFuturism / 7h
In 2019, astronomers made an incredible discovery: a comet from a different star system making a close approach to the Sun at an extremely unusual trajectory, which was later named “ 2I/Borisov ” after the amateur astronomer who discovered it. Observations suggest that its home star system could resemble our own . NASA scientists have even suggested that the object may hold water . Now, a new stu
AMD 3100 and 3300X CPUs pad out Ryzen 3 low-end
AMD Ryzen 3 2 B550SlashGear / 7h
Today, AMD announced that it’s expanding its 3rd-generation Ryzen CPU lineup, but while some might be expecting it to add new CPUs to the top end, it’s instead going the other direction. AMD announced today that it’s padding out the low end of its 3rd-gen Ryzen range by introducing the Ryzen 3 3100 and the Ryzen 3 3300X CPUs. Along … Continue reading
Snap surges on earnings revenue beat and Q1 user gains
Snap Q1 20% 44% Hours100+TechCrunch / 7h
The coronavirus pandemic has presented plenty of challenges for ad-reliant social networks, but Snap made clear it was not yet feeling significant negative effects with its Q1 earnings release today. Snap surged 17% after-hours on news of its Q1 results after dropping nearly 4% during trading today. The company reported revenue of $462 million in line with precious guidance and besting Wall Stree
Grab Apple's 10.2-inch iPad for $279
200+Engadget / 7h
Now might be an opportune time to get a tablet for video chatting with socially distanced friends or catching up on your TV backlog. Amazon is currently selling the standard 10.2-inch iPad for $279 , or a solid $50 below the usual price. That’s not the absolute lowest price we’ve seen, but it’s a far likelier discount and a substantial deal. Just be prepared for a slight wait. The entry iPad isn’
The Revamped Razer Blade Stealth Fixes One of Its Biggest Issues
Razer Blade Stealth 13Gizmodo / 7h
The Razer Blade Stealth was already one of the best small-but-mighty laptops on the market, and now it’s getting more powerful. Razer’s refresh adds faster CPU and GPU options along with a fix for one of the Blade Stealth’s biggest flaws. Read more...
Filling Arctic With Giant Animals Could Slow Climate Change
300+Futurism / 7h
Takes An Army In order to protect the Arctic from the ravages of climate change, a team of scientists has a bizarre plan. The idea, CBS News reports , is to fill the Arctic with hordes of grazing animals like reindeer and bison, which would help keep the permafrost frozen by trampling it — a trick they say could save 80 percent of the Arctic’s permafrost until the year 2100. Stomping Ground When
These Reusable Cotton Kitchen Towels Are The Eco-Friendly Way To Clean Counters
70Futurism / 7h
Futurism fans: To create this content, a non-editorial team worked with an affiliate partner. We may collect a small commission on items purchased through this page. This post does not necessarily reflect the views or the endorsement of the Futurism.com editorial staff. Paper towels are a great thing to have around the kitchen for cleaning up messes and spills. But like most other disposable prod
American Airlines raises bag fees for transatlantic Basic Economy passengers
100+The Points Guy / 7h
American Airlines moved quietly Tuesday to increase bag fees for Basic Economy passengers on transatlantic flights. Those travelers will now have to cough up $75 for their first checked bag. (The previous $60 fee will apply to existing reservations; the higher fee is only in effect for new bookings.) Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more airline news. The fee change was first reporte
How to Get Your Free Credit Report Once a Week
100+Lifehacker / 7h
The three major credit bureaus have teamed up to help people keep an eye on their financial health during the coronavirus pandemic. Equifax , Experian and TransUnion announced yesterday they’re all offering free weekly credit reports until April 2021. Read more...
Delve Into This Deluge of Dell (and Alienware) Deals
52Lifehacker / 7h
The best Dell and Alienware deals for April 2020 are here. Read more...
Here’s why “baking” damaged reel-to-reel tapes renders them playable again
300+Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Audio buffs are rediscovering the sound quality of reel-to-reel tapes. Chemists at the Library of Congress are studying why the tapes tend to degrade over time and why baking them can often reverse the damage. (credit: Bethany Clarke/Getty Images ) Reel-to-reel tapes are experiencing a resurgence of interest among audio buffs, but they are prone to degradation, which has been a topic of
We're Living in the Golden Age of Crossword Puzzles
Gizmodo / 7h
During a time when we’re stuck inside and looking for things to occupy ourselves with, may I humbly suggest the crossword puzzle? Read more...
Being stuck in Peru convinced me I need a Chromebook
100+Mashable / 7h
When disaster strikes, it never hurts to have an extra Chromebook. That's what I learned when I had a friend visit me in Lima, Peru, where I was working remotely for the month of March. We were planning to hike and camp in Cusco and the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu. But instead of a bucket-list trip, a strict nationwide quarantine kept us cooped up in our apartment rental three days after she ar
Build a marble roller coaster with these modular magnetic blocks — Future Blink
28Mashable / 7h
MagnetCubes will take your marbles on a rollercoaster-like ride. Read more... More about Tech , Mashable Video , Toys , Stem , and Future Blink
'Animal Crossing' fans recreate iconic album covers with K.K. Slider
Animal Crossing NHMashable / 7h
As much of the world continues self-quarantine and social distancing measures, Animal Crossing has taken over online culture. From hot discourse about Tom Nook's capitalist empire to escapist fantasies about being able to pay off a mortgage, Animal Crossing is driving pandemic entertainment. In-game pop culture escaped to the real world — K.K. Slider's iconic album covers are a meme now. In Anima
What a century of fighting the flu tells us about the future of COVID-19 — How Did We Get Here?
23Mashable / 7h
Dr. Jeremy Brown, veteran ER doctor, director of the Office of Emergency Care Research at the National Institutes of Health, and the author of 'Influenza: The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History,' spoke to Mashable about what the 1918 pandemic can tell us about what to expect in the quest for a COVID-19 vaccine, treatment, and an end to social distancing. Dr. Brown spoke to
Physically Distance From Your Stress With Our Pandemic Playlist
37Lifehacker / 7h
When everything sucks, you might as well get up and dance. Or curl up and cry. You know what helps with both those things? Music. That’s why I turned to my Lifehacker coworkers to find out what songs have been getting them through the last few weeks. Here are a few highlights—plus the entire playlist on Spotify—for… Read more...
Samsung smart TVs are getting half a dozen new home fitness apps
SlashGear / 7h
Samsung is making it easier to get in your workouts while in lockdown at home, it announced on Tuesday. The company is bringing half a dozen fitness apps to its smart TVs in a number of regions, all of which will be part of the Samsung Health platform Samsung announced for its smart TVs during CES this year. As part … Continue reading
The Writers of Venom Will Make a One Punch Man Movie for Sony
8KGizmodo / 7h
Yeah, that seems about right. Read more...
Adobe's Photoshop and Fresco for iPad are now bundled for $10 a month
Adobe Photoshop Fresco79Engadget / 7h
If you’re creative who depends on your iPad, you have some potential savings to look forward to. Starting today, iPad owners who subscribe to Photoshop on iPad will also get access to Adobe Fresco Premium as part of a new app bundle . Similarly, if you already pay for Adobe Fresco Premium, you'll get access to Photoshop on your tablet. Previously, you had to subscribe to the apps separately, with
Fraggle Rock is back as Apple TV+ quarantine fodder—so here’s our fan-fiction
Fraggle Rock Apple TV+100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / They're back! (credit: Apple TV+ / The Jim Henson Company) You may have noticed news of delays, cancellations, and general scrambling from most major TV and film production companies over the past few months. Today, Apple TV+ showed up with a surprise bit of good pandemic-timed news: a classic Muppet series' return, built from the ground up to function within the constraints of stay-in-
Now Is the Time to Embrace Your Guilty Pleasures
100Lifehacker / 8h
If you’ve spent your days in quarantine interacting with friends and family via Animal Crossing or bingeing every season of your favorite show, you’re not alone. Retreating to simple pleasures seems like a natural response to the stress we’re all living through—and according to new research , indulging in these … Read more...
What to Watch Tonight, April 21, 2020
48Lifehacker / 8h
Looking for something fun to watch tonight? Read more...
The New Razer Blade Stealth Packs a 120Hz Display---The Fastest on Any Ultrabook
25How-To Geek / 8h
Got an extra $1,800 lying around? Razer just announced its 2020 Blade Stealth 13, which features a 13.3-inch 120Hz display—the fastest display found in any ultrabook. The new Blade Stealth 13 starts at $1,800 and is available for order today. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
HBO Max Will Launch May 27th With 'Friends,' 'Doctor Who,' 'Looney Tunes,' and More
AT&T HBO Max May 2720How-To Geek / 8h
HBO Max, the latest streaming service vying for your dollars, just announced a launch date—May 27th. The service will house HBO and Warner Media offerings, including DC movies, Friends, Doctor Who, and several originals. But at $14.99, it’s one of the most expensive streaming options you can buy. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Google Shopping Waives Listing Fees for Businesses
25How-To Geek / 8h
Operating a small business during a global pandemic is, predictably, very difficult. But Google’s newest change to its Shopping platform should help small businesses save some much-needed cash. Starting April 27th, Google will permanently waive all listing fees for businesses on its Shopping platform. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Latest 'Super Mario Maker 2' Update Will Let You Create an Entire Game
Super Mario Maker 225How-To Geek / 8h
Super Mario Maker 2 is a fun way to pass the time. But the main downside to the “maker game” is that you create disconnected levels. If you built 30 levels, you have to pick them one by one to play them. Now, with Nintendo’s final update to the game coming April 22nd, you can create a whole Super Mario game, complete with an overworld view. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Calm Yourself With Endless Super Mario Clouds
76Gizmodo / 8h
Gizmodo is looking at a lot of net art these days, but you’ll have to scan further than Google Arts and Culture to find it, so we asked net artists for help. Today, critic Paddy Johnson tells us about how a chance meeting with Cory Arcangel changed her life. Read more...
Doctors Say COVID “Attacks” Blood Vessels Throughout Body
1KFuturism / 8h
An international team of researchers say that the coronavirus doesn’t just attack lungs — it also assaults blood vessels throughout the body. “This virus does not only attack the lungs, it attacks the vessels everywhere,” University Hospital Zurich researcher Frank Ruschitzka, who worked on the research, told the South China Morning Post . “It enters the endothelium, which is the defense line of
Americans are poisoning themselves while trying to kill the coronavirus
1KArs Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Bottles of Clorox bleach sit on a shelf at a grocery store. (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan ) From adults creating chlorine gas in their kitchens to toddlers guzzling hand sanitizer, Americans seem to be inadvertently poisoning themselves as they try to defend against the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Since the beginning of March—as the COVID-19 pandemic began raging in the US—calls to
Netflix adds new ‘screen lock’ to stop you from accidentally pausing your shows
Netflix Screen LockMashable / 8h
The feature will be available on Android phones. Read more... More about Entertainment , Netflix , Mashable Video , Streaming Services , and Apps And Software
A bunch of Arturia's music software is on sale for half off
53Engadget / 8h
If you’ve been keeping busy by making music at home, you may be happy to learn that a bunch of Arturia’s software and sound packs are on sale for 50 percent off. The discounts include some of our favorite programs: Analog Labs and Pigments, both of which are $99 in this sale. Buy Analog Labs on Arturia - $99 Arturia has built a solid reputation on its reasonably-priced synths, keyboards and virtu
Jenna Fischer and Rainn Wilson talk friendship and coronavirus anxiety
100+Mashable / 8h
The first few months of 2020 have been absolute trash, but they've also made people far more appreciative of good things in the world. For today's piece of good news, we're happy to announce that there's been yet another virtual reunion between former co-stars of The Office. Since social distancing guidelines went into effect across the country, we've seen John Krasinski catch up with both Steve
FDA approves first at-home COVID-19 test kit
27Mashable / 8h
Soon, you may be able to find out if you have COVID-19 from the comfort of your home. Read more... More about Health , Mashable Video , Coronavirus , Covid 19 , and Coronavirus Testing
This underwear claims you can wear it for weeks — Future Blink
41Mashable / 8h
The underwear claims to clean itself while being breathable and cool to the touch. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Underwear , Future Blink , Tech , and Live Events
Houzz lays off 155 employees, cuts executive salaries
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Houzz , an online platform for home renovation and design, has laid off 155 employees, roughly 10% of its staff, per an internal memo obtained by TechCrunch. Executive salaries also took a cut. The company, last valued at $4 billion, confirmed the content of the memo in a statement to TechCrunch. “Due to the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in the home renovation and design space, and the r
Epic Games launches Fortnite on the Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it
Epic Fortnite Google77TechCrunch / 8h
Epic Games is finally settling its feud — kind of — with Google and putting Fortnite onto the Google Play Store, but the studio sounds pretty pissed about it. When Fortnite launched on mobile in 2018, Epic Games very notably sidestepped the Google Play Store and pushed users to download the title directly from their website, an effort made to avoid the substantial revenue cuts that Google takes f
View of the Hotel Fowler and Selling & May on Monroe near...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
View of the Hotel Fowler and Selling & May on Monroe near Campus Martius, with other businesses along Monroe and a view of the street. Written on original glass negative envelope: “Monroe 1st block, so. side, east from opposite Gie’s old stand, April 21, 1910, 3:00 p.m., clear.” Recorded in glass negative ledger: “LD/Streets-Monroe.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Li
NASA may start using private suborbital flights to train astronauts
NASA Mars Earth 2020100+TechCrunch / 8h
Astronauts may make a second home of space, but even they have a first time going up. NASA is hoping to better prepare its crews for the challenges of space by sending them on suborbital flights from the likes of Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin — suggesting a potentially huge new market for the nascent private spaceflight industry. Speaking at the Next Generation Suborbital Researchers conference
GM exits car-sharing business and shuts down Maven
GM Maven General Motors100+TechCrunch / 8h
GM’s experiment with car sharing is over. The automaker Tuesday said its Maven car-sharing service, which launched in 2016, will shut down for good. Maven had paused service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company sent an email to customers Tuesday that after examining the business, the car-sharing industry and COVID-19, it decided to shutter the service permanently. The Verge was the first to
Pet fostering, adoption is skyrocketing during the coronavirus pandemic
100+Mashable / 8h
Animal shelters all across the U.S. have seen a surge in foster and adoption applications from those stuck at home. We spoke to Muddy Paws Rescue, and Best Friends Animal Society, to see how they're handling the demands. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Adoption , Animal Shelters , Foster , and Coronavirus
Clean All The Things With $5 Scotch Brite Sponges
Lifehacker / 8h
Scotch Brite Sponges | $5 | Amazon Read more...
Austrian Airlines Outlines Plans For Smaller Fleet
62One Mile at a Time / 8h
We’ve heard over and over that many airlines will emerge from this pandemic smaller than in the past. That’s largely coming in the form of airlines retiring planes sooner than they were originally going to. Well, Austrian Airlines has become the latest airline to outline how they’ll shrink. Austrian Airlines grounded, has pessimistic outlook Austrian Airlines suspended regularly scheduled flights
Anti-Quarantine Protests Are Dangerous and Weird
1KWired / 8h
Please don't make them seem more normal than they are.
BoostVC closes $40M fund as revamped ‘sci-fi’ accelerator preps for digital demo day
100+TechCrunch / 8h
BoostVC has been an accelerator known for the unconventional bets it has chased — and is still chasing — trends like blockchain and AR/VR that other investors have long sworn off. Its accelerator program has been as classical as it comes, offering perks like office space and living quarters for a relatively tight group of admitted founders. With the pandemic crisis, BoostVC founder Adam Draper ha
GM's Maven car-sharing service is shutting down
GM Maven General Motors64Engadget / 8h
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed GM’s Maven car-sharing service . Customers are receiving notices that Maven is no longer available “effective immediately.” In its messaging, the company cited business performance, the industry and “what’s going on with COVID-19” as key factors. We’ve asked GM for comment. In a statement to The Verge , global innovation VP Pamela Fletcher said GM had obtained “e
What Is Contact Tracing?
CDC One Coronavirus100+Gizmodo / 8h
Contact tracing is a critical tool for containing a disease outbreak. For COVID-19, it’s also a key part of plans like the World Health Organization’s guidelines for easing distancing restrictions . So what is contact tracing and how does it work? Read more...
Pulumi brings support for more languages to its infrastructure-as-code platform
84TechCrunch / 8h
Seattle-based Pulumi has quickly made a name for itself as a modern platform that lets developers specify their infrastructure through writing code in their preferred programming language — and not YAML. With the launch of Pulumi 2.0 , those languages now include JavaScript, TypeScript, Go and .NET, in addition to its original support for Python. It’s also now extending its reach beyond its core
Charter has 230 infected employees after resisting work-at-home requests
1KArs Technica / 8h
Enlarge / A Charter Spectrum vehicle. (credit: Charter ) More than 230 Charter employees have tested positive for COVID-19, and at least two have died, The New York Times reported today . New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has opened an inquiry into Charter's labor practices and management of employees during the pandemic, a spokesperson for James confirmed to Ars today. Charter has
Google could eliminate VPNs for millions with this new tool
Google Remote Access64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne.../ 8h
As the number of remote workers has surged as a result of the global pandemic, Google Cloud has launched a new security tool designed to allow users to access their company networks remotely without using a VPN . The company's new cloud-based security solution is called BeyondCorp Remote Access and it is actually based on the zero-trust approach that the search giant has used internally for almos
Many AT&T Internet and wireless customers will get HBO Max for free
AT&T HBO Max May 27SlashGear / 8h
Coming alongside the official launch date for WarnerMedia’s HBO Max streaming service, AT&T has announced that many of its existing customers will get access to the platform for free. The perk will be made available to a number of AT&T’s wireless phone service, Internet, and video customers, as well as subscribers who already pay for the HBO network through the … Continue reading
Animal Crossing: New Horizons update serves up art and shrubs
Animal Crossing NHSlashGear / 8h
With Bunny Day all wrapped up, Nintendo has revealed the next major update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The update is dropping later this week, and in addition to delivering the data for a number of upcoming seasonal events, it’ll also be adding two familiar characters to the game: Leif and Jolly Redd. Animal Crossing veterans will know what that … Continue reading
Gotta Say, the Maker Community Is Really Shining These Days
100+Lifehacker / 8h
As the world struggles to deal with mandatory quarantines and isolation, the maker community is thriving and doing what it does best: churning out incredible , innovative , clever , and, sometimes, utterly terrifying creations . Read more...
AMD's latest 3rd-gen Ryzen 3 CPUs start at $99
AMD Ryzen 3 2 B550100+Engadget / 8h
AMD is making its current-generation desktop processors , and some of their supporting technology, a little more affordable. The chipmaker has introduced two new Ryzen 3 chips, the 3.6GHz 3100 and 3.8GHz 3300X, that will be available in May for $99 and $120 respectively. They’re both four-core chips, but they could be significantly more powerful than past models in some tasks — they’re the first
How to Stop Accidental Netflix Skips and Pauses on Android
Netflix Screen Lock37Lifehacker / 8h
It’s always annoying when you are watching a movie on your phone and accidentally stop or skip through it when you adjust your grip and touch the wrong part of the screen. Netflix seems to have heard our collective irritated groan and has added a helpful screen-lock function to its Android app that will make those… Read more...
How to Turn Off Face Unlock on Your Smartphone Now That You're Wearing a Mask
100+Lifehacker / 9h
Most of the time, using your face to unlock your phone is a seamless way to access your device. However, now that we’re all wearing masks while we’re out and about (right?) that feature is more of an annoying nuisance than a great hands-free way to use your device. Read more...
One of our favorite USB-C hubs for laptops is on sale for $30 today
24Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a deal on VAVA's VA-UC006 USB-C hub , which is down to $30 on Amazon when you use the code "ALVMMR83" at checkout. As of this writing, shipping times are longer than usual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , but this is a bigger-than-usual drop from the hub's typical $50-60 going price online. This USB-C adapter is a recommended
Extra Crunch Live: Navigating the pandemic with an equitable lens
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the tech industry has yet again found itself in a vulnerable state. As we saw in the dot-com era, when the economy takes a hit, so do companies, and they need to make critical decisions — whether it’s laying off or furloughing employees, pausing operations in select markets, taking on additional debt or some combination of all four. Given the disproportionate impact th
American Picked The Wrong Week To Raise Checked Bag Fees On Europe Flights
32View from the Wing / 9h
American Airlines today has increased first check bag fees on flights between North American (or Central or South America) and Europe on basic economy fares from $60 to $75. Continue reading ...
Virgin Australia freezes Velocity frequent flyer program as airline enters administration
The Points Guy / 9h
As the coronavirus continues to suppress demand for travel, airlines around the globe are facing unprecedented financial stress. Many are in the process of requesting or have already secured financial aid from their home governments, but some are being left to fend for themselves, and it’s inevitable that we’ll see a number of airlines go bankrupt . The first major casualty occurred yesterday whe
'No Filter' review: How Mark Zuckerberg’s jealousy shaped Instagram
82Engadget / 9h
When Instagram’s two founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krierger, resigned from Facebook in 2018, the move was so sudden even employees were shocked. It later emerged that their departures had come after months of tension with Mark Zuckerberg about the direction of the company and the app’s design. Now we have another explanation for those disagreements: Zuckerberg’s jealousy that his acquisition w
GM shutters Maven car sharing business
SlashGear / 9h
General Motors is shutting down its Maven car sharing service, having already put the business on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic. The automaker launched Maven back in 2016, and up until recently it was operational in seven markets across the US and Canada. Like other such services, Maven offered access to a vehicle when required, without the need to lease … Continue reading
NYSE trading and IPOs won’t halt through COVID-19 says vice chairman
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Trading and IPOs on the New York Stock Exchange will continue through any economic tremors the COVID-19 crisis may cause. That’s according to the NYSE’s vice chairman, John Tuttle , who spoke to TechCrunch on business continuity and how the coronavirus pandemic could impact future operations of the world’s largest stock market. Like much of the commercial universe, COVID-19 has induced some never
Xiaomi Samsung Galaxy Z Flip-like foldable tipped by suppliers
SlashGear / 9h
Two clamshell-style foldable display-toting smartphones were released in the past few months, one from Samsung, the other from Motorola. Both received relatively standard market releases, though both were released in slightly smaller numbers than your average headliner. Now it would appear that Xiaomi wants in on the party, with a rumor springing up about a device with a look that … Continue read
American Airlines Raises Transatlantic Checked Bag Fees… Now?!
500+One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hmmm… I’m not sure whether to think “well, I guess they have time to implement changes now,” or “are they seriously raising checked bag fees at this time?!” American raises transatlantic checked bag fees As noted by JT Genter , for tickets purchased as of today (April 21, 2020), American Airlines has raised checked bag fees for transatlantic basic economy passengers . This applies to those checki
Coronavirus-related Facebook support groups reach 4.5M in US as misinformation and conspiracies spread
Facebook US Coronavirus100+TechCrunch / 9h
Facebook has already come under fire for hosting groups organizing anti-quarantine protests in response to government lockdowns amid the coronavirus outbreak, and those promoting fake coronavirus cures and misinformation . Now it’s trying to figure out what to do with the growing number of COVID-19 community groups on its platform worldwide. In hopes of better educating group admins, the company
How to go on a virtual date during the coronavirus pandemic
Mashable / 9h
Just because you can't see people in person doesn't mean your dating life should suffer. Here are some tips on keeping your dating life going online in the midst of a pandemic. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Relationships , Videochat , Coronavirus , and Virtual Dating
Spotify’s New Podcast Playlists Will Feed Your True Crime Addiction
Gizmodo / 9h
After originally trying to sneak podcast suggestions in with your song recommendations , Spotify has come up with a better way to suggest shows tailored to your tastes: curated podcast playlists. Read more...
How to download YouTube videos
40Mashable / 9h
There are a number of ways to download your favorite YouTube videos for off-site viewing. We take a look at the methods to do so and the legality surrounding it. Read more... More about Tech , Youtube , Mashable Video , Diy , and How To
Trying to build your credit? Consider these secured credit cards
The Points Guy / 9h
In This Post Comparing the best secured credit cards Secured credit card Best for minimum deposit required Annual fee Discover it Secured Earning rewards $200 None Capital One® Secured Mastercard® Card perks $49, $99 or $200 None Citi® Secured Mastercard® Contactless payments $200 None BankAmericard® Secured credit card Higher potential credit line $300 None OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card No
What Is Contact Tracing?
CDC One Coronavirus100+Lifehacker / 9h
Contact tracing is a critical tool for containing a disease outbreak. For COVID-19, it’s also a key part of plans like the World Health Organization’s guidelines for easing distancing restrictions . So what is contact tracing and how does it work? Read more...
Peloton will stream live classes from instructors' homes
68Engadget / 9h
Peloton will begin streaming live classes from its instructors’ homes beginning tomorrow, April 22nd, The Verge reports. As businesses across the country began closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, Peloton kept filming and streaming live classes in its New York City studio. On April 6th, the company announced that it would close its New York and London studios, and since then, users have been
InCountry cashes in on growing demand for data residency services in Middle East
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
To cash in on the growing demand to address data sovereignty issues in the Middle East, San Francisco-based tech startup – InCountry – has opened its Middle East headquarters at Abu Dhabi’s Hub71. Samer Kamal, Vice-President of Product at InCountry, told TechRadar Middle East that data protection and data privacy have been hot topics globally for enterprises as well as consumers. The introduction
Apple’s new Fraggle Rock series was shot on iPhones in its creators’ homes
Apple Fraggle Rock200+TechCrunch / 9h
There are few more messages more timely than the opening line, “Dance your cares away, worry’s for another day” (or is it “worries? ”). Today the familiar Fraggle Rock bass line returns, along with the titular felt underground dwellers, as the first of a new series of mini-episodes hits Apple TV+. Apple’s streaming service will post free short episodes of Fraggle Rock: Rock On! each Tuesday, star
Singapore Bans Chocolate Shops and Snack Production to Combat Coronavirus
100+Gizmodo / 9h
At this point in the global pandemic, most people probably have a rough idea of what is or isn’t considered an essential service. Still, there are differences depending on where you live and today, Singapore’s government released a tightened list of essential services for the country. For the most part, it all makes… Read more...
Here's how to cut your hair at home
28Mashable / 9h
Many states across the U.S. have closed hair salons as part of their stay-at-home orders, but that hasn't stopped our hair from growing. We asked professional hair stylist Cash Lawless to give us some tips and tricks on how to cut your hair at home. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Diy , Beauty , Hair , and Haircut
Daimler and Volvo team on hydrogen trucks – and the stakes are high
SlashGear / 9h
Volvo and Mercedes-parent Daimler have inked a deal on a new hydrogen truck joint venture, building fuel-cell powered haulage and buses for greener transportation. The 50-50 project will see Volvo Group spend around $650 million to jump in, while Daimler contributes its existing work on fuel-cells. Fuel-cells combine hydrogen and oxygen in a complex sandwich of other chemicals, producing electric
That Hunger Games Prequel You Knew Was Coming Just Hired a Director
76Gizmodo / 10h
And he’s very familiar with the franchise, as it turns out: It’s Francis Lawrence , whose filmography also includes The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay—Part 1 and Part 2 . Read more...
‘Fraggle Rock’ mini-series makes a surprise debut on Apple TV+
Apple Fraggle Rock500+Engadget / 10h
As nostalgia continues its reign, Apple TV+ has just launched the first episode of its Fraggle Rock revival. Fraggle Rock: Rock On! brings the cave-dwelling Muppets of the ‘80s to the modern age in a series of mini-episodes that focuses on social distancing . The characters used to travel freely throughout Fraggle Rock -- the titular cave system -- but the passageways have closed off. The Fraggle
Microsoft Surface Book 3 may be a content creation powerhouse
33TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Microsoft is expected to launch the Surface Book 3 in a matter of weeks and a new leak suggests it will offer a major spec upgrade under the hood. The leak, courtesy of tipster Roland Quandt , all but confirms that the Surface Book 3 will feature Intel 10th-generation Comet Lake processors, with the 13-inch model and 15-inch variants set to pack Core i5-10210U and Core i7-10510U CPUs, respectivel
Our Readers' Favorite VPN Is Free for 3 Months When You Subscribe for a Year
36Lifehacker / 10h
Subscribe for 1 Year, Get 3 Months Free | Private Internet Access Read more...
Park Hyatt Auckland Opening Delayed (Again)
100+One Mile at a Time / 10h
While I don’t think any of us have hopes of traveling internationally anytime soon, I’ve been tracking the opening of one particular Park Hyatt, and I figure I might as well keep doing so… Park Hyatt is one of my favorite hotel brands, and for the most part it has been a good few months in terms of new property openings. Just recently the Park Hyatt Kyoto and Park Hyatt Niseko opened, and I’m loo
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active2 can monitor your blood pressure
81Ars Technica / 10h
Press this button to measure your blood pressure. It's apparently going to be just that easy (after setup). [credit: Samsung ] Samsung says it has figured out a blood pressure monitoring application for a smartwatch, and the solution will start shipping on the Galaxy Watch Active2, a Tizen watch that launched last year. Samsung says the app "has been cleared by the South Korea’s Ministry of Food
Head to Dublin this winter with Aer Lingus business-class award space for two
The Points Guy / 10h
Dublin is great any time of year, but I’ve always had an affinity for visiting in the wintertime. The city dresses up nicely for the holidays, with a selection of Christmas markets , decorated bars and good spirits of Dublin locals. Plus, with the gap between the U.S. Dollar and Euro continuing to close, it’s becoming more and more affordable for Americans to visit Europe. So if you’re looking to
How to End a Video Call Politely
100+Lifehacker / 10h
Now that we’re all doing more Zoom calls, Google hangouts and FaceTime sessions, we’ve started to run into that awkward moment where we might be ready to end the conversation, but the other person isn’t picking up the hint—and since most of us are physically distanced and sheltering in place right now, it’s not like… Read more...
New Research: There Might Not Be a Planet Nine After All
300+Futurism / 10h
A new study by astronomers at the University of Pennsylvania brings into question the existence of Planet Nine — a long-suspected ninth planet in our solar system that orbits the Sun beyond Neptune, New Scientist reports . Since 2014, astronomers have proposed a variety of possibilities that could explain strange behavior exhibited by “trans-Neptunian objects” — small celestial bodies that orbit
8BitDo is making a wireless controller for the TurboGrafx-16 mini
71Engadget / 10h
When Konami's TurboGrafx-16 mini finally makes its way to store shelves sometime later this year , you'll be able to kit it out with a wireless controller courtesy of retro peripheral maker 8BitDo. On Tuesday, the company announced a new wireless controller for the upcoming mini console. Naturally, it will work with the PC Engine and CoreGrafx as well. This being an 8BitDo release, it's also comp
Death Stranding PC version delayed and it’s all COVID-19’s fault
Death Stranding JulySlashGear / 10h
If you were looking forward to playing the PC version of Death Stranding, we’ve unfortunately got some sour news for you: you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Originally slated for release in June, Kojima Productions has announced that the PC version of Death Stranding has been delayed. Thankfully, the delay isn’t too severe, but like most delays … Continue reading
T-Mobile Sprint coverage merge: Has your service changed?
Sprint T-Mobile LTESlashGear / 10h
T-Mobile USA and Sprint received approval for their merger after months of negotiations and legal hurdles, now they’re combining their companies in practice. It’s now been several weeks since the merger was closed officially, and today T-Mobile USA enumerated the ways in which the two companies are providing services to one-another’s customers out in the wild. This begins with “broad … Continue r
Save $70 on the latest iPad Mini — and get free stuff, too
Apple iPhone AirPods32Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Get the latest iPad Mini WiFi model with 64GB storage for only $329.99 at Best Buy as of April 21. That's a $70 discount and it also includes free gifts, including Webroot Internet Security with Antivirus , a free month of iCloud storage, and four free months of Apple Music. If you're stuck at home and still have the privilege of working, it's still important to take a step back from your
Dell Technologies offers billions in financing in bid to encourage IT spending
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In an effort to help its customers and channel partners during this trying time, Dell Technologies has launched a new Payment Flexibility Program that includes zero percent interest rates for infrastructure solutions and up to 180-day payment deferrals. The company's financial arm, Dell Financial Services announced the new program which will also make $9bn in financing available this year to help
The iPhone SE is half price at just $199 in this incredible pre-order deal
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The 2020 iPhone SE is officially available to pre-order, and Xfinity Mobile is offering a $200 price cut when you activate a new line and transfer your number . This is a fantastic deal if you're looking for a new phone carrier and want to snag the all-new iPhone for just $199. This iPhone SE pre-order deal from Xfinity Mobile allows you to save $200 when you activate a new line and transfer your
A 'Hunger Games' prequel movie is in development
400+Mashable / 10h
Tributes, it's finally time to re-enter the Games. On Tuesday, Lionsgate announced the multi-billion dollar Hunger Games franchise would return to theaters with an adaptation of Suzanne Collins' upcoming novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Due on shelves May 19, the prequel centers on the 10th annual Hunger Games and a teenage Coriolanus Snow, years before he would become the tyrannical lea
What Does 'Peak Infection' Mean?
200+Lifehacker / 10h
We are now at a point where the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States number in the hundreds of thousands, while the death toll is in the tens of thousands. Although these numbers are grim, the rate of increase is slowing down , a sign that all of our hand-washing, staying at home and physical… Read more...
Coronavirus: Apple and France in stand-off over contact-tracing app
France Apple Google500+BBC News - Technology / 10h
France wants to run a contact-tracing app in the background on iPhones, without Apple's privacy scheme.
This Grad Student Used a Neural Network to Write His Papers
300+Futurism / 10h
Back when artificial intelligence development company OpenAI created the text-writing algorithm GPT-2, it initially said it was too dangerous to release into the world. Of course, it eventually did did release a full version of the neural network . By and large, it turned out that people were more interested in using GPT-2 as an AI dungeon master than churning out the endless torrent of fake news
US begins aid payments to airlines; American, Delta and United among first recipients
The Points Guy / 10h
The U.S. government has made the first $2.9 billion in payroll assistance to airlines, beginning the flow of sorely needed funds from the coronavirus pandemic bailout package. Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines were among the 56 companies that received their first payments on April 20, according to the Treasury Department. Ai
Microsoft 365 is now available worldwide
Microsoft 365 Family200+Engadget / 10h
While users can still purchase the Microsoft Office suite of productivity applications, the company is pushing for a subscription-based future. Today, its Office 365 service takes on the new name of Microsoft 365 -- and though this is mostly a branding exercise, there are several updates that could help workers, students and families get more out of the included apps. AI-powered tools can assist
This Pandemic Exposes the Downsides of Cheap Uber Rides
200+NYT > Technology / 11h
An economic and health crisis is exposing how vulnerable Uber workers really are.
Stop comparing coronavirus to other deadly viruses
Americans Mindshare500+Mashable / 11h
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How to watch the PDC Home Tour: live stream darts online from anywhere
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Fans of live sport haven't had a great time of late, unless you're really scraping the bottom of the barrel and enjoying Belurissian Premier League football. That's all set to changing over the coming weeks, though, as virtual sport really finds it feet with a number of major events. Here's how to watch one of the first, the PDC Home Tour - live stream the darts from anywhere with the help of our
How to grow a quarantine garden when you’re tight on space
200+Engadget / 11h
Throughout both World Wars, the US government encouraged its citizens to “sow the seeds of victory” and plant War Gardens to assist in the fighting effort. Everyday folks were expected to convert every idle plot of land they could muster -- from back yards to school yards -- into gardens; planting, fertilizing, harvesting and storing their crops in order to free up more resources to send to troop
What Virgin Australia’s voluntary administration means for travelers around the world
The Points Guy / 11h
Australia’s second-largest airline Virgin Australia has entered voluntary administration as of April 21, becoming the largest — but not the only — airline casualty of the ongoing coronavirus crisis thus far. The airline grew to a fleet of almost 100 aircraft during its 20 years of operation and, for now, will continue to operate a limited schedule for flights that are considered by the Australian
Can You Be Happy in Quarantine?
56Lifehacker / 11h
With everything going on in the world right now, it may feel impossible (or even selfish) to try to be happy. Gretchen Rubin , author of The Happiness Project , joined us from her home to share some of her tips on how to try to be happy (or at the very least, cope with sadness) at this difficult time. Read more...
AWS and Facebook launch an open-source model server for PyTorch
AWS Amazon Google PyTorch200+TechCrunch / 11h
AWS and Facebook today announced two new open-source projects around PyTorch , the popular open-source machine learning framework. The first of these is TorchServe , a model-serving framework for PyTorch that will make it easier for developers to put their models into production. The other is TorchElastic, a library that makes it easier for developers to build fault-tolerant training jobs on Kube
Zoom backgrounds, how to change, dimensions and more
Zoom One Google DuoSlashGear / 11h
Today we’re taking a peek at the latest update to Zoom video conferencing and the ways in which one might make their background as awesome as possible. Using Zoom, users are able to relatively simply use a custom background (wallpaper, if you prefer) in their video call, thanks to smart sensing “greenscreen” abilities in the app. Zoom also allows the … Continue reading
45 things I've done to kill my never-ending quarantine boredom
49Mashable / 11h
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SpaceX returns to the launch pad, and there are a few things to watch for
300+Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / This first-stage booster previously landed three times. Can it make four on Wednesday's launch attempt? (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX has targeted Wednesday afternoon for the next launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from a pad at Kennedy Space Center. This mission will launch the sixth batch of operational Starlink satellites, bringing the company closer to offering initial broadband Internet acces
Stranger Things and Witcher stars team up in new Fleabag director Netflix film
43TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
After a dose of Stranger Things , The Witcher or Fleabag? Well, this incoming Netflix film looks set to combine parts from all three. Netflix has announced a new Sherlock Holmes movie, featuring Stranger Things' Mille Bobbie Brown and The Witcher's Henry Cavill, with Fleabag director Harry Bradbeer helming the film. It will also star Helena Bonham Carter (Alice in Wonderland) and Sam Claflin (Jou
Vanishing Exoplanet Might Actually Be the Aftermath of a 'Supercatastrophic' Collision
Hubble Fomalhaut Two100+Gizmodo / 11h
A known exoplanet has disappeared from sight, prompting speculation among astronomers that it was never a planet in the first place and is instead the shattered remnants of a celestial smash-up. Read more...
And then there was one: Co-CEO Jennifer Morgan to depart SAP
100+TechCrunch / 11h
In a surprising move, SAP ended its co-CEO experiment yesterday when the company announced Jennifer Morgan will be exiting stage left on April 30th, leaving Christian Klein as the lone CEO. The pair took over at the end of last year when Bill McDermott left the company to become CEO at ServiceNow , and it looked like SAP was following Oracle’s model of co-CEOs, which had Safra Catz and Mark Hurd
ebookfriendly:A house of Charlotte Brontë recreated by Su...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
ebookfriendly : A house of Charlotte Brontë recreated by Su Blackwell in an incredible book art project More
A full season of Animal Crossing events starts this Thursday
Animal Crossing NH200+Engadget / 11h
If you've been using Animal Crossing: New Horizons to escape some of what's going on in the world at the moment, you'll soon have more to do in-game. On April 23rd, the title’s latest free update arrives with a new slate of characters and seasonal events. To start, Nintendo is adding two new non-playable characters who will visit your island to sell you items. The first is Leif the sloth. You may
Apple just announced one of its biggest regional expansions for the App Store ever
App Store Apple Music77Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge / The iPhone 11. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple says that Apple Music will now be available in 52 new countries, and other services including App Store, Arcade, Podcasts, and iCloud will hit 20 more countries. These are the countries and regions that are getting access to services for the first time, according to Apple: The App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and iCloud are
Google switches its Shopping search service to mostly free listings
Google Shopping Free100+TechCrunch / 11h
Google is making a change to its product search offering, meaning that unpaid listings picked by algorithm will dominate results displayed on the Google Shopping tab instead of mostly paid product listings. In a blog post announcing the move, Bill Ready, president of Google’s commerce division, cited the coronavirus pandemic as a catalyst for Google to speed up a pre-existing plan to switch from
Razer’s 120Hz Blade Stealth 13 display makes it the gaming ultrabook to beat
Razer Blade Stealth 13SlashGear / 11h
Razer has updated its Blade Stealth 13 laptop for 2020, throwing in a new 120Hz display and upgraded processor and graphics for what it’s calling the world’s fastest 13-inch gaming ultrabook. Headline feature is undoubtedly the 13.3-inch screen, which can be had with a Full HD matte-finish panel running at 120Hz. That screen promises 100-percent coverage of the sRGB color … Continue reading
These 60GB of data Vodafone SIM only deals will cost you just £8.50 a month
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The SIM only deals market is very competitive right now. Everyone seems to be jumping in to land the absolute best price and win you over with big data or low prices but Mobiles.co.uk is doing something in the middle. On its most popular SIM contract - a 60GB Vodafone plan - you can currently score a pretty large amount of cashback. That takes the starting price of £20 a month way down, offering
Tuesday's Best Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Vizio P-Series TVs, Forever 21 Flash Sale, Aukey Dual Dash Cam, and More
87Lifehacker / 11h
A Cyberpunk 2077 pre-order discount on PS4 , Xbox One , and PC , a price slash on Vizio P-Series 65" and 75" TVs , a Forever 21 flash sale , and an Aukey dual dash cam round out Tuesday’s best deals. Read more...
Daily Crunch: Fandango acquires Walmart’s video service Vudu
Fandango Vudu Walmart84TechCrunch / 11h
A new acquisition should help Fandango expand its streaming efforts, Apple brings its digital services to new countries and new research suggests a higher-than-expected infection rate for COVID-19. 1. Walmart is selling its on-demand video service Vudu to Fandango Details as to how Fandango will specifically leverage Vudu weren’t immediately disclosed, but the company currently operates a four-ye
Stargirl Is a Gentler DC Universe, You Know...for Kids
94Gizmodo / 11h
The DC universe has absolutely dominated the small screen the last few years with half a dozen CW shows , the rare Fox or Epix series , and a robust and increasingly entertaining line up of genuinely good offerings on the DC Universe streaming platform . But despite comic books’ status as kid-friendly fare, the shows DC… Read more...
A guide to credit card security codes: What they are and why it matters
The Points Guy / 11h
If you’re online shopping and get to the final steps, you know what’s coming next — entering your credit card information to process the order. But besides entering a card number and expiration date, you probably will have to enter a security code — a feature on every credit card meant to help verify the card is in your possession. These three or four-digit numbers provide an additional layer of
Make 'Cheater' Blini by Thinning Out Pancake Mix
45Lifehacker / 11h
Due to the surge in fancy home baking, it’s still quite hard to find flour, eggs, and yeast, but mixes remain abundant, pancake mix being among them. I—renowned lazy lady—was already a fan of the complete, just-add-water pancake mix, particularly since I discovered I could use it to create not quite authentic, but… Read more...
'Guild Wars' is getting an update for its 15th anniversary
500+Engadget / 11h
Guild Wars 2 has been one of the most resilient online RPGs to date, persisting since it made the jump from the original Guild Wars back in 2012. Now, hot on the heels of the announcement of the second incarnation’s third expansion , ArenaNet is giving the original game an update in honor of its 15th anniversary. Log in to the original Guild Wars from April 22nd and you’ll find a big celebration
A major fintech startup exec is being minted into NYC’s latest VC
88TechCrunch / 11h
There is massive momentum in fintech right now: regulations are finally opening up, APIs are more widely available than ever before and there is a sense that existing products — both financial and technical — are just not doing the job that consumers and financial professionals demand. With excitement like that, fintech has unsurprisingly seen a veritable explosion of exit activity over the past
8 Ways Hotel Stays Will Be Different To Meet Demands Of Post-Pandemic Guests
50View from the Wing / 11h
For hotels to attract guests they're going to need to be responsive to these customer demands. They need to give guests confidence to stay, and hotels will compete to offer a product that appeals to these sensibilities. Marriott has now outlined their plans for increased health and safety for both employees and guests. But even more change will be coming to the industry. Continue reading ...
Non-Filers, Request Coronavirus Relief Payment for Your Kids by Tomorrow
Oregon IRS Stimulus300+Lifehacker / 11h
If you don’t typically file a tax return, you’re running out of time to request the $500-per-child coronavirus relief payment for your kids. Read more...
Is Your Kid Acting Out, or Just Sad?
100+Lifehacker / 11h
It sounds like yet another sibling argument. Or stomping feet followed by a slammed door. It sounds like loud voices and defiance or those two particularly whiny words parents everywhere love: I’m bored. It sounds like a lot of different things, but what it actually might be is sadness. Read more...
Microsoft Could Reveal a More Affordable Xbox Series X in May
Microsoft Xbox May200+Gizmodo / 11h
Microsoft has been providing a slow drip of Xbox Series X info following its official announcement late last year. Now, a new round of rumors may provide some clues about Microsoft’s next Xbox event and some insight about a cheaper, entry-level version of Xbox Series X. Read more...
Google lets merchants sell for free in its Shopping tab
Google Shopping Free100+Engadget / 11h
With physical retail stores closed due to COVID-19, retailers are being forced to sell exclusively online. To help businesses that may be struggling, Google is making it free for merchants to sell on Google. Beginning next week, search results in the Google Shopping tab will primarily consist of free product listings. Google says this should help both merchants and shoppers. Retailers will get fr
WHO: Only a Tiny Fraction of the Population Has Had COVID
1KFuturism / 11h
During a Monday media briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said “early data suggests that a relatively small percentage of the populations may have been infected” by the coronavirus, The Guardian reports . “Not more than two to three percent.” American infectious diseases expert and the WHO’s lead on COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove told the media that “initially, we see a lower p
How to Compost in Your Apartment
100+Lifehacker / 11h
As part of our new pandemic preparedness lifestyle, many of us have turned to gardening, to the point there are now widespread seed shortages . Given that seeds also need nutrient-rich soil to grow in, you might be wondering about how to turn your food scraps into compost. After all, who wants to pay for compost when… Read more...
Is Innovation Finally Coming To Economy Seats?
300+One Mile at a Time / 11h
Could the COVID-19 pandemic be what finally leads to innovation when it comes to economy seating on airplanes? Innovation has been focused on first & business class Over the years we’ve seen an incredible amount of innovation when it comes to first and business class seats, as airlines have constantly upped their game: In first class we’re seeing fully enclosed suites and even showers In business
Bread makers are selling out. But this one is actually on sale.
58Mashable / 11h
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HBO Max launch date finally confirmed
AT&T HBO Max May 27SlashGear / 11h
For the better part of a year now, Warner Media – the parent company of HBO – has been touting a new streaming service called HBO Max. Meant to be something of a beefed up HBO Now, the new streaming service will look more like Netflix or Hulu when it arrives. In addition to being the new home for all … Continue reading
Get 5 pre-owned video games for $50 when you buy a console at GameStop
28Mashable / 12h
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France Wants Apple to Ease iOS Bluetooth Restrictions. That's a Bad Idea.
France Apple Google72Gizmodo / 12h
A few weeks ago, France announced it was developing its own covid-19 contact-tracing app , dubbed StopCovid. The app, while intended to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus, raised privacy questions, and now, the French government is reportedly tussling with Apple, claiming the company’s iOS Bluetooth policy is… Read more...
Give Your Gadgets an Exta Lifeline with RAVPower’s 20100mAh Portable Charger for $10 Off Right Now
Gizmodo / 12h
RAVPower 20100mAh Portable Charger | $58 | Amazon | Use Promo Code KINJA415 Read more...
Nintendo Switch deals still elusive? Get one with this £19/pm Huawei phone deal
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Ever since the UK's lockdown fully kicked in, Nintendo Switch deals have been hard to get your hands on. They re-stock and then instantly sell out. But if you're looking to snag the console and currently need a new phone contract, there's a simple solution. Currently, Virgin Mobile is offering up a free Nintendo Switch when you buy a Huawei P Smart. That means you could get a free console and pho
HBO Max's First Looney Tunes Cartoons Trailer Revels in Modern Day Lunacy
500+Gizmodo / 12h
It’s not quite Space Jam , but it’s something. Read more...
Reorganize during quarantine with The Container Store's spring sale
21Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: The Container Store is having a few major sales, including 25% off kitchen as part of the Annual Kitchen sale, 30% off all Elfa closet solutions, 20% off office storage, and more, as of April 21. This period of being confined to our homes is probably the most many of us have thought about how we organize in a long time — or at least since Marie Kondo. Staring at our walls day after day, it
Here’s Marriott’s plan to fight coronavirus at its hotels
94The Points Guy / 12h
The world’s largest hotel chain has shared the details of its approach for strengthening the cleanliness standards at its hotels as it prepares for a gradual reopening of many countries in the Western world. Just yesterday, TPG predicted that hotel chains would have to begin publicly stating what steps they’ll take to combat the spread of the virus at their hotels to assuage the fears of potentia
How to Use Instagram on the Web From Your Computer
75How-To Geek / 12h
If you spend most of your time working from your computer, you might want to access and use Instagram from your desktop browser. You can browse your feed, talk to friends, and post photos and Stories to Instagram on the web. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Sonos Radio Brings Exclusive Radio Streaming to Sonos Speakers
Sonos Radio Streaming31How-To Geek / 12h
Sonos speaker owners now have access to Sonos Radio, an exclusive streaming platform of 60,000+ local radio stations, genre-based stations, and artist-curated stations by the likes of Thom Yorke, David Byrne, Brittany Howard, and more. Sonos owners can access Sonos Radio for free, starting today. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Working from home and need a scanner? There's a free one built into your iPhone.
Apple iPhone AirPods2KMashable / 12h
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Gotta Say, the Maker Community Is Really Shining These Days
100+Gizmodo / 12h
As the world struggles to deal with mandatory quarantines and isolation, the maker community is thriving and doing what it does best: churning out incredible , innovative , clever , and, sometimes, utterly terrifying creations . Read more...
We found the best cooking courses on MasterClass
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Got a new Switch? Here are some game deals to get you started.
Animal Crossing NHMashable / 12h
The Nintendo Switch has been selling out everywhere Literally . That's what happens when you tell everyone to stay inside right when a new Animal Crossing game releases. Some of us were lucky enough to snag one of the popular handheld consoles before they were gone, though — if you're one of those people, you're going to need more than just Animal Crossing to pass the time. (That is, if you have
HBO Max debuts on May 27th with 10,000 hours of content, including a handful of originals
AT&T HBO Max May 27200+TechCrunch / 12h
AT&T’s WarnerMedia announced last fall its plan was to launch the new streaming service HBO Max in May 2020 for $14.99 per month. Today, we have a solid launch date: May 27th. AT&T has also now revealed its initial programming slate for the new direct-to-consumer service, which includes over 10,000 hours of premium content from both the HBO service and past and present titles from Warner Bros., i
Uber Eats customers have given $3 million in direct contributions to restaurants
400+TechCrunch / 12h
using a new feature on the app designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The milestone caps off a related campaign by Uber Eats to match up to $3 million in contributions made by customers. Uber Eats is sending its $3 million in matched funds to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. The company had previously donated $2 million to RERF. The matching campaign
The Nubia Play brings extreme refresh rates to the budget segment
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Nubia has added a new mid-ranger to its portfolio, which tries to prove that high refresh rates don't necessarily call for high price tags. This new 5G enabled offering has a 6.65-inch full HD plus AMOLED display and an extreme refresh rate of 144Hz and 240Hz touch sampling rate for an accurate and lag-free touch experience, especially when gaming. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and is one
An extended interview with Homeworld designer Rob Cunningham
32Ars Technica / 12h
Video shot by Justin Wolfson, edited by Aulistar Mark. Transcript coming soon. You all have been very vocal in your feedback (thanks to everyone who has taken the time to email!), and we've heard you: you want more War Stories extended interviews, and we're gonna give them to you. So we're happy to present our extended multi-hour chat with Relic's (and now Blackbird Interactive's) Rob Cunningham,
Tuesday's Best Deals: Cyberpunk 2077, Vizio P-Series TVs, Forever 21 Flash Sale, Aukey Dual Dash Cam, and More
87Gizmodo / 12h
A Cyberpunk 2077 pre-order discount on PS4 , Xbox One , and PC , a price slash on Vizio P-Series 65" and 75" TVs , a Forever 21 flash sale , and an Aukey dual dash cam round out Tuesday’s best deals. Read more...
Let's Chat About How Weird This Research Boat Is
1KGizmodo / 12h
I don’t spend much time thinking about boats or marine research these days, as I gave up on the marine biologist dream when I was 9 years old and found out the plesiosaur was extinct. But when I run across a boat as weird as the RP FLIP, as happened to me today, my brain goes into overdrive and it’s all I can think… Read more...
Ofcom: Covid-19 5G theories are 'most common' misinformation
300+BBC News - Technology / 12h
An Ofcom survey suggests the theories are the most commonly seen example of online misinformation.
How Fast Are Your AWS EBS Volumes?
How-To Geek / 12h
Disk speed is an important part of measuring a server’s performance. AWS has many different types of EBS volumes, and it uses a burst-bucket model—similar to T2 instances—to determine your disk’s overall speed. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
How to See a Hidden “Cheat Sheet” of Keyboard Shortcuts on the iPad
71How-To Geek / 12h
If you use a keyboard with your iPad, there’s a quick and easy shortcut that will show a “cheat sheet” of available keyboard shortcuts while using most Apple apps and some third-party apps. Here’s how to use it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Green shoots for software companies
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. This morning we’re hunting up “green shoots” for software companies. Green shoots is financial slang for positive signals that could point to an economic recovery — or good news amidst a greater pullback. You can even use the term sarcastically, perhaps noting that unemployment c
Confluent lands another big round with $250M Series E on $4.5B valuation
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The pandemic may feel all-encompassing at the moment, but Confluent announced a $250 million Series E today, showing that major investment continues in spite of the dire economic situation at the moment. The company is now valued at $4.5 billion. Today’s round follows last year’s $125 million Series D. At that point the company was valued at a mere $2.5 billion. Investors obviously see a lot of p
Razer's updated Blade Stealth gets a faster display and GPU
94Engadget / 12h
Last year’s 13.3-inch Razer Blade Stealth was one of the first truly powerful ultrabooks with NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics and a tiny 2.5 pound size, but it still had a few shortcomings. Razer has now addressed many of those the new Razer Blade Stealth 2020 model. It now packs a 120 Hz display for smoother gaming and comes with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU that should boost speeds, too. It also o
Best Buy TV deals: cheap 4K TVs from Samsung, LG, TCL, and more
40TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Snag a cheap TV deal from Best Buy! You can score incredible savings right now on top brand 4K TVs from Samsung, LG, TCL, and more with prices starting at just $259.99. Best Buy's standout TV bargains include the best-selling Samsung 55-inch 4K TV on sale for $349.99 , the TCL 50-inch Roku TV on sale for $259.99 , and the TCL 40-inch Roku TV on sale for just $189.99 . If you're looking for a bigg
Samsung 600MP camera sensor to rival human eye, but why?
SlashGear / 12h
A release from Samsung this morning suggested that the company was hard at work aiming for a 600 megapixel camera sensor for smart mobile devices. But why? When we’ve got smartphones right this minute with camera sensors that capture photos better than even the most fantastic point-and-shoot cameras from only a few years ago. Do we really need to put … Continue reading
Report: Apple’s Chinese contractors cut hours as iPhone demand falls
64Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / A man stands in front of a closed Apple Store in Tokyo. (credit: Viola Kam/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Chinese companies that manufacture iPhones for Apple are cutting back hours and have laid off some workers, the Financial Times reports . Multiple workers told the FT that manufacturing giant Foxconn has paused hiring at its massive plant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. Acc
T-Mobile expands access to 5G now that it owns Sprint
Sprint T-Mobile LTE400+Engadget / 12h
Now that the T-Mobile-Sprint merger is complete , T-Mobile is ready to make some network changes . It’s expanding access to 5G frequencies, and it will allow Sprint customers to use T-Mobile’s 5G if they have a Galaxy S20. T-Mobile is using the 2.5 GHz spectrum it acquired through the Sprint merger to bring 2.5 GHz 5G to customers in Philadelphia. It’s already seeing speeds of 600 Mbps in the cit
COVID-19 means truckers need facemask-aware driver monitoring systems
70Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / A member of UK rave outfit Altern-8, or a driver not wearing his seatbelt? (credit: Eyesight Technologies) After much political to-ing and fro-ing, it seems everyone is now on the same page: people should wear face masks in public while the coronavirus pandemic rages. A mask might not stop you from getting sick, but it may well prevent you from infecting other people. But what happens i
Can you make money on TikTok?
64BBC News - Technology / 12h
Millions of people are logging on to TikTok, but are the biggest influencers making any money?
Best website builders for small businesses in 2020
SEO Google 5 SEJ 202032TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Businesses of all sizes need a website where they can showcase their products and services, as well as communicate with the public. To create a website, many companies use platforms called website builders , which allow you to build anything from a simple single-page website to a professional web store, with no coding or web design experience. Each business will need a website for slightly differ
HBO Max Is Officially Launching Next Month
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HBO’s new streaming service officially has a release date. Read more...
How to Use Ansible Vault to Store Secret Keys
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With most automation, credentials are needed to authenticate and use secure resources. What has always been a challenge is how best to store those credentials securely. Ansible is an automation system that provides software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Geek Trivia: The Introduction Of What Arcade Game Caused a Massive Coin Shortage?
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons update brings a garden shop, new seasonal events and more this week
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a brand-new update on April 23 that adds a bunch of exciting new features to the popular Nintendo Switch game. There are two new island visitors to meet: a green-fingered sloth called Leif
