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Tom Hanks thanks hospital workers, acknowledges strange times in at-home 'SNL' opening monologue
Tom Hanks SNL Saturday6KMashable / 12h
Tom Hanks' opening monologue for this special made-from-home edition of Saturday Night Live was both a reminder of the weirdness of our current situation, and the lighthearted, soothing balm we need right now. "It's good to be here though it is also very weird to be here," he says, acknowledging that "it is a strange time to try to be funny." He talks about his COVID-19 diagnosis, joking about Au
The New Math Bridge Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem
7KWired / 7h
Two papers, representing the work of more than a dozen mathematicians, have finally figured out how to connect two realms that were once seen as distant.
Last Night's Saturday Night Live Featured a Weird, Dark Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Parody
4KGizmodo / 9h
Last night, NBC aired a historic, all-remote episode of Saturday Night Live , with a full run of sketches from performers who, due to the novel coronavirus, couldn’t actually be in the same place. And the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles played a significant role, for some reason. Read more...
Samsung Gear S3 and Gear Sport might get Bixby to replace S Voice
SlashGear / 7min
After almost a decade in service, or rather a decade of not being used that extensively, Samsung has finally decided to retire the not-so-smart S Voice. It’s really not a big deal for Samsung phones from the past three or so years as those have already moved over to Bixby. It’s not the same case for some of Samsung’s still … Continue reading
Location Tracking, DIY Face Masks, and the Stalk Market: Best Gizmodo Stories of the Week
Gizmodo / 9min
Happy Easter, everyone! Or, as I like to call it, “The Day Before I Regret Eating All Those Chocolate Bunnies.” Here’s a question for you, dear reader: Do you start with the ears or the tail first? Or, if you failed decision-making 101 in adulting school and now break out in a nervous sweat at the very idea of… Read more...
Apple AirPower charging mat might still happen after all
SlashGear / 43min
Apple is a company that takes its products and its announcements very seriously. So seriously that when it cancels and already announced product, it is treated almost like a scandal or a tragedy or both. The most recent example of that is the axed AirPower wireless charging mat that partially became a butt of jokes before it was formally canceled. … Continue reading
Virginia Passes Landmark Clean Energy Legislation
Gizmodo / 45min
On Sunday, Virginia became the first southern state to commit to transition to clean energy by 2050 when Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Clean Economy Act into law. Read more...
LG Velvet phone marks the end of LG G and V series
LG Velvet Phone NewSlashGear / 1h
LG Electronics, specifically its mobile division, is undergoing a shift. For years it has been bleeding despite putting out commendable if not excellent phones and innovative features. In some cases, like the modular LG G5 and this latest dual screen breed, it may be just way ahead of its time. In other cases, it might be a matter of marketing … Continue reading
Samsung Finally Says Bye to Its S Voice Assistant
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Samsung is pulling the plug on its S Voice assistant, the company’s first attempt to compete with Apple’s Siri, on June 1 of this year. In reality, Samsung itself pushed S Voice aside with the launch of its new assistant, Bixby, a few years ago. But now the company is making it official. Bye-bye S Voice. Read more...
15 inspiring 'Game of Thrones' quotes to live by
20Mashable / 1h
Regardless of how you feel about the ending of Game of Thrones , it was the world's favorite TV show for a long, long time. Popular for its twists, intrigue, characters, and great dialogue, Thrones is still endlessly quotable years after any given episode aired. Westeros was a wild, terrifying place, and the kinds of people who lived there had a hard wisdom about them, some of which is pretty app
Light-emitting silicon overcomes a major obstacle to denser, faster chips
100+Engadget / 1h
The push for ever-smaller chips has been running into more and more obstacles, including the very limits of silicon — while optical connections would allow for denser, speedier processors by eliminating heat and energy issues, silicon is lousy at emitting light. Or rather, it was. Eindhoven University of Technology researchers have developed what they say is the first silicon alloy that can emit
How to watch Run online: stream the new show from anywhere
64TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Reuniting Fleabag creators Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Vicky Jones, this new comedy-drama looks to have smash-hit written all over it - read on to find out how to stream Run online, no matter where in the world you are. The show follows Ruby (played by Emmy-winning Nurse Jackie star Merritt Wever) who walks out on her comfortable suburban family life to reunite with Billy, her former college boyfrie
Elon Musk explains why Tesla's Model 3 has an in-cabin camera
200+Engadget / 3h
Tesla’s Model 3 has shipped from the start with a camera pointing at the cabin, but it has gone unused ever since. What’s it for? You won’t have to wonder much longer. Elon Musk has confirmed that the camera is there to support Tesla’s eventual robo-taxi plans . Since you won’t be in the car yourself when it’s picking up rides, the camera will provide video evidence if passengers trash the interi
You Can Watch These Apple TV Plus Shows For Free
Lifehacker / 3h
Now that a lot of us are spending more time at home, a number of streaming services have started to offer longer free trials or access to some of their original content for free. Read more...
This Fan Film Features a Martial Arts Showdown Between Batgirl and Lady Shiva
46Gizmodo / 3h
Lady Shiva, despite being incredibly cool, hasn’t gotten a lot of play in adaptations of the DC Universe. But she should: she’s a brilliant martial artist and the mother of Cassandra Cain, one of the Bat family’s most interesting characters. So a chance to see her square off in live action, even if it’s not official,… Read more...
When a Gaming Fantasy Is Eerily Close to Reality
4KNYT > Technology / 4h
Plague Inc. has been around for eight years. In the coronavirus crisis, it’s tapping into fears but also offering comfort.
Sunday's Best Deals: Garmin Vivoactive 4S, Crocs Sandals, The Last Jedi Steelbook, and More
Amazon Ninja Daily28Lifehacker / 4h
A sale on the Garmin Vivoactive 4S, spend $100 to get $50 at Western Rise , The Last Jedi Steelbook , $18 Crocs sandals , and more top Easter Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
The 1985 United Airlines Pilots Strike Still Brings Out Bitterness
26View from the Wing / 4h
The Summer From Hell was the United Airlines pilot work slowdown in 2000. It was disruptive enough that my own memories of flight delays and cancellations are still fresh. But it’s the United’s 1985 pilot strike that still engenders bitterness, thirty five years later. Continue reading ...
Google Pixel 4 drops to $449 at Best Buy
Google Pixel 4 4A Android100+Engadget / 4h
Google’s Pixel 4 is already seeing the kind of steep discounts you’d normally expect toward the end of a smartphone’s lifecycle. Best Buy is selling the flagship phone for $450 with same-day activation, or a sizeable $350 off the usual price. The larger Pixel 4 XL, meanwhile, has dropped a similar amount to $550 . You’ll have to pay an extra $50 if you’d rather not activate with a carrier, but th
So, Why Was a Tiger Able to Get a Coronavirus Test?
100+Gizmodo / 4h
Nationwide shortages of coronavirus tests and related supplies have left some of America’s most vulnerable populations at risk and flying blind in the face of this pandemic, and it’s led to some serious side-eye whenever reports come in that yet another rich and/or powerful so-and-so was able to secure a test. So when… Read more...
Olympus and Leica Are Offering Free Photography Courses Right Now
98Lifehacker / 4h
If you’ve been using your time social distancing to work on your photography skills, then now you have a few more ways to do it. Read more...
Credit utilization ratio: What is it and how it affects your credit score
The Points Guy / 5h
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. When it comes to personal finance (including getting the best credit cards), your credit score plays a large role. Creditors use it as a barometer for how trustworthy you are as a borrower. One of the main factors used in determining your score is credit utilization, which is a term not everyone is super familiar wit
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Discharged From Hospital After Coronavirus Treatment
300+Gizmodo / 5h
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after receiving treatment for covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. According to the New York Times , Johnson will not immediately resume his duties as prime minister and will be taking some time to recover. Nonetheless, he… Read more...
What do we do with the positives?
100+TechCrunch / 5h
Here come the blood tests, and it’s about time. Serosurveys , to determine what percentage of populations have already contracted COVID-19. And, individually, tests to indicate whether you, too, already caught it, but suffered only mild symptoms, or none at all. In America alone, millions will soon be recovered from COVID-19 infection . Half the people I know, including myself, seem to have had S
Chase Offering 5x Points With DoorDash & Tock
21One Mile at a Time / 5h
Given how much consumer behavior has changed in the past several weeks, suffice to say that many credit card bonus categories aren’t as useful as they used to be. For example, at this point I think many of us would trade in bonus points on airfare and hotels for bonus points on toilet paper. Along those lines, we’ve seen some card issuers get creative with bonus categories, and you can now add Ch
How to watch Killing Eve online: stream season 3 from anywhere
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
It's back! Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Killing Eve returns for a third season and its stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are still in the midst of their endless cat-and-mouse game. Ready to jump right back in? Here's how to watch Killing Eve online and stream season 3 no matter where you are in the world. It's safe to say that Killing Eve was a critical hit when it was first released, one that was praise
Tiger King's new episode is a big disappointment
56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
Tiger King, the 7-episode documentary series on Netflix about now-imprisoned big cat park owner Joe Exotic, has been hotly discussed since it debuted on the streaming service in March. Now, in the wake of its enormous success, Netflix has added what's listed as a 'new episode'. The Tiger King and I is an aftershow-like series of interviews with people featured in the documentary, hosted by Commun
Hi Fly repatriation mission one of the longest A340-300 passenger flights ever flown
The Points Guy / 5h
The COVID-19 outbreak continues to wreak havoc on the aviation industry, with airlines parking planes and cutting back or completely suspending their operations . Rapidly-changing flight schedules have made it difficult, if not impossible, for stranded travelers to return home , and coronavirus-related restrictions have only exacerbated the problem. Governments have turned to repatriation flights
Apple shares more details of how COVID-19 contact tracing will work
400+Engadget / 5h
Apple and Google shared a fair amount about their COVID-19 contact tracing plans with their joint announcement, but they still left some gaps. However, Apple has been willing to fill in a few of the blanks in a follow-up with The Verge . The company is aware of the limitations of Bluetooth and that tracing apps can factor in the duration of proximity into alerts to reduce the chances of false ala
Simone Biles takes viral handstand challenge to new, pantsless heights
100+Mashable / 6h
Gymnast Simone Biles is using her quarantine time to dunk on superheroes. On Saturday, the four-time Olympic gold medalist took Tom Holland's shirtless handstand challenge — previously completed by Holland, his Spider-Man: Far From Home co-star Jake Gyllenhaal , and more on-screen heroes — to new heights with her own pantsless spin. The challenge typically requires the competitor put on a shirt w
Data: How Many People Are Still Flying?
100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
We know that demand for air travel has plummeted , as we’ve seen airlines cut capacity unlike ever before. TSA reveals how many people are flying Just how much has traffic through US airports declined? Well, rather helpfully the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been publishing data on how many passengers have passed through US airport checkpoints each day, with a comparison to how
Daisy Ridley Has Some Diplomatic Thoughts About the Backlash to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
300+Gizmodo / 6h
Comments about quality aside (those are for a different type of post entirely), it can be readily agreed that a lot of people really did not like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , and it is also clear that those people were very vocal about their opinions. As an actor working on a film with such a harsh reception,… Read more...
Sunday's Best Deals: Garmin Vivoactive 4S, Crocs Sandals, The Last Jedi Steelbook, and More
28Gizmodo / 6h
A sale on the Garmin Vivoactive 4S, spend $100 to get $50 at Western Rise , The Last Jedi Steelbook , $18 Crocs sandals , and more top Easter Sunday’s best deals. Read more...
Apple Maps will soon show you COVID-19 testing sites
Apple Maps Covid 19200+Mashable / 6h
Those with access to Apple Maps will soon be able to use the app to find COVID-19 testing sites. First spotted by 9to5Mac , the tech giant is allowing healthcare providers, hospitals, and other businesses to submit an application for their specific testing locations. Once a location is approved, it'll appear right on Apple Maps. The portal to fill out an application is currently live. All provide
Don't Forget to Cancel All Those Free Trials You're Signing Up For
71Lifehacker / 6h
Now that we’re spending a lot more time at home, everyone from online streaming services to digital schools are offering longer-than-normal free trials to give people something to do while they’re at home. Read more...
The best podcasts to binge that tell one hell of a story
100+Mashable / 6h
Great podcasts always transport us, but there's something unique about the limited series that inspires an even more ravenous audio binge. Podcasts are already an ideal storytelling medium, bringing us back to humanity's most ancient form of entertainment through oral traditions. But the constraints of a limited series only enhance those fundamental qualities that can make podcasts such transport
Air France A330 Shot At In Congo
200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Well this is downright puzzling… Air France was operating repatriation flight Air France is operating a lot of repatriation flights at the moment, and yesterday the airline operated a flight from Paris to Pointe-Noire, in the Republic of the Congo. The flight was operated by an Airbus A330-200 with the registration code F-GZCK . This was a 17 year old A330. The flight was supposed to spend the ni
Here’s where to buy old airplane parts you can repurpose at home
The Points Guy / 6h
At TPG, most of us consider ourselves avgeeks. Some are more versed than others, but we all share a love of travel and an appreciation for the incredible machines that make it possible. It’s an unfortunate aspect of the aviation industry — eventually, planes are phased out or retired, either because of age, to make room for newer aircraft or because of changing airline needs. A few TPGers have ha
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review: Come sail away with me
Animal Crossing NHSlashGear / 7h
If you’ve read or watched anything related to Animal Crossing: New Horizons over the past month, you’ve probably heard people say that it’s a remedy for a world in crisis. Indeed, it almost seems like the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons was perfectly timed, giving fans a much-needed escape from the uncertainty and tension of day-to-day living during a … Continue reading
Tech for good during COVID-19: Pivots and partnerships to help people deal
200+TechCrunch / 7h
Some of us have learned how to be uniquely scrappy during this pandemic. I’m talking socks as masks and chickpea water as a vegetarian egg-white replacement type of scrappy. And you will learn in this week’s installment of Tech For Good startups are no exception. Companies around the world are pivoting and partnering their way into helping us navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is a list of som
In the Newest Doctor Who Short, Rory Dictates His Biography
400+Gizmodo / 7h
Doctor Who has adapted well to quarantine times . A litany of the show’s most prominent writers and actors have stepped up to create and sometimes film short stories about the world of the Doctor, paying homage to the show’s long history and giving fans something fun to think about during the stressful lockdowns… Read more...
Instagram Live streams are now viewable on the web
200+Engadget / 7h
Now that you’re likely staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might not be as inclined to watch live Instagram feeds on your phone... and now, you don’t have to. Users (including Engadget) have noticed that Instagram Live streams recently became viewable on the web. The experience is familiar and supports two-person streams, but takes advantage of the extra screen space to keep comment
Cheap thrills: 10 inexpensive or free alternatives to top international attractions
The Points Guy / 7h
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That includes ceasing travel. We are publishing some travel guides because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. Whatever your next big destination may
Boris Johnson discharged from hospital following coronavirus care
200+Mashable / 7h
Boris Johnson has returned home. After a week battling "persistent" coronavirus symptoms, the British Prime Minister left London's St. Thomas' Hospital on Sunday to continue his recovery at his country house, Chequers. Johnson announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 27, was admitted to the hospital in early April, and spent three nights in the intensive care unit after his symptom
ACLU Sues Baltimore Police Department Over Aerial Surveillance Program
500+Gizmodo / 8h
On the first day of April, Baltimore officials approved a deal between the Baltimore Police Department and Ohio-based company Persistent Surveillance Systems to use drones equipped with high-resolution cameras in order to spy on the city’s residents through around-the-clock surveillance despite formal objections filed… Read more...
9 awesome features you might not know about Google Flights
24The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That includes ceasing travel. We are publishing some travel guides because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. TPG doesn’t advise booking trips for t
The Great TPG Bakeoff: We tested out Hilton DoubleTree’s chocolate chip cookie recipe
49The Points Guy / 8h
Anyone who has stayed at a Hilton DoubleTree knows that the chocolate chip cookies are amazing. It’s a signature of the hotel collection, and many travelers (including almost everyone at TPG) look forward to getting that freshly-baked cookie whenever we check in. Though it may be a while before we find ourselves checking into our favorite Hilton DoubleTree again, you can still enjoy those freshly
LG's 'Velvet' phone is the start to the company's revamped design strategy
LG Velvet Phone New61Mashable / 8h
It's getting tough to tell new smartphones apart from the old ones based solely on the number in their titles. Which is why LG is ditching the concept entirely by naming its latest phone the LG Velvet. In a press release , LG explained the Velvet is the first device that will launch as part of its new branding strategy. Specifically it's "moving away from alphanumerical designations in favor of f
10 travel accessories you can also use at home
The Points Guy / 8h
Travel accessories can be indispensable when flying, staying in unfamiliar destinations or touring a new city. Many TPG staff members (and readers) won’t leave home without their trusty noise-cancelling headphones for the airplane, a blackout sleep mask for that hotel room or a handy reusable water bottle. But you can also use many travel accessories at home. In fact, for those acclimating to a n
Apple, Google reportedly team with UK's NHS on COVID-19 tracing app (updated)
100+Engadget / 8h
Apple and Google have said they’re working together on COVID-19 contact tracing , and that might just include collaboration with specific healthcare providers. The Times sources claim the two tech companies are working with the UK’s National Health Service on an app to trace people who’ve come close to those infected with the new coronavirus. Like the companies have publicly discussed, it would u
The cheapest Michelin-starred meals around the world
35The Points Guy / 9h
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That includes ceasing travel. We are publishing some travel guides because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. When you conjure up images of a Michel
IKEA Fyrtur smart blinds with assistant support arrive online in the US
SlashGear / 9h
Back in October, IKEA finally launched its Fyrtur smart blinds in the United States, though they weren’t available to purchase online. That availability was very limited, however, with the blinds only being available to purchase in some IKEA stores, and only in certain sizes. That has slowly changed and now smart home enthusiasts have noticed that the blinds can be … Continue reading
The best apps for keeping calm during turbulent moments
The Points Guy / 9h
Whether you’re dealing with turbulence mid-air or on the ground, both virtual and literal bumps can be difficult to handle. Be it a stressful travel situation, anxiety at home or anything else that’s overwhelming you, here are nine calming apps to use on a plane, at home or anywhere else you need to find some zen. 1. Insight Timer (Screenshot courtesy of iTunes) With a library full of tens of tho
twixnmix: Heavyweight boxer Joe Louis in 1936
27Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
twixnmix : Heavyweight boxer Joe Louis in 1936
Points and miles kept me from getting trapped in Central America
The Points Guy / 9h
Before the world went crazy a few weeks ago, I ventured out on a trip with my mom to Nicaragua to review Calala Island , the private island resort bookable with World of Hyatt points . While my stay went smoothly, the same cannot be said of my journey home. Why? Because although it had been perfectly simple to fly into Managua Airport, by the time we tried to leave, governments around the world h
Something You Can Do To Thank Airline Employees Making Masks
View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
How to book Aer Lingus award tickets with Avios
The Points Guy / 10h
Aer Lingus sits in a curious position. It is owned by the same parent company as British Airways (IAG) but yet is not a Oneworld member . This doesn’t preclude a loyal British Airways Avios collector from benefiting from Aer Lingus, as the Irish flag carrier also uses Avios as its frequent flyer mileage currency. What’s more, you can freely transfer Avios between your British Airways Executive Cl
LG's curvy premium phone will be called 'Velvet'
LG Velvet New Smartphone100+Engadget / 10h
LG isn’t just hoping that a brand new design language will woo you to its next smartphone — it thinks the name will, too. The company has revealed that its curved-edge premium phone will be named Velvet to convey its “smoothness and premium softness.” Whether or not that badge has its intended effect, it’ll represent a significant break for a company that has insisted on numeric naming schemes fo
tofuist: 本草図説「アナウサギ」 高木春山
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
tofuist : 本草図説「アナウサギ」 高木春山
How to Get Rid of Two Apps Side-by-Side on an iPad
56How-To Geek / 10h
While using your iPad, you may end up with two app windows on the screen by accident due to multitasking features called Slide Over and Split View. The extra app window can be frustrating to remove if you don’t know the right gestures. Here’s how to do it. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
5 things I like about the PS5 DualSense Controller... and one I don't
60TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Sony has revealed its new PS5 controller, and in the process it's ditched the iconic DualShock name in favor of a new moniker… DualSense. When I first saw pictures of the PS5 DualSense controller I was really unsure. And to an extent, I'm still not sold… but it is slowly winning me around. I've grown up with PlayStation, I've owned every generation of Sony's games console, and thus I've grown acc
Valve patent hints at a new Steam Controller
96TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Valve may not have had much success with its original Steam Controller but a recently published patent suggests that the company could be considering another version. The original Steam Controller launched in 2015 but, after four years of struggling to find its feet, it was discontinued and finally sold out at the tail end of 2019. In our review for the controller we rated it three stars out of f
'SNL' sketch shows us what dating might look like in a post-quarantine world
Tom Hanks SNL Saturday83Mashable / 10h
Saturday Night Live gives us a glimpse into what the post-quarantine dating scene might look like when this pandemic finally comes to an end. The sketch is titled "How Low Will You Go?" if that gives you any indication of how desperate SNL thinks we'll get. It's centered around "sexy singles just getting out of that quarantine," who are looking to be matched up with anyone at this point. In a typ
USDA warns Healthy Choice chicken bowls recalled over small rocks
24SlashGear / 11h
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a recall notice from Arkansas company Conagra involving its Healthy Choice chicken bowl products. According to the recall, these items may contain small rocks mixed in with the food, putting consumers who purchased them at risk. The unexpected material was discovered after some buyers reported finding the rocks in their food. The … Continue re
Geek Trivia: What Ancient Festival Was A Precursor to Modern April Fools Day Celebrations?
How-To Geek / 11h
Foolaria Festiva May-Cat Prankairius Hilaria Think You Know the Answer?
The Beats noise canceling headphones hit lowest price ever at Best Buy - today only!
48TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Best Buy's one-day sale is happening now and includes massive price cuts on best-selling Beats headphones, which include the Beats Studio 3 that are on sale for $179.99 . That's a $170 discount and the lowest price we've found for the wireless earphones. If you're on the hunt for earbuds that are best suited for at-home workouts, Best Buy also has the Powerbeats 3 earbuds on sale for just $79.99
lespalimpsestes: Marble Statue of Seneca, photograph by Louise...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
lespalimpsestes : Marble Statue of Seneca, photograph by Louise Laffon , part of a series of photographs documenting works in the Musée Napoléon III, from the Campana Collection, albumen print, ca.1864
How to Save an Excel Sheet as a PDF
51How-To Geek / 11h
Saving an Excel spreadsheet as a PDF can be confusing, and the finished file often looks different from how we want it to be presented. Here’s how to save a sheet as a readable clean PDF file. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Apple one-day sale at Best Buy: deals on the iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro
Apple Today MacBook44TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Best Buy's one-day Easter sale includes incredible deals on best-selling Apple devices. You can score massive price cuts on the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac display. Today only, you can get the 13-inch MacBook Air on sale for $899.99 , a $500 discount on the 15-inch MacBook Pro, and the 21-inch iMac 4K display on sale for $1,049.99 . As we mentioned above, these incredible deals are only av
Stockholm’s Subway Network Is the World's Longest Art Walk
500+Wired / 11h
Photographer David Altrath engaged in his own form of social distancing to capture these photographs when commuters weren’t around.
LG teases an upcoming Velvet flagship phone, with its all-new design
LG Velvet Phone New98TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
LG's next flagship phone will be called the LG Velvet, the company has announced – and it's going to come with the reimagined design that we saw a preview of earlier this week. It seems LG is going to reveal this phone bit by bit: after those early design sketches, we now have a few more details via an official press release . There's talk of "distinctive designs" and "tactile elegance", and a mo
Expect A Lot Less International Travel For A Long Time
200+View from the Wing / 11h
There's this idea out there that 'once this is over' (whatever this is, the first phase of lockdowns or the immediate virus threat) travel will turn back on like a light switch. I do not expect that to happen. More travel will start back up domestically. International travel will take a lot longer to recover. Some parts of the world won't get through the virus as quickly as others. It'll take lon
After Math: Look at all this free stuff
200+Engadget / 11h
As Americans hunker down to see how the coronavirus quarantine plays out (so far, not great) some households now grapple with a secondary pandemic: boredom. But even if you’ve hit level 256 of Netflix, fear not! If this week’s headlines were any indication, plenty of companies are happy to give you a free taste of their wares. Engadget EA's FIFA 20 tournament pits real footballers against each ot
Celebs share rumors linking 5G to coronavirus, nutjobs burn cell towers
1KArs Technica / 11h
(credit: Carl Lender / Flickr ) Wireless technology has enjoyed a long history with fears based on vague accusations that it causes health issues and claims that some people are " electrosensitive ." Those fears have been maintained by a handful of ambiguous studies that suggested hints of possible links between cell phone use and cancer, but most of these studies had significant issues . And ple
'SNL's' Kate McKinnon shows us how to workout at home as Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Tom Hanks SNL Saturday300+Mashable / 11h
On Saturday Night Live this weekend, Kate McKinnon came back as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This time, she swapped the black robe for a sweatshirt to show us all how to really exercise at home. Because, we all know that even in quarantine, RBG never misses a workout. The full body workout targets everything from your abs, gams, and tuchus, to your chicken wings and critical thinkin
Digital hoarders: “Our terabytes are put to use for the betterment of mankind”
400+Ars Technica / 12h
Think we prefer the album version, but OK, sure Top of the Pops Today perhaps more than ever, data is ephemeral. Despite Stephen Hawking's late-in-life revelation that information can never truly be destroyed, it can absolutely disappear from public access without leaving a trace. It’s not just analogue data, either. Just as books go out of print, websites can drop offline, taking with them the w
AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard review
The Points Guy / 12h
AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard Overview The AAdvantage Aviator Business Mastercard is a well rounded option for frequent AA flyers with a top-notch sign-up bonus of up to 75,000 miles. While the card isn’t the most rewarding for ongoing spending, perks like the first checked bag free, annual companion certificate and 5% annual bonus on miles earned with the card make the Aviator Business
This Samsung 65-inch 4K TV gets a $300 price cut at Best Buy - today only!
56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Best Buy's one-day sale is happening right now and includes incredible deals on 4K TVs like the Samsung 65-inch QLED TV that's on sale for $799.99 . That's a $300 discount and the best price we've found for the big-screen smart TV. The 65-inch QLED TV delivers a premium viewing experience thanks to the 4K resolution and Quantum Dot technology which results in over a billion shades of brilliant co
How to Share Wi-Fi Passwords From Android to Any Smartphone
80How-To Geek / 12h
Starting with Android 10, phones running Google’s mobile OS can share Wi-Fi passwords between handsets using a QR code. All the recipient has to do is open the default camera app on their iPhone or Android device to scan the code and instantly connect to the Wi-Fi network. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
baylordigitalcollections: A Ballad of the Road: And Other Poems...
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
baylordigitalcollections : A Ballad of the Road: And Other Poems by May Probyn, 1883. Collection 19th Century Women Poets Collection Source Baylor University, Armstrong Browning Library, Waco, TX Full Item http://digitalcollections.baylor.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ab-wpc/id/39627 Citation Information Baylor University Libraries Digital Collections, Baylor University, Waco, TX. Please email digitalco
Get a free Google Home Mini and save on this Samsung 55-inch 4K TV at Best Buy
80TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Best Buy is having a massive 1-day sale with incredible deals throughout the site like the best-selling Samsung 55-inch 4K TV on sale for just $349.99 . Best Buy is not only discounting the TV, but the retailer is also throwing in a free Google Home Mini with your purchase. The Samsung 55-inch TV features smart capabilities, so you can stream your favorite movies and TV shows all in one place usi
'SNL' Zoom call spoof highlights hilarious pains of video conferences
Zoom Yuan1KMashable / 12h
We've all been in this Zoom call. In this Saturday Night Live sketch, highlighting a piece of technology that has quickly taken over our lives, Aidy Bryant and Kate McKinnon play two incompetent receptionists. Bryant brings her laptop into the bathroom while McKinnon turns off the camera and switches to an avatar of Wayne Brady. Both eventually start crying. "We ruined the Zoom," McKinnon sobs. I
Gig Work Relief, Auto Care, and More Car News This Week
72Wired / 12h
Ride-sharing drivers qualify for jobless benefits—with a catch. Plus, Google and Apple say they can track Covid-19 patients and still protect privacy.
Big Data Could Undermine the Covid-19 Response
100+Wired / 12h
Blind spots in location tracking data can threaten both public health and human rights.
9 exciting points hotels still set to open this year
The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. Health officials note that the fastest way to return to normalcy is to stop coming in contact with others. That includes ceasing travel. We are publishing some travel guides because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. TPG doesn’t advise booking trips for t
The ultimate guide to the Delta SkyMiles shopping portal
20The Points Guy / 12h
Editor’s note: At TPG, our top priority is providing our readers with the information needed to make educated decisions about travel and your rewards-earnings strategy. This is not the best time to travel, domestically or internationally, as airlines have cut major parts of their route network. But we are sharing this information to provide value for future travel once coronavirus concerns have s
How to Enable Parental Controls in Discord
How-To Geek / 12h
Although Discord doesn’t have modern parental controls, the application does have several features you can use to restrict communication from unwanted parties and block content identified as inappropriate. Keep your kids safe while gaming online with their friends with these easy steps. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Call of Duty: Warzone update brings back three-player squads
Warfare Warzone ThreeSlashGear / 12h
Only a few days after the release of the game’s third season comes the return of three-player squads in Call of Duty: Warzone. The option returned on Friday, April 10, through a playlist update, according to Infinity Ward. The four-player squads mode remains available in the game, as does the Solos mode that was added back in mid-March; Duos remains … Continue reading
How to Combine PowerPoint Presentations
24How-To Geek / 13h
It’s difficult for two or more people to work on a PowerPoint presentation simultaneously, as Office doesn’t have the same collaboration features offered by Google Slides. One way around this problem is to combine PowerPoint
