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Xbox Series X is a ‘beast’ compared to PS5, says ex-PlayStation dev
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The Xbox Series X hardware has been praised by an experienced former PlayStation developer, who believes Sony was “caught off guard” by the console’s impressive specs compared to the PS5 . That’s according to Chris Grannell , an industry veteran who spent almost 14 years at the now-defunct Studio Liverpool, which was responsible for the blisteringly-fast WipEout games. Grannell also spent time at
Instacart announces new COVID-19 policies and plans to hire 250,000 more shoppers
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Instacart’s aggressive hiring spree is continuing due to COVID-19 shelter in place orders. Today, the company announced it is adding 250,000 more shoppers to meet consumer demand, and to help the company return to “one-hour and same-day delivery,” according to a statement. Along with the hiring announcement, Instacart is implementing a slew of new policies, including extended COVID-19 sick pay an
'Parks and Recreation' cast to reunite for socially distanced charity special
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Not even coronavirus can stop Leslie Knope. On Thursday, NBC announced Parks and Recreation would assemble its beloved cast for a one-time charity special benefitting Feeding America — a nationwide network of food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens that serve over 46.5 million people each year. The half-hour reunion is set to air next Thursday, April 30 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, and will feature
Google Assistant tweak boosts its ability to recognize your voice
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Google is making it easier to get personalized results from Assistant even if you share a device with multiple users. The tech giant has upgraded Assistant’s Voice Match feature so that your device can more accurately identify the person speaking to it. Voice Match, as you may know, gives you a way to teach Assistant to recognize your voice. The new and improved version boosts the voice AI’s accu
Galaxy Note 20 changes is a mixed bag of disappointment and hope
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It is often the case that newer phones build upon previous generations, more often adding new features or improving existing ones. There are times, however, when companies have to take a step back and assess the situation which sometimes leads them to drop features instead of adding more. The latest word in the rumor mill is that the Galaxy Note … Continue reading
Canadian Government Backs Off Supporting Airlines Who Stick It To Customers On Refunds
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The U.S. government is clear that airlines must refund passengers whose flights are cancelled . The European Union is clear on this too but airlines have ignored their rules. In fact, European airlines have offered refunds to Americans (or where itineraries touch the U.S.) but not for Europeans (travel that doesn't touch the U.S.). Canada had been clear that airlines do not have to refund passeng
American Airlines moves Morocco to Europe award region
The Points Guy / 1h
While airline alliances are generally rather set in stone, the Oneworld alliance has had an exciting six months. The action kicked off with Delta poaching LATAM out of Oneworld, and carried on into 2020 with Royal Air Maroc joining Oneworld and the announcement that Alaska Airlines would join too . Royal Air Maroc represents a huge addition as it’s the first African airline to join Oneworld, but
Big savings for big sound: get AU$150 off the Sonos Play:5
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This offer is for lovers of big sound – big, powerful Sonos sound. Admittedly, its usual AU$749 retail price is pretty expensive, but even without the substantial discount featured below, the Sonos Play:5 is worth every penny. It's impressively loud – so loud that you won't feel the need to pair it with another speaker for stereo sound, although you do have the ability to do so if you wish. That
HTC has launched a free VR rival to Zoom and Teams
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Businesses around the world have turned to video conferencing software such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams as a means to hold meetings during the coronavirus outbreak but interacting with coworkers does prove somewhat difficult when behind a webcam. This is why HTC has announced that the beta version of its remote collaboration and meeting platform for VR, VIVE Sync will be available free of charge f
NASA developed a ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients
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NASA gets things done. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced Thursday that, in just 37 days, it has successfully developed a prototype ventilator that can be used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The so-called VITAL — an acronym for Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally — still needs FDA approval, and is intended to free up more traditional ventilators
Facebook Pulls Down 'Interested in Pseudoscience' Ad Category With Over 78 Million Users
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Facebook has removed an ad targeting category for users it has identified as interested in “pseudoscience” after a report in the Markup highlighting how it was being used to market to conspiracy theorists. Read more...
Keep calm and carry on: Our 13 favorite travel carry-ons
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If you’re a frequent flyer, choosing a carry-on bag can be a serious commitment. It is, after all, something you’re going to use for days — possibly even weeks — at a time during your travels. Even if you’re not a regular road warrior, it’s important to have a carry-on bag that will support your travel goals. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter
Overwatch players get better communication tools in PTR patch
SlashGear / 2h
Despite the fact that many people are working from home, Blizzard has managed to serve up a new PTR patch release for its Overwatch game, one that focuses entirely on communication. The team explains that Overwatch‘s Communication Wheel has been updated; players now have the opportunity to customize the responses they have quick access to, say new phrases, and more. … Continue reading
Play or Pass? Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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A Nonsense Rumor That’s Spreading About United Airlines Bankrupcty
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It would be actually be shocking if there haven't been discussions at each U.S. airline around what a bankruptcy filing might look like. Chapter 11 bankruptcy doesn't mean ceasing operations. It means freezing obligations and restructuring its debts. And one of the things that would be looked at in any bankruptcy is the airline's labor contracts. However the specifics of this rumor are utter nons
The 19 national parks every traveler needs to see at least once
The Points Guy / 2h
Every spring, we celebrate our country’s most incredible natural places during National Park Week , which stretches from April 18 to 26 in 2020. Sadly, many of us can’t commemorate the occasion by getting out and exploring these incredible landscapes, as many parks and campgrounds are closed and people are sheltering in place in an effort to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. Related:
Coronavirus: 'I faked having Covid-19 on Facebook and got arrested'
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Across the world police are chasing down alleged symptom-fakers who are being accused of triggering panic.
Coronavirus: Influencers' glossy lifestyles lose their shine
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Advertisers are cancelling contracts with influencers who can’t travel to create content in lockdown.
Coronavirus: State surveillance 'a price worth paying'
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The Tony Blair Institute says a "dramatic" increase in surveillance is better than the other available options.
With humans vulnerable: How about a digital helper?
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Robots and digital assistants have proved useful during the Covid-19 pandemic but are still limited.
Coronavirus: What is contact tracing and how does it work?
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When lockdown ends, contact tracing could help limit the spread of coronavirus.
IMDb TV orders streaming reboot of TNT television drama Leverage
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Rebooting older, moderately successful TV shows has become a trend among streaming services, particularly ones that are new or too small to compete with the biggest names in the industry. The latest service to announce such a reboot is IMDb TV, which will bring back the older TNT show Leverage about con artists who target wealthy criminals and other corrupt … Continue reading
How to watch We're Here: stream the new show with RuPaul's Drag Race stars online anywhere
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In its 11 years on air, RuPaul's Drag Race has blazed a trail for drag culture. Now, a new reality TV series featuring three of the show's best-loved alums promises an even more dramatic sashay into mainstream America's consciousness. Read on to find out how to watch We're Here, no matter where in the world you are. The show follows three of Drag Race's most familiar stars, Shangela Laquifa Wadle
Expecting a refund for a canceled cruise? Here’s how long it could take
The Points Guy / 3h
Are you waiting for a refund for a canceled cruise? You’re not alone. Cruise lines have canceled thousands of departures in recent weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak, and they’re in the midst of processing full or partial refunds for several million customers. Cruise giant Carnival alone says it has been working on getting money back to more than 1 million people. That’s an unprecedented numbe
NASA engineers develop VITAL ventilator for milder cases of COVID-19
SlashGear / 3h
NASA has announced that some of its Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers have developed a new medical ventilator called ‘Ventilator Intervention Technology Accessible Locally’ (VITAL), which is intended for use with coronavirus patients who have milder cases of COVID-19. The technology was developed as part of the agency’s overall effort to help the nation fight against the virus. At the beginning
Huawei confirms most of its phones will get Google's contact-tracing update
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Most Huawei phones will be able to run the contact-tracing system that Google is developing, TechRadar learned at an online media briefing. It's consistently among the most frequent questions we get: will my Huawei phone that runs Android get Google's future updates? The answer is yes, despite the fact that the Chinese brand's recently-released handsets are banned from using Android. Eligible Hua
Portable 'cold plasma' wand prototype could destroy germs in seconds
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A team of engineering professors from the University of Michigan have created a plasma jet wand that they believe could quickly and easily disinfect hospital rooms. The ion-emitting device looks something like a Ghostbusters’ proton packs, and its plasma beam can destroy bacteria and viruses in just seconds. The device produces plasma by running a gas, like air, through a high electric field, whi
Report: Amazon Uses Marketplace Seller Data to Make Its Own Competing Products
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While Amazon faces antitrust scrutiny in the U.S. and EU, the company has consistently denied any allegations of wrongdoing. It’s been accused of things like changing algorithms to favor its own products to using seller data for its own profit. Amazon’s associate general counsel, Nate Sutton, told Congress in July… Read more...
United requiring all flight attendants to wear face coverings or masks
The Points Guy / 3h
Earlier this month, United Airlines shared a video featuring a repatriation flight , bringing Australians home from San Francisco to Melbourne. The flight took place after the Centers for Disease Control initially recommended wearing “cloth face coverings in public settings,” so I was surprised to see that although most of the passengers had their faces covered, not a single flight attendant appe
The train’s social order is threatened in latest Snowpiercer trailer
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Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly star in the new TNT series Snowpiercer . Earlier this month, TNT announced it would be moving up the release of its new science fiction series, Snowpiercer , by a couple of weeks in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. And now we have a new full trailer to give us a closer look at what we can expect: essentially a reboot of the critically acclaimed 2013
What Time Is the Reckoning?
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Over 26 million people have filed for unemployment over the past five weeks in the United States. Multiply that by 1,000, and you will still have less than the total number of dollars Jeff Bezos has collected since the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic . Read more...
How you can help deliver lifesaving supplies to front-line workers around the world
The Points Guy / 3h
The only news may seem to be bad news these days, but one thing that’s kept me positive is seeing how the world and the travel industry have come together. Just take a look at our favorite ways travel companies are giving back . And there’s more. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . One organization that has been behind these efforts is Airlin
Zoom has more than 300 million users now, with just 10 million at 2019's end
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At this point, you’re probably sick of reading articles about the video teleconferencing service Zoom that mentions how explosive its growth has been during the coronavirus pandemic. These latest numbers, however, make it clear as day why that’s the case. Zoom announced that the platform now has more than 300 million daily active meeting participants. At the end of last month, Zoom CEO Eric S. Yu
Use These 'Star Wars' Backgrounds to Take Your Zoom Calls to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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A short time ago, in a galaxy really, really close, a new evil took hold of a world. For its own safety, citizens self-isolated in their homes for work and play. Forced to communicate through video conferencing, people everywhere were embarrassed by their dirty office. Now Disney is here to save us all with free official Star Wars backgrounds for your Zoom calls. Read This Article on Review Geek
Incredible New Map of Moon Shows Its Every Nook and Cranny
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Hot damn, look at the freakin’ Moon! Read more...
AWS opens first African region
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AWS has announced that its new AWS Africa Region in Cape Town, South Africa is now open and with this launch, Amazon's cloud computing division now spans 73 Availability Zones within 23 geographic regions around the world. Organizations and government agencies can now run their applications and server end-users in Africa with even lower latency while leveraging advanced AWS technologies. Senior v
Weekend Project: Organize Your Chargers and Get Cords Under Control
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Cords, cables, and assorted wires are a fact of life, but they can also create a lot of visual clutter. If your cord sitch is driving you crazy, it’s probably time to set aside an hour or so of your weekend to get things under control—this is one of those quick and relatively inexpensive projects that goes a long,… Read more...
Elon Musk says SpaceX internet service coming in about 6 months
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If all goes according to plan, the public will have a chance to try out SpaceX’s satellite internet service in six months. CEO Elon Musk mentioned the timetable in a Wednesday tweet . “Private beta begins in ~3 months, public beta in ~6 months, starting with high latitudes,” he said. In another tweet , Musk said the German market qualifies as high altitude. Dubbed Starlink, the upcoming service i
Facebook still plans to put ads in WhatsApp
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Facebook hasn’t abandoned its plans to put ads in WhatsApp. The Information reports that Facebook will push ahead with ads in WhatsApp in the future, once it’s completed its plan to unify its messaging apps. The new details come after the Wall Street Journal reported in January that the company had put WhatsApp advertising “on ice,” after announcing in 2018 that it would bring advertising to Stat
Stuck at Home, Audiologists Remotely Switch On Toddler's New Hearing Device
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Ongoing social isolation measures in the United Kingdom had prevented an 18-month-old girl from getting her newly installed cochlear implant switched on. Undaunted, her audiologists did what so many of us are doing right now: They made it happen while working from home. Read more...
Quibi Comes to TVs Next Month, Sort Of
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Quibi’s solution to its big no-TV problem could be rolled out as soon as next month, according to its founder. Read more...
Netflix gets exclusive rights to Pokémon Journeys season 23 in US
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Netflix has scored the exclusive rights to the upcoming season of Pokemon Journeys in the United States, the Pokémon Company has announced. The anime is returning for its 23rd season, bringing back maintain character Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, as well as new characters and more. The new season will arrive with an initial 12 episodes in June, followed by additional … Continue reading
Android 11 update DP3 released: What’s new?
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The newest Google-made edition of mobile software, Android 11 DP3, was released today with little fanfare. This understates the importance of this release, as several features appearing this afternoon might well change the way you use your smartphone. One of the changes that might seem small now, but do mean big things for the future – like USB Ethernet tethering. … Continue reading
These Billionaires Are Making a Killing Off the Pandemic
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Ass-Backwards A number of American billionaires have used the coronavirus pandemic to grow even wealthier than they were before. In fact, billionaires in the U.S. have increased their wealth by a combined $282 billion, Fast Company reports . That’s a ten percent increase over where the billionaire class stood at the beginning of March — illustrating how the global crisis has furthered global ineq
Southwest Airlines CEO ‘fights’ to avoid furloughs, layoffs after coronavirus
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Southwest Airlines is notable for being among one of the few carriers that has never involuntarily furloughed or laid off staff amid the airline industry’s many economic ups and downs. Now, the Dallas-based discounter faces its toughest challenge yet in the novel coronavirus pandemic. The airline has slashed schedules by more than 50% through June, is parking aircraft and looking for other cost s
The changing face of employment law during a global pandemic
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Prompted by Jeff Bezos’s plans to test all Amazon employees for the virus that causes COVID-19, we wondered whether employers can mandate employee testing , regardless of symptoms. The issue pits public safety against personal privacy, but limited testing availability has rendered the question somewhat moot. But as the World Health Organization and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
First look at the outcomes of COVID-19 patients in NY hospitals
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Enlarge (credit: PASCAL POCHARD-CASABIANCA / Getty Images ) On March 1, New York City confirmed its first case of SARS-CoV-2 infection. By the end of the month, thousands were infected, and hospitals were struggling to manage the influx of patients. On Wednesday, JAMA published an analysis of the outcomes of thousands of patients who ended up at a large hospital system in the city and surrounding
19 Objects Near Jupiter May Be From Outside the Solar System
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Tour Group A team of astronomers thinks it’s found a whole slew of interstellar visitors — asteroids that came from elsewhere but got trapped in the Sun’s gravitational pull — orbiting out near Jupiter. The 19 asteroids, known as the Centaurs, were first spotted as early as 2015, Gizmodo reports . But scientists are still making sense of their unusual behavior. Putting Down Roots Typically, inter
Tesla’s newest board member has a long stance against short selling
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Tesla has added Hiromichi Mizuno as a new member to its board of directors and audit committee — the former chief investment officer of Japan’s $1.5 trillion pension fund and a longtime opponent of common market practices like short selling. With Mizuno’s appointment the Tesla board now has 10 members, including Oracle founder, chairman and CTO Larry Ellison and Walgreens executive Kathleen Wilso
Use Permissions to Keep Scammy Apps Off Your Android
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Google has removed yet another batch of awful Android apps from the Google Play Store for breaking the company’s terms of service. The roundup includes 101 apps belonging to a single group known as the 2NAD network, which used 27 fake developer names as a front to distribute its many questionable apps. Read more...
Surprising: Will Empty Hotels Spell The End Of Bed Bugs?
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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 ...
COVID Patients Are Getting Mysterious and Deadly Blood Clots
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Scientists and healthcare workers are still trying to make sense of the many symptoms of COVID-19. From extensive lung and blood vessel damage to the loss of smell and taste and even strange discoloration of toes , questions linger about the deadly virus currently sweeping the globe. Now, doctors are noticing mysterious blood clots in COVID-19 patients that may be causing extremely low oxygen lev
How Poor Air Quality Affects COVID-19 Mortality Rates
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Poor air quality has long been linked to increased health issues, as well as premature death. Fine particulate matter, also called PM2.5, is the term for small particles found in the air. We have long known that PM2.5 can penetrate into the lungs, causing a number of issues , such as asthma, bronchitis, heart attacks,… Read more...
Original Content podcast: ‘Too Hot to Handle’ might be a work of evil genius
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Is “Too Hot to Handle” the dumbest show on Netflix … or the most diabolically brilliant? The reality TV series brings a group of twentysomethings together on a secluded tropical retreat, then — after a brief getting-to-know-you period — warns them that anything even coming close to sex will result in a reduction of the $100,000 prize. Not only does this force the contestants to wrestle with their
CES might have helped spread COVID-19 throughout the U.S.
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This year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas might have been a catalyst in helping to spread the coronavirus throughout the U.S. And, according to APM Reports , an investigative news publication, there's new evidence to prove it. On Monday, Michael Webber, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, tested positive for antibodies for Covid-19. While it's now been months since CES was
The Polestar 2 will start at $59,900, deliveries start this summer
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The design is very Volvo-like, which is unsurprising given that it's built on Volvo's Compact Modular Architecture. [credit: Polestar ] The Polestar 2 is one of the cars I'm most looking forward to driving this year. It's an all-electric fastback sedan from the brand of the same name, with Polestar having been spun off by Volvo and its Chinese parent company as a new brand for performance BEVs. P
Japanese budget start-up ZIPAIR plans US flights despite coronavirus pandemic
The Points Guy / 5h
At a time when most airlines can’t pull down service fast enough, one Japanese start-up carrier has unveiled plans for a new U.S. route. Budget carrier ZIPAIR plans to begin flights to Hawaii during its first year of service, though when that will occur depends on the coronavirus pandemic. The Tokyo-based carrier is seeking a foreign air carrier permit from U.S. regulators that would allow it to
American AAdvantage Moves Morocco To Europe
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This is great news for most people with American AAdvantage miles . Royal Air Maroc recently joined oneworld At the beginning of the month, Royal Air Maroc formally joined oneworld , which was an exciting development. Obviously the announcement would have been more exciting if COVID-19 weren’t a thing and if the airline were actually flying, but it’s still a great long-term addition to the allian
Ramadan 2020 and COVID-19: How Will Black Muslims Be Affected?
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Ramadan begins this evening, and for many Muslims around the world, the holiday will look a lot different this year. Read more...
Karma wants to help you build a 1,100 horsepower electric hypercar
SlashGear / 5h
Karma Automotive promised something attention-grabbing from its turnkey plan for performance EV platforms, and now we get to see just what the automaker had in mind. The latest iteration of Karma’s E-Flex architecture, it’s effectively a recipe for a ridiculously high-performance all-electric vehicle that could offer in excess of a thousand horsepower without sacrificing on range. While Karma may
'League of Legends' mid-season tournament canceled due to COVID-19
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Bringing esports teams from around the world together for a major in-person tournament isn’t exactly feasible right now, nor will it be any time soon due to the COVID-19 pandemic . As such, Riot Games has cancelled this year’s League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). Riot had tried to keep the tournament on the schedule by bumping it from May to July, but the situation isn't likely to hav
Use Permissions to Keep Scammy Apps Off Your Android
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Google has removed yet another batch of awful Android apps from the Google Play Store for breaking the company’s terms of service. The roundup includes 101 apps belonging to a single group known as the 2NAD network, which used 27 fake developer names as a front to distribute its many questionable apps. Read more...
An LA-led, public-private partnership pitches a $150B green infrastructure package to Congress
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Representatives from the government and the utility managing the power of Los Angeles are proposing a sweeping infrastructure package worth roughly $150 billion centered on the broad electrification of transportation and industry. Drafted by the Los Angeles-based public-private Transportation Electrification Partnership , a collaboration between the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, Southern Califor
You and Bae Can Reach Your Peak With an Ella Paradis Vibrator Bundle
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Apple is giving away Pearl Jam's latest music video in Dolby Vision + Atmos
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If you’ve been looking to build your Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos content library, you’re in luck: Apple and Dolby have just announced that Pearl Jam’s latest release will be available in the spatial audio format for free later this week. On offer is the Gigaton Visual Experience, an album-length music video that’s offering immersive spatial audio and colorful, high-contrast picture quality on an
Apple’s next AirPods, AirPods Pro may be a long way off
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If you’re in the market for some AirPods but wondering if you should hold out to see if Apple releases a new model, one prolific Apple analyst suggests that the wait will be a long one. Apple, in fact, may not have a new version of its standard AirPods ready to go until 2021. It could be an even longer … Continue reading
Control this e-bike with your face — Future Blink
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The X One bike uses facial recognition to unlock your personal settings. Read more... More about Tech , Transportation , Mashable Video , Facial Recognition , and Future Blink
Here’s what’s coming to Netflix in May 2020
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There are a lot of great titles coming to Netflix next month. Read more... More about Entertainment , Movies , Netflix , Mashable Video , and Steve Carell
New Azure exploit could let hackers create a 'skeleton key'
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The cybersecurity firm Varonis has discovered that an attacker can use a compromised on-premises IT environment to pivot and attack an organization's Azure environment. Using a compromised PC as a stepping stone to move across a network to hack other targets is a tactic that cybercriminals frequently employ and security researcher at Varonis, Eric Saraga found that it was possible to manipulate a
A Symphony of Filth and Wanking, in Art Gifs [NSFW]
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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, Lorna Mills tells us about the gif that launched a thousand works. Read more...
Researchers Want to Explore Mars Using “Nanocardboard” Aircraft
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Tiny Flyers Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say we could one day explore the surface of Mars using a fleet of “nanocardboard” aircraft that each weigh as much as a fruit fly and feature no moving parts. The tiny flyers, as outlined in the study first published in the journal Advanced Materials in February, work by harnessing the power of temperature differentials between the upper a
Facebook removes pseudoscience ads that targeted vulnerable users
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Ahead of a report that was looking into the matter, Facebook has removed its ‘Pseudoscience’ ad category, which enabled advertisers to target users who showed interest in the topic. With this category, advertisers could present ‘alternative’ products to consumers who may be interested in them, ones based on junk science, conspiracy theories, and similar things. News of the removal comes … Continu
Hairdresser Brad Mondo reacts to your bad quarantine dye jobs
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Brad Mondo is the YouTube hairstylist. Mondo began posting his wildly popular series “Hairdresser Reacts” three years ago, when he was trying to establish a YouTube presence. Since then, he amassed nearly 4.6 million subscribers who watch him react to bleach fails, terrible box dye jobs, and rough at-home haircuts. His channel's popularity landed him coveted collaborations with fellow YouTubers,
This couple used Zoom to get married during the pandemic
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Doug and Jami Adams had to postpone their wedding due to COVID-19. Rather than cancel the wedding, the two hosted a ceremony via Zoom and invited their family to watch. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Wedding , Coronavirus , Covid 19 , and Zoom App
Telemedicine Doesn't Need Boston Dynamics' Nightmare Robot Dog
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Right now, telemedicine could be key to keeping frontline healthcare workers safe. To that effect, plenty of robots have been deployed to help hospitals remotely monitor patients, disinfect surfaces, make deliveries, and bring food to quarantined people. Now, Boston Dynamics is jumping on this bandwagon with its… Read more...
NFL Draft 2020 live: stream or watch the first round online anywhere for free
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This year's NFL Draft is a historic one, as in 2020 the league's annual college player selection is being held virtually for the first ever time. That doesn't diminish its appeal, though, so here's how to watch the NFL Draft for free - live stream the first round tonight from anywhere as your favorite team makes its big pick. The 2020 NFL Draft was supposed to take place under the bright lights o
Join Us For Today’s OMAAT Virtual Happy Hour!
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Today at 6:30PM ET we’ll be having our weekly OMAAT virtual happy hour , and we’ll even have a very special guest who I’m excited about. Even though I’m a massive introvert, it’s nice to get some sort of human interaction, even if it’s virtual. We’ve had so much fun with the ones we have done, and many people seem to enjoy them, so we want to keep doing these. For the time being we’re going to: H
Unclog The Hair Out Your Sink With $10 Drain Snakes
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Google ditched tipping feature for donating money to sites
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Leaked images obtained by TechCrunch reveal that Google considered and designed a feature that would let people donate money to websites to help support news publishers, bloggers and musicians. But Google scrapped the idea and chose not to build out the product, despite these kinds of businesses and creators often struggling to earn revenue. Google’s design for tipping money to The New York Times
Your ultimate guide to Capital One transfer partners
The Points Guy / 6h
Editor’s note: This post makes reference to a number of flights that are not currently operating due to COVID-19 but are expected to resume once this crisis subsides. As the travel rewards credit card space continues to heat up, card issuers need to find new ways to differentiate themselves and attract customers. For some that means launching entirely new credit cards or revamping existing ones t
Will Only Children Have a Tougher Time During the Pandemic?
100+Lifehacker / 6h
If you’re a parent of any number of children, chances are good you’re worried about the effect this time in isolation is having on them. Parents of kids with special needs are struggling to get the services their children usually rely on. Parents of multiple kids are wondering when the endless sibling arguments will… Read more...
Dermatologists Report Odd Toe Symptoms Potentially Linked to Covid-19
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Dermatologists are starting to report some peculiar symptoms linked to covid-19: discolored and/or rashy patches of skin, often along people’s toes and fingers. At this point, though, it’s not clear just how often these symptoms happen in patients or what exactly causes them. Read more...
Samsung's new eco-packaging can be rebuilt into a cat house — Future Blink
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The design allows customers to cut the boxes and arrange them into houses and tables for cats. Read more... More about Tech , Samsung , Cats , Mashable Video , and Future Blink
FCC updates orbital debris rules for the first time since 2004
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The FCC has finally gotten around to updating its 15-year-old orbital debris rules, adding new requirements and streamlining the approval process. With hundreds of satellites going up every year into increasingly crowded orbits, these rules are more important than ever. In stating the necessity for mitigating the accumulation of orbital debris, the FCC noted that while some like to downplay the p
Planet of the Humans Comes This Close to Actually Getting the Real Problem, Then Goes Full Ecofascism
300+Gizmodo / 6h
Michael Moore is a dude known for provocation. Every documentary he drops is designed to paint a world of sharp contrasts with clear bad guys. They’re designed to get a reaction and get people talking, so in some ways, him dropping a documentary he executive produced trashing renewable energy on Earth Day makes total… Read more...
Scientists Want to Know About Your Sourdough Starter
200+Lifehacker / 6h
If you’ve ever tried making a sourdough starter, you know it’s a bit of an experiment. You’re literally capturing wild yeasts, feeding them, and hoping that they create a microbial community that will end up smelling and tasting delicious. Maybe you’ll be successful, maybe you won’t. Read more...
CarPlay in your classic Porsche, just what you needed
Porsche CarPlay Classic100+Engadget / 6h
Porsche has announced new infotainment systems that combine modern features like CarPlay support and Bluetooth connectivity with classic design sensibilities. There are two versions of the Porsche Classic Communication Management system -- PCCM for short. The first is a single-DIN unit that features a 3.5-inch display. It's compatible with vintage Porsche models as far back as the first 911 model
You Can Now Wear the Secret to Time Travel Around Your Neck (1.21 Jigawatts Not Required)
200+Gizmodo / 6h
Hojadurdy Durdygylyjov , an electrical engineer based in Turkey, has designed one of the geekiest pieces of jewelry to ever breach the time-space continuum. He’s miniaturized the technology that makes time travel possible (according to Doc Emmett Brown, at least) with these glowing, animated flux capacitor pendants . Read more...
Android 11 DP3 out now with note on Open Beta release
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The software Android 11 Developer Beta 3 was released this afternoon for all those people with an itchy trigger finger and a taste for software danger. This software was also released by Google to get feedback from developers of Android apps and in hopes that intrepid users would assist in troubleshooting what they’ve made so far. This software was released … Continue reading
One Pilot Had His Own Special Way Of Letting Someone Sick Know He Cares
View from the Wing / 6h
A 1977 Piper Cherokee Lance N43756 registered to Reid Katan in North Beach, Maryland spelled out “Get Well Soon, Bailey” in the sky. Continue reading ...
Fly to London, Tel Aviv, Tokyo and other cities with unprecedented United Polaris award availability
The Points Guy / 6h
The coronavirus has caused demand for travel to basically evaporate. Though now’s not the time to travel, we at TPG definitely encourage you to starting planning your next vacation for sometime later this year into next. Fortunately, United’s made trip planning really easy since the carrier has released an unprecedented number of saver award seats for some of its most popular routes in Polaris bu
This Guy Turned a 90-Year-Old Typewriter Into a Drum Machine, and It Sounds Fantastic
42Gizmodo / 6h
Aside from nostalgia, or maybe loaning it out to filmmakers as a prop for period pieces, there are not many practical uses for a 90-year-old Remington portable typewriter anymore. Against all odds, William Sun Petrus did manage to find one novel use for the hardware; he turned it into a makeshift drum machine that… Read more...
How to Customize Your Background in Skype Video Calls
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There’s little I enjoy more than a the well-executed use of a silly background in a video chat. While this quirky feature used to be exclusive to Zoom, more apps are integrating the functionality—including, recently, Microsoft Teams , and now, Microsoft’s own Skype app. Read more...
Google Will Require Proof of Identity From All Advertisers
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A slew of scams and misleading ads pushed the search giant to expand its verification policy.
Nuvocargo, a trucking managed marketplace, raises $5.3M in seed funding
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U.S. companies rely on Mexican manufacturers for goods ranging from automotive and aerospace parts, to avocados and other produce, to electronics and furniture. But the trucking system that transports these things across the border relies on an inefficient mix of paper, phone calls, faxes and too many stakeholders who drive up costs. These snarls congesting border traffic are precisely why Nuvoca
Tesla competitor Polestar 2 will start at $59,900 in the US
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More than a year after Polestar unveiled its stylish, all-electric Polestar 2 , the company announced that the EV will cost $59,900 in the US. It’s slated to arrive in summer 2020, and customers will be able to order online. If all goes according to plan, the first US Polestar retail showrooms will open in New York and on the West Coast in late summer 2020, with additional locations to follow. “W
Scientists May Be Close to Understanding Why the Universe Exists
3KFuturism / 6h
Universal Imbalance Scientists think that they’ve taken a step toward finally understanding one of the greatest mysteries of the universe: why it exists in the first place. When the universe formed, it created both antimatter and matter , which destroy each other when they meet. So why there’s enough matter left to form all the galaxies, stars, and worlds out there is a key question. Now, Scienti
How to Stream Tonight's NFL Draft
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The 2020 NFL Draft officially gets underway tonight. Round 1 kicks off at 8 p.m. EST, with rounds 2-3 following tomorrow at 7 p.m. EST and rounds 4-7 on Saturday starting at noon EST. Read more...
Snap looks to load up on cash in sizable debt offering
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Fresh off a successful earnings report, Snap announced today that it was looking to raise $750 million in a new debt offering. This upcoming offering will consist of $750 million in convertible senior notes that will mature May 1, 2025. It will be a private placement to qualified institutional buyers and Snap is looking to give buyers the option to secure $112.5 million worth of notes down the ro
Digits launches a free expense monitoring dashboard for small businesses, closes on $22M Series B
100+TechCrunch / 6h
Digits , a fintech startup hailing from the same team that built and sold Crashlytics to Twitter, is officially launching today after two years of development. It’s also announcing a $22 million Series B round of funding led by GV, as it makes its public debut. While the company had been fairly quiet about product details while in stealth mode , it’s today unveiling its first product: a visual, m
Your WiFi is about to get a whole lot faster [UPDATE]
Wi-Fi FCC Wi 6E Years21SlashGear / 6h
This week the FCC opened up 6GHz band to Wi-fi for the everyday average user, and for other unlicensed uses. This was the next big step – the biggest step, from a regulatory standpoint – toward the biggest upgrade in Wi-fi since 1989. The FCC vote opens up more space on which data can transmit over the internet, to cut … Continue reading
New bill calls for cannabis companies to be eligible for federal COVID-19 help
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With another major round of COVID-19 federal financial assistance around the corner , two lawmakers in states with previously booming cannabis businesses are asking for the federal government to bring the industry in from the cold. The legislation, proposed by Reps. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), would make cannabis companies eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, Economi
Amex is offering double points to Platinum cardholders around the world — Is the U.S. next?
The Points Guy / 7h
With travel indefinitely paused due to a global pandemic, many perks of premium travel rewards cards simply can’t be used, such as Centurion Lounge access from The Platinum Card® from American Express . Fee credits with Uber and Saks are much more practical during this crisis, but the Platinum still isn’t at the front of most people’s wallets right now. Now, Amex appears to be responding in selec
When Will You Travel Again?
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
One thing we’ve noticed (and this is not a new phenomenon) is that “travel sentiment surveys” don’t really take into account the viewpoints of the most frequent travelers, or the most highly-engaged loyalty program members. Our community may not be statistically significant in terms of determining “most popular vacation destinations” or whatever, but we do have an incredibly broad and diverse rea
What to Watch Tonight, April 23, 2020
34Lifehacker / 7h
We’ve almost made it to the end of another week! Why not take a breath and stream something new tonight? Read more...
Astronomers Think They've Found a Whole Population of Rocks From Outside the Solar System
76Gizmodo / 7h
Astronomers think they’ve found an entire population of asteroids originating from outside our solar system, according to a new paper . Read more...
Elon Musk spills details on when Starlink Internet service will go live
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Yesterday’s launch of another 60 Starlink satellites raised questions over when initial service through the constellation will go live. Last we’d heard, SpaceX planned for a basic service to kick off sometime this year followed by expansions as more satellites were launched. In a tweet today, Elon Musk clarified the plans, revealing that a private beta will take place initially, … Continue readin
Cheap iPhone deal: price cuts on the iPhone SE, iPhone 11, 11 Pro and iPhone XR
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You can score a cheap iPhone deal from Apple with up to $320 in savings with an eligible trade-in. This limited-time offer gets you the all-new iPhone SE on sale for just $229 , the iPhone 11 on sale for $449 , the 11 Pro on sale for $679 , and the iPhone XR on sale for $449 . After you purchase your new iPhone, you'll get a trade-in email that explains how to get your old device ready to ship. A
Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review: Your fingers will thank you
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It’s safe to say that I’ve waited 10 years for a proper iPad keyboard accessory from Apple. Was the wait for the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro worth it? Absolutely. It’s probably better to be late to the game but have a solid product, than to deliver something that’s mediocre – I’m looking at you, Folio Keyboard – though … Continue reading
Report: Apple will begin selling Macs with its own processors in 2021
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Apple discusses the 2018 iPad Pro's A12X CPU and GPU on stage at its October 30, 2018 event. (credit: Valentina Palladino ) A new report from Bloomberg cites sources close to Apple who say that Apple is on track to introduce Macs running Apple-made CPUs and GPUs in 2021. The chips the company is developing are codenamed Kalamata. While there have been previous reliable reports that Apple is doing
VR's Future Isn't in Gaming
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When it comes to virtual reality tech, you typically fall into one of two camps. Either you love the sci-fi concept of snapping on a headset and suddenly being transported into an immersive, three-dimensional universe, or you’re a reasonable person who finds these same headsets vomit-inducing , awkward to wear , and … Read more...
Apple's next-generation AirPods might arrive in early 2021
Kuo Apple AirPods 2021100+Engadget / 7h
You might not want to hold your breath for an update to Apple's AirPods in 2020. Well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims (via AppleInsider ) that Apple is likely to mass-produce third-generation AirPods in the first half of 2021, and follow suit with the second-generation AirPods Pro in the fourth quarter of 2021 or first quarter of 2022. They wouldn’t have radical redesigns, but they would sh
Enjoy Avocados Even More Than You Do Now With a $10 3-In-1 Slicer
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20 Horror Directorial Debuts That Became Genre Classics
200+Gizmodo / 7h
Throughout film history, horror has been a go-to genre for a lot of first-time directors. In horror, you can make a huge impression with a tiny budget , and if you can find an audience, cult fame can lead to a long-lasting career . Not every debut horror film creates a legend, of course, but the 20 on this list sure did. Read more...
Enjoy Avocados Even More Than You Do Now With a $10 3-In-1 Slicer
23Gizmodo / 7h
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Inside Sheldon Adelson’s Private Jet, Transporting a Recovered COVID Patient To Israel
View from the Wing / 7h
When Eli Beer, the President of United Hatzalah (a free emergency medical services non-profit based in Jerusalem) sought to return home to Israel after recovering from COVID-19 in Miami, he had the help of Sheldon Adelson, the CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Continue reading ...
Grab a pair of six-foot Anker USB-C to Lightning cables for $20
32Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nice discount on a two-pack of Anker's PowerLine II USB-C and Lightning cables , which are down to $20 at Amazon when you use the code "AKCTLPK2" at checkout. That's tied for the lowest price we've seen for this pair of six-foot cables, which normally retail around $30. We recommended these Anker charging cables as part of our te
Here's What a Credit Card Cash Advance Will Really Cost You
50Lifehacker / 7h
Credit cards can be a tool to keep your finances afloat during tough times. But not every expense can be covered with a credit card. Maybe, for example, you can’t charge your rent to a credit card, so you consider taking a cash advance from your credit card to pay the bill instead. It’s a logical choice, but probably… Read more...
FCC Just Voted to Make Wifi Better for Everyone
FCC Wi-Fi Wi 6 6E NASA300+Gizmodo / 7h
The FCC voted today to allow unlicensed use of the 6GHz wifi spectrum, the goal of which is to help unclog the current 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, expand wifi through rural America, and help consumers take full advantage of the new WiFi 6 standard. While this is the largest addition to the mid-band wifi spectrum since the… Read more...
Instagram brings smartphone experience to the desktop
20The Points Guy / 7h
Like TPG founder and CEO Brian Kelly , Mommy Points and the contributors to our main brand page , I love sharing my adventures on Instagram and seeing where your travels have taken you. The problem is I spend much of my time away from my smartphone, creating lengthy gaps where I am away from Instagram throughout the day. Recently, Instagram has begun letting users access more features from their
Facebook stops advertisers from targeting users into 'pseudoscience'
Facebook Pseudoscience200+Engadget / 7h
Mark Zuckerberg has said that fighting coronavirus misinformation is one of his “top priorities,” yet Facebook’s ad policies have been slow to catch up . Now, the company will no longer allow advertisers to target users based on their interest in “pseudoscience,” according to The Markup . The publication discovered the category after seeing an ad for an “anti-EMF beanie,” apparently meant to “pro
Verizon made a smartwatch for your grandma
Verizon 15Gb Free Data43SlashGear / 7h
Verizon today announced that it’s launching a new smartwatch, but unlike most smartwatches we see, this one has a fairly limited target audience. Dubbed the Care Smart Watch, this new wearable is meant primarily for elderly customers. That, of course, means that it’s being positioned as a device that can give families peace of mind when it comes to elderly … Continue reading
Google Cloud Anthos now supports multi-cloud
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Google Cloud has announced that its platform to manage multi-cloud workloads Anthos is now generally available for AWS though the company plans to add support for Microsoft Azure by the end of this year. Anthos aims to deliver on the promise of write once, run anywhere by allowing businesses to run their applications on existing on-prem hardware investments or in the public cloud. In a blog post
Get a Week's Worth of Coffee at Once With Jerry Saltz's Controversial Java Routine
78Lifehacker / 7h
Last month, Jerry Saltz , senior art critic for New York Magazine and author of How to Be an Artist , went viral on Twitter after he outlined his unconventional weekly coffee routine (and we know a thing or two about people getting upset over coffee ). Read more...
This Samsung 4K TV boasts both a low price and a sound bar discount
28Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Buy the multifaceted Samsung 65-inch Q60 QLED 4K TV for only $799.99 at Best Buy as of April 23. You save $300 on a TV that includes faster delivery than other major retailers, plus you save an extra 10% off a sound bar . For now we can't go to our favorite movie theaters to catch the upcoming summer blockbusters. We have to make due with bringing the theatrical experience to our own homes
Everything coming to Amazon Prime Video in May 2020
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The 'Insect Apocalypse' Might Not be as Hopeless as We Thought
100+Gizmodo / 7h
As much as I hate bugs with their little creepy wings and huge eyes, we need them. Yet there have been dire warnings of an insect apocalypse on the horizon due to human activities. Read more...
Send Packages to Nearby Friends Using Uber Connect
100+Lifehacker / 7h
As we continue to physically distance, we’re all looking for ways to stay connected with our loved ones and colleagues. We can see each other on Zoom, but what about sending gifts or care packages? Right now, attempting to get to a post office or send out a package to anyone seems both time-consuming and potentially… Read more...
Amazon allegedly used sellers' data to make competing products
Amazon Two Kindle Products400+Engadget / 7h
Amazon’s policies forbid it from using sellers’ data to undermine their own products, but the practical reality might be very different. Wall Street Journal sources say Amazon employees have been using proprietary seller data to help design and price in-house products , including decisions to enter certain categories. To develop a car trunk organizer, as an example, the internet retailer reported
Pandemic reset leads investors to focus on resilience, adaptability
100+TechCrunch / 7h
Mahendra Ramsinghani Contributor Mahendra Ramsinghani founded Secure Octane Investments , which includes Demisto, CyberGRX and 16 other infrastructure and cybersecurity companies. Mahendra authored " The Business of Venture Capital " and " Startup Boards ." More posts by this contributor How to make a deal with a VC at a tech conference With Alibaba, Pivotal and Lightbend on board, Reactive flexe
Facebook pulls ‘pseudoscience’ from its list of targeted ad categories
Facebook Pseudoscience200+TechCrunch / 7h
Even as Mark Zuckerberg touted the “hundreds of thousands of pieces of misinformation related to COVID-19” that the site had pulled in recent months, Facebook continued to offer targeted ads classified as “pseudoscience.” It was an odd choice from a social network so publicly declaring its own campaigns to remove junk science amid a global pandemic. Using Ad Manager, advertisers were able to serv
McLaren’s supercars are already light: Now it needs to make them even lighter
SlashGear / 7h
McLaren’s cars are light, but the British supercar-maker has even more aggressive ambitions for cutting heft – and with good reason. The automaker’s CEO has set staff to work on a so-called “weight race” for shedding further pounds, as it paves the way for more potent electrified models. It’s fair to say McLaren is no stranger to “lightweighting” as it’s … Continue reading
How to Keep Yourself Safe From the Zero-Day iOS Mail Attacks
100+Lifehacker / 7h
Security researchers recently disclosed two zero-day vulnerabilities that have been present in the stock Mail app for iPhone and iPad for years. Both vulnerabilities let hackers execute remote attacks using emails laced with malicious code—and you might not even have to do anything to be affected. Read more...
Replace Your Old, Tattered Cables With 10% off Nomad’s Kevlar Cables
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Windows 10 update deletes files, crashes computers
31SlashGear / 8h
The latest update to Windows 10 from Microsoft has a few issues. Users have reported that this latest software update caused their computer to crash, more than once. Users have also reported that this latest update to Windows 10 deleted files – an offense not many are willing to take sitting down. This is the update called Windows 10 KB4549951, … Continue reading
Twitter Cracks Down on 5G Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories That Have Inspired Dozens of Cell Tower Attacks
200+Gizmodo / 8h
Twitter is expanding its crackdown on misinformation that may influence people to “engage in harmful activity” to include a conspiracy theory that 5G technology is somehow behind the spread of the novel coronavirus causing the current covid-19 pandemic. Read more...
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X may end up beating the Intel Core i7-7700K
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The Intel Core i7-7700K isn't nearly as fast as the Core i7-9700K, but it remains on of the best processors for gaming rigs. That may be about to change if AMD has something to say about it. According to a leaked benchmark found by CPUmonkey , AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3 3300X comes within just 0.5% of the 7th-generation Kaby Lake chip in terms of single-core performance. We'll show you how to build a
Verizon Extends 15GB of Extra Data Deal to Customers Till May 31st
Verizon 15Gb Free Data100+How-To Geek / 8h
Last month, Verizon pledged to provide an additional 15GB of data to customers with a wireless plan until April 30th. But the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going anywhere just yet, so Verizon is extending its 15GB data deal until May 31st. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Netatmo Patches a Gaping Security Hole in Its Security Camera
How-To Geek / 8h
One of the best parts about Netatmo indoor cameras is their capability to recognize family and ignore them or strangers in your house and warn you. Unfortunately, the cameras had a vulnerability that allowed an attacker to gain access to your entire network. The good news is, the vulnerability was difficult to exploit. The better news is Netatmo already patched issue. Read This Article on Review
Apple and Google's COVID-19 Contact-Tracing APIs Available for Developers Next Week
100+How-To Geek / 8h
On April 10th, Apple and Google announced a joint partnership to build a mobile COVID-19 contact-tracing system. This system is voluntary, anonymous, and interoperable between iOS and Android devices. Come April 28th, Apple and Google will release its contact-tracing APIs for development by approved app makers. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Ventilator companies are opening up critical repair documents to the public
300+Engadget / 8h
After being called out by the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), more ventilator manufacturers are sharing critical repair information. Last month, the PIRG asked device manufacturers to release all repair documentation for essential medical equipment being used to diagnose and treat COVID-19. Since then, GE, Fisher & Paykal and Medtronic have expanded support, which should make maintainin
Toddler's cochlear implants turned on despite lockdown
500+BBC News - Technology / 8h
Eighteen-month-old Margarida could not attend a clinic in person because of Covid-19 restrictions
HBO Max is coming. So where does that leave Go and Now subscribers?
AT&T HBO Max May 27100+Mashable / 8h
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Eurosport follows ESPN in airing an esports racing championship
100+Engadget / 8h
A pan-European TV network is joining ESPN in broadcasting virtual races while motorsport is shut down due to COVID-19. Eurosport has signed a deal to broadcast Torque Esports’ The Race All-Star Series on cable, satellite, IPTV and streaming (both live and on-demand). As the name implies, the rFactor 2 -based championship pits conventional and virtual pro racers against each other online, includin
This Collection of Handheld Computers Is the Roadmap to the Modern Smart Phone
44Gizmodo / 8h
Modern phones are some of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment ever built, but the iPhone wasn’t developed in a day. From backlit screens to weird keyboards, the development of the smartphone got us more than a few strange devices. Their oddities are what makes Dave Shevett like the early personal handheld… Read more...
Check to see if you’re targeted for new United credit card promotions
The Points Guy / 8h
United Airlines is running new targeted promotions for its credit cardholders, where you can earn United miles by completing a spending requirement. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter . As first reported by Frequent Miler , United is offering tiered bonus points after completing several offers through the MileagePlus X app. Here’s the earning
How to watch Blindspot: stream every season online from anywhere
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It's one of the more inventive crime dramas in recent memory and now Jane Doe's tattoos are inked in to solve a final puzzle in season 5. Luckily, it's much easier to discover how to watch Blindspot and stream every season online no matter where you are in the world. Brought forward in NBC's programming schedule due to the coronavirus, season 5 of Blindspot will be the last in the series that sta
LOL: Avatar Airlines Requests Government Aid
100+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Airlines around the globe are struggling right now, and asking for government aid. Apparently those requests aren’t just limited to airlines that actually exist, though. Avatar Airlines has become the latest US airline to request government aid. What is Avatar Airlines? I’ve written in the past about Avatar Airlines , which is an airline that has been nearly 30 years in the making. Avatar Airline
Save $11 on Nioh 2: Special Edition for PS4, Complete With a Season Pass and Art Book
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Elon Musk Says the Starlink Network Will Go Live in Six Months
3KFuturism / 8h
Test Run SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted Wednesday that the company’s Starlink satellite network will come online for a public beta in about six months. The network will still be incomplete — Business Insider reports that SpaceX hopes to launch thousands more satellites in the coming years. But the beta will be the first attempt to test out whether Starlink can reliably beam internet service down fr
Did Apple underclock the A13 Bionic processor in the iPhone SE?
Apple 2020 iPhone 1228TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
The iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone SE are powered by the same A13 Bionic chipset, so you might expect that things would be the same in terms of performance. Our own iPhone SE review showed that the new handset didn't hit the heights of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, for example, but still managed to negotiate daily app use with ease. The results posted on benchmarking site Antutu reveal that the iPhone
Virgin Orbit’s ventilators gain FDA authorization, deliveries to hospitals will start within days
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Virgin Orbit has secured an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ventilator, which the small satellite launch company designed and prototyped within the past few weeks in response to growing need for ventilator hardware to address the most severe cases of COVID-19 infection. Virgin Orbit anticipates deliveries of the ventilator hardware to sta
Hulu's 'The Great' is half marriage, half murder in hilarious new trailer
81Mashable / 8h
From the creative minds that gave us 2018's The Favourite comes a new story of wacky royals, palace drama, and the secrets behind a great empire The Great stars Nicholas Hoult as the ineffective Tsar Peter III of Russia and Elle Fanning as his wife Catherine — who will one day rule Russia as Catherine the Great. The official trailer for the series shows the new royal couple immediately at odds an
We Just Got a Better Idea of What Apple's Homegrown Mac CPUs Will Look Like
Apple ARM Mac 202146Gizmodo / 8h
It’s no secret that Apple has been working to create custom processors for use in its computers. The question was never if, but when. And now, a new report is adding even more weight to the belief that Apple will start selling Macs equipped with homegrown chips in 2021. Read more...
A Guide to Dune’s Gargantuan Cast of Characters
1KGizmodo / 8h
This could be the biggest movie event of 2020—and we mean that literally. There are so many characters in Dune that it’s hard to keep them straight. We’ve got a handy guide to the biggest characters in Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation (with as few spoilers as possible) and who’s playing them, as well as a few others we… Read more...
Tesla's app is getting a key security feature ‘soon’
Tesla Japan $1.5 Trillion32Mashable / 8h
Even though Tesla’s mobile app is a major component of the ownership experience, it still lacks two-factor authentication. Read more... More about Tech , Transportation , Mashable Video , Tesla , and Elon Musk
How to recession-proof your credit score
The Points Guy / 9h
As we all take precautionary measures nowadays to protect ourselves from getting sick — from social distancing and wearing masks to washing our hands frequently — there are also steps you should be taking to protect your finances. The coronavirus pandemic has pushed the global economy into a recession — a period of falling economic activity signaled by increased unemployment and a stock market an
Looking to get a OnePlus 8? Check out the Pop-up Box bundles
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The OnePlus 8 series is cheaper in India than every other country, starting at just Rs 41,999. To make the deal even sweeter, special “Pop-up Box” bundles will also be available, adding a bunch of accessories for just Rs 1,000 extra. OnePlus is no stranger to offering bundles and special deals at launch. These usually include special cases, earphones and occasionally extending to shirts and other
Need a cheap SIM only deal? Get 3GB data for just £7 a month plus an extra discount
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SIM only deals sometimes feel like a race to the bottom. Retailers and networks are constantly trying to undercut each other to bring the UK the cheapest phone bills possible - and TalkMobile is the latest to join the battleground. The Vodafone-owned online retailer may have been around over 10 years, but its current pricing has really caught our attention. And while Three may have the big data S
What to Do When Mom Believes Coronavirus Conspiracies
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Believing in online hoaxes can be dangerous now. Here’s how we can all help.
Instacart is hiring another 250,000 grocery shoppers
100+Engadget / 9h
Despite worker protests and claims that COVID-19 safety gear isn’t available yet, Instacart is still seeing a surge in customer demand. With order volume up 500 percent year-over-year and the average customer basket size increasing by 35 percent, Instacart announced today that it’s hiring another 250,000 shoppers -- that’s in addition to the 300,000 shoppers the company has hired since last month
Google’s latest Android 11 preview helps devs fix app-breaking bugs
Google Android 11 389Engadget / 9h
Google has released a third Android 11 developer preview for Pixel phones. Where DP1 and DP2 introduced a couple of consumer-facing features, the company has strictly tailored DP3 for developers. What's here is mostly designed to assist them in preparing their software for Android 11's forthcoming public release, and to make creating new apps easier in some circumstances. Case and point: the prev
The FCC ratified Wi-Fi 6E this morning
FCC Wi-Fi Wi 6 6E NASA400+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / Expect to see an "e" tacked onto this logo somewhere in the near future, as an additional 1200MHz of spectrum is now available to Wi-Fi 6 in the USA. (credit: Wi-Fi Alliance ) During the Federal Communications Commission's monthly meeting today, it ratified unlicensed use of the 6GHz radio frequency spectrum in the USA. This decision opens the way for the proposed Wi-Fi 6E standard to m
Germany’s COVID-19 contacts tracing app to link to labs for test result notification
300+TechCrunch / 9h
A German research institute that’s involved in developing a COVID-19 contacts tracing app with the backing of the national government has released some new details about the work, which suggests the app is being designed as more of a “one-stop shop” to manage coronavirus impacts at an individual level, rather than having a sole function of alerting users to potential infection risk. Work on the G
Throw us your best 60-second pitch on May 13 at Pitchers and Pitches
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Founders have always faced big challenges, but they pale in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Moving your business forward will require new thinking, new tools and new opportunities along with tried-and-true essentials. We’ve got you covered on all fronts. Case in point — catching investor attention in this climate will require a pitch par excellence. Pour yourself a cold one (or a tall glass
‘Pokémon Journeys’ will be a Netflix exclusive in the US
300+Engadget / 9h
The Pokémon anime has been running since the late ‘90s, but Ash Ketchum still isn’t a Pokémon Master, and still hasn’t caught ‘em all. The 23rd season of the iconic anime will come out in the US on June 12th, but unlike previous seasons, this one will be a Netflix Original . This isn’t the case for other countries, though. The show will be on Sony’s POP channel in the UK, and it already started i
Malwarebytes launches new privacy-focused VPN
WireGuard Surfshark VPN36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
In an effort to help protect its users' privacy online, Malwarebytes has announced the launch of a new VPN service called Malwarebytes Privacy. The company's new VPN is the first offering in its suite of privacy products and it features a smart user interface that allows users to connect with just one click. Malwarebytes Privacy secures connections with 256-bit AES encryption and the service does
Otter launches live transcription for Zoom meetings
40Mashable / 9h
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New Google Search feature confesses when it drops the ball
SlashGear / 9h
Google Search is often pretty helpful and accurate – there’s a reason it came to be absolutely dominant in the search engine space, after all – but sometimes, even Google doesn’t get it right. There are times when searches don’t turn up anything that’s useful, and though Google does have some tools to help in those instances, sometimes people still … Continue reading
The 787 returns: Book United transcons very carefully beginning in June
The Points Guy / 9h
This week, United Airlines confirmed a notable shift for its premium transcontinental flights, moving from a mix of internationally configured planes to the smaller (and far less exciting) Boeing 737, beginning on May 4. It’s a logical move given the unprecedented drop in demand , but, as a result, business-class passengers who were once guaranteed a lie-flat seat will have to settle for a standa
Don't Share a Screenshot of Your Stimulus Payment Online
IRS Stimulus Check500+Lifehacker / 9h
I haven’t gotten my IRS stimulus check yet; every time I check the IRS’s Get My Payment site, I get the message “we cannot determine your eligibility for a payment at this time.” I’m not the only one in this particular pickle, which is why people have been visiting sites like Reddit’s r/stimuluscheck subreddit to… Read more...
Garmin’s Forerunner 35 GPS watch is an even better bargain at only $90
52Engadget / 9h
If you plan to start running once the coronavirus crisis passes, you may want to check out Best Buy's latest deal. The big-box retailer has discounted the Forerunner 35 GPS smartwatch to $90, matching the lowest ever price we've seen for the wearable. Buy Forerunner 35 at Best Buy - $90 One thing to note is only the black model is currently on sale for $90, but you can get the other three colors
HealthJoy launches its revamped employee benefits assistance platform
300+TechCrunch / 9h
HealthJoy , a platform that helps employees get the most use out of their benefits, launched its revamped user interface and technology stack today. The startup told TechCrunch that usage has doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the new platform, called HealthJoy 2.0, has been in the works for two years, it is now helping the company handle increased demand for services, including telemedi
Bing disables “trending” feature after wildly inappropriate results
300+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / A screenshot from a shutterstock video of a tit. Bing linked to the video with the caption "big tits stock video footage." (credit: Shutterstock ) Microsoft has shut down a feature in its Bing search engine that shows popular articles from major websites after Ars Technica reported that the feature was showing wildly inappropriate results from the stock photo site Shutterstock. How inap
Disney+ is giving us a peek behind the curtain of Mandalorian’s first season
90Ars Technica / 9h
Trailer for Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian , debuting on Disney+ on May 4, 2020. There are still several more months until season two of The Mandalorian hits Disney+ in October (assuming everything stays on schedule), but to tide us over, the Mouse House has released a trailer for Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian . The eight-episode documentary series will explore multiple facets of the productio
Nextdoor and Walmart partner on a new neighborly assistance program
200+TechCrunch / 9h
Neighborhood social network Nextdoor and Walmart are teaming up today to launch a new “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program that will make it easier for vulnerable community members to get assistance from neighbors who are already planning a trip to Walmart. The new in-app feature will allow Nextdoor users to post to groups associated with their local Walmart store to request shopping assistance.
Influencing? In This Economy? It’s Only Gotten More Competitive
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
Josh Zimmerman is a life coach for creators, whose careers have become ever more consuming, uncertain and subject to scrutiny under coronavirus.
Hospitals Are Using iPads to Turn Robot Dogs Into Doctors
3KFuturism / 9h
Robot manufacturer Boston Dynamics has found a new job for its robot dog Spot Mini amidst the coronavirus outbreak: Modified Spot robots, oufitted with iPads, are now letting doctors walk into the rooms of coronavirus patients without risking infection. Hospitals have been asking the company for help with remote health. “Based on these conversations, as well as the global shortage of critical per
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian trailer – is this like Apocalypse Now?
SlashGear / 9h
Today the folks at Disney+ revealed some key art and a trailer for their upcoming documentary series for The Mandalorian. They’ve called this documentary Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, and it’s a whopping 8 episodes in length. As Abed Nadir noted in Community, sometimes the documentary about the making of a production ends up being better than the production itself – … Continue reading
2021 Polestar 2 US pricing confirmed: Tesla rival arrives this summer
Polestar 2 US tP2 Android20SlashGear / 9h
Polestar has announced US pricing for the 2021 Polestar 2, its first all-electric car, and it’s good news compared to what the EV-maker had originally suggested. Second in the Volvo/Geely collaboration’s new range, Polestar 2 will take on the Tesla Model 3 with a starting price of $59,900 in the US. That’s around $3,000 less than the automaker initially indicated, … Continue reading
How to watch The Big Night In: stream the BBC fundraiser online from anywhere
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
There's a veritable who's who of British comedy and light entertainment coming together tonight for a BBC special telethon - read on to find out how to watch The Big Night In online and live stream the charity fundraiser no matter where you are in the world. The show sees Comic Relief and Children in Need join forces for a night of live acts that will see big names appearing via video links from
Join us live and play The TechRadar Quiz on Facebook and YouTube today!
56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Is your tech knowledge so good that Tim Cook calls you for help with pub quiz questions? Or do you reckon you've got a photographic memory for app logos? If so, we've got a challenge for you - The Tech(Radar) Quiz, and it's happening today, April 23 on TechRadar's YouTube channel. Here are the kick-off times for the live Tech(Radar) Quiz around the world: UK (BST) - 7.30pm US (EDT) - 2.30pm US (P
Free books are now available on Amazon to celebrate world book day 2020
Amazon Two Kindle Products400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
World Book Day 2020 is upon us, and to celebrate Amazon is currently offering nine free books on the Kindle Store . Amazon gives away free books each year in recognition of World Book Day, and this year it's running a campaign called 'Read The World'. This year's free books feature authors from all around the world and celebrate the rich breadth of diversity to be found on the Kindle Store - both
Get a huge discount now on Bitdefender's world beating antivirus software
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Antivirus software downloads are on the rise, and it's not hard to see why. With so many of us now working (and keeping ourselves entertained online) from home, there's even more emphasis on making sure our PCs, Macs and phones are protected from hackers, phishing scams and cybercriminals. The good news is that the very best antivirus software in the world currently has a massive sale on. Sign up
One million people have tried Google Stadia, mobile app estimates suggest
41Ars Technica / 9h
For testing with a Pixel phone, Google sent us this custom-made Stadia controller grip that it's calling "the claw." It doesn't come in the pre-order package but will be sold on the GStore soon. [credit: Kyle Orland ] With Google finally offering a totally free tier of Stadia game streaming earlier this month—including a free two-month trial of its expanded Stadia Pro subscription—now seems like
Daily Crunch: There’s a major iPhone email security bug
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Apple plans to fix an iPhone email security bug, Magic Leap cuts 1,000 staffers and Google is requiring all advertisers to identify themselves. Here’s your Daily Crunch for April 23, 2020. 1. A new iPhone email security bug may let hackers steal private data According to security firm ZecOps, the bug is in the iPhone’s default Mail app. By sending a specially crafted email to the victim’s device,
indigodreams: lilacsinthedooryard: “Three Women Reading” by...
Music, Arts & Literature / 9h
indigodreams : lilacsinthedooryard : “Three Women Reading” by Uemura Shōen (1875 - 1949) by Plum leaves on Flickr.
Doctors Want to Use Lethal Injection Drugs on COVID-19 Patients
500+Futurism / 10h
Doctors treating severe cases of COVID-19 have started making an unusual plea: they’re asking states with the death penalty for access to their stores of lethal injection medications. Specifically, according to The Associated Press , the doctors are asking for the sedative midazolam, the paralytic vecuronium bromide, and the opioid fentanyl — which states stockpile for executions, but which they
Alienware gaming laptop deals see discounts of nearly $600 this week
24TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
These Alienware gaming laptop deals are offering discounts of nearly $600 in some stunning discounts over at Dell this week. With powerful RTX 2060 graphics, hexa-core 9th generation i7 processors, and massive SSDs on offer, there's some serious horsepower behind these gaming laptops. You'll find a 512GB SSD Alienware M15 offering all those specs and available for just $1,499.99 this week , down
‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ comes to Xbox Game Pass on May 7th
Xbox Game Pass RDR2100+Engadget / 10h
Xbox Game Pass is one of the best bargains in gaming. $14 a month gets you all the perks of Xbox Live Gold, plus a selection of about 100 on-demand games. The deal is getting even sweeter now that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to the subscription service. On May 7th, Rockstar’s hit action adventure title will join the Xbox Game Pass library on Xbox One, and the timing couldn’t be much better. C
Polestar’s first all-electric vehicle will start at $59,900 in the US
Polestar 2 US tP2 Android200+TechCrunch / 10h
Polestar, the electric performance brand spun out of Volvo, said the base price of its first all-electric vehicle will be $59,900 in the United States, lower than originally targeted. The 2021 Polestar 2, an electric performance fastback, is the first EV to come out of a brand that was relaunched three years ago. Polestar, once a high-performance brand under Volvo Cars, was recast as an electric
World Airline Lobby Group Wants African Nations To Prioritize Airline Subsidies
View from the Wing / 10h
Taking money from poor people in Africa to give to airlines is bat crazy. GDP per capita in Sub-Saharan Africa (2018) was US$1586. In some countries it’s much lower. 18 countries in Africa are already at their capacity for debt. Safe drinking water strikes me as a higher priority than airline subsidies, and in the current pandemic I’d focus more on lack of testing and lack of ventilators and pers
First version of Apple and Google’s contact tracing API should be available to developers next week
Apple Google Tim Cook500+TechCrunch / 10h
The first version of Apple and Google’s jointly developed, cross-platform contact tracing API should be available to developers as of next week, according to a conversation between Apple CEO Tim Cook and European Commissioner for internal market Thierry Breton. Breton shared a photo from his office which shows him having a video conversation with Cook, and told Les Echos that the Apple chief exec
Opera Event closes $5M Series A for its esports-focused influencer platform
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Today Opera Event , an influencer software service, announced that it closed a $5 million Series A. The Oakland-based startup raised the capital from new lead investor Antera , with prior investors Atlas Ventures , Everblue , and Konvoy Ventures coming along. According to Crunchbase data , Opera Event had raised at least $1.2 million before this new round. Opera Event is starting with a focus on
Stripe adds card issuing, localized card networks and expanded approvals tool
100+TechCrunch / 10h
At a time when more transactions than ever are happening online, payments behemoth Stripe is announcing three new features to continue expanding its reach. The company today announced that it will now offer card issuing services directly to businesses to let them in turn make credit cards for customers tailored to specific purposes. Alongside that, it’s going to expand the number of accepted loca
You Deserve Better Than Chicken Breasts During These Trying Times
100+Lifehacker / 10h
I have not been to the grocery store in about 10 days now, but the last time I was there I could not help but notice the distinct lack of boneless, skinless chicken breast. Actually, all of the neat, boneless cuts of meat were running quite low and, while I understand the need for simplicity right now, this is not the… Read more...
The Facebook Portal smart display gets a $50 price cut for Mother's Day sale
Facebook Pseudoscience32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Staying connected with friends and family is more important than ever right now, and Facebook is here to help with its Portal smart display device. Starting now through May 10, Facebook's Mother's Day sale gets you a $50 price cut on the Portal lineup, which includes the Portal Mini, Portal, and Portal Plus . The Portal lineup is part of Facebook's mission to improve video calling by making it co
Turkish Airlines “Draws” Massive Flag In Sky
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
Today is the 100th anniversary of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (which took place on April 23, 1920), and Turkish Airlines is celebrating this in a special way. Today a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER completed a 2hr38min flight over Turkey, flying from Ankara to Ankara. Flight TK1920 spent the entire journey “drawing” the biggest-ever national flag in the sky. Here’s a look at the Flig
Netflix grabs new and exclusive Pokémon series, launching in June
56TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Want to watch Pokémon on Netflix? The TV streaming service has bagged exclusive streaming rights to a new Pokémon animated series, Pokémon Journeys, which will land on the platform on June 12. The story looks set to follow a young Ash and his trusty Pikachu (as usual), as well as a new companion known as Goh – which we assume has nothing to do with Pokémon Go , but we’re hoping leads to at least
Microsoft’s back to its old tricks by persuading Outlook.com users to switch to Edge
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Microsoft is pushing the Edge browser to users of its online email service Outlook, using ads which extol the virtues of the revamped Chromium-powered Edge. Windows Latest spotted that those accessing their inbox on Outlook.com are being served adverts claiming that Microsoft Edge gives you ‘speed, performance and compatibility’ (although to be fair, it doesn’t say that other browsers don’t give
Extra Crunch Live: Join Charles Hudson for a look at today’s seed-stage landscape
100+TechCrunch / 10h
Earlier this week, we kicked off our Extra Crunch Live series with an interesting chat with Cowboy’s Aileen Lee and Ted Wang . Today, we will be back at 3 p.m. PST/6 p.m. EST/10 p.m. GMT with a new guest: Charles Hudson , the general partner of Precursor Ventures. Extra Crunch members will find an AddEvent link below to drop the details directly into their calendar and folks who want to participa
Porsche gives classic cars a CarPlay upgrade option
Porsche CarPlay Classic61SlashGear / 10h
Porsche is giving its classic car owners an Apple CarPlay upgrade, with a new set of replacement radios bringing 21st century tech to vintage rides. The two Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) head-units are designed to slot into the space where an old FM radio or CD player (or even a tape deck) might have been installed at the factory. … Continue reading
Keep your home sparkling clean with the help of a robot — iRobot, that is
49Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Keep every corner of your home spotless with an iRobot vacuum or mop for up to $100 off at Best Buy, as of April 23. Many of us have been facing our fears lately. Yup, just jumping right in and not looking back. We're talking about spring cleaning , of course. It's no simple task, but social distancing has brought some folks extra time to make sure their homes are extra tidy. So you may be
Skater XL, SkateBird, OlliOlli for Nintendo Switch: Where’s Tony Hawk?
SlashGear / 10h
Today the folks at Nintendo announced the release of Skater XL for Nintendo Switch. That’s the third notable skateboarding game for the handheld/console gaming system – the first of which game out well before the console itself. This console would be perfect for the likes of the most fantastic skateboarding video game of all time, Tony Hawk Pro Skater. So … Continue reading
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog is chipping in to help COVID-19 patients
Boston Dynamics Spot400+Engadget / 10h
We’ve seen Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot robot navigate an office , hold the door for a friend, pull a rickshaw and haul a box truck , but its most impressive feat yet might be protecting healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, Boston Dynamics announced that its Spot robots are allowing healthcare providers to remotely triage patients at Boston’s Brigham and Wome
Space Force Unveils Its First Weapon, a Satellite Jammer
8KFuturism / 10h
Playing Offense The U.S. Space Force recently acquired its first offensive weaponry: a device capable of blocking satellite communications, temporarily rendering orbiting satellites useless. The technology behind these Counter Communications Systems, as they’re called, has already existed for years, Interesting Engineering reports , but the devices were only delivered to the military last month .
Take Your Brick-And-Mortar Business Online With This All-In-One Ecommerce Solution
Futurism / 10h
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. Having a brick and mortar store is great. Small boutique businesses are essential for building strong communities. However, as t
How to Participate in the ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Nature Day Event
Animal Crossing NH24How-To Geek / 10h
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a new update that includes a special Nature Day event. Starting April 23, 2020, through May 4, 2020, players can earn a special reward by completing Nook Miles+ activities related to Earth Day. Here’s how to get started. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
New Seismic Map of North America Reveals a Continent Under Tremendous Stress
1KGizmodo / 10h
Scientists have compiled the most comprehensive map yet of tectonic stress magnitudes across North America, highlighting regions most vulnerable to earthquakes. Read more...
How to Create a Watchlist Directly in Google Search
Google US Advertisers80Gizmodo / 10h
Now that we’re all spending a bit more time streaming television shows and movies at home, maintain a robust “what to watch” queue is more important than ever. If you’ve signed up for a few new streaming services to keep you entertained in quarantine, it might also be a lot harder to manage—but a new feature in… Read more...
What's Coming to Disney+ in May 2020
96Lifehacker / 10h
It’s almost May, which means it’s almost time for a whole new month’s worth of content on Disney+. Read more...
Virgin's best value broadband and TV deals have boosted speeds and up to £131 off
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Virgin never seems to be fully sure how to rope people in when it comes to broadband deals . Cashback? free gifts? Large crates of Virgin branded wine? While these are all fine incentives, Virgin's latest attempt is one of the strongest yet. But its nothing fancy. In essence, you're just getting a few simple things - a lowered price, a few more channels, and a speed boost. However, that now makes
Ford builds a 1,400hp electric Mustang drag racer
Ford Mustang Cobra 14001KArs Technica / 10h
The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver over 1,400 horsepower and over 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments. [credit: Ford ] If you want to go from a standstill to very fast as quickly as possible, there's nothing quite like an electric motor.
How to Use TikTok’s Parental Controls
99How-To Geek / 10h
TikTok is a social media platform on which you can create, remix, augment, or share short videos. Because it’s so popular with teens, parents obviously want to protect their kids from inappropriate content. Fortunately, TikTok has parental controls that can help you with that. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Google Will Admit When Its Search Results Suck
33How-To Geek / 10h
Google tries hard, but sometimes its search results are terrible. It seems like you were clear about what you wanted, but the results that came up have nothing to do with what you wanted. Google knows it too, and the company plans to do something courageous—admit failure. When it knows the matches are unhelpful, it’ll tell you upfront so you won’t waste time looking at them. Read This Article on
Expedia raises $3.2B to ride out pandemic, names new CEO and announces austerity measures
81TechCrunch / 10h
It’s not exactly a secret that the travel industry is in free fall right now as the pandemic has brought the industry to a screeching halt. With nobody moving, travel site Expedia announced that it has raised $3.2 billion to help ride this out. The deal consists of two separate tranches of cash with $1.2 billion coming from private placement of perpetual preferred stock and approximately $2 billi
Thursday's Best Deals: Nioh 2: Special Edition, Vava 9-in-1 USB-C Hub, Rosetta Stone Lifetime Susbcription, Ella Paradis Vibrator Bundle, and More
52Lifehacker / 10h
A sale on Nioh 2: Special Edition , a Vava 9-in-1 USB-C hub , a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription , and an Ella Paradis vibrator bundle pave the way for Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
Very good robot dog helps healthcare workers talk to coronavirus patients
Boston Dynamics Spot300+Mashable / 10h
Robot cars were already helping transport medicine. Now, robot dogs are helping protect healthcare workers from the coronavirus. Spot, a four-legged robot from robotics company Boston Dynamics, is being put to use at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts during the coronavirus pandemic. In a paper released Thursday , Boston Dynamics explained how the quadruped bot was quickly transformed
Thursday's Best Deals: Nioh 2: Special Edition, Vava 9-in-1 USB-C Hub, Rosetta Stone Lifetime Susbcription, Ella Paradis Vibrator Bundle, and More
52Gizmodo / 10h
A sale on Nioh 2: Special Edition , a Vava 9-in-1 USB-C hub , a Rosetta Stone lifetime subscription , and an Ella Paradis vibrator bundle pave the way for Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
Select Tempur-Pedic pillows are $99 for a pair — they're usually $79 each
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Tempur-Pedic is offering two of its most popular pillows in pairs for $99 through Monday, April 27. These pillows are regularly $79 each, so it's a $59 savings. You're not the only one who has a newfound problem with falling asleep. Though it feels like we should have our new routines down at this point, people are noticing that they've been restless since lockdown started Quartz says that
The Coronavirus May Be Doing Something Strange to Your Toes
1KFuturism / 10h
Health practitioners are noticing a strange new sign that patients could be carrying the coronavirus without symptoms such as a dry cough or fever. The media and even some health experts are now referring to the condition as “COVID toes” — mysterious blue or red discoloration in toes and sometimes fingers. It seems to only affect young people. “We don’t know for sure if it’s related to COVID-19,
How Argentina’s Strict Covid-19 Lockdown Saved Lives
1KWired / 11h
Being there in mid-March gave me a window into what it would have looked like had the US taken serious action from the start. It also nearly stranded me 5,000 miles from home.
'Expert Twitter' Only Goes So Far. Bring Back Blogs
100+Wired / 11h
To ensure readers get the latest, best information on Covid-19, pandemic experts need to go back to the early days of Web 2.0.
Otter.ai’s newest feature offers live, interactive transcripts of your Zoom meetings
300+TechCrunch / 11h
Real-time voice transcription service Otter.ai is adding new functionality that will aid home school students and work-from-home employees alike. The company today is introducing an integration with Zoom in order to provide “Live Video Meeting Notes” — meaning, the ability to record and view a live, interactive transcript directly from a video conference. The feature is also designed to work even
MIT develops machine-washable sensors that embed in clothing for constant vital sign monitoring
100+TechCrunch / 11h
MIT has developed a new type of lightweight sensor that can be integrated into flexible fabrics, including the kinds of polyesters often used in athletic wear, to provide constant monitoring of vital signs including body temperature, heart rate and respiratory rate. These sensors are machine-washable and can be integrated into clothing that appears totally normal on the outside, and they can also
Chase shut down my accounts after I applied for too many cards — but there’s a happy ending
20The Points Guy / 11h
This is a story about when greed is not so good. Let me start by saying I’m a huge fan of Chase cards. I’ve been able to redeem Chase points for some of the most expensive hotels in the world, including the Park Hyatt Sydney and the Park Hyatt Tokyo. Park Hyatt Sydney, March 2018. (Photo by Clint Henderson/The Points Guy) New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our b
Share your favorite memories of the original Game Boy
400+Engadget / 11h
In the ‘80s there were no Switches or smartphones to play portable video games on. For on-the-go gaming, you were mostly limited to things like Nintendo’s Game and Watch , or those cheesy Tiger Electronics handhelds . Then, in 1989, Nintendo released the Game Boy. That now iconic gray chassis with its green pixelated screen was packaged with Tetris , selling over a million units in the first few
Choose a Student Loan Repayment Plan With This Calculator
33Lifehacker / 11h
IBR, PAYE, REPAYE—if the options for repaying your student loans look like alphabet soup, there’s a new calculator that seeks to simplify the decision-making process. Read more...
Don't have a desk chair? All you need is a seat cushion.
Mashable / 11h
While only some of us are lucky enough to be able to work from home, an even smaller number of us have an actual office setup where we live. Many of us don't even have a legitimate desk chair . Don't panic, though; you can still sit comfortably throughout the day without having an expensive Herman Miller chair. All you need is a good, ergonomic seat cushion. And if you weren't planning on getting
Google will force advertisers to prove they are who they say they are
Google Search Today1KEngadget / 11h
Google will require all advertisers to confirm their legal identity in an effort to increase transparency. Since 2018, political advertisers have had to verify who they are , so this is an expansion of that measure. The company will enforce the rule in the US at first, and it's likely to take a few years before the requirement rolls out worldwide. Google suggests advertisers that in certain categ
Porsche unveils CarPlay-equipped radios for vintage Porsches
Porsche Taycan CarPlay1KTechCrunch / 11h
Own a classic Porsche? Who doesn’t? The German automaker today unveiled a line of head units designed to replicate the vintage look while still featuring modern connectivity such as Bluetooth, DAB+, and Apple CarPlay. These radios are official Porsche hardware and are available in 1-DIN or 2-DIN variants, allowing them to fit in vehicles from the ‘60s to the ‘90s. Sure, a touchscreen-only interfa
Did Apple underclock the bionic A13 processor in iPhone SE?
Apple 2020 iPhone 1236TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The iPhone 11 Pro Max and the iPhone SE are powered by the same Bionic A13 chipset. So, getting the same powerful processor at just $399 is nothing less than a dream for many. And while the early reviews rate the performance of the iPhone SE highly, Antutu benchmark scores reveal that Apple may have under-clocked the processor on the recently released device. The results posted on bench-marking s
SpaceX to offer Starlink public beta in six months, Musk says
SpaceX Musk Starlink3KArs Technica / 11h
Enlarge / SpaceX CEO Elon Musk at the Satellite 2020 Conference in Washington, DC, on Monday, March 9, 2020. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg ) SpaceX will start testing Starlink broadband service in a private beta in about three months and make it available in a public beta about six months from now, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wrote on Twitter yesterday . The first beta trials will occur in high lati
Geek Trivia: The First Google Doodle Celebrated What?
How-To Geek / 11h
Geek Pride Day The Burning Man Festival Pi Day Charles Babbage's Birthday Think You Know the Answer?
Apple could beat Intel to 5nm as Project Kalamata CPU resurfaces
Apple ARM Mac 2021100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Apple will release its first Mac based on a custom ARM chip next year, according to Bloomberg . The report, which cites people familiar with the matter, claims Apple is working on three custom Mac processors as part of an internal project called Kalamata , with these said to be based around the A14 chipset set to debut in the iPhone 12 . Here are the best processors Check out the best laptops We'
Apple to sell ARM powered Macs in 2021
Apple ARM Mac 202173TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The quest for end-to-end control of its production line may soon lead Apple to dump Intel chips and move towards in-house processors based on the A14 variant that is expected to power the next iPhone. Bloomberg reported that the company would launch three Mac processors based on the above chip and would use Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company which is the same firm that is responsible for
The Mandalorian Documentary's First Trailer Goes Behind the Scenes on Bringing Baby Yoda to Life
500+Gizmodo / 11h
You guys: Werner Herzog wanted to direct that baby so much. Give him a whole episode! Read more...
Save on a new pair of glasses from EyeBuyDirect with this code
Mashable / 11h
TL;DR: As of April 23, save 30% on lenses and 20% on frames when you buy glasses from EyeBuyDirect . Sometimes putting your contacts in can feel like a chore — especially now if you're among the crowd lucky enough to be working from home. Staring at a screen all day without getting up and moving much is really straining to the eyes . Opting for glasses some days can help relieve some of that stra
Qatar Airways’ Awesome Earth Day Ad
99One Mile at a Time / 11h
Yesterday was Earth Day, and what an unusual Earth Day it was: On the plus side, I imagine yesterday had the lowest emissions from travel of any Earth Day in a very long time Unfortunately for most of us the earth is currently limited to our homes Yesterday Qatar Airways published an awesome ~52 second ad. It’s a stunning ad that both showcases how beautiful the earth it, and how we’re not able t
Almost All COVID Patients on Ventilators Are Dying, Study Suggests
4KFuturism / 11h
As the number of cases and deaths resulting from COVID-19 continues to rise in the US, hospitals are quickly running out of ventilators, which are machines that take care of breathing for patients who are experiencing severe pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome . But the prognosis for a COVID-19 patient hooked up to a ventilator appears grim: about 88 percent of those placed on ventil
Navigating the web while observing hijab
100+Engadget / 11h
Not long ago, I was at home on YouTube watching a TED Talk by psychologist Amy Cuddy on building confidence and how body language shapes who we are. My uncle was nearby browsing his cellphone, and we were both commenting on its importance. As soon as it finished, ads of scantily clad women showed up, and I was mortified. For many people, this might not be a problem. But as someone who observes hi
'I Have Now Had More Physical Contact With the Deceased Than I Have With Anyone Living'
200+Gizmodo / 11h
This is Sick Days, a series documenting how jobs are changing during the coronavirus pandemic, as told by workers themselves. This week, we hear from a cop, a morgue volunteer, and more. If you’d like to submit a story, use this Google form and provide as much detail as you’re able; read this post to learn more about … Read more...
How to Create a Watchlist Directly in Google Search
80Lifehacker / 11h
Now that we’re all spending a bit more time streaming television shows and movies at home, maintain a robust “what to watch” queue is more important than ever. If you’ve signed up for a few new streaming services to keep you entertained in quarantine, it might also be a lot harder to manage—but a new feature in… Read more...
Gogoro will launch an electric bicycle in the US next month
95Engadget / 11h
Gogoro is well known for its e-mopeds that are equipped with swappable batteries -- at least in its native Taiwan. The company announced today that it’s finally coming to the US, albeit in a different form. Gogoro’s new sub-brand, Eeyo, won’t focus on e-mopeds. Rather, it will integrate the company’s handy battery technology into e-bikes. The announcement was extremely vague -- the only informati
How to Link To An Individual Task in Microsoft Planner
How-To Geek / 11h
Linking to a whole plan in Microsoft Planner is easy, but it’s a blunt tool when you want to talk about a single task. Here’s how to link to an individual card to make discussing specific tasks a bit easier. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Deal Alert: Grab a New Google Nest Mini for Just $20
21How-To Geek / 11h
Smart speakers, like the Google Nest Mini, work best when they’re installed in every room of your home. If you’ve been meaning to stock up on smart speakers (or buy your first one), then now’s your chance. Micro Center is selling the 2nd gen Google Nest Mini (Charcoal/Chalk) for just $20. That’s a $30 discount, and the lowest price we’ve seen yet. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
After a cheap fitness tracker? The Xiaomi Mi Band 4C may be the Redmi Band in disguise
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Looking for a new cheap fitness tracker ? You may want to wait for this one to be announced; the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C has been spotted and it looks like it'll be coming to the west before the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 . We've heard about the Xiaomi Mi Band 4C before, but Xiaomi fan blog Xiaomishka has spotted a listing that suggests the model number is the same as the previously unveiled Redmi Band. Announce
Fitbit deals at Best Buy: price cuts on the Fitbit Charge 3 and Ionic smartwatch
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Summer is just around the corner, and if you're looking to get in shape, a fitness tracker can be the perfect companion to help you – and the good news is that Best Buy has price cuts on Fitbit's best-selling activity trackers. For a limited time, you can get the Fitbit Charge 3 on sale for $129.95 . That's a $20 discount and the best price we've found for the fitness tracker. Best Buy also has t
Nvidia Shield TV is dropping the ball on 4K HDR streams – but this update should fix it
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
If you use a Nvidia Shield TV to access Amazon Prime Video, you may have been having trouble accessing 4K UHD playback for those Amazon Prime shows and films. If that’s the case, you’ll be glad to hear that a new update for Nvidia Shield TV devices is set to fix the issue. While it's unclear how widespread the problem is, it’s serious enough that Amazon is rolling out a new update in the coming d
Synergy Research report finds data center M&A has already surpassed 2019
80TechCrunch / 11h
At a time where all of the news seems to point toward negative economic activity, Synergy Research released a report today that data center M&A activity made a strong showing this quarter, already surpassing 2019 levels. The surge was mostly related to the $8.4 billion Interxion acquisition by Digital Realty , which Synergy says was the largest data center deal ever. It pushed the deal total this
Red Dead Redemption 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass as a fan-favorite departs
Red Dead Redemption 2SlashGear / 11h
Red Dead Redemption 2 was unquestionably one the biggest games of 2018, but if you’re an Xbox One owner who missed it at launch, you’ll soon have your chance to play it without spending full retail price on it. Microsoft has announced that the game will be coming to Xbox Game Pass, so subscribers will be able to download it … Continue reading
Listen to Music Comfortably With a Pair of $27 TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones
Gizmodo / 11h
TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones | $27 | Amazon | Promo code W6QPLXDW Read more...
Apple Music app for Samsung Smart TVs released
Apple Music SamsungSlashGear / 11h
Apple Music is coming to Samsung TVs, with the latest smart sets getting a new app for the streaming music service. It’s the first time that Apple Music has been available directly on a smart TV platform, with a three month free trial for new users signing up through their set. Models launched between 2018 through 2020 will be able … Continue reading
YouTube show gets celebrities up close with locked down viewers
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YouTube has announced the launch of eleven free new original shows with celebrity special appearances as part of its efforts to create content that would assist people locked up at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The shows include a dance special, one on education and another on projects where families and friends can collaborate. Each of these shows would have a celebrity guest. “Some shows w
iPad deals: huge Apple sale now on in the US and UK
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Even with iPad deals and Apple sales in short supply recently, B&H Photo and Currys have managed to offer some truly excellent boredom busting deals this week. Right now at B&H you can get the 256GB iPad Pro for $799 (was $949) , or this 32GB iPad 10.2 for $299 (was $329) , while at Currys you can get the 256GB iPad Pro for £769 (was £940) . We think the 2018 iPad Pro is still currently one of th
Doctors are using AI to triage covid-19 patients. The tools may be here to stay
400+MIT Technology Review / 11h
Rizwan Malik had always had an interest in AI. As the lead radiologist at the Royal Bolton Hospital, run by the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), he saw its potential to make his job easier. In his hospital, patients often had to wait six hours or more for a specialist to look at their x-rays. If an emergency room doctor could get an initial reading from an AI-based tool, it could dramatically
Pedestrians on Broadway near the Breitmeyer Building and other...
Music, Arts & Literature / 11h
Pedestrians on Broadway near the Breitmeyer Building and other businesses including The White House and G.W. Zanger, furrier. Recorded in glass negative ledger: “LD/Streets-Broadway, April 23, 1910, 10:05 am.” Courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Google is extending identity verification requirements to all advertisers
Google Search Today100TechCrunch / 12h
In a blog post today , Google’s Director of Product Management, Ads Integrity. John Canfield, announced that the company will be extending its identity verification policy for all advertisers. Introduced in 2018, the feature required political advertisers to go through a verify their identity, which was then displayed as part of the ad itself. The process was designed to created increased transpa
Historic black hole image celebrated on first anniversary
Popular Mechanics / 12h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass – here's when you can play it
Red Dead Redemption 264TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Red Dead Redemption 2 is galloping onto Xbox Games Pass for console on May 7, Microsoft has announced. Rockstar’s blockbuster released in 2018, and made its way to PC a year later – albeit with a couple of teething problems. It’s got an impressive reputation, winning an astonishing 175 Game of the Year awards and over 250 perfect scores. It’s pretty good, then, but what’s it all about? You play a
Ask an Infection Preventionist Your Questions About the Coronavirus [Update: Ended]
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Update: and we’re done! Join us at 1 p.m. Eastern for a live Q&A with Dr. Saskia Popescu , an infectious disease epidemiologist who is also an infection preventionist. She works in hospitals to make sure patients, visitors, and staff are protected from infection, meaning she’s an expert in how hand washing, masks, and… Read more...
Unlock Nvidia's New App to Kill Annoying Background Noise
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Gaming is great and all—especially during a pandemic, and especially now that you can play a souped-up version of Minecraft with real-time ray tracing —but you can now use your Nvidia graphics card to create real-life magic. Just look at this noise-cancelling demonstration, all powered by your Nvidia GPU: Read more...
Apple Music Is Coming to Samsung TVs
Apple Music Samsung49Gizmodo / 12h
Samsung is trying to make its TVs more useful during the global pandemic that is keeping us inside our houses, first with free fitness apps from popular boutique fitness studios and now with an Apple Music app—and free 90-day trial to stream tunes from your Samsung TV. Read more...
This Weird Wearable Is Keeping Me Fit and Rested During Lockdown
30Gizmodo / 12h
Whoop is not your typical wearable. Read more...
Apple Music is available on Samsung Smart TVs
Apple Music Samsung200+Engadget / 12h
You no longer need an Apple TV box to play Apple Music on the big screen in your living room. As of today, Apple Music is available on 2018 and newer Samsung Smart TVs — the first time it’s been available from a TV maker, or any third-party TV media player for that matter. You’ll have access to the same features you’d find on other devices, including Beats 1 radio and music videos. The interface
Delta Denies Discussing Big Sale Of Miles To American Express To Raise Cash
View from the Wing / 12h
The Wall Street Journal had reported that both Delta and United were in talks to do this again with their credit card partners, but Ed Bastian appears to deny this is the case. There was some reference during the airline's earnings call that the government could take part of SkyMiles as collateral for a subsidized CARES Act loan although nothing was definitive. Continue reading ...
New airplane seats for the coronavirus era?
100+The Points Guy / 12h
The coronavirus outbreak has already led to sweeping changes across the airline industry. Could airplane cabins be next? One aircraft seat manufacturer rolled out new designs this week for economy seating that it believes could help carriers adjust to flying in the age of coronavirus. Among these designs is the “Janus” seat, the most radical of the two unveiled by Italian firm Aviointeriors. The
Become a Tiger King with These 3D Google Animals and Objects
Fortnite Epic Google91How-To Geek / 12h
Google now offers amazing 3D augmented reality animals and objects on nearly any iPhone, iPad, or Android phone. You can find them with a quick search on Chrome. Using Google’s ARCore technology, you can study realistic-looking objects in the world around you. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Monitor CPU Usage in Linux Over Time
24How-To Geek / 12h
The top utility displays current CPU usage for each running process, but what if you wanted to monitor this over time and display it on a graph? There are a few utilities for this if your cloud provider doesn’t have one already. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Digging into Europe’s Q1 venture results
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Hello and welcome back to our regular morning look at private companies, public markets and the gray space in between. Today we’re taking a look at a bit of data on the European venture capital scene in Q1. As with our looks at other locales like Silicon Valley and other bits of the United States , we’re taking stock of what happened in the first quarter. Q1 2020 includes pre-COVID-19 results, th
E-skin can monitor health indicators and is powered by sweat
SlashGear / 12h
Researchers from Caltech have created a new electronic skin or e-skin, that is applied directly to the top of the real skin on a person. The e-skin is made from a soft, flexible rubber material that can be embedded with sensors that monitor health information. Health information the sensor is capable of recording includes heart rate, body temperature, blood sugar, … Continue reading
Horizon Zero Dawn 2 PS5 rumors ramp up as devs delete job listing
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Horizon Zero Dawn 2 may not have been confirmed yet but the evidence is ramping up that a sequel to 2017's post-apocalyptic RPG Horizon Zero Dawn is in the pipeline. Horizon Zero Dawn developer, Guerilla Games, recently tweeted out a job listing for a Senior AI Programmer "who can make a difference in the design and implementation of the systems that make our NPCs come to life". However, the twee
31 Little-Known Settings on Your Phone and Laptop You Should Know About
200+Gizmodo / 12h
You’d have to be really, really bored to devote some time to scrolling through all the settings on your phone or laptop—so the devices you rely on every day may well offer a selection of options and features that you’re completely unaware of. Here’s a rundown of 31 of the best lesser-known settings that you might find… Read more...
American AAdvantage Accounts Closed Over Car Rental Receipts
32One Mile at a Time / 12h
American Airlines has one of the most active corporate security departments when it comes to shutting down accounts, and it looks like American is now shutting down AAdvantage accounts for a new reason. The AAdvantage car rental scam The always knowledgable @xJonNYC notes that American Airlines is terminating AAdvantage accounts right now over car rental receipts submitted for mileage credit. The
Cannabis group Medicine Man Technologies rebrands as Schwazze, announces sweeping acquisitions
100+TechCrunch / 12h
One of Colorado’s fastest-growing cannabis companies has a new look. Medicine Man Technologies (MMT) is announcing a new brand, Schwazze, which will be an overarching parent company for MMT and its collection of brands. The publicly-traded company is now listed under the OTC ticker symbol “SHWZ.” Schwazze refers to a cultivation process, and the company’s new CEO told TechCrunch the name change r
You and Bae Can Reach Your Peak With an Ella Paradis Vibrator Bundle
20Lifehacker / 12h
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Amazon begins selling items from neighborhood stores in India amid Facebook’s deal with Jio
200+TechCrunch / 12h
The race to win the ubiquitous neighborhood stores is on in India. A day after Facebook invested $5.7 billion in Reliance Jio Platforms to serve tens of millions of neighborhood stores in the country, the world’s largest e-commerce firm has launched “Local Shops on Amazon.” The program will help customers discover products from local shops in their city. These shops will deliver the items themsel
Miro lands $50M Series B for digital whiteboard as demand surges
500+TechCrunch / 12h
Miro is a company in the right place at the right time. The makers of a digital whiteboard are seeing usage surge right now as businesses move from the workplace and physical whiteboards. Today, the company announced a hefty $50 million Series B. Iconiq Capital led the round with help from Accel and a slew of individual investors. Today’s investment brings the total raised to around $75 million,
7 VCs look into the future of fintech
100+TechCrunch / 12h
TechCrunch recently asked a number of venture capitalists who invest in fintech to share their thoughts about the state of the industry ; they pulled us into the present moment, drawing from their portfolio companies, deal flow and inboxes. Today, we asked them to look into the future. Although it looks like the COVID-19 pandemic has clipped the tails of many unicorns, this era won’t last forever
Atlanta’s SingleOps raises $6M for its outdoor-care focused software business
100+TechCrunch / 12h
Today SingleOps , an Atlanta-based software startup, announced that it has raised $6 million in new capital. The startup’s service is built to support companies that deal with outdoor work like landscaping, tree care and lawn maintenance. It’s an example of the vertical SaaS trend that has come to the fore in recent years, with startups building software services tailored to particular business c
Boston Dynamics’ Spot finds a new career in telemedicine amid COVID-19 pandemic
Boston Dynamics Spot200+TechCrunch / 12h
For two weeks, Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot has been walking the halls of local hospital Brigham and Women’s. Telemedicine wasn’t generally listed as one of the primary applications for the company’s first commercial product, but Boston Dynamics is only one in a long list of tech companies that’s found itself shifting on the fly as the COVID-19 pandemic has become an all-consuming part of life. Th
How American, Delta and United should reward elites who actually earn status in 2020
The Points Guy / 12h
In light of the coronavirus , we’re seen airlines make unprecedented changes to their loyalty programs . Because so many frequent flyers won’t be taking to the skies for a good portion of 2020, American , Delta and United have all extended elite status until Jan. 31, 2022. As part of these updates, American and United have also made it much easier to earn status this year by reducing the elite-qu
How to Change Your Zoom Background to a Fun Photo or Video
75How-To Geek / 12h
People often use Zoom for work and conference calls, but it doesn’t have to be all work and no play. You can use an interesting photo or video virtual background during the call to liven things up! Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Tribit StormBox Review: Pint-Sized Powerful Sound
How-To Geek / 12h
Tribit’s StormBox speaker is the latest device to be released by the company. Packing some impressive sound into its diminutive chassis, Tribit has produced a speaker that remains portable while delivering on those all-important sonics. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Quibi's mobile apps will get limited support for TV casts next month
Quibi Next Month Imbres74Engadget / 12h
Quibi will soon start rolling out the ability cast its bite-sized shows to TVs. The new streaming platform launched without the feature in early April even though it would’ve been smart to do so, seeing as most people are sheltering in place due to COVID-19. In response to early users’ requests and complaints, the company announced a few days later it was fast-tracking its plans to let the app ca
How a Harry Potter mobile game teaches us to cope with death
83Lifehacker / 12h
Warning: February and March 2020 chapters of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery are discussed ahead. Read more...
A captivating 'Mandalorian' docuseries trailer gives us new glimpses of Baby Yoda
300+Mashable / 12h
Disney+ will celebrate May the Fourth in the best way possible: By taking us deeper into the Star Wars universe and The Mandalorian. A trailer for the eight-part documentary series promises exactly what we want from it: interviews with the filmmakers, looks at the gorgeous production design, and anecdotes about Wernor Herzog and Baby Yoda. "He was acting against the baby and he started directing
Macs with Apple chips are coming in 2021, report claims
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Apple will launch Mac computers with its own processors in 2021, Bloomberg reported Thursday citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the company is working on three different processors, which are based on the next iPhone's A14, but are supposed to be much faster. As far actual devices go, we should see at least one Mac with an Apple chip next year. These chips are based
Toyota Yaris Cross compact SUV will launch in Japan this fall
SlashGear / 12h
Toyota has unveiled its new compact SUV called the Yaris Cross. The little SUV was supposed to have been unveiled at the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, but coronavirus prevented that unveil. Toyota says that the goal behind the Yaris Cross was to develop a vehicle that can redefine what an urban-type compact SUV should be. The vehicle uses an all-new … Continue reading
Apple’s ARM Mac roadmap leak teases supercharged iPhone chips
Apple ARM Mac 2021SlashGear / 12h
Apple’s ARM-based Macs are coming in 2021, a new report claims, with the company intending to use a version of its homegrown iPhone and iPad processors to squeeze out Intel. The shift could be the biggest upheaval to Mac since the company migrated away from PowerPC to Intel x86 in 2006, though the ongoing coronavirus pandemic could force some massaging … Continue reading
Enjoy Japan’s hot springs from the comfort of your home
Popular Mechanics / 12h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
What Would Shopping Look Like If Amazon Suddenly Shut Down Its Warehouses?
400+Gizmodo / 12h
Last week, Amazon shut down its fulfillment centers in France amid a dispute with unions over alleged covid-19-related health hazards. A French court ruled in favor of the union, ordering the company to limit deliveries to necessities such as medical supplies and food until it fulfills a risk assessment and improves… Read more...
Apple and Google will release COVID-19 contact-tracing tools next week
Apple Google Tim Cook1KEngadget / 12h
Apple and Google’s COVID-19 contact tracking technology will be released to developers on April 28th, weeks before the companies initially said it would arrive. Tim Cook revealed the information to European commissioner Thierry Breton after the two met by video conference, according to Les Echos . Tim Cook revealed the information to European commissioner Thierry Breton after the two met by video
Police Deploy 'Pandemic Drone' to Detect Fevers and Enforce Social Distancing
6KGizmodo / 12h
Police in Westport, Connecticut, announced this week that they’re testing a so-called “pandemic drone” that can detect when people on the ground have fevers. The new drone platform will also be used to determine when people are closer than six feet to each other. Police will be able to deliver a verbal warning through… Read more...
Two cats test positive for COVID-19
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Best true wireless earbuds under Rs 10,000 in India, for May 2020
36TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
A few years ago, Apple announced AirPods which created a lot of buzz in the tech community. The AirPods not only created a buzz, but it also created a new audio category, which is today known as ‘True wireless earbuds’. As the name suggests, the true wire buds lack any kind of wire and they are just a pair of earbuds that come in a box which doubles up as a battery case for a battery case. Many s
What is the best superhero movie?
100+Mashable / 12h
Welcome to Pop Culture Throwdown , a weekly column where Mashable's Entertainment team tackles the big questions in life, like who was the best Gilmore Girls boyfriend and what Star Wars movie is best. This week, we asked each other ( and all of you, on Twitter ), what's the best superhero movie? Let the throwdown begin. What's your all-time favorite superhero movie? #PopCultureThrowdown — Mashab
macrolit: Love’s Labor’s Lost, William Shakespeare
Music, Arts & Literature / 12h
macrolit : Love’s Labor’s Lost , William Shakespeare
