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The best graphics cards 2020: all the top GPUs for gaming
3KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5min
Now that the new RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti are here, the best graphics cards are capable of so much more
Buy Alaska Mileage Plan Miles With 50% Bonus
1KOne Mile at a Time / 3h
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of my favorite programs to buy miles from, both thanks to the frequency with which it sell miles, and what a good deal redemptions can be. Also keep in mind that Alaska is joining the oneworld alliance later this year — while I can’t guarantee it will improve the value proposition of Mileage Plan, it does mean the airline will have lots more redemption partners
All the Ways Your Location Can Be Tracked on an iPhone
200+How-To Geek / 7h
Your iPhone can be configured to share your real-time location with any individual. It also tags your location in the photos you take, and many apps beg for location access. Here’s how to take control. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
An AI hiring startup promising bias-free results wants to predict job-hopping
MIT Technology Review / 6min
Since the onset of the pandemic, a growing number of companies have turned to AI to assist with their hiring. The most common involve using face-scanning algorithms, games, questions, or other evaluations to help companies determine which candidates to give an interview. While activists and scholars warn that these screening tools can perpetuate discrimination, the makers themselves argue that al
Braves vs Mets live stream: how to watch the MLB series online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12min
Our guide explains how to watch the Braves vs Mets online and live stream all three games of MLB action from anywhere this weekend.
Little Tikes made a fully-functioning smartwatch for kids
Engadget / 15min
Little Tikes, a toy company that’s probably best known for its iconic Cozy Coupe car, has made a fully-functioning smartwatch for kids . The Tobi Robot , which is intended for youngsters aged 4-8, includes many of the features you might expect from a regular smartwatch , and Little Tikes says it’s durable and waterproof. It has more than 50 watch faces, along with a personality that has more than
Digital Habits Are Hard to Break
40NYT > Technology / 17min
Technology was supposed to be all about welcoming newcomers. But is it?
Rivian to begin deliveries of electric pickup truck in June 2021
TechCrunch / 18min
Rivian has started to run a pilot production line at its factory in Normal, Illinois, as the electric vehicle startup prepares to bring its pickup truck and SUV to market in summer 2021. In an email sent to prospective customers, Rivian said deliveries of its R1T electric pickup truck will begin in June 2021. Deliveries of the R1S electric SUV will start in August 2021. Rivian said in May that de
Support criminal justice reform and I will match your donation up to $50,000
The Points Guy / 22min
Click here to support criminal justice reform through Prosecutor Impact. I’ll personally match donations up to $50,000. Growing up in an affluent suburb of Philadelphia, I lived much of my young life unaware of the two very different systems by which the United States is governed: one that works for privileged, largely white people and the other that works against those — largely people of color
Just Make Frosé With Popsicles
Lifehacker / 23min
Every summer, people lose their shit over frosé, a pink wine slushy that—to me—is perfectly fine. I’ve ordered a few at various establishments with outdoor seating, but I’ve never been inspired to make one at home—understandable when you consider how finicky most frosé recipes are. Read more...
No grace period after Schrems II Privacy Shield ruling, warn EU data watchdogs
64TechCrunch / 25min
European data watchdogs have issued updated guidance in the wake of last week’s landmark ruling striking down a flagship transatlantic data transfer mechanism called Privacy Shield. In an FAQ on the Schrems II judgement, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warns there will be no regulatory grace period. The EU-US Privacy Shield is dead and any companies still relying on it to authorize tran
Best laptop games: 20 games for laptops that won't melt your machine
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 26min
Even if your laptop isn't up to scratch, you'll still have a blast with one (or several) of the best laptop games.
Save over $1,000 on this weekend's Dell gaming laptop deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 27min
This weekend's Dell gaming laptop deals are offering some massive savings of over $1,000 on powerful G5 and G7 rigs.
'The Rental' Is a Perfect Movie for Sleepy Summer Nights
Wired / 26min
Dave Franco’s directorial debut is a lean thriller about a home share from hell.
Watch the first TechCrunch Early Stage ‘Pitch Deck Teardown’
40TechCrunch / 29min
Have you ever taken something apart, like a clock or a motor? The method is particularly useful when it comes to learning how things work — or how they don’t, in some cases. During TechCrunch’s Early Stage event, two venture capitalists took pitch decks and evaluated them with a critical eye on content, presentation and overall messaging. If you missed it the first time through, watch it below in
Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition confirmed for Xbox One and PC
SlashGear / 36min
Dragon Quest XI is a game that’s managed to stay in the public eye for a couple of years at this point. Originally released for the 3DS and PlayStation 4 in Japan in 2018, the game came to western shores later that year with a new PC version in tow. A couple of years later, Square Enix launched a definitive … Continue reading
Our Hero Katee Sackhoff on Robot Chicken, the New BSG, and That Wacky Accent She Did on The Flash
Gizmodo / 39min
When most people think of Katee Sackhoff, one word comes to mind: Starbuck. But she’s actually had a surprisingly diverse career, playing not just action heroes like Battlestar Galactica ’s badass pilot (or her current gig as an astronaut on Netflix’s Another Life ), but also some intensely hilarious characters on shows… Read more...
The Coronavirus Uses a “Camouflage” Enzyme to Merc Your Cells
Futurism / 40min
Scientists just found out a crucial part of what makes SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, so infectious: It’s capable of sneaking into our cells totally under the radar. It’s a devious biological trick. A team of scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio discovered that the coronavirus contains a particular enzyme, nsp16, that it uses to fool our cells in
FAA warns both Boeing 737 engines could shut down after takeoff
SlashGear / 44min
Boeing’s 737 is at risk of an engine failure that could potentially leave the jet powerless after takeoff, the FAA has warned airlines, after multiple incidents were observed as previously grounded fleets return to active service. The US Federal Aviation Administration says it has four recent reports of 737-series jets experiencing a stuck valve that, if unchecked, could lead to … Continue readin
The next Oculus Quest headset might arrive in September
40Engadget / 45min
Oculus’ rumored sequel to the Quest might be close at hand. Historically reliable leaker WalkingCat has posted images (via Road to VR ) of what’s believed to be a new version of the virtual reality headset that would arrive on September 15th. While these are clearly generic press shots, they’re supported by a Reddit leak of what appears to be a prototype of the same device. There are no guarantee
Canon EOS M50 Mark II: everything we know so far
67TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 47min
Canon's popular, beginner-friendly mirrorless camera could be getting a big upgrade. Here's everything we know about the EOS M50 Mark II.
Fake Your Birthday When Creating New Online Accounts
50Lifehacker / 51min
Every time I sign up for a new website or service, I think to myself: How many places have my information by now? I figure that it wouldn’t take very long to come up with a pretty good profile of me given the data I’ve given out over the years to various entities: my name, address(es), birthday, email(s), phone… Read more...
How to use Snapchat filters on Zoom
32Mashable / 59min
With Zoom calls, your computer’s main camera displays you and your surroundings. That’s fine if you want to appear as yourself in your normal office, bedroom, or kitchen. But that’s boring. Instead, add some spice to your appearance and backgrounds with the Snap camera app . Made by the company behind Snapchat, this app gives you a variety of fun filters that add effects to your face and backgrou
10 online tutoring services to help rescue your GPA
20Mashable / 1h
There's no academic panic quite like the night before an exam when you can't quite grasp the words in front of you no matter how many times you've read them. It's then that you want help but where to turn? You've played back the professor's lecture dozens of times already. The teaching assistant is likely fast asleep and not up to answering your frantic messages. And your friends probably don't k
The best deals we found this week: Amazon devices, iPad mini and more
30Engadget / 1h
We’ve seen a number of great deals over the past week, and a few of them are still available right now. Amazon’s big Fire device sale remains in effect, so you can get things like the Fire TV Stick 4K and the Fire 7 tablet for only $35. Apple’s iPad mini is $50 off, the AirPods Pro are $20 off and the Apple Watch Series 3 remains discounted to $169. You can also save on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop
Friday's Best Deals: Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra, Best Buy Summer Gaming Sale, Snuggle Me Weighted Blanket, Star Wars Nerds Rope, B1G2 Free Blu-rays, and More
32Lifehacker / 1h
A Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra Gold Box , a Best Buy summer gaming sale , a Snuggle Me weighted blanket , a Star Wars Nerds Rope discount , an Amazon B2G1 Blu-ray deal , and Nordstrom Rack clearance sale lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...
Oculus Quest 2 launch date and more images leak
SlashGear / 1h
Today we’re taking a peek at a new set of images of the next Oculus virtual reality headset. This newest headset has not yet been unveiled officially, so we’re working with a limited set of leaked details. What we DO have is some rather vivid imagery of this headset from a couple of key angles. The device which we’re calling … Continue reading
My Favorite Smart Speaker Is on Sale Right Now, Take $20 off Marshall's Uxbridge
Gizmodo / 1h
Marshall Uxbridge Smart Speaker | $180 | Best Buy Read more...
Early-bird savings for Disrupt 2020 ends next week
91TechCrunch / 1h
Whether you’re an early-stage startup founder, investor, enthusiast or another integral member of the community, you can’t afford to miss Disrupt 2020 — THE tech conference at the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. Here’s something else you can’t afford to miss — early-bird pricing. Buy your pass before July 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT and you’ll save up to $300 . The all-virtual Disrupt , which takes p
Revolut extends Series D round to $580 million with $80 million in new funding
Revolut $80M New Funding
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Fintech startup Revolut just announced that it has raised $80 million as part of its Series D round that it had already announced in February . The new influx of funding comes from TSG Consumer Partners . In February, Revolut raised a $500 million led by TCV at a $5.5 billion valuation. Today’s new funding extends that funding round to $580 million — the company says the valuation remains the sam
The Essential Dirtbag Tip for Running During a Pandemic
Gizmodo / 1h
“If there’s one thing covid-19 has taught me, it’s that nothing really matters,” a complete stranger told me last night while I was tattooing him in my living room. It was time to do dumb stuff in March. In the months that followed, our mastery grew into idiot-expertise, and as July yawns into the doldrums of August,… Read more...
Fungus Growing at Chernobyl Could Protect Astronauts From Cosmic Rays
300+Futurism / 1h
Space Shields One of the biggest challenges facing crewed missions to Mars is figuring out how to protect crewmembers from the onslaught of deadly cosmic rays . Now, scientists at a number of universities say there’s growing evidence that an unusual solution could be effective: building shields out of a radiation-absorbing fungus that grows near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. New Scientist re
Tesla sues Rivian for stealing secrets as electric car fight heats up
Elon Musk Tesla Rivian
Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / Rivian's R1T truck. (credit: Rivian) Tesla has sued competitor Rivian for theft of trade secrets. Tesla says that around 70 people have left Tesla for Rivian—including 22 in the last four months. And Tesla claims that several of those employees took confidential documents with them on their way out the door. Rivian has emerged as perhaps Tesla's most formidable rival among electric vehi
The Essential Life Skills You Need to Be a Real Person
Lifehacker / 1h
Lots of people are homeschooling their kids right now, or trying to learn a new competency while spending most of their time at home, or both. However, the most important skills you can learn in life don’t come out of a book or online certification course. Read more...
Jaguar Land Rover shows off AI-powered 'no-touch touchscreen' for cars
41Engadget / 1h
Jaguar Land Rover and Cambridge University have developed a touchscreen system for cars that you don't actually have to touch at all. That might sound odd at first, but touchless technology concepts have been around for at least a decade , and there are plenty of practical applications for this artificial intelligence-powered system. JLR and Cambridge researchers suggest that the “no-touch touchs
heaveninawildflower: Sarah Bernhardt in the role of La Tosca by...
Music, Arts & Literature / 1h
heaveninawildflower : Sarah Bernhardt in the role of La Tosca by A. Mucha. Colour lithograph by F. Champenois (1899). Image and text information courtesy Wellcome Collection . CC BY
23andMe Releases Devastating Analysis of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
100+Futurism / 1h
By combining genetic ancestry reports with existing historical documentation, The New York Times reports , 23andMe and a team of historians were able to piece together new discoveries about the transatlantic slave trade. During the trans-Atlantic slave trade, some 12.5 million African people were abducted from their homes and brought to America where they were sold into slavery. According to the
Koss sues Apple and Bose for allegedly copying wireless headphone tech
76Engadget / 1h
Koss isn’t faring as well as some companies in the wireless headphone space, but it might compensate for that through a string of lawsuits. As Patently Apple reports , Koss has sued Apple , Bose , JLab , Plantronics and Skullcandy for allegedly violating patents on wireless headphone technology. The company claimed AirPods , the Bose 700 and other Bluetooth headphones are copying features from Ko
Samsung’s ‘Bean Buds’ Are Actually Called Galaxy Buds Live
Samsung Galaxy GB tGBL
Gizmodo / 1h
Due to their shape and previous lack of an official name, we’ve been calling Samsung’s next wireless earbuds the Galaxy Bud Beans. But now, it appears an early update to Samsung’s Galaxy Buds app on iOS has finally revealed a proper name for Samsung’s AirPods Pro competitors: the Galaxy Buds Live. Read more...
Garmin smartwatch users cannot get hands on data
Garmin Ransomware Attack
200+BBC News - Technology / 1h
The firm has not yet confirmed whether it was a ransomware attack, as many are reporting.
The Powerbeats Pro get a $50 price cut at Best Buy's 3-day sale
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Best Buy's 3-day sale includes price cuts on Beats headphones like the Powerbeats Pro and the Solo Pro noise canceling headphones.
If the AMG GT Black Series in Magma Beam orange doesn’t dazzle you, the price might
SlashGear / 1h
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series is up for order, and if you thought it looked good in silver then wait until you catch it in AMG Magma Beam orange. Promising to drop as many jaws as the AMG V8 will with its 3.1 second 0-60 mph run, it’s a fitting finish for the new flagship of the GT line-up – … Continue reading
Instacart blames reused passwords for account hacks, but customers are still without basic two-factor security
95TechCrunch / 1h
Online shopping service Instacart says reused passwords are to blame for a recent spate of account breaches, which saw personal data belonging to hundreds of thousands of Instacart customers stolen and put up for sale on the dark web. The company published a statement late on Thursday saying its investigation showed that Instacart “was not compromised or breached,” but pointed to credential stuff
Start a 'Friendly Fridge' to Feed Your Neighbors
35Lifehacker / 1h
If you’re looking for a way to support your community in these pandemic times—or if you have the luxury of having extra grocery money or leftover fruits, veggies and other ingredients that you don’t want to go bad—put them to good use by starting a free-for-all “Friendly Fridge” in your neighborhood (the h/t for this… Read more...
Investments in bioproducts surge as Geltor nabs new money
80TechCrunch / 1h
The manufacturer of a vegan collagen, Geltor , has raised a new round of financing — $90 million, according to people familiar with the company. It’s another sign of the newfound viability of sustainability and cell-based, vegetarian replacements for animal products. Sustainable bio-products, whether plant-based, genetically modified or cell-cultured, are having a big year. In the month of July a
Taylor Swift's 'folklore' inspires a flurry of relatable memes and reactions
53Mashable / 1h
Taylor Alison Swift has done it again. In the middle of a global pandemic, the 30-year-old singer and songwriter surprise-dropped her eighth studio album, folklore , and it's plunged fans even deeper into their already cavernous feels. Throughout folklore 's 16 tracks, Swift flexes her truly remarkable imagination and tells stories patiently, softly, and with a level of passion that will give you
A lot of smart TVs are on sale and yes, you can stream 'Folklore' on them
24Mashable / 1h
Let's be real: No one will be watching TV for the next week. They'll be too busy listening to Folklore for hours on end. But next weekend marks the first day of August, which means new streaming service content Netflix sees original series debuts like Hoops and Work It ( plus some sick educational docuseries), Hulu will have new seasons of Find Me in Paris and Chopped , and Disney+ is featuring t
Amazon redesigned its boxes to please your cat
SlashGear / 1h
Its no secret that Amazon sends out a ton of packages every year, and that produces a lot of cardboard box waste. Amazon has decided to take steps toward fixing that by rolling out new shipping boxes that not only use less material, but can also be repurposed into other things. As the saying goes: “reduce, reuse, recycle.” Obviously, you … Continue reading
New Chase Freedom Unlimited Offer: 20K Bonus Points, 5x Points On Groceries
One Mile at a Time / 1h
The no annual fee Chase Freedom Unlimited® , which is one of the all around best cards for everyday spending , has an improved welcome bonus. This reflects the way that consumer spending is evolving, as Americans are shifting a lot of spending from restaurants to grocery stores. Earn 20K points plus 5x points on groceries With the new Chase Freedom Unlimited welcome bonus you can earn: 20,000 poi
'Dark' Is a Carefully Crafted Time Travel Puzzle
42Wired / 1h
Netflix's German science fiction series stuck the landing in its third and final season.
Get an Echo Dot plus two months of Amazon Music Unlimited for $21
38Engadget / 1h
Amazon has a new way that you can get an Echo Dot at a very cheap price. Right now, new Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can get two months of the service and an Echo Dot for only $21. That breaks down to two months of Music Unlimited at the standard $10-per-month price and the Echo Dot for only $0.99 extra. This is a great deal considering the Echo Dot is normally $50 on its own, and the last
Pokemon GO Fest 2020 checklist: How you should prepare tonight
SlashGear / 1h
The biggest event in the history of Pokemon GO will take place this weekend – are you prepared? Today we’re running down a bunch of items you’re going to need to make sure you’ve got available, a bunch of in-game elements you’ll want to make sure you’ve taken care of, and a few fun bits and pieces. If you’re planning … Continue reading
Beyonce's Black is King: movie release date and how to watch online
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
All you need to know about Beyonce's Black is King, including the movie's release date and how to watch it online with Disney Plus.
The Best (at Home) Cosplay From San Diego Comic-Con 2020
60Gizmodo / 2h
San Diego Comic-Con is in full swing, only this time it’s from the comfort of our living rooms . But amazing cosplay waits for no convention center! In lieu of our normal compilation videos , we asked cosplayers to send us clips showing off their tributes to our favorite shows, films, comics, and video games. And y’all… Read more...
Intel 11th-gen processors may top out at just 8 cores
Intel 7Nm 7 2022 AMD
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Rocket Lake desktop leak suggests next-gen desktop CPUs could boost to a mighty 5GHz
Samsung, stop trying to make the Galaxy Buds Live happen
Samsung Galaxy Buds
28Mashable / 2h
Samsung has basically confirmed its new earbuds will be called the Galaxy Buds Live — not, sadly, the Galaxy Beans. First spotted by The Verge , an update to the connected Galaxy Buds Live app hints at what to expect. The app update comes only a week after a promotional video and images of the earbuds were leaked on Twitter. What followed were a few hilarious memes poking fun at what will forever
Deadpool's animatronic head haunts my dreams
98Engadget / 2h
Back in the halcyon days of 2004, I was walking through the exhibition hall of San Diego Comic Con when I spotted a life-size replica of the evil monkey from Family Guy . You know, the one that lives in Chris’ closet and points at him accusingly? I immediately bought it and shipped it back to New York, where I gave it to my brother for his birthday later that month. He loved it. He put it in vari
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card Review (2020)
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card 6x points at Marriott 2x points on everyday purchases no foreign transaction fees Annual Fee: $95 Apply Now The loyalty programs of Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, and Starwood were combined in early 2019, to form Marriott Bonvoy. As part of this agreement, both American Express and Chase are issuing co-branded credit cards. We’ve even seen some changes made to thes
Thanks to COVID, the Earth’s Surface Is Shaking 50 Percent Less
400+Futurism / 2h
The Big Quiet The world has been both literally and figuratively standing still during the ongoing pandemic, scientists say. Lockdowns around the globe have drastically reduced human activity, and as a direct result, the ground is shaking far less — a silver lining for those studying seismic signals. In fact, an international team of researchers have found that seismic vibrations generated by hum
How to Quickly Create a Reminder on iPhone and iPad
How-To Geek / 2h
Feeling forgetful? With these three handy tips for iPhone and iPad, you can quickly add reminders without even launching the Reminders app. This way, you can remember to do important things (or check important websites) later. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Garmin's Massive Outage Took Out Its Services and Call Centers
How-To Geek / 2h
Garmin, maker of smart and fitness watchers, is currently suffering a massive outage that affects its Connect Services, Connect website, mobile app, and call center. The issue started yesterday and is ongoing. For its part, Garmin has acknowledged the problem but not provided a reason why. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Get Started with AWS Interactive Video Service (IVS) for Managed Live Streaming
How-To Geek / 2h
This week, AWS announced IVS, a managed solution for handling live video, likely based on some of the same software that powers the streaming giant Twitch. It offers an easy way to integrate live video into existing applications without the headaches of setting it up yourself. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Convert Amazon's New Boxes into a Mighty Fort for Your Cat
How-To Geek / 2h
Amazon’s new boxes aren’t just more eco-friendly, they can be converted into a fun retreat for your cat. Now, instead of quietly glaring at you from the depths of a plain ol’ box, your cats can gaze upon you with love (and possibly still some condemnation) from a fancier creation. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
GeForce NOW Adds Nine New Games, Including 'SuperHot: Mind Control Delete'
How-To Geek / 2h
NVIDIA’s streaming game platform continues to expand, this week in a considerably smaller chunk. Nine new titles have been added, though several are expansions to the Epic Store and/or DLC add-ons to existing games, but to my mind the clear standout is SuperHot: Mind Control Delete. It’s an expansion to a conceptual shooter that made waves in 2016. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Hyperloop projects are now eligible for federal funding in the US
100+Engadget / 2h
Hyperloop projects are a big step closer to becoming a reality in the US. The Department of Transportation and the NETT Council have issued a federal regulatory framework guidance document for hyperloop and other emerging forms of transportation tech. It gives hyperloop a designation under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the same umbrella as high-speed rail. "Except for self-contained
Samsung leaks its own bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live earbuds
Samsung Galaxy GB tGBL
SlashGear / 2h
Samsung’s bean-shaped earbuds were hardly a mystery at this point, but we didn’t expect Samsung itself to leak the upcoming Galaxy Buds Live before its big Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event. Sure enough, though, a prematurely updated version of the Samsung Galaxy Buds app has confirmed not only the name of the new earbuds, but most of their features too. Version … Continue reading
Data from Dutch public broadcaster shows the value of ditching creepy ads
76TechCrunch / 2h
For anyone interested in the contested question of how much ‘value’ — or, well, how little — publishers derive from the privacy-hostile practice of tracking web users to behaviorally target them with ads, pro-privacy browser Brave has published some interesting data, obtained (with permission) from the Netherland’s public broadcaster, NPO. The data shows the NPO grew ad revenue after ditching tra
Garmin Hit by Major Outage in Potential Ransomware Attack
Garmin Ransomware Attack
200+Gizmodo / 2h
Few things are more devastating to self-quantifying fitness nerds than not getting credit for that run, bike, or walk—but that’s exactly what’s happening to owners of Garmin wearables. Since yesterday, Garmin’s website, app, and call centers have been offline due to a major outage that may have been caused by… Read more...
Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablets are on sale for as low as $60 at Best Buy
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Super Mario fans, how many of these facts do you know?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Super Mario is a beloved video game in many a childhood and he has a fascinating history
Tell us all about your Fitbit Charge 4
41Engadget / 2h
Fitbit’s most recent release, the Charge 4, impressed reviewer Valentina Palladino by echoing many of the features that made the company’s Surge model so successful: on-wrist apps, heart rate monitoring and onboard GPS. The Charge 4 also includes Fitbit Pay and Spotify integration, making it a solid upgrade from the Charge 3 , as well as a great device for both athletes and the health conscious.
There's a $6,000 Alarm Clock In Case Your Phone Is Busted
Gizmodo / 2h
Back when we could travel—if you used to travel—you’ll remember that the best way to wake up was to whisper across the hotel pillow at your phone, asking plaintively for Siri to wake you up at 5:00 am so you could take a cold taxi to an impersonal airport. Now, thanks to the magic of pretentious time-keeping, you can… Read more...
Not traveling? Another card now allows you to redeem points for everyday purchases
The Points Guy / 2h
If redeeming points and miles specifically for travel isn’t a high priority now, you’re in luck — thanks to some credit card issuers. The ongoing pandemic has slowed travel dramatically, and card companies have adapted to changing behaviors. That is, many cardholders aren’t redeeming points and miles for travel. Discover is just the latest in a long list of issuers that now allow redemptions for
How Have You Made Your Home More Livable During the Pandemic?
50Lifehacker / 2h
At the beginning of what would become this pandemic, we were all in some pretty blissful denial about the permanency with which we’d be stuck at home. Schools, offices and other businesses closed, but only for a couple of weeks at a time. Worst-case scenario, we thought, the kids would be home for the rest of the… Read more...
Students learning remotely need a good pair of headphones — like Beats
24Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The noise-canceling Beats Solo Pro and noise-isolating, truly-wireless Powerbeats Pro are on sale at Best Buy — save $70 and $50, respectively. Kids may or may not be going back to school in a physical building, but the scramble for back-to-school supplies isn't going anywhere. Actually, student figuring out remote learning will have a similar checklist to that of the swarm of people who s
Best Buy 3-day summer sale: deals on 4K TVs, the iPhone, laptops, tablets, more
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Best Buy's 3-day sale includes incredible deals on 4K TVs, the iPhone, laptops, tablets, Beats headphones, and more.
Garmin outage: What we know about this apparent ransomware attack
Garmin Ransomware Attack
25SlashGear / 3h
This week Garmin services and production were the victim of a ransomware attack. As a result, Garmin experienced an outage that affected Garmin.com and Garmin Connect, as well as Garmin call centers. This attack’s various hits meant that at the same time Garmin was experiencing what was likely the most comprehensive loss of service in its history, the company was … Continue reading
How to change US housing to hit Paris Agreement goals
24Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: US DOE ) So far, the focus on cutting the US's carbon emissions has fallen on two obvious targets: electrical production and transportation. But to engage in the sort of deep decarbonization we'll need to address climate change, we can't really ignore any significant source of emissions. And the places we live are significant sources—even before the pandemic kept many of us from
The Living Ghost Dogs That Haunt the Amazon
300+Gizmodo / 3h
Deep in the Amazon rainforest, there are mysterious canines with short ears, pointy noses, and bushy tails that roam the undergrowth. The creatures, which are one of the least studied variety of dogs on the planet, are rarely seen even by scientists who have spent years studying the region. Read more...
Friday's Best Deals: Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra, Best Buy Summer Gaming Sale, Snuggle Me Weighted Blanket, Star Wars Nerds Rope, B1G2 Free Blu-rays, and More
32Gizmodo / 3h
A Samsung Galaxy S20+ Ultra Gold Box , a Best Buy summer gaming sale , a Snuggle Me weighted blanket , a Star Wars Nerds Rope discount , an Amazon B2G1 Blu-ray deal , and Nordstrom Rack clearance sale lead Friday’s best deals. Read more...
2-in-1 devices on sale, plus more cheap laptop deals this weekend
24Mashable / 3h
It's Friday, which means the weekend is finally upon us. It also means that you get a new batch of cheap laptop deals from us, delivered right to your screen. That's a double win if you ask us. This weekend, you can get a few great 2-in-1 devices from Acer, Lenovo, and Google, as well as budget laptops from Dell, Asus and more. Check out what we dug up: SEE ALSO: 9 of the best laptops that cost l
The Pentagon’s UFO Task Force Is Finally Ready to Report Findings
1KFuturism / 3h
UFO Task Force The Pentagon’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) Task Force, a program dedicated to investigating UFO sightings, is ready to start reporting some of its findings to the public, The New York Times reports . The news comes after the Senate released a committee report last month outlining spending for the unusual task force. Adversarial Interference Determining whether aliens exist
Energy Department unveils roadmap for a national quantum internet
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The US is determined to achieve supremacy in quantum computing , and that now includes plans for a fledgling quantum internet . The Department of Energy has provided a “blueprint strategy” for a prototype national quantum internet that could be completed within 10 years. The Department’s 17 national labs would serve as the “backbone” of the network, although the report outlining the system noted
LG goes big on small OLED TVs, as new factory doubles panel production
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LG Display finally begins mass production at its new Guangzhou factory, which has spent months floundering at low capacity.
Antivirus jargon buster: online security terms explained from A-Z
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Confused about antivirus terminology? Not sure what crypto-jacking is, or a botnet? Our jargon buster will see you right.
Updates from Thor: Love and Thunder, Masters of the Universe, and More
49Gizmodo / 3h
Universal could help support Tom Cruise’s plans to go to space (for a movie). Brad Dourif will return as everyone’s favorite killer doll in Syfy’s take on Child’s Play . A year after committing, Amazon gives another go-ahead to its Paper Girls adaptation. Plus, what’s to come on Doom Patrol , and a tiny tease for Hulu’s … Read more...
Taylor Swift's 'folklore' is a gorgeous mood
Taylor Swift Folklore
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If you’re a Taylor Swift fan online — the kind that hangs out on Tumblr or peruses her Spotify playlists — you know "All Too Well," a non-single from 2012’s Red , is held in the highest esteem. It’s become shorthand for signaling you get her. Sure, " Shake It Off " and " Look What You Made Me Do " are catchy and fun and bigger commercial hits, but it’s "All Too Well" that clues people in on all t
heaveninawildflower: Illustrations of moths and caterpillars by...
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http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/2404/joris-hoefnagel-and-georg-bocskay-scarlet-tiger-moth-larkspur-insect-and-caterpillar-flemish-and-hungarian-1561-1562-illumination-added-1591-1596/ heaveninawildflower : Illustrations of moths and caterpillars by Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600) and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575). Watercolours, gold and silver paint, and ink
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live make an early appearance in iOS app
Samsung Galaxy Buds
55Engadget / 3h
Samsung seems to be pretty bad at keeping its own secrets. The company appears to have uploaded new screenshots to the Galaxy Buds iOS app page in Apple's store , and the images completely give away the name and some features of the unannounced Galaxy Buds Live. The pictures in the listing show a step by step process of connecting the device to your phone via Bluetooth Low Energy, and the first t
Everything you need to know about staying at an Airbnb right now
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Airbnb has grown tremendously since its inception in 2008. What started as a couple of roommates renting out air mattresses in their apartment has transformed into a major force in the travel industry with over 7 million homes and rooms available for rent around the globe. Unlike chain hotels that have pretty set brand standards, your experiences with Airbnbs can vary wildly from place to place.
How to Collaborate on a Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
How-To Geek / 3h
PowerPoint has some useful features that allow others to make edits or leave feedback on your presentations. You can even coauthor a presentation in real time if you have a Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) subscription. Here’s how to collaborate with others in PowerPoint. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Run a Command Before or After a Build in Visual Studio
How-To Geek / 3h
Visual Studio has a handy feature for running commands before or after builds. This can be used to automate some of your development process, such as pulling in dependencies during the prebuild phase, or sending build artifacts to development environments. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
NASA Wants to Watch Newborn Stars From a Ginormous, Stadium-Sized Balloon
500+Futurism / 3h
NASA is planning to watch newborn stars from high up in the Earth’s atmosphere, using a gigantic football stadium-sized balloon. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab is planning to kick off the mission, called ASTHROS , (Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths) in December 2023. The plan is for a 400-foot wide balloon to float over Antarcti
This Touch-free Touchscreen Means You Might Never Have to Touch a Public Screen Again
93Gizmodo / 3h
Initially developed to make it easier to interact with touchscreens in cars to reduce distractions, researchers at the University of Cambridge have created a touchscreen interface that users don’t actually have to physically tap , and it’s perfectly timed for a post-pandemic world where we’re all going to be too… Read more...
Watch Dr. Fauci throw a super socially distanced first pitch
200+Mashable / 3h
Dr. Anthony Fauci isn't great at pitching, but to be fair, the man is 79 years old and likely doesn't have a lot of time to play baseball because he's busy trying to help save the world. On Thursday night, Fauci had the honor of throwing the ceremonial opening day first pitch between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees. Though Fauci is a very talented man off the field, on the field, he
Put This Weighted Blanket on and Take 50% off the Price
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Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel release confirmed for 2022
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Sonic the Hedgehog, it seems, has turned into one of the rare video game movie successes. Video game movies generally aren’t anything worth writing home about, and after the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog dropped – complete with a creepy, almost human-like Sonic – it seemed that this movie wouldn’t be either. Following a period of some intensely negative … Continue reading
Entri raises $3.1M to build a vernacular language ‘Udemy for India’
Entri India Good Capital
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Scores of online learning startups have emerged in India in recent years to serve school-age students. More than 250 million students are enrolled across schools in urban and rural parts of the country. Whether one is in kindergarten, or preparing to join a college to pursue an undergraduate course, there are several startups offering a plethora of courses at affordable price points to help these
PlayVS founder Delane Parnell is coming to Disrupt 2020
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Gaming has always been one of the world’s most massive niches, but as game-streaming and esports have drifted to the forefront of mainstream culture, it’s clear that there’s plenty of room left for the industry to expand. One harbinger of this shift has been the widespread adoption of esports leagues in high schools and colleges across the country, a movement that has pushed online gameplay as ju
Get $5 to spend at Best Buy when you buy an Xbox or Nintendo gift card
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The 17 best tweets of the week, including Taylor Swift memes (of course)
38Mashable / 3h
Another Friday in quarantine, baby. You know that means: collecting the best tweets of the week , which we've done for a while now. We found 17 good tweets that'll hopefully give you a chuckle. And you better believe we included some tweets about Taylor Swift's surprise album . So, yep, here they are, 17 good tweets from this week. 1. It's almost strange how well this works 2. Is she a model? I m
Launch Your IT Career With The Complete 2020 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle
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IT remains one of the hottest careers out there. From 2018 to 2028, the IT sector is expected to expand by at least 12% , far faster than almost every other occupational sector. IT has become the backbone of even the most unexpected companies: Dominos, for example, has called itself a “tech company that sells pizza” , as it completely rebuilt its sales system to make it as easy as possible to buy
The Highs and Lows of San Diego Comic-Con's Star Trek Panel
72Gizmodo / 3h
The Star Trek Universe is growing, and it’s getting animated. The crews of Star Trek: Picard , Star Trek: Discovery , and the upcoming Star Trek: Lower Decks beamed aboard San Diego Comic-Con 2020 to share everything CBS All Access has in store. But not everything was hitting warp speed. Read more...
2021 BMW X7 Edition Dark Shadow puts the “Sinister” in SUV
2021 BMW X7 Dark Shadow
SlashGear / 3h
BMW is aiming to make the “S” in SUV mean “Sinister,” with the reveal of the ominously imposing 2021 BMW X7 Edition Dark Shadow. Based on the X7 luxury three-row SUV, already fairly imposing on its own given its sheer dimensions, this Dark Shadow limited edition features a special paint-job to leave it looking suitably moody. It’s the first of … Continue reading
'Upload' creator and cast discuss the show's digital afterlife
70Engadget / 3h
If you could upload your consciousness before dying and live on forever in a posh, cushy digital afterlife, would you do it? That’s one of many questions at the core of Amazon’s recently debuted series Upload . I was able to speak at length with the show’s creator, writer and producer Greg Daniels (who’s also behind The Office and Parks and Rec ), as well as the cast, for a Comic Con At Home pane
Apple starts assembling iPhone 11 at Foxconn plant in India
Apple iPhone India
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Foxconn, Apple's largest contract manufacturer for iPhone has started assembling the flagship iPhone 11 series in India
The internet turned credit card fraud into a business. Brett Johnson turned it into an empire.
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Brett Johnson probably stole your credit card – Kernel Panic
20Mashable / 3h
The internet turned credit card fraud into a global industry. Online, fraudsters met on forums, swapping tips, coordinating plans, and reselling stolen credit card numbers in bulk. This framework of cybercrime, carved out of the social web of the early 2000s, is the template that cybercrime syndicates still use today. Much of this can be traced back to Brett Johnson, administrator of the most suc
The Secret to Perfect Homemade Popcorn Is Aluminum Foil
69Lifehacker / 3h
Popcorn is more than a snack; for me, it’s a way of life. My dedication to the lifestyle means that I’m always interested in learning new ways to speed up or otherwise improve my technique—and I recently found what I believe to be the final piece of my perfect popcorn routine. Read more...
Video Chat's Impressive History Makes It Harder to Hate
29Gizmodo / 3h
When you think about it, video chat is a marvel. Yes, I said it: a goddamn marvel . That is, when it works. Read more...
Intel Alder Lake processors could bring big changes – but you'll have to wait until the end of 2021
Intel 7Nm 7 2022 AMD
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First 10nm-based desktop CPUs could be out in not much more than a year, in theory.
Intel's next-generation 7nm chips delayed until 2022
Intel 7Nm 7 2022 AMD
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The chip-maker is exploring contingency plans following delays developing its future chips.
Best WordPress themes for portfolios in 2020
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These are our top picks for the best WordPress themes to make your portfolio shine online.
Are insurtech startups undervalued?
100+TechCrunch / 4h
On the heels of Hippo’s funding round and our exploration of how the private markets appear to be more conservative than public investors at the moment , we’re asking a new question: are a bunch of insurtech startups undervalued? Hippo — an insurtech startup focused on home insurance — put together a $150 million round at a $1.5 billion post-money valuation after growing its gross written premium
The 3% gap in no-code
100+TechCrunch / 4h
Hello and welcome back to Equity , TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast ( now on Twitter! ), where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Up top the crew this week was the regular contingent: Danny Crichton , Natasha Mascarenhas , and myself . As a tiny programming note, we’re going back to posting some videos on YouTube in a few weeks, so make sure to peep the TechCrunch channel if
Royal Caribbean just figured out how to improve the worst part of cruising
300+The Points Guy / 4h
There hasn’t been a lot of upbeat news for cruise fans coming out of the world’s cruise lines in recent months. But on Friday, Royal Caribbean Group finally gave them something they could get excited about: A plan to greatly shorten and simplify the safety drill process. The parent company of Royal Caribbean , Celebrity Cruises, Silversea and Azamara said it had developed new technology, which it
Why You Should Aim for 1% Credit Utilization
81Lifehacker / 4h
Boosting your credit score often feels like a game—and you may not learn the rules until after you have broken one of them. One big rule—a rule that impacts 30% of your credit score —is the percentage of credit you are using, or your credit utilization. While experts say to keep your credit utilization below 10%, a new … Read more...
How to Use Picture-in-Picture on iPhone
How-To Geek / 4h
For a couple of years now, the iPad had the ability to play videos in picture-in-picture mode. Once you upgrade to iOS 14 or higher, your iPhone gains the feature as well. It works with media apps, YouTube (via Safari), and even for FaceTime calls. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Amazon's new eco-friendly boxes can be turned into forts and 'cat condos'
500+Engadget / 4h
An Amazon delivery might not be that exciting for you, but your cat is probably thrilled to be getting a new cardboard home. Amazon has made that sentiment official with new eco-friendly boxes that can be recycled into cat condos, forts and even a putt-putt golf windmill. It’s all part of the company’s “less packaging, more smiles” program aimed at reducing cardboard consumption. Amazon noted tha
Looks Like the Surface Duo Will Be Launching Really Soon
Microsoft Surface Duo
Gizmodo / 4h
Murmurs that Microsoft’s Surface Duo might appear earlier than expected have been floating around for a while—but an FCC filing earlier this week and Bluetooth SIG certification that popped up today are strong hints that we’re probably a just a few weeks away from launch. Read more...
Best DDoS protection of 2020
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Prevent your business from falling victim to a DDoS attack with these services.
Bentley presents the world’s first 3D wood panels in the Flying Spur
SlashGear / 4h
Bentley is on a mission to make its newest Flying Spur the ultimate luxury grand touring sedan. First, we saw the Flying Spur’s diamond-quilted 3D leather upholstery, which is a first in luxury sedans. And now, Bentley has unveiled the world’s first three-dimensional wood panels crafted from sustainable American Walnut and American Cherry. We first saw a glimpse of this … Continue reading
Blackbaud hack: More UK universities confirm breach
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More than 20 universities and charities confirm they lost data in the ransomware hack.
Ofcom set to give UK Wi-Fi speeds a major boost
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Regulator says new 6GHz spectrum will enable data intensive applications
The New Mutants Dropped Tons of New Footage at SDCC
400+Gizmodo / 4h
The New Mutants’ San Diego Comic-Con panel just revealed an exclusive look at the film’s opening sequence. If you missed it, no sweat, we’ve got it right here. Read more...
New Yorkers Can Once Again Enroll In Global Entry
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Earlier this year the Department of Homeland Security suspended Global Entry enrollments and renewals for New York residents , and that’s now being undone. Why Global Entry was suspended for New Yorkers Earlier this year registration in Trusted Traveler Programs (including Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI) was suspended for New York state residents. The reason given for this suspension involved th
Microsoft sued for sharing Office 365 user data with Facebook and others
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Microsoft accused of handing data to Facebook and other third parties without customer consent.
Pico System III review: A fun and simplified intro to modular synths
100+Engadget / 4h
Modular synths are definitely enjoying something of a revival. The reasons why aren’t important right now. Just know that it’s true. Problem is, modular synths are traditionally complicated and expensive. They're so expensive that you might wonder how anyone builds a massive eurorack system without the backing of a major music studio (or a large inheritance). So, for the last few years, a number
Stretch is an $18,000 robot that will try and help around the house
28Mashable / 4h
Stretch is a robot with a strong grip and it's ready to do your laundry . Hello Robot launched the 50-pound bot on Tuesday. The startup was founded by Google's former robotics director, Aaron Edsinger, and Georgia Tech professor Charlie Kemp, who met at MIT. Read more... More about Google , Robotics , Assistive Technology , Tech , and Innovations
Why Can't I Easily Move Text Messages from Android to iOS?
36Lifehacker / 4h
I can’t recall the last time I switched between Android and iOS for my daily driver—the phone I use for all my personal stuff, not just the phone(s) I use for various Lifehacker-related things. And while technology has come a long way, my assumption is that it’s still a nightmare to transfer the full contents of one’s… Read more...
How to Add a Hanging Indent in Microsoft Word
How-To Geek / 4h
A hanging indent is used to position the first line of each paragraph against the margin, with each further line indented. If you want to add hanging indents to a Microsoft Word document, here’s what you’ll need to do. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Upload And Sync Files to AWS S3 from Windows Powershell
How-To Geek / 4h
Powershell is a useful tool for automation in Windows. AWS provides CLI tools for Powershell, including a full interface for their Simple Storage Service. If you want to automate sending files to S3 buckets, it’s pretty simple. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
ICYDK: Make Your Android Phone Feel Faster by Changing the Animation Speed
How-To Geek / 4h
One of the first things I do on every new Android phone is change the animation speed. Why? Because it makes the phone feel so much faster. Even the fastest phones can benefit from this tweak—once you get used to it, the stock animation speed feels sluggish in comparison. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Your Phone Is About to Charge a Lot Faster, but That Might Not Be a Good Thing
36Gizmodo / 4h
While we wait patiently for the next breakthrough in battery life technology, we’re seeing plenty of innovation in battery charging. Manufacturers are building phones that can be juiced up quicker than ever before, while new technologies such as gallium nitride (or GaN) to make fast-charging even faster. Here’s what… Read more...
Big Tech’s Antitrust Hearing? They’re (Almost) All Guilty
47Wired / 4h
Apple aside, anticompetitive practices by Amazon, Facebook, and Google have corroded democracy and sabotaged the nation’s pandemic response.
20 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Built Apple's G4 Cube. It Bombed
100+Wired / 4h
Plus: An interview from the archives, the most-read story in WIRED history, and bottled-up screams.
Microsoft Edge makes quiet notification requests the default
SlashGear / 5h
Smartphone notifications have long been regarded as the bane of productivity but they aren’t the only things that try to grab our attention every day. Desktop notifications are another source of distraction but web browsers have now become even worse. Following the lead of the likes of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft is putting notification requests on mute in … Continue reading
Virtually Attend Comic-Con@Home Today Through Sunday
38How-To Geek / 5h
Though conditions weren’t quite right for attending San Diego Comic-Con International in person this year, you can still attend Comic-Con@Home online this weekend, and enjoy all of its events and vendors for free. With no lines. And free parking. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This retailer has beaten the market with bargain top-tier Samsung and iPhone deals
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With iPhone 11 deals, Samsung S20 and S20 Plus deals and more, this retailer is going big on flagship phones right now.
Why you should spend money on more cloud space
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The space we need to store our sentimental pictures and back-up requires a cloud and paying for space is worth it
Engadget Podcast: OnePlus Nord and a gaming phone party
OnePlus Nord 64MP 8
56Engadget / 5h
This has been a gadget-and-gaming heavy week for Team Engadget, and it’s right in our comfort zone. As Devindra was busy hosting Engadget’s Xbox livestream event , Cherlynn is joined by UK Bureau Chief Mat Smith . They dive into the OnePlus Nord, which was launched this week, and has been hyped up by the company and its fans. The Nord is a return to good affordable phones for OnePlus, and Mat sha
Researchers 3D print the world’s smallest flexible scope for imaging blood vessels
SlashGear / 5h
A team of scientists working together from the University of Adelaide and the University of Stuttgart has created the world’s smallest, flexible scope for looking inside blood vessels. The tiny scope was built using 3D micro-printing to create a medical device able to be inserted into the blood vessels and provide high-quality 3D images. The goal of the project was … Continue reading
How to Block a Song You Hate on Alexa
Amazon Alexa Google
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Excerpt from my pandemic diary, day 132: “The kids asked Alexa to play ‘Roar’ 53 times today. I can feel my sanity slipping. I fear what I may do if I cannot make the Katy Perry stop.” If this situation sounds all too familiar to you—or if you’re just sick of asking Alexa to skip a particularly annoying song on your… Read more...
American Airlines, Southwest now overtake Delta for the strictest mask policy in the US
100+The Points Guy / 5h
Keeping up with airlines’ mask policy updates isn’t straightforward. Over the past few months, we’ve seen carriers go from recommending masks to requiring them for employees. Then passengers were required to wear them, too. But that’s not all. Enforcing the rules isn’t easy either. For whatever reason, some passengers don’t want to wear masks. Some might state they have a medical condition that e
Nintendo Switch sales offer up big savings on games, controllers, and accessories at Best Buy
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Stock up on goodies in the Nintendo Switch sale, offering cheap games, controllers and accessories at Best Buy.
Get Persona 5 for $40, Plus More Gaming Deals from Best Buy's Great Summer Save Event
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We should talk about Halo Infinite’s not quite next-gen premiere
100+Ars Technica / 5h
Halo Infinite Does this fight between Master Chief and new character "the pilot" bear any resemblance to quarrels between Microsoft and Halo Infinite 's development team? (credit: Xbox / 343 Industries) On Thursday, I quickly consumed and reported on the first "gameplay" reveal of Halo Infinite , the long-awaited sequel slated to launch this holiday on Xbox Series X. I'll admit, I really liked wh
Vistara’s New A321neo Features Flat Beds
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
A few months ago Vistara took delivery of its very first Boeing 787-9 , and now the airline has taken delivery of its very first Airbus A321neo. Both of these planes represent exciting developments for the airline, and for Indian aviation overall. What is Vistara? Vistara is a Delhi-based airline that’s a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. The airline has been around since 20
Garmin services go offline following suspected ransomware attack
Garmin Ransomware Attack
400+Engadget / 5h
Garmin is experiencing a widespread outage affecting its website, apps, Connect data-syncing platform and other services, the company has announced on Twitter. The issue has even affected its call centers, preventing the company from receiving any calls, emails or online messages. While the company says it’s working to resolve the issue, it didn’t reveal the reason behind the outage. According to
NASA to fly a football stadium-sized high-altitude balloon to study light from newborn stars
400+TechCrunch / 5h
NASA’s latest mission won’t actually reach space — but it will come very close, with a massive observation craft made up of a football stadium-sized high-altitude balloon, along with a special stratospheric telescope instrument that can observe wavelengths of light cast from newly formed stars but blocked by Earth’s atmosphere. The mission is called the “Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for H
Android 11 still has some secrets, including an unused dessert name
Android Red Velvet Cake
SlashGear / 5h
Google may have been so stumped with coming up with a dessert name for Android Q that it decided to drop that practice altogether and spin it as an attempt to project a more mature image of the platform. Whether that is true or not is, of course, a matter of conjecture or even fiction but the fact is that … Continue reading
Chase elevates Freedom Unlimited bonus with 5x on groceries, $200 back for new cardholders
The Points Guy / 5h
Grocery spending may have reached its peak earlier in the pandemic , but it remains an important category for U.S. consumers. Many popular cards have offered limited-time bonuses on groceries as spending shifted from travel and other discretionary spending. This latest offer from Chase furthers that trend. For new Chase Freedom Unlimited cardmembers, you’ll now be able to receive a $200 sign-up b
What Would Happen If TikTok Was Banned?
TikTok US Creators
93Wired / 5h
This week, we discuss whether the Chinese-owned app is as much of a security risk as some claim, and where everyone would go if the platform went dark.
Rehab Centers Struggle as Covid-19 Drives Up Costs
87Wired / 5h
Drug and alcohol use has risen, but the pandemic could force some treatment centers out of business.
Why You Should Offload Your iPhone and iPad Apps
43How-To Geek / 5h
To manually offload apps one at a time, open “Settings,” and then tap General > iPhone Storage (or General > iPad Storage on an iPad). Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to Get Started with AWS's CI/CD Pipelines
How-To Geek / 5h
If you’re currently struggling on the sysadmin side of things to keep all your servers up to date, it may be time to take some of the weight off your shoulders and automate your delivery process with a continuous deployment pipeline. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Chinese-made drone app in Google Play spooks security researchers
500+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / A DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter drone. (credit: Andri Koolme ) The Android version of DJI Go 4—an app that lets users control drones—has until recently been covertly collecting sensitive user data and can download and execute code of the developers’ choice, researchers said in two reports that question the security and trustworthiness of a program with more than 1 million Google Play downloa
US Fighter Jets Intercept Iranian Passenger Plane, Injuries Reported
22View from the Wing / 6h
US F-15 fighter jets intercepted a Mahan Air Airbus A310 carrying passengers from Tehran to Beirut while the aircraft was in Syrian airspace. Iran’s state news agency says that one of the jets came close enough to Mahan’s flight 1152 that it had to take evasive action, changing altitude abruptly and injuring passengers. Continue reading ...
5 fresh releases to feast on OTT platforms this week in India
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A film each in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, and a couple in Hindi are among the fresh releases on the various OTT platforms in India. They should sort out your weekend viewing.
This outlandish PS5 design is only for the super rich
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If you’ve got money to burn, and prefer your consoles to be plated in gold, this outrageous PS5 design is probably for you.
This great Garmin deal throws in a set of Aftershokz headphones for free
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Pick up the Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and Aftershokz Trekz Air headphones for £300.
Hyundai outlines 2021 Sonata changes including sporty tires
2021 Hyundai Sonata
SlashGear / 6h
Hyundai is announcing 2021 model year changes for its popular Sonata car. The 2021 Hyundai Sonata will go on sale in August and brings with it some interesting changes. One of those changes is the addition of 19-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires. Those new wheels and tires are standard on the 2021 Sonata SEL Plus. The tires measure … Continue reading
Three versions of Avios: When to use Aer Lingus, Iberia and British Airways
The Points Guy / 6h
Members of the International Airlines Group — or, IAG for short — all use Avios as their loyalty currency. These airlines include Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling — most of these have their own flavor of Avios, but you can move Avios freely between your accounts. What does that mean exactly? Each form of Avios has its benefits and drawbacks. For example, British Airways Avio
The Morning After: Xbox Series X games showcase
100+Engadget / 6h
The Xbox game showcase yesterday delivered on its promise of nothing but game announcements . Finally, less teraflop chat. It was Microsoft’s chance to sell console shoppers on the incoming Series X — price still TBC — and the reception was… mixed. We got a true glimpse of Halo Infinite gameplay and a barrage of announcements from nine of Microsoft’s game studios, including five new games. 343 St
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple hearing faces delay
Apple John Lewis Cook
200+BBC News - Technology / 6h
The anti-trust hearing is set to be postponed after the death of civil rights leader John Lewis.
Samsung's AKG Y600 NC headphones get ready to do battle with Sony WH-1000XM4
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Premium cans from Samsung will keep the world's noise away from your tunes.
Amazon is getting into the auto insurance market
Amazon Insurance India
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Car and bike insurance will initially launch to Amazon customers in India.
Apple begins assembling iPhone 11 in India
Apple iPhone India
500+TechCrunch / 6h
Apple’s contract manufacturing partner Foxconn has started to assemble the current generation of iPhone units — the iPhone 11 lineup — in its plant near southern city of Chennai, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. A small batch of locally manufactured iPhone 11 units has already shipped to retail stores, but the production yield is currently limited, the person said, requesting an
How to Outrun a Dinosaur
200+Wired / 6h
If, through some scientific malfunction, you found yourself transported 70 million years into the past, you might be safer from certain hungry reptiles than you think.
Russia's GRU Hackers Hit US Government and Energy Targets
500+Wired / 6h
A previously unreported Fancy Bear campaign persisted for well over a year—and indicates that the notorious group has broadened its focus.
Is It Too Soon for Covid-19 TV Shows?
46Wired / 6h
This week, the executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy revealed that the show would tackle the pandemic “for sure.” Are we even ready for that?
A Crispr Cow Is Born. It's Definitely a Boy
500+Wired / 6h
UC Davis scientists spent years editing a sex-determining gene into bovine embryos using Crispr. In April, Cosmo arrived—and his DNA reveals how far the field has to go.
The Bowlus Road Chief: Luxury land travel is here to stay
SlashGear / 6h
The Bowlus Road Chief is proof that you don’t need an airplane, yacht, or stay in a fancy hotel to travel in the utmost comfort and style. And let’s face it, our concept of air travel is not what it used to be. The widespread Coronavirus pandemic has led to worldwide travel bans, border closures, and flight cancellations – all … Continue reading
10 things to consider to ensure GDPR compliance
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Complying with GDPR can be difficult for small businesses but thankfully this guide can help.
The complete guide to JetBlue TrueBlue Dining
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During the pandemic, you’ve probably cut a lot of your spending as you spend more time at home. One category you likely haven’t cut: food. Take-out and ordering in is still possible, even if indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants might be limited in some states. But if you’re ordering in, you may want to consider using an airline dining reward program like JetBlue’s TrueBlue Dining . Nearly eve
Injuries After US Fighter Jet Intercepts Iranian Airliner
200+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Some passengers on a Mahan Air flight were injured after the plane was intercepted by a US fighter jet last night, in what can only be described as a bizarre incident. Mahan Air plane intercepted by US fighter jet On Thursday night, Mahan Air flight 1152 was operating a roughly two hour flight from Tehran to Beirut. The flight was flown by a 30 year old Airbus A310, with the registration code EP-
Rocket Report: Astra sets launch date, SpaceX reaches a record valuation
NASA Mars July 30 SpaceX
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Enlarge / A rendering of Isar Aerospace's proposed Spectrum rocket. (credit: Isar Aerospace ) Welcome to Edition 3.09 of the Rocket Report! This week two missions, built by the UAE and China, launched successfully toward Mars. Last but not least for this year's Martian launch window comes NASA with Mars Perseverance, which remains on track for a July 30 launch on an Atlas V rocket. Good luck to N
How to watch Rogue Trip online: stream the new Woodruff docuseries on Disney Plus
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ABC News war correspondent and son Mack go on a different kind of road trip in new 6-part Disney Plus docuseries - join them and watch Rogue Trip online.
Amazon cuts Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G price back to $950 for today only
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Samsung’s Galaxy S20+ 5G is one of the best flagship phones you can get, but the $1,200 price tag makes it a big “nope” for many folks. Luckily, as it did last month , Amazon is making it much more palatable with a $250 discount. As before, you can get the 128GB model in Cloud Blue, Cosmic Gray and Cosmic Black for just $950 (instead of $1,200). Buy the Galaxy S20+ 128GB on Amazon - $950 While it
Taylor Swift's first 'folklore' music video leads us into a fairytale world
Taylor Swift Folklore
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Taylor Swift has kept things fairly lowkey for her first "folklore" music video. It's pretty much just her, her trusty piano, and a few magical worlds thrown in for good measure. In the official video for "cardigan" above, Swift is singing in a firelit room when the top of her piano begins to glow golden. She climbs inside it and reappears in a fairytale world, before reappearing in the middle of
Vodafone plans IPO for Vantage Towers in 2021
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Vantage Towers has 68,000 masts under its control, with Vodafone seeing a monetisation opportunity.
Slack is taking Microsoft Teams to court
Slack Microsoft Teams
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Microsoft Teams has unfair advantage, Slack claims.
Cambridge researchers create a touchscreen you don’t have to touch
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We’d assume at this point that every smartphone user knows that their touchscreen is one of the nastiest devices they own. The surface of a touchscreen can be packed with viruses and bacteria that have the potential to make people sick. This is a particularly significant issue in the current world climate with the coronavirus pandemic leading to illnesses that … Continue reading
The best cheap tablets 2020: the top budget options
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After a new cheap tablet? Whether you're after Android or iOS you'll find some top budget options here.
Michaela Coel is dancing in parks and this is the 2020 energy we need
63Mashable / 7h
Michaela Coel knows how to stay busy in lockdown. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, the writer of I May Destroy You and Chewing Gum revealed she's been spending lockdown dancing in her favourite parks in London. For the self-conscious people among us (I'm one of them), we should clarify what that means exactly. We're not talking about outdoor dance classes with other people. We're talking Robyn-
Microsoft Shows Off 20 Titles for Xbox Series X, All Available On Game Pass
How-To Geek / 7h
Microsoft held its Xbox Series X Games Showcase today and presented an hour’s worth of trailers. Between Halo Infinite, Psychonauts 2, and Fable, it was a wonderful event. And the best part is that every game announced is available through Xbox Game Pass, a program that costs just $10 a month. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This Best Buy Deal Gives You up to $120 off WD External HDDs
How-To Geek / 7h
Best Buy is currently running a terrific sale offering anywhere from $50 to $120 off Western Digital external HDDs. With options ranging from 4 up to 14 TB, the sale is the perfect opportunity to upgrade or expand your storage without destroying your wallet. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The New Lego Ideas Grand Piano Can Play Music Through Your Phone
36How-To Geek / 7h
The other day, LEGO teased an upcoming Ideas Grand Piano project, but now it’s official. The LEGO Ideas Grand Piano will arrive on August 1st for $350, and it has a few tricks up its sleeves. You can pull out the keyboard to see the hammers work or pair it with your phone to play music. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Totally Cool: Pandora Wants You to Talk to Its Interactive Ads!
How-To Geek / 7h
Oh Wendy’s, I’d love to hear a longer advertisement about chicken nuggets! Pandora is testing new interactive voice ads that prompt you to say “yes” or “no” to questions. In a press release, Pandora says that the ads “capture attention” and increase engagement while listeners are driving. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
This Virgin broadband deal offers mega speeds, Amazon vouchers and major price drops
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Virgin is currently going big on its fibre broadband deals throwing in a massive £75 voucher for all new customers.
Three Star Wars movies, Avatar 2 and Spider-Man 3 just got delayed
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Everything from Mulan to Spider-Man: Homecoming's sequel have been delayed in the latest round of movie release shifts.
Oppo Watch set for global launch, but it may arrive with divisive software
Oppo Watch Wear OS
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We've got a potential global launch date for the Oppo Watch – but we've also heard a rumor that might disappoint some.
Get three months for the price of one with this ace new VPN deal from IPVanish
VPN One 10 2020 Meow
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Finally - a low cost offer for those with commitment issues. But you'll have to act fast to seal this cheap VPN deal.
Intel admits 7nm CPUs delayed perhaps until 2023, falling further behind AMD Ryzen chips
Intel 7Nm 7 2022 AMD
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AMD could be on 5nm with Zen 4 processors way before Intel reaches 7nm.
Sony TV 2020: every Sony Bravia and Master Series TV coming this year
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Here are all the 2020 Sony TVs announced so far, including 8K, 4K, OLED and LCD sets.
It looks like some Xbox Series X games might not be cross-gen after all
Xbox Series Microsoft
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Microsoft has promised that all first-party Xbox Series X games will play on Xbox One at launch, but that may not be the case.
Samsung wants a Galaxy S20 to replace German national ID documents
SlashGear / 7h
Most probably see Samsung’s smartphones primarily as consumer devices but the company has been serving the stricter needs of enterprises for almost decades now. That was, after all, why it developed its Samsung Knox security platform in the first place and it is now stepping up its efforts by wooing one of the fussiest sectors of all. In Germany, at … Continue reading
China successfully launches Tianwen-1 Mars rover mission
China Launches Mars
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
Lockdown leads to record breaking Twitter growth
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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
'Little Manhattan' celebrates the simple wonder of a first crush
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When HBO Max launched on May 27, there was much buzz about its formidable selection of classic movies . Where else could you find every Superman movie alongside Casablanca , Spirited Away , and Hobbs & Shaw ? And there amid the expansive library lay a hidden gem: one of my favorite movies, Little Manhattan . Written by Jennifer Flackett and directed by Mark Levin, Little Manhattan is the story of
The iPhone 12's charging cable has leaked, and it has a brand new look
Apple 14 iPhone 12
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A new leak suggests Apple may be moving to braided cables for its 2020 devices.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition leaks say it'll beat Galaxy Note 20 in two key ways
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Leaks suggest the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition could have a bigger battery and a higher refresh rate than the Note 20.
OnePlus Nord and PS5 leaks: Noise Cancelling podcast episode 21
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The best tech podcast you've never heard, pumped straight into your ears.
The 48-inch Sony A9G OLED is available to preorder – but is it cheap enough?
Sony 77990 1 India
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If you want an OLED TV on the smaller side, Sony may have the TV for you.
NASA will deploy a huge stratospheric balloon to study newborn stars
200+Engadget / 8h
NASA plans to send an 8.4 foot telescope into the upper stratosphere aboard a “football stadium” sized balloon. ASTHROS (astrophysics stratospheric telescope for high spectral resolution observerations at submillimeter-wavelengths) will study the gases around newly-formed giant stars by observing the far-infrared light they emit. The goal is to get a clearer idea of how star formation and superno
All the curse words Taylor Swift uses on her new album 'folklore'
Taylor Swift Folklore
200+Mashable / 8h
Watch out, world: Taylor Swift swears now. Her surprise new album folklore , which dropped at midnight Thursday, East Coast time, with less than a day's notice, is the first to sport a Parental Advisory label . Five songs feature lyrics with naughty words, including "bitch," "shit," and her favourite, "fuck." The superstar singer-songwriter has been very famous since she was a teenage country mus
Canon EOS M50 Mark II could launch with IBIS and other video treats
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New rumors suggests that the Canon EOS M50 Mark II could have in-body image stabilization and other video-friendly features.
Has your Garmin stopped working? Hackers could be to blame
Garmin Ransomware Attack
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Garmin shuts down website and services after suffering ransomware attack.
Google is making its online sales commission free
Buy Google Shopify
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'Buy On Google' also adding express-lane shopping convenience and dropping commission fees to kickstart online sales.
The Tech-Funded Institute That Shapes How Governments Think About Big Tech
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Google, Amazon and Qualcomm finance a George Mason University institute teaching a hands-off approach to antitrust regulators and judges.
The Star of This $70 Million Sci-Fi Film Is a Robot
100+NYT > Technology / 8h
Meet Erica, an android believed to be Hollywood’s first fully autonomous artificially intelligent actor. Can she overcome the uncanny valley?
Omegle Is Where People Meet Online Now
56NYT > Technology / 8h
Omegle, a precursor to Chatroulette, has grown in popularity during this indefinite period of social isolation.
Andy Samberg has a solution for filming during the pandemic, and it involves diapers
77Mashable / 8h
If you're concerned that social distancing might mean movies stop getting made altogether, fear not. Andy Samberg has the perfect solution. "It could go one of two ways, right," Samberg tells Conan in the clip above. "We get it under control, there's a vaccine, or we come up with some great protocol that actually feels safe. "Or – and hear me out – everything goes mo-cap. Motion capture. And we a
Ather Energy secures Rs 84 cr funding for expansion in India
Ather Hero MotoCorp
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Bangalore-based Ather Energy has raised Rs 84 cr from Hero MotoCorp as a part of its Series C funding.
Download this free app to donate your Fitbit data to Covid-19 research
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The Mass Science app, from the Covid Collab team at King's College London, lets you share data from your wearable.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 name, sizes and material confirmed by Samsung itself
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Samsung has posted support pages for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3, confirming some key details in the process.
This secure VPN is giving away free cloud storage to subscribers
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TL;DR: A one-year subscription to IPVanish VPN is on sale for $6.49 per month as of July 24, saving you 46% on list price. VPN providers often give away little treats to tempt people into subscribing. Sometimes this comes in the form of an extra few months of coverage at the end of a contract, which is nice but not exactly exciting. Some providers do offer things like free password managers or cl
Snag an amazing deal on this 3-in-1 charging cable
36Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Keep your devices at 100% with the IPM 3-in-1 USB charging cable with a hybrid color LED indicator for $12.99, a 48% savings as of July 24. From phones to headphones to tablets and beyond, the average number of devices per person continues to increase. While this repertoire of electronics is great, it can be quite the opposite when it's time to charge them. The IPM 3-in-1 USB Charging Cabl
This sleek, magnet-powered light puts traditional desk lamps to shame
36Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Add a unique look to your desk space with the Marangoni Electromagnetic Light for $89.95, a 10% savings as of July 24. Is your workspace or nightstand feeling a little blah these days? Sometimes adding one sleek accessory is all it takes to completely transform the look and feel of a room. It goes without saying that personal style plays an important role here, but there’s one design rule
Break into the world of real estate investing with this $25 primer
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TL;DR: Before jumping into investing, take the time to learn more about the business with The Fundamentals of Real Estate Investment Bundle for $25, a 97% savings as of July 24. Say what you want about Tom Nook , but he's one hell of a real estate tycoon (watch out Rich Uncle Pennybags). He's managed to make a killing selling properties on his island and loaning money to villagers that come and g
10 summer camping essentials on sale for up to 80% off
24Mashable / 8h
It's the peak of summer and if you're thinking about finally going on that camping trip, don't wait. Grab your gear and go. Don't have any gear? You're in luck. Below you'll find a roundup of some of the best deals on gear at the moment, including hammocks , tents, and more all ready to make it even easier for you to enjoy the great outdoors. 1. Get cozy Before you head to that campsite, buy the
'The Kissing Booth 2' sucks, just not as much as the first one
62Mashable / 8h
The Kissing Booth 2 is better than its predecessor. Not much better, but improved just enough to make me separate "in" from "sufferable" and resist the temptation to once again compare this franchise to a hazardous heap of incinerated refuse. It's a step up from last time . Streaming today, the sequel to Netflix's inexplicable 2018 hit clocks in at two hours and 12 minutes. That's a nearly half-h
How universities can back up better
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How can universities power the student experiences of the future?
Ahead of The Boys season 2, Amazon Prime Video announces season 3
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Amazon Prime Video's superhero drama will return for more episodes.
Will Arnett and Jimmy Fallon can't stop giggling during this ridiculous Alexa game
100+Mashable / 9h
Getting Alexa to say a specific word may sound easy, but it's actually a lot trickier than you might think. Especially when the word in question is "corndog" or "bald," and you've got Jimmy Fallon's giggling to distract you. In the game above from The Tonight Show , the host goes head-to-head with Will Arnett, who gets off to a difficult start when he can't even remember the name of the robot he'
US accuses Russia of firing anti-satellite weapon in space
Russian Satellite US Space
300+Engadget / 9h
Officials from the US and the UK have accused Russia of firing an anti—satellite weapon on July 15th. According to US Space Command , the Defense Department arm that’s responsible for military operations in outer space, it found evidence that Russia conducted a non-destructive test of the new technology. The projectile was inserted into orbit by Cosmos 2543, one of the two Russian satellites that
Infinix announces Snokor iRockers wireless earbuds in India
TWS AP Infinix India
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In a segment rapidly getting chock-full of new products, Infinix has priced its product aggressively.
Amazfit’s PowerBuds TWS to debut during Prime day sale on Amazon
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Huami Amazfit is testing the waters in the smart audio wearable category. The company will launch a new pair of earbuds, the Amazfit PowerBuds, on August 6 during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale.
Halo Infinite wasn’t running on an Xbox Series X for its gameplay reveal
Xbox Series X Microsoft
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Halo Infinite’s gameplay demo wasn’t actually captured on an Xbox Series X, but on a PC with similar specs to Microsoft’s next-gen console.
Sony ZV-1 compact vlogging camera launched in India
Sony 77990 1 India
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Sony has brought its latest digital camera, the ZV-1, to India for creators and YouTubers who want a compact setup.
India to ban more Chinese apps - here's why
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Indian IT Ministry has banned more apps over links with China. Helo Lite, ShareIt Lite, Bigo Lite and VFY Lite have been removed from the Google and Apple app stores.
Realme 6i launched in India as the cheapest 90Hz smartphone
Realme India Today
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Realme has added yet another smartphone under the Realme 6 series with Realme 6i. It comes with a 90Hz display and is powered by MediaTek G90T SoC.
MotoGP Andalusia live stream 2020: how to watch the Jerez GP online from anywhere
VPN One 10 2020 Meow
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It's the second part of a double-header at the Circuito de Jerez and our guide explains how to watch a MotoGP Andalusia live stream from anywhere today.
Great Deal: $30 Bonus For New Rakuten Members
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Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Rakuten is my favorite online shopping portal, given that you can earn Amex Membership Rewards points with it. Well, Rakuten has just brought back an excell
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The Oppo Watch might come with one big change in India
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Oppo will unveil its first wearable in India on July 31 along with the Reno 4 Pro, and might run on Wear OS.
Upcoming Realme devices won’t have banned Chinese apps
Realme V5 TENAA India
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Realme has learnt from the backlash that Poco received and has announced that the upcoming Realme 6i will not have banned Chinese apps preinstalled.
'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' is scheduled for release in 2022
500+Engadget / 11h
After an awkward development period that went from a CG re-do to a record-breaking debut , the Sonic the Hedgehog movie was a pleasant surprise. Now a sequel is not only officially in the works , it has a release date . While other film franchises are getting delayed, Paramount plans to release Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on April 8th, 2022. The voice of Sonic Ben Schwartz tweeted about the new date, wh
Facebook Researchers Say Higher-Ups Ignored Their Findings on Instagram's Racist Algorithm: Report
300+Gizmodo / 11h
During a study in mid-2019, a team of Facebook employees found that proposed rules for Instagram’s automated account removal system disproportionately flagged and banned Black users. When the team approached CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his upper echelon of cronies with this alarming information, they were purportedly… Read more...
Quibi will let you screenshot its shows
54Engadget / 12h
Quibi has introduced the ability to screenshot its bite-size shows, but it uses a method quite different from what you’re used to. Tom Conrad, Quibi’s Chief Product Officer, has announced the feature and explained how it works in a Twitter thread. “[I]t’s not your grandfather’s screenshotting,” he said. To grab one, you’ll have to press and hold the screen to bring up a menu with an option that s
A ‘Smart District’ Takes Shape in the Netherlands
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The goal is a sustainable community that uses technology to improve the quality of life for 4,500 residents.
Xbox Series X could be the console for mature gamers
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The Xbox Series X game showcase painted a picture of a more mature console - and that could be crucial to its success.
Vivo X50 series goes on sale for the first time in India today
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The Vivo X50 series which was unveiled in India recently will go on sale for the first time today on Amazon and Flipkart.
Amazon Prime in Australia: Here's everything a subscription gets you
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Amazon Prime offers plenty of benefits for a flat fee. Here's everything you need to know about the subscription service.
