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If You're Working Remotely, Do It in Barbados
3KLifehacker / 12h
It’s no secret that the tourism and travel industry have suffered financially during this pandemic. Many countries closed their borders as a way to protect their citizens and help to diminish the spread of COVID-19—rightfully so. However, countries are now finding new ways to entice travelers, keep the population… Read more...
American, JetBlue jolt industry with plans for Northeast alliance
American JetBlue New York
1KThe Points Guy / 17h
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. American and JetBlue are forming an “alliance” in the Northeast that promises to shake up competition in two of the East Coast’s biggest travel markets. The carriers say they will introduce a codeshare partnership that would include routes from New York and Boston and as-of-yet unspecified “loyalty benefits” for members of the airlines’ frequent
Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 12K is a resolution powerhouse
Blackmagic 12K RAW
200+SlashGear / 12h
Blackmagic Design has revealed its latest camera, and if you’ve been waiting for 12K to come within reach – or just about, anyway – then the URSA Mini Pro 12K could fit the bill. Latest of the company’s high-end video cameras, it also promises up to 8K at 110 fps, or 4K at 220 fps, all for under $10,000. The … Continue reading
Twitter says attackers targeted 130 accounts in Wednesday's breach
100+Engadget / 1h
Details continue to slowly come out from Twitter around the troubling attack on Wednesday that allowed hackers to tweet a Bitcoin spam message from high profile accounts . Tonight, the company revealed that based on its investigation so far, “we believe approximately 130 accounts were targeted by the attackers in some way as part of the incident. For a small subset of these accounts, the attacker
NASA and ESA have released the closest ever images of the Sun, and they're mesmerizing
Solar Orbiter NASA Sun
100+Mashable / 1h
NASA and the European Space Agency have released the amazing first images taken by the Solar Orbiter — including the closest pictures ever taken of our nearest star. Launched on February 9, the Solar Orbiter is a joint project by NASA and the European Space Agency. Carrying six telescopes and four other instruments to monitor the surrounding environment, the spacecraft's mission is to study the S
This online course could hold the secret to job security
28Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Complete Computer Programmer bundle is on sale for £35.88 as of July 17, saving you 98% on list price. We're not going to sugarcoat it — it's hard out there in the job market. Millennials are kissing their dreams of someday becoming homeowners goodbye and desperately scouring job sites for a position that can at the very least match the cost of living. You're likely looking for a suref
This training bundle gives your brain a serious boost
32Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: The Supercharged Brain Training bundle is on sale for £15.86 as of July 17, saving you 96% on list price. No matter who you are, if you're a living, breathing human in the world today, you're forced to absorb a colossal amount of information on a daily basis. The only way to handle the influx of knowledge thrown at you is by training your brain. That’s where the Supercharged Brain Training
This super secure laptop is powered by a mysterious, unannounced Intel CPU
Intel AMD September
28TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Dual-use touchpad, privacy camera, removable keyboard and much more.
Microsoft Kills off Kinect (For Good This Time) With Xbox Series X
Microsoft Xbox One
100+Gizmodo / 3h
You know that dust-covered Kinect you have tucked away with a menagerie of other electronics and chords? Well, you can go on ignoring it. Read more...
Logitech Folio Touch keyboard case turns iPad Pro into ultra-slim laptop
Logitech iPad Pro FT
32SlashGear / 3h
Logitech has introduced its new Folio Touch, a flexible folio keyboard case with a built-in keyboard for use with the first and second-generation iPad Pro 11-inch model. The folio cover features a kickstand-like stabilizer to hold up the tablet, as well as a trackpad that utilizes the latest and greatest iPadOS feature. The case is a cheaper alternative to Apple’s … Continue reading
Henry Cavill flexes his PC-building muscles in sexy Instagram vid
Henry Cavill Instagram
66TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Superman star showcases his new gaming-PC build on Instagram – these are the parts he's using.
Twitter hack reportedly originated with posts on a gray market forum
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
98Engadget / 4h
The worst hack in Twitter’s history may have started on a forum known for trafficking in black market social media accounts. In the days before the hack, a user on message board OGUsers offered to “provide direct access to accounts for between $2,000 and $3,000 apiece,” according to security journalist Brian Krebs. OGUsers, where users frequently buy and sell social media accounts with handles th
How to file for a piece of that $117.5 million Yahoo data-breach settlement
100+Mashable / 4h
Hey, would you look at that? Yahoo accounts finally have some value — but only if you act quickly. The deadline is fast approaching to file a claim for a piece of the $117,500,000 settlement following multiple hacks of Yahoo's systems, spanning 2013 to 2016 , that affected 3 billion accounts . And guess what? If you had a Yahoo account between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2016 and live in th
Google’s Fabricius culture tool translates words into hieroglyphs
Google Fabricius Egyptian
SlashGear / 5h
Google has introduced a new Arts & Culture tool called ‘Fabricius’ that enables anyone to learn about the ancient Egyptian writing system known as hieroglyphics, which are symbols used to represents words and phrases. Only a small group of people understood how to write in this system thousands of years ago, but it has since been decoded thanks to the … Continue reading
Hyundai A-League football is back – catch every match live on Kayo Sports
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
If AFL, NRL and F1 aren't enough for your live sports fix, then the 2019-2020 A-League football season might do it.
Here's Why Some of Peacock's Biggest Movies Are Already Disappearing From the Streaming Service
26Gizmodo / 5h
A handful of Peacock’s titles have or are shortly set to vanish from the brand new streaming service that officially rolled out this week. Here’s why that’s happening so soon after its launch. Read more...
Research robot helps with housework and other news
92BBC News - Technology / 5h
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at the best of the week's technology stories.
Coronavirus: TikTok deletes 29,000 rule-breaking videos
Instagram TikTok US
100+BBC News - Technology / 5h
But the short-video app says it has seen "low levels" of coronavirus misinformation this year.
UK sees spike in IT job advertisements as lockdown eases
200+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Despite rising unemployment numbers, some sectors are still seeing a demand for new workers.
6 easy ways to live more sustainably (that you still refuse to do)
84Mashable / 5h
We all claim to love the planet, but do we really? It’s easy to love something when it’s lavishing you with refreshing hikes, clear lakes, and gorgeously glowing sunsets . It’s much harder when the object of your affections asks for something in return — such as your toilet paper. It isn't news that pollution and climate change are threatening our planet. Scientists have been screaming that our l
The Five Best Wi-Fi Range Extenders and Repeaters, According to Our Readers
20Gizmodo / 5h
This week’s Co-op project opened my eyes to something: My networking knowledge sucks . Range extender: BAD! Read more...
Beyond antibodies, the immune response to coronavirus is complicated
200+Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / T-cells attacking a cell recognized as foreign. (credit: NIH ) Ultimately, the only way for societies to return to some semblance of normal in the wake of the current pandemic is to reach a state called herd immunity. This is where a large-enough percentage of the population has acquired immunity to SARS-CoV-2—either through infection or a vaccine—that most people exposed to the virus a
What sort of future does the conference industry have?
200+BBC News - Technology / 5h
Running conferences was a giant business before Covid-19, now the industry is looking for a new direction.
Make a Pair of Indoor Crocs Your Next Comfort Purchase
37Lifehacker / 6h
Up to 60% off Select Crocs Shoes | Crocs Read more...
Dear Florida Senator Rick Scott, This Is Why Airlines Are Going To Furlough Employees
23View from the Wing / 6h
Florida Senator Rick Scott thinks it is wrong wrong wrong that airlines took payroll support money and are going to turn around and furlough workers - and he wants to meet with airline CEOs to give them a piece of his mind! Senator, let me save these CEOs the time of meeting with you so they can focus on saving their businesses. Continue reading ...
Shoploop gives influencers a new platform to demo and sell products
Google 120 Shoploop
81Engadget / 6h
Google has launched Shoploop, a site where brands and influencers can create short videos showcasing a product and provide a direct link to buy it. The site, currently only available on mobile web, aims to combine ads, tutorials, reviews and shopping in one platform. The idea for Shoploop came when Lax Poojary, founder of Google’s experimental workshop Area 120, was riding the New York City subwa
HBO Max plans new wellness show based on Calm meditation app
HBO Max Keanu Reeves Calm
SlashGear / 6h
WarnerMedia’s HBO Max streaming service has announced plans to launch its first health and wellness project, one called A World of Calm. The original series will be based on the meditation app Calm; celebrities like Idris Elba are on board to voice each episode. The show is intended to help viewers relax using a combination of calming footage, music, and … Continue reading
Keanu Reeves Is Gonna Soothe Us to Sleep in a New TV Series Based on the Calm App
HBO Max Keanu Reeves Calm
100+Gizmodo / 6h
HBO Max announced today that it’s making a new series based on the popular relaxation app, Calm . The 30-minute, 10-episode series, A World of Calm , will feature the same story time narration style that the app is known for, plus “mesmeric imagery,” HBO says. HBO is working on its new show in collaboration with… Read more...
Twitter Struggles to Unpack a Hack Within Its Walls
200+NYT > Technology / 6h
Even some basic questions about how an array of Twitter’s most popular accounts were taken over remain unanswered.
NASA Ominously Chooses Halloween 2021 to Launch Long-Delayed Space Telescope
Gizmodo / 7h
NASA hopes to launch the much-anticipated James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana on October 31, 2021, the agency announced today. Ongoing technical challenges and the covid-19 pandemic were cited as reasons for the latest delay to the project. Read more...
TechCrunch talks virtual events and event technology
100+TechCrunch / 7h
As you may have heard, we’re taking our entire events lineup fully virtual in 2020. This is of course in response to COVID-19. We’re working hard to make sure that, despite limitations, this year’s events will be some of the best we’ve ever produced. To make that happen, we’re partnering with virtual event masterminds like Bizzabo and Grip to bring our vision to life. Now, we’re sure you have man
Zoom bug allowed anyone to use a company’s custom meeting URL
Zoom Vanity URL
100+Mashable / 7h
Cybersecurity professionals are still finding some big problems with Zoom . On Thursday, researchers at online security firm Check Point detailed their latest discovery: an exploit in Zoom which would have allowed any bad actor to use a company’s vanity URL for their own video meeting. Here’s what this means. Basically, companies and organizations paying Zoom for video conferencing services can s
DoorDash now delivers certain items from Walgreens stores
Walgreens DoorDash
SlashGear / 7h
DoorDash, the company best known for its food delivery service, introduced the ability to order products from convenience stores back in April, something aimed at aiding the many people stuck in quarantine. The company is back with an update on this today, stating that it is now also offering deliveries from Walgreens stores. More than 2,000 products are available to … Continue reading
Ready or Not, Inexpensive VR Sex Is Going Mainstream
Futurism / 7h
It has long been claimed that sex is the guiding force behind major technological developments or at least a major catalyst for taking new technologies mainstream. And with innovations such as home video, home computers, and the Internet, there’s a case to be made for this argument. Now, if a company called KIIROO has its way, realistic, affordable VR sex will soon catapult virtual reality onto t
In panic, Twitter locked out users who changed their password in the last month
Twitter One Elon Musk
63Mashable / 7h
Twitter's barn door has been fully, and aggressively closed — it just so happens to have slammed shut on a hell of a lot of people in the process. Twitter confirmed Thursday that, amidst an ongoing compromise of internal systems that was out of control Wednesday, it took the unprecedented step of locking out all users that had changed — or had even attempted to change — their password in the last
Daily Crunch: Twitter hacked in crypto scam
100+TechCrunch / 7h
A Twitter hack hits the platform’s most famous users, Netflix gets a co-CEO and Revel’s mopeds are coming to San Francisco. Here’s your Daily Crunch for July 16, 2020. The big story: High-profile Twitter accounts hacked in crypto scam This was a crazy one: The Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Joe Biden and many, many others were compromised yesterday , posting messages with the address of a
British Airways retiring all 28 Boeing 747s, becomes latest airline to say farewell to the Queen
500+The Points Guy / 7h
It feels like almost every week we learn of another airline retiring or parking a fleet type . This time though, it’s big news for the largest operator of the Queen of the Skies , British Airways. The London-based carrier is retiring all 28 of its Boeing 747s in the coming months, according to an internal companywide email viewed by TPG. BA writes that this proposition is “subject to consultation
Most North American cruising on hold until October as CDC extends ‘no-sail’ order
60The Points Guy / 7h
Call it the final nail in the coffin for a quick comeback to cruising in North America. Citing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak , the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Thursday extended its “no-sail” order for cruise ships operating out of U.S. ports until Sept. 30. Initially announced in March and extended in April , the order had been scheduled to expire on July 24. For
How to watch 30 Rock reunion special: stream the new episode online from anywhere
NBC Peacock 30 One
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Girlie Show crew are back for a one-off special - here's how to stream 30 Rock and watch the reunion episode online from anywhere today.
Blackmagic's new $9,995 camera shoots 12K video at 60fps
Blackmagic 12K RAW
1KEngadget / 7h
Move over Canon R5 , there's a new lust-worthy camera in town. On Thursday, Blackmagic Design unveiled the Ursa Mini Pro 12K . The centerpiece of the company's third-generation Ursa Mini Pro is an 80-megapixel 12,288 x 6,480 sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range and a native ISO of 800. Blackmagic says it spent almost four years developing the array, which features an equal number of red, green a
You Can Now Pre-Order a 10 DVD Set of Microsoft Flight Simulator
24How-To Geek / 7h
For those living in Europe, Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available for pre-order as a 10 DVD set. It’s ideal for those who don’t have an internet connection capable of downloading the massive 90 GB game. And as a bonus, it comes in a stunning package. The game launches on August 18. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Forget the ocean: 8 amazing lake vacations to take in the US this summer
The Points Guy / 7h
Michigan is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but that’s just the beginning. Alaska claims to be home to over 3 million lakes. And there are still 48 other states in the country, each with its own share of beautiful lakes perfect for a waterfront getaway. Even in normal times, getting to the coast isn’t always a reality for travelers seeking the call of the open water in the summer, especially f
Hydroxychloroquine Still Doesn’t Do Anything, New Data Shows
1KWired / 7h
Two more studies prove that the much-hyped antimalarial doesn’t treat Covid-19.
With morgues brimming, Texas and Arizona turn to refrigerator trucks
1KArs Technica / 7h
Enlarge / NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 25: The Statue of Liberty is seen behind refrigeration trucks that function as temporary morgues at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal during the coronavirus pandemic. (credit: Getty | Noam Galai ) Officials in Texas and Arizona have requested refrigerated trucks to hold the dead as hospitals and morgues become overwhelmed by victims of the raging COVID-19 pande
Webb space telescope launch delayed seven more months to late 2021
200+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / The James Webb Space Telescope is now due to launch in October 2021. (credit: NASA ) NASA officials announced Thursday they are now targeting a launch date of October 31, 2021 for the James Webb Space Telescope. This represents a seven-month delay from the previously announced March 2021 date for the $10 billion telescope that will allow scientists to observe deeper into the universe th
UPDATE: Turks and Caicos reopening for international visitors July 22 with easier entry requirements
The Points Guy / 8h
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional reopening information including a less strict testing protocol. This post was originally posted on June 4, 2020. As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to h
Docker APIs under attack once again
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Researchers have observed a new technique where hackers build their own malicious images to attack containers instead of using ones from a public registry.
More of this, please, Nissan
Nissan Ariya EV Leaf
SlashGear / 8h
Nissan lost its way, and now it looks like it has found it again. Revealed this week, the 2021 Nissan Ariya isn’t just a new electric crossover from the Japanese automaker, but an appealing electric crossover. In the midst of a maelstrom, that’s exactly the sort of reinvention Nissan needs. The exterior is sculpted and distinctive, different enough from other … Continue reading
Instagram's New Reels Feature Is Pretty Obviously Facebook's Attempt to Take Down TikTok
Instagram TikTok US
39Gizmodo / 8h
TikTok is facing a widespread crackdown due to security concerns , which has left Facebook an opening to take down the rival social network. The company will use Instagram to do it, just like it did with Instagram Stories to keep Snapchat at bay. Instagram launched a new TikTok-esque feature, Reels, in India earlier… Read more...
Everyone's a Smurfhole or a Smurfdamned Idiot on This Smurfed-Up Smurfs Episode
51Gizmodo / 8h
Although they’re usually considered jokes nowadays, the tiny Smurfs are titans of pop culture . I’m not talking about those three live-action/CG movies that came out last decade, although they made a cool billion collectively. I’m talking about the ‘80s cartoon that ran from 1981-89 , had 272 episodes, and has been… Read more...
A Vaccine Alone Won’t Be Enough To Make Travel Normal Again
25View from the Wing / 8h
Many readers have said consistently throughout the pandemic that they will not travel until there is a vaccine . I think it's the wrong paradigm for thinking about future travel both because a vaccine won't be the cure all many people expect and because travel itself seems pretty safe, the issue is what you find at your destination . We know a lot more about Covid-19 than we did three and four mo
Motorola Edge+ Review: Beauty nearly to a fault
SlashGear / 8h
The Motorola Edge+ (or Edge Plus, if you prefer) is one of the most interesting Moto phones released in years. It’s very tall and thin, works with a decent set of cameras, 5G connectivity, and a waterfall display. That means we’re not just getting curved left and right sides here, we’re getting a curved display that reaches all the way … Continue reading
Xbox Series X won’t support Kinect hardware, games
Microsoft Xbox One
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Always watching. Top to bottom: PlayStation Eye (PS3), Playstation Camera (PS4), Xbox 360 Kinect, Xbox One Kinect. (credit: Kyle Orland) Roughly one year ago, Microsoft revealed the Xbox Series X (then referred to as "Project Scarlett") in part by highlighting the system's extensive backward compatibility : "Your games, your achievements, your progression, your accessories, your console experienc
European Courts Find U.S. Can't Be Trusted to Process and Store Data
EU Court US European
100+Gizmodo / 8h
For the past two weeks, US officials have been grilling TikTok and other China-based tech giants over potential concerns surrounding the data security of Americans who use these apps, not to mention the national security implications of these apps’ alleged allegianc e to the Chinese government. Now, it’s looking like… Read more...
Why Netflix shares are down 10%
100+TechCrunch / 8h
Today after the bell, Netflix reported its Q2 financial performance . After its second-quarter numbers were out, the popular video streaming service saw its value drop sharply, with its shares off 10% in after-hours trading as of the time of writing. What happened to the high-flying Netflix, a company that you might have expected to report growth bolstered by the fact that many consumers in its h
Spirit Airlines cuts August schedule, eyes possible furloughs as recovery stalls
500+The Points Guy / 8h
Discounter Spirit Airlines is not immune from the surging coronavirus that has stalled the recovery in air travel among U.S. carriers. The South Florida-based carrier will operate an average of 380 daily flights in August, Spirit CEO Ted Christie told staff in a July 15 internal memo viewed by TPG. This is down from previous plans that Cirium schedule data shows was around an average of 403 fligh
T-Mobile's Scam Shield Is the Carrier's Latest Attempt to Shut Down Phone Spam
Scam Shield Sprint
Gizmodo / 9h
While no one likes being jerked around on the phone, the amount of spam and robocalls we’re forced to endure is only expected to increase , so today T-Mobile introduced a new collection of tools and apps designed to prevent annoying calls from hitting your phone. Read more...
Twitch Forces U.S. Army To Stop Tricking Viewers With Fake Giveaways
SoftBank Arm Twitch
5KGizmodo / 9h
The U.S. Army has a Twitch channel that it uses to fish for potential recruits. Last week, it came under fire for issuing bans to viewers who asked about war crimes . This week, a report by The Nation dug deeper, pointing out, among other things, that the channel had a habit of running fake controller giveaways that… Read more...
The Calm meditation app is getting its own celebrity-filled HBO Max show
HBO Max Keanu Reeves Calm
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Meditation apps have been a nice tech-centric respite for many, as the world continues to fall apart at the seams. HBO Max is hoping to build on that success with the launch of a new show based on the wildly popular Calm app. It is, thankfully, neither drama nor workplace comedy (HBO’s already done the startup thing), but rather a different format more inline with what you’ll get on the app. Form
Instacart sues Uber's Cornershop over IP theft
Uber Routematch Cornershop
73Engadget / 9h
Instacart has sued Cornershop , the grocery-delivery startup Uber acquired last year to expand its food footprint. The company alleges Cornershop stole product images and other intellectual property. In a legal brief, Instacart says Cornershop tried to hide the origin of its catalog images by modifying their file names. The company also shared the image below, comparing listings on both Instacart
NASA details how to see NEOWISE comet over the next week
NASA Comet NEOWISE
97SlashGear / 9h
NASA has detailed how the public can see comet NEOWISE themselves over the next week, assuming they live somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike many interesting night sky phenomena, the NEOWISE comet will be available to see over several days, meaning if it’s too cloudy tonight, you can try again tomorrow and yet again all the way through July 23. … Continue reading
US-EU Privacy Shield data sharing agreement struck down by court
EU Court US European
82Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge / EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency - Vice President Vera Jourova (L) and the EU Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders (R) are talking to media during the EU Commission press conference on data protection at International Level on July 16, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. (credit: Thierry Monasse | Getty Images ) Europe's highest court today struck down the agreement by which compa
Everything we know about the Twitter Bitcoin hack
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
100+Engadget / 9h
Author’s note: This story was first published on 7/16/2020, and last updated on the same day. Check the Latest Updates section for the most recent developments. Engadget What happened? Early in the afternoon (Eastern time) on July 15th, a hacker -- or hackers -- gained control of a series of Twitter accounts owned by Bitcoin enthusiasts, executives and exchanges. Upon gaining control of those acc
Netflix plans to have even more originals in 2021
89Engadget / 9h
Even as competition increased with the launches of HBO Max and Peacock , Netflix managed to outpace its projections for the second quarter of 2020 and now counts over 192 million paid subscribers worldwide. The quarterly letter to investors also mentioned mobile app TikTok as a competitor, but forgot to include Quibi. Last spring its subscriber count grew by 2.7 million, and this year the number
What Happens If You Overstay Your Visa?
96Lifehacker / 9h
One of the scariest occurrences that can happen while traveling is overstaying your visa. To overstay your visa means that you have stayed beyond the days allotted on the visa you either applied for or the terms set forth by the stamp you received from the country of entry. Even if you didn’t apply for one, if you’re… Read more...
Immersive chat startups have a very different vision for the future of voice
100TechCrunch / 9h
What happens when startups look to build on the trendiness of podcasting and social audio platforms while injecting them with some of virtual reality’s weirdness? Turns out, plenty of founders are already experimenting with that strange question. As audio-centric platforms garner investor interest, virtual reality founders of old are trying to push 3D audio as the next evolution, presenting the t
'The Most Musical Animals in the World': This New Electronic Album Features Endangered Birds
59Gizmodo / 9h
Put in some headphones, close your eyes, and let chill jams and tropical endangered birdsongs transport you to the threatened jungles of Latin America. A Guide to the Birdsong of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean is a new album that features birds and artists from the region all with the purpose of sharing the… Read more...
Ted Sarandos named co-CEO at Netflix
Netflix Ted Sarandos
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Ted Sarandos, the longtime leader of Netflix’s content efforts, has been named co-CEO with co-founder and current CEO Reed Hastings. Sarandos will continue to serve as the company’s chief content officer, and he’s joining the board of directors as well. Meanwhile, Chief Product Officer Greg Peters is taking on the additional role of chief operating officer. In a blog post , Hastings said he does
CRV has closed its newest fund with the same amount as its previous fund; ‘We’re making a statement’
80TechCrunch / 9h
CRV , the early-stage venture firm that is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary, has just closed its newest fund with $600 million in capital commitments. The firm asserts that it garnered the pledges entirely during the pandemic, saying it kicked off its fundraising efforts in April. Just as notably, says general partner Jon Auerbach — who joined the firm’s Boston office 13 years ago and t
Twitter is working to unlock accounts it locked 'proactively' after hack
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
52Engadget / 9h
Twitter says it’s working to unlock the accounts it locked “proactively” as a result of the massive hack that affected some of the company’s highest profile users, including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Elon Musk. Since the hack, which the company blamed on a “social engineering attack,” a number of users have complained of losing access to their accounts. In a series of tweets Thursday, the compa
Google is beta testing a new emoji shortcut bar for Android
49Engadget / 9h
Friday July 17th is World Emoji Day. Yes, that is really a thing. Guffaws aside, we do have some interesting emoji-related news to share. Google’s Gboard is getting a new quick-access emoji bar. Right now it’s in beta , but it’ll be rolling out to all Android users soon. The new feature will let you quickly tack on ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ to try and make up for ruining a persons day. Or drop a 🍻 when i
It's Time to Reduce Stress With Some Virtual Forest Bathing
100+Lifehacker / 9h
Taking a walk in a forest can been deeply calming . Even if it’s just off the beaten path and you’re swatting mosquitoes away, you’re someplace different than the houses and buildings where you probably spend your life. A hike or a camping trip, or even a meditative half-hour in the park, can help you unplug for a… Read more...
Sign up for next week’s Pitchers & Pitches competition on 7/23
100+TechCrunch / 9h
Can one minute really make a difference in your startup success? If we’re talking about your 60-second pitch (and we are), then heck yeah! A crisp, concise and compelling pitch opens doors to opportunity, and we’re here to help you pump up your pitch. Join us online for the next Pitchers & Pitches competition on July 23 at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, where you’ll hear rapid-fire pitches from five Digi
Meet the Oral Sex Simulator That One Reviewer Said Was "10/10 For Me!"
37Lifehacker / 9h
As our period of social distancing and quarantine isolation drags on, we’ll be bringing you a series of sex toy reviews to help you make the best buying decisions to keep your solo sex life buzzing along, or to spice things up for couples (or thruples or etc, etc, etc.) who may be experiencing some boredom in the … Read more...
Update Your Amazon Echo Buds to Prevent Them From Overheating
Amazon Echo Buds Update
42Lifehacker / 9h
Amazon’s Echo Buds just got an important software update that prevents an overheating problem and prolongs their battery life. However, you’ll have to summon a little courage to install the update in the first place, as your Echo Buds could overheat as part of the process. Read more...
HBO Max is making a TV series based on relaxation app Calm
HBO Max Keanu Reeves Calm
74Engadget / 9h
HBO Max is working on a new 10-episode series based on popular relaxation and sleep tool Calm. Building on the app’s Sleep Stories , each episode A World of Calm will be about 30-minutes long and will feature "scientifically-engineered" narratives complemented by soothing music and footage. The show will also include a star-studded cast of narrators, with Mahershala Ali, Idris Elba, Oscar Isaac,
Chinese tax software hides nasty spyware
32TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Researchers at Trustwave have found spyware in Chinese tax software after recently discovering the GoldenSpy malware.
US beat China on App Store downloads for first time since 2014, due to coronavirus impact
100+TechCrunch / 9h
The U.S. App Store’s downloads have surpassed China’s downloads for the first time since 2014. According to data from Sensor Tower’s Q2 2020 report , out today, the U.S. App Store saw 27.4% year-over-year growth in the quarter, compared to the 2.1% growth for the China App Store. During the quarter, the U.S. App Store generated 2.22 billion new installs compared with China’s 2.06 billion download
Researchers made a medical wearable out of a pencil and paper — Future Blink
80Mashable / 9h
Researchers at the University of Missouri created a wearable that measures temperature and even glucose levels. Read more... More about Tech , Science , Mashable Video , Medical , and Future Blink
Microsoft just discontinued these Xbox One consoles
SlashGear / 9h
With the next generation of game consoles on the horizon, Microsoft has made the rather surprising decision to discontinue production on the Xbox One X and the Xbox One S All Digital Edition. Obviously, we expect to see platform holders discontinue their older consoles – even the PlayStation 2, which is the best-selling console of all time, was discontinued at … Continue reading
LG TONE Free earbuds released in USA, kill germs with light
SlashGear / 9h
Today LG released their LG TONE Free FN6 earbuds for sale in the United States. These earbuds were first announced back at the tail end of June, 2020, but a release date and/or price weren’t revealed for the United States. Now the earbuds are ready to roll here in the USA in two distinct colors – Matte Black and Gloss … Continue reading
Twitter won’t say if hackers accessed user DMs after breach
Twitter Hack Elon Musk
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Twitter has said that there is “no evidence” that attackers obtained user account passwords after its security breach on Wednesday, which forced the company to lock down user accounts to prevent verified users from tweeting. In a series of tweets on Thursday — almost exactly a day after the mass account hijacking started — the social media giant said: “We have no evidence that attackers accessed
'Destiny 2' Beyond Light expansion delayed to November 10th
Destiny 2 Beyond Light
47Engadget / 10h
Bungie has delayed the launch of Beyond Light, the next chapter of Destiny 2 , to November 10th. The expansion was originally scheduled to land on September 22nd . Beyond Light is a major installment in the living, online game, and it’s meant to kick off a new year of narrative arcs and content for Destiny 2 . In a blog post announcing the delay, Bungie community manager DeeJ obliquely pinned it
New Pine64 phones with upgraded hardware begin shipping in August
One 3 Raspberry Pi
44Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / This is a Pinephone with the back removed—note the replaceable battery and the privacy kill-switches for modem, Wi-Fi, mic, and cameras. (credit: Pine64) Yesterday, Pine64 announced the end of the PinePhone UBPorts Community Edition campaign—but more importantly, the company declared the beginning of the postmarketOS Community Edition campaign. The base version of the new run of PinePho
Google's Fabricius uses machine learning to decode hieroglyphs
Google Fabricius Egyptian
98Engadget / 10h
Google’s Arts and Culture vertical has been known to release fun apps and tools to help people engage with art and history. In 2018, it launched a feature to let you find your fine art doppelganger by taking a selfie , and more recently it added ways for you to apply filters to your photos to take on the style of masters like Van Gogh or Da Vinci . Now, the company is launching a web-based AI too
Dreaming of your next cruise? You can sail the Maine coast as early as this weekend
The Points Guy / 10h
For North American cruise fans itching to get back on the water, this is what they call “a start.” Two small sailing vessels in Maine that do multi-night trips for vacationers are about to resume operations. The nine-cabin Schooner Ladona will be the first to set sail, on Saturday. The 12-cabin Schooner Stephen Taber will follow a few days later, on July 23. For more cruise news, reviews and tips
DoorDash now delivers 'everyday essentials' from Walgreens
Walgreens DoorDash
100+Engadget / 10h
DoorDash is expanding its on-demand delivery portfolio once again. The service announced today that it would begin offering deliveries of “everyday essentials” from retail pharmacy chain Walgreens. DoorDash says customers in select cities will be able to choose from over 2,000 “convenience, health, and wellness essentials” that include “beauty products, over-the-counter medications and grocery an
The World Will Need More Than Fancy Whoppers to Fix Its Methane Problem
43Gizmodo / 10h
Burger King just launched a low-methane Whopper , made by changing cows’ diets, with a super cringe ad campaign . It’s meant to be a small fix for a serious problem: Methane has a short-term heating effect 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Read more...
This special new surface coating neutralizes COVID-19
29SlashGear / 10h
Chemical engineering professor William Ducker of Virginia Tech has developed a new type of surface coating that is able to inactivate the novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease COVID-19, the institution has announced. The coating can be painted onto commonly touched surfaces like doorknobs and faucets where it renders the virus useless within an hour. SARS-CoV-2 is a respiratory …
Sony a7s III camera release event set for late July
Sony A7S III July 28
SlashGear / 10h
Today Sony Alpha revealed their next big camera event for the new Sony a7s III. This event will be virtual, as most events these days tend to be, and will take place near the end of July 2020. This event’s tagline is Imagination in Motion, and the rumors are flying. This camera will be rather powerful, as all new cameras … Continue reading
Pokemon GO keys to beat Giovanni: From best counters to weakness
SlashGear / 10h
Pokemon GO has a Team Rocket leader by the name of Giovanni in the game right this minute, and you’re going to need to know how to beat him to go for the gold. This Pokemon GO master of evil has several different sets of potential Pokemon to choose from, so you’re going to need to know all the possibilities … Continue reading
Uber's latest acquisition should bring better public transit accessibility
Uber Routematch Cornershop
78Engadget / 10h
Uber’s efforts to pivot towards becoming a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider for local transit agencies continued on Thursday as the ride-hailing startup announced its acquisition of Atlanta-based Routematch . Routematch offers accessibility services including trip planning, vehicle tracking, and payment tools for transit riders with additional needs — both in public transportation settings l
World Of Hyatt Offering Miraval Award Sale
21One Mile at a Time / 10h
At the moment Hyatt has a couple of promotions for stays at Miraval properties through the end of the year, and one offer is especially good. What is Miraval? Back in 2017 Hyatt acquired Miraval , and the brand has since grown. For those of you not familiar with Miraval, the brand now consists of three wellness resorts. Stays at Miraval properties include all meals and many activities. The three
How to Know if You Should Refinance Your Mortgage
63Lifehacker / 10h
Today, Freddie Mac announced mortgage rates have set a record: 30-year mortgage rates have dropped below 3% for the first time in almost 50 years. As the Wall Street Journal reports , interest rates for our country’s most popular mortgage have reached all-time lows for the past three consecutive weeks. Read more...
Should You Buy a New Mac Right Now or Wait for ARM?
Arm Apple Macs MacBook
200+Gizmodo / 10h
Apple recently announced plans to pivot its Macs from Intel hardware to ARM-based chips that the company will be developing itself. However, the shift to ARM won’t happen all at once, meaning both Intel and ARM-based Mac models will be available at the same time. If you’re thinking about a new PC, should you buy and… Read more...
Xbox One minus two: Microsoft kills console versions before Series X launch
Microsoft Xbox One
54Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Xbox One X, we hardly knew ye. (credit: Aurich Lawson ) Ahead of this holiday season's new Xbox Series X console launch, Microsoft has confirmed a surprising change on the production side: the discontinuation of two existing Xbox One console versions. Following a report from The Verge , Xbox representatives confirmed directly to Ars Technica that the company will no longer produce eithe
Hotel Guest Caught Making A Bomb In Their Room
View from the Wing / 10h
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 ...
Scientists: Blood Iron Levels Strongly Correlated With Long Lifespan
2KFuturism / 10h
Iron Man Scientists may have just uncovered a new secret to extending the human lifespan : making sure there’s the right amount of iron in our blood. University of Edinburgh scientists looked at data about 1.75 million people’s lifespans, including 60,000 who lived to reach an unusually old age, and found a clear link between blood iron levels and a longer life, according to research published Th
F1 live stream: Hungarian Grand Prix 2020 schedule and how to watch the GP online from anywhere
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Lewis Hamilton looks to make it two wins on the trot in 2020. Here's how to watch a Hungarian Grand Prix live stream and catch all the F1 action.
What is a Chromebook?
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Chromebooks are small, light and affordable, but are they right for you? Here’s everything you need to know.
Project xCloud: everything we know about Microsoft's cloud streaming service
Microsoft xCloud Xbox
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Here's everything we know so far about Microsoft's game-streaming service: Project xCloud.
Instagram's TikTok competitor could launch in the U.S. very soon
Instagram TikTok US
84Engadget / 11h
Facebook could soon launch its most serious bid to challenge TikTok. The company plans to launch Reels, the TikTok-like feature that lives inside of Instagram, globally in the coming weeks, according to NBC News . Instagram began testing the feature in Brazil last year , and has been refining the experience since. Now, NBC News reports that not only will Reels expand to users in the U.S, UK and a
Lenovo Smart Clock Deal: $30 Off Our Fave Nightstand Display
100+Wired / 11h
It can do everything any other Google Assistant display can do—on a smaller scale.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light delayed, and you can probably guess why
Destiny 2 Beyond Light
SlashGear / 11h
If you were looking forward to the release of Destiny 2‘s next expansion, Beyond Light, it looks like you’ll be waiting a bit longer. Bungie has announced a delay for Beyond Light, pushing it closer to the end of the year. Originally, Beyond Light was slated to launch on September 22nd. Now, Bungie has confirmed a new release date of … Continue reading
This designer is making clothing out of old electrical wiring — Future Blink
56Mashable / 11h
Designer Alexandra Sipa is eliminating unnecessary waste and making it fashionable. Read more... More about Mashable Video , Culture , Eco Friendly , Reuse , and Future Blink
T-Mobile USA Scam Shield lets you switch numbers for free
Scam Shield Sprint
SlashGear / 11h
T-Mobile revealed Scam Shield today for the protection of all T-Mobile, Sprint, and Metro by T-Mobile users. Scam Shield is a program under which T-Mobile will launch several features. Scam Shield includes free scam identification and blocking, enhanced Called ID, and ID monitoring. T-Mobile also suggested that users can now get a “free second number to keep your personal number … Continue readin
No Man’s Sky Desolation Update is just what the game needed
SlashGear / 11h
Another update for No Man’s Sky has landed, and this one definitely has some (much-needed, in our opinion) horror vibes to it. Dubbed the Desolation Update, this new patch brings No Man’s Sky to version 2.6 and adds new derelict freighters to encounter and explore. As you might expect, those abandoned freighters can hold rewards for those brave enough to … Continue reading
Microsoft discontinues Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition
Microsoft Xbox One
500+Engadget / 11h
Following rumors from the last few weeks, Microsoft announced today that it’s discontinuing production of the Xbox One X and Xbox One S Digital Edition. “As we ramp into the future with Xbox Series X, we're taking the natural step of stopping production on Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition,” the company said in a statement. “Xbox One S will continue to be manufactured and sold globall
Put a Pickle in Your Shitty Beer
1KLifehacker / 11h
Until about five years ago, I was extremely into craft beer, particularly Belgians and anything spontaneously fermented. But somewhere along the line, I developed an allergy (?) or some sort of “condition” that causes me to sneeze every time I drink a beer that is not excessively light in flavor and body. I was upset… Read more...
A handful of top Fitbit fitness trackers is on sale today
24Ars Technica / 11h
Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a trio of deals on Fitbit fitness trackers. The discounts include the Fitbit Inspire HR for $69 , about $30 off its usual going rate online; the new Fitbit Charge 4 for $130 , which is a $20 discount; and the Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch for $100 , which is $25 off its typical street price. All three deals bring their respective de
Amazon discounts the Xbox One controller to its lowest price in months
75Engadget / 11h
If you’ve had an Xbox One for a while, you might have put your controller through its paces by this point. If that’s the case, or you’re in the market for a new controller for another reason, you might be interested to learn it’s on sale on Amazon, down from $59.99 to $46.88 . Buy Xbox One Controller on Amazon - $46.88 It’s not the lowest price we’ve ever seen — it’s dropped to as low as $30 on M
Which Credit Card Should You Buy Points With?
60One Mile at a Time / 11h
I frequently write about promotions for purchasing airline miles and hotel points, as this can represent an excellent value. While I generally don’t recommend buying points without a particular use in mind, in some cases you can get outsized value, particularly for aspirational redemptions (whether that’s a five star hotel or first class flight). Buying miles for Cathay Pacific first class redemp
Subsidies Mean This Electric Car Is Literally Free in Germany
1KFuturism / 11h
Subsidy Party In an effort to pick up plummeted demand for cars back from the ground, European governments are pumping money back into the industry through subsidies. In fact, Bloomberg reports , Germany is currently subsidizing the vehicles so aggressively that leasing the best-selling five-door Renault Zoe EV is now essentially free. Electric Demand As a result of the financial incentives, pros
We All Want More Sleep. But What Our Bodies Really Need Is Better Sleep.
Futurism / 11h
The importance of high-quality sleep to your mental and physical well-being cannot be overstated. Poor sleep is scientifically proven to diminish critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills. It is scientifically proven to contribute to weaker immune function, weight gain, high blood pressure, and accelerated aging. It is scientifically proven to make us more irritable, reduce our abil
How Our Reporter Fought ‘Doomscrolling’
100+NYT > Technology / 11h
It’s easy to get lost in all of the horrifying news online.
Direct Line Group acquires London-based insurance app Brolly
100+TechCrunch / 11h
Brolly , the U.K. digital insurance app, has been acquired by incumbent Direct Line Group. The terms of the acquisition aren’t being disclosed, while the transaction is expected to formally close during the third quarter of 2020. Originally founded by former Aviva underwriter and product manager Phoebe Hugh and former Skype and Microsoft engineering manager Mykhailo Loginov after the pair met at
In the cloud era, building on platforms you don’t own is normal
100+TechCrunch / 11h
When Salesforce launched Force.com in 2007 , it was the culmination of years of work to bring together a way to customize Salesforce and eventually to build applications on top of the platform. By using a set of Salesforce services, companies could take advantage of work that SFDC had already done, speeding up building time and reducing time to market. Today, the successor of Force.com is called
Astra completes Rocket 3.1 static test fire ahead of launch attempt
300+TechCrunch / 11h
After a few setbacks exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 situation, another small rocket launcher is readying to demonstrate their ability to launch a vehicle to space. Astra has just completed a second static test fire of its Rocket 3.1 orbital launch vehicle, and that means it’s now ready for a trip to Alaska, where it’ll hopefully make its first trip to orbit from a spaceport in Kodiak. Astra
How to Keep Babies From Grabbing at Your Hoodie Drawstrings
50Lifehacker / 11h
There is nothing babies love more than grabbing things. And since one of the other things babies love is being held, you need to watch out for your necklaces, dangly earrings and hoodie drawstrings. Since I’m a mother of three who dresses like a 12-year-old boy, the only one of those I can help with is the hoodie… Read more...
Here Are The Best Deals From Nordstrom Rack's Home Goods Sale
20Lifehacker / 11h
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Surfshark boosts VPN security by going completely diskless
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Any data stored on Surfshark servers will now be wiped automatically when the servers are turned off.
The New Mutants Is Coming to Comic-Con After All
300+Gizmodo / 11h
Though Marvel Studios won’t be attending Comic-Con this year , a new member of the family is making a late-breaking appearance. Disney just announced that long-awaited Marvel film The New Mutants will have a virtual panel during the convention on Thursday, July 23. Read more...
Far Cry 6 Pre-Sales Are $10 off at Amazon
Gizmodo / 11h
Pre-order Far Cry 6 (PS4) | $50 | Amazon Pre-order Far Cry 6 (Xbox One) | $50 | Amazon Read more...
6 of the best Colorado ski towns
42The Points Guy / 11h
Colorado speaks for itself. When you hear the state’s name, you probably think of the iconic Rocky Mountains and all they have to offer — must-visit national parks, endless trails and of course, epic skiing and boarding. As one of the snowiest states in America, Colorado has always been an attractive destination for skiers. But a visit to one of these iconic ski towns that dot the map will have y
Translate ancient hieroglyphs with Google's new AI-powered tool
Google Fabricius Egyptian
76Mashable / 11h
It's been 221 years since the discovery of the Rosetta Stone —a key tool for deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphs. To celebrate the anniversary, Google this week launched Fabricius, a new Arts & Culture tool that lets anyone play classical linguist. The feature uses machine learning to translate 4,000-year-old symbols into modern language via three "dedicated gateways:" learn, play, work. Get started
Why certain VC investors earn great ‘Founder NPS’ scores
98TechCrunch / 11h
Why are certain VCs loved by founders and others loathed? It’s a question that is key not just to founders seeking capital, but also VCs who are looking to burnish their reputations and build the track record that will get them into the next hot deal. For businesses with actual customers, it’s common to assess their enthusiasm for the product or service by conducting an NPS survey. The idea of a
Everything you need to know about NBC's Peacock
Peacock NBCUniversal
59Mashable / 11h
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Russia-linked hackers accused of targeting COVID-19 vaccine developers
Russian Vaccine UK US
100+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Test doses of another potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. (credit: MLADEN ANTONOV / Getty Images) Hackers backed by the Russian state are targeting pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions in the UK, US, and Canada that are working on potential COVID-19 vaccines, British intelligence officials have warned. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, working with Canada’s Communications
Facebook's TikTok rip-off launches new privacy concerns this August
71Mashable / 12h
August in the U.S. is a time for BBQs, swimming pools, social distancing, and, if Mark Zuckerberg has his way, the further entwining of your digital self into the data-hungry arms of Facebook's ever-expanding grasp. The advertising giant confirmed Thursday its plan to launch Reels, a competitor to the looping video app TikTok , in the U.S. next month. Notably, Reels will not be a standalone app à
For the First Time, Scientists Grow Human Sperm Stem Cells in Lab
1KFuturism / 12h
For the first time, scientists have been able to grow spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs), which are the cells that eventually develop into fully-fledged sperm, in a laboratory environment . It’s too soon for the cells to be used in any sort of clinical setting, but this research lays the groundwork for game-changing developments for fertility medicine . Doctors have long sought after a way to jumps
The online battle for the mental health of service workers
Zuckerberg Facebook
100+MIT Technology Review / 12h
Morgan Eckroth became famous on TikTok as morgandrinkscoffee . A 21-year-old barista and social-media manager for Tried & True Coffee in Corvallis, Oregon, she shares latte art, dramatic reenactments of customer interactions, and drink tutorials with her 4 million followers. Before the pandemic her content was pretty wholesome—she likes her job! But then in May, someone who was angry about the sh
7 Ways to Get Your Computer Screen Up on Your TV
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Maybe you’ve got friends coming over to watch a movie, or you need your family to watch this one really great YouTube video. Or maybe you’ve just got a slideshow of photos to show off to no one at all because some of us are still stuck at home in the midst of a pandemic. Whatever the reason, you’d rather put your… Read more...
Sony will reveal its long-awaited A7s III on July 28th
Sony A7S III July 28
200+Engadget / 12h
Sony's A7s II has been capturing mesmerizing low-light photos and videos ever since it was released in 2015, but five years is a long time to wait for a sequel. (That is, unless you're a Star Wars fan.) That wait is thankfully nearing its end, though: Sony tweeted a not-so-cryptic teaser earlier today all but confirming that the A7s III would make its official debut at 10AM Eastern on July 28th.
Health Experts Say Alcohol Limit for Men Should Be One Drink a Day
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Experts are saying there shouldn’t be a gender gap when it comes to safer drinking. On Thursday, a committee of experts brought together by the U.S. government to work on updating the country’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans released their recommendations. Among them: Both men and women should limit their… Read more...
How to Start Your Own Learning 'Co-Op' at Home
200+Lifehacker / 12h
Usually, the choices are pretty straightforward—kids either go to school to learn, or they are homeschooled. Usually , at least one of these two basic options fits with your family’s lifestyle or your child’s needs. Until this year. This year, we’re scared for everyone’s physical health if the kids go to school, and… Read more...
The Benjamin Netanyahu Twitter hack that never was
Twitter Elon Musk Bitcoin
400+BBC News - Technology / 12h
Politicians and celebrities have had their accounts hijacked but not, apparently, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Microsoft's xCloud Will Officially Launch in September as Part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
xCloud Xbox Game Pass
300+Gizmodo / 12h
Microsoft has been testing its Project xCloud game streaming platform throughout the past year, and today Microsoft announced xCloud will leave beta and become available to the public in September as an addition to Xbox’s $15 a month Game Pass Ultimate. Read more...
The scaled-back 'PES 2021' arrives on September 15th
Konami PES 2021 Season
54Engadget / 12h
There won’t be a completely new version of Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) this year, but Konami has revealed what’s in store for the next version of its soccer sim as well as when you can get your hands on it. It’ll release eFootball PES 2021 Season Update — to give its awkward full name — on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (via Steam) on September 15th. The PES team is focusing most of its efforts on
Spend Time With Beluga Whales, Because What Else Is There to Do
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Look, we get it. All the virtual travel articles and see-the-world-from-your-laptop tips were fun for the first few months of the pandemic, when it was all still a novelty. But now that you’ve taken online trips to cities, museums and historical sites around the world, you may be looking for something else. So allow… Read more...
Want your very own Twitch? Amazon has you covered
AWS Amazon Twitch Video
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Amazon IVS makes it simple for users to stream low latency live video through their website or mobile application.
Explore the World From Home, With Your First Bag Free When You Subscribe to Atlas Coffee Club
24Lifehacker / 12h
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The 11 Countries That Have Brought Back The Most Domestic Flying
View from the Wing / 12h
Vietnam, with its borders still closed to the world, actually has more domestic flying scheduled now than they had a year ago. Vietnam is one of the countries that did the best battling COVID-19, despite sharing a land border with China. They haven't had a single death. China, too, has brought back substantial flying - and is at nearly 85% of the domestic seat capacity that it was a year ago. Tha
Coronavirus tourism done right: a visit to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC
100+The Points Guy / 12h
After canceling multiple trips due to the coronavirus pandemic , my family was in need of a break. Trying to navigate two full-time jobs along with homeschooling (read: entertaining) a five-year-old had taken a toll, so we set our sights on a trip within driving distance of our home in Florida. This took us to the North Carolina mountains for a week, complete with socially-distanced hikes, plenty
Please insert disc: Microsoft Flight Simulator will spread across ten DVDs
Microsoft FS Simulator 10
300+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge / Not shown: Four more DVDs of game data, if you can believe it. (credit: Aerosoft ) European players who want to play Microsoft's upcoming Flight Simulator reboot next month will be able to buy a physical edition of the game that is spread across a massive ten dual-layered DVDs. The retail package comes courtesy of the simulation add-on specialists at Aerosoft, which announced the publis
T-Mobile's 'Scam Shield' offers free caller ID and spam call blocking features
Scam Shield Sprint
200+Engadget / 12h
T-Mobile completed its purchase of Sprint earlier this year, and with those regulatory hurdles out of the way the company is once again announcing some new features for its expanded customer base. The focus is on spam and robocalls, something that T-Mobile says is the number one complaint right now to the FCC. Starting today, T-Mobile is offering its customers a variety of free services to make i
FCC makes 988 the 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1KEngadget / 12h
The FCC voted today to make 988 the official three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new rules require phone service providers to direct all 988 calls to the hotline, but the 988 function won’t go into effect until July 16th, 2022, and FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel criticized the rules for not including a texting provision. All telecommunications carriers, incl
Buy more games for less with a 10% discount on Xbox digital gift cards
Microsoft Xbox One
36Mashable / 12h
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