Best gaming laptops 2020: top laptops to game on
4KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
The best gaming laptops you can buy, always up to date with the latest hardware configurations.
A number of first-party Nintendo Switch games are on sale at GameStop
4KEngadget / 6h
If you own a Nintendo Switch and are bored staying home, you’re in luck -- almost 40 Switch games are now on sale at GameStop. Some games are even priced slightly better than Nintendo’s recent summer sale. Notable titles include New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe , Splatoon 2 and Yoshi’s Crafted World, all on sale for $40. Shop the sale at GameStop Buy New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe at GameStop - $40 B
This 'Take On Me' version of 'The Simpsons' steamed hams meme took 1 month to make. It was worth it.
3KMashable / 15h
The business of making new versions of The Simpsons ' "Steamed Hams" meme is a competitive one, and new challengers are constantly rising to claim the crown. The latest of these is a version of the meme that mashes up the classic Simpsons scene with a-ha's music video for "Take on Me," including a hand-sketched Seymour Skinner who replaces Bunty Bailey during the video's famous inside-the-comic-b
Shady Face Recognition Firm Clearview AI Says It's Left Canada Amid Two Federal Investigations
Gizmodo / 7min
Dystopian, U.S.-based face recognition firm Clearview AI has suspended its contract with the Royal Mounted Canadian Police (RMCP), effectively locking its business out of Canada entirely, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Read more...
OnePlus Nord launch might not just be online but also in AR
OnePlus Nord July 21
SlashGear / 28min
As a smaller company in a sea of big fish, OnePlus is used to doing more with less. Its launch events aren’t exactly grand and can even be considered more “grassroots” than large corporate press parties. It does, however, always been more ambitious and daring with those exactly because it can afford to be more flexible and unorthodox. It isn’t, … Continue reading
Tax Amazon's Successor Passed Seattle's City Council, and You Can Already Guess What It Does
20Gizmodo / 32min
Unemployment in the US is still over 11% , and yet during this economic crisis, Jeff Bezos has added an astonishing $56.7 billion to his already colossal fortune. If ever there was a time to redistribute some of that wealth, it’s now, and it seems that experiment in equity will begin in Seattle. Read more...
Dark theme lands for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android
Google Slides Android
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Google has begun its rollout of dark theme for Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on Android devices.
In Netflix's New Transformers Trailer, Even Optimus Prime Is So Very Tired
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Another day, another war for the fate of Cybertron, and things are looking dire in Netflix and Rooster Teeth’s take on the latest version of the Transformers origin story. So dire that even Optimus Prime, scion of hope and occasional truck, is getting a bit defeatist. Read more...
Pixel 5 development tipped to still be in flux despite leaks
Android Google Pixel
SlashGear / 1h
The Pixel 4a is terribly delayed and, if things happen in order, the Pixel 5 might come even much later than usual. Either that or both phones will launch side by side, which is an equally strange situation. There have been very little in the way of leaks about the Pixel 5 aside from its probably mid-range specs. Renders of … Continue reading
What's on TV this week: 'The Old Guard' and 'Trolls World Tour'
42Engadget / 1h
This week Trolls World Tour comes home for the second time. It was one of the first major movies to make a video on-demand debut instead of being released in theaters, but now the Dance Party Edition will be available on Blu-ray with 4K and 3D versions. Netflix has a number of new series lined up, including the Japan Sinks: 2020 anime, but its biggest release for the week is director Gina Prince-
Secretive data startup Palantir has confidentially filed for an IPO
ICE Students US Online
100+TechCrunch / 1h
Secretive surveillance startup Palantir said late Monday it has confidentially filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public. Its statement for the secretive, government-friendly big data operation, co-founded by Peter Thiel, said little more. “The public listing is expected to take place after the SEC completes its review process, subject to market and other condi
Victress Capital, a fund founded by women to back women founders, just closed its second fund
96TechCrunch / 1h
Women start 40 percent of the businesses in the U.S., but they receive just 3% of venture funding. It doesn’t take a math whiz to recognize that such an extreme funding gap could spell opportunity, but it might help if you are math minded, a longtime investor, and happen to be woman and so conceivably understand certain products and pitches better than some men. That was certainly the thinking of
Huawei Mate V could be company’s next foldable phone
SlashGear / 1h
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 2, now leaked to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 2, isn’t the only foldable phone that’s getting a slight name change. Either that or Huawei might be introducing a completely new foldable phone distinct from its Mate X. That phone could be named the Huawei Mate V, at least based on a trademark filing, and its … Continue reading
Multiple retailers hit by new North Korea cyberattack
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
The Lazarus group is believed to be responsible for launching Magecart attacks against retailers in the US and Europe.
Updated Nikon Z6s and Z7s mirrorless cameras rumored to be in the pipeline
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 2h
Nikon is rumored to be developing updated versions of its current full-frame mirrorless flagships for a year-end release.
NASA Curiosity rover kicks off Mars ‘summer trip’ with new panorama
NASA Curiosity Mars
23SlashGear / 2h
NASA has announced that its Mars Curiosity rover has started its ‘summer trip’ on the Red Planet, kicking things off with a new panorama featuring the Greenheugh Pediment. During its road trip, NASA says the rover will cover around one mile of the Martian surface, ending back at a tall mountain called Mount Sharp that it has been exploring for … Continue reading
'Horrible' offices look to tempt back workers
300+BBC News - Technology / 2h
Landlords are hoping cleaner, more convenient and more intelligent offices will tempt back workers.
Apple Might Make Future MacBook Keyboards Out of Glass, and I'm Concerned
Gizmodo / 2h
When I saw that Apple recently filed a patent application for transparent keycaps made of glass, possibly for use in future Bluetooth desktop or MacBook keyboards, I was intrigued. This could be Apple’s solution to making a longer-lasting and more reliable keyboard, something the company has struggled with over the… Read more...
Makeup Setting Sprays with SPF Are Hard to Find (But We Found Them!)
22Lifehacker / 2h
“Have you ever used a setting spray with SPF?” Read more...
Behind The Curtain Of American AAdvantage Account Shutdowns
26View from the Wing / 3h
Late last year American Airlines started locking AAdvantage accounts and cancelling pending award travel for people they believe took advantage of a 'loophole' to sign up for multiple Citibank credit cards. Several customers whose accounts were shut down filed complaints with the Department of Transportation. American has now responded to a formal complaint, and reveals a lot about what they know
Fortnite exploit makes players invincible, but it’s not easy to use
SlashGear / 3h
Fortnite players have discovered yet another exploit, this one offering massive benefits for those who use it — both invincibility and invisibility — but it’s not without its problems. The exploit is currently live in Fortnite Chapter 2 – Season 3 and it’ll remain that way until Epic releases a patch to fix the problem. How does the exploit work? … Continue reading
Google, Twitter, and Facebook Stop Handing Over User Data to Hong Kong Cops
Facebook Hong Kong
Gizmodo / 3h
When Hong Kong passed its shiny new national security law last week , the city’s authorities were probably expecting a bit of pushback from the locals, who’ve called the new regime everything from “ chilling ” to “ draconian ” to nothing less than the Chinese Communist Party’s “ takeover of Hong Kong .” Read more...
COVID-19 safety: Around the world, many of the elderly can’t be bothered
100+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: David Cliff/NurPhoto via Getty Images ) There are still a significant number of unknowns about the coronavirus—we're struggling to understand what influences the severity of some cases, why other people remain asymptomatic, and why most people experience only a subset of its total symptoms list. But one thing has been crystal clear in the data: the elderly are most at risk from C
F5 issues fixes for major cybersecurity flaw
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
Two vulnerabilities in F5's BIG-IP application could be exploited to gain full control over a vulnerable device.
As dozens of other countries ban Americans, Belize rolls out the welcome mat
83The Points Guy / 3h
Belize is again welcoming tourists — even Americans. For more travel tips and news, sign up for our daily newsletter Belize’s economy is heavily reliant on tourism, and the small country in Central America wants visitors to come back. Belize has only had 30 confirmed cases and two deaths according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Related: 8 reasons Belize should be on your travel bucket l
Android Users Blessed With Dark Mode Support for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Google Slides Android
Gizmodo / 3h
I have made a terrible mistake. I, the owner of an Apple-made miniature computer I carry with me everywhere, am experiencing a profound feeling of regret over the decision to procure this particular gadget over one that runs on Android. Because beginning this week, Android users will officially have access to a… Read more...
A VR retelling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is coming to Oculus headsets
100+Engadget / 3h
One of the more interesting experiences to come out of the virtual reality space last year was a game called The Under Presents . In it, live actors will sometimes appear as you play through the experience. Tender Claws , the studio that created the game, has now announced a new immersive theatre show that takes that concept in an even more whimsical direction. Later this month, the studio will s
Toxic hand sanitizers have blinded and killed adults and children, FDA warns
500+Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jena Ardell ) Adults and children in the United States have been blinded, hospitalized, and, in some cases, even died after drinking hand sanitizers contaminated with the extremely toxic alcohol methanol, the Food and Drug Administration reports . In an updated safety warning, the agency identified five more brands of hand sanitizer that contain methanol, a simple
Email is broken and Hey’s Jason Fried is here to fix it
200+TechCrunch / 4h
Email is a critical tool in modern-day communications, so it’s natural that many entrepreneurs have tried to overhaul it over the years. In the last decade, email client Mailbox came and went , Slack launched to try to give people an alternative to email and Superhuman emerged to help people more easily reach the promised land of Inbox Zero. The latest startup to tackle email is project managemen
Daily Crunch: Uber confirms Postmates acquisition
100+TechCrunch / 4h
You may have noticed that The Daily Crunch is publishing about six hours later than usual. Do not be alarmed! We decided that sending the newsletter later in the day was a better fit for the TechCrunch news cycle — hopefully, there will be fewer days when we hit Publish and then groan when we see a giant story break five minutes later. We’re also taking the opportunity to rethink the newsletter f
Best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2020: the best wireless mesh routers for large homes
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
From Netgear Orbi to Google Wifi, these are the best Wi-Fi mesh routers you can buy today.
Mac mini 2020 release date, price and specs: everything we know
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Mac mini 2020 is out now, so we gathered everything we know about it. Check it out to see if the Mac mini 2020 is the right upgrade for you.
How can cruising come back? Two of the world’s biggest cruise companies join forces to figure it out
30The Points Guy / 4h
Two of the world’s biggest cruise companies have joined forces to figure out how to make cruise ships safe enough for cruising to resume. Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings on Monday announced they had jointly created a “Healthy Sail Panel” of nationally known health experts to develop new health and safety standards for ships in the new era of coronavirus . The experts incl
Gmail app finally gets support for a major iPadOS feature
Gmail iPad Split View
SlashGear / 4h
Apple has largely positioned its iPad Pro as a laptop replacement, something underscored by its launch of the Magic Keyboard with a hinge and trackpad. A key part of using the iPad Pro in lieu of a laptop is the ability to multitask, however, something that requires apps to actively support the iPadOS features that facilitate it. Gmail is finally … Continue reading
Best ultrawide monitors 2020: the top ultrawide monitors we've tested
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
With an Ultrawide monitor, you can get more immersed in your games and get more work done. Read on to find the best ultrawide monitors you can buy today
Bird says it didn't apply for a PPP loan. The government's response is...confusing.
30Mashable / 4h
A trove of juicy financial data just became public, but it could have some major errors. The Small Business Administration released a massive spreadsheet listing the companies that received a forgivable loan of $150,000 or more as a component of the coronavirus relief plan called the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). While most notable tech companies were absent from the list, the spreadsheet sh
FBI nabs Nigerian business scammer who allegedly cost victims millions
100+Ars Technica / 4h
Enlarge / Ray "Hushpuppi" Abbas poses in front of a private jet in a 2019 Instagram photo. "It’s a different type of GLOW and STANDARD when you start hopping out of Rolls Royces to catch a Jet just to attend fashion shows in a different continent," he wrote. "Your smile begin to be bright just as the sun." (credit: Ramon Abbas ) The US government has gained custody of a Nigerian man who is accuse
Mexico’s Baja and Puerto Vallarta to reopen: Here’s what you need to know
75The Points Guy / 4h
Two of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations have reopened for tourism. Here’s what you need to know about visiting Puerto Vallarta and Baja California Sur. Sign up for TPG’s daily newsletter to stay up to date on travel news In This Post Related: Jamaica is open to tourists, but only if you follow all of these rules What to expect The U.S.-Mexico land and sea border remains closed for non-
The 12 Best Games on the iPhone
500+Lifehacker / 4h
Time was, iPhone games were a distraction. You’d play them on a commute, or while the water boiled, or during Destiny loading screens. But that was then, and this is now. In case you didn’t know, today’s options today are just as polished (and fun!) as many console counterparts. And now that there are more games on… Read more...
OnePlus’ sub-$500 smartphone launches July 21
OnePlus Nord July 21
48Ars Technica / 4h
OnePlus' event invitation. [credit: OnePlus ] OnePlus appears to have picked a date for the launch of its midrange smartphone: July 21. Invites for the event were posted early to Amazon India (a major launch country for the device) and first spotted by leaker Ishan Agarwal (the actual tweet has been deleted, but XDA has a backup ). Amazon pulled the page down, too, but a Google cache copy still e
WhatsApp says it won't hand over user data to Hong Kong authorities
Facebook Hong Kong
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Tech firms are pausing information requests in Hong Kong now that China's national security law has gone into effect.
Oh No, Spying on Protestors Might Make the Public Distrust Surveillance
100+Futurism / 5h
Fool Me Once Last month, San Diego’s police department tapped video footage from the city’s smart streetlight cameras in order to identify and spy on Black Lives Matter protestors. It’s a chilling use of the technology: Using cameras ostensibly installed as a public safety and transit analytics tool to instead surveil protestors exercising their First Amendment rights. But the police requests may
It’s in Z name: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 to be ‘folded’ into the Z series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 5h
The Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is reportedly getting named the Galaxy Z Fold 2 to align it within a new Z-series foldable family of devices.
Galaxy Note 9 display color issue persists [UPDATE: Samsung response]
SlashGear / 5h
There’s an update that was released this year for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 that turned the device’s display… sort green. A very similar issue seemed to appear on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra starting in at around the same time – in April of 2020. Samsung suggested that they were hard at work on the issue for the Galaxy … Continue reading
Tech shares set fresh records despite uncertain economy
200+TechCrunch / 5h
Despite record-setting COVID-19 infections , American equities rose today. All major indices gained ground during regular trading, while tech stocks did even better. The Nasdaq Composite set new 52-week and all-time highs, touching 10,462.0 points before closing at 10,433.65, up 2.21% on the day. Similarly, a basket of SaaS and cloud companies that has risen and fallen more sharply than even the
Three Separate Countries Are Launching Mars Missions This Month
1KFuturism / 5h
Three-Legged Race Multiple space agencies around the world are moving to capitalize on some fortunate interplanetary timing as they embark on missions to Mars. The U.S., China, and the United Arab Emirates all plan to send spacecraft to the Red Planet this month, according to The Hill , as the two planets’ alignment makes a Mars mission easy. Or, at least, as easy as such a launch could possibly
Horror movie fans can better handle pandemic stress, study finds
63SlashGear / 5h
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly increased stress levels among the general public — the concerns range from unemployment to more extreme things like fears about the breakdown of society or widespread death. New research has found that some people are better able to handle this stress than others, and they’re also more likely to love horror movies. The idea that … Continue reading
Five things I need to see from the Xbox Series X Games Showcase
Microsoft Xbox XS July
SlashGear / 5h
After weeks of waiting, we finally have a date for Microsoft’s Xbox Series X game reveal. The company will reveal a number of first-party games in development for the Xbox Series X in just a couple of weeks, on July 23rd at 9 AM PDT. While we wait for the 23rd to roll around, here are five things I need … Continue reading
Qantas Flight Attendants Will Monitor Arriving Passengers After Quarantine Sex Scandal
23View from the Wing / 5h
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 ...
DragonCon 2020 in Atlanta Is Officially, Finally, Going Virtual
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Another of the biggest convention holdouts has just given up its battle with covid-19. DragonCon 2020, scheduled for September 3-7 in Atlanta, GA, has now officially been postponed and will be held virtually. This comes after months of assurance the event was “moving forward...on schedule,” according to the official… Read more...
How to Try Out Chrome 86's Big Battery-Saving Fix Today
Google Chrome Javascript
36Lifehacker / 5h
Google Chrome’s incredible ability to bog down your system may soon be a thing of the past. The most recent Chrome Canary build includes big changes to the way Chrome handles background websites that could reduce Chrome’s strain on your device’s battery life. These changes should hopefully make their way to the stable… Read more...
Murders Have Spiked in Major US Cities Since the Pandemic
1KFuturism / 5h
According to an investigation by The New York Times , the number of murders has spiked in several larger US cities in the first half of 2020, compared to the same time period in 2019. Gun violence in New York is the highest it’s been in 25 years. 14 people were killed and at least 106 shot in just one weekend in Chicago. In Los Angeles, homicides rose 250 percent week over week in June. The numbe
Logistics are key as NYC startup prepares to reopen office
100+TechCrunch / 5h
The future of offices will require “hot desks,” contact tracing and a volunteer task force run by employees to make sure their colleagues are washing their damn hands. SquareFoot CEO Jonathan Wasserstrum says he’s bullish on the future of office spaces because his startup helps growing companies find office space. Since COVID-19 hit, his firm has spent the past four months talking to tenants and
Google’s 6 new device types list next must-haves for home entertainment
SlashGear / 6h
Google did some re-arranging and adding to its giant list of Google Assistant device types this week. This list is specifically for connections between devices and to Google Assistant, but the listing itself provides more than just info for aspiring creators. Google’s latest subset of types, Smart Home Entertainment Devices, allow us a peek at what Google’s analysts have seen … Continue reading
These airlines have been the worst — and best — about refunds
The Points Guy / 6h
April 2020 was the slowest month for U.S. domestic travel since the outset of the global pandemic. With many would-be travelers stuck at home under shelter-in-place orders, some airlines got stingy about providing refunds for canceled flights . Those who’ve followed TPG coverage know that when an airline cancels a flight to, from or within the United States, you’re entitled to a refund — regardle
Grab Your Plumber’s Cap for the Top Nintendo Switch Deals of the Day
Nintendo Switch Mario
84Lifehacker / 6h
Featured Deal: Super Mario Maker 2 | $40 Read more...
US online grocery sales hit record $7.2 billion in June
200+TechCrunch / 6h
Despite the slow reopening of the U.S. economy over the past several weeks, online grocery shopping is continuing to reach ever-higher numbers as Americans seem to be in no rush to return to the store. According to new research released today by Brick Meets Click and Mercatus, U.S. online grocery sales hit a record $7.2 billion in June, up 9% over May, as 45.6 million households turned to online
How to Volunteer Internationally Without Traveling
32Lifehacker / 6h
The pandemic has plunged the entire world into crisis; people everywhere are in need of so much including jobs, access to healthcare, food, housing, and more. While travel is beginning to open up, not everyone is going to want to get on a plane, with no vaccine in sight. Read more...
Technology was supposed to make the police accountable. What happened? – How Did We Get Here
40Mashable / 6h
Evolution in technology has created tools to monitor police and try to hold them accountable, but can that gap really be closed with tech, or will it take another kind of evolution? Read more... More about Mashable Video , Police Brutality , Body Cameras , Tech , and Activism
Here’s a list of tech companies that the SBA says took PPP money
100+TechCrunch / 6h
The U.S. Treasury Department released Monday a highly anticipated trove of data identifying every company that has received a loan of more than $150,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — a list that includes some of the hottest names in the tech startup world, including Bolt Mobility, Getaround, Luminar, Stackin, TuSimple and Velodyne. The data, which lists the names of companies that
Well, at Least We Aren't Facing a Bubonic Plague Pandemic
China Inner Mongolia
50Lifehacker / 6h
Yes, it’s 2020, and bad things are happening. But the diagnoses of a few cases of plague in Mongolia and Inner Mongolia do not portend a rerun of the Black Death. Like the so-called murder hornets , this scare is another dud. Read more...
America's Dad Sounds Kinda Mad at Apple
Hanks Greyhound Apple
98Gizmodo / 6h
When it was announced last month that Greyhound , a WWII drama written by and starring Tom Hanks, had pivoted to Apple’s streaming service amid a movie release schedule upended by coronavirus, I couldn’t help but wonder what Hanks would make of Apple’s, uh, notoriously hands-on approach to its entertainment projects.… Read more...
Why There's No Simple Answer to Whether the Coronavirus Is Airborne
WHO 239 Coronavirus
64Gizmodo / 6h
Hundreds of scientists across the world have just petitioned the World Health Organization via an open letter with one demand: Acknowledge publicly that the coronavirus behind covid-19 can be airborne, meaning it can spread through the air (and linger there) via tiny aerosols emitted by the breath of infected people,… Read more...
route22ny: Brick house on the main street of Benton Harbor,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 6h
route22ny : Brick house on the main street of Benton Harbor , Michigan, July 1940 Photo by John Vachon for the FSA via shorpy.com
How to Repay Your Coronavirus Retirement Distribution
32Lifehacker / 6h
When the CARES Act was passed in late March, it provided a lifeline for people who were facing financial constraints due to the coronavirus pandemic: the ability to take early retirement account distributions without penalty. Read more...
Major battery save coming to your devices via Chrome
Google Chrome Javascript
SlashGear / 6h
There’s a new feature coming to the Chrome web browser from Google that’ll drastically cut down on battery drain on multiple platforms. If you’re using a Windows PC, Mac (Apple), Linux (on a PC), Chrome OS, Android, or just Android WebView, you’ve got the potential to increase your device’s battery life by a noticeable amount. It all comes down to … Continue reading
As COVID-19 surges, 3D printing is having a moment
100+TechCrunch / 6h
COVID-19 will be remembered for many things — most undoubtedly negative. There are, however, some silver linings among the horrors of the deadliest pandemic in recent memory. Among them, if the sort of human ingenuity that shines whenever the world is faced with a similar crisis. The simple truth of the matter is the world wasn’t prepared for a virus of this magnitude. It’s something that’s playe
Microdosing THC confirmed effective for pain relief at minuscule doses
85SlashGear / 6h
The practice of taking very small, sub-perceptual doses of a compound — microdosing — is almost exclusively associated with psychedelics. Some medical marijuana users, however, have claimed that microdosing THC has its own benefits, something a new study substantiates. The research comes from Israeli medical technology company Syqe Medical, which reports that microdosing THC may have a profound i
Israel’s Government Taking Majority Stake In EL AL
72One Mile at a Time / 6h
Airlines around the globe are struggling to stay in business with the current pandemic. EL AL has been in an especially tough spot , as the airline hasn’t been able to secure government funding, and more or less had to temporarily cease operations… at least until this week. The airline reportedly lost $140 million in the first quarter of the year, and I would imagine the second quarter was even w
OK, Sure, Let’s Just Add Some Bubonic Plague to the Mix
China Inner Mongolia
400+Gizmodo / 7h
On Sunday, officials in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region of China, recorded a case of bubonic plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, while another case was reportedly detected in neighboring Mongolia. Thankfully there’s no need to freak out about a pandemic yet—other than the one we are currently facing and… Read more...
Chrome 86 could offer improved battery life thanks to this trick
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Chromium team has improved Chrome's real-world battery life by limiting the frequency of JavaScript timers.
Seattle's Uber and Lyft Drivers Make $23.25 an Hour—or $9.73
200+Wired / 7h
Two studies reach very different conclusions about ride-hail earnings, as city officials consider setting a minimum wage.
This robot is designed to disinfect a warehouse floor in 30 minutes— Strictly Robots
54Mashable / 7h
MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab created a disinfectant robotic system that uses UVC light to disinfect surfaces and neutralize aerosolized forms of the coronavirus. Read more... More about Tech , Health , Mashable Video , Strictly Robots , and Coronavirus
Microsoft Will Axe Control Panel From Windows 10, We're Calling It Now
300+Gizmodo / 7h
Microsoft seems to be getting a kick out seeing users struggle to find Windows 10 features these days. After moving the Fresh Start feature in the latest version, 2004, and reducing the number of days Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education users can manually delay updates, the company is now experimenting with… Read more...
Passengers Beat Bus Driver Who Asked They Wear Masks, Leaving Him Brain Dead
7KFuturism / 7h
Angry Mob On Sunday night, a bus driver in Bayonne, France was assaulted by a group of passengers. His offense? He insisted that they wear a face mask. Face masks are required on public transit in Bayonne, Agence France-Presse reports . But that didn’t stop the group — which also didn’t have tickets, it reported — from turning violent when they were denied entry. Now, as of Monday morning, the dr
Sega Genesis Mini Amazon sale cuts price in half
Genesis Amazon Mario
90SlashGear / 7h
When Nintendo launched the NES Classic Edition, it kicked off a retro console craze among game publishers. One of the best retro consoles to come out of this craze was the Sega Genesis Mini, which like the NES Classic and SNES Classic, served up a great library of games backed by solid emulation. The challenge, of course, is that at … Continue reading
How to Predict 'Animal Crossing' Meteor Showers to the Second
Animal Crossing NH
100+Lifehacker / 7h
One of the easiest things to predict in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the weather, and I’m not just talking about when it’s going to be a lovely sunny day on [your island name here]. With a brand-new data-mining hack, you’ll be able to know exactly when rainbows and the aurora borealis will appear—even when meteor… Read more...
Review: SpringHill Suites Zion National Park (Springdale, Utah)
100+One Mile at a Time / 7h
READ MORE FROM THIS TRIP • I’m Traveling For The First Time In 99 Days, And I’m Kind Of Anxious • I Just Took A Flight, And Airplane Face Mask Enforcement Is A Mess • American Airlines First Class Service In The Coronavirus Era • Hotels Aren’t Living Up To Their Coronavirus Promises • Coronavirus Culture Shock While Traveling • How Has Coronavirus Changed Hotel Breakfast? • Road Tripping Through
High cholesterol diet study finds carbs, not saturated fat, are key
48SlashGear / 7h
If you have high cholesterol levels, you’ve likely been advised to reduce the amount of saturated fat that you eat. Such recommendations are common but controversial, with some past research having implicated sugars, not fats, as the primary reason some people have too much LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol. A new study builds upon those, implicating carbohydrates as the primary issue. High … Continue readin
Microsoft’s next Xbox Series X game showcase coming July 23
Microsoft Xbox XS July
100Ars Technica / 7h
Enlarge / Halo Infinite is still slated to launch close to Xbox Series X's "holiday 2020" launch window. (credit: Xbox) Our next look at new games for the Xbox Series X will be coming on July 23. That's when Microsoft will be holding its next Xbox Games Showcase, the company announced today , streaming on multiple digital platforms starting at 9am Pacific Time. Unlike Microsoft's May promotional
2021 Mazda3 Turbo spills its torque-heavy engine secrets
SlashGear / 7h
A prematurely posted video has spilled the beans on the hotly-anticipated 2021 Mazda3 Turbo, and just as we hoped it’s set to be a beast when it comes to torque. The newest version of Mazda’s stylish hatchback wasn’t expected to be officially revealed until later in the week, but someone at Mazda Mexico apparently didn’t get that memo. A video … Continue reading
Exoplanet in the hot-Neptune desert is the first of its kind
100+Ars Technica / 8h
Enlarge / Artist's conception of a gas giant planetary system. Unlike TOI-849b, this one still has its enormous gassy envelope. (credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech ) In 2018, scientists monitoring TESS—the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite—discovered a giant planet in close orbit around the star TOI-849, roughly 735 light years away. Nature recently published a paper from scientists at the Centre for E
Shadow Warrior 3 announced with gameplay reveal right around the corner
Shadow Warrior 3 Lo Wang
SlashGear / 8h
It seems that fans of the Shadow Warrior series have a big weekend ahead of them. Devolver Digital and Flying Wild Hog have officially announced Shadow Warrior 3, debuting a new teaser trailer alongside the announcement. While the teaser trailer doesn’t show us any gameplay, we won’t have to wait long before we see that either. Gameplay for Shadow Warrior … Continue reading
Amazon May Have to Share Its Algorithm If India’s New Ecommerce Policy Passes
Gizmodo / 8h
I think we can all agree that the chokehold that Amazon wields over the ecommerce landscape is, quite frankly, a pain in the ass. It’s a pain in the ass for the millions of third-party sellers at the mercy of its platform. It’s a pain in the ass for the lawmakers who’ve spent the past year and change desperately… Read more...
Cut the Cord on Cleaning: Dyson's V7 Origin Is $200 off at Newegg
40Gizmodo / 8h
Dyson V7 Origin Cordless Vacuum | $200 | Newegg Read more...
What Would It Mean If the Coronavirus Is Airborne?
WHO 239 Coronavirus
200+Lifehacker / 8h
COVID-19 is known to be transmitted mainly by respiratory droplets. This is the reasoning behind physical distancing, since it’s hard for those droplets to travel more than a few feet. But scientists are debating whether very small droplets—small enough to float through the air—are common enough and infectious enough… Read more...
You Can Now Manage Your Apple Card Online
38Lifehacker / 8h
When Apple launched its new credit card last summer , one of the big selling points was that it wasn’t like an ordinary credit card. It lives primarily in your Apple Wallet on your iPhone or iPad, and you don’t even get a physical card unless you request one. Read more...
How to Prevent Your Dog From Escaping if Your Neighbors Are Setting Off Fireworks
58Lifehacker / 8h
Our pups have made it through the July 4th weekend, but chances are good the passing of another Independence Day hasn’t stopped your neighbors from setting off fireworks. We’ve shared tips for keeping your pup calm during fireworks displays in the past, but no matter how much you plan ahead, your dog will eventually… Read more...
July Android security update shows major vulnerabilities, easy fixes
Android Google Pixel
SlashGear / 8h
Today we’re taking a peek at the July 2020 security bulletin for Android released by Google this morning. This update includes both Android and Google service mitigation, July 1, 2020 security patch level vulnerability details, and July 5, security patch level vulnerability details with Broadcom, MediaTek, and Qualcomm components. Security vulnerabilities this month include a couple of very serio
Airline Sends Private Jet To Pick Up 4 Year Old Girl With No Passport
37View from the Wing / 8h
After a medical diversion a family was given the private jet treatment by Spirit Airlines. The airline dropped the family off in Turks & Caicos. The girl recovered. But they were stranded - the local airport was closed to commercial traffic, and the they hadn't even intended to leave the country so weren't carrying passports. So the very next day Spirit actually sent a plane to bring the family b
Can body cams and cell phones actually end police brutality? – How Did We Get Here
24Mashable / 8h
Evolution in technology has created tools to monitor police and try to hold them accountable, but can that gap really be closed with tech, or will it take another kind of evolution? Read more... More about Mashable Video , Police , Black Lives Matter , Police Brutality , and Tech
South Korea Encourages Mask Wearing With Massive Drone-Powered Light Show
500+Futurism / 8h
Drone Show It’s a pandemic of global proportions and healthcare officials are desperate to get the word out: social distancing, washing hands, and wearing masks are all proven and effective ways to curb the spread of the coronavirus. And governments are getting more and more creative in the many ways they’re trying to get that message out there. Take South Korea, where France 24 reports that offi
Supreme Court rules against law allowing debt-collection robocalls to cell phones
500+Engadget / 8h
The US Supreme Court decided today that debt collectors can no longer make robocalls to cell phones (via Ars Technica ). In doing so, the court has ruled that the prior provision to the law violated the First Amendment by favoring debt-collection speech over other kinds of speech. The law cited here is the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 which prohibits almost all robocalls to ce
Workers Terrified as Tesla Shuts Down Dealerships
400+Futurism / 8h
On Edge As Tesla shut down stores both before and during the coronavirus pandemic, it created a widespread culture of fear among managers and workers at its network of car dealerships. Current and former Tesla dealership employees told Business Insider that the company failed to update them or share details about how the company’s early 2019 transition toward online sales would affect their jobs.
AMD graphics cards: the best AMD GPUs you can buy today
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
AMD Navi might not be out yet, but there are plenty of great AMD graphics cards you can buy today.
F1 2020 reviewed—Codemasters takes another racing game win
39Ars Technica / 8h
In the real world, F1 is having a truncated, socially distanced season that only just started in July. But in F1 2020 , you get to pretend the pandemic never happened. [credit: Codemasters ] In the before times, pre-pandemic, the annual installment of the officially licensed Formula 1 game would arrive about midway through the championship. But we're not in the long-long ago anymore, and in our 2
Best RAM 2020: the top memory for your PC
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 8h
Picking out RAM can be confusing but to help speed your computer, check out this guide to the top ten memory kits for various computing needs.
Get Pre-Approved for a Loan Before You Start House-Hunting
70Lifehacker / 8h
I am currently in the process of buying my first home, and one of the more confusing (and frustrating) aspects of first-time homebuying involved the mortgage pre-approval letter. At what point in the process did I need to secure my pre-approval letter? Could I shop around for mortgage rates first? How much… Read more...
Mercedes-Benz 2021 S-Class jumps on the giant touchscreen bandwagon
2021 Mercedes Designo
200+TechCrunch / 8h
Mercedes-Benz sent out a teaser image and video Monday of its upcoming 2021 S-Class that hints at a sleeker interior that forgoes the bevy of physical knobs and toggles found in previous models in favor of a digital-centric design. The teasers illustrate a movement in the automotive industry popularized by Tesla to incorporate large touchscreens in new models. Little is known about Mercedes’ next
US Pandemic Advisor Says the Country Needs to Shut Down Again
4KFuturism / 8h
According to one of the world’s foremost pandemic experts, everyone will need to stay vigilant for years in order to truly beat the coronavirus. Eric Toner, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security and a prominent government advisor on pandemic preparedness, told CNET that wearing masks and some degree of social distancing will be necessary for years — and that
Amputee Builds a Set of Incredibly Articulate Prosthetic Fingers All Powered by Wrist Movements
100+Gizmodo / 8h
When Ian Davis was just 17-years-old, he built a myoelectric prosthetic arm and hand for a high school project. Almost 30 years later, he’s still using what he learned but for his own benefit now, after having four fingers on his left hand amputated in 2018. His prosthetic , designed and built all by himself , is… Read more...
Let Your Toddler Play With Birdseed
93Lifehacker / 8h
If you’re the parent of a toddler or preschooler, chances are you’ve discovered the joy (and the mess) that sensory activities can bring. When my son was that age, a bin full of strange material would occupy him for many minutes at a time—certainly more than plastic toys or games or puzzles ever could. The trick to a… Read more...
Hong Kong: Facebook, Google and Twitter among firms 'pausing' police help
Facebook Hong Kong
3KBBC News - Technology / 8h
Twitter and Telegram also put a halt to processing data requests, but Apple has not commented.
An Ubisoft VP has resigned following assault and misconduct allegations
100+Engadget / 8h
Maxime Béland, Ubisoft’s vice-president of editorial, has resigned following accusations of assault and misconduct that emerged in recent weeks. Kotaku first reported that Béland had stepped down and Ubisoft has confirmed his resignation to Engadget. Both Béland and Tommy François, the studio’s vice president of editorial and creative services, were reportedly placed on disciplinary leave in late
nationalmuseum-swe: Marie Dietsch, Sophie Adlersparre, 19,...
Music, Arts & Literature / 8h
nationalmuseum-swe : Marie Dietsch, Sophie Adlersparre, 19 , Nationalmuseum, SWE
Hilton Honors Card From American Express Review (2020)
46One Mile at a Time / 9h
Hilton Honors American Express Card 7x points at Hilton properties 5x points at restaurants 5x points at gas stations Annual Fee: $0 | See Rates & Fees | Terms Apply. Apply Now Hotel credit cards can be incredibly valuable. Typically the cards have reasonable annual fees, and offer outsized value, ranging from annual free nights to status. What’s rare is to see a hotel credit card that offers per
The best 17-inch laptop 2020: top large screen laptops for your money
200+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Want a large notebook with a big display? These are the top picks for 17-inch laptops.
I just traveled internationally for the first time since coronavirus lockdowns — Here’s what my trip was like
22The Points Guy / 9h
When I initially heard Antigua would be opening up for American tourists in early June, I immediately wanted to go. I hadn’t been out of the country for several months, and I thought this would be a great opportunity to visit a country I’d never been to before, while also getting an idea of what travel will be like in a world with an unrelenting pandemic. With coronavirus cases still spiking in t
Twitter and Facebook tell Hong Kong authorities to get bent (for now)
Facebook Hong Kong
200+Mashable / 9h
Oh hey would you look at that: Twitter and Facebook just did something good. The two tech giants took a stand, albeit a temporary one, for their Hong Kong users following the passage of a new restrictive national security law last week. Both companies confirmed to Mashable that, for the time being, they have stopped responding to data requests from Hong Kong law enforcement as they evaluate the l
Best 4K monitors 2020: the top Ultra HD monitors and displays
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
These are the best 4K monitors to give your PC or Mac an Ultra HD upgrade.
The best free-to-play Steam games 2020
300+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
You don't have to wait for a sales window to grab a gaming bargain – these titles are all available to download and play free.
Galaxy Z Flip 5G leaks with familiar next-gen look
Samsung Galaxy Fold
SlashGear / 9h
The next Samsung Galaxy Z Flip foldable (foldable display) smartphone was leaked today from several angles. This device looks exceedingly similar to its predecessor, and for good reason. The first Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was part of Samsung’s (rather sizable) test run for foldable displays. Now it’s time to get the devices out into the world en masse. The first … Continue reading
NASA Discovers Huge Potential Caches of Metal On the Moon
6KFuturism / 9h
Using a small device called the Miniature Radio Frequency (Mini-RF) instrument attached to NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft, a team of scientists found that there may be vastly more subsurface metals beneath the Moon’s surface than previously thought. The discovery could force us to rethink the evolution of the Moon itself. The dominant theory is currently that a collision bet
Gmail finally works with the iPad’s split-view multitasking
Google Gmail Split View
100+Engadget / 9h
Gmail just made it a little easier to multitask on your iPad. You can now use the app in Split View , alongside Google Calendar or other iOS apps. That should make it easier to, for instance, check you schedule before you reply to an email or choose photos to drag into a message. The feature is available immediately to all G Suite and personal Google Accounts. To enter Split View from Gmail, you’
YouTube’s Power of the Purse
100+NYT > Technology / 9h
YouTube shows that some constructions of digital spaces can help combat online nastiness.
Hackers Are Exploiting a 5-Alarm Bug in Networking Equipment
300+Wired / 9h
For companies that haven't patched their BIG-IP products, it may already be too late.
The best educational apps to stay sharp throughout the school year
68Engadget / 9h
Soon it’ll be time to put away the flip flops and take out those pencils and calculators once more as we begin another academic year. Of course, this semester is bound to look a little different than the past, with an even heavier emphasis than usual on digital tools like Google Classroom and Zoom. But you don’t just have to lean on whatever programs and books your school assigns you — there’s a
Dropping Ice Cream Onto Your Kids Is the Weirdest Fun You'll Have All Summer
100+Lifehacker / 9h
If you’ve run out of ways to make this summer exciting, we’ve got a suggestion you probably haven’t thought of yet—drop ice cream from your roof onto your kids. Or, rather, try to drop ice cream into the giant bowls your kids are holding, and hope for the best. Read more...
Ennio Morricone, Movie Composing Legend, Has Passed Away
Ennio Morricone 91
1KGizmodo / 9h
Ennio Morricone, one of the most beloved movie composers of the 20th century, has died. The legendary Italian artist, who was 91, passed after suffering complications from a recent fall. Read more...
Leaked Pixel 5 renders leave us with questions
Android Google Pixel
SlashGear / 9h
The Pixel 5 has been the subject of leaks for months now, and today, we’re seeing a new set of leaked renders of the device. The renders show off the Pixel 5 from pretty much every angle, perhaps most importantly showing off the square camera array that’s expected to be on the back. However, as these renders have gained attention, … Continue reading
South African’s Jupiter discovery recognised by NASA
100+Popular Mechanics / 9h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
The Next Version of Chrome Could Remove a Major Source of Battery Drain
Google Chrome Javascript
73Gizmodo / 9h
Google Chrome is often maligned as kind of a resource hog, which means it tends to suck up more energy on mobile devices like laptops. But a new experimental flag in the next version of Chrome could help reduce the browser’s battery drain and extend the life of your laptop by up to two hours. Read more...
Supreme Court strikes down 2015 law allowing robocalls by debt collectors
500+Ars Technica / 9h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olivier Le Moal) The US Supreme Court today struck down a provision in US law that let debt collectors make robocalls to cell phones, ruling that the law violates the First Amendment by favoring debt-collection speech over other speech. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 prohibits "almost all robocalls to cell phones," but Congress in 2015 amended
Morpheus speaks with the voice of James McAvoy in The Sandman audio drama
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Neil Gaiman narrates The Sandman audio drama, coming July 15 on Audible. We're just a week or so away from the official release of The Sandman , a multi-part audio drama adaptation of Nail Gaiman's seminal graphic novel series, via Audible Original. And we also have a new teaser for the drama, directed by Dirk Maggs. Maggs also directed the audio drama adaptations of Good Omens and Gaiman's novel
Brush Your Homemade Pita Chips With Honey
45Lifehacker / 10h
Getting food to go, even from your favorite restaurant, is not the same experience as eating at that restaurant. For instance, my favorite Lebanese restaurant ( Nicholas ) always sends out a giant pita for the table, which is served on its very own pedestal. Not only do I not have a pita pedestal (sad), I don’t have the… Read more...
The Norman Conquest didn’t change ordinary people’s lives very much
500+Ars Technica / 10h
(credit: By unknown seamsters, Public Domain ) When William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings, he became King of England in 1066. This changed the political landscape of Europe and the course of world history. For the English aristocracy and religious leaders, the world turned upside down as William replaced them with his handpicked Normans. But what was it like for ordinary people in Engl
Aeromexico says adios to the Embraer E170 amid plans to remove 19 jets through bankruptcy
43The Points Guy / 10h
Aeromexico is moving forward with its bankruptcy reorganization with plans to shed 19 Boeing and Embraer jets as it outlines plans to shrink due to the coronavirus pandemic. Among the jets that the Mexico City-based carrier plans to return to lessors are all nine of the Embraer E170s flown by its regional affiliate Aeromexico Connect. This would leave the subsidiary with a fleet of just larger E1
Pink Snow in the Italian Alps Is a Cute Sign of Environmental Catastrophe
3KGizmodo / 10h
I live for all things pink, and there’s something beautiful about pink glacial ice. However, the dusty pink layer atop the Presena Glacier in the Italian Alps is more sinister than it looks. Algae has dyed the snow a bizarre color. The otherworldly look could end up speeding up the melt of snow and glaciers in the… Read more...
Grab a G-Spot Vibrator Bundle for $34 at Ella Paradis
54Gizmodo / 10h
Single Ladies Vibrator Bundle | $34 | Ella Paradis | Promo code FIREWORKS Read more...
Hubble captures striking spiral galaxy with a halo of hot young stars
Earth Neowise One NASA
SlashGear / 10h
A hollowed-out galaxy, sending out lavish plumes of spiral gas clouds, has resulted in one of the most striking Hubble Space Telescope images in recent memory. Galaxy NGC 2275 is 67 million light years away from Earth, and relatively tame in terms of star activity compared to other regions of space. However it’s that very fact which makes it so … Continue reading
Evidence of Prehistoric Ochre Mine Found in Submerged Mexican Caves
100+Gizmodo / 10h
Underwater caves in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula have yielded evidence of a prehistoric ochre mine, in a discovery that could explain why the region’s earliest inhabitants ventured so deeply inside this treacherous cave system. Read more...
Rian Johnson’s Pokemon GO trailer makes original dream a reality
Rian Johnson Pokémon
SlashGear / 10h
Today the folks at Niantic released a trailer for their next major Pokemon GO event, Pokemon GO Fest 2020. This trailer was created by Niantic, The Pokemon Company International, and director Rian Johnson. This video uses a set of clever visuals to remind us of the original dream that was Pokemon GO before it started – the one in which … Continue reading
Uber plans to gobble up delivery rival Postmates in $2.6 billion deal
Uber Postmates GrubHub
100+Ars Technica / 10h
Enlarge / Bicycle couriers making deliveries to Uber Eats customers in São Paulo in April, 2019 (a year before the novel coronavirus pandemic). (credit: Joel Carillet | Getty Images ) Uber is trying again to acquire a food delivery rival after it wiped out on its last attempt earlier this year. The company said today it plans chow down on Postmates in a deal valued at $2.6 billion. The companies
AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs in leaked online listing suggest imminent launch
20TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Dutch retailer Centralpoint suggests Ryzen Pro desktop chips could arrive this week
The best keyboards of 2020: top 10 keyboards compared
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Find the best keyboard for your Mac or PC with our list of the top keyboards to buy.
Instagram Reels tested in India following TikTok’s ban
200+TechCrunch / 10h
In the wake of India’s decision to ban TikTok and dozens of other Chinese apps over privacy concerns, Instagram has expanded its TikTok rival, known as Reels, in the region. The test in India also comes only days after Facebook announced its standalone TikTok clone, Lasso, would be shutting down on July 10. In addition to India, Instagram Reels is live in Brazil, and as of recently, France and Ge
Facebook Temporarily Stops Hong Kong Data Requests
Facebook Hong Kong
1KNYT > Technology / 10h
The social network said it would review the city’s punitive new national security law, a rare public questioning of Chinese policy by a large American tech company.
The 5 Most Relatable Nerds on Television
89Gizmodo / 10h
From Saved by the Bell to The Big Bang Theory , nerds have tended to be low-hanging fruit for cheap laughs on scripted TV. But not all TV nerds are alike—some bring depth and humanity to what has often been a two-dimensional trope. Today we’re taking a look at those who have a bit more to offer than stereotypes. Here… Read more...
Best PC games 2020: the must-play titles you don’t want to miss
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
These are the best PC games you can play in 2020.
I Can’t Even With This Singapore Airlines Complaint
200+One Mile at a Time / 10h
What are reasonable expectations to have when flying during the coronavirus pandemic? A reader points me to a complaint posted on Singapore Airlines’ Facebook page, expressing frustration over a flight he describes as “daylight robbery.” It does raise the question of what expectations customers should reasonably have when traveling during the coronavirus pandemic. What happened on this Singapore
The best budget smart TVs and streaming devices for students
91Engadget / 10h
Heading back to school this year may be unlike any previous year, but whether you’re at home or in a formal classroom, you’ll need a way to relax. Here are some devices that can bring the theater experience to rooms of any size, while leaving a few bucks left over for you to spend elsewhere. TCL 43-inch 43S525 Will Lipman Photography / TCL TCL’s 5-series 4K TVs will give you a high-res screen wit
Sequoia announces $1.35 billion venture and growth funds for India and Southeast Asia
200+TechCrunch / 10h
Sequoia Capital India on Monday announced it has secured $1.35 billion from LPs for two new funds as the storied venture firm looks to ramp up its investments in the world’s second-largest internet market and Southeast Asia. The two new funds — a $525 million venture fund and a $825 million growth fund — will help the VC firm, which operates in India and Southeast Asia through one arm, more compr
Can You Still Go to the Doctor During a Pandemic?
51Lifehacker / 10h
You may be nervous to enter a doctor’s office right now. If you aren’t even supposed to be in a restaurant or classroom, how can you go to an enclosed space with other sick people ? Read more...
Uber failed to buy Grubhub, but officially snagged Postmates for $2.65 billion
Uber Postmates Mercedes
100+Mashable / 10h
It's official: Uber Eats is joining forces with another restaurant food delivery app . In a deal announced Monday , Uber agreed to acquire Postmates for $2.65 billion. The acquisition was rumored last week after Uber's failed bid to buy delivery competitor Grubhub in June. Postmates is less popular than Uber Eats, with only about 8 percent of the U.S. delivery market. Combined, Postmates and Uber
Why being booked on a group tour can help — and hurt — during a crisis
The Points Guy / 10h
In the days and weeks following the initial travel shutdowns and border lockdowns spurred by the novel coronavirus , many travelers found themselves in the same situation: Nervous and confused with future trips, and money, on the line. Unlike those with reservations for individual hotel stays or flights, who could easily call the airline or hotel and request a refund , travelers who had bought in
Passenger Accidentally Gets $19.7 Million Refund When Cancelling Airline Ticket
100+View from the Wing / 10h
Australian Jessican Tam reports that when she cancelled a Qatar Airways roundtrip business class ticket from Jakarta to London, and they accidentally refunded AU$28,179,789.36 – or about $19.7 million at today’s exchange rates. She’s even shared a screen shot of her bank balance. Continue reading ...
Sony’s Wearable Air Conditioner Is Finally Available to Help Make the Summer Less Sweltering
Sony PlayStation Razer
7KGizmodo / 10h
First revealed last Summer with an intended release to coincide with the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Sony’s wearable personal air conditioner is finally available for sale to help you battle the summer heat when you occasionally step outside to brave the sun’s rage and the ongoing pandemic. Read more...
daughterofchaos: Nationale Tentoonstelling van Vrouwenarbeid...
Music, Arts & Literature / 10h
daughterofchaos : Nationale Tentoonstelling van Vrouwenarbeid ’s-Gravenhage. 1898 Juli-September Poster designed by Suze Fokker, ca. 1898
Why investors are cheering the Uber-Postmates deal
Uber Postmates GrubHub
200+TechCrunch / 10h
This morning as the markets rally, shares of Lyft are up 3% while Uber shares are up 6%. Why is Uber so far ahead of Lyft, its domestic ride-hailing rival that is suffering from the same economic impacts? It appears that investors are heartened that Uber has closed its Postmates acquisition after both firms danced around each other for some time, leading to all sorts of leaks that wound up being
How your web hosting impacts security
400+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
DreamHost's Glen Jackson explains how shared hosting could be putting your site at risk.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 name leaked with next-gen specs
Samsung Galaxy Fold
SlashGear / 11h
The next major Samsung smartphone had a bit of a name leak today to match with a list of specifications leaked over the past few weeks. This device will be the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It’ll fold like a book, where the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip flipped open like a traditional flip phone. Now there’ll be two devices … Continue reading
‘Hamilton’ gives Disney+ a holiday weekend bump in US, with app downloads up 74%
200+TechCrunch / 11h
The much-anticipated addition of “Hamilton” seems to have paid off for Disney+. According to new data from app store analytics firm Apptopia , Disney’s streaming service saw a big jump in downloads over the July 4 holiday weekend in the U.S., following the worldwide debut of “Hamilton” on Friday, July 3rd. Between Friday and Sunday, that translated to over half a million new global downloads (752
Ubisoft Employees Have 'Grave Concerns' Over Toronto Studio's Misconduct Allegations
500+Gizmodo / 11h
There’s a story some people tell at Ubisoft Toronto, the studio currently finishing one of this fall’s bigger planned releases, Watch Dogs: Legion. It goes something like this: Maxime Béland, one of its co-founders and, until last week , a 20-year veteran of Ubisoft, allegedly choked a female employee at a work party.… Read more...
Play Super Smash Bros. The Only Way That Matters With a $15 GameCube-Style Controller
32Lifehacker / 11h
GameCube-Style Wired Switch Controller (Mario Red) | $15 | Amazon Read more...
Save up to £180 on the Huawei P40 Lite, Xiamoi Mi 10 and more with Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
A host of excellent SIM-free mobile phones are available with Amazon's Summer sale right now.
Where Are You Getting Quarters During the 'Coin Shortage'?
300+Lifehacker / 11h
Did you know there is a coin shortage in the U.S.? You probably haven’t noticed, unless you need them to do laundry. Read more...
TSA screenings spiked over July 4 weekend, but it’s still a long road to recovery
The Points Guy / 11h
July 4 weekend saw a new travel record for 2020 in the U.S. Over the course of the holiday weekend, Transportation Security Administration screenings rose above 700,000 for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak took root in the states. But even the new high numbers are a harsh reminder of how little people are traveling this summer compared to the pre-pandemic normal. Sign up for the free da
How to Change App, File, and Folder Icons on a Mac
32How-To Geek / 11h
The default Mac desktop gets boring after a while. If you want to keep things interesting, try changing the icons of your favorite apps, files, and folders. Here are the two most popular methods for changing icons on Mac. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
GeForce Now Will Lose Seven More Games This Month
How-To Geek / 11h
When NVIDIA’s GeForce Now left beta, we called it rough but the best streaming option at the time. Unfortunately, times change, and other streaming options have come in force while GeForce has suffered setbacks. To NVIDIA’s credit, it’s still adding game—but now it’s losing eight more. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Get Started with CloudWatch for AWS Monitoring
How-To Geek / 11h
CloudWatch is AWS’s monitoring tool. It collects data about the health and usage of all of your AWS services, and allows you to display them on graphs and in custom dashboards, and set alarms when unusual spikes happen. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Scientists Say New Artificial Cartilage Could Be Used in Knees
1KFuturism / 11h
A team of scientists may have finally found a way to replace knee cartilage after injuries or the normal wear and tear of aging. Cartilage can’t be grown back , but a new material may be able to take its place. The key is a hydrogel that’s both strong and flexible enough to survive the abuse it endures while cushioning your knees, ScienceAlert reports . If the material gets approved for clinical
How to pick the best gaming subscription for you
Xbox Microsoft xCloud
61Engadget / 11h
It’s a new school year, and you’re probably headed to college with a console -- maybe two. Now, it’s too early to talk PS5 and Xbox Series X, but this also means current-gen consoles, nearing the end of their life, are cheaper and rammed with high-quality games. Each console is bolstered by monthly subscription services that offer an array of benefits for roughly the price of a quarter of a AAA g
How to Transport Makeup Without Breakage or Spillage
49Lifehacker / 11h
You’re getting off the plane and you head to the bathroom to freshen up. You open your makeup bag, reach in, and end up with a colorful hand painted in sparkling eyeshadow and some kind of goo. Is that... facial wash? It is. You didn’t pack your makeup correctly, and these are the consequences. Here’s some ways to… Read more...
Experts Confirm Outbreaks of Black Death, Brain-Eating Amoeba
2KFuturism / 11h
Local health officials have confirmed an extremely rare case of the bubonic plague, also known as the “black death,” which eviscerated populations back in the Middle Ages, in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, The New York Times reports . In equally terrifying news, Florida health officials announced a new, albeit extremely rare, case of a “brain-eating amoeba,” an organism that can cause a so
These Are Some of the Best Citizen Science Projects You Can Join With Just Your Phone or Laptop
400+Lifehacker / 11h
Maybe you’ve never noticed, because they don’t get a lot of hype but there are hundreds and hundreds of citizen science projects that you can get involved in. These projects range from tagging space observatory photos to transcribing documents that are centuries old. You don’t need any special skills or qualifications… Read more...
8BitDo is updating one of its Bluetooth gamepads for Project xCloud
Xbox Microsoft xCloud
54Engadget / 11h
Peripheral manufacturer 8BitDo is best known for making retro-inspired controllers, but for its latest act the company is doing something different. Instead of yet another Switch-focused controller , 8BitDo is releasing a new Bluetooth gamepad designed for use with Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service. The $45 SN30 Pro for Xbox adapts the same underlying design as the company's SN30
8bitdo SN30 Pro controller gets Xbox One treatment for Project xCloud
Xbox Microsoft xCloud
SlashGear / 11h
The SN30 Pro is perhaps 8bitdo’s most popular controller design, and today, the company announced that it’s getting something of an Xbox One makeover. Officially dubbed the “SN30 Pro for Xbox,” what this controller lacks in title creativity it makes up for in functionality. First and foremost, it seems that this controller is being made primarily for Project xCloud users, … Continue reading
How Are You Salvaging This Summer for Your Kids?
Earth Neowise One NASA
100+Lifehacker / 11h
I’ll say it: This summer has been a bummer so far, and it’s not looking like it’s going to get much better. As the school year wound down, and summer approached, my son would even say things like, “Well, I’m going to be on summer vacation soon, not that it matters because we won’t be able to go anywhere or do… Read more...
There's Now a Slimmer Xbox Controller For Microsoft's xCloud Game Streaming Service
Xbox Microsoft xCloud
82Gizmodo / 11h
The obvious choice for playing your favorite Xbox One games through Microsoft’s xCloud game streaming service is the Bluetooth version of the Xbox One controller, but it’s by no means a tiny gamepad. If you’re after something a little more svelte (and more affordable) 8Bitdo has created the SN30 Pro for Xbox gamepad … Read more...
Get Aukey’s 60W PD USB-C Charger for Only $17
28Gizmodo / 11h
Aukey 60W PD USB-C Charger | $17 | Amazon | Use Promo Code M9HKDONI Read more...
Xbox Games Showcase date and time revealed: What to expect
Microsoft Xbox XS July
SlashGear / 11h
The Microsoft Xbox Series X main event – or the latest main event, that is – was revealed today with a final release date and time. This Xbox Games Showcase will show major Microsoft games aplenty – including such monsters as Halo Infinite. You’ll find the event streaming from Xbox.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and, as ironically as possible, Twitch. This … Continue reading
The top 5 business-class cabins in the sky today
30The Points Guy / 11h
During the COVID-19 crisis, our team has temporarily ceased taking review trips. However, we are still publishing new flight, hotel and lounge reviews, from trips taken just before the lockdown, and articles — like this one — based on flights taken before the pandemic. Please note that if you fly during the coronavirus pandemic, you will encounter a very different experience, both on the ground a
Drone and light aircraft in 'near miss' outside Perth
100+BBC News - Technology / 11h
The drone put those on board the aircraft in danger as it flew in restricted airspace near Perth, police say.
Targeted: Southwest Airlines Credit Cards Earn 30% Bonus (Towards Already-Reduced Companion Pass Requirement Too)
View from the Wing / 11h
Southwest is offering a 30% bonus on points that post to your account between August 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020 under the 'credit card' category. You'll earn this bonus if you have at least 6000 credit card points post during the promotion period, and you can earn up to 25,000 bonus points. These points count towards a Companion Pass , which itself has reduced requirements to earn this year alr
Sore Over Losing Grubhub, Uber Scoops Up Postmates for $2.7 Billion
Uber Postmates GrubHub
97Gizmodo / 11h
Well, it’s official now—Uber is expanding its presence in the food delivery game. After several rumors last week, Uber announced today that it bought food-delivery app Postmates for $2.65 billion in an all-stock transaction. Read more...
Cricket Wireless and Mint Mobile among MVNOs set to have a difficult few months
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Despite early successes during lockdown, the economic consequences of coronavirus are catching up with MVNOs.
Grab the SteelSeries Arctis 5 gaming headset on sale now at Amazon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The SteelSeries Arctis 5 gaming headset is now available for just £79.99 in the Amazon Summer Sale.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 5 start date, map changes, modes and battle pass
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Season 5 is rumored to be bringing big map changes to Warzone, new modes and operators.
Here's when Microsoft's Xbox Series X games showcase is actually happening
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Fans can expect some real in-depth Xbox Series X gameplay on July 23 – as a follow up to the somewhat underwhelming announcement showcase that happened in May.
US tech giants halt reviews of Hong Kong demands for user data
Facebook Hong Kong
400+TechCrunch / 12h
Facebook and Twitter have confirmed they have suspended processing demands for user data from Hong Kong authorities following the introduction of a new Beijing-imposed national security law. A spokesperson for Facebook told TechCrunch it will “pause” the processing of data demands until it can better understand the new national security law, “including formal human rights due diligence and consul
Microsoft's first-party Xbox Games Showcase streams July 23rd
Microsoft Xbox XS July
100+Engadget / 12h
Microsoft is getting ready to show off more Xbox Series X titles. It’ll hold an Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Game Fest on July 23rd at noon Eastern Time. You can watch it on the Xbox website, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. After Microsoft killed off its own streaming platform, Mixer , you can catch the showcase on its old nemesis, Twitch, too. 🎮 Xbox Games Showcase 📅 July 23rd ⏰ 9am PT
Nintendo condemns alleged abuse in Smash Bros community
200+BBC News - Technology / 12h
The Super Smash Bros maker condemns 'absolutely impermissible' behaviour in its competitive scene.
How to Enable WhatsApp's New Dark Mode on the Web and Desktop
100+Lifehacker / 12h
Had I an option, I’d invert the colors in everything I do; dark mode is just so much easier on the eyes. And while WhatsApp users have been able to play around with dark mode on their apps for some time, only now are you getting the same option on WhatsApp’s web-based interface and desktop app . Read more...
Why I’m intentionally using the “wrong” card for large purchases this year
The Points Guy / 12h
When you’re signing up for your first couple of credit cards, it can be tempting to focus only on cards that offer big, outsized bonus categories for things like dining and travel. While it’s not as glamorous, it’s important not to overlook everyday, nonbonus spending. I nterested in more credit card news and advice from The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter . For most people, a majori
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Launching Flights Next Week (Odd Time To Start An Airline, Eh?)
400+One Mile at a Time / 12h
Personally if I were to launch a new airline I probably wouldn’t do so during the coronavirus pandemic, but that’s just me… Abu Dhabi getting two new low cost carriers Etihad Airways has been struggling financially since long before coronavirus, and in 2017 the airline began a five year transformation plan . Before the current pandemic, Etihad hoped to be profitable by 2023(!!!), and in the meant
Here’s Why Tesla Is Selling Naughty Short-Shorts
200+Futurism / 12h
Short Shorts Elon Musk-led electric carmaker Tesla has officially started selling “limited edition” red satin short shorts. “Celebrate summer with Tesla Short Shorts,” reads a product listing . “Run like the wind or entertain like Liberace with our red satin and gold trim design.” At face value, the skimpy shorts that have little to do with electric cars. But context and a close-read of the short
Build your own eCommerce empire with the help of this $40 training
44Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Learn how to effectively manage an online store and enter the Amazon marketplace with the Ultimate Amazon FBA and Dropship Master Class bundle for $39.99, a 96% savings as of July 6. People are online now more than ever, which also means we're shopping more online. From toiletries to food to masks to workout gear, most of us are clicking and adding our wants and needs to our digital carts
How to Turn Off Real-Time Protection in Microsoft Defender on Windows 10
78How-To Geek / 12h
By default, Windows 10’s built-in antivirus program called Microsoft Defender scans your PC for threats in real-time. Sometimes, you might want to turn it off—either temporarily or if you are using your own antivirus solution. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Automating Continuous Delivery in Containers with CodeBuild, ECR, and CodeDeploy
How-To Geek / 12h
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is the process of automating application updates, from changes in source control, to automated builds, to automated deployments to your servers. AWS provides a service for this, called CodePipeline, which can be configured to work with containers. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Facebook will 'pause' responses to data requests from Hong Kong
Facebook Hong Kong
300+Engadget / 12h
China just recently imposed a new national security law on Hong Kong, a region not subject to the country’s restrictive “Great Firewall” that censors the internet throughout the country. However, legal experts believe the new law gives police the power to order individuals and companies to remove content. But despite the law, it sounds like Facebook isn’t immediately going to comply. According to
Minted’s Mariam Naficy will join us at TechCrunch Early Stage
100+TechCrunch / 12h
At Early Stage , the first event of its kind from TechCrunch, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds in the tech world across categories like fundraising, scaling, operations and marketing. Alongside these VCs, lawyers, growth marketers, operators and recruiters, we’ll also be hearing directly from entrepreneurs who have charted their own course. One such
Four views: Is edtech changing how we learn?
200+TechCrunch / 12h
In the future, students might dismiss stories about weather-related school closures as folklore. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled us to experiment with edtech, but it’s still unclear whether attending school virtually with a laptop at the kitchen table offers the same benefits as being in a classroom. One recent study found that only 27% of schools asked teachers to monitor student attendance and
There's still time to shop Cratejoy's 4th of July sale
36Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Through July 6, Cratejoy is still running its Fourth of July sale , offering 20% off your first box when you use the code JULY4FUN . Fourth of July weekend may be over, but there are still a few sales hanging on for one last day of savings. If you like subscription boxes, you'll be excited to know that Cratejoy, an aggregator of subscriptions, is running its Fourth of July sale through Jul
Learn Microsoft Azure with this $30 training course bundle
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Lead your business towards success with the Complete Microsoft Azure eBook & Video Course bundle for $29.99, a 95% savings as of July 6. It's no secret that most industries have been impacted negatively by the pandemic, except perhaps toilet paper manufacturing and cloud computing. If anything, the cloud computing industry is benefiting from the ripple effects of the pandemic, as we spend
Windows 10 security patches are causing all sorts of problems – and people aren’t happy
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Some users are worried about whether they need the Windows 10 patches, with some fixes failing to install anyway.
Exclusive: Infinity Train's Third Season Is Bringing Anarchy to HBO Max
500+Gizmodo / 12h
Infinity Train ’s second season introduced us to The Apex, an anarchic group of young passengers who, unlike the series’ original protagonist Tulip , saw being trapped on the titular train as an opportunity rather than a curse. Where Tulip understood that the point of the train was to work through the cars while working… Read more...
Uber buys Postmates: Here’s why
Uber Postmates GrubHub
SlashGear / 12h
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen a large uptick in demand for home delivery. For weeks, restaurants in many regions of the country were limited to take out and delivery orders, and if coronavirus cases keep increasing in the US, they may be limited to those options once more. Services like Uber Eats, Postmates, and Door Dash have been in … Continue reading
The best student discounts we found for 2020
73Engadget / 12h
They say your college years are the best of your life. But they tend to leave out the part where you’re scrounging every dollar for textbooks, food and (if you’re lucky) the occasional weekend outing with friends. Money is tight when you’re a student, and that financial stress can be compounded by the reality of having to stay on top of your studies. If there’s a silver lining, it’s student disco
This lightweight Bluetooth speaker can play music for up to 30 hours
32Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Enjoy up to thirty hours of wireless sound with Resound XL's portable Bluetooth 5.0 speaker for $23.99, a 65% savings as of July 6. Summer is officially upon us, which means it’s time for some outdoor, socially-distanced fun. Whether you’re flipping burgers on the grill, relaxing by the pool, or heading to the beach, everything’s a little better with your favorite music pumping, right? And
How to Make Your Pet Happy, With Animal Behavior Expert Zazie Todd
200+Lifehacker / 12h
Have you ever wondered why your cat bites you after just three pets? Or how to get your dog to chill out and stop barking? We’re uncovering the mysteries of our four-legged friends this week with help from animal behavior expert Zazie Todd. In this episode, you’ll hear about the underlying psychology behind why our… Read more...
2021 Mercedes S-Class teases AR windshield and hybrid range boost
2021 Mercedes Designo
26SlashGear / 12h
Mercedes-Benz has teased what’s possibly the most important car interior it has developed in years, with the new S-Class’ tech promising a big upgrade over what you’ll find in dealerships today. The new luxury sedan will feature a big new touchscreen display to dominate the dashboard, while the driver will get an augmented reality head-up display. Long the flagship of … Continue reading
‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’ gameplay footage surfaces in leaked videos
Assassin Creed Valhalla
100+Engadget / 12h
Thirty minutes of leaked gameplay footage from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is circulating around the internet, despite Ubisoft’s attempts to remove the videos. The game isn’t scheduled to arrive until this holiday season , and the two trailers Ubisoft released so far don’t include gameplay footage. The leak offers a grainy glimpse of the main character Eivor traveling on horseback through villages,
Virgin Media suffers another major outage
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Virgin Media broadband hit with more downtime.
Tom Hanks: 'Absolute heartbreak' that 'Greyhound' won't debut in theaters
Hanks Greyhound Apple
500+Engadget / 12h
Tom Hanks, who wrote and stars in the upcoming film Greyhound , said it’s “an absolute heartbreak” that the film won’t debut in theaters. It’s set to debut on Apple TV+ on July 10th instead, but that won’t yield the best experience, Hanks said. “I don’t mean to make angry my Apple overlords, but there is a difference in picture and sound quality,” he told The Guardian . Hanks has been involved wi
Go Beyond the Infinite With This Awesome ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Memorabilia
20Futurism / 12h
Hypothetically speaking, finding a science fiction fan that doesn’t appreciate Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke’s 1968 film 2001: A Space Odyssey is possible. But it’s also a little bit ridiculous. The movie is one of the top tier classics of the genre and has inspired everything from Star Wars to Alien , not to mention countless science-fiction novels, short stories, and comic books. Now, fo
US Passes 750K Daily Air Travelers Over July 4 Weekend
1KOne Mile at a Time / 12h
A few months ago demand for air travel began to plummet , as we’ve seen airlines cut capacity unlike ever before. During that time I’ve been keeping an eye on passenger numbers, as it’s interesting to see how demand is evolving. The pace at which travel by air is recovering is surprising to most, as we keep hitting new pandemic records in terms of the number of travelers every week. July 4 weeken
Black Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?
2KBBC News - Technology / 12h
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?
