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Astronomers Are Uncovering the Magnetic Soul of the Universe
21KWired / 15h
Researchers are discovering that magnetic fields permeate much of the cosmos. If these fields date back to the Big Bang, they could solve a cosmological mystery.
Would you like to see a 'fluffy' galaxy? Check out Hubble's spectacular new photo.
2KMashable / 12h
The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA released a new image Thursday taken using the Hubble Space Telescope and showing a very detailed look at the unique spiral galaxy known as NGC 2775. The ESA described this galaxy as flocculent, meaning it has a woolly, feathery, or fluffy appearance, which is a very apt description considering the arms spiraling out from its center look like they're made o
Researchers Claim Coronavirus Is Airborne in Letter to the WHO, Accuse It of Failing to Convey Risk
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1KGizmodo / 3h
A group of scientists will publish an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) in the coming days with an alarming claim: The novel coronavirus is airborne , meaning that it can linger in the air long enough and in enough quantity to infect others. Read more...
Mac ThiefQuest ransomware should be a reminder that no one is safe
SlashGear / 8min
Long gone are the days when Windows is the only vulnerable operating system or at least the most reported one. Mac and Linux computers have their own share of vulnerabilities, some worse than others, but recent times have made them just as enticing to data and money thieves as Microsoft’s platform. And then there is Android and iOS which is … Continue reading
Uber to Buy Postmates for $2.65 Billion
100+NYT > Technology / 34min
The ride-hailing company’s core business has struggled in the pandemic, and it is betting on growth of its Uber Eats division.
Galaxy Note 20 might be announced one month from now
SlashGear / 41min
Despite all that’s happening around the world, one thing that seems to still be a constant is the schedule of smartphone announcements, at least from giants like Samsung and Apple. Whether they will be able to launch on time and with enough stocks are different questions entirely. For Samsung, however, the Galaxy Note 20’s announcement will be important in more … Continue reading
The cheapest server right now is powered by a video card maker you've probably never heard of
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 48min
Take advantage of Dell's special cyber savings offer with this cheap server deal.
People Have Committed More Than $300,000 for a NASA-Designed Perfume That Smells Like Space
44Gizmodo / 52min
There are so many things ordinary folk, aka people who are not astronauts, want to know about space. Apparently, what space smells like is one of the burning questions thousands of people ask themselves. Since it’s probable that all those people won’t be able to travel to space in the near future, they’re doing the… Read more...
OnePlus narrowly escapes another security breach
OnePlus Oppo Samsung
SlashGear / 1h
Some people take it as a badge of honor when you’ve become big or popular enough to be the target of attacks. Considering how OnePlus is slowly becoming such a target, one could assume it has definitely crossed that threshold. Unfortunately, it also means that the company has to step up its efforts in making sure that most of its … Continue reading
Best movies on Amazon Prime Video: top films to watch in Australia right now
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Need some entertainment? From award-winning classics to gory grindhouse trash, Amazon Prime's got it all.
LinkedIn and Reddit apps caught copying clipboard content without permission
Apple iOS 14 LinkedIn
SlashGear / 1h
Smartphones have put a lot of power into our hands, literally, but they have also exposed potential security and privacy violations in things we’ve been taking for granted on desktops. Things like asking permission to use certain hardware and software capabilities were almost an alien concept on desktop operating systems until Android and iOS showed how those can be easily … Continue reading
India may require online shops to hand over site code
100+Engadget / 2h
India’s plan to tightly regulate online shopping could give it a peek at how many internet giants work. Bloomberg says it obtained a draft e-commerce policy that would mandate access to sites’ source codes and algorithms. This would help prevent “digitally induced biases,” according to the draft. It would also help determine if companies have “explainable” AI. In other words, sites would have to
Google Chrome will soon eat up less of your laptop battery
SlashGear / 2h
Chrome is probably the most used web browser on all platforms but it’s not exactly because it is the perfect browser. Although it has considerably improved over the years especially in memory management, it’s still notorious for being a huge drain on battery life, something that the pre-Chromium Microsft Edge tried to capitalize on. That may soon be a thing … Continue reading
Firefox on Android removes Preview version in favor of Nightly
SlashGear / 3h
Despite being next to Google Chrome in terms of popularity, the recent months may not have been so kind to Firefox and owner Mozilla in terms of profitability and adoption. The non-profit organization continues to look for additional sources of revenue, sometimes eliciting backlash from its community, while Firefox’s Android app is still in the middle of being rewritten from … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Day 2020 in Australia: possible October date and the deals to expect
500+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
There's a possibility this year's Prime Day is months away, but here's everything you can expect from Amazon's 2020 sale.
Iberia Visa Signature Card Review (2020)
25One Mile at a Time / 4h
In this post I wanted to review the Iberia Visa Signature ® Card , which is one of Chase ‘s less known travel rewards credit cards. I realized that I’ve never formally reviewed this card before, so that seems long overdue. This card has only been in the US market for a couple of years. Since it’s a card that many people haven’t had before, I do think it should at least be on your radar, assuming
Meet the socially distant robot scientist
300+BBC News - Technology / 4h
While the research labs have been locked down, one robotic scientist has continued experimenting 24/7.
The gaming boss who gets addicted to the games
200+BBC News - Technology / 4h
Andrew Day, the CEO of games developer Keywords Studios, tries not to play the titles himself.
Nintendo Needs to Bring These Apps to Animal Crossing's Nook Phone Right Now
57Gizmodo / 4h
Animal Crossing: New Horizons may have outsold every other entry in the series and become the quarantine game du jour, but there’s always room for improvement. Because let’s face it, for every good design decision Nintendo makes, there are just as many questionable ones. Read more...
Netflix's Into the Night Outruns the Sun Long Enough to Get a Second Season
200+Gizmodo / 4h
Netflix’s Into the Night is a point of personal fascination for me, for the sole and entire reason that is absolutely bizarre. A thriller about literally outrunning the sun, it is a weird melange of influences and concepts, including being inspired by a novel (Jacek Dukaj’s The Old Axolotl ) that it does not resemble… Read more...
Chrome update may extend your laptop's battery life by up to 2 hours
300+Engadget / 5h
Chrome still has a reputation as a battery hog , particularly if you tend to open many tabs, but Google appears poised to fix that. TheWindowsClub understands that an experimental feature in Chrome 86 will reduce energy use by shutting down unnecessary JavaScript timers and trackers when a tab is in the background, such as those that check your scrolling position. The savings could be significant
The 15 absolute best original series on Netflix
44Mashable / 5h
2020 has been a particularly long "year," but our streaming subscriptions flourish more than ever. It's entirely likely that you or someone you know has recently uttered the phrase "I've watched everything in my queue," or "I've seen everything on Netflix." No, sweetie, you haven't. Whether you've burned through your queue or your recommendations, Netflix still contains untold treasures should yo
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 release date, price, leaks and everything we know
100+TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 should be here soon – here's all we've heard about it, plus what we want to see in the tablet.
Save up to 30% on lodging at 4 popular national parks
The Points Guy / 7h
As some travelers look to hit the road on socially distanced vacations , outdoor destinations and road trips seem to be popular. In particular, national park vacations may look especially appealing to some travelers. Although the lodges at most national parks usually need to be booked well in advance, there is availability this year as national parks reopen . Xanterra — which manages lodges in so
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection is Already $40 on PS4 and Switch, So Add it To Your Kart
29Gizmodo / 7h
Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection (PS4) | $40 | Amazon Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Kollection (Switch) | $40 | Amazon Read more...
American Express clawing back points from grocery store bonus on Hilton, Marriott and Delta cards
41The Points Guy / 8h
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made it impossible for many people to use the travel-related benefits on their credit cards this year. Issuers have quickly responded to this unprecedented change in consumer behavior by adding limited-time statement credits and bonus categories in the areas where people are currently spending the most, including at grocery stores . American Express issues a d
The Station: The startups edition
200+TechCrunch / 8h
The Station is a weekly newsletter dedicated to all things transportation. Sign up here — just click The Station — to receive it every Saturday in your inbox . Hello and welcome back to The Station, a newsletter dedicated to all the present and future ways people and packages move from Point A to Point B. I’m your host Kirsten Korosec, senior transportation reporter at TechCrunch. For all the U.S
Original Content podcast: ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’ is a goofy delight
200+TechCrunch / 8h
The new Netflix comedy “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” should win anyone over, even if you’re not a huge Will Ferrell fan and have no idea what Eurovision is. The film stars Ferrell and Rachel McAdams as the titular Icelandic musical duo, who are pursuing a lifelong dream of winning at the enormous international musical competition. The film features cameo appearances from past
Understanding the differences between economy and premium economy
The Points Guy / 8h
Premium economy aims to bridge the gap between economy class and business class , and it can be an affordable way to ensure you have a more comfortable journey. If you’ve never flow premium economy before and are wondering what the differences will be and if it’s worth the extra cash and/or points or miles, here are the differences between British Airways (called World Traveller Plus or WTP) and
Tencent's new blockbuster US game studio is led by a 'GTA' veteran
100+Engadget / 8h
Tencent is determined to have more of an impact on gaming outside of China, and not just by pouring money into existing studios . Reuters reports that Tencent Holdings has created a new California studio, LightSpeed LA, that will develop and publish “AAA” (read: blockbuster) titles. The team will be led by former Rockstar Games studio manager Steve Martin and will have alumni from both Rockstar a
This Star Wars Concept Art Shows Off the Complex Stylings of Enfys Nest's Gang
Gizmodo / 8h
When it comes to character designs, Star Wars gets criminals right. Read more...
'The Hobbit' is getting a new audiobook edition read by Andy Serkis
200+Mashable / 8h
As if we needed an excuse to dive back into J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit , a new audiobook version of the prelude to The Lord of the Rings read by Andy Serkis is coming out in September . To tease the release of this version of The Hobbit , publisher HarperCollins released a snippet of Serkis's narration at the very beginning of the book. It's just about two minutes of the book's total 7-hour-and-
Once Glorious American Airlines MD80, Rotting In The Desert
48View from the Wing / 9h
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading ...
Sony's Still Not Sure a Silver and Black Movie Can Work Without Spider-Man
100+Gizmodo / 9h
For a while, Sony’s been struggling to make a Silver and Black movie —that is, a movie starring the dynamic duo of Black Cat and Silver Sable, both supporting Spider-Man characters. According to Gina Prince-Bythewood, who was at one point attached to that film, the company is still struggling. Read more...
I flew over 100,000 miles last year and still didn’t earn elite status with an airline
The Points Guy / 9h
If you spend enough hours in the air each year, odds are you’ll eventually qualify for elite status with your primary airline. The perks go up the more miles you fly (and with many airlines now, the more money you spend ), but they generally include some form of free seat selection/complimentary upgrades, bonus points, priority boarding, free checked bags and maybe even airport lounge access . I
Protests surged nationwide on July 4 in a collective call for a better America
200+Mashable / 9h
Independence Day in the United States saw thousands and thousands of protesters eschewing the typical traditions of relaxed grilling and celebration to instead continue the fight against racism and violence against Black people with inspiring marches, speeches, and demonstrations all across the nation. With the coronavirus pandemic still holding the country in its grasp and many people forgoing l
From Connemara to the Giant’s Causeway: 9 of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland
57The Points Guy / 10h
Editor’s note: The team at The Points Guy loves to travel, but now is not the time for unnecessary trips. We are publishing travel deal s and destination content because we should all use this time to think about and plan our next adventures. The coast of Ireland is something spectacular to behold — rugged, treacherous, dramatic but beautiful. Irish beaches may not be for the faint of heart when
UK may cut Huawei out of 5G networks this year
Boris Johnson Huawei UK
400+Engadget / 11h
The UK was already having second thoughts about Huawei’s involvement in its 5G networks , and now it appears ready to completely change its stance. According to The Telegraph ’s sources (via The Guardian ), the government is crafting proposals that would block the use of new Huawei gear in 5G networks as soon as six months from now, and would accelerate the removal of any equipment already in pla
Rocket Lab’s Electron mission failure takes out seven satellites
Rocket Lab Electron
21SlashGear / 11h
Rocket Lab experienced a mission failure on July 4th for reasons that remain unclear, resulting in the loss of both the launch vehicle and the seven satellites carried as payload. The company aims to offer rapid launches for small payloads like CubeSats; it has already had a dozen successful missions and had several launches planned for later this year. As … Continue reading
Harper Collins Is Putting Out a New The Hobbit Audiobook With Andy Serkis
300+Gizmodo / 11h
Andy Serkis made a name for himself as a motion capture actor, and the big franchise that truly proved his talent was Lord of the Rings , where he famously played Gollum. His face, and his voice, are inseparable from Tolkien’s story for fans of Peter Jackson’s films . And for those fans, it’s exciting to know that… Read more...
Why Do HEPA Air Filters Protect Us From COVID-19 On Planes?
View from the Wing / 11h
We know that people carry the SARS-CoV-2 virus with them from one country to another, one city to another, one planes. However we haven't traced outbreaks to contact on planes anywhere in the world. One of the reasons that's usually cited for this is the use of high efficiency particulate (HEPA) air filters. What are HEPA air filters, do all planes have them, and why do they work? Continue readin
How pilots keep you safe and comfortable during inclement weather
The Points Guy / 12h
The weather plays a big part in how smooth your flight experience is. It has an effect on how bumpy it is and also how likely it is to depart and arrive on time. I already discussed how the earth’s atmosphere and the wind can impact your journey — but those aren’t the only things that can alter a flight. Thunderstorms are probably the most dramatic weather phenomena going. They can turn day into n
New Mac ransomware is even more sinister than it appears
Mac Apple Blu-ray One
2KArs Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images ) The threat of ransomware may seem ubiquitous, but there haven't been too many strains tailored specifically to infect Apple's Mac computers since the first full-fledged Mac ransomware surfaced only four years ago. So when Dinesh Devadoss, a malware researcher at the firm K7 Lab, published findings on Tuesday about a new example of Mac ransomware, that fact alone wa
What will the new Virgin Australia look like?
The Points Guy / 12h
Australia’s second-largest airline Virgin Australia has found a new buyer after entering voluntary administration in April 2020 , becoming one of the first major airline casualties of the coronavirus pandemic . Virgin Australia’s administrators Deloitte entered into a sale agreement with Boston-based global investment firm Bain Capital on June 26, 2020, to purchase the airline for an undisclosed
A beginner’s guide to visiting Acadia National Park
23The Points Guy / 12h
The striking, craggy coastline of Maine’s Acadia National Park has been an enticing destination for travelers since it first was declared a national park in the summer of 1916. On Mount Desert Island, three hours up the coast from Portland, deep cobalt waters crash in foamy waves against granite cliffs and mist-shrouded beaches. The great northern woods roll down hillsides to meet the Atlantic Oc
TwoSeven review: All-in-one group streaming that's far from perfect
One Watch Netflix US
71Mashable / 12h
TwoSeven group streaming $null View Product The Good Robust service selection • Intuitive chat features • Good playback on some services The Bad Personal and web playback is buggy • Browser feature differences • Minor video chat issues The Bottom Line TwoSeven is a versatile group streaming site that occasionally bites off more than it can chew. ⚡ Mashable Score 3.5 😎 Cool Factor 4.0 📘Ease of U
As COVID-19 spreads, researchers track an influenza virus nervously
200+Ars Technica / 12h
Enlarge (credit: Liz West / Flickr ) SARS-CoV-2 wasn't the first coronavirus that spawned fears of a pandemic; there were worries about SARS and MERS before it arrived. But influenza viruses have also been a regular source of worries, as they can often spread from agricultural animals to us. Earlier this week, a report was released that described an influenza virus with what the researchers who i
