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Best travel camera 2020: 12 vacation-friendly models for your next trip
1KTechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 18min
Looking to find the best travel camera for your next trip? We've rounded up the finest smartphone-beating options.
AOC delivers powerful response to Rep. Ted Yoho's hateful comments about her
500+Mashable / 1h
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continues to be an inspiration to and admirable advocate for women. On Thursday, the 30-year-old congresswoman spoke on the House floor to address the hateful comments that Republican Rep. Ted Yoho made to her face on Monday. Earlier this week, as The Hill reported , after Yoho and Ocasio-Cortez disagreed on "issues of crime and policing," Yoho confronted her on the steps
Official: Alaska Airlines Will Join Oneworld Alliance In 2020
1KOne Mile at a Time / 4h
In February 2020, many of us were caught off guard when it was announced that Alaska Airlines would be joining the oneworld alliance by the summer of 2021. Earlier this month we learned that Alaska’s membership in oneworld would be moved forward significantly, and today that has been made official . Alaska Airlines will join oneworld this year Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has received its offici
Let’s close the gap and finally pass a federal data privacy law
TechCrunch / 9min
Jerry C. Jones Contributor Jerry C. Jones is the EVP, Chief Ethics and Legal Officer of LiveRamp (NYSE: RAMP), where he leads the legal and data ethics teams and assists in the strategy and execution of the company’s strategic initiatives. My college economics professor, Dr. Charles Britton, often said, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” The common principle known as TINSTAFL implies that e
Capture All Your Road Encounters With a 1080p VAVA Dash Cam, Only $24
Lifehacker / 9min
VAVA 1080p Dash Cam | $24 | SideDeal Read more...
Fable is making a comeback on Xbox Series X
Fable Xbox Games P.
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11min
Microsoft ends its Xbox Series X showcase with the one thing gamers really wanted: Fable.
FightCamp Let Me Work Out My 2020 Frustrations for Way Cheaper Than a Peloton
Gizmodo / 11min
I don’t know about you, but I have no intention of setting foot in a gym for the rest of the year. That’s problematic because I need exercise to balance out all the staying inside and snacking that is comprising my locked-down, work-from-home lifestyle. I’ve been cobbling together a routine of outdoor runs and indoor… Read more...
'As Dusk Falls' is an 'interactive drama' coming to the Xbox Series X
Engadget / 11min
As part of today’s Xbox Game Studio event, Caroline Marchal from new studio Interior/Night showed up an entirely new piece of “interactive drama,” As Dusk Falls. The game will span 30 years in the American southwest and, judging from the trailer, it’ll have a pretty unusual art style that I’d describe as an animated painting. It’s hard to say exactly what the story will consist of, but Marchal wr
Report: ARM is for sale and Nvidia’s interested, Apple isn’t
Nvidia ARM SoftBank
Ars Technica / 12min
Enlarge (credit: Arm) Hey, you! Do you want to control the future of basically every mobile device on Earth, and even some laptops and desktops? Have I got a deal for you! ARM Limited is for sale, the company in charge of the ubiquitous ARM CPU architecture that powers the majority of devices that run on a battery. It will only cost a few tens of billions of dollars. Bloomberg has two reports on
New Chase Limited Time Marriott Offers Are A Great Sign For Both Cards And Travel
View from the Wing / 15min
We haven't seen a lot of new elevated offers for rewards cards lately, and it makes sense why. It's been tough to get people to pay attention to travel cards, when attention hasn't so focused on taking trips. And it probably hasn't made sense to invest more heavily in acquiring credit card customers in an economy where so many people are struggling (and may not be able to pay back what they borro
How to Know When It's Time for New Running Shoes
Lifehacker / 16min
You’re supposed to replace running shoes every 300 to 500 miles, the running shoe companies tell us. If you follow their recommendations, you’ll be throwing out shoes that may still look brand-new. How do you know if you really need a new pair? Turns out there’s a quick hack that will answer your question. Read more...
iOS 14 Beta Hints Smaller iPhones Are Back on the Menu
Gizmodo / 17min
Good news for people who hate big phones : Yesterday, Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 14, and hidden in the code of the Display Zoom feature is a hint that the iPhone 12 lineup will include a 5.4-inch iPhone. Read more...
Be the life of the socially distanced gathering with these LG speakers on sale
Mashable / 20min
TL;DR: Save up to 46% on colorful LG Xboom Go Bluetooth speakers at Amazon with this sale that expires by the end of July 23. Choose between the LG PK5 Xboom Go for $69.99 or the LG PK7W Xboom Go for $119.99 . We all have to do our part to continue social distancing. But that doesn't mean there aren't some options to enjoy responsible fun outside, whether it's camping or lounging in a pool . And
'Avowed' is a first-person RPG from the team behind 'The Outer Worlds'
Avowed Obsidian RPG
Engadget / 23min
Avowed is the next big game from Obsidian Entertainment. It’s a big-budget role-playing game set in a fantasy world called Eora. As with some of the other games Microsoft showed off today, we didn’t get to see too much of Avowed ’s gameplay, but it does look like the title will borrow from Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls franchise — good thing too because the next game in that series is years away . Avo
American Airlines, JetBlue plan ‘slot moves’ at New York JFK and LaGuardia
The Points Guy / 24min
American Airlines ‘ plan to strengthen its position in the northeast is somewhat counter intuitive: reduce uncompetitive small regional jet flying while adding new long-haul services in conjunction with its new partner JetBlue Airways . In other words, travelers should not plan on flying an American Eagle Embraer ERJ-140 between New York LaGuardia (LGA) and somewhere like Richmond, Virginia (RIC)
EE is offering one of the best broadband deals we've ever seen from the brand
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 25min
EE's broadband deals are almost never discounted but right now there is an awesome offer available.
Xbox Game Pass adds Destiny 2 and expansions
SlashGear / 26min
Today Microsoft announced that Xbox Game Pass will have access to Destiny 2 and all of its expansions in the near future. The release date for Destiny 2 on Xbox Game Pass is somewhere in the month of September, that that includes Destiny 2: Shadowkeep as well as Destiny 2: Forsaken. On November 10, Xbox Game Pass users will have … Continue reading
Ann Miura-Ko’s framework for building a startup
TechCrunch / 30min
As an early-stage investor, Floodgate’s Ann Miura-Ko looks for two breakthroughs in order to invest in a startup: The first happens in the value-seeking stage of a startup’s journey and the second occurs in its growth-seeking phase. “There are really two stages to building a company,” Miura-Ko said at the TechCrunch Early Stage virtual event earlier this week. “One is what we call value-seeking m
Xbox Series X's first big RPG is Avowed, a Skyrim-like game from Obsidian
Avowed Obsidian RPG
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 32min
Obsidian reveals Avowed, a first-person game set in the Pillars of Eternity universe.
NBA live stream 2020: how to watch scrimmage games online from anywhere today
52TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 33min
NBA action is back ahead of the 2019/20 regular season restart. Here's how to watch the NBA online and live stream all this week's scrimmage games.
Forza Motorsport confirmed for Xbox Series X in new trailer
SlashGear / 32min
Microsoft’s Xbox Series X games showcase is happening now, and right in the middle of the presentation, Microsoft confirmed that the Forza Motorsport franchise will be heading to Xbox Series X. Of course, that was kind of a given considering that Forza is one of Microsoft’s biggest first-party franchises, but it’s nice to have that confirmation nevertheless. Unfortunately, we didn’t … Continue re
Big Tech Versus Climate Change
NYT > Technology / 38min
How tech companies and all of us can help slow global warming.
Everything coming to Netflix in August 2020
Mashable / 38min
Read more... More about Netflix , Streaming Services , Entertainment , Streaming Services , and Movies Tv Shows
Halo Infinite returns to the series’ roots – and Master Chief has never looked better
Halo Infinite Xbox
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 40min
Halo Infinite gameplay has finally been revealed, and its looking promising for Xbox Series X.
After ad revenue drop, Twitter tells investors it’s eyeing subscription options
TechCrunch / 41min
After reporting Q2 earnings that showed a marked dip in ad revenue, Twitter has said its exploring alternatives — dangling the possibility of a subscription option. Earlier today the social media giant reported ad revenues of $562M, down almost a quarter (23%) on a year ago — saying that the pandemic and “civil unrest” leading many advertisers to pause campaigns had both contributed to the declin
The 'Halo Infinite' trailer highlights Master Chief's glorious armor
Halo Infinite Xbox
Mashable / 44min
The first trailer for Halo Infinite brings back the franchises iconic lean, green, alien-murder machine that is Master Chief's MJOLNIR armor — along with the promise that the only one who can don it to save humanity is you . Well, it's John-117, but for the purposes of Halo that's you. The "Become" trailer was followed with eight minutes of demo footage that revealed Halo Infinite as an "ambitiou
Two Tropical Cyclones Could Make Landfall in the US This Weekend
Gizmodo / 47min
Just when it feels like 2020 can’t 2020 any harder, things somehow get worse. The latest example of this year of no chill is the prospect of two tropical cyclones making landfall in the U.S. at once this weekend, albeit 3,700 miles apart. Read more...
Xbox Series X Will Likely Launch in November 2020
Microsoft Xbox Series
Gizmodo / 47min
During a recent earnings call, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood appeared to confirm that the Xbox Series X will launch in November 2020. Only a tad more specific than the holiday 2020 release Xbox has on its website, but we’ll take it. Read more...
Rare's 'Everwild' looks gorgeous, but we still don't know how it plays
Engadget / 47min
It’s been a while since we got our first look at Everwild, Rare’s open-world adventure that we said looks like “a lost Miyazaki film.” Today, as part of Microsoft’s Xbox Studio event, we’re getting a lot more detail about the upcoming game. As with that first trailer, we’re getting a look at a positively gorgeous world with plenty of magic and wild animals. You’ll play as a character named Eterna
Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Launching an Insurance Company
300+Futurism / 50min
420 Gecs Tesla is about to get into the auto insurance game, CEO Elon Musk announced Wednesday. On a call with investors, Musk said that Tesla is in the process of “building” what he called a “major insurance company,” Business Insider reports . By the end of the year, he hopes to have launched in a handful of U.S. states, generating premiums and rates for drivers based on data collected by their
Dip Vegetables Into Ramen Powder
Lifehacker / 52min
When you think of “dipping” foods you probably imagine dunking them into a bowl of creamy, often umami-forward dip . This is usually done to make chips even more indulgent and vegetables more exciting, but you don’t necessarily need a sour cream base to accomplish the latter. All you need is a fine, super-flavorful… Read more...
Emirates to become first airline to offer global COVID-19 insurance
The Points Guy / 52min
Emirates will now cover coronavirus-related expenses should a customer be diagnosed with the virus while traveling. The insurance , which is offered free of charge without any separate registration, will be extended to any Emirates passenger planning to fly from July 23 to Oct. 31. The coverage is valid for 31 days from the first leg of the traveler’s journey, regardless of if the journey continu
'State of Decay 3' is coming to Xbox Series X and PC
29Engadget / 53min
Microsoft unveiled State of Decay 3 at its Xbox Series X showcase on Thursday. We didn’t see much in the way of gameplay, but the trailer the company shared did offer an idea of the title’s story. In addition to human opponents and zombies, it looks like players will have to contend with animals that have been infected. Undead Labs, the studio that’s developing State of Decay 3 , is one of six co
'Halo Infinite' gameplay trailer shows off Master Chief's grappling hook
Halo Infinite Xbox
20Engadget / 53min
At long last, Microsoft has given Halo fans their first look at gameplay from the next title in the long-running franchise. It didn’t waste any time during today’s Xbox Games Showcase as it kicked off the stream with a look at the Halo Infinite campaign . It has that classic Halo aesthetic of an alien planet filled with enemies and that iconic assault rifle with which you can take them down. Mast
Halo Infinite trailer reveals campaign gameplay with mucho Master Chief
SlashGear / 54min
Today during an Xbox Series X event, Microsoft revealed a batch of gameplay Halo Infinite. This first major trailer for Halo Infinite, specifically for “Official Campaign Gameplay” shows an expanded universe, larger than any one Halo game ever released before. Here, we begin on the 28th of May, 2560, or “167 days after we lost.” Halo Infinite drops you into … Continue reading
Xbox’s July event: Halo Infinite finally has some first-party company
Halo Infinite Xbox
Ars Technica / 56min
Master Chief is back, alongside the man who saved his life. As the not-quite-E3 season of sizzle video trailers comes to a close, Microsoft unveiled its biggest show of first-party force for its upcoming Xbox Series X console on Thursday. Hype began building for this one as soon as Microsoft confirmed plans to reveal Halo Infinite campaign gameplay, but the story was just as much about which new
Microsoft showcases gameplay from ‘Halo Infinite’ and other other Xbox Series X titles
TechCrunch / 57min
Last month Sony showcased gameplay from a slew of upcoming PlayStation 5 titles, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Stray and NBA 2K21. Today it was Microsoft’s turn . The company announced 13 titles for the Xbox Series X back in May, but today it gave gamers the best look at what the next-gen console will have to offer when it arrives at the end of the year. Microsoft showcases 13 new titles f
A closer look at 'Forza Motorsport' for Xbox Series X
Microsoft Xbox Series
Engadget / 59min
If Xbox had been able to host an in-person E3 press conference this year, this would be the moment a sleek supercar drops slowly from the ceiling of the Microsoft Theater amid a shower of green confetti and party fog. It’s Forza time. Xbox today debuted the first footage of Forza Motorsport (no 8 ), which is being built specifically for the Xbox Series X by Microsoft-owned studio Turn 10. It’s st
Halo Infinite gameplay trailer, release date, Xbox Game Pass and what we know
Microsoft Xbox Series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Here's everything we know so far about Halo Infinite - the next chapter in Master Chief's story.
Bose’s latest noise-cancelling headphones are back down to their lowest price
Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a nice discount on Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 , which are down to $299 on Amazon. The deal only applies to the white "Soapstone" model, but the deal matches the lowest price we've seen for the wireless noise-cancelling headphones to date. This discount is $100 off Bose's MSRP and about $80 off the device's typical street price online. While w
SDCC 2020 Exclusives From Mondo Include Ghostbusters, Bill and Ted, and Toothless
100+Gizmodo / 1h
Anyone out there completely overwhelmed with the sheer mountain of Comic-Con 2020 exclusives available online? If so, our apologies, we’re about to make it much, much, worse. Read more...
Oneworld Plans To Introduce Alliance-Wide Upgrades
51One Mile at a Time / 1h
Earlier I wrote about how Alaska Airlines will be joining the oneworld alliance before the end of 2020, though that’s not the only exciting change coming to oneworld, at least on paper. Oneworld will introduce alliance-wide upgrades Cranky Flier spoke to executives of oneworld ahead of the Alaska Airlines announcement, and there was one particularly interesting detail. The oneworld alliance plans
FIFA 21 release date revealed as EA adds co-op to FIFA Ultimate Team
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
You knew FIFA 21 was coming, but we now know the exact date for EA Sports next entry in its soccer sim series.
Lime, Dott and Tier win Paris scooter permits, delivering Bird a loss in a key market
TechCrunch / 1h
American micromobility startups Lime along with European competitors Dott and Tier Mobility have won permits to operate shared electric scooters in Paris, following a seven-month tender process that had as many as 16 companies vying for a spot. Paris is one of a handful of cities in the world that have become key battlegrounds over market share in the shared micromobility market. The permits are
Bugatti’s latest multimillion hypercar trades top speed for fun
Ars Technica / 1h
Bugatti had planned to debut its new Chiron Pur Sport at this year's Geneva auto show, but COVID-19 scuttled that idea. Earlier in July, the car did finally make it to the Swiss city for a photo shoot, however. [credit: Bugatti ] When Ferdinand Piech resurrected Bugatti in 1998, he gave the company an engineering brief: build a car with at least 986hp (735kW), capable of 249mph (400km/h). Oh, and
Xbox Series X games list: every exclusive and cross-gen game just announced
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
We've compiled a list of all the Xbox Series X games confirmed for Microsoft's next-generation console – and those we hope to see.
‘The Falconeer’ will be an Xbox Series X launch title
Engadget / 1h
The aerial dog-fighting RPG The Falconeer will be a day-one Xbox Series X release title, Wired Productions announced today. The game debuted at XO19, and since then, it’s been called majestic , original, unique and distinctive . As part of today’s announcement, Wired released a new birds-eye view trailer. As you might guess, you’ll take on the role of falconer, riding on the back of a giant bird
iObeya raises $17M to digitize management planning processes like Agile
iObeya Visual Management
TechCrunch / 1h
As we move deeper into the pandemic, companies are looking for ways to digitize processes that previously required in-person meetings with manual approaches. Investors appear to be rewarding companies who can achieve this. iObeya , a French company that helps digitize management planning processes like lean and agile, announced a $17 million Series A today. Red River West led the round with help
Can You Clean Your Entire Oven With a Lemon?
Lifehacker / 1h
Remember the beginning of quarantine when we were all baking bread and doing big cooking projects for dinner every night? Well, now it’s summer and it is far too hot to keep your oven on for extended periods of time. Read more...
Asiana’s plan to keep A380 pilots certified: Fly 30 flights to nowhere
The Points Guy / 1h
During the coronavirus pandemic , many of the world’s largest passenger aircraft have been grounded . As airlines attempt to preserve cash, many have taken to storing — and, in some cases, retiring — their fleets of Airbus A380 and Boeing 747 aircraft. But with storing aircraft comes a major problem for airlines by the way of keeping trainee pilots certified. Asiana Airlines is one of those carri
Beware, AMD: Chinese developer unveils new 64-core CPU for 8-processor servers
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Phytium’s new 64-core processor can enable 8-way servers with 512 cores for HPC and mission-critical applications.
Lego's New Playable Grand Piano Set Is One Expensive Tchotchke
LEGO 21323 Grand Piano
Gizmodo / 1h
Lego continues its big push towards positioning its sets as the perfect way for adults to pass the time during the ongoing coronabirus pandemic. But like its other recent releases targeted at adult fans of the building toy, Lego’s new playable Grand Piano comes with a steep price tag that’s starting to make playing… Read more...
American Airlines Suspends Curbside Check-in, Except At Two Airports
View from the Wing / 1h
American Airlines has suspended curbside check-in at all of its airports worldwide, except for two: Maui and Miami. This change went into effect on Tuesday. The airline acknowledges it as a cost-saving measure. Continue reading ...
Two new Pokemon GO promo codes released for pre-Fest items
SlashGear / 1h
This week a pair of new Pokemon GO promo codes were released with clues for in-game items. These codes were released in conjunction with the upcoming Pokemon GO Fest 2020 festival and one of several puzzles that’ll appear before and during the event. The codes revealed this week don’t give us MASSIVE item collections, but they’re worth the tiny effort! … Continue reading
Best Showmax series: Must-watch shows to binge
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
From Insecure to His Dark Materials, Showmax has something to keep everyone captivated
You keep dropping your phone, so Gorilla Glass had to get better
Gorilla Glass Victus
SlashGear / 1h
It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen a new version of Gorilla Glass, but today, Corning announced just that. Corning has revealed Gorilla Glass Victus, a new type of strengthened glass for smartphones that should (hopefully) be better at preventing scratches and damage. For what it’s worth, Corning says that Victus is the strongest Gorilla Glass it’s manufactured … Continue reading
Fox Sports will pack MLB broadcasts with virtual crowds
47Engadget / 1h
Major League Baseball's shortened, 60-game season kicks off today, but teams won't be taking the field to the customary roar of the crowds. The idea of silent, empty stands isn't just odd to players -- it's weird for broadcasters too, which is why Fox Sports will be fleshing out stadiums with virtual crowds when it starts airing MLB games this weekend. "We were dead set on trying to make the broa
I Hate 'Hubby'
35Lifehacker / 1h
The internet is full of irksome words—“heckin,” “awesomesauce,” “updoot”—but the worst one by far is “hubby.” Hubby, if you’re not familiar, is short for “husband” and is primarily used in spaces where certain types of married women hang out online. On mommy forums, it pops up like measles on the skin of an… Read more...
Thursday's Best Deals: Samsung Galaxy S10e, Anker Soundcore Neo, The Wonderful 101, Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum, Nordstrom Rack Clearance Sale, and More
Lifehacker / 1h
A Samsung Galaxy S10e Gold Box , a pair of Anker Soundcore Neo true wireless earbuds , a sale on The Wonderful 101: Remastered for Nintendo Switch , a Dyson V7 cordless vacuum , and a Nordstrom Rack clearance sale lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
iPhone price cut at Apple: switch and save on the iPhone SE, iPhone 11, and iPhone XR
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Apple is offering a $100+ price cut on the iPhone when you trade in an eligible Android smartphone.
Plex “free” Live TV launched for your phone and television
Plex Free Live TV 80
SlashGear / 1h
Today the folks at Plex launched a system* where users of all sorts can watch live TV stations for free. Of course “free” isn’t entirely free when it includes advertisements, and this system most certainly includes advertisements. But Plex appears ready to roll with a surprisingly appealing proposal for the masses nonetheless. Users around the world can now watch free … Continue reading
Daybreak Health launches online mental health therapy for teens amid the pandemic’s mental health crisis
TechCrunch / 1h
Working with a team of ten trained mental health clinicians, the Y Combinator -backed startup Daybreak Health is working with Bay Area high schools to provide mental health support for teens. Alex Alvarado, Siddarth Cidambi, and Luke Mercado, the three co-founders of Daybreak Health, either worked with startups in the health care industry or consulted on the healthcare industry for a few years be
What to Do if You Still Haven’t Received Your Tax Refund
Lifehacker / 1h
As nationwide shutdowns began in March, the IRS closed many of their offices . Although employees went back before the July 15 tax deadline , there have been processing delays , especially for paper returns, due to limited staffing. Read more...
No fun for these ships: Carnival says 4 vessels won’t come back when cruising resumes
The Points Guy / 1h
Make that four Carnival Cruise Line ships that won’t be returning to service when cruising resumes. The Miami -based cruise giant on Thursday said two of its 27 vessels would leave its fleet immediately and two more are being put into long-term storage. The moves will reduce the number of ships that Carnival operates by about 15%. For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new crui
Corning says its latest Gorilla Glass can survive a two-meter drop
Gorilla Glass Victus
59Engadget / 1h
Today, Corning revealed Gorilla Glass Victus, its toughest glass yet for mobile electronics. According to Corning, Victus is twice as scratch resistant as its predecessor Gorilla Glass 6 , and it can withstand drops from two meters onto hard, rough surfaces. For comparison, most competitive glasses typically fail when they’re dropped from 0.8 meters, Corning says. Gorilla Glass is used in more th
Apple may take an obvious path to fix iPhone 12 Pro battery life
SlashGear / 1h
The demands of smartphone upgraders vary, but one request is generally consistent across the board: more battery life from their new phone. Making handsets that last longer, even under intensive loads such as computational photography and mobile gaming, is a key part of each generation of device. For the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro, though, Apple looks to be taking a … Continue reading
Fox Sports will fill empty baseball stadiums with very creepy 'virtual fans'
Fox Sports MLB Buck
Mashable / 1h
For better or worse, professional baseball is coming back and Fox Sports — again, for better or worse — has decided it needs to "fill" empty stadiums with Sims -esque virtual fans. I'm not exactly sure why we needed this. I'm pretty certain we did not need this. And yet, Fox Sports rolled it its virtual MLB fans with great fanfare. "No fans? Not on FOX Sports," the TV station's official account w
Lost Outlook’s Search Tab? Here’s How to Restore It
How-To Geek / 1h
Microsoft Outlook has a new Search box, which we quite like. The only downside is the Search tab is now hidden until you click in the Search box. Fortunately, there’s a way you can make that tab stay put permanently. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Alexa Will Soon Interact with Android and iOS Apps Using Voice Commands
How-To Geek / 1h
If you have an Android phone and an iPhone, you might use Google Assistant or Siri to interact with your device and its apps. But Amazon is working on an update for Alexa that might convince you to use its voice assistant instead. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
How to Get Started with CodeBuild, AWS's Automated Build Service
How-To Geek / 1h
CodeBuild is a managed build service, similar in function to Jenkins but focused specifically on automating building and testing. It can be used in conjunction with CodePipeline to build a fully automated CI/CD Pipeline. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Twitter Says a Dutch Politician's Direct Messages Were Compromised in Hack
How-To Geek / 1h
Last week’s hack of Twitter, in which dozens of high-profile celebrity accounts were forced to send out Bitcoin scam messages, was unprecedented. Twitter is still getting to the bottom of what happened, noting that passwords weren’t compromised…but making no such claims of other sensitive data. It looks like direct messages (DMs) were also exposed. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Facebook Is Rolling Out Live Broadcasting to Messenger Rooms
How-To Geek / 1h
Recently, Facebook unveiled Messenger Rooms, its take on Zoom-like video chat. It supports up to 50 callers, and you join through Messenger or a shared link on Facebook. Now, Facebook is rolling out the ability to live broadcast your Messenger Room, so anyone can see the call without joining. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Watch Today's Xbox Series X Games Showcase at 12 PM ET
How-To Geek / 1h
We know what the Xbox Series X looks like, we know its specs, but still don’t know what games will launch alongside the console. That’s set to change today at 12 PM ET during the Xbox Series X Games Showcase, where Microsoft will unveil its next-gen games and give us a first look at Halo Infinite. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Fox Sports is adding ‘virtual fans’ to empty baseball stadiums
TechCrunch / 1h
The Toronto Blue Jays may not have a have a home yet this season , but one things for sure: plenty of teams are going to be playing in the uncanny valley this year. The spectacle of a major league baseball team playing in front of an empty has some precedent from places like Korea, Taiwan and Japan, which got a head start on the season while MLB players and owners were hashing out the details of
Protecting your workplace from online threats
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
Best practices to prevent businesses falling victim to cybersecurity threats like phishing.
Amazon Kindle Unlimited free trials: all the offers available now
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Kindle Unlimited free trials are the perfect opportunity to try the ebook subscription service before you buy. We're rounding up all the offers available now.
Amazon Kindle Unlimited price: how much does it cost?
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The Amazon Kindle Unlimited price explained - how much does it cost?
AT&T says its 5G network is now available 'nationwide'
AT&T 5G Network 2022
29Engadget / 2h
AT&T has hit a milestone in its 5G network rollout. As of this morning, the carrier says that its network is officially available nationwide — by the FCC’s guidelines, that means it’s available to more than 200 million people in the US. Specifically, AT&T added 40 new markets today, which brings it to a total of 395 markets that cover 205 million people. That puts AT&T a bit behind T-Mobile, whic
Woz sues YouTube over “bitcoin giveaway” scam videos using his name
Wozniak YouTube Bitcoin
Ars Technica / 2h
Enlarge / A screenshot from Wozniak's lawsuit shows a typical "Bitcoin giveaway" scam video on YouTube. (credit: YouTube / Wozniak et al) Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has sued YouTube over the proliferation of "bitcoin giveaway" scam videos on the YouTube platform. The videos falsely use the names of Wozniak and other celebrities—including Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Ethereum founder Vitalik But
I Hate 'Hubby'
36Gizmodo / 2h
The internet is full of irksome words—“heckin,” “awesomesauce,” “updoot”—but the worst one by far is “hubby.” Hubby, if you’re not familiar, is short for “husband” and is primarily used in spaces where certain types of married women hang out online. On mommy forums, it pops up like measles on the skin of an… Read more...
Your Guide to NASA’s Life-Hunting Mars Rover, Perseverance
Gizmodo / 2h
NASA is set to launch its next rover to Mars on July 30, in what is certain to be an exciting new phase in humanity’s exploration of the Red Planet. Here’s what you’ll want to know about the Perseverance rover and why it’s our best bet yet for finding evidence of life on Mars. Read more...
Thursday's Best Deals: Samsung Galaxy S10e, Anker Soundcore Neo, The Wonderful 101, Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum, Nordstrom Rack Clearance Sale, and More
Gizmodo / 2h
A Samsung Galaxy S10e Gold Box , a pair of Anker Soundcore Neo true wireless earbuds , a sale on The Wonderful 101: Remastered for Nintendo Switch , a Dyson V7 cordless vacuum , and a Nordstrom Rack clearance sale lead Thursday’s best deals. Read more...
I Keep Having to Stop People From Dropping Their Pants in the Middle of the Aisles
Gizmodo / 2h
Are you a frontline worker dealing with new stresses or irresponsible management? Is working (or not working) from home starting to take a psychological toll? How are you coping with reopening? Submit a story using this Google form or send me an email with the subject line “My Covid Story” and provide … Read more...
Watch Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase with us at 11:40AM ET
Engadget / 2h
Get ready for a slew of game news from Microsoft today. The company is holding its next Xbox Games Showcase as part of the Summer Game Fest today at noon Eastern. We’re expecting to see the first campaign footage from Halo Infinite , as well as updates on more upcoming games for the Xbox Series X. And yes, Microsoft says there will be plenty of world premieres too (and don’t worry, there won’t be
Teach Your Kids about Online Safety by Building LEGO
Lifehacker / 2h
It’s a universal problem—you want to teach your kids about online safety, but they just want to build LEGO all day. Well finally, you can do both at the same time with LEGO’s newly launched “ Build and Talk ” activities. Read more...
Facebook raises its Zoom game, lets Messenger Rooms broadcast via Live
Facebook Messenger
27TechCrunch / 2h
Zoom has run away with the prize in the last few months for becoming the video calling platform of choice for people confined to their homes, whether they are making work calls or friend calls. No one really talks about “ Teamsing up ” (“ Skyping ,” perhaps?), or “ Hangoutsing ” or “ Meeting “, or indeed “ Roomsing .” But many people talk about Zooming, even when they’re not using Zoom to do it.
The cybersecurity industry needs to reinvent itself
TechCrunch / 2h
Nir Zuk Contributor Nir Zuk is the co-founder and chief technical officer of Palo Alto Networks . More posts by this contributor Taking on the perfect storm in cybersecurity Palo Alto Networks And Preserving Culture From 15 People to $15B Organizations are spending more money on cybersecurity and feeling less secure. Last year, 93% of cybersecurity professionals said they were moderately or extre
'Tenet' won't skip theaters for a VOD or streaming premiere
Engadget / 2h
Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi/spy movie Tenet has been delayed several times due to the impact of COVID-19 on movie theaters. It’s back on the shelf for now and a new release date has yet to be confirmed, but don’t expect Warner Bros. to simply throw up its hands and send the blockbuster straight to HBO Max or video on demand. That’s not going to happen, but it might for other Warner Bros. movies. “
Pokemon TCG Champion’s Path release dates, pins, and VMAX
SlashGear / 2h
A new Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield expansion was revealed today with the name “Champion’s Path!” This expansion will be released on September 25, 2020 with a unique new feature. This next release was announced to roll with “various pins featuring Gum logos as well as foil cards representing the partner Pokemon of each Gym Leader. This reflects the Pokemon … Continue reading
We can't believe how much stuff is on sale at Sur La Table
Mashable / 2h
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Parents of infants and toddlers need to shop this sale at Best Buy
Mashable / 2h
Best Buy's deals of the day section is usually worth checking out, but on July 23 it's a goldmine for new parents. Adjusting to parenthood during a pandemic is not the easiest thing in the world, but you can shop some baby essentials to help out a little. Here's everything you can score a deal on as of July 23: Nanit baby monitoring system bundle — get a free $50 Best Buy digital gift card This i
Bill & Ted Face The Music's New Trailer Brings the Best Kind of Time Travel Nonsense
300+Gizmodo / 2h
Paradoxes. Band recruitment across space and time. Extremely swole futures. You name, it, Bill and Ted (and their daughters ) are up for it . Read more...
SpaceX and NASA target September for first operational astronaut crew launch
TechCrunch / 2h
SpaceX and NASA are aiming to launch the first official operational mission of the SpaceX Crew Dragon human-rated spacecraft sometime in September, the agency revealed via a media update this week. The launch had been tracking towards an August date, but the updated timeframe indicates “late September,” allowing time for the completion of the current Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission which will see astr
‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ hits cinemas and on-demand September 1st
200+Engadget / 2h
Right now, it’s not a smart move to visit a theater, what with the whole deadly pandemic that’s easily spread in dark rooms with air conditioning. That’s why Orion is releasing Bill & Ted Face the Music both in cinemas (for the brave) and on-demand at the same time. On September 1st, the film will hit any willing theater, as well as pay-per-view. Party on (at home), dude. The hybrid approach has
For the Next 3 Days, Get 18% off These Stellar Soundcore Wireless Earbuds From Anker
Gizmodo / 2h
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Airlines Remove Face Mask Policy Loopholes
200+One Mile at a Time / 2h
Up until this point Delta has been leading major US airlines when it comes to enforcing its mask policies, though both American and Southwest have just taken their policies to the next level. Get ready for people to start threatening lawsuits… American & Southwest eliminate medical exemptions for masks Both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines have been requiring passengers to wear face cover
A Hidden Risk for Domestic Violence Victims: Family Phone Plans
Wired / 2h
Abusers can use shared accounts to stalk and harass victims, and plans aren’t always easy to escape.
Corning Claims Newest Smartphone Glass Is Stronger and Twice as Durable
Gorilla Glass Victus
47Gizmodo / 2h
Corning’s Gorilla Glass is one of the most recognized components used to help protect smartphones against the perils of everyday life. Typically, each new generation of Gorilla Glass comes with improved durability against either drops or scratches, but not both. However, for its newest formula of Gorilla Glass—Gorilla… Read more...
Wild Rumors About Even More Star Wars Disney+ Shows
62Gizmodo / 2h
Colin Farrell hypes up his role in The Batman . A tiny new glimpse of The Eternals could tease a familiar celestial face. Get a look at Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s newest team up for Amazon’s Truth Seekers . Plus, meet a new Jane personality on Doom Patrol , and Taron Egerton joins the... Tetris movie? To me, my spoilers! Read more...
Ready for home security? The Arlo Pro 2 system is on sale.
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Keep an eye on your house even when you're not home with the Arlo Pro 2 4-camera indoor/outdoor wireless 1080p security camera system for $399.99, a $50 savings as of July 23. The importance of our homes is just one of the many things we've learned in this tumultuous year. That's why it's only right to take care of it in every way we can. Besides cleaning the inside, maybe getting some hou
Blackbaud Hack: Universities lose data to ransomware attack
47BBC News - Technology / 2h
At least six UK universities and one in Canada were affected by attack on a cloud computing provider.
You can now be removed from your plane or train for not wearing a mask
The Points Guy / 2h
As states begin to reopen and travelers begin to take to the skies (and roads) again, the travel industry is starting to make changes to existing policies to avoid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus . Sign up for the free daily TPG newsletter for more travel news! Amtrak on Thursday announced that face masks or face coverings were mandatory on trains or thruway buses. Amtrak says that it c
Buy one pre-owned game, get one free at GameStop
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Facebook will let you host livestreams from Messenger Rooms
Facebook Messenger
Mashable / 2h
It seems like many of us will be hunkering down until the COVID-19 pandemic passes, so Facebook is adding more virtual hangout features to Messenger Rooms. Mark Zuckerberg's empire announced Thursday morning that the Messenger Rooms video call app would get some integration with Facebook Live. From within the Messenger Rooms app, you'll be able to hit a button and go live to Facebook, sharing wha
How to Choose Your Microphone on a Mac
How-To Geek / 3h
Whether they’re built-in to your computer or webcam (or not), you likely have multiple microphones on your Mac. If you’re unsure which one is capturing audio, it’s time to review the audio input settings. From there, you can choose which microphone you want to use. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
What Are AWS IAM Users, and How Do You Manage Them?
How-To Geek / 3h
Perhaps the worst security mistake you can make is leaving highly confidential secret access keys on a web-facing server. So, when it comes time to install and authenticate the AWS CLI on a remote EC2 instance, how do you configure it? Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
The Plan to Turn New York’s Most Notorious Jail Into a Renewable Energy Hub Is What Justice Looks Like
Gizmodo / 3h
People pace the bus stop at Queensboro Plaza on a Saturday before New York City’s covid-19 shelter-in-place order. They are waiting for the Q100 bus, which serves as the only modes of public transportation with a direct route to Rikers Island, the location of New York City’s largest jail complex. Metal containment… Read more...
Xbox Series X game showcase today: How and when to watch
SlashGear / 3h
It’s a big day for Xbox fans and, indeed, anyone who is looking forward to the next generation. Later today, Microsoft is hosting a game showcase for Xbox Series X in which it will show off a number of first-party games that are currently in development at its various Xbox Game Studios. Halo Infinite is the headliner of this event, … Continue reading
Bandai Recreated a Fictional Anime Metal For This Obscenely Expensive Gundam Model
Gizmodo / 3h
If you’re going to try to convince collectors, who’ve already dropped hundreds of dollars on various model kits, to spend another $2,000 on just a single tiny model, this is the way to do it. At just five-inches tall, this RX-78-2 Gundam justifies its obscene price tag by swapping plastic for a fictional metal alloy … Read more...
China Just Launched a Mission to Hunt for Life on Mars
300+Futurism / 3h
Tianwen-1 China has successfully launched its Tianwen-1 — roughly translated as “Heavenly Questions” — mission to Mars. The spacecraft, which is intended to hunt for life on the Red Planet, includes an orbiter, lander, and a rover. A Long March 5 rocket took off from China’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site early Thursday morning local time, kicking off the country’s first mission to the Red Plane
Polestar confirms which apps its Android-powered EV will run at launch
SlashGear / 3h
Polestar has confirmed the list of apps which will run on the Android Automotive OS-powered dashboard of the Polestar 2, when the new electric car arrives later this year. First vehicle in the world to run the new, embedded version of Android that Google developed for automakers, the Polestar 2 will rely on both software like Google Maps as well … Continue reading
Best beginner mirrorless camera 2020: 9 budget options for new photographers
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Looking to kickstart your photography hobby? We've picked out the best mirrorless cameras for beginners.
Video Shows What Got The American Airlines Cleveland Airport Manager Fired
45View from the Wing / 3h
The American Airlines General Manager for Cleveland airport has been fired and video shows why. He was caught on tape using his access credentials to bypass security and board a flight. He’s “also accused of having someone bypass security to bring him a charger for a laptop.” Continue reading ...
Understanding Hippo’s valuation in a post-Lemonade IPO world
TechCrunch / 3h
Startups that fit under the broad umbrella of insurance technology are having quite a year. In early 2020, insurtech marketplaces raised hundreds of millions of dollars , and as the year continued, more insurtech startups saw their fortunes rise . But these busy and lucrative recent quarters are perhaps best demonstrated by Lemonade’s IPO . The rental and home-insurance startup went public in ear
Arrive Outdoors, the gear rental platform for outdoor adventures, raises $4.75 million
TechCrunch / 3h
Camping has been on the rise , especially among younger people, for the past couple years. Even during a pandemic, camping represents a relatively safe way to get back on the road again. Arrive Outdoors , a startup based out of Santa Monica, is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of camping and interest in outdoor activities with its gear rental platform. The company was cofounded by
What I Learned From Four Months of Lifting Outdoors
20Lifehacker / 3h
Ever since gyms closed in March, I’ve been working out at home. And since my house doesn’t have a suitable place for many of the exercises I like to do, I’ve mainly been lifting outside. Here’s what I’ve learned. Read more...
Take $31 off This Easy to Use Multi-Surface Steam Mop
Lifehacker / 3h
Multi-Surface Steam Mop | $29 | Meh Read more...
There's No Reason Not to Use a Screen Protector
Gizmodo / 3h
I used to laugh at my neurotic friends who used screen protectors. Read more...
Google Takes Aim at Amazon. Again.
NYT > Technology / 3h
The company is unveiling another initiative to compete more effectively with Amazon’s sprawling e-commerce business.
Gorilla Glass Victus is Corning’s next leap for smartphone displays
Gorilla Glass Victus
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Corning has announced its next breakthrough for smartphone display technology, called Gorilla Glass Victus.
Amazon adds car insurance to its absurd list of services
88Engadget / 3h
Amazon is breaking into the insurance business. In India, the company is now offering auto insurance through Amazon Pay and the private firm Acko General Insurance. The insurance will cover cars and motorbikes, and Prime members will get extra benefits, including exclusive discounts. Amazon says customers will be able to purchase insurance in less than two minutes and with no paperwork. It’s offe
Gorilla Glass Victus can survive a two-meter drop and is set to arrive on a Samsung device soon
Gorilla Glass Victus
TechCrunch / 3h
You might not know Gorilla Glass by name, but odds are pretty good you own at least one device sporting Corning’s chemically strengthened glass composite. It’s been a ubiquitous feature of consumer products ranging from smartphones to wearables for more than a decade now, courtesy of excellent drop and scratch resistance. All in all, it has made its way onto north of eight billion devices over th
Meet the 4 frontrunners in the COVID-19 vaccine race
77Ars Technica / 3h
Enlarge / A volunteer receives an injection from a medical worker during the country's first human clinical trial for a potential vaccine against COVID-19 at the Baragwanath Hospital on June 28, 2020 in Soweto, South Africa. It is reported that Africa's first COVID-19 vaccine trial began on June 24 in South Africa. The vaccine, developed by Oxford University's (UK) Jenner Institute, will inoculat
Gorilla Glass Victus Will Be a Lot Harder to Scratch
Gorilla Glass Victus
86Wired / 3h
The new smartphone glass is the first significant improvement in scratch prevention from Corning's team in seven years.
A newer, stronger version of Gorilla Glass is coming and Samsung will be the first company to use it
Gorilla Glass Victus
Mashable / 3h
If you regularly drop your phone from more than six feet in the air, the new version of Gorilla Glass might benefit you. Corning, the folks who make the glass used for basically every major smartphone brand , announced a new version of their signature Gorilla Glass line on Thursday. It's called Gorilla Glass Victus and if Corning is to be believed, it can withstand drops from up to two meters (or
The Best Grilled Chicken Marinade Has Just Two Ingredients
Lifehacker / 3h
As much as I love a less-than-mainstream cut of meat , I cannot deny myself the simple pleasure of grilled chicken thighs, particularly if those thighs have been marinated in yogurt and garlic salt—a most perfect poultry marinade. Read more...
Jaguar Land Rover touchless-touchscreen cuts frustration and COVID-19 spread
SlashGear / 3h
Big touchscreens dominate the modern car dashboard, but Jaguar Land Rover has developed a version designed not to be touched. The “predictive touch” display is part road-safety experiment and part recognition of the contagious world we currently live in, with research from project partners at the University of Cambridge suggesting that it could as much as halve “touchscreen interaction effort … C
Taking on the perfect storm in cybersecurity
TechCrunch / 3h
Nir Zuk Contributor Nir Zuk is the co-founder and chief technical officer of Palo Alto Networks . More posts by this contributor Palo Alto Networks And Preserving Culture From 15 People to $15B The cybersecurity industry is at a turning point. Traditional security approaches were already struggling to deal with rising cyberattacks, a shift to cloud and explosive growth in Internet of Things ( 41
The New York Times is buying the production studio behind ‘Serial’ for $25M
TechCrunch / 3h
In a bid to further expand into the world of audio production, the paper of record has acquired the one podcast (other than your own) that your parents have definitely heard of. The New York Times Company issued a press release last night noting that has entered into an agreement to purchase Serial Productions, the podcasting house behind the wildly popular reported show of the same name. The dea
Astronomers capture the first image of a multi-planet system around a Sun-like star
Image Sun Two Star
SlashGear / 4h
Astronomers are thrilled with the latest image captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope. The image is the first-ever taken of a Sun-like star that has a pair of giant exoplanets in orbit around it. Images of systems that have multiple planets are exceedingly rare and this particular image, seen below, is the first to ever directly observed … Continue reading
How to Use Gitlab Issues for Tracking Software Development
How-To Geek / 4h
Gitlab Issues is a free tool built into Gitlab Cloud and Community Editions that makes it easier to track software development progress. It supports many of the same features as competitors like Jira, while being easier to use. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
Plex Wants to Give Everyone Live TV for Free
Plex Free Live TV 80
How-To Geek / 4h
Plex, one of the best-looking streaming options for all your legally acquired content, has been on a roll expanding its offerings. And while you’ve been able to watch local live TV for a while, that required a digital antenna and tuner. If that’s too much, we have good news for you. Plex is rolling out free Live TV, globally—no hardware required. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Hmmm: Indian Low Cost Airline SpiceJet Plans To Fly To The United States
31One Mile at a Time / 4h
This sure is an interesting revelation, though I have a lot of questions… SpiceJet plans to fly to the US SpiceJet is an Indian low cost carrier that launched in 2005, and that currently operates a fleet of over 100 planes. Up until now the airline has primarily operated short haul flights, though it sounds like the airline is thinking globally. It’s being reported that SpiceJet has today informe
Back to school sales offer big savings with this week's iPad Pro deals
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
B&H Photo has opened up its Apple back to school sale event, offering big savings on iPad Pro deals.
These Specialty CBD Shots Provide a Productive Day’s Work and a Productive Night’s Sleep
Futurism / 4h
It seems like more and more people are discovering the benefits that CBD oil can bring to the human body and mind. If you’ve been looking for a way to try it for yourself but haven’t been able to decide on the right product, these two single-serving CBD shots from B GREAT are a great place to start. The Relax Shot is designed to help you relax in order to get the rest you need, while the Focus sh
Seagate reveals how its Xbox Series X expansion card boosts storage without sacrificing SSD performance
Microsoft XS Xbox Series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Seagate is making an official expansion card for the Xbox Series X, and its website hints at how the upgrade will work.
Plex adds more than 80 free live TV channels
Plex 80 Free Live TV
200+Engadget / 4h
In its quest to enable more content access in more places, Plex has added a variety of free streaming options and even made live TV service available at no cost for several months . If you don’t want to plug in an antenna, then now it has a solution for you too: free live TV channels . Plex It would sound like a bit of a departure from the service’s original aim of streaming your media around to
Facebook will let you turn Messenger Rooms into live broadcasts
29Engadget / 4h
Facebook is adding yet another way for users to live stream. Messenger Rooms, the social network’s Zoom-esque video conferencing service, will soon support live broadcasts, Facebook announced. The feature is similar to ones offered by other services, like Google Meet , and could come in handy as more people turn to Facebook for virtual events. With the update, the room’s creator will have the opt
AI predicts a Dodgers World Series win after a COVID-shortened season
49Engadget / 4h
Major League Baseball is entering uncharted waters with the start of its COVID-abridged season today. Nobody’s really sure if the 60-game season will even be able to get through the World Series without disruption by the pandemic’s spread. However, one crowd-sourced AI system already has a pretty good guess as to who will be taking home the Commissioner’s Trophy. The folks at Unanimous AI have be
How to Make the Most of a Telehealth Doctor Visit
Lifehacker / 4h
Though telemedicine has been around for years, it has gone from being a lesser-known healthcare option to a lifeline for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you wanted to do a virtual check-in with your doctor to ask about potential COVID symptoms, or your kid somehow acquired pink eye during lockdown… Read more...
Plex is bringing free live TV to everyone
Plex Free Live TV 80
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A range of programming available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike.
Premier League club almost robbed of million-dollar transfer fee
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Hackers attempted to hijack a transaction between football clubs worth $1.27 million.
StuffThatWorks nabs $9M for crowdsourced insights on health conditions
StuffThatWorks AI $9M
26TechCrunch / 4h
Waze upended the world of navigation when it took the approach of blending basic mapping data with crowdsourced feedback on the best routes, annoying traffic and other road conditions. Now, one of the founding employees of Waze is applying a similar concept to the world of healthcare. StuffThatWorks , an Israeli startup that has built a platform for people look up various health conditions, and t
Plex launches a live TV service with over 80 free channels, most available worldwide
Plex Free Live TV 80
TechCrunch / 4h
Streaming media platform Plex announced today it’s further expanding into live TV with the addition of over 80 free live TV channels accessible by free users and subscribers alike. The company had already allowed consumers to capture and record live TV by way of a digital antenna and tuner connected to a Plex media server, but this had required investment in additional hardware and involved a mor
Tiger Global-backed SirionLabs launches SirionAE to make contract management easier for SMEs
TechCrunch / 4h
Contracts contain a lot of easy-to-miss details, especially for companies that need to deal with high volumes of paperwork. At the same time, many lack access to software that makes the process easier by digitizing contracts. SirionLabs , the contract management software startup backed by Tiger Global, wants to help with a new product called SirionAE. While SirionAE is integrated into SirionLabs’
Pandora launches interactive voice ads into beta testing
TechCrunch / 4h
Pandora is launching interactive voice ads into wider public testing, the company announced this morning. The music streaming service first introduced the new advertising format, where users verbally respond to advertiser prompts, back in December with help from a small set of early adopters, including Doritos, Ashley HomeStores, Unilever, Wendy’s, Turner Broadcasting, Comcast and Nestlé. The ads
Levitate raises $6M for its ‘keep-in-touch’ email marketing solution aimed at smaller businesses
TechCrunch / 4h
Levitate , a Raleigh-based marketing platform and customer relationship solution provider, has raised an additional $6 million for its A.I.-powered software offering small businesses and alternative to mass blast emailing. To date, the startup has raised $12 million from investors including Tippet Venture Partners, Durham, N.C.-based Bull City Venture Partners, and angel investor Peter Gassner, t
'Carrion' turns you into a bloodthirsty tentacle monster with a terrible sense of direction
Mashable / 4h
It was around three hours into Carrion , as my oozing, formless tentacle monster munched on a hapless scientist's lower half, when I stopped, looked around, and thought: "Where the hell am I?" Carrion is an exceptionally cool idea for a video game. You play as the escaped research specimen in a heavily locked down lab. The humans who work there want you dead or contained, and you want to get out
How to Set Mozilla Firefox as the Default Browser on Windows 10
How-To Geek / 4h
If you recently bought a new PC or just want to switch to Firefox from another browser, like Microsoft Edge or Chrome, you can easily set it as the default. Follow the steps below to set Mozilla Firefox as your default browser on Windows 10. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 is automotive art by a GT legend
SlashGear / 4h
There are no half-measures when it comes to successfully bringing an icon back from the dead, and that’s something the Aston Martin Callum Vanquish 25 project seems to have taken to heart. Setting itself the challenge of rebooting the beloved V12 Vanquish into a bespoke, limited run series of massaged and modified cars, what seemed like a far-fetch challenge back … Continue reading
Surface Duo passes by the FCC hinting at imminent launch
Microsoft Surface FCC
SlashGear / 4h
That Microsoft will launch the Surface Duo this year is, at least as far as we know, still on the table. Given recent rumors, however, the question has become more of a “when” than an “if”. Initially believed to be launching this month, there have been a few disappointing words that the dual-screen foldable would be delayed, which only increases … Continue reading
Taylor Swift announces new album will drop tonight. This is not a drill.
Taylor Swift Folklore
200+Mashable / 4h
How's this for an enchanting surprise? Quite unexpectedly Taylor Swift announced Thursday morning that her eighth studio album, folklore , will drop tonight at midnight. It's "an entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into," she explains. Surprise 🤗 Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of s
StarCraft II celebrates 10th anniversary with some much-requested features for the RTS
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
Blizzard has made various improvements – and some major ones – based on player feedback.
The Galaxy S10e is cheaper than ever on Amazon today
OnePlus Nord 8 Snapdragon
20Engadget / 4h
If you’ve been looking at Samsung’s Galaxy S10e but weren’t into paying even the new, lower $600 price , Amazon has an interesting proposal. For today only, it’s selling the Galaxy S10e at $500, or $100 off Samsung’s current unlocked price. Buy Samsung’s Galaxy S10e on Amazon - $500 The S10e is an older smartphone that doesn’t have 5G capability like OnePlus’s latest Nord. However, it also has fe
Xbox Series X games showcase: all the game announcements as they happened
Halo Infinite Xbox
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Missed the Xbox Games Showcase? Here's the Xbox Series X games event as it happened.
Alliance Upgrades Will Be New oneworld Benefit As Alaska Airlines Becomes Next Member
View from the Wing / 4h
Alaska Airlines has formally signed its agreement to join oneworld, and expects to become an alliance member by end of year. While they’ve been talking about joining for two years the plan to do so was only announced in February meaning they’ll be delivering on the promise in under a year rather than the standard expection of 18 months. Net net joining oneworld should be good for Alaska, it remai
How (and Why) to Make Your Home Office Disappear When Work's Over
How-To Geek / 4h
If you don’t have the luxury of a separate room you can use as your home office, you can’t just close a door and walk away at the end of the workday. However, you can (and should) replicate that feeling, no matter where your home office is located. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
Which Type of Networking Should You Use for Your Virtual Machine?
How-To Geek / 4h
When creating a virtual machine (VM), you have a lot of options regarding networking. You can set up your VM to act as just another computer on your network, secure it behind an internal router and firewall, or even simulate a fully custom real world network. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›
I Switched from LastPass to 1Password (and You Should, Too)
How-To Geek / 4h
I’ve been using LastPass as my primary password manager for many years—if I had to guess, I’d say it has to be close to 10 years now. And over those years, it has let me down, disappointed me, and frustrated me on multiple occasions. A few weeks ago, I finally made the switch to 1Password. I should’ve done it ages ago. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Xbox Series X release month seemingly confirmed by Microsoft CFO
Microsoft Xbox Series
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 4h
The Xbox Series X release month might have been confirmed by a Microsoft executive.
Mitsubishi gears up with a new line of vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander 2021
SlashGear / 4h
Mitsubishi has been on a significant decline in vehicle sales over the last several years. Many enthusiasts were done with the brand when it discontinued the Evo several years back. Now the company focuses on cheap cars and SUVs. Mitsubishi has announced that it plans a considerable new vehicle investment for North America in 2021. Its plan will see several … Continue reading
Best Sony lenses 2020: 16 top lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras
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If you've got a Sony mirrorless camera, these are the lenses you need to know about.
The Samsung Galaxy S10e Is a Whole Lot of Smartphone for $500, Today Only
Gizmodo / 4h
Samsung Galaxy S10e (Unlocked) | $500 | Amazon Gold Box Read more...
Typewise taps $1M to build an offline next word prediction engine
Typewise TechCrunch
TechCrunch / 5h
Swiss keyboard startup Typewise has bagged a $1 million seed round to build out a typo-busting, ‘privacy-safe’ next word prediction engine designed to run entirely offline. No cloud connectivity, no data mining risk is the basic idea. They also intend the tech to work on text inputs made on any device, be it a smartphone or desktop, a wearable, VR — or something weirder that Elon Musk might want
Emirates Offering Free Coronavirus Travel Insurance
100+One Mile at a Time / 5h
While we’ve seen airlines around the world offer flexible travel coverage in light of coronavirus, Emirates is taking it to the next level, and is offering coronavirus related medical coverage . Emirates’ COVID-19 medical insurance Emirates is the world’s first airline to provide free global coverage for your COVID-19 health expenses and quarantine costs. How does this work? If you book a flight
Leica M10-R Digital Rangefinder Review: Dreamy but Decadent
Wired / 5h
The latest entry in the company’s legendary M-series is a luxurious camera for a different world.
Southwest Airlines Won’t Allow Anyone To Fly Whose Disability Prevents Wearing A Mask
27View from the Wing / 5h
According to an internal memo the airline is onto the tricks customers are using to pretend to comply with the mask requirement and they've got procedures for that. Two year olds will now have to wear masks. And perhaps most significantly, there's no longer a medical or disability exception to the mask requirement - anyone who cannot wear a mask (or remove their mask themselves) is simply not per
2021 Hyundai Kona Night Edition is ready to pounce
SlashGear / 5h
It seems every carmaker is riding the blacked-out bandwagon. The latest member is Hyundai with its 2021 Kona Night Edition. We’re all familiar with the Hyundai Kona and its bevy of standard colors including Lime Twist, Sunset Orange, and Surf Blue. Also, you can have a black Hyundai Kona, but the Night Edition includes a plethora of monotone styling cues … Continue reading
How to Stop Safari From Launching Apps on iPhone and iPad
How-To Geek / 5h
Safari for iPhone and iPad will automatically open many web links in apps. For example, if you tap a LinkedIn, Reddit, or YouTube link on a web page, you’ll be taken to the associated app. Here’s how to stay in Safari. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
How to use these 7 credit cards to maximize your domestic U.S. getaway
The Points Guy / 5h
As the months wear on, travel continues to look very different — with no end in sight. Many borders are closed to U.S. residents , and international trips are limited. However, if you’re comfortable with the idea of going someplace that’s not the grocery store , you’re likely doing it a bit closer to home. Domestic travel is the new normal for the foreseeable future — and you want to be using the
Apple co-founder sues YouTube over Bitcoin scam
Wozniak YouTube Bitcoin
BBC News - Technology / 5h
Steve Wozniak says the reliance on algorithms to stop such scams is not working.
China’s first Mars rover is en route to the Red Planet after successful launch of Tianwen-1
China Mars Tianwen-1
TechCrunch / 5h
China successfully launched a combination Mars orbiter and rover early this morning, using a Long March 5 rocket that took off from Wenchang Satellite Launch Center on Hainan Island at 12:41 AM EDT. The Tianwen-1 payload it carries represents China’s first full-scale Mars exploration mission, after a prior partial attempt with a orbital Mars satellite called Yinghuo-1 failed to leave Earth’s orbi
Study: Magicians’ priming techniques are effective at influencing choice
37Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / The majority of study participants who watched either a video or live performance of a magician performing a card trick chose the suit, number, or exact card they were primed to choose. (credit: Christopher Grigat/Getty Images) Pick a card, any card. It's a staple of traditional magic tricks. But if you choose the three of diamonds, chances are you may have been "primed" by the magician
Qatar Airways Seeks $5 Billion Compensation For Gulf Blockade
36One Mile at a Time / 5h
Qatar Airways is seeking $5 billion in compensation from nearby countries, following an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that has positive implications for the airline. Basics of the blockade against Qatar Airways The Qatar blockade began in June 2017. With this, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, introduced a land, sea, and air embargo on Qatar. This has had a
It’s official: Alaska Airlines is invited to be the next Oneworld alliance member
51The Points Guy / 5h
Alaska Airlines has publicly shared its plans to join Oneworld for months, but a crucial step has been missing: an official invitation to the frequent flyer alliance. Now, with that invitation in hand, the Seattle- based carrier is officially a “Oneworld member-elect” and on its way to becoming the alliance’s 14th member airline. That could happen as soon as the end of the year , if Alaska CEO Br
Twitter sees record surge in user numbers
Engadget / 5h
In March, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey struck a deal with activist investors, ensuring he kept his job if Twitter’s active user base grew by 20 percent in 2020. At the time, we reckoned that if the platform’s monetizable daily active users, or mDAU, reached 182 million, Dorsey would be sitting pretty. Today, as Twitter publishes its second-quarter figures , that number has leapt from 166 million in Ap
Twitter Q2 misses on sales of $683M, loss per share of $0.16 as Covid-19 takes its toll
Twitter 36 Dorsey One
TechCrunch / 5h
On the back of a major security breach last week that saw a bitcoin scam ripple through some of the highest profile accounts on Twitter, the company today reported Q2 earnings that point to the ongoing struggle for ad-based social platforms to weather the pandemic storm while (ironically) handling record levels of traffic and the many growing pains that come with that. Revenues came in at $683 mi
American Airlines will also ban passengers who don’t follow mask policy
The Points Guy / 5h
No mask, no service. If you plan to fly on an American Airlines jet during the pandemic, you’d better bring your mask — otherwise, you may be banned from future travel on the airline. American became the latest carrier to expand its face-covering requirement during the coronavirus pandemic . The airline will require all customers over the age of two to wear face coverings at airports and onboard,
China’s Tianwen-1 mission is on its way to Mars
China Mars Tianwen-1
57MIT Technology Review / 6h
The news: China’s Tianwen-1 mission to Mars successfully lifted off shortly before 1 p.m. local time on Thursday, July 23, Chinese media reported. The mission, which includes a lander, rover, and orbiter, is expected to arrive at the Red Planet in February 2021. China is the first nation to try to transport all three components to Mars at once. If the landing is successful, it will become the sec
Amazon reportedly in talks to buy a 9.9% stake in India’s Reliance Retail
TechCrunch / 6h
Amazon may join its global rivals Google and Facebook in backing one of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s ventures. The American e-commerce giant is in preliminary talks to acquire a 9.9% stake in Reliance Retail, local TV news channel ET Now reported Thursday afternoon, citing unnamed sources. Reliance Retail, founded in 2006, is the largest retail chain in India. It serves over 3.5 million cus
Digital design platform Ceros raises $100M
Ceros SEP $100M Strategic
TechCrunch / 6h
Ceros is taking a big step up in fundraising today, with the announcement that it has raised a $100 million investment led by Sumeru Equity Partners . Ceros provides a platform for clients like NBC, United Airlines, Snap, McKinsey, IBM, Condé Nast, JP Morgan, Red Bull and Pinterest to create what it calls “digital experiences” — basically, beautiful graphics and websites — without having to write
The Morning After: Herman Miller unveiled a $1,495 gaming chair
25Engadget / 6h
Herman Miller is known for iconic seating designs, like the Eames Chair or Aeron office furniture, so what can it do for gamers? Well, this. Herman Miller The $1,495 Embody Gaming Chair eschews the racing-inspired designs of most gamer chairs and, instead, starts with the company’s existing Embody line, which it says is “The benchmark for pressure distribution, natural alignment and support for h
Steve Wozniak sues Google for not acting on YouTube Bitcoin scams
Wozniak YouTube Bitcoin
69Engadget / 6h
Steve Wozniak has filed a lawsuit against YouTube, saying the site has repeatedly ignored his requests to take down phony bitcoin giveaways that use his name. He compared YouTube’s actions to Twitter, which quickly removed similar scams after Wozniak and other celebrities were infamously hacked last week, he said in the complaint (first noted by Bloomberg ). Wozniak filed the suit along with the
The New York Times is buying the maker of hit podcast series 'Serial'
Engadget / 6h
Serial Productions, the studio behind Serial and S-Town , is now part of The New York Times . According to The Wall Street Journal , the newspaper has agreed to purchase the podcast-maker in a deal that could be worth up to $50 million, depending on milestones and performance metrics. A report from The Times itself says the acquisition will give the studio a way to produce more shows. The team us
China successfully launches its Tianwen-1 Mars rover
China Launches Mars
100+Engadget / 6h
China has launched its Tianwen-1 lander, rover and orbiter mission and successfully reached a pre-determined transfer orbit, according to CASC , the nation’s main space contractor. The mission launched early this morning on a powerful Long March 5 rocket from the Wenchang launch site. If the mission succeeds — and there are still a lot of hurdles on the way — China could join the US as the only o
Facebook is using bots to figure out how to stop harassment
35Engadget / 6h
Facebook says its researchers are developing new technology they hope will aid in ongoing efforts to make its platform’s AI have the ability to snuff out harassment. In the Web-Enabled Simulation (WES), an army of bots programmed to mimic bad human behavior are let loose in a test environment, and Facebook engineers then figure out the best countermeasures. WES has three key aspects, Facebook res
Facebook tests new Pages that feel more like Instagram and Twitter
45Engadget / 6h
Facebook is rolling out a set of experimental features to select English-language Pages after using celebrities’ accounts for their initial testing. One of those experimental features is a brand new layout for its mobile apps that puts the focus on the Page’s name, description and Follower count. As you can see in the comparison of the old (left) and the new (right) layouts above, the new one bea
Three is ruling the SIM only deals world with cheap plans and unlimited data bargains
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Looking for your next SIM only deal? Three could well be the place to get it from with a host of great offers.
10 things to consider when entering awards
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
If you're on the fence when it comes to entering an award show, read this first.
China Launches Country's First Independent Mission to Mars, Complete With Rover
China Mars Tianwen-1
33Gizmodo / 6h
China successfully launched its first independent mission to Mars, dubbed Tianwen-1, from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province on Thursday. China’s “Long March-5” rocket is carrying an orbiter, lander, and even an uncrewed rover that will explore the surface of Mars in 2021, provided everything goes… Read more...
A Wisconsin City Experiments With a Faster, DIY Covid-19 Test
94Wired / 6h
In a former boxing gym in Racine, firefighters are trying out a spit test that’s simpler and cheaper than PCR. Could it change how we screen for the virus?
How Taiwan’s Unlikely Digital Minister Hacked the Pandemic
400+Wired / 6h
Audrey Tang says tech can build trust, tame misinformation, and strengthen democracy. Her plan might even work in the US.
Neuroscience Could Be the Key to Getting People to Wear Masks
Wired / 6h
In a study, people responded to messages that resonated with them personally—up to a certain extent. The results could help shape responses to future pandemics.
IHG Will Require Guests To Wear Face Coverings
39One Mile at a Time / 6h
Following similar announcements from both Marriott and Hyatt , IHG will become the next hotel group to require customers to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces. IHG will require guests to wear masks As of July 27, 2020, IHG will require guests at all US and Canadian properties to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces . This is generally defined as including hotel lobbies, meetin
Redmi K30 Pro Zoom makes it to DxOMark’s top 10
Xiaomi Pro Zoom 10
SlashGear / 6h
Xiaomi is already notorious for its affordable phones but it apparently went even lower with its Redmi sub-brand. Every “wallet-friendly” brand, however, eventually grows up and graduates into the big leagues and Redmi is no different. The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom launched earlier this year is Xiaomi’s boldest attempt to mix high-end specs with a relatively lower price. That gamble … Continue reading
All Major Hotel Chains Will Require Guests In U.S. And Canada To Wear Masks (Hilton Will Pull Up The Rear)
View from the Wing / 6h
IHG hotels has announced a face mask policy for guests in the U.S. and Canada. This follows similar moves by Marriott and Hyatt. Hilton says they're going to get their act together and follow suit, while Hyatt says if you don't have a mask they'll give you one. But what will enforcement look like? Continue reading ...
Huawei FreeBuds 3i earbuds launched in India
Huawei FreeBuds 3I
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
These are a slightly toned down version of the FreeBuds 3
Nvidia could take on Intel and AMD with ARM purchase, new rumor claims
Nvidia ARM SoftBank
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
An Nvidia buyout would be a massive move which could seriously worry both Intel and AMD.
HPE lab lets operators test 'Open 5G' kit
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Operators will soon be able to adopt multi-vendor strategy for 5G.
New Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 specs leak makes the tablet sound like a budget device
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 leak has made the tablet look a little less premium than we expected.
Apple offers hackers free iPhones to hunt down iOS security bugs
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Apple will loan white hat hackers modified iPhones with unique security privileges.
Razor launches sharp new line of budget electric scooters
Razor Scooters New
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
Razor is best known for its scooters for kids, but its latest models are built with grown-up riders in mind.
Microsoft Teams is making some big changes - here's how they'll affect you
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 6h
"Personal" beta version of Microsoft Teams rolling out to iOS and Android now.
Tired of Your View? Look Out a Stranger's Window Instead
How-To Geek / 6h
If you’re feeling like you need an escape, there may be a way to get one without ever leaving your couch. Window Swap lets you open a window anywhere in the world to see a fresh view right from your home. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›
5 Tips for Building Your First PC
How-To Geek / 6h
This is an amazing time to build a PC! Online tutorials are plentiful, and desktop components are so standardized, building a computer is almost foolproof. We say “almost” because, if you haven’t done your homework, you can still mess things up. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
Lexus introduces 2021 NX 300h F Sport and Black Line edition
2021 Lexus NX Black Line
SlashGear / 6h
Lexus is giving the 2021 NX 300h an added dose of style with the new F Sport trim. This is the first time that Lexus is offering the F Sport trim in its NX 300h hybrid crossover, but there’s more good news. Buyers can also specify the Black Line package for more styling points. Least to say, the Lexus NX … Continue reading
Carrion review: The best kill-‘em-all monster-movie game in years
Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / Tentacles, mouths, spikes, and glowing eye-like things: Carrion 's lead monster looks pretty beastly in promotional art, but I think it's even cooler in pixelated format. (credit: Devolver Digital ) I love the honesty of a video game where you play the villain. So many games revolve around killing everything in sight, and at some point, we should admit that turtle-slaying plumbers and m
University of York: Hackers who stole data get ransom payment
100+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The firm that manages data for the University of York confirms it was the victim of a cyber attack.
Do-It-All Streaming Service Plex Is Launching a New TV Feature—And Yes, It's Free
Plex Free Live TV 80
25Gizmodo / 7h
As part of its ambitious bid to be your go-to streaming service for virtually everything, Plex this week announced the addition of a new, free TV feature with more than 80 channels available at launch. Read more...
HBO Max's 'The Dog House' adorably matches abandoned pets with prospective owners
100+Mashable / 7h
Read more... More about Entertainment , Dogs , Streaming Services , Tv Review , and Hbo Max
NVIDIA reportedly interested in buying ARM from Softbank
Apple SoftBank Arm
SlashGear / 7h
Some might presume that AMD and even Qualcomm ARE Intel’s greatest rivals but, in truth, it might be the entire ARM world that has already silently surpassed the PC chipmaker. The ARM instruction set architecture or ISA is what drives many of the world’s devices, from smartphones to routers to IoT to in-vehicle infotainment to supercomputers. ALL of these pay … Continue reading
How Equity Is Lost When Companies Hire Only Workers With Disabilities
33NYT > Technology / 7h
Employment remains an elusive goal for many. A recent hiring strategy may win pats on the back, but advocates fear it may pigeonhole people with disabilities.
Quantexa raises $64.7M to bring big data intelligence to risk analysis and investigations
Quantexa Raises HSBC
TechCrunch / 7h
The wider field of cyber security — not just defending networks, but identifying fraudulent activity — has seen a big boost in activity in the last few months, and that’s no surprise. The global health pandemic has led to more interactions and transactions moving online, and the contractions we’re feeling across the economy and society have led some to take more desperate and illegal actions, usi
Oculus Quest 2 leak shows off next-gen VR headset in white and pink
Oculus Quest 2 Leaked
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Oculus Quest 2 VR headset may have just been leaked, after an image of an apparent Quest successor showed up on Twitter.
Google Recommendations AI tool aims to boost the fortunes of online retailers
Google Gmail BIMI One
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Recommendations AI enables retailers to better target their products to customers using powerful modelling functionality.
MediaTek Dimensity 720: specifications, features, 5G capabilities and more
MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The Dimensity 720 SoC from MediaTek is out and is the first chipset in its series to be built with 7nm process. It is also one of the cheapest SoC offering 5G connectivity
For the love of bass: Sony WF-XB700 Extra Bass earbuds released in SA
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Sony have added to their earbud range with a new product designed for bass-lovers
iPhone 12 might arrive a month late, with 5G models landing even later
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
A report suggests the iPhone 12 range won't be announced until late October, and some models will land even later.
Want to get 4Gbps internet but got no cables? Here's one solution
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
KDDI’s Speed Wi-Fi 5G X01 mobile router supports up to 4.1Gbps download speed and can connect to PCs using Wi-Fi 6, USB-C, and 2.5 GbE.
Flipkart acquires Walmart India’s wholesale business
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Walmart Inc is selling its Indian wholesale business to Flipkart, the e-commerce startup it controls, consolidating its operations in a bid to fend off competition from JioMart and Amazon.
One of Windows 10’s best apps, Your Phone, could get some cool new features
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
The amount of work going on with the Your Phone app suggests it’s a key part of Microsoft’s strategy.
Why should we have a unified digital identity?
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
As our digital identities evolve, there is a need to balance the benefits they provide with the risks they create.
'Touchless' touchscreens could be coming to a car near you soon
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Jaguar Land Rover has developed a new, contactless way to interact with your car
Amazon now sells auto insurance in India
Amazon Insurance India
39TechCrunch / 7h
Amazon’s India business said on Thursday it has begun offering auto insurance to cover two and four-wheeler in the country, marking American giant’s first foray into this financial services category globally. The e-commerce giant said it had inked a deal with Mumbai-headquartered Acko General Insurance to offer customers car and motor-bike insurance. Amazon is also an investor in Acko. Mahendra N
Electric-bike maker Cowboy raises $26 million
Europe Two Cowboy
TechCrunch / 7h
Cowboy has raised a $26 million (€23 million) Series B funding round from Exor Seeds, HCVC, Isomer Capital, Future Positive Capital and Index Ventures. The startup has been manufacturing premium electric bikes and selling them directly to consumers around Europe. The company recently released the third generation of its flagship bike, which is all about refinements and iterating on its existing o
5G towers could be built on your private property
52Popular Mechanics / 8h
The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .
This online class can help you get your finances in order for just $40
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Learn how to better handle your money with The Complete Personal Finance Master Class Bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of July 23. Financial anxiety is a very real thing. In fact, about 72% of American adults report feeling stressed about their finances , whether it's worrying about how to pay rent or feeling crippled by debt. And now that we live in uncertain times, negative feelings s
Save 60% on this sleek, lightweight shaving kit
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Always look your best with the Luxitude groomer, beard trimmer, and shaver for $23.99, a 60% savings as of July 23. Rocking a beard not only looks awesome, but three-quarters of guys in the U.S. say they feel more confident with a beard or mustache. But no one ever said that looking good is easy, especially when it comes to getting your facial hair on point. Keeping it clean makes all the
Cool gadgets to help you avoid mosquito bites this summer
Mashable / 8h
For many, summer memories spent outside also include mosquito bites . If you've been battling the dreaded blood suckers since your days at camp, we've got some good news. That no longer has to be your reality. What follows are eight mosquito-repelling items you'll definitely want to check out. Don't hesitate to purchase a few or all of them because each one is designed with a specific purpose, al
Snag a smart bidet toilet seat on sale for 33% off
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Improve your hygiene with the Aim to Wash smart toilet seat for $199.99, a 33% savings as of July 23. We’re just going to come out and say it — our whole going-to-the-bathroom routine is super outdated (and kind of gross). It’s also terrible for the environment. Each year, the United States flushes more than 3 million tons of toilet paper. That’s literally 54 million trees down the drain.
If you're a photographer, you need one of these
Mashable / 8h
As a photographer, you know that the most important thing to showcase to any potential client is your portfolio of work. It's essential then to have an online presence that displays your talents in an attractive way that immediately sells your skills to a potential buyer. While there are many website builders out there, not all truly highlight visual media like photographs or videos in the way th
Protect your online identity with military-grade encryption
VPN MLB 2020 Android
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: A three-year subscription to Hotspot Shield is on sale for $2.99 per month as of July 23, saving you 77% on list price. Cybersecurity is something you should be taking seriously, and if you haven't already secured your online world, this is the time to invest in a VPN . Hotspot Shield hides your real IP address and encrypts all of your online traffic with military-grade encryption, and doe
Possible Redmi Note 10 with Dimensity 820 spotted on benchmarks
Xiaomi Redmi Pro Zoom
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
Xiaomi might be one of the first to bring 5G to the low-end mid-range segment with the Redmi Note 10.
This is what the Indian Oppo Reno 4 Pro will look like
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 9h
The Oppo Reno 4 will be launched in India on July 31 and a week before the launch, we have got the renders of the Indian variant.
Flipkart buys Walmart’s India wholesale business to reach mom and pop stores
TechCrunch / 9h
Flipkart said on Thursday it is launching a wholesale marketplace to serve small and medium-sized businesses and neighborhood stores in India, entering an increasingly crowded space that has attracted several players including India’s largest physical retail chain (Reliance Retail), Lightspeed-backed Udaan, Amazon, and Facebook in recent years. To launch the wholesale marketplace, called Flipkart
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Realme V5 5G confirmed to be the company’s next smartphone series
Realme V5 48MP TENAA
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 10h
Realme is about to launch a new series of smartphones in China, starting with the Realme V5 which brings a design refresh.
Missfresh racks up $495 million in funding as China’s e-grocery booms
25TechCrunch / 10h
The COVID-19 lockdown around the world introduced online grocery to many shoppers for the first time, boosting an industry that had long drawn skepticism. In China particularly, the older generations often worry about buying perishable food without scrutinizing them in person. Still, venture investors are bullish on the future of online grocery. One beneficiary is China’s Missfresh, which announc
Dell unveils new Alienware and G series gaming laptops in India
Dell Alienware 15 India
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
Dell has unveiled its latest gaming series laptops in India. A total of four new gaming laptops were launched.
Nokia to launch an Android TV Box via Flipkart in India
Nokia India Flipkart
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Nokia Android TV box will reportedly offer a resolution of 1080p and will run on Android 9 Pie out of the box.
Samsung shares new visual teaser campaign for unpacked event
Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 11h
The Galaxy Unpacked event is drawing nearer and Samsung has given a sneak peak of the devices waiting to be unveiled at the event.
China's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
China Mars Tianwen-1
1KBBC News - Technology / 11h
The six-wheeled robot will arrive in orbit around the Red Planet in February.
Premier League club almost lost £1m to hackers
BBC News - Technology / 11h
A Premier League club was close to losing £1 million during a transfer deal due to cyber hackers.
New York lawmakers agree to pause use of facial recognition in schools
65Engadget / 12h
New York lawmakers have passed a moratorium that would ban the use of facial recognition in schools until 2022. Their decision comes a month after the New York Civil Liberties Union sued the State Education Department for approving Lockport City School District’s facial recognition system. If you’ll recall, Lockport started testing a facial and object recognition technology called "Aegis" in June
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra leak in full ahead of launch
Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra
21TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 12h
Just 2 weeks ahead of launch, Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra have seemingly been revealed in all their glory.
