Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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Best blogging platforms of 2020

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From casual microblogging to the fully-featured professional blog.

The Legend of Korra Brings Balance to Netflix Next Month

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The spirit world, the physical world, and the streaming world: Korra will bring harmony to them all when she lands on Netflix in August, joining Aang before her . Read more...

How Do I Get My Teenager to Take the Pandemic Seriously?

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We all have someone in our lives who isn’t taking the pandemic seriously enough. A friend who keeps inviting you over for non-distanced, indoor dinner parties, the neighbor who wears their mask around their chin, a parent who refuses to acknowledge they are high risk. But what do you do when you’re having weekly (or… Read more...


3 things a night at Colonial Williamsburg taught me about coronavirus travel

The Points Guy / 3min
Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. After my international trips fell through , including a much-anticipated Iceland visit , I decided t

Watch These Brutal Simulations of Apocalyptic Planetary Collisions

Futurism / 3min
A new series of fascinating supercomputer-rendered animations put together by a team of researchers at Durham University show what would happen to an Earth-like planet with a thin atmosphere if it collided with another object. The research could shed new light on how planets — including our own Earth — may have evolved during the early days of our solar system. Space.com ‘s Steve Spaleta combined

Some LG OLED TVs are being recalled – here's what you need to know

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Some 60,000 OLED TVs in South Korea have issues with their power boards which LG says could cause them to overheat.

Instagram testing 'personal fundraisers' right in the app

Mashable / 7min
Look out, GoFundMe. Instagram announced Tuesday that it's launching a new capability called Personal Fundraisers. Beginning with a small test for Android users in the U.S., U.K., and Ireland, and eventually coming to iOS, Instagram users can start a fundraiser that personally benefits them for a host of eligible reasons , including medical emergencies, hobbies, business support, and more. Faceboo

LinkedIn Takes a Break From Job Recruitment to Lay Off More Than 900 Employees

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Gizmodo / 11min
LinkedIn might be a platform full of milquetoast networking memes , quasi-inspirational posts about networking, and bizarrely catchy networking-themed playlists , but even all of this (questionable) business savvy couldn’t save the platform from the scourge of seemingly endless layoffs brought on by the current hell… Read more...

Shadow Pokemon GO and the best Pokemon potential

SlashGear / 12min
Today we’re going to have a look at why you should avoid the obvious in Pokemon GO for Team GO Rocket Pokemon. If you’re attempting to complete research, attain a goal, or some other third oddity in the game, by all means, Purify all your Pokemon. But if you’re seeking the most rare Pokemon in Pokemon GO, or you like … Continue reading

FBI Arrests Ohio Republicans in Alleged $60 Million Bribery Case for Coal and Nuclear Bailout: Report

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The FBI has arrested Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Tuesday. Though details are pending, the Toledo Blade reports that the arrest is because he was allegedly involved in a $60 million bribery scandal related to the state’s passage of a nuclear and coal bailout bill last year. Read more...

How to Parent a Teenager Who Has Different Political Views

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Up until a few years ago, Abigail Reed’s politics were in line with those of her parents. She understood their point of view, and she followed it. Then Reed, a recent high school graduate from Indianapolis who is headed to college in a few weeks, started thinking for herself. She started having conversations with… Read more...

Community Broadband Will Make the Internet Cheaper for Us All

Gizmodo / 28min
The digital divide in the U.S. was apparent long before the pandemic forced many of us to go about our usual work/school day from our home computers. ISPs responded by waiving late fees, removing data caps, and opening up hotspots for free, but only temporarily. If you’re lucky enough to have more than one ISP in your… Read more...

Rocket League announces free-to-play shift, eventual removal from Steam

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SlashGear / 29min
Rocket League is about to go through some big changes. Following the game’s fifth anniversary, developer Psyonix has announced that Rocket League is going free-to-play later this summer. Not only that, but we’ll also see Psyonix implement cross-platform progression and launch the title on the Epic Games Store. That launch on the Epic Games Store isn’t a shock since Epic … Continue reading

Air Canada: At Least Double Miles On All Flights, And 40% Rebate On Business Class Awards

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Air Canada is running a duo of rich promotions . These aren't going to move the needle to get most Americans to travel since actually visiting Canada isn't feasible right now given quarantine requirements and connecting on Air Canada is of limited use given the number of countries that are closed to those carrying U.S. passports. Nonetheless these are offers to watch, because they underscore what

Outrageous V12 at heart of GMA T.50 supercar revealed

SlashGear / 36min
V12 engines are rare enough these days, never mind V12 engines claiming to be the “greatest” ever made, but nothing about the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar ever promised to be mundane. Announced last year, the high-end road car from the father of the McLaren F1 hasn’t stinted when it comes to aerodynamics or unusual engineering – now we know … Continue reading

Chinese hackers counted on no one clicking 'update' in decade-long spree

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Uh, maybe stop asking your computer to remind you tomorrow. The Department of Justice unsealed an indictment Tuesday alleging two hackers worked in collaboration with the Chinese Ministry of State Security to steal everything from video game source code to weapons designs from hundreds of companies around the globe. And, if the indictment is to be believed, the hackers were able to do much of thi

Missing Comic-Con? 5 Shows and Movies to Put You Back on the Convention Floor

Gizmodo / 47min
Whether it’s because of a pandemic , money issues, or just bad timing, it sucks when we can’t make it to our favorite fan conventions. Fortunately, if we want to recreate that classic convention experience—all we have to do is turn on the television. These are the five best movies and TV episodes set at fan cons. Read more...

LinkedIn will cut nearly 1,000 jobs as pandemic slows global hiring

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LinkedIn has announced it will lay off around six percent of its workforce, in part due to a coronavirus-related worldwide hiring slowdown. The Microsoft-owned company is cutting about 960 jobs from its global sales and talent acquisition teams. “[LinkedIn] is not immune to the effects of the global pandemic,” CEO Ryan Roslansky wrote in an email to employees. “ COVID-19 is having a sustained imp

Kidneys, Brain, Skin: New Study Highlights the Whole-Body Damage Caused by Covid-19

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A recent research paper provides a better picture of the serious damage that covid-19 can cause throughout the body, not just in the lungs. It highlights heart, kidney, liver, and neurological complications, among others. This long list of symptoms may be the result of direct damage caused by the virus, as well as by… Read more...

FAA ready for next steps in clearing Boeing 737 MAX to fly again

The Points Guy / 53min
Boeing’s beleaguered 737 MAX could be flying by the end of the year after U.S. regulators unveiled the latest step in efforts to recertify the jet for passenger service. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that it would open a 45-day public comment period on proposed design changes and crew procedures needed to return the jet to service. A Boeing spokesperson told TPG that the

How to Record Your Android or iPhone's Screen

26Lifehacker / 59min
Screen recording features are great for guiding tech-challenged family members through using their new smartphone, capturing in-game footage, collecting evidence when reporting bugs and more. However, not all devices let you record your screen equally or easily. Read more...

Rocket League’s free-to-play transition is a red card for its Steam listing

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Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge (credit: Rocket League / Aurich Lawson) Sometime "this summer," the popular car-soccer video game Rocket League will become fully free to play on all existing platforms . In order to pull this off, however, the game's publishers at Epic Games are making a curious change to its PC version: it will be delisted from Steam. If you have not already purchased the game's existing PC version, pri

There Have Never Been This Many Fires in the Far Northern Arctic

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Gizmodo / 1h
The Arctic is normally a cold, cold place . But lately, due to the climate crisis, it’s literally been on fire. A new analysis took a deeper look at the recent Arctic fires to paint a clearer picture of where exactly all this burning is happening. Read more...

'Alt254' is a Zelda-style adventure where you play as a pixel

48Engadget / 1h
The next generation of gaming is almost upon us and we’ve had some peeks at super-detailed and realistic visuals for upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X titles. We’ll get a look at some more this Thursday during the Xbox games showcase . But an upcoming indie game is going in the opposite direction with a minimalist perspective — it has a resolution of just 21x26 pixels. Alt254 is the first game from

Five ways to bring a UX lens to your AI project

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Debbie Pope Contributor Debbie Pope (she/her) is senior manager of product at The Trevor Project , the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. A 2019 Google AI Impact Grantee, the project is building an AI system to identify and prioritize high-risk contacts while simultaneously supporting more youth. As AI and machine-learning tools become more pe

IBM and Adobe are making marketing software easier to use

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IBM, Adobe and Red Hat's new strategic partnership will help accelerate customer experience transformation in regulated industries.

Best FPS games 2020: the most essential first-person shooters for console and PC

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Shooters are the bread and butter of gaming, so here are the FPS games that you should be playing right now.

Gmail “BIMI” verified brand logos soon: Like blue checks for email

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SlashGear / 1h
This week Google revealed that Gmail will soon get verified brand logos to increase trust in the platform. Google’s announcement appeared during Cloud Next ’20: OnAir, during Productivity & Collaboration week in general. This system would bring a “brand logo” next to the standard avatar space in the top-left corner of an email message. If you’re using Gmail on the … Continue reading

Porn distribution company loses piracy suit appeal against Web host

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Enlarge / Who needs the letter "B" when you can have a jolly roger? (credit: Brasil2 | Getty Images ) A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that site hosts are not liable for copyright infringement committed by the sites they host, so long as they take the "simple measures" of forwarding claims to the site owner. The ruling follows a legal battle between adult content company ALS Scan and s

Energy news round-up: new Shell tariff could reduce energy bills by £150, and more

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What’s been happening in the energy industry this week? Here’s our energy news round-up

The Justice League Snyder Cut on HBO Max could be 4 hours long

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The Justice League Snyder Cut is more than 214 minutes long as it stands, but a final runtime hasn't been set yet.

Chrome password manager: What is it and how to use it

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Why pay for a password manager when Chrome has a free one built in?

How to Meditate With Headspace on Snapchat

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Lifehacker / 1h
Spending lots of hours scrolling on social media and clicking through photos, videos and stories is arguably the opposite of mindfulness, but now you can multitask, at least on Snapchat. The new Headspace Mini comes with six short meditations you can do alone or with friends without ever leaving the app. Read more...

Wave-particle duality in action—big molecules surf on their own waves

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Enlarge / Phthalocyanine, the big molecule used in these experiments. (credit: Wikipedia ) Wave-particle duality is a fundamental fact of the Universe. But we don't see many objects moving around as waves. This is why it hurts when a golf ball hits you on the head: you and the golf ball are both behaving like particles. In principle, that wave-like nature is there to be observed. Researchers have

US charges two Chinese hackers with trying to steal COVID-19 research

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Today, the US Justice Department charged two Chinese hackers with targeting US COVID-19 research. The charges were part of an 11-count indictment that alleges the two individuals conducted a global hacking campaign that went on for more than 10 years. Most recently, the hackers probed for vulnerabilities in the computer networks of a Massachusetts biotech firm conducting COVID-19 vaccine, testing

German Scientists Are Hosting a Concert to Study How COVID-19 Spreads

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In order to figure out how COVID-19 spreads among large groups, a team of German scientists decided to throw a big concert and, well, see what happens. The concert experiment, dubbed RESTART-19, will involve a cohort of 4,000 volunteers acting out three concert scenarios, each with a different degree of mandated distancing between audience members and safety measures, in order to see what actuall

Hands-on: The $300 Kano PC, a “build-it-yourself” Chromebook competitor

Ars Technica / 1h
Enlarge / This almost fully-assembled shot of the Kano PC lacks only the back cover and the magnetically-connected folio case with keyboard and touchpad. (credit: Jim Salter) Specs at a glance: Kano PC OS Windows 10 Home CPU Intel Celeron N4000 RAM 4GiB DDR3L (not upgradeable) GPU Integrated Intel UHD600 HDD Foresee 64GB eMMC (not upgradeable) Display 11.6" touchscreen at 1366x768 Ports 1 USB-C (

NBCU’s Peacock streaming service hits 1.5M app downloads in first 6 days

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NBCU’s Peacock appears to be having a somewhat better launch than Quibi did, based on data from app store intelligence firm Sensor Tower. While numbers pointing to new app downloads aren’t a complete picture of consumer adoption for a cross-platform service, they can provide a window into early traction outside of any official numbers provided by the companies themselves. In Peacock’s case, Senso

Spotify video podcasts go live worldwide: Here’s what’s new

Spotify Video Podcasts
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Spotify has been going hard on podcasts in recent years, and today we’re seeing the company take a big step toward making its app a prime destination for podcasters. Today, Spotify announced that it’s rolling out video podcasts around the world – or at least in all markets where podcasts are currently supported. Video podcasts will be relatively small scale … Continue reading

Why you shouldn’t pay to fly British Airways Club Europe during the pandemic

The Points Guy / 1h
As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. Travel is back, but not as we know it. For many, flying for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began might

PreSonus' Atom SQ is a MIDI controller built for its DAW

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PreSonus isn’t really known for their MIDI controllers , but the company is looking to change that as it pushes its new DAW (digital audio workstation) Studio One 5. This week, PreSonus announced the Atom SQ , a performance and production MIDI controller built to integrate with Studio One and Ableton Live. The company likely hopes that Studio One will drive users to its Atom SQ and vice versa. At

Nvidia RTX 3080 leak could rock AMD's Big Navi plans

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Leak claims Ampere-based graphics card will be 20% faster than Nvidia's most powerful Turing-based GPU

Covid-19 Vaccines With 'Minor Side Effects' Could Still Be Pretty Bad

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The risk of nasty side effects in the Moderna and Oxford trials should be made clear now, before it ends up as fodder for the skeptics.

How Did This 'Screaming Mummy' Really Die?

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Her unsettling, seemingly agonized facial expression gave this ancient Egyptian mummy the nickname “screaming woman.” A new analysis claims that this shocking pose is actually related to the woman’s cause of death, an apparent heart attack. But other scientists are skeptical, saying the open-mouthed scream likely only… Read more...

A bunch of Amazon Fire TV, Kindle, and Fire tablet devices are on sale today

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Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by another sweeping round of deals on Amazon devices , with a variety of Fire TV media streamers, Kindle e-readers, and Fire tablets all discounted. The sale's most notable discounts include a few all-time low prices on Fire HD tablets. The 10.1-inch 1080p Fire HD 10 , for instance, is down to a joint-low of $100, which is a $50 disco

‘Rocket League’ will soon be free to play on all platforms

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Good news for gamers who are quarantined and cash-strapped: Rocket League will soon be free to play on all platforms where it’s offered. It’s unclear exactly when we can expect this update, just that it’s coming “later this summer,” according to a statement from Psyonix. The developer has also announced updates to the game, including changes to the Tournament and Challenge systems. For PC gamers,

The greatest V12 ever made? Cosworth builds an engine for Gordon Murray

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"Every component on this car is a piece of engineering art, and the engine is no exception. I wanted the engine to look like a modern interpretation of a 1960s V12. If it wasn’t the beating heart of the T.50 it would make a fabulous, sculptural modern-art installation," says designer Gordon Murray. [credit: Gordon Murray Automotive ] For car nerds of a certain age, few cars compare to the McLaren

Edtech startups flirt with unicorn-style growth

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When Quizlet became a unicorn earlier this year, CEO Matthew Glotzbach said he’d prefer to distance the company from the common nomenclature for a startup valued at or above $1 billion. “The way Quizlet has gotten to this point is by building and growing a very responsible business,” he said. “It’s the result of the hard work of the team for a decade. We’re much more like a camel.” It’s clear, th

This 65-inch QLED TV is perfect for streaming and gaming — and at its best price ever

Amazon Prime Day
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TL;DR: Buy the popular Samsung 65-inch Q60 QLED TV for its lowest price ever of $699.99 at Amazon, as of July 21. Whether you spend what free time you have at home streaming Hamilton or playing the latest games like Ghost of Tsushima , you might get the idea it's time for a new TV. And while every day features plenty of great new 4K TV deals , pay close attention to this special Amazon offer on a

This very good dog can talk to her owner

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Bunny, a Sheepadoodle, took TikTok by storm after using AAC, or Augmentative Alternative Communication, to "speak" with her owner. Read more... More about Watercooler , Dogs , Mashable Video , Viral Video , and Tiktok

Someone Just Sold Apollo 11’s Joysticks, Against NASA’s Wishes

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Ground Control Three historic joysticks used to control NASA’s Apollo 11 command module, Columbia, just sold for more than $780,000 at an auction over the weekend — against the wishes of the space agency itself, as Space.com reports . An official description on the auction house’s website advertised the sale as including “some of the most important pieces used in space exploration including the a

Amazon is testing its Scout delivery robots in Georgia and Tennessee

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If you live in Atlanta, Georgia or Franklin, Tennessee, your next Amazon order might arrive in one of the company’s Scout delivery robots. Amazon began testing its cooler-sized delivery bots in Snohomish County, Washington last year. They’ve been making deliveries in the Irvine area of California, and this week they popped up in Atlanta and Franklin . Only a handful of Amazon Scout devices will o

Venus is likely teeming with dozens of volcanoes that were recently active

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An international group of researchers have identified 37 volcanic structures on Venus that were recently active and are likely still active today. The results, published Monday in Nature Geoscience , upend long-held assumptions that the second planet from the sun is largely dormant. What we thought: Unlike Earth, Venus doesn’t have plate tectonics that are constantly moving and gradually shaping

The best PS4 Pro games: push your console to its 4K HDR limits

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Get the most out of Sony's latest console with the best PS4 Pro games out now.

How to Hide Google Meet in Gmail on iPhone, iPad, on Android

How-To Geek / 2h
Google is adding a big “Google Meet” button to the Gmail app on iPhone, iPad, and Android. If you want more space in the Gmail app to see your email, here’s how to get rid of Google Meet in the Gmail app. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

LG's Velvet 5G Comes to the US on July 22nd, Starting With AT&T

How-To Geek / 2h
Manufacturers and carriers are going to be pushing 5G phones hard from here on out, as more advanced networking is one of the few points of distinction for modern phones. Take LG, for example: long playing second (or third, fourth, fifth?) fiddle in the US market, the Korean manufacturer is hoping its Velvet 5G phone can make a splash. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Google's Nest Hub Is the First Smart Display to Gain Netflix Support

How-To Geek / 2h
Google’s Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are the first smart displays to work with Netflix. Starting today, you can use voice commands to pull up Netflix on your Nest Hub or cast Netflix to your Hub from your phone. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

Apple's iPad mini is on sale for $350 at Amazon

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Apple’s smallest iPad is back on sale at Amazon. Now the latest iPad mini model is going for $350, which is $50 less than its normal price. It previously dropped this low in early June, so it’s a good time to grab it if you missed the last sale. Buy iPad mini at Amazon - $350 The base WiFi model with 64GB of storage costs $350, but the upgraded model with 256GB of storage is also on sale for $500

US report accuses China of 'digital authoritarianism'

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It says the US is on the brink of a precipice where it could lose control of the digital sphere.

Huawei: UK 'not strong-armed' by US into 5G ban, says Raab

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Mike Pompeo says UK took "sovereign" decision to exclude Chinese firm out of its national interest.

Secret Morse code tune sees game removed in China

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A hidden message about Hong Kong has led to a game being taken offline.

Horizon Forbidden West PS5 release date, trailer, news and rumors

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Horizon Forbidden West is the sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn and will land on PS5 in 2021.

'Shadow Warrior 3' developers want players to feel overpowered

Mashable / 2h
“Over the top” is easily the best way to describe Shadow Warrior 3 . It’s the phrase that game designer PaweÅ‚ Kowalewski used the most in an interview about the upcoming 2021 action game from developer Flying Wild Hog and publisher Devolver Digital, and it’s the overwhelming feeling that comes through in this 17-minute gameplay footage that came out on Monday. The demons, the violence, the speed,

Give Herbal Liqueurs a Tropical Vibe With Whipped Pineapple Juice

40Lifehacker / 2h
I do not think of syrupy, herbal liqueurs as “summery,” but that doesn’t stop me from drinking them during the summer, or looking from for new and interesting ways to drink them. If you’ve had a Garibaldi, you know that these bitter, dense elixirs can be refreshing—you just have to get some fluffy juice involved. Read more...

Sorry travelers, Puerto Rico has postponed its reopening plans

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Puerto Rico officially began welcoming back tourists on July 15, but amid rising cases of the novel coronavirus in the mainland U.S., it has postponed some of those plans. Puerto Rico is now encouraging “essential travel” only. “Puerto Rico is encouraging only essential travel at this time and has postponed its official inbound tourism reopening to safeguard visitors and residents,” according to

GitHub Just Sealed All Its Open Source Code in an Apocalypse-Proof Vault

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Locked Up Earlier this month, the code management platform GitHub sealed away its archive of open source software in an Arctic vault so deep that they say it could survive a nuclear blast. The mildly-outlandish idea behind the move, Engadget reports , is to give a boost to future generations after a hypothetical civilization-ending catastrophe. Should that happen, whatever civilization emerges fr

The Anker Powerwave Stand Is Down to $13

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Anker Powerwave Stand (Black) | $13 | Amazon Read more...

This cheap iPhone SE deal looks to be the best around thanks to a triple data offer

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This looks to be the best iPhone SE deal around right now, offering low prices and loads of data.

MLB live stream 2020: how to watch every baseball game online from anywhere

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Yankees and Dodgers favorites heading into shortened 2020 season - here's how to watch MLB online and live stream baseball from anywhere.

NASA's Mars 2020 rover and helicopter are nearly ready for launch

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Some 17 years after slinging its Spirit and Opportunity rovers towards the Red Planet, NASA is making final preparations ahead of its Mars 2020 mission launch , this time with Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter in tow. Ahead of next week’s launch window opening --wherein NASA will have from July 30th to August 15th to get the mission underway -- The Space Foundation sat down with NASA le

Huge Cadillac Lyriq EV display revealed – plus a design Easter Egg

SlashGear / 2h
Cadillac’s upcoming Lyriq electric crossover may not have a gas engine like the new Escalade, but it will have an even more impressive display to dominate the EV’s dashboard. Expected to make its public debut on August 6, after Caddy was forced to push back the big reveal, the Lyriq will be the first of General Motors’ new breed of … Continue reading

Creating a robust churn-reversal system

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Julian Shapiro Contributor Julian Shapiro is the founder of BellCurve.com , a growth marketing team that trains startups in advanced growth, helps hire senior growth marketers and finds vetted growth agencies. He also writes at Julian.com . More posts by this contributor Use dynamic CTAs to close more B2B leads Use accelerated retargeting to increase conversions We’ve aggregated many of the world

Is your net worth too closely tied to your company’s success?

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Peyton Carr Contributor Peyton Carr is a financial advisor to founders, entrepreneurs and their families, helping them with planning and investing. He is a managing director of Keystone Global Partners . More posts by this contributor How to build or invest in a startup without paying capital gains tax Now that I’ve offered an overview to help you think through where concentrated stock sits in y

The Z5 Is Nikon's New, More Affordable Way to Get Into Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

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After fully committing to the world of mirrorless cameras with the Z6 and Z7 , Nikon has been expanding its portfolio with more affordable options like the Nikon Z50 and now this: the Nikon Z5 . Read more...

Chef Marcus Samuelsson teams up with Sage Digital to launch Project Bento fundraising platform

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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the ongoing protests for racial justice, people have been looking for different ways to contribute, which in turn has led tech companies to launch new features and campaigns . Now there’s a new fundraising platform called Project Bento , created by chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson (best known as the chef behind Red Rooster Harlem), Derek Ev

A Look At Lufthansa Lounges In The Coronavirus Era

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READ MORE FROM THIS TRIP • International Travel In A New Era • Flying Air Canada A320 Business Class In The Coronavirus Era • A Different Kind Of Layover In Montreal • Crossing The Atlantic On Lufthansa: Business (Class) As Usual • Note : I’m sharing my experience about what international travel is like nowadays, since it’s something a lot of people have questions about. If you do choose to trav

Google Might Be Tinkering With a Dual-Screen Chromebook

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One screen? Pfft. In the past few years, we’ve seen plenty of dual-screen laptops and even some folding phones . Now, it would appear that Google is also experimenting with a Chrome OS gadget that has two touchscreens and a trackpad. Read more...

Elevate Your Earbud Game: AirPods Pro Are Down to $230 on Amazon and B&H Photo

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AirPods Pro | $230 | Amazon AirPods Pro | $230 | B&H Photo Read more...

Don't Fall Into the Trap of 'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination'

89Lifehacker / 2h
The ongoing pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives that it’s hard to feel in control over much. Everyday there’s a seemingly never-ending list of tasks that have to be done, so when you finally finish and have the chance to go to bed, that may be the first moment you’ve had to yourself all day. And while it… Read more...

Traveling during a pandemic: Why it may be more important than ever to put yourself first

The Points Guy / 3h
Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We’ll be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year. In the weeks and months leading up to the coronavirus outbreak , my travel plans revolved almost exclu

OnePlus Nord: How community feedback drove product innovation

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OnePlus’ VP Navnit Nakra shares insights around the philosophy behind the OnePlus Nord and explains how community feedback drives product innovation at OnePlus

Investment app Robinhood scraps UK expansion

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Investment platform Robinhood has announced it has indefinitely postponed its planned UK launch in the wake of a fraught year for the company. In an email sent to customers, the company said it was closing down its wait list and shuttering its UK website in the near future. Given the uncertainty created by COVID-19, as well as issues with its platform, it made sense for Robinhood to focus on the

Bitdefender is currently giving up to 60% off the world's #1 antivirus software

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Total Security can protect all your devices with one slashed price - this antivirus deal from Bitdefender gives a great price on brilliant software.

Wyze Hopes You'll Volunteer to Subscribe for Person Detection

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Wyze, makers of extraordinary cameras, scales, and smart bulbs, has a problem. Due to a series of unfortunate events, the company had to pull person detection from its cameras last year. Wyze promised to bring the feature back in the cloud for free—but it’s expensive. The company has a potential solution—asking for volunteer subscribers. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

I've Got A Really Simple Idea To Improve The Legibility Of License Plates At Night

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I’ll admit, I was a little conflicted about writing up this simple idea, because, really, how much do I want to make license plates easier to read for police? I mean, there’s plenty of good reasons to do that I suppose, but, well, I’m just not sure I’d want mine to always super legible. But that’s no way to think! So,… Read more...

It sure looks like Call of Duty: Warzone is getting loot trains

Call of Duty Warzone
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Activision and Infinity Ward have apparently begun teasing Season 5 for Call of Duty: Warzone, and it looks like some rumors we heard earlier in the month are about to come true. While the teaser that Activision and Infinity Ward shared is very short, it does suggest at least one incoming feature, along with potentially revealing the release date for … Continue reading

Instagram is testing personal fundraisers in the US, UK and Ireland

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Starting today, some Instagrammers can run fundraisers for a cause that’s important to them, themselves, their small business or a friend. It’s effectively a take on GoFundMe directly within the app. Instagram is initially testing the Personal Fundraiser feature in the US, UK and Ireland, and it follows Facebook rolling out a similar function in March. People living in countries where they can do

Far Cry 6 release date, trailers, news and rumors

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Here's everything we know so far about Far Cry 6.

The best back to school sales in the UK: deals on laptops, iPads, headphones and more available now

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The best back to school sales already available in the UK - save big on laptops, headphones, tablets and more.

Honda CO-MINDER is the safety sensor every portable generator should have

SlashGear / 3h
Honda is adding a new sensor to its portable gas generators, a carbon monoxide (CO) detector aiming to warn about build-up of the potentially deadly gas. The Honda Power Equipment CO-MINDER system is designed to track levels of carbon monoxide – which is odorless and tasteless – and can shut the generator down in emergency situations. Portable generators can be … Continue reading

Pokemon GO Battle League cheaters: How they did it

SlashGear / 3h
There’s a way to effectively cheat your way to the top-10 ranking in Pokemon GO Battle League right this minute. To do it, all you need is a WHOLE lot of time on your hands and a willingness to lose a whole BUNCH of battles. There’s a “hidden” reward multiplier in the game that activates the more times you lose. … Continue reading

A Plan That Would Help the Climate and Laid-Off Fossil Fuel Workers

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The oil economy is in shambles. Fossil fuel companies can’t pay their loans , and bankruptcies are surging . Read more...

Blipblox After Dark is a kid's synth for adults

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The Blipbox is a little bit pricey for a children’s toy, but it oozes personality. Plus, it promises to teach kids the fundamentals of synthesis as they grow older. Unsurprisingly, the Blipblox also turned out to be a hit with adults. I mean, it’s hard not to have fun with something that makes crazy sounds, has tons of blinking lights and feels a little bit like controlling a spaceship. Terrence

The Huawei MatePad T8 designed for kids

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The Huawei MatePad T8 is designed with kids who are growing up with technology in mind

US charges two Chinese spies for a global hacking campaign that targeted COVID-19 research

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U.S. prosecutors have charged two Chinese nationals, said to be working for China’s state intelligence bureau, for their alleged involvement in a massive global hacking operation that targeted hundreds of companies and governments for more than a decade. The 11-count indictment, unsealed Tuesday , alleges Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, stole terabytes of data from high-technology companies,

Learn about the future of international travel with Brian Kelly and a US State Department deputy

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Register now The world of international travel looks very different today than the beginning of the year. With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, many countries and states continue to impose restrictions on visitors. And even if you wanted to head outside the U.S. and found a destination that is welcoming Americans , you might run into additional problems, as passport offices continue to offer

A “Bunny Ebola” Epidemic Is Sweeping Through America’s Rabbits

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Pet owners and wildlife conservationists alike are terrified of a deadly, highly-contagious disease spreading among rabbit populations in the United States. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, which has picked up the evocative moniker “Bunny Ebola,” has been around for decades. But now it’s hitting the U.S. hard, with rabbit deaths reported in New York, Washington, and now seven states in the southwest,

LG's $599 Velvet 5G phone arrives in the US tomorrow

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The Velvet, LG’s mid-range 5G smartphone, arrives in the US tomorrow. It’s been available in Korea and Europe for more than a month, so it was just a matter of time before it arrived in the US. LG announced today that pricing will start at $599 . The Velvet packs the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor that we’re starting to see in a bunch of upper-midrange phones. That chip has an integrated

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3 Is Obsessed With Itself in the Worst Ways

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Oh, Peter Parker. How did we get from there to here? Read more...

How to Use Tags to Manage Group Mentions in Microsoft Teams

How-To Geek / 3h
Microsoft Teams lets you tag users so that you can mention or chat with an entire group of people at once without typing everyone’s names. Here’s how to set up group tags and add as many coworkers to it as needed. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Run GCP Cloud Functions Periodically with Cloud Scheduler

How-To Geek / 3h
If you’re looking to run code regularly, like a cron job, you can use Google Cloud Platform’s Cloud Scheduler to automatically run serverless Cloud Functions at fixed time intervals, without using any actual servers. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Function's Replacement Apple TV Remote Has Actual Buttons

How-To Geek / 3h
Apple’s Siri Remote is a work of art, but its funky trackpad and minimalist design aren’t for everyone. If you’d prefer to use a traditional remote with your Apple TV, then the new $30 Function Button Remote is worth a look. It’s available now and ships before the end of July. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

The OnePlus True Wireless Buds are Cute, Colorful, and Cheap

OnePlus Buds Dolby Atmos
How-To Geek / 3h
The OnePlus Nord is coming, and we already have some first impressions. But the company isn’t resting on its laurels; today, it announced a $79 set of true wireless earbuds dubbed the OnePlus Buds. Generously, the case resembles the AirPods, but with a nice splash of color, if that’s your thing. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

OnePlus Nord Hands-On: Headed in the Right Direction

How-To Geek / 3h
The OnePlus Nord—the latest handset released by the popular mobile brand—drops today. It follows the release of the popular 8-series, and while it doesn’t carry the price tag of a flagship handset, it certainly comes loaded with the features OnePlus users have come to expect. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

You Can't Go Wrong with This $20 Kitchen Sink Upgrade

How-To Geek / 3h
Like the rest of us, you’re probably washing your hands a whole lot more these days. This extremely simple no-tools-required upgrade to your kitchen sink soap dispenser is so amazing, you’ll be recommending it to your friends. Read This Article on LifeSavvy ›

Turn your house into a smart home with these sales

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TL;DR: Add a touch of smart tech to your home with an Apple HomePod for $100 off or an Amazon Echo Plus for $70 off at Best Buy as of July 21. Whether it's Siri or Alexa, it's nice to have a helping hand when you walk through the door. Well, okay, they're not actual helping hands — they can't grab the groceries for you (isn't that what kids are for?) but they can help you with a ton of other task

Brazil hits 80,000 deaths as more leaders test positive for COVID-19

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Enlarge / Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro gives the thumbs up to supporters from the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, on July 20, 2020, amid the new coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images) (credit: Getty | EVARISTO SA ) Two more high-ranking government officials in Brazil have tested positive for COVID-19 as the country’s epidemic exceeded the

Netflix Arrives to Turn the Google Nest Hub Into the Most Useful Device in Your Kitchen

Gizmodo / 3h
With quick access to recipes and measurement conversions at your beck and call, Google’s Nest Hub has found a home in most user’s kitchens. Now, for those times when you’re stuck cleaning up after a big meal, Google is introducing Netflix support , turning its screen-enabled smart hubs into the perfect kitchen TV. Read more...

Best Android smartwatch 2020: what to wear on your wrist if you have an Android

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The top smartwatches you should consider if you have an Android phone.

UAE telcos report lower second-quarter revenues due to decreased mobile usage

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Etisalat’s profit increases 9% to AED2.4b while du witnesses 53% plunge to AED215m

Combining social shopping rewards and personal finance apps, ex-Snap product gurus launch Meemo

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After Wisam Dakka and André Madeira left Snap in 2018 the two longtime product developers and coders cast about for a new app to build. Looking around they realized there was no financial product that spoke to the generation of consumers they’d spent the last bit of their professional lives working to build for, so they decided it would be their next project. “Our insight is that an individual’s

Why Arctic sea ice just crashed to an extreme, record low

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Read more... More about Science , Arctic , Global Warming , Climate Change , and Science

Samsung Galaxy Buds on sale: premium true wireless earbuds available for less

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Samsung Galaxy Buds are back down to £99 in the UK's true wireless earbuds sales, with a $20 discount in the US as well.

Spotify debuts video podcasts for select shows

Spotify Video Podcasts
60Engadget / 3h
Thanks to a report in May, we already knew Spotify was testing video podcasts . Today, the streaming service announced the format’s official debut on a handful of shows. The company calls the current iteration “the first version” of the feature, a tool that will allow “fans can get to know their favorite podcast hosts even better, and creators can more deeply connect with their audiences.” Basica

Only $10, It's Never Been This Cheap to Wreak Havoc in Borderlands 3

Xbox Game Pass Spencer
Lifehacker / 3h
Borderlands 3 (Xbox One) | $10 | Best Buy Borderlands 3 (PS4) | $10 | Best Buy Read more...

Microsoft introduces Customer Voice, a real-time customer feedback tool

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At Microsoft Inspire today, the company made several Dynamics 365 announcements, including Dynamics 365 Customer Voice, a real-time customer feedback tool that could compete with Qualtrics, the company SAP bought in 2018 for a cool $8 billion. Microsoft General Manager Brenda Bown says that as more customers move online during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to capture real-time custo

Sora raises $5.3M to power its HR automation service

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Think back to the last time you onboarded at a new job. Was it a mishmash of documents and calendar invites and calls and, generally speaking, a mess? Probably. That’s likely because onboarding is a process that often depends on disparate, unconnected HR tools. Sora , a startup that today announced $5.3 million in collected fundraising, wants to shake up the HR software world with a low-code serv

Here's what the next 10 years of LoL Esports will look like

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League of Legends fans, we hope you like cool tones, a touch of gold and minimalistic graphics, because that’s exactly what you’re going to see on the LoL Esports homepage for the next 10 years. That’s the plan Riot Games unveiled today, alongside a commitment to make all 12 regions of the LoL esports scene more accessible, and roll out fresh programming across YouTube and social media. First, th

5 ways the pandemic is changing how you access credit

The Points Guy / 4h
Over the last decade, award travel grew from a niche and secretive hobby to a strategy for millions of people around the world to enjoy free travel. This massive growth coincided with the longest bull market in U.S. history, with banks spending heavily to expand their credit card portfolios and sign up as many new customers as possible. All of that changed seemingly overnight, as the stock market

Best OnePlus phones of 2020: these are the top new or older OnePlus handsets

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These are the best OnePlus phones, both normal and T-series, that you should consider if you want a new smartphone.

What's Coming to HBO Max in August 2020

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One of the most annoying things about the serviceably entertaining but very annoying 2018 film Green Book is its arbitrary use of a very good title. Victor Hugo Green’s The Negro Motorist Green Book , published between the 1930s and the 1960s, is a fascinating piece of history: an atlas/guidebook intended to help Black… Read more...

Streaming will be a big fall quarantine activity — so get one of these

Amazon Prime Day
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Read more... More about Streaming , Roku , Fire Tv , Mashable Shopping , and Entertainment

Ford’s electric car engineers go crazy with 1,400hp Mustang Mach-E

Mach-E Ford Mustang
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Ford and RTR didn't design the Mustang Mach-E 1400 just to turn tires into smoke, but that's something this 1,400hp electric vehicle can do all too well. [credit: Ford ] Two weeks ago, a video hit YouTube showing a very loud, very fast electric vehicle testing somewhere in North Carolina. Debate raged about whether this was actual spy footage or guerrilla marketing from Ford's PR department, sinc

Amazon finally confirms Prime Day is delayed

Amazon Prime Day
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We thought Prime Day was going to be delayed back in April , then we heard Amazon had decided to push it back to October, but no official confirmation was forthcoming until now. Prime Day is officially delayed, but we don't know until when. "Over the last five years, Prime Day has become a special celebration and time for Prime members to shop incredible deals for themselves and for friends and f

Texas Residents Spot Disintegrating Russian Rocket Booster in Sky

300+Futurism / 4h
Great Big Fireball A second stage of a Russian rocket reentered the Earth’s atmosphere over the weekend, burning up like a comet. The spectacular event was caught on camera by dozens of onlookers across south Texas and Mexico. More, impressive footage of the reentry of a Russian rocket stage (space debris) over southwest US and Mexico last night: https://t.co/rPlbBu2PPa — Dr Marco Langbroek (@Mar

Instagram is testing a ‘Personal Fundraiser’ feature

Instagram Personal
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Instagram today announced a new tool for personal fundraisers. The company says it’s beginning a small test of the feature, which will allow users to link directly to a fundraiser from their profile page. The test will initially run in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland on Android, followed by iOS. While users can choose to either start a cause or supporting an existing one, Instagram says all fundraiser

Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay E8 Sport offer the best sound in workout-friendly true wireless earbuds

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Bang & Olufsen is taking its excellent track record for delivering maximum quality, natural-sounding audio and wrapping it in a sports-oriented package with the Beoplay E8 Sport ($350). These totally wireless earbuds come with a long list of great features, including IP57 water resistance, 30 total hours of battery life including up to seven hours on a single charge, and transparency mode for ext

The future of work is human

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Heather Hartnett Contributor Heather Hartnett is general partner and CEO of Human Ventures , an early-stage venture fund and startup studio in New York City. More posts by this contributor Building and investing in the ‘human needs economy’ Human Ventures builds and invests in what we call the “ human needs economy ,” which encompasses products and services that address material human problems —

OnePlus’s fully wireless earbuds are unexceptional, but at least they’re pretty cheap

OnePlus Buds AirPods
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OnePlus’s first fully wireless earbuds just aren’t very good. It doesn’t give me joy to say that. OnePlus is a fascinating company that has produced some really great handsets at prices that don’t break the bank — and that’s precisely what gave me high hopes for the Buds. But they’re just not good. They don’t look good, they sound bad and they’re not particularly comfortable. What they are, howev

Nord is OnePlus’s sub-$500 5G handset

OnePlus Nord RAM US
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While other premium smartphone makers were exploring mid-tier devices amid slowing sales, OnePlus’s prices were slowly creeping up. It’s true that the company never cracked the $1,000 price point (beyond a few limited-edition models), but for those following the company’s story, it felt like it was straying a bit from its biggest appeal: flagship-quality devices at highly competitive prices. Toda

AMD launches Ryzen Pro 4000-series ‘Renoir’ APUs for desktops: 8 cores and Radeon Vega

AMD Ryzen 4000 Pro
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Just in time for back-to-school season, AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 'Renoir' processors for commercial desktops come with up to eight cores and Radeon Vega integrated graphics.

New Android malware targets over 300 different apps - with a focus on dating and social media

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New Android banking Trojan takes advantage of the increase in digital communications during lockdown.

Istanbul Airport’s Impressive Coronavirus Testing

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I’m not sure how I missed this, as apparently this service has been offered for a few weeks now, and it sure is impressive. A travel industry recovery relies on testing In order for the travel industry to recover, we need better coronavirus testing (among other things, including a vaccine, ideally): We need more frequent tests We need more convenient tests We need more affordable tests We need fa

OnePlus Buds hands-on: $79 wireless earbuds with lots of compromises

OnePlus Buds Dolby Atmos
49Engadget / 4h
At this point, nearly every top-tier phone maker has introduced a set of true wireless earbuds designed to be used with its handsets. Apple has the AirPods , Samsung has the Galaxy Buds and Google has the Pixel Buds . Mid-range phone companies have followed suit, and today another is joining the fray. The OnePlus Buds are OnePlus’ first foray into true wireless earbuds and being pitched as a comp

OnePlus Nord hands-on: Strong features at a tempting price

OnePlus Nord 8 Snapdragon
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Whether it’s because we’re clinging onto our phones for longer, that flagships are nudging past the thousand-dollar mark, or that the upgrades themselves are minor or overindulgent, suddenly midrange smartphones are important. Samsung is making a killing on its not-quite-flagship A series and even Apple resurrected its iPhone SE. I could blame the Pixel 3a for this, but offering flagship-caliber

Western Cape tests digital COVID-19 track-and-trace system

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The post appeared first on Popular Mechanics .

The OnePlus Nord mid-range smartphone is official, at ~$450

OnePlus Nord RAM US
Ars Technica / 4h
The OnePlus Nord, in blue and black. [credit: OnePlus ] After weeks of teasing, OnePlus has finally fully announced all the details of its mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus Nord. Yes, it's called the "Nord," named for the word that means "North" in several European languages. OnePlus has leaked just about every detail of the phone leading up to the launch except for the price, which in Europe is

The OnePlus Nord Is Such a Tease

OnePlus Nord 8 Pro
Gizmodo / 4h
As good as the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are, the OnePlus Nord might be the company’s most exciting phone of the year. Not only does the Nord include a lot of the specs and features we love about the OnePlus 8, but its combination of price and components also represents a return to form for OnePlus, whose phones… Read more...

SoundCloud's founders are launching an e-bike subscription service

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Electric bicycles’ surging popularity has caught the attention of SoundCloud’s original founders. Today, Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss and Alexander Ljung have announced that they’re teaming up with Christian Springub, the co-founder of website-building service Jimdo, and launching an e-bike company called Dance . (I’m not sure how dancing relates to bicycles or electrified transportatin, but never min

How to Remove the Emoji Button from the iPhone Keyboard

How-To Geek / 4h
If you keep accidentally opening the emoji keyboard while typing on your iPhone or iPad, it’s easy to avoid that in the future. You can remove the emoji button from your on-screen keyboard. Here’s how. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Amazon Pushes Prime Day Sale Back to Late 2020

How-To Geek / 4h
Though there’s hope on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon, especially in the US. Reports that Amazon had postponed its annual consumer bacchanalia of deals, Prime Day, floated way back in May. Now that July is fast coming to a close, Amazon is making it official: Prime Day won’t be happening this month. Read This Article on Review Geek ›

How to Schedule AWS Lambda Functions with CloudWatch Events

How-To Geek / 4h
If you’re looking to run code regularly, like a cron job, you can use AWS’s CloudWatch Events to automatically run serverless Lambda Functions at fixed time intervals, without using any actual servers. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

OnePlus Nord launch hands-on and first impressions: Flat enough?

SlashGear / 4h
OnePlus Nord was revealed on the 21st of July, 2020, as a new sort of value proposition from the brand that started with the OnePlus One. This device is very similar to its predecessors in many respects – it runs much of the same software as the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro – but it’s a different beast. OnePlus … Continue reading

OnePlus Buds hands-on: AirPods power for half the price?

OnePlus Buds AirPods
SlashGear / 4h
Today we’re taking a peek at the OnePlus Buds wireless earbuds with touch controls in two colors. One is the White, one of two versions that’ll be available for purchase in the United States. The other is the Nord Blue, a version that’ll only be available in India and parts of the EU. Inside the box is a single charging … Continue reading

OnePlus Buds release date and price details revealed

OnePlus Buds Three
SlashGear / 4h
Today OnePlus revealed the OnePlus Buds wireless earbuds right alongside the first OnePlus Nord smartphone. OnePlus Buds are the first “true wireless headset” from OnePlus, ready to roll in three colors right out the gate. OnePlus Buds first release include two earbuds, a charging case (aka a charging box), and a small USB-C cord for charging said box. The charging … Continue reading

OnePlus Buds review: Cheap AirPods knockoffs that get the basics right

OnePlus Buds AirPods
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OnePlus Buds $80 View Product The Good Good sound quality for the price • Comfortable in-ear fit • Cheap alternative to Apple AirPods The Bad Full on-device touch controls limited to OnePlus phone users • Subpar in-call noise reduction The Bottom Line OnePlus Buds are a cheap and worthy AirPods alternative for anyone who wants wireless earbuds on a budget. But without a OnePlus phone, you'll miss

OnePlus Nord is a 5G, selfie-friendly budget phone made for Gen Z

OnePlus Nord 8 Snapdragon
48Mashable / 4h
Over the past month, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has taken to Instagram to post quirky memes and rather eccentric videos in order to tease its upcoming mid-range phone. OnePlus is clearly taking a new route here, straying from its standard marketing techniques that include glossy photos and aesthetically pleasing promotional clips in an attempt to attract and relate to the younger crowd — sp

OnePlus Nord release date and pricing revealed: Is USA next?

SlashGear / 4h
OnePlus released the price and release details for the OnePlus Nord today at an event focused almost entirely on the one phone. This was a virtual event, as most events today seem to be, bringing a well-constructed showing of the newest device in the OnePlus lineup as a relatively low-cost, high-value new line for the company. OnePlus seems to be … Continue reading

A bunch of Anker accessories are on sale today at Amazon

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You can never have too many charging cables and power accessories, and today you can grab some of Anker’s devices for less during its one-day-only sale on Amazon. Included in the sale are charging cables, AC adapters, power banks, wireless charging stands and more. Anker devices are generally reliable across the board, so today’s sale is a good one if you need an extra adapter or two. Shop Anker’

5 things we want from a Mass Effect trilogy remaster

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Improvements that could stop the original Mass Effect trilogy from Gething on your nerves.

Oculus update makes it easier to party with VR friends

Oculus Play Party VR
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Oculus today is rolling out several new social features for its VR platforms. These new features are meant to help you group up with friends easier and then stick with those friends as you jump into games. It can also help you find new friends using Oculus headsets, so long as you don’t mind deeper integration with Facebook. First up … Continue reading

Ford takes cues from Tesla’s playbook with 1,400 HP electric Mustang Mach-E

Mach-E Ford Mustang
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Speed sells. When Tesla launches a new vehicle or updates an existing vehicle, the car company often leads with 0-60mph time. These numbers often outclass those from gasoline cars thanks to how electric motors deliver power. These 0-60 times are often irrelevant to daily driving, and yet, Tesla, like most automakers, sees them as a critical marketable statistic. Ford today unveiled a special edit

Using Thermal Cameras to Track Hand Motions Could Be the Key to Interacting with Smart Glasses

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If this whole smart glasses thing is going to effectively free us from having our heads constantly down and staring at our phones, we’re going to need a reliable way to interact with a virtual screen. Thanks to new research from Cornell University and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, we could still rely on our… Read more...

South Korea's self-isolation app had a serious security flaw

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South Korea is one of several countries that used a comprehensive test, trace and isolate plan to dramatically reduce instances of COVID-19 . Unfortunately, a New York Times report claims that one of the key pillars of its strategy, a mobile app designed to monitor at-home quarantines for people arriving in the country, was seriously insecure. A security researcher found a flaw in the app that wo

Google Nest Hub is the first smart display to get Netflix support

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Netflix finally comes to smart displays, with support rolling out to Google Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max.

Biometrics: the key to tackling fraud and deepfakes?

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Identity fraud and deepfakes pose a significant threat.

EEOC Is Suing United Because They Won’t Let Alcoholic Pilot Fly Without Attending AA

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit Monday against United Airlines arguing that they violated a pilot’s religious liberty by insisting he attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, arguing he should be permitted to substitute a Buddhist alternative. In 2018 the entered an alcohol treatment facility and lost his pilot’s license. There’s a process to regain his license. This includes

Use AccuWeather's Updated App to Get Precise 'Dark Sky' Forecasts

46Lifehacker / 5h
Android: Irritated as I am that Dark Sky will no longer have a home on Android as of August 1, the pain is slightly lessened by other big weather players—a phrase I don’t get to use nearly enough—stepping up to provide similar services. Or, at least, that’s what AccuWeather is attempting to do in its app’s latest… Read more...

Netflix comes to Google's Nest Hub devices

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From today, Netflix is available to stream to Google’s Nest Hub and its Nest Hub Max , enabling you to catch up on your favorite shows wherever you’ve connected those devices. As with any Nest setup, you simply need to connect your account inside the Google Home or Assistant app. To celebrate, Google is boasting about the discounts its offering right now to get people to buy one of these devices

Akai introduces 'MPC Beats' music-making software for beginners

84Engadget / 5h
If you’re looking for free music production software, Akai might not be the first name that comes to mind, but today it’s announcing exactly that — a streamlined digital audio workstation (DAW) called MPC Beats . You likely know Akai more for its button-mashing production gear like the MPC series , but it does have software chops too. Not only do the higher-end MPCs effectively come with a DAW bu

Tracking the growth of low-code, no-code startups

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Startup buzz comes in waves, with a particular thesis or focus coming into vogue at certain times. Remember the short-lived boom in chat bots ? That was good fun. And there was the ICO craze , which lead every startup you’ve heard of to consider the financing option for at least a weekend. We’ve also endured the early-AI bubble , the blockchain rush and a cannabis-driven wave as well . Even subth

Now you can watch Netflix on Google’s Nest smart screens

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Google has long had a leg up on Amazon as far as smart screen video playback is concerned. YouTube is really the ideal service for these kinds of devices. Amazon, on the other hand, has a solid option for watching movies and TV on the Echo Show, in the form of its own Prime video service. The Nest line upped the ante late last year with the addition of Hulu, and today it adds the biggest premium

AMD Ryzen 4000G desktop chips land with big Intel comparisons

AMD Ryzen 4000 Pro
SlashGear / 5h
AMD’s latest assault on Intel has been revealed, with the AMD Ryzen 4000G chips promising a taste of Zen 2 for your desktop. The new processors are the desktop counterpart to AMD’s Ryzen 4000 Series for laptops, which the chip-maker released earlier in 2020, and still include features like integrated graphics. It’s the first 8-core desktop APU from AMD, with … Continue reading

Google Nest Hub and Hub Max smart displays get Netflix support

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Google’s latest and greatest smart displays, the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max, have received support for one of the biggest streaming services available: Netflix. With this new support, users can stream their favorite Netflix content directly on the smart display, making it easier to watch content while washing dishes, doing the laundry, or any other tasks that may take … Continue reading

Saving the Pug

400+Gizmodo / 5h
I don’t even know when it happened. There was no childhood neighbor with a pug in tow; no famous TV or movie depiction that played over and over in my head growing up. All I know is that I entered my 20s with a healthy appreciation of dogs in general, good boys and girls that they are, but I left them with a profound… Read more...

Forget Prime Day: shop deals on the Amazon 4K Fire TV Stick and Cube today

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Amazon's Prime-Day like sale includes price cuts on the 4K Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube, and the Fire TV Recast.

Flagship models - why this definition of smartphones needs to change

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In a time where an increasing number of manufacturers are looking to be flagship players, where do we draw the line? And what would that line differentiate?

Catch Up On Your Reading With 88% Off The 12min Micro Book Library

Futurism / 5h
Research into reading habits finds that as we get older and rack up more responsibilities, we have read fewer books. That doesn’t mean we’re reading less; according to one analysis , the average American employee spends 28% of their time reading their email. And when we do read books, it can often go out of our conscious minds quickly, leaving us to um and ah our way through work conversations. T

Amazon rolls out little delivery robot to more cities

Amazon Georgia Tennessee
100+Mashable / 5h
Amazon is rolling out its robot delivery trial to more cities. The e-commerce giant launched its delivery system, Amazon Scout, in January 2019 using electric, autonomous vehicles that can navigate sidewalks to deliver packages. They were first developed and tested in Snohomish County, north of Seattle, then rolled out in Irvine, California in August of that year. Now, Amazon will extend that tri

Apple says its products will be carbon-neutral by 2030

88Engadget / 5h
Since April, Apple’s corporate operations have been 100 percent carbon neutral. Now, the company says it’s ready to go even further. Today, Apple pledged to make its supply chain and all of its products carbon neutral by 2030. Apple made the announcement as part of its 2020 environmental progress report and shared a video of a man whispering to a baby and promising that the company will do better

Kiwibot delivery robots head to San Jose with new partners Shopify and Ordermark

200+TechCrunch / 5h
Kiwibot, the delivery robot startup that got its start shuttling burritos and snacks to students on the University of California-Berkeley campus, is expanding to San Jose with a new business model and partners Shopify and Ordermark. About 25 Kiwibots will begin today delivering food and goods to customers in downtown San Jose and Buena Vista, a predominantly Latino neighborhood located southwest

Best Instant Pot, pressure and slow cookers: hearty recipes, made simple

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Sauté, sous vide and steam with Instant Pots and multi-cookers putting a new spin on the 1970s slow cooker tradition.

This App Claims It Can Hear COVID-19 in Your Voice

200+Futurism / 5h
As some companies re-open their offices or plants, some workers may find themselves asked to partake in a strange new morning ritual: Answer a few questions about their health, take their temperature, and say “ahhh” into their phone. After a few seconds, an app called Sonde One will make a snap decision. If their temperature is too high or they sound sick, it will tell them to stay home with a wa

Netflix reportedly cancels Turkish show rather than write-out gay character

200+Engadget / 5h
Netflix has opted to stop filming a series set in Turkey, a day before shooting was to begin, over a row that it featured a gay character. The Financial Times , quoting Turkish website Altyazi Fasikül , says that officials refused a filming permit for If Only after learning about the depiction. This has sparked a political row, with critics of the Erdoğan government saying that it is an abuse of

The cheap Nvidia GTX 1650 may have just got a speed boost, thanks to Gigabyte

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Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1650 seemingly has another new version, which could add to consumer confusion, too.

AMD boosts Athlon 3000G lineup with cheap quad-core processors

AMD Ryzen 4000 Intel
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For the first time in Zen era, entry-level AMD Athlon APUs get four cores.

Researchers create a wrist-mounted device that can continuously track the entire hand

SlashGear / 5h
Researchers from Cornell and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, have announced the development of a new wrist-mounted device that’s able to track the entire human hand in 3D continuously. The device is called FingerTrak and translates the many positions of the human hand into 3D information, including information on 20 finger joint positions. FingerTrak uses three or four miniature, low-resolu

Wandavision Is Still on Track for 2020 After Falcon and Winter Soldier's Delay

75Gizmodo / 5h
Star Trek: Lower Decks finds its Chief Engineer. The Walking Dead adds a mysterious new character. Neil Gaiman talks Sandman ’s arrival on Netflix, and how much he wants to write for Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor . Plus, good news about Aggretsuko ’s return. Spoilers away! Read more...

Amazon’s Scout robot deliveries expand to additional cities in Georgia and Tennessee

Amazon Georgia Tennessee
100+TechCrunch / 5h
One thing’s for certain about Amazon’s Scout robot : it’s as much of a brand ambassador as it is an experiment in the future of last mile delivery. After debuting early last year, the company has limited to Scout to select markets — namely Irvine, California and Snohomish County, which neighbors King County, home of Amazon’s corporate HQ. Among other things, the robot is a kind of six-wheeled rol

VCs, celebrities, and athletes are writing a new LA story to bring women’s soccer to the city

66TechCrunch / 5h
When Upfront Ventures partner Kara Nortman first met Natalie Portman a few years ago to talk about ways their non-profit organizations All Raise and Time’s Up could collaborate, she never realized they’d eventually be partners on a sports franchise. Now the two women are co-founders of Angel City, leading a gaggle of venture capital, sports, and celebrity investors, alongside Angel City co-founde

Dr. Seuss comes to the blockchain thanks to the maker of Cryptokitties

63TechCrunch / 5h
From CryptoKitties to the NBA, Dapper Labs has paved the way for blockchain popularity beyond speculation that’s purely monetary and now with Dr. Seuss Enterprises another collectible application arises. Featuring the Lorax, Thing One and Thing Two The Cat in the Hat and Horton too, fans of Dr. Seuss can collect characters who in retrospect may prove to be more valuable than almost any other coll

All B2B startups are in the payments business

100+TechCrunch / 5h
Jeff Coppolo Contributor Jeff Coppolo has over 25 years of experience in the fintech industry and is currently Head of Global Business Development and Partnerships for payments processing company BlueSnap . The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to rethink how they accept and make payments. Paper invoices, checks and point-of-sale payments have given way to “corona-free payments” through mob

Make Truly Terrific Avocado Toast With 'Nduja

51Lifehacker / 5h
In spite of my elder millennial status, I’ve never been crazy about avocado toast. (And yet I still rent !) It’s fine—there’s nothing wrong with it—but I usually prefer scooping the avocado directly from its leathery peel into my mouth with a spoon. Read more...

Why some self-driving startups reject Google’s “moonshot” approach

72Ars Technica / 5h
Enlarge / Aurora said Monday that it would focus on testing self-driving trucks in the Dallas area. (credit: Aurora ) Progress on self-driving technology has been slower than many people expected just a few years ago. Google's Waymo was aiming to launch a fully driverless taxi service by the end of 2018 but missed its deadline . GM's Cruise abandoned plans to launch a commercial service in 2019.

Robinhood UK launch pulled

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Californian fintech pulls Robinhood UK expansion plans to concentrate on domestic market.

The best accessories for your new iPad

78Engadget / 5h
Accessories will be key whether you’re turning your new iPad into a laptop replacement or just trying to protect it against daily-life hazards. It’s tempting to turn to Apple’s own accessories -- and in some cases, you should -- but there are slews of other options available that work just as well and are often more affordable. We tested out a bunch of cases, keyboards, styli and more to see whic

Watch the drifting power of Ford's 1,400 horsepower Mach-E Mustang

Ford Mustang Mach-E
300+Engadget / 5h
Confirming an earlier “ leak ,” Ford has unveiled a one-off Mustang racing prototype that shows what unlimited power and torque can do. The Mach-E 1400 uses a 56.8-kilowatt battery and seven motors to make, you guessed it, 1,400 horsepower. It marries that with a racing body and huge wing that produces 2,300 pounds of downforce. As it showed in a video, the overall result is raw speed, drifting a

Nikon Z5 is your gateway to full-frame addiction

Nikon Z5 Z 5 24-50Mm
SlashGear / 5h
Nikon is offering a new gateway into full-frame ownership – or should that be obsession? – with the new Nikon Z5, promising a big sensor with a relatively small price. Based around a 24.3-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, the Z5 gets the same EXPEED 6 image processor as its more expensive Z-series siblings, but starts out at under $1,400. There’s ISO … Continue reading

2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible pricing and options announced

SlashGear / 5h
Lexus is offered up new details in the 2021 Lexus LC 500 convertible that is its flagship performance vehicle expected to go on sale this summer. The car boasts a convertible top able to open in approximately 15 seconds. Power comes from a 471 hp naturally aspirated V-8 engine. Inside the car has a three-inch multimedia screen supporting Android Auto, … Continue reading

Hunter Douglas PowerView+ and PowerView AC promise sleeker smart shades

SlashGear / 5h
Motorized smart blinds are increasingly a must-have, particularly in renovations, which is just where Hunter Douglas’ latest PowerView models aim to discreetly slot in. The PowerView+ and PowerView AC promise to be quieter and more flexible than existing powered shades, and without the need to change batteries or periodically plug them in to charge. The PowerView+ is a low-voltage system, … Conti

ICYDK: You Can Get a Daily Email from USPS to See Your Mail Before It Arrives

100+How-To Geek / 5h
While digital delivery of many important messages is pretty commonplace these days, there are certain things that have to be delivered through traditional means. What you may not realize, however, is that the USPS (United States Postal Service) offers a service called Informed Delivery that gives a sneak peek of your physical deliveries directly in your email inbox. Read This Article on Review Ge

AMD Launches Its Most Aggressive Attack on Intel Yet, But PC Builders Could Be Left in the Cold

AMD Ryzen 4000 Intel
100+Gizmodo / 5h
Another iteration of AMD desktop processors is here, but instead of being refreshed versions of the Ryzen 3000 series currently found on retail shelves, they’re refreshed versions of AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 mobile APU processors with Radeon graphics—and they’re only coming to pre-built desktops for now. This may not be… Read more...

4 USB Audio Interfaces for Your Home Studio, Reviewed (2020)

64Wired / 5h
These PC accessories allow you to plug microphones and instruments into your computer. They're the nerve center of any studio—from your bedroom to Abbey Road.

Major Security Flaws Found in South Korea Quarantine App

500+NYT > Technology / 5h
The defects, which have been fixed, exposed private details of people in quarantine. The country has been hailed as a pioneer in digital public health.

AMD's 4700G APU is a mid-range PC on a single chip

AMD Ryzen 4000 Pro
100+Engadget / 6h
It's been a year since AMD's Zen 2 Ryzen 3000 CPUs changed the desktop PC market, with best-in-class productivity and "good enough" gaming performance. More recently, we've seen those same Zen 2 cores start making their way into laptops, with some stunning results. One area has been left behind, though: desktop APUs, which combine a processor with integrated graphics. Today that changes, as AMD i

Lawsuit: United Airlines Forced Buddhist Pilot To Attend Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings

100+One Mile at a Time / 6h
This isn’t the first lawsuit we’ve seen in the US regarding airline pilots and alcohol, but it is one of the more unusual ones. Lawsuit over United Airlines’ Alcoholics Anonymous treatment As noted by Paddle Your Own Kanoo , United Airlines is facing a lawsuit over a pilot being forced to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The incident involves David Disbrow, a Newark-based senior United Airli

AMD launches Ryzen 4000G-series ‘Renoir’ APUs for desktops: 8 cores and Radeon Vega

AMD Ryzen 4000 Pro
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Just in time for back-to-school season, AMD Renoir processors for desktops come with up to eight cores and Radeon Vega integrated graphics.

AMD just announced its Ryzen 4000G processors – but you can't buy one

AMD Ryzen 4000 Intel
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AMD announced its Ryzen 4000G lineup, but it's only for prebuilt desktop PCs – for now.

Organizing your digital life has never been easier with this top password manager - and it’s astonishingly cheap

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Using a high-quality password manager is a must for any remote worker.

How to Make the Most of Your Health Savings Account Right Now

38Lifehacker / 6h
As coronavirus cases surge in some parts of the country, many Americans are still reeling from the economic impact of the pandemic. In response, Congress has passed several relief bills, including legislation that has made health savings accounts easier to use during this difficult time. These are the biggest changes… Read more...

How to Exit Safe Mode on Windows 10

82How-To Geek / 6h
Booting Windows 10 in safe mode is a good idea if you can’t start Windows 10 normally, and you need to do some troubleshooting. Here’s how to get out of safe mode when you’re finished and want to use your PC normally. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

How to Setup SSO with Azure OpenID Connect

How-To Geek / 6h
Single Sign-On (SSO) provides much-needed convenience and intrinsic security to sign-on activities for applications. Fortunately enough, SSO works with any web app in your Azure Active Directory, so let’s take a look at how we can set it up. Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Apple says its supply chains and products will be carbon neutral by 2030

100+TechCrunch / 6h
Apple this morning announced plans to make its entire business carbon neutral within the next 10 years. The news follows the company’s push toward a fully carbon neutral corporate structure, adding its manufacturing supply chain and resulting products into the mix. The roadmap to sustainability as released today, as part of the company’s annual Environmental Progress Report . Reducing every devic

UK gov’t asleep at the wheel on Russia cyber ops threat, report warns

100+TechCrunch / 6h
The UK lacks a comprehensive and cohesive high level strategy to respond to the cyber threat posed by Russia and other hostile states using online disinformation and influence ops to target democratic institutions and values, a parliamentary committee has warned in a long-delayed report that’s finally been published today. “The UK is clearly a target for Russia’s disinformation campaigns and poli

Huawei teases new TWS earbuds in India - is it the Freebuds 3i?

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Huawei has been facing some flak globally over the Sino-US antipathy around data and privacy issues whereas in India too it has to encounter the anti-China sentiment post the border skirmishes last month.

McMansions Will Doom Us All

100+Gizmodo / 6h
If you needed another reason to eat the rich, here it is. A new study has concluded that high-income residents in the U.S. emit an average of 25% more greenhouse gas emissions than low-income residents through their energy use. Read more...

Engineers create the first manufactured non-cuttable material

SlashGear / 6h
Researchers from Durham University have created what they say is the first manufactured non-cuttable material. The material is inspired by nature, and the team got the idea for the material from the tough cellular skin of the grapefruit and the fracture-resistant shells of the abalone sea creature. The material created by the researchers is called Proteus, and they say it … Continue reading

The best medical alert systems and services for every budget

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To find the best medical alert systems, we tested and evaluated 15 services. Find out why these five medical alert services earned our best picks.

China 'considering' Ericsson and Nokia sanctions if EU bans Huawei from 5G

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China prepares 5G countermeasures according to reports.

LG's 144Hz 27-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor is now available

LG UltraGear 27GN950 IPS
100+Engadget / 6h
LG has been releasing the 4K IPS gaming monitors it revealed before CES this year one by one, and the latest to become available for purchase is its 27-inch UltraGear model . In addition to having a 4K resolution and a Nano IPS panel, which is known for having better color and viewing angles compared to other LCD technologies, the model (27GN950) also has a 1 millisecond gray-to-gray pixel respon

How to earn Southwest points the next time you dine out

The Points Guy / 6h
With so much of our daily lives changing due to the pandemic, one thing has stayed consistent: We all gotta eat. There is only so much home-made pasta and banana bread you can make before you need a break from the constant cooking disasters (guilty). While your favorite local restaurant may not be offering dine-in options, you can probably take your meal to go and earn a nice stash of Southwest p

Save $100 on an iPhone 11 When You Activate on Verizon

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Save $100 on a Verizon iPhone 11 | Best Buy Read more...

Fake Google Chrome update download could steal all your data

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Thousands of messages sent from downloaders pretending to be legitimate Google Chrome update pages.

Logitech ERGO K860 Review: The Only Keyboard I'll Use

20How-To Geek / 6h
I was born an old man. When I was six or seven, I woke up many nights screaming in pain. Several X-Rays and MRIs later, and the Doctors had a diagnosis—arthritis. It’s something prevalent in my family, and arthritis was ultimately the cause of my grandmother’s death. I’m telling you all of this to give you a better understanding of why ergonomic keyboards are essential to me, and why I’ll only us

How to Use CloudFlare Workers to Run JavaScript On The Edge

How-To Geek / 6h
Read This Article on CloudSavvy IT ›

Apple HomePod back on sale this week

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The Apple HomePod smart speaker is on sale at Best Buy for $100 off right now, bringing the price back down to $199 (£199).

Lamborghini unveils new virtual Ad Personam studio with limited-edition Aventador SVJ Xago

Lamborghini Aventador
SlashGear / 6h
Lamborghini recently unveiled its online Ad Personam customization studio. It’s a new and innovative way of creating the bespoke Lamborghini of your dreams. Celebrating this fact is the Aventador SVJ Xago, a limited-edition supercar of which only ten will be in existence. Before the onslaught of COVID-19, creating a factory custom Lambo requires a visit to the Italian carmaker’s Ad … Continue rea

Medley, a life and career coaching community for everyone, launches today

100+TechCrunch / 6h
As we speak, there are professional networks for women executives, mothers, owners of small and medium-sized businesses, and many more. Medley , a new membership-based community that launches today, is looking to do things a little bit different. Instead of bringing together a specific category of people, the goal of Medley is to connect users with people who aren’t just like them. Founded by mom

Three is giving a masterclass in cheap SIM only deals with this 12GB for £10/pm offer

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Three's 12GB for £10 SIM only deal is one of the best value options around right now.

South Korea's largest web company pulls its data centers from Hong Kong

Chinese Hong Kong China
200+Engadget / 6h
Naver is the latest technology company that has decided to leave Hong Kong in the wake of China’s tightening grip on the region. The Financial Times reports that the South Korean company behind (messaging app) Line is pulling its data centers from Hong Kong. The facilities will be relocated to Singapore, with Naver saying that the new Hong Kong National Security Law was a contributing factor in t

Are we ready to recycle the “rare earths” behind an energy revolution?

100+Ars Technica / 6h
Enlarge / China's Bayan Obo mine currently produces about half the world's supply of rare earth elements. (credit: Google Earth) The transition to electric vehicles and renewable sources of electricity, now gaining serious momentum, is largely about dispensing with fossil fuels. But in order to end our reliance on those substances, we need a growing supply of other materials—things like lithium a

It's Time to Defund Social Media

200+Wired / 6h
The algorithmically-warped information crisis can't be fixed with half-measures.

Apple Sets Climate Goals for 2030, Joining Amazon and Microsoft

100+Wired / 6h
If anything, these new initiatives show that earlier efforts just weren’t enough.

How NASA Built a Self-Driving Car for Its Next Mars Mission

NASA UAE Arab Mars
90Wired / 6h
It’s hard enough to get an autonomous vehicle to work on Earth. It’s even harder on another planet.

Passengers Fight On A Plane, Then Take It Up A Notch Back Inside The Terminal

62View from the Wing / 6h
On Monday two passengers got into a fight on their plane departing the San Juan airport. The pilot decided to turn back around but things really escalated once everyone was back inside the terminal. With fewer people traveling, and a sense that 'we're all in this together' during a global pandemic, is it naive to have thought we'd see fewer inflight altercations? Continue reading ...

IBM Research develops new macromolecule that could counter antibiotic resistance

100+TechCrunch / 6h
There are other persistent, grave health crises brewing besides the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: Antibiotic resistance is one, and the troubling trend is that it’s on the rise, leading to an increase in so-called ‘superbugs’ that are difficult to treat. IBM Research, working in partnership with Singapore’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, has developed a synthetic macromolecule polym

Pakistan issues ‘final warning’ to TikTok and blocks Bigo app over ‘immoral, obscene, and vulgar content’

TikTok US China Chinese
100+TechCrunch / 6h
TikTok has come under fire in yet another country. Pakistan has blocked Bigo Live streaming app and issued “final warning” to ByteDance’s TikTok over “immoral, obscene, and vulgar content” on the apps. The nation’s telecom authority said it had received a number of complaints from various segments of the society over the nature of videos that circulate on Bigo and ByteDance’s app and how it is im

Best budget 10,000mAh power banks in India

Xiaomi 9 India 2020
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Never lose juice on your phone with one of these power banks on our list.

Apple's 2030 carbon-neutral pledge covers itself and suppliers

500+BBC News - Technology / 7h
The "zero climate impact" promise covers both its own operations and those of its suppliers.

Delivery apps become essential for restaurants to survive during pandemic

47Mashable / 7h
Working from home also means a lot of eating from home. As an Uber Eats-commissioned study revealed, we're chowing down on a lot of delivery and takeout while the coronavirus pandemic surges. A June survey with food service research firm Technomic asked 400 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada about third-party delivery services. All 400 restaurants partner with Uber Eats, and all but 50 work with

How to Use the ss Command on Linux

21How-To Geek / 7h
The ss command is a modern replacement for the classic netstat. You can use it on Linux to get statistics about your network connections. Here’s how to work with this handy tool. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

Samsung Galaxy M31s specifications leaked via Google Play console listing

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The Google Play console listing of Samsung GFalaxy M31s confirms the key specifications like processor, RAM, display resolution and Android version

Hyatt Will Require Guests To Wear Face Masks Indoors

92One Mile at a Time / 7h
Hyatt is following in Marriott’s footsteps , and will require guests to wear face masks while indoors at its hotels as well. Hyatt will require guests to wear masks As of July 27, 2020, and for the foreseeable future, Hyatt will require guests at all US and Canadian properties to wear face coverings in all indoor public spaces . Hyatt defines public areas as including hotel lobbies, meeting and e

Find workouts, diet advice and much more on TechRadar's new sister site, FitandWell.com

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FitandWell.com is a new site dedicated to helping you stay happy and healthy, packed with expert advice.

Best juicer for 2020: Enjoy delicious drinks and more with the latest designs

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Create eye-brightening green juices, nut milk lattes, baby food and more with these top juicer designs.

GOG Galaxy 2.0 Epic Games Store integration stirs up some controversy

SlashGear / 7h
Good Old Games is no longer Good Old Games. Whether that’s a good or bad thing is something its users are still coming to terms with. GOG, which now just stands for GOG, has opened its doors wide not just to newer titles but to other PC games distribution platforms that don’t really mesh well with its philosophy. The latter … Continue reading

Star Wars: The Bad Batch release date, cast and what we know about the Disney Plus show

38TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Everything we know about new Star Wars TV show The Bad Batch, which follows on from The Clone Wars on Disney Plus.

Robinhood, the stock trading app, postpones UK launch ‘indefinitely’

100TechCrunch / 7h
Robinhood, the U.S.-based stock trading app, is postponing its U.K. launch “indefinitely,” more than a year and a half after the company begun executing on plans to cross the pond. It now intends to refocus its efforts on its home market. In November last year, a U.K. waitlist was opened up , garnering 250,000 signups. That’s now in vain, with Robinhood shutting down the U.K. website and promisin

Why USSD applications are still popular in South Africa

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South Africa still relies heavily on USSD rather than strictly internet-based applications

Best air fryer: cook more healthily with these great kitchen appliances

42TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Make guilt-free chips, roasts and more in our pick of the best air fryers.

How you can donate your points and miles to charity

The Points Guy / 7h
This pandemic has changed many of our plans, leaving us feeling uncertain for the future. But as someone who’s always on the go, I’ve taken some much-needed time to slow down. Beyond baking banana bread and binging shows on Netflix, quarantine has given me a chance to learn how to become a better ally. Whenever possible, I strive to donate to support social movements such as Black Lives Matter. B

The Morning After: Warner Bros. postponed the release of 'Tenet' indefinitely

100+Engadget / 7h
It is the 21st, which means we’re about to see the OnePlus Nord launch event . It’s scheduled for 10 AM ET, marking the company’s return to midrange phones and probably the arrival of some wireless earbuds . OnePlus Is it a little weird that this unveiling will come through an augmented reality app? Maybe, but by next year, this could just be how things are done, since we’re through with in-perso

Vivo X50 Pro Review: a delicate balancing act

SlashGear / 7h
Vivo has made a number of its smartphones available to markets outside of China but it is making a big splash with the Vivo X50 series. As the first of its camera-centric X family, Vivo wants to put its best foot forward, showcasing technology no one, not even the likes of Samsung or Apple, has seen in a smartphone before. … Continue reading

Aggretsuko season 3 rages onto Netflix in August

42TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 7h
Aggretsuko season 3 is on the way, as Netflix confirms the popular anime series is coming back in August.

Key auto-tech supplier counts on us updating our cars like iPhones

SlashGear / 8h
More cars could get new features, like advanced driver assistance and infotainment systems, through OTA updates rather than forcing drivers to trade in for a new model, as automotive suppliers double-down on the idea of the modern vehicle being a computer on wheels. Automotive supplier Bosch has announced it’s pulling down the walls between some of its biggest divisions, aiming … Continue reading

Aeroplan Improves Its Mileage Expiration Policy

35One Mile at a Time / 8h
Aeroplan has just announced a significant improvement to its mileage expiration policy. This developments comes ahead of the new Aeroplan loyalty program launching in the fourth quarter of this year. Aeroplan miles expire after 18 months of inactivity Effective immediately, Aeroplan miles expire after 18 months of inactivity . Prior to this, Aeroplan miles expired after 12 months of inactivity, s

To Navigate Risk In a Pandemic, You Need a Color-Coded Chart

100+Wired / 8h
Is going to the dentist more dangerous than grocery shopping? Public health groups want to help us weigh everyday risks with to easy-to-read guides.

A Summer Without Blockbusters

72Wired / 8h
This year, there are no great movies uniting film fanatics. Maybe that's not such a bad thing.

Covid Is Pushing Some Mass Transit Systems to the Brink

200+Wired / 8h
Riders are skittish. Cleaning costs are soaring. Some, like the Bay Area's Caltrain system, face an existential crisis.

10 things to consider when purchasing a Making Tax Digital software solution for VAT

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Choosing the right software solution for Making Tax Digital can be difficult but this guide can help.

Microsoft told antitrust committee that Apple's App Store is anticompetitive

Microsoft Apple Smith
100+Engadget / 8h
A US House antitrust committee is getting set to grill tech’s biggest CEOs, but Microsoft wants them to focus on one in particular: Apple’s Tim Cook. Microsoft President Brad Smith met with the committee several weeks ago and relayed concerns about how Apple manages its App Store, according to the The Information (via Bloomberg ). Smith complained specifically about Apple’s arbitrary App Store ap

Virtually Forgotten: Nintendo’s Virtual Boy, 25 Years Later

58How-To Geek / 8h
In 1995, Nintendo released an unusual stereoscopic game console called Virtual Boy. It capitalized on the early ’90s media hype for virtual reality, but delivered on none of its promises. Here’s what made the Virtual Boy unique—and why it failed. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›

2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC+ is packing more horsepower under the hood

Mercedes AMG EQS One
SlashGear / 8h
Mercedes-AMG is introducing a host of updates for its 2021 GLA 45 4MATIC+ crossover. To avoid confusion, the GLA 45 is available in standard and S versions. The standard model is now packing 387 horsepower and 354 pound-feet of torque from its 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant. According to Mercedes-AMG, the new engine is currently the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder in … Continu

Nokia offers standalone 5G private wireless gear to enterprises

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Standalone 5G offers end-to-end next generation connectivity.

Microsoft develops ‘Cloud PC as a service’

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Microsoft’s Windows Cloud PC initiative may simplify creation of Windows-based workplaces.

The best vacuum cleaners 2020: 10 best vacuums from Dyson to Shark

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We've found the best vacuum cleaners for every home and budget, from high-tech cordless to old-school and quirky.

UK 'Test and Trace' contact tracing scheme in breach of GDPR

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Government admits NHS Test and Trace program was fast-tracked to launch without proper privacy audit.

'I am the canary': Vivienne Westwood protests from giant birdcage for Julian Assange

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Vivienne Westwood has spent her Tuesday morning dressed in bright yellow clothing, sitting inside a giant birdcage in support of Julian Assange. The famous fashion designer set up outside London's Old Bailey criminal court, using a megaphone to call for the Wikileaks co-founder not to be extradited to America. "I am Julian Assange," Westwood said through a megaphone, addressing a crowd of journal

QuickBooks beefs up accounting software to help small businesses

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Intuit adds a crop of new features and functions to QuickBooks finance management software.

Windows 10 Start menu could have another big change coming

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At least going by a screenshot published on a Microsoft tips page.

The complete history of credit cards, from antiquity to today

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The Points Guy has been reporting on credit cards since 2010, with the goal of maximizing purchases for future travel. But points and miles are a relatively new offering in the grand scheme of the history of credit cards. While credit cards haven’t always looked the way that they do now, credit has been a key financial tool, helping people purchase goods and services for thousands of years. From

Born to drift: 1,400hp Mustang Mach-E 1400 packs 7 electric motors

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The Mustang Mach-E isn’t even at dealerships yet, but that hasn’t stopped Ford Performance and RTR from turning the EV into a seven motor, 1,400 horsepower race and drift beast. The Mustang Mach-E 1400 starts out with the body of the upcoming Mustang Mach-E GT, but then Ford’s engineers along with motorsports icon Vaughn Gittin Jr. lay on the power … Continue reading

Amazon officially delays Prime Day until 'later this year'

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Amazon’s own shopping holiday — Prime Day — will still go ahead this year, but it won’t be for a while, the company announced on Tuesday. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect operations worldwide, a spokesperson confirmed “we’ll be holding Prime Day later than usual,” while promising to share “more details soon.” The news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. Prime Day 2019 ran for two days

Google Maps is getting a major update to help you hire a bike

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Find out how to get to bike pick-up and drop-off points, and leave your car at home.

Netflix tests new low-cost subscription plan in India

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Netflix is testing a new low-cost pricing tier in India as the on-demand video streaming service looks to court more subscribers in Asia’s third-largest economy. The American giant has unveiled a “Mobile+” plan for some new and existing subscribers in India that delivers streaming in high-definition (HD) quality and supports viewing across mobile, tablet, and computer screens (but not TV). The mo

Zoom gets vocal for local, to open new tech centre in Bengaluru

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Videoconferencing app company Zoom is expanding its presence in India by opening a new technology centre in Bengaluru, where it will hire key talent over the next few years.

Russia’s BestDoctor attracts international investors for its $4.5M round

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The private medical insurance market is expanding year on year by over 5%, and that includes in Russia where the insurance market – which grew by 4% in 2019 – has reached a value of almost $22 billion. So it’s not that surprising that Russian insurtech startup BestDoctor has now closed its third round of financing for $4.5 million. Lead investors AddVenture , based out of Moscow, and Target Globa

Honor unveils two new cheap phones that actually have Google apps

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While Honor's top-end phones lack Google apps, the brand is still finding ways to put out cheaper handsets that have them.

The XB-1 prototype supersonic jet is ready to launch

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Land Rover 90 and 110 Hard Top to launch later this year

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Minecraft is finally making a major central system change

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Microsoft moves Minecraft from AWS to Azure.

Overcooked: All You Can Eat brings culinary co-op action to PS5 and Xbox Series X

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Overcooked: All You Can Eat adds Overcooked and Overcooked 2 into one tasty dish for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Google Pixel 4a looking likely to support 5G based on a network listing

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A US mobile network has included an unannounced Google phone believed to be the Pixel 4a in a list of 5G handsets.

Sony limits PS5 pre-orders to one console per person

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Bolt launch cheaper e-hailing service in SA

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Rapper Logic signs exclusive deal with Twitch

Logic Signs Twitch Deal
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He says he'll use the platform to help fans "unwind and laugh and smile".

Openserve is shutting down ADSL in parts of SA

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This half-price VPN works quietly to keep your data secure

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TL;DR: A one-year subscription to TunnelBear is on sale for $4.99 per month as of July 21, saving you 50% on list price. Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs , can seem complicated, but it's really not the case. These services encrypt your connection to keep your data and identity secure, and that's it. There's nothing to fear. The best services will offer apps for all your devices, so you can stay

Turn your backyard into an oasis with an above ground pool

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On a hot, sunny day, there's truly nothing better than immersing yourself in a refreshingly cool pool. Not all of us can afford to install an in-ground pool, and inflatable pools just don't cut it when you actually want to swim. Enter: above ground pools. Above ground pools are generally pretty easy to set up, are way more affordable than in-ground pools, and are big enough that multiple people c

Get two of these fancy Sonicare rival toothbrushes for less than $60

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TL;DR: This AquaSonic DUO Dual Ultrasonic Toothbrush bundle comes with ten brush heads and two travel cases for $54.99, a 78% savings as of July 21. You may think you have perfect oral hygiene, but we've got some news for you: your manual brushing just ain't cutting it. Manually scrubbing each tooth, no matter how hard you try, just doesn't stand up to the cleaning power of electric brushing Robo

Charcoal grills win when it comes to flavor, and these are the best

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If you have the privilege of owning a coveted outdoor space like a backyard or patio , you'd be remiss not to have one the most essential pieces of summertime equipment at your disposal: A grill. Grilling is one of the great pastimes of outdoor cooking, and one you don't want to miss out on. Think about all the delicious meals you can whip up, all while basking in the fresh air and spending some

This wacky device strengthens those tiny muscles in your hands

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TL;DR: Keep your hands strong and healthy with a three-pack of FlexEx® ultimate hand exercisers for $9.99, a 33% savings as of July 21. The human hand consists of 27 bones, 29 joints, and at least 123 named ligaments . And believe it or not, those 10 extremities attached to your hands have no muscles at all. Instead, the muscles in your palm and up your forearm move the tendons in your fingers. F

This ring light is on sale, will give you a glow-up for Zoom calls

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TL;DR: Take half off the 2-in-1 Dimmable LED Selfie Ring Light , dropping the price to $59.99 as of July 21. Video chat has become a way of life over the past few months, and the art of it is something we're all still learning to master as we ask ourselves some difficult questions: How exactly do I record this video call? Can I eat during a Zoom call? Is it okay to wear sweatpants when no one can

It's time to finally learn Photoshop: This online training is 97% off

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TL;DR: Work on your craft with the Professional's Guide to Photography bundle for $39.99, a 97% savings as of July 21. Whether it's the rise of social media, the access to a high-def camera that lives in your pocket, or a mixture of the two, it seems like every teen on the internet is better at taking photos than we ever were. It's bonkers. If you're on the same page and want to boost your photog

End of the line for ADSL in South Africa

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Those still on ADSL in a fibre connected area need to find out what to do next

Eco-friendly laundry goods subscription service smol raises £8M from Balderton

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Smol is a startup that delivers eco-friendly laundry capsules and dishwasher tablets on subscription through letterboxes, which undercut the price of the leading brands, to people’s homes. It’s now raised £8 million in a Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital with participation from JamJar Investments. The funding will see smol push into new product categories, expand further into new ma

Red Magic 5S with shoulder buttons to launch on July 28

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The Red Magic 5S, as the name implies won't be a huge upgrade from its predecessor.

Businesses need to switch from Capex to Opex model when investing in cloud

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Dubai-based WannaGo, targeting SMEs and mid corporates, is seeing an rise in regional demand for private cloud services

F-Secure: counterfeit Cisco routers may be harmless, but don't use them anyway

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Businesses could compromise their security if they use such devices, F-Secure says.

OnePlus Nord launch live blog: follow along with the big phone unveiling here

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The OnePlus Nord is the company's next handset, and it's set to be a return to more affordable phones for the brand.

HP Omen 15 and other gaming products launched in India

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HP has announced a new Omen 15 gaming laptop in India along with Pavillion gaming and more accessories.

Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5 will have an optional 4K/60fps performance mode

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Spider-Man: Miles Morales will let players choose between a 4K / 60fps performance mode for those who prefer a higher frame rate on PS5.

Nikon's full-frame Z5 camera offers in-body stabilization for $1,400

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Nikon has revealed a new member of its full-frame Z mount family, the entry-level Z5. Unlike the Z6 and Z7 , video is a weak point with this camera as Nikon appears to be focusing mostly on photographers. At the same time, the Z5 isn’t as stripped down as Canon’s EOS RP and even has features that are missing on the Z6 and Z7. The Z5 has the same Expeed 6 processor as the Z6 and Z7, but packs a 24

Amazon India exports goods worth $1 billion in 18 months

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Amazon India exported $1 billion worth of goods in the last 18 months, $2 billion worth of goods since 2015. And it's aiming for more.

Adevinta acquires eBay’s Classifieds business unit in $9.2B deal

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Consolidation continues apace in the world of e-commerce, and today it was the turn of the classified ads market. Today, eBay announced that it had reached a deal to sell off its Classifieds business unit to Adevinta, a Norway-based classified ads publisher majority owned by Norwegian publisher Schibsted. The deal is valued at $9.2 billion, which includes eBay getting $2.5 billion in cash and 540

Plum raises $10M for its ‘smart’ money management app

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Plum , the London and Athens-based fintech that offers a ‘smart’ money management app to help you improve your “financial resilience,” has raised a further $10 million in funding, as it gears up for European expansion. The new round is led by Japan’s Global Brain, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which has participated in previous Plum funding rounds . In addition, the co

Google Meet integration arrives in Gmail for Android

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Google has been giving users more and more ways to access Meet these past months, making it a more reliable choice for video calls during the pandemic. One of the things the tech giant promised is the video chat service’s rollout inside the Gmail app for iOS and Android, and Google has stayed true to its word. It has just started rolling out Meet for Gmail’s Android app, one week after iOS users

Gett raises $100M more to double down on its B2B on-demand ride business

Uber Gett Raises $100M
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A number of on-demand ride hailing companies are feeling the strain from reduced business, with many consumers still reluctant to travel, and especially to travel in surroundings that might increase the risk of spreading or catching the novel coronavirus. But today, one of the startups in the space is announcing a significant round of funding to continue growing in its target sector of corporate

Higher Steaks brings home the bacon, revealing lab-grown pork belly and bacon strips

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In what could be a starting gun for the commercialization of the cell-based meat business, upstart cultivated meat company Higher Steaks said it has managed to produce samples of its first products — bacon strips and pork belly made in a lab from cellular material. With the revelation, Higher Steaks, a bootstrapped Cambridge, UK-based company, leapfrogs into a competitive position with a number o

Coronavirus Threatens the Luster of Superstar Cities

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Urban centers, with a dynamism that feeds innovation, have long been resilient. But the pandemic could drive a shift away from density.

Infinix Smart 4 Plus launched in India to take on the Realme C11

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Infinix has announced its new affordable smartphone in India.

Five trends to watch in the world of paytech

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In a time where the changes in how we pay and get paid are gathering pace, what does the future of paytech hold?

Former Soundcloud founders launch e-bike subscription service, backed by Blueyard

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You’ve heard of e-bike and e-scooter rentals startups spreading across cities. But today three veterans of the startup world will launch what appears to be a brand new take on the “e-revolution” sweeping cities in the wake of the global pandemic: subscription e-bikes, or, if you will, ‘EaaS’ or ‘E-bikes-as-a-Service”. The previous founders of Soundcloud and Jimdo will today launch Dance , a new s

Amazon confirms Prime Day delay in U.S., will run Prime Day in India on Aug 6-7

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Amazon’s annual sales holiday, Prime Day, has typically been a global event — one so big, it often crashes the Amazon retail website. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the retailer’s plans. Today, Amazon officially confirmed reports that it will delay Prime Day in the U.S. until sometime later this year. It will also host a Prime Day in India next month, from August 6 throug


Twitter may rollout new app icons and launch screen for iOS

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Twitter is testing out a new set of app icons on iOS, and a new intro animation when users open the app.

Realme C15 with 6,000mAh battery breaks cover

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Yes, you're reading it right, the Realme C15 is very real and it's launching this month.

The best movies on Stan: a list of the top films streaming in Australia now

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Stan has a huge selection of movies to choose from, so we've taken the liberty of picking out some of the best ones for you.

A compact Nokia budget phone spotted on TENAA - is it the Nokia 2.4?

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A possible Nokia 2.4 smartphone was spotted on TENAA certification recently, which in turn reveals most fo the specs of the upcoming Nokia budget device.


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